4 Skills Tech Industry Employees Say Today’s Students Need to Succeed
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 16, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez From communication to STEM experience, these experts offer tips on future readiness.
August, 2017
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Google Docs Scavenger Hunt
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 1, 2017
With the new school year, comes new students and a steep technology learning curve. My goal is to make learning how to use technology fun and engaging. Given how many tools we use, that’s no small feat! Many of my incoming 9th-grade students have never used the Google Suite prior to my class. I could spend 10 minutes walking them through Google Docs and explaining the functionality, but I’d lose their interest immediately.
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5 Ways to Help At Risk Children Succeed
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 18, 2017
Episode 130 with Basil Marin on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Basil Marin @basil_marin takes us on a journey to help at risk children with these five steps. From the inspiring books to the essential mindsets, Basil will help us reach at risk kids because he speaks from experience.
12 Tools and Resources to Get Students to Create Instructional Videos
Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 18, 2017
“Animation offers a medium of storytelling and visual entertainment which can bring pleasure and information to people of all ages everywhere in the world.” – Walt Disney. Research indicates that one of the most effective ways students learn is by teaching others. In my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom (published in September), students are sent on a mission to instruct others by creating their own video tutoria
Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide
Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.
Leading is Not Easy
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 13, 2017
This post, like so many, has been inspired by something I read. One of my favorite sites to glean more insight and knowledge on leadership is Inc. Even though the site shares content specific to business growth and innovation so many of the articles and opinion pieces connect to leadership in the education space. By using Flipboard I have instant access to many of the pieces that appear on Inc thanks to the fact that I have leadership set as one of my magazine categories.
The State of Data Interoperability in Public Education
Digital Promise
AUGUST 3, 2017
Members of the League of Innovative Schools ’ Data Interoperability working group define data interoperability as the seamless, secure, and controlled exchange of data between applications. And, believe it or not, it keeps League district leaders up at night. In a recent survey, this working group of some of the nation’s top Chief Technology Officers and data administrators shared their insights on the state of data interoperability in their districts.
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Google Slide Scavenger Hunt
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 9, 2017
After posting my Google Doc Scavenger Hunt activity, I had several teachers ask if I had created scavenger hunts for any of the other Google tools. Below is the scavenger hunt I designed for Google Slides. Teachers are welcome to access and use this Google Slide Scavenger Hunt. Just click “File” on the presentation and “Make a copy.” It will automatically save to your Google Drive, then you can edit your version so it works for your students.
Owl Eyes: The Must-Get Web-App for Classical Literature Teachers
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 13, 2017
Edtech Apps that work From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Owl Eyes is a new, simple-but-powerful, and FREE web-app for reading classic books with your students. Literature teachers are sure to be excited! Track student progress and interact as they read and annotate. You can embed questions and quizzes into the text while they’re reading.
7 Digital Icebreakers for #BacktoSchool
Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 8, 2017
“It’s the little conversations that build the relationships and make an impact on each student.” – Robert John Meehan. Back to school is around the corner! Building strong relationships is the key to a successful school year. We need to ensure every student knows we believe in them no matter their past behavior or performance.
The Impact of an Educator
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 20, 2017
I fondly remember when I was first asked to consider what my future career path might be. Mrs. Williams, my kindergarten teacher, asked the class to draw a picture that articulated what we wanted to be when we grew up. I immediately knew exactly what I was going to draw. That was the easy part. The difficult task, for me at least, was to then utilize what limited artistic abilities I had to create an illustration that depicted my future career.
Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning
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Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.
Beginning the School Year: It’s About the Learners Not the Content
User Generated Education
AUGUST 8, 2017
9Too many classes, all grade levels, begin the school year with getting down to academic business – starting to cover content, discussing expectations regarding academic requirements, giving tests, and other academic information provided by the teacher to the students in a mostly one-way communication. The human or social element is often disregarded.
New Chromebook Tools Promote Media Literacy
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Apps for the popular device help students navigate the web.
Grade Interviews
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 12, 2017
Over the last two years, I’ve moved further and further away from traditional grading. I’ve blogged about grading for mastery of skills instead of the accumulation of points and ditching my traditional grade book in favor of an ongoing assessment document. I identify target skills and assess these critical skills over the course of the grading period.
Getting Rid of Cemetery Style Seating in the Classroom with Bill Selak
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 2, 2017
Episode 118 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Bill Selak @billselak talks about flexible seating and the research behind academic gains when using it. He also shares how flexible seating should go with more student voice and choice in their learning. Prepare to have your mind shift about how we sit in classrooms today!
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.
2 Tools to Help You Learn Students’ Names
Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 10, 2017
“A name represents identity, a deep feeling and holds tremendous significance to its owner.” – Rachel Ingber. Many of us are headed back to school. Within the first days you need to cultivate relationships and create a community. Learning each other’s names correctly is significant to forming a strong bond with your students and for students to form strong bonds with each other.
Will You Step Up?
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 30, 2017
" The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others." - Albert Schweitzer A major Category 4 Hurricane hit the Corpus Christie area in South Texas last Friday leaving a path of destruction. The worst rain event in United States history is currently impacting Southeast Texas and now other parts of the state as well as Louisiana.
Rapid Cycle Pilots: Using Edtech to Support English Learners
Digital Promise
AUGUST 21, 2017
Education leaders seeking to improve learning outcomes for English Learners have started exploring ways to leverage edtech tools to meet students’ diverse cultural and linguistic needs. Research suggests this approach has promise, but with so many edtech options and limited evidence on their impact, many district leaders need help determining which tools best meet the needs of their particular English Learner population.
5 Ways to Teach Students to Be Future-Ready
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2017
By Matt Miller Helping prepare kids for the workforce can be done with a few simple classroom changes.
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.
6 Shifts to Maximize Productivity and Happiness
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 22, 2017
This year I’ve decided to pursue my doctorate at Pepperdine University. It is a blended program with a mix of face-to-face and online learning, which is obviously perfect for this blended learning enthusiast! My program will allow me to continue teaching and coaching, but it will present some very real challenges for me personally when it comes to balancing my various roles and responsibilities–mother, teacher, trainer, coach, speaker, and author.
Thinking Project Based Learning with the Buck Institute
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 31, 2017
Rody Boonchouy on episode 139 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Rody Boonchouy @rodyboo from the Buck Institute talks about effective project based learning. With a powerful metaphor explaining the difference between projects and project based learning, Rody sets the stage to discuss PBL trends and tips.
Document Student Growth with Portfolios
Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 3, 2017
“How you climb a mountain is more important than reaching the top.” – Yvon Chouinard. Digital portfolios are one of the most powerful ways my students take ownership of their learning and reflect on their learning journeys. Digital portfolios help students set, track, and achieve their academic learning goals. Check out several of my students’ reflective portfolios here.
How One Teacher Founded A Whole New High School
EdNews Daily
AUGUST 10, 2017
Scott Heister, an engineering and physics teacher, began mentoring his high school’s FIRST Robotics Competition team in his home state of Michigan 19 years ago. Since then, the robotics program has overcome their fair share of obstacles, including nearby factories shutting and decreased funding for their program, while working hard to transform culture in their school and build leaders in STEM.
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
10 Top Cooperative Learning Strategies (and some tech tools that could come in handy)
EdTech4Beginners
AUGUST 2, 2017
Dr Spencer Kagan is a renowned educator who changed the way the world viewed teaching. He is mainly known for his work on cooperative learning strategies (often referred to as Kagan learning structures). Instead of didactic teaching, in which a teacher stands at the front and tells information to whole class, Kagan thought that there were more effective methods.
Tech in the Music Classroom Creates Efficiencies, Improves Accessibility
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 16, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Whether you’re a seasoned choir director or a teacher interested in exploring how music relates to your subject matter, technology can help.
6 Questions to Consider as You Start the School Year
Tom Murray
AUGUST 16, 2017
It was August of 2000. I was about to enter my very first year teaching fourth grade in Pennsylvania. At 21 years old and a new college degree in hand, I thought I had a clue as to what it would take to be a new teacher. I had no idea that my first year teaching would be one of the most difficult and emotional years I’d ever have. My experiences that first year would change me for the rest of my life – both personally and professionally; experiences that I’ll share when I event
LEAD Like a Pirate: Make Schools Amazing for Everyone (Even Teachers!) #LEADLap
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 28, 2017
Episode 136 with Shelley Burgess on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Shelley Burgess @burgess_shelley helps us understand the leadership role we all play. And while we want to do what is best for students, how teachers and how they are treated is important too! Today’s Sponsor is TeacherVision.
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.
Equip Students to be Skilled Searchers!
Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 24, 2017
“Television didn’t transform education. Neither will the internet. But it will be another tool for teachers to use in their effort to reach students in the classroom.” – John Palfrey. One of the most popular ways our students learn is by Googling or YouTubing it! Too many times our students get distracted by the tons of information they get to choose from, which isn’t always relevant or factual.
10 digital bell-ringer activities to kickstart class (Part 1)
Ditch That Textbook
AUGUST 21, 2017
One of the hooks from the book Teach Like a PIRATE that’s most memorable to me is the Board Message Hook. In a book about engaging students, the idea of meeting students with something that’s eye-catching and thought-provoking — a statement or a picture or whatever — really resonated with me. Put a photo of something seemingly random on the [.].
Back to School! Seven Ways to Communicate with Your Community
Digital Promise
AUGUST 17, 2017
As President and CEO of Digital Promise and Senior Vice President of Educational Partnerships at Discovery Education, we spend much of our time on the road, meeting with school leaders and teachers across the country. A common theme we hear is the importance and challenge of keeping stakeholders not only informed, but also engaged. This is consistent no matter the size or location of the district.
The History of STEM vs. STEAM Education (and the Rise of STREAM)
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2017
By Amy Pietrowski One K–12 educator offers an example of truly cross-curricular education.
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.
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