New NMC Horizon Report Highlights Coding, STEAM as Rising Tech Trends of the Year
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Experts from NMC and CoSN explore the trends and issues facing K–12 schools in the coming year.
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Top Tech Tools for Kids Who Struggle to Read and Write
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Brian Friedlander on episode 157 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Brian Friedlander discusses the top tech tools for kids who struggle to read and write. From voice dictation to word suggestion and more, this podcast talks about the practical tools that will help kids empower themselves to learn.
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Hack the Textbook
Teacher Reboot Camp
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Textbooks are an important part of instruction and curricula. Often, textbooks are the main way students learn the course content. Textbooks need to evolve. Many are too expensive, unengaging, lack diversity, present limited perspectives, aren’t relatable, and are uninspiring. Outside of school, students learn via video, interactive images, games, virtual reality, augmented reality, apps, curated boards, infographics, gifs, annotated stories, tweets, posts, snaps, and podcasts.
An Easy, Reliable Way to Check for Plagiarism
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
T he unauthorized use of another’s creative content has always been a problem but with the growth of the Internet, it’s become epidemic. The prevailing wisdom seems to be: cc. If it’s online it’s free. This, of course, isn’t true but the rules and laws surrounding plagiarism and copyrights aren’t nearly as well-known as those that deal with, say, driving a car or crossing a street.
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.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators Requires Cultural Change
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
By Dean Kamen K–12 must leverage partnerships and boost excitement to encourage STEM success.
Why I Use Edpuzzle: An Edpuzzle Review
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Sponsored by Edpuzzle From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Edpuzzle solves so many of my flipped classroom problems. During the last four years of using flipped classroom techniques, I’ve come to rely on what is called the “in-flip” — I show the videos in class and interact with students to help them do in-class activities with what they’ve learned.
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5 ways to teach students to be future-ready
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Today’s students face a technology-infused, innovation-filled world in their future. We’re already looking at the possibility of widespread smart houses, autonomous cars and artificial intelligence that can talk to us and work on our behalf. Our parents’ and grandparents’ curriculum won’t be sufficient. How do teachers identify the trends, predict what students will need and prepare […].
‘Minecraft: Education Edition’ Brings 21st-Century Students Back to the Oregon Trail
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez The popular world-building game is reviving a classic classroom video game.
Free Webinar: 10 Ideas for Excellent Inquiry-Based Learning
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Sponsored by Kids Discover Online From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Richard Byrne (Free Technology for Teachers), Monica Burns (Class Tech Tips), and I will be hosting a free webinar with Kids Discover Online on October 3 from 4:30-5:30 pm Eastern Time. We will discuss 10 ideas for excellent inquiry-based learning.
How Do Your Students Share Their Knowledge with Others? #EdtechMissions
Teacher Reboot Camp
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
I invite you to share your ideas, tips, and resources for this week’s #EdtechMissions chat on Flipgrid , an easy to use video response web tool and app. Click here (code: 04c535) to record your response to this week’s topic, “Students as Teachers.” It’s free and takes less than 2 minutes to share! We have 2 guiding questions.
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.
New Research Compendium Addresses Productivity & Transformation When Applying Technology in Learning Math
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Recently, the 60,000-member National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) released a new “Research Compendium,” a handbook with 38 chapters , each summarizing the best research on an important aspect of teaching and learning mathematics. For the past three years, I was honored to work on the team that developed the chapter on “Technology for Mathematics Learning.
3 Benefits of Establishing a ‘Genius Hour’
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Letting students explore their own passions in the classroom can meet educational standards in innovative ways.
5 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness in the Classroom
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Beth Maloney on episode 160 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Teacher Beth Maloney helps students set goals for behavior and other techniques that improve Social Emotional Learning and student success. Learn 5 tips for integrating mindfulness into your classroom. FREE WEBINAR ON INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING.
Selfie Activities to Inspire Reflection on Digital Identity
Teacher Reboot Camp
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
“The most exciting breakthroughs of the 21st century will not occur because of technology but because of an expanding concept of what it means to be human.” – John Naisbitt. Taking selfies has become a cultural phenomenon. Selfie was the word of the year for 2013 (Brumfield, 2013). Taking selfies is an important part of a student’s sense of self, self belief, and self-esteem.
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.
Celebrating Adult Literacy and Technology
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
As we celebrate Adult Education and Family Literacy this week, we find ourselves reflecting on the progress happening across the country on behalf of the 36 million low-skilled adults in the U.S. These adults face several challenges. Multiple jobs, child care issues, and transportation issues often keep adults from attending classes that will help them improve their skills.
How to Leverage Technology to Make Videos a More Active Learning Experience
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Digital tools let educators maximize class time spent watching a video.
Research Schools: What are they and how do they work?
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Aaron Marvel on episode 158 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Aaron Marvel talks about research schools. Modeled like a “teaching hospital” – these schools have researchers and educators working hand-in-hand. Learn how they work, why more schools don’t use them, and common mistakes schools make as they implement this model.
Interview with André Spang, @Tastenspieler: Remix the Textbook!
Teacher Reboot Camp
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Each mission in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom , shares an example of the Mission in Action by a teacher I admire. When I was writing the Mission: Remix Learning in a Digital Textbook, I immediately thought about my good friend from Germany, André Spang, @Tastenspieler. I met André several years ago on #Edchat.
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.
How to use Google Classroom’s secret productivity tool: the mobile app
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
The education world is starting to get used to Google Classroom. It was released in August 2014 to much fanfare and basic features. Since then, the updates have come fast and furious, and as of January 2017, Google Classroom has more than 70 million users: students, teachers and others. We’re finding ways to become more […].
6 Steps for a Successful E-rate Application
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
By EdTech Staff Don't let the process of applying for federal funding trip you up.
3 Things Great Teachers Do
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Joe Fatheree on episode 159 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Global Teacher Prize finalist Joe Fatheree talks about what great teachers do. He shares his observations and also his hopes for improving the profession. FREE WEBINAR ON INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING. Today’s sponsor is Kids Discover Online.
To Innovate or Not to Innovate
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Innovation has been a hot topic of discussion for the past couple of years even though it is not a new or novel concept. New ideas leading to improvements have been occurring since the beginning of time. All one has to do is take a look at the evolution of the human species to see how important innovation has been leading to society as we now know it.
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.
Kids become teachers: Helping out at a Senior Center
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
As schools look ahead to serving not just student needs, but the greater needs of their community and world, service learning becomes an increasingly important part of high school education. The positive relationship between personal success and giving has been proven over and over, but it is not intuitive. When students become involved in ventures that give of their time and knowledge, they understand how important helping others is, not in an academic way but in a hands-on practical sense.
6 Ways Technology Helps Educators Tackle Low Literacy Rates
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
By Amanda Murphy Apps, videos and games can boost comprehension for students.
Top 10 Episodes So Far in Season 2 of the 10-Minute Teacher
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Thank you for listening to the 10-Minute Teacher. We’ve broken the quarter of a million download mark and growing. So many amazing educators have joined the show to inspire and encourage teachers. Here are the top 10 shows for season 2 so far. #10MT Season 2 Top 10 (So far). 5 Mistakes Teachers make the First Week of School (and how not to make them) with Linda Kardamis (#115).
Every Student Deserves a Hero Moment
Teacher Reboot Camp
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
“I believe there’s a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble… ” – May Parker, Spider-Man II. Every student should experience a hero moment when they are challenged to accomplish a grand feat to improve the lives of others. All students should be presented with missions that require them to be brave and step out of their comfort zones in order for them to build resilience.
Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools
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Mission-Minded Learning Makes the World a Better Place
Brilliant or Insane
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Shelly Sanchez Terrell, author of Hacking Digital Learning Strategies, is taking education technology integration to new heights with her EdTech Missions and mission-minded learning. In Episode 102 of the Hack Learning Podcast, Shelly explains how Mission Learning makes kids and their world better, and how teachers can launch EdTech Missions immediately with 27 ready-to-use resources […].
Improved State Leadership and More Fiber Connectivity Mark the Future of School Internet
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez While the digital divide has lessened, there is more work to be done to connect students to learning opportunities.
Powerful Leadership, Vision, and Problem Solving for Districts
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Dr. Baron Davis on episode 156 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Baron Davis believes in building partnerships with parents, businesses, and the community. Today we talk about partnerships but we also discuss casting a vision, solving problems, and how district leaders can handle the stress.
Highly-versatile, Easy-to-use Form Creator–and it’s free!
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Everywhere outside of the education industry (which seems to focus on Google Forms), JotForm is the gold standard for creation of forms whether on PCs, Macs, or mobile devices. It can be used to sign up volunteers, get feedback on events, enroll people into classes, ask for donations, or collect payments. A JotForm can even show different questions based on what a user answered in prior questions.
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.
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