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.
EdNews Daily
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
By Rowena Atkins Music is central to youth culture. One of the key questions that young people ask when they first meet is “what music do you listen to?” It matters to them because it’s part of defining who they are. It is also well-researched that music-making develops creativity, confidence, mental agility and mental health in young people. It provides an opportunity for students to shine in the limelight with solo performances and collaborate as one with others when playing in ensembles.
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EdTechTeam
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
As a teacher of 27 years, one problem, of many, facing teachers has been the amount of time it takes to create lessons. There is no magic wand to make this process painless, but there is a way to make lesson planning and creating more efficient. Our current Covid, pandemic reality has exacerbated this issue. Now is the time to find the routines that will allow for quicker planning, increased engagement, and stickier learning for students.
Catlin Tucker
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
As I reflect on the last year, it’s my books that have provided a sense of freedom and adventure while I’ve been in quarantine and felt socially isolated. My books have transported me through time and space in a year when I have barely left my home. They have introduced me to new people and presented me with new situations. Reading provides a beautiful escape from reality.
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.
A Principal's Reflections
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
While the challenges schools have faced during the pandemic are often portrayed in the media, some notable changes to practice have occurred. Each day I am in awe as I see innovation in action shared on social media, especially in the areas of blended, remote, and hybrid pedagogy. It goes without saying that there has also been a significant uptick in the purposeful use of technology.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The Perseverance Rover will land on Mars this Thursday, February 18th at approximately 3:55 pm Eastern Time. The live landing commentary will began at 2:15 pm on NASA Television, the agency’s website , the NASA app , and YouTube. Recently, I was able to participate in a Q&A Session with a few of the hundreds of people involved in this incredible undertaking to find out ways that you and your students can part
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The classroom setting wasn’t the only thing upended during the shift to remote learning. Humanities courses that had traditionally relied on hands-on instruction, such as art education, also faced myriad challenges during the transition. “Even amid difficult budget decisions, a continued commitment to certified visual arts educators and sequential visual arts and design instruction remains a priority,” said National Art Education Association President Thom Knab in an open letter to K–12 superint
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
I’ll never forget the day years ago when I stood in a donut shop, half asleep, bed head, with a monster sugar deficit. As I got to the front of the line, the man before me said, “I’ll pay for hers, too.” I didn’t know him. We hadn’t commiserated over how Krispy Kreme was always crowded. I’d just slogged onward, waiting my turn, eager to taste my apple fritter.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 13, 2021
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Book Creator , the simple ebook authoring program, encourages writing and creativity in kids. They have some new templates as well. Soon, my middle schoolers will start writing books again but in the fall, we had a great experience. In this post, I’ll share a little bit about the process.
Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
For teachers, the freedom to create their content and use it in the classroom is a great experience. Each teacher has their own manner of tackling a subject, and when allowed to use their creativity, they feel more motivated and even empowered. Granted, textbooks have their advantages as well: they were created by renowned specialists; ideally, the methods used are chosen based on solid scientific research; the content is in line with standardized tests.
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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.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Even if every school around the nation reopened classroom doors tomorrow, remote learning — in some form or fashion — seems likely to remain a permanent fixture in education. Knowing this, school systems increasingly recognize a need for cloud infrastructure that can support the evolving demand for distance education technology. Choosing the right solution, however, may seem intimidating and, in some cases, cost-prohibitive, especially for school districts that aren’t yet ready to invest in a fu
Education Elements
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Knowledge is Power! Measure what Matters! If our cliches are an indicator, we all know that data collection, review, analysis, and understanding is important. We all hear of data-driven decisions, and the importance of data in education and educational systems, but we are often challenged to incorporate data review and the next steps into our everyday lives.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Richard Byrne is a busy teacher. He teaches full time during the day. He writes his Free Tech for Teachers Blog. He’s a father of two, and active in many online spaces. And yet — he takes time to take care of himself. Today you·ll learn how to achieve better health and wellness with these tips and ideas.
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
This post is written by Kim Strobel. Kim is the owner of Strobel Education. She is a highly sought-after consultant, speaker, and happiness coach who works with K-12 teachers and schools throughout the country. I’m sure we can all agree that educators are “June tired” and have been for most of the last school year. […]. The post 4 ways to fight educator burnout appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
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EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Advanced persistent threat groups continue to target K–12 schools, prompting the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to urge all school leaders to strengthen user passwords to guard against misuses, which have grown in prevalence with distance learning in place nationwide. One method bad actors use to get their hands on student and teacher passwords is known as “password spraying.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Education is a passion, both teaching and learning. For those of us who consider ourselves lifelong learners, we understand how learning can make everything feel right even when it’s wrong. What I didn’t think about until Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Claire Ward, submitted this article was how true this is even for those in prison. She’s written a thoughtful article about the availability of education, books, and learning even for those without access to where you and I typi
Education Elements
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
To support the planning of opening a virtual school, leaders can be overwhelmed with the volume of questions to consider — logistics, strategy, and purpose to name a few. To guide the planning process, we offer the following table with phases of implementation with related questions. While the guide is set up sequentially, each phase may trigger a deeper articulation of previous phases to refine or reimagine the virtual school.
Waterford
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
March is National Read Aloud Month and National Reading Month in the US. What better time is there to celebrate the importance of reading? We take it for granted, but language wasn’t always written, and widespread literacy wasn’t always the case. Human history is full of heroes who’ve helped improve society. Here are five who did so by contributing to worldwide literacy.
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.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Over the past few years, schools have sought cost-effective ways to deploy full-featured devices at scale, and Chromebooks have been a popular solution in many instances. The recent COVID-19 crisis has prompted an even steeper uptick in Chromebook adoption. Shipment volumes are up 90 percent from 2019, and there are now more than 40 million Chrome OS devices in K–12 schools across the United States.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
This is such an important topic! Often kids–and parents–see tech as complicated, daunting, all-math-and-science. Kids think they’re not ‘smart’ enough and maybe, parents think that too! Here are great suggestions for encouraging young participation in a field that is probably the top choice for jobs: 4 Ways to Inspire Kids to Pursue a Degree In Information Technology.
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.
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.
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.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
When students’ primary source for learning and enlightenment is a computer, having a device that is powerful, portable and flexible is essential. A good laptop not only provides traditional educational benefits, such as running core educational programs and providing a platform to access the internet, but also empowers meaningful distance learning by supporting powerful remote collaboration tools.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Dena Simmons, a prominent researcher of social-emotional learning, resigned from Yale University’s Center for Emotional Intelligence last month due to what she calls a pattern of behavior by some colleagues that left her feeling “tokenized, undermined and bullied.” The final straw for Simmons happened in June, during an antiracism town hall sponsored by Yale’s Child Study Center.
The Jose Vilson
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
“José Luis, I’m writing your foreword.” That’s how it went. My publisher and I were brainstorming names for who would best introduce my first solo project This Is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education to the world. For what it’s worth, Haymarket Books let me have my vision for the book, but they nudged me in ways I didn’t know I needed.
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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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
EdNews Daily
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
By LeiLani Cauthen Mention the words “1:1” or “digital curriculum” and the widely referenced SAMR model is likely to enter the conversation. Few other models are brought up as frequently with educators who are transitioning their schools to digital devices and curriculum. But does SAMR continue to meet the need of describing the depth and breadth of change needed in pedagogy?
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Tucked in, snuggled up, I still remember the hours I spent listening to my mother read aloud “The Hobbit.” I must have been about 8-years-old, and while I was a pretty strong reader, the complexity of that text (and certainly its length) would have made the story inaccessible to me. I hung on every word, fascinated by these new characters, blissfully lost in a whole new world.
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Driving to work before dawn last winter, Valerie Norris heard an NPR report about a terrible disease spreading in China — a pandemic, people were starting to call it. It sounded sad but very far from Rocky River, Ohio, where she’d led the Rockport Early Childhood Center for 34 years. This story also appeared in USA Today. A few weeks later, she knew better.
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.
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.
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