Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
It probably seems like everyone you know is on TikTok sharing the latest viral video or dance craze. And if you are a parent of a teenager or a teacher of middle or high school then you definitely know all about it! As an educator, you can use it for MORE than just dances and lip […]. The post 10 TikTok tips for teachers appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
Educational Technology Guy
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Digital Citizenship: Why Teachers Should Instill It In Students + Free Resources With February well underway— and e-learning lingering — the time is now to revisit the importance of online safety. After all, Safer Internet Day is on February 9 and Digital Learning Day is on February 25. And while it might be tempting for parents and even teachers to put restrictions on kids’ online activities, whether that’s with family cybersecurity suites or parent controls, as educators we know instilling the
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Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Have you ever been on social media -- or in some online space -- and thought. "Wow. I can't believe how these adults are acting! They need a lesson in how to interact online." The next generation of social media users is in your classroom. You can be part of the solution -- AND help students […]. The post A social media reply Google Slides template for digital citizenship appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
Teacher Tech
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
I’ve followed Kourtney for a couple of years but in this last year, she and I have become friends. I respect her ability to lead with compassion and purpose, while lifting up others around her. The post BookChat with #PrincipalEDleaders Co-Author @KourtneyFerrua appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Active listening can take any virtual, hybrid or regular class into humanizing spaces that may motivate more students to join the learning process, writes coach and NBCT Elizabeth Stein. And if you’re co-teaching, the active listening process is easy to model! The post Try a Bit Less Tech and a Bit More Listening first appeared on MiddleWeb.
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Welcome to the third in a series of posts regarding Blending the PBL Gold Standards, I am very excited to share on PBL and Blended/eLearning as it relates to Sustained Inquiry. As I reflect, PBL has always been blended. Our challenge is… how to break down the classroom walls even more with the technology we have today. In this series, I will look at each of PBLWork’s Gold Standards.
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Marketplace K-12
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Spending on artificial intelligence in education will rise from $800 million to $6.1 billion over the next four years, according to projections from HolonIQ. The post Global Spending on Virtual Reality, AI in Education Poised to Skyrocket, Report Says appeared first on Market Brief.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
When COVID forced school districts nationwide to quickly pivot to remote learning, we not only had to configure mobile devices for students to take home, but also implement safeguards to shield them from inappropriate content while outside school walls. We took both responsibilities very seriously, knowing that families were relying on us to maintain both a continuity of learning and safety for their children.
Testpress
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
We added couple of new features in January 2021. Here's a brief update on the same. New JEE Format The new JEE pattern now limits the number of questions a candidate can attempt in a section to 5 out of 10. New JEE pattern We added a new setting to support this functionality. You can now limit the number of questions a candidate can attempt in a section.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Keeping connected amidst the global pandemic has become critically important for schools. Central Lyon School District in Rock Rapids, Iowa has leveraged its digital signage to facilitate sporting events and maintain a community spirit – even while observing official health and safety guidelines. . Central Lyon is a unique K12 school district that serves 780 students, from preschool to high school, in one large campus building.
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.
Buncee
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Conference time is always an exciting time in the life of any educator. It is that special time of the year to sit down with parents to share the highlights of their child’s experience in the classroom. Being able to allow students to conduct student-led conferences takes this experience to the next level. Giving students ownership of the conference process really inspires them to spend valuable time self-reflecting as they consider the areas in which they would like to celebrate with their pare
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Today, the award-winning science series NOVA , produced for PBS by GBH Boston, announced the launch of NOVA Science Studio , a new national program to teach and engage young people through an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on science communication, digital media literacy, and video production. With a goal to empower youth with the skills to tell engaging stories about science through short-form videos and create a platform to amplify the voices of young people who have been traditionally
techieMusings
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Find the full blog post on the Bullis School website. What is Puerto Rico? Spanish IV Students Use a Variety of Tech Tools to Create Digital Presentations, Conduct a Peer Critique, and Reflect on Learning Outcomes. BY STACEY ROSHAN, DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. Students in Spanish IV, taught by Bryan Whitford and Hilary Vellenga , just wrapped up their unit on “Los hispanos en los Estados Unidos (United States).
Learning with 'e's
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
I just recorded a reading of one of my new poems to YouTube. Yasmina is about the friendship between a young Syrian boy and a hen. The poem is taken from my new collection of short stories and poems titled Small Lights Burning. You can check it out and purchase a copy on either Kindle or in paperback via Amazon. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's.
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.
Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Earlier today, Google held their global online livestream " Learning with Google." Over the course of ninety minutes, they rolled out a roadmap of upcoming changes and upgrades to the Google platform happening between now and the end of the year. It was a bit of an information blitz and I felt exhausted afterward trying to take notes and keep up. If there was ever such a deluge of new Google announcements released in one afternoon, I can't remember it.
Edthena
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Aspiring teachers first learn the methods of teaching in a university-style class and then practice those new skills as part of their student-teaching experience. The physical distance between the college campus and the placement or residency-model classroom can create a barrier for feedback. At the University of Michigan School of Education , they integrate the use of video to collaborate and support teacher candidates (interns) to find more success in their practice.
Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Students’ conceptual understanding of multiplication involves much more than just repeated addition. It is quite common to teach multiplication through repeated addition such as 2+2+2+2+2=10 to learn 2×5=10. However, this way of teaching is only part of what multiplicative thinking involves. For students to develop a deeper understanding of multiplication, teachers should consider engaging students in multiplicative double counting.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Toilets remain one of humankind’s most ingenious engineering feats. But while the most advanced bidets can wash themselves (along with other parts), they can’t fix themselves—yet. Plumbing is just one of many good-paying skilled trades that remain in high demand but which have largely been glossed over by the education technology industry, says Doug Donovan, co-founder and CEO of Interplay Learning.
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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
Educational Technology Guy
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
“Organize Your Study Space: 9 Tips to Make Your Environment Perfect for Studying”. Having a dedicated work or study space can make all the difference when it comes to productivity. In today's environment of work and learn at home, this is critical. My home workspace. Everything where I can reach it and no distractions. This infographic illustrates nine essential tips that can help you set up a clear and organized study or workspace.
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