User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

My Own Chapter: M oving From Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0. Self-determined learning or heutagogy is fast gaining interest from educators around the world interested in an evidence-based approach to learning. Moving From Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0:

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 3, 2018

2009) found the following: When students answer an in-class conceptual question individually using clickers, discuss it with their neighbors, and then revote on the same question, the percentage of correct answers typically increases. 2009) Why peer discussion improves student performance on in-class concept questions. Smith et al.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2024

The social media landscape has changed quite dramatically when I first arrived in the space back in 2009. At that time, Twitter was emerging as the preferred space for educators to connect, and blogs were the go-to source for relevant ideas and strategies. From my lens, I see this as a reaction to all the demands on people’s time.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic has radically disrupted both society and education as we know it. Obviously, education is at the top of my mind since it is the profession both my wife and I are a part of, and my kids currently attend public schools in Texas. Many states and countries will be making deep cuts to education.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Research has shown that feedback is vital in establishing good relations as it can enhance relationships, strengthen loyalty and commitment, and increase morale (Smith, 2009). determined Education, Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 38:1, 3-14. & Ryan, R. 1994) Promoting Self?determined Newstrom, J.W. 117-120.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Heck, our education system has become so good at maintaining the status quo and enforcing compliance throughout that we and many others have been brainwashed into thinking any other course of action would be foolish. If education is good for one thing it is making excuses not to move forward. It was a huge problem for us.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 30, 2022

I started using Evernote back in 2009, have been an Evernote trainer, used the beta of Evernote for Education with my students in 2011, and am an Evernote Expert. Evernote is a great tool for students, educators and administrators as well. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

In classrooms where students are told what to do and how to do each task, they may not have the opportunity to develop the initiative, resourcefulness, and persistence needed to develop their ability to self-regulate (Zimmerman & Moylan, 2009). Education and Information Technologies , 22 (4), 1395-1454.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 21, 2024

Learning loss refers to the decline in knowledge and academic skills that students experience when they are not engaged in educational activities for an extended period. Websites like Khan Academy , PhET Interactive Simulations , and Mystery Science offer free educational content and interactive lessons. References Cooper, H.,

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 11, 2018

TPACK Framework -The TPACK Framework was introduced by Dr. Matthew Koehler and Dr Punya Mishra in 2009 as a way to help guide teacher understanding on the effective integration of technology in learning, focusing on 3 specific knowledges teachers must have when integrating technology.

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

But even over summer break, students still need educational opportunities so they can return to school strong and ready to learn more. Because at-risk students don’t always have educational resources over the summer, they are particularly vulnerable to losing knowledge gained over the school year.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 5, 2018

I have since become a teacher educator (with some teaching of elementary gifted students at a few Title 1 schools thrown in). I believe that educators do more counseling of children and young people than any other profession. The goal, though, is for you to develop your own sense of hope.” ” Hope often gets a bad rap.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2014

Social media not only helped me find my voice, but it helped me find the voices of so many passionate and amazing educators from across the country and globe. Surrounding yourself with smart people willing to share could possibly be one of the best decisions you could make whether as a leader, educator, or learner.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial intelligence is the top conversation among educators everywhere. It was truly a thrill for me, as a classroom teacher, for Lydia Smyers, the Vice President of US Education for Microsoft, to sit down with me at ISTE. Let's do this!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 23, 2022

John Hattie (2009) found a similar effect size of 0.73 for feedback in his synthesis of 800 meta-analyses of education research studies. It was found that feedback ranked among the highest of hundreds of education practices he studied. Think about all the conversations that educators have with learners on a daily basis.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In this introduction, we will explore the fundamental reasons why every learner carves out a distinct educational journey, acknowledging the multifaceted elements that contribute to this diversity. Furthermore, the varying motivations, interests, and aspirations of learners play a pivotal role in shaping their educational journeys.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 31, 2017

I began the Teacher Reboot Camp blog in 2009. It amazes me so many of you are still here as I continue to grow as an educator and learner. Connecting with educators online has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. My hope is that she will continue to be surrounded by brilliant connected educators like you.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. There, she once benefited from an arts education through the Carver Creative and Performing Arts Program (CCPAC), which is now BTW. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

It also provides me with an opportunity to reflect on what I see and my take on how the field of education can continue to evolve in ways that better support the needs of all learners. The concept of brain breaks got me thinking about a growing trend in education – as kids progress through the K-12 system, there is less and less movement.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

When it comes to education the most controversial and negative stories are the ones that attract viewers and in turn generate revenue. Thankfully this all changed in late 2009 as I discovered the power and value of using social media as a public relations tool. Make no mistake about it, the media wants and needs to make money.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Education had become more about schooling than learning. My epiphany came in 2009 when I begrudgingly decided to give Twitter a try to improve communications with my stakeholders. Little did I know that this moment in time would totally redefine my purpose in education. Then it happened.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 7, 2017

BrandED educators focus strongly on that aspect. Aren’t educators always building, brokering, and sustaining relationships? Relationship building is a never-ending process, and in education it is not a part of a “sales cycle” (Connick, 2012) but is instead a part of an “awareness cycle.” Image credit: wedesign.la/how-to-tell-your-brands-story/

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 23, 2017

As such, Barrett and Zang (2009) identify three key design principles: Naturalness : Hardwired into our brains, humans have the basic need for light, air, and safety. Today’s educational paradigm is no longer one of knowledge transfer but one of knowledge creation and curation. Steelcase Education. Cited Sources Barrett, P., &

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

A great deal has changed since I began writing this blog back in 2009. Additionally, my views on education regarding teaching, learning, and leadership were beginning to evolve in ways that would eventually help my school experience innovative success while also pushing my professional practice into a whole new dimension.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. education, #edtech, #pedagogy, #teaching). Search hot topics and trends that are categorized by educators thought and leaders. One of them was the hashtag (#).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2019

Cristopher Burge who runs the website Cloud Storage Advice , has a great rundown on how cloud computing has revolutionized education: The concept of cloud computing saw its beginnings in the educational sector ever since the first open source websites saw the light of day. Cloud Computing in the Educational Sector.

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Neo LMS

MAY 28, 2019

PISA 2000 showed Finnish youth to be the best young readers in the world, in 2003 the country’s youth led in math, by 2006 Finland was first out of 57 countries in science, and by 2009 Finland came second in science, third in reading and sixth in math among nearly half a million students worldwide. Infographic].

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

It’s really about perspective,” said Eric Patnoudes, the director of strategic initiatives at Otus and a featured speaker at the 2019 Illinois Computing Educators conference. Since 2009, 127 out of 150 of Kurzweil’s predictions have turned out to be true. . Kelly is a senior editor with EdTech: Focus on Higher Education.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. Read on to discover the impact of technology in education and how to get the most from its unique benefits. Benefits of Using Tech and Digital Media in Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 4, 2024

” He's the 2009 California Teacher of the Year, a Top-4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year, and author of the book “You're a Teacher Now, What's Next?” Subscribe to the Show This week's guest Alex Kajitani is the 2009 California Teacher of the Year, and a Top-4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year.

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Waterford

JULY 7, 2022

It happens when families commit to making their child’s education a priority, and teachers commit to listening and collaborating with families. With involvement, teachers hold the primary responsibility to set educational goals. Children with families engaged in their education are more likely to: Earn higher grades and test scores[1].

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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. The chat takes place every Monday.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 31, 2019

That it works so well should come as no surprise to seasoned educators. This motivating impact of interactive displays is seen at every level of education. A good deal of research shows the benefits of interactive touch screen displays in early childhood education. Moving up to higher education. That was in 2009.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). The experiences where I had some level of choice were the most meaningful to me and resulted in real changes to my educational practice.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

Prior to 2009 I basically saw technology as just an add-on and something that could spruce up a lesson. Learning spaces had to conform to the perceived rule of law in education. We pitched a book idea to ASCD that wouldn’t just tell educators what they should be doing, but more importantly show them how it could be done.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

A great deal has changed over the past few years not just in society, but also in education. Back in 2009, I began calling for an evolved construct of leadership that would better serve schools in meeting the diverse needs of learners and stakeholders alike. They also need to align with the core work that educators engage in daily.

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EdNews Daily

JULY 31, 2020

By Mac Bogert “True leadership only exists if people follow when they have the freedom not to.” –Jim Collins Connective Tissue I delivered my first virtual class in 2009. I was in front of a blue screen, behind a desk. Across the studio in front of me was a huge monitor which showed me on one side, my slides on the other and the U.S.

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