Educators Offer Advice About Teaching Good Digital Citizenship
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 30, 2017
By Dan Tynan Delivering lessons to kids about proper online behavior not only fosters cyberethics, but helps keep them safe online.
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OneNote–the all-in-one digital notetaking, classroom app for educators
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 27, 2017
It used to be, every class I taught started with students scrambling for notepaper and sharpening their pencils. Everyone took notes and used those to study for exams. If students wanted to share notes, they had to find a copy machine. Many schools still do this, but there’s a better way: Digital notetaking. Students can use whatever computing device they have — including a smartphone — to record notes that can then be filed, shared, multimedia’d, and collaborated on.
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Tracking Attributes like Grit and Character–There’s an App for That
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
JUNE 30, 2017
Startups can help schools mine education data to measure "fuzzy" traits and abilities, like enthusiasm, joy and teamwork. The post Tracking Attributes like Grit and Character–There’s an App for That appeared first on Market Brief.
Turning your face-to-face class into an online course [Part 1]
Neo LMS
JUNE 27, 2017
So you’ve decided to make the leap and convert your face-to-face (F2F) class into an online course. A daunting job, even for the most tech-literate and motivated of teachers. Breaking down this project into smaller steps, and following each one with patience and tenacity will yield a great e-learning course, which will stand you — and your students — in good stead for many semesters to come.
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ISTE 2017: Google Introduces New Features for Classroom Exploration
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 27, 2017
By Jena Passut The tech giant expands offerings that help teachers use tools like Google Earth Voyager in the classroom.
Savvy’s Interviews: Student Voice, UDL, Makerspaces & More
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 24, 2017
Savvy conducted her pre-ISTE interviews at the Badge Summit and at the famous El Mercado shops at Market Square. Below, watch the live video interviews. Baby Savvy was excited to catch up with two of our favorite educators. Baby Savvy spoke to Rodney Turner (@TechyTurner) about student voice and pivot tables. Barbara Bray ( @BBray27 ) shared her work with Universal Design Learning, digital badges, and makerspaces.
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Mindsets for a Bold New World #LT8Keys
A Principal's Reflections
JUNE 25, 2017
There are points in our professional lives that change us for the better. I vividly remember one such moment in 2009 when I took a device from a student as he had it out in the hallway. Since this was a violation of school policy I immediately confiscated the device, as this is what I thought I was supposed to do to ensure a school culture free from distraction and solely focused on traditional learning.
Performing Arts Schools Go High-Tech
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 29, 2017
By Melissa Delaney Students use a variety of new tools and devices to give their creative endeavors new dimensions.
Savvy #ISTE17 Interviews: Engaging Students with Hip Hop and Edtech
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 27, 2017
Baby Savvy enjoyed speaking to our good friend, William Jeffery, @CoachJeffery. William has been one of the organizers and founders of Edspeakers , one of the most diverse databases of educational speakers, keynotes, and edupreneurs. We love the enthusiasm and energy he brings as a teacher, technology specialist, and digital innovator. In his interview, he speaks to Savvy about using Hip Hop and web tools to engage and inspire students.
This Is What It’s Like To Work For A Chinese Company In America
EdNews Daily
JUNE 28, 2017
51Talk is China’s leading online English education platform. Learn from James and Robyn. James is the North American Marketing Manager at 51Talk. Robyn is the Senior Editor at 51Talk, and a LinkedIn-Thought Leader featured with Influencers. This podcast originally appeared on the China Business Cast. China Business Cast is a podcast featuring experienced entrepreneurs and business people making things happen in China.
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.
25 Focus Areas For Implementing Personalized Learning
Education Elements
JUNE 28, 2017
In 2015 we published the first edition of our Personalized Learning Implementation Framework (aka PL Framework) based on lessons learned from working with schools and districts over the previous five years. At that time I shared how the PL Implementation Framework was inspired by my Grandma Rose’s love of bingo and the idea that, much like on a bingo board, there are many ways to “win” on the PL Framework.
ISTE 2017: How Transforming a Learning Space Boosts Student Opportunities
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 28, 2017
By Jena Passut A panel touts the benefits of a collaborative and flexible K–12 classroom.
Savvy #ISTE17 Interviews: Learning with Your PLN at Conferences
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 27, 2017
Baby Savvy spoke to two incredible leaders who we connected with on Twitter in the first year I joined, Elana Leoni (@Elanaleoni) and Patrick Larkin (@patrickmlarkin). I would definitely describe these folks as part of my Passionate Learning Network (PLN). We connected years ago, met at conferences, and continue to learn so much from each other. In fact, Elana, was there the first day Savvy’s father and I met at ISTE.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 30, 2017
BOGO — Buy one class; get a friend in for free. July 3rd-July 10th only. Last chance–class starts Monday, July 10th! Click to join. The Tech-infused Class. July 10th – July 29th. Online. $229 (individual); $750 (group of 5). Digs deeper into digital tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. Includes: 8 Activities (topics). 28+ tech ed videos. 12 tech ed Lesson plans. 2 tech ed eBooks.
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.
Research Webinar: Equity and Maker Learning
Digital Promise
JUNE 27, 2017
Since the fall 2016 meeting of the League of Innovative Schools , superintendents from around the country have connected with leading researchers in the field of maker learning. In their first meeting, superintendents met with Dr. Kylie Peppler, Associate Professor of Learning Sciences and Director of the Creativity Labs at Indiana University Bloomington, to discuss opportunities and outcomes of maker learning environments.
Career-Focused Schools Use Technology to Help Students Advance
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 30, 2017
By Calvin Hennick Innovative tools are a necessity in vocational programs, experts say.
Savvy’s Interviews: Badge Summit, Finland, & #PassTheScopeEDU
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 24, 2017
Today Savvy conducted her pre-ISTE interviews at the Badge Summit. Thank you to organizer, Noah Geisel, and his team for putting together such an awesome event with speakers worldwide. Below, watch the live video interviews baby Savvy conducted with Noah Geisel and Derek Larson who talk about why digital badges and #PassTheScopeEDU. We also managed to record Derek Larson ‘s interview with Eric Rousselle from Finland.
10 Classroom Management Tips You Don’t Want to Miss
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 28, 2017
Here are ten of the to p classroom management tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: Is the Socratic Method Right for Your Class? Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin. How Great is MS Office Mix. How You Can Make Homework Easier for Students. 12 Tips on Hard-to-teach Classes. 7 Tips to Differentiate with Tech.
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
Turning your face-to-face class into an online course
Neo LMS
JUNE 27, 2017
So you’ve decided to make the leap and convert your face-to-face (F2F) class into an online course. A daunting job, even for the most tech-literate and motivated of teachers. Breaking down this project into smaller steps, and following each one with patience and tenacity will yield a great e-learning course, which will stand you — and your students — in good stead for many semesters to come.
Robots and Related Tech Play a Role in Advancing Curricula
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 30, 2017
By Eric Walter Some experts look to AI and robotics as the teaching tools of the future.
Savvy #ISTE17 Interviews: Video Edchats Through FlipGrid
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 27, 2017
Back in August of 2009 I created and organized #Edchat in a dm conversation with Tom Whitby. Since its inception, #Edchat has inspired over 600 educational Twitter chats and hashtag movements that have added their own formats and methods of teacher engagement to their Twitter chats. Baby Savvy spoke to Matt Frattali (@heymattfrat) who introduced us to his very cool educational chat, VEdchat.
10 Books on Personalized Learning for School Leaders
Education Elements
JUNE 28, 2017
If you’re like us, as you wind down another hectic school year, you’re imagining yourself on a beach with a few good reads. But what books will make the cut? Education Elements put together a few of our favorites on personalized and blended learning just for you. You’ll start the 2017-18 school year refreshed and full of great ideas to continue to move forward with personalized learning at your school and across your district.
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.
Building on Hope: Growing an Effective Micro-credential Ecosystem
Digital Promise
JUNE 28, 2017
The Digital Promise Micro-credential Ecosystem is designed to shift professional learning to something that empowers educators to own their growth and practice to best support their students. As the number of districts, states, and other stakeholders engaging with micro-credentials continues to grow, the ecosystem is constantly refining its goals to ensure its mission remains on track.
ISTE 2017: Districts Work to Close the Digital Equity Gap
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 27, 2017
By Jena Passut Panel offers tips to help eliminate the divide between students with access to the internet and those without.
Savvy #ISTE17 Interviews: Fidget Spinners & 3D Printing with Children
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 27, 2017
Baby Savvy was so excited to meet Kitty Tripp (@Kitty_Tripp) who recently relocated to Texas. We love having her here and she is doing amazing things with elementary students. Kitty shared with us one of the incredible ways her 3rd graders used 3D printers to design their own fidget spinners. To find out more, watch the video below. To check out Savvy’s other live interviews follow @ShellTerrell or check out continuous live streams of all of ISTE on the hashtag, #PassTheScopeEDU.
Making Connections at ISTE 2017
Battelle for Kids
JUNE 28, 2017
As always, ISTE provided a platform to connect with colleagues, make new friends, learn about the newest and shiniest, and overturn fondly held but unfounded assumptions.
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.
Giving Students a Voice
Digital Promise
JUNE 26, 2017
This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Read the original version here. Among the many things young people have to do to succeed in school is learn to respect procedures they haven’t created or approved. Just think: A teenager sitting in class follows a lesson formulated by her teacher and a curriculum written by distant policymakers.
ISTE 2017: 6 New Products Unveiled on the Show Floor
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 28, 2017
By Jena Passut New offerings from big tech companies highlight this year’s megaconference in San Antonio.
How Did Jad Abumrad’s #ISTE17 Keynote Inspire You?
Teacher Reboot Camp
JUNE 28, 2017
In my blog I often talk about how we need to send students on meaningful learning missions and help them discover how to make a meaningful life. I was so excited to see ISTE keynote, Jad Abumrad, inspire teachers to help students learn what makes a meaningful life. Jad Abumrad also talked about getting students to commit to the path their questions lead them rather than on the answers.
The Rise of the Rest: How Black Colleges Are Redesigning Career Support
Edsurge
JUNE 29, 2017
How can historically black colleges and universities provide meaningful employment to struggling students and alumni? Leaders of 24 institutions serving them are answering this question in Atlanta this week as part of a conference hosted by United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF). Career Pathways Initiative (CPI). The program seeks to close the ever widening chasm between the professional outcomes and economic mobility of black and white college students.
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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