Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 1, 2020
Here’s a preview of some of the articles that are coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in June: Subscriber Special. Internet Safety Month. Tech Tips. Tech Ed Resources. How to Motivate Summer School Students. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.
Dangerously Irrelevant
JUNE 1, 2020
Books I finished reading (or rereading) in May 2020… New York 2140 , Kim Stanley Robinson [sci fi]. The Mysterious Affair at Styles , Agatha Christie [mystery]. Staked , Kevin Hearne [fantasy]. Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries , Kevin Hearne [fantasy]. Besieged , Kevin Hearne [fantasy]. Scourged , Kevin Hearne [fanntasy]. Three Slices , Delilah Dawson, Kevin Hearne, & Chuck Wendig [fantasy].
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Edsurge
JUNE 1, 2020
When we decided that we’d be giving our sixth-grade students control over their own learning this year, our colleagues told us we were crazy. Middle schoolers, they warned us, are unable to work at their own pace because they lack academic fundamentals, intrinsic motivation and basic time management skills. This is especially true for sixth graders, they said, who are managing a challenging transition to middle school and lack independence.
Educational Technology Guy
JUNE 1, 2020
Rocketbook , in partnership with Think Board, is launching the Think Board X2. Designed for students, teachers, and working professionals, the Think Board X2 is a reusable peel-and-stick whiteboard with built-in Rocketbook Beacons. Beacons allow you to capture, organize and broadcast important notes and diagrams in real-time, and share them to your favorite cloud services.
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 1, 2020
When school districts unexpectedly closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, faculty and staff had to embrace the unknown and come up with creative ways to continue student learning. But with such a quick pivot, many felt that they didn't have all the information they needed to see how well it was all working — especially those who didn't have any sort of prior contingency plan. .
Educational Technology Guy
JUNE 1, 2020
This new classroom program, founded by two women who have overcome their own relevant hurdles, introduces students, particularly those in junior high/high school, to real-life stories of today’s scientists who are on the frontline of modern innovation—on a mission to inspire STEM careers while shattering outdated industry stereotypes. Key Takeaways “I Am A Scientist” helps students connect to stories of real-life scientists on the frontline of modern innovation to inspire STEM careers & shat
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
JUNE 1, 2020
With the unexpected school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, teachers are learning how to take a classroom curriculum and move it into a remote setting, while at the same time rushing to learn and implement different distance-learning tools. As a K-8 instructional coach for Marion County Public Schools in South Carolina, I’m helping our teachers through this abrupt transition by continuing to coach them to become more effective educators every day.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 1, 2020
Before technology transformed K–12 education, IT professionals and teachers mostly stayed in their own lanes: IT staff kept systems humming behind the scenes, while educators handled the classroom. Today, those lines are blurry, if not altogether erased. In fact, when the Consortium for School Networking asked IT leaders about their role in supporting teaching and learning, 76 percent said it is to “be more responsive to educator IT needs,” according to CoSN’s 2019 K–12 IT Leadership Survey R
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 1, 2020
George Floyd could have been me, my students or many other black men in our city and our nation. This has been a difficult week following Floyd’s killing at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). I am sickened and deeply hurt by what transpired on that day, which coincidentally happened to be my birthday. I have had my own encounters with MPD in the past.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 1, 2020
IT leaders have seen how beneficial cloud computing really is with remote learning. Adopting cloud-based tools — from productivity suites to application management platforms — has helped schools make that transition with fewer disruptions and efficient communication. . And with the possibility of having continued remote or blended classrooms in the fall, it's wise for schools to have a cloud-first strategy in place.
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
SpeechTechie
JUNE 1, 2020
Mr. Nussbaum's Learning + Fun is a collection of interactives that could be used to develop many language underpinnings (e.g. descriptive skills with the EET ). For example this section of science games offers many opportunities. Some require a subscription (offered currently at a discount) but many are offered for free. Check it out- I'm adding to the Teletherapy Resources List.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 1, 2020
Pearson Online Academy will celebrate graduation this year the same way it always does: virtually. The online global school’s students and families plan to gather on June 16 via Adobe Connect in a ceremony that will include Camtasia -edited video segments, PowerPoint presentations, and student speeches recorded on smartphones. “The kids have worked so hard, they have put so much into high school,” Principal Katie Mussachio says.
eSchool News
JUNE 1, 2020
Without question, some of the most important members of the school community are the school librarians. And even now, with most schools still learning remotely, school librarians and media specialists are critically important. Also known as library media specialists, school librarians play a unique role in our schools. Often asked to take on a wide range of duties, these passionate and savvy educators deserve more than only a week of praise.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 1, 2020
The homework gap is not a new issue. For many years, there's been a significant population of students who are unable to complete homework assignments because they don't have adequate access to devices or broadband internet outside of school. But switching to remote learning has made that issue more pronounced. When the pandemic forced mandatory school closures nationwide, many school districts had to rush to make sure students — and even teachers — had both the devices and internet connectivity
This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 1, 2020
It’s the largest school district in the country and at the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s why all eyes are on the New York City Department of Education’s next move. What will happen to more than a million public-school students in the fall of 2020? Will schooling resume as normal? Be fully remote? A blended model, in which students attend school on certain days and learn from home on others?
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education launched a new grant competition in April to help states struggling with providing equitable access to remote learning , especially during the coronavirus pandemic. The $180 million discretionary Rethink K–12 Education Models Grant will be available to states most affected by the coronavirus so they can “create adaptable, innovative learning opportunities” for all K–12 students, according to a press release from the Department of Education.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 1, 2020
In this week's Apps Gone Free Series, we are featuring three apps you can use with your kids for learning Math and English. The apps are free today and only for a limited period of time. Learn.read more.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education launched a new grant competition in April to help states struggling with providing equitable access to remote learning , especially during the coronavirus pandemic. The $180 million discretionary Rethink K–12 Education Models Grant will be available to states most affected by the coronavirus so they can “create adaptable, innovative learning opportunities” for all K–12 students, according to a press release from the Department of Education.
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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t
Edsurge
JUNE 1, 2020
As a teacher in Harlem, Peter Bergman, like some of his peers, wondered what he could do to help students show up to class or do their homework on time. That led him to his current career in academia, where much of his research focuses on how sending “nudges,” or periodic reminders, to parents and students can improve academic outcomes. Initially, to conduct his studies, he typed out text messages by hand: “Your child has missed class two times this week.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 1, 2020
Some words for students, their families and others who care about them: Since the coronavirus arrived, the world is learning a lot about Generation Z, the first college class in history during the time of virtual classes, commencements, celebrations and campus tours. Members of your generation and those who care about you are among those experiencing insidious displays of racism and hate, including “Zoom bombing” and, more recently, brutal images, like the killing of Ahmaud Arbery of Georgia and
MiddleWeb
JUNE 1, 2020
Looking ahead to the new school year, it’s absolutely essential that school leaders work with their school communities to develop plans to implement smoothly if remote learning continues. Ronald Williamson and Barbara Blackburn share four moves essential to fall planning.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 1, 2020
METAIRIE, La. — When it was time for Kelly Ragas to choose a middle school for her son three years ago, John Q. Adams was certainly the most convenient option: She worked as its school secretary and already had a child there. But she had doubts. The school was rated a C by the state, and while Ragas was comfortable with its increasing diversity, she knew other longtime residents felt differently.
This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.
Fractus Learning
JUNE 1, 2020
Little girls like playing with dolls. They pretend-play being a mom. Baby doll strollers are some of the most fabulous gifts parents can give their toddlers and little girls. Your little one may have hours of [.].
Kathy Schrock
JUNE 1, 2020
This article originally appeared in the Discovery Education blog " Kathy Schrock's Katch of the Month " in June of 2020 and is re-posted here with permission. _ Dear Readers, this will be the last concurrent monthly posting of Kathy’s Katch. Perhaps it will be back in another form at some point. I appreciate the support of Discovery Education, the DEN, and the readers of this blog from its inception in September of 2012.
Educator Innovator
JUNE 1, 2020
What is possible when children’s book authors, illustrators, and elementary educators collaborate together? In April 2020, with schools closed for shelter-in-place, NWP Writers Council members , teachers, and children’s book authors and illustrators came together to rethink the stand-alone storytime and the traditional “author visit.” During this initial conversation, ideas surfaced around the ways that teachers and authors/illustrators might collaborate given the historic moment of a global pan
Prodigy
JUNE 1, 2020
Summer is finally here! ?? Are you as excited as we are? We know how much kids look forward to summer break. But we also know things are a bit different right now, since your child is probably already spending lots of time at home. That’s why this year, we’re introducing the Prodigy Summer Question […]. The post Make Math Fun for Your Child with Prodigy’s Summer Question Quest appeared first on Prodigy Math Blog.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
Educator Innovator
JUNE 1, 2020
A set of updated summer playlists, designed with the framework of Connected Learning in mind, offer fun activities that engage parents and kids in connected learning all summer long, highlighting the ways that learning happens in all aspects of life. During this time of physical distancing when many camps and other summer opportunities are closed to youth and their families, we will be posting summer playlists once a month as a way to engage in fun activities that underscore how learning happens
Hansen's Link to Tech
JUNE 1, 2020
Recently Google Chrome implemented a recent update allowing users to create web tabs into color coded named groups. If you are like so many users I know who have a million tabs open, this may be a great short-term organizational tool for you. How does it work? Regardless of how man tabs you have open all you need to do is. Right click on the tab Select Add to New Group If you already have a Group you can remove or add to an existing group.
Reading By Example
JUNE 1, 2020
Last week I secured a room at a local nonprofit (a school for the arts shutdown due to the pandemic). My intent: to carve out time and space for a writing project. As I shared previously , my kids wanted to join me for this retreat. We made a deal, that they can come down and hangout after I had a period of time for myself, and no screens or Internet connection while on site.
MindShift
JUNE 1, 2020
This story on school turnaround during a pandemic was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter. METAIRIE, La. — When it was time for Kelly Ragas to choose a middle school for her son three years ago, John Q. Adams was certainly the most convenient option: She worked as its school secretary and already had a child there.
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