Why Pedagogy First, Tech Second Stance is Key to the Future
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 25, 2016
By Eric Sheninger As districts across the country purchase technology at a feverish pace, they must ensure they have a solid implementation plan.
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Waving Goodbye to Drive-By PD
A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 24, 2016
There has been a great deal of knocks on professional development as of late and rightfully so. More often than not, professional development is something that is done to educators as opposed to an experience that they truly value for growth. For many, district professional development is a one-size-fits-all isolated event with no follow-up or support.
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Career Exploration Project
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 25, 2016
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Kids are repeatedly asked this question by adults. In kindergarten, my son’s class was asked to draw a picture of what they wanted to be when they grew up. They created the self-portraits pictured below. As my son worked on his self-portrait, I reflected on how little exposure most students have to the work world.
What is an Adequate Learning Device?
More Verbs
APRIL 28, 2016
We have seen it happen too often. Too many schools are selecting a device for their students based mostly on either the ease of management by the tech lead or the one-time purchase price or both. We don’t believe that ease of management or one-time cost are the right prime criteria for selecting a device in schools, especially if your goal shifts from ensuring that every child has access to a device to ensuring that every child has quality learning experiences.
Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work
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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.
Tips for Transforming Educational Technology through Professional Development and Training
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 26, 2016
By Mike Patterson Teachers say they lack proper technology support, but schools can turn the tables on inadequate training programs using these best practices.
Google Apps “GAFE Smashing” activities — Part 1: Dynamic Docs
Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 25, 2016
Google Apps make so many fantastic classroom activities possible. When you smash together multiple Google Apps to create one big activity, those possibilities grow exponentially. Have you ever heard the phrase, “We’re better together”? That’s the way Google Apps are. This idea was discussed by the moderators of the #DitchBook Twitter chat (held Thursdays at [.].
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Moving Beyond Word Processing, Presenting, and Online Research
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APRIL 26, 2016
Maine is lucky in that we have both the Maine Learning Technology Initiative ( MLTI ) and NetworkMaine. Both have helped close the Digital Access Divide for Maine’s schools. MLTI has helped bring 1to1 to more than a third of Maine’s students (and 100% of 7th and 8th grade) – this doesn’t even count what districts have done on their own – and NetworkMaine, a partnership between the Maine University System, the Maine Department of Education, and Maine’s public l
Bill Gates Talks Artificial Intelligence in Education
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 28, 2016
By Meg Conlan With Microsoft pumping dollars into chatbots, the company’s founder discusses the technology’s implications for learning.
What Is the Teacher’s Role in the 1-to-1 Classroom?
The Journal
APRIL 25, 2016
On the one hand, the role of the teacher in a 1-to-1 classroom is relatively unchanged from what a teacher has always done. Now for “the but”: but on the other hand, 1-to-1 introduces a huge change in what teachers have always done! This week’s blog post discusses this critically important and timely dilemma.
Cultivating an Innovator’s Mindset in schools today
Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 28, 2016
Sometimes, when I get ready to write a new blog post, I have this nervous excitement in my fingertips. When that happens, I know I have something really good to share with you. Today’s one of those days. The world is changing very quickly. Technology is changing. The workforce is changing. Our students are changing, and [.].
Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?
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.
Moving Beyond Word Processing, Presenting, and Online Research
More Verbs
APRIL 26, 2016
Maine is lucky in that we have both the Maine Learning Technology Initiative ( MLTI ) and NetworkMaine. Both have helped close the Digital Access Divide for Maine’s schools. MLTI has helped bring 1to1 to more than a third of Maine’s students (and 100% of 7th and 8th grade) – this doesn’t even count what districts have done on their own – and NetworkMaine, a partnership between the Maine University System, the Maine Department of Education, and Maine’s public l
Goal: Craft a Message for Your Passion Project
Teacher Reboot Camp
APRIL 25, 2016
Welcome to Cycle 7 of The 30 Goals Challenge: Make it Meaningful ! “The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.” – Ferdinand Foch. Goal: Introduce a project or event you created based on your passion and vision. Accomplish this goal: Create a short video or graphic introducing us to a project you are passionate about.
Leveraging Technology to Promote Culture on Maui
Digital Promise
APRIL 26, 2016
Through our work with the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS), we’re impacting the lives of students in diverse communities all across the United States. Two of our VILS locations are on Maui, Hawaii, which has an extraordinarily rich culture and strong community traditions. Kalama Intermediate School is committed to celebrating and preserving Hawaiian history, culture, and the native language.
How To Use ‘Erase All Kittens’ To Teach Coding and HTML
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 24, 2016
Erase All Kittens is an absolutely fantastic website in which code and HTML are taught through gaming. My students absolutely LOVED it. *I must note that the full version is coming soon – for now, just use the demo. How do I use the website in a computing lesson? First go to https://eraseallkittens.com/ . Click on ‘Play The Demo’ Next you’ll see a funny introductory video – we watched it as a class and laughed a lot!
Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu
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 impact of interactive videos in the classroom
Neo LMS
APRIL 28, 2016
Raising a child is not the easiest thing to do. I’m sure every parent can agree that it is exactly the opposite of easy. If parents are like superheroes when they strive to meet all the needs of their one, two, seven or ten mini humans at home, then how should we call teachers, who do the same all day — but with 15 to 30 children? Super-superheroes?
Goal: Why I Teach
Teacher Reboot Camp
APRIL 29, 2016
Welcome to Cycle 7 of The 30 Goals Challenge: Make it Meaningful ! If your actions in the classroom inspire children to achieve more, question more, and dream more, you are indeed worthy of the title “Teacher.” – Robert John Meehan. Goal: Share with a community of teachers why you teach. Accomplish this goal: We are revisiting this goal from 2013 , due to a new project by Teacher 2 Teacher where teachers share why they teach, using the hashtag, #WhyITeach.
K-12 Students Make Science Fiction a Reality with 3D Printing
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 27, 2016
By Meg Conlan The Star Trek™ Replicator Challenge asks students to design 3D printed objects for astronauts to use in space in 2050.
How To Use ‘Erase All Kittens’ To Teach Coding and HTML
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 24, 2016
Erase All Kittens is an absolutely fantastic website in which code and HTML are taught through gaming. My students absolutely LOVED it. *I must note that the full version is coming soon – for now, just use the demo. How do I use the website in a computing lesson? First go to https://eraseallkittens.com/ . Click on ‘Play The Demo’ Next you’ll see a funny introductory video – we watched it as a class and laughed a lot!
Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools
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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
3 Free/Freemium Tools for Rubrics
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 25, 2016
Rubrics are a well-accepted, even transformative tool for assessing student knowledge over a breadth of criteria. Their deep granular detail enables students to quickly understand what is expected of them, teachers to receive critical feedback on student learning, and both sides to benefit from an agile yet objective tool for measuring workflow competency.
STEM: From Knowledge to Action with Digital Stories Part II
Battelle for Kids
APRIL 26, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 3, Number 25. Driving question: How can STEM teachers harness the power of storytelling? Part II. Answering Our Call. In part II, Jim outlines how he and his students use technology tools to tell their own STEM stories. Included you will find imbedded links to a selection of stories and suggestions on how to use these tools to tell students' STEM stories as well as links to other resources mentioned in this post.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week - 5 Terrific Tributes to Teachers
Education Elements
APRIL 27, 2016
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Being a teacher isn’t easy. The hours are long, the work is challenging, and sometimes the job can feel thankless. But teachers have an amazing impact, and if anybody deserves appreciation for the work they do, it’s teachers. At Education Elements, we have the privilege of working with exceptional teachers who strive to personalize learning for every student.
10 Effective Ways To Engage Pupils Through Facebook
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 28, 2016
Facebook is the most popular social network in the world. People of all ages love using it to connect with friends and share experiences. As the site gets more and more popular, the uses of it are widening; it is in fact, becoming a fantastic learning tool. My students love Facebook, so I wanted to find ways to tap in to this to engage them in learning.
The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One
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.
Summer Keyboarding Class for Students
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 27, 2016
Summer is coming, and so is Summer Keyboarding for Students ! If your students are looking for a summer keyboarding class to smooth out their rough edges, prepare them for next year’s increased tech demands, or get them started, this is the program for them. It’s online, one hour a day M-F for three weeks, with a wide variety of activities that keep keyboarding fun and challenging.
How Managed Tablet Services Improve Mobile App Selection and Deployment
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 29, 2016
By BizTech Staff Schools can overcome application-deployment challenges by t urning to experienced mobility architects for help.
Don’t underestimate Kelly Tenkely
Dangerously Irrelevant
APRIL 27, 2016
It would be very easy to underestimate Kelly Tenkely. She’s young, she’s hip, she’s got a style sense that I’ll never have even if I live four lifetimes. It would be very easy to say, “Who is this woman?” and dismiss her out of hand. But before you do, read her blog post on what’s sacred in education. And remember that most of the structures that you have in place in your school are a result of institutional inertia and deliberate choices, not legal requirements.
10 Effective Ways To Engage Pupils Through Facebook
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 28, 2016
Facebook is the most popular social network in the world. People of all ages love using it to connect with friends and share experiences. As the site gets more and more popular, the uses of it are widening; it is in fact, becoming a fantastic learning tool. My students love Facebook, so I wanted to find ways to tap in to this to engage them in learning.
The Roses and Thorns of an LMS Strategy: How to Flourish with the Right LMS
Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions
The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.
A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 26, 2016
I don’t write enough about special needs so when Rose contacted me with an article idea, I was thrilled. Rose Scott is a literary teacher who is interested in making education comfortable for students with special needs. Her dream is to help students explore their talents and abilities. You can follow her on Twitter: @ roserose_sc. In this article, Rose writes about a little-known problem that students may unknowingly suffer from that may make it look like they are plagiarising when–
Five Ideas for Creating a Community in Online Learning
FuelEd
APRIL 26, 2016
Contributor: Kelli Hicks Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 11:15am As an online or blended learning teacher, it can be hard sometimes to create the same feeling of a community that you can in a traditional brick-and-mortar setting—but it isn’t impossible. Here are five ways you can create a sense of community with your students and fellow teachers in the online world.
STEM: From Knowledge to Action with Digital Stories
Battelle for Kids
APRIL 25, 2016
Volume 3, Issue 3, Number 24. Driving question: How can STEM teachers harness the power of storytelling? In this two part post, a fifth grade teacher and STEM-PBL advocate answers the question. In part I, he describes how guides his students to gather information from free on-line resources to answer their STEM project's driving question through personal connections which will lead to action steps.
10 Ways To Inspire Students Using Twitter
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 23, 2016
Twitter is a popular and useful social media tool. And the best thing is: many children love using it! Try and harness this enthusiasm and develop learning through it. There are lots of ways in which Twitter can be used in the classroom. Below I have listed 10 ideas in which it could be integrated in lessons: 1) Ask pupils to recount an event – a Tweet for each section.
Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework
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.
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