eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the work of teachers across the world. Educators’ access to students, technology use, and instructional priorities shifted seismically in spring 2020. As the pandemic continued, social-emotional learning (SEL) took center stage as many educators realized teaching SEL could do a lot for students suddenly forced into remote learning.
EdTechTeam
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
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Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Unprecedented. This is the word that has been buzzing around our nation for months as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses, services, and entities have had to rethink how to operate, even reinventing themselves. Some have had to make the gut-wrenching decision to close or end their services permanently. While schools do not have the option of closing permanently or to not offer services, they do have the task of rethinking how they operate.
Catlin Tucker
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is based on a scientific understanding of how people learn. The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). The UDL framework helps educators think about and design learning experiences that allow all students to be successful.
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
It's has been great to be back in schools working shoulder to shoulder with teachers and administrators as I kicked off year two with the Corinth School District in Mississippi. Until this point, most of my interactions with educators have been through virtual presentations, workshops, and coaching. Now don't get me wrong as this has been incredibly fulfilling and a great learning experience for me.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Feedback is important. But how do teachers give it frequently and in ways that help students learn? How can teachers have time and get this done with all that is going on this Fall 2020? Today, Matthew Johnson, author of Flash Feedback , shares his advice to help get close to kids through feedback and connections in our digital classrooms.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Maker Learning is Powerful Learning. When learners engage in design experiences that are personal and accessible, authentic and challenging, collaborative and connected, and inquisitive and reflective, they have the opportunity to create connections to their learning in ways that are impossible through standardized, rote instructional practices. As educators, we know we cannot press pause on Powerful Learning; we must find ways to give our students powerful, hands-on experiences while navigating
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Here are the most-read posts for the month of August: 13 Tips for using an iPad. The Most Important Skill Students Need. Energize Remote Learning with JotForm Reports. Free Tech Safety Posters. Typing Timesavers for iPads. Great Kindergarten Websites. Top 10 iPad Shortkeys. Teacher-Authors. CBA–What it is, pros and cons, using it. Great 1st Grade Websites.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As you adapt lesson plans for distance learning, ecology offers great opportunities for backyard learning and learning at a distance. Today, Sara Owen talks about stream walks and outdoor classroom opportunities and how she uses the outdoors to teach. Sponsor: Wipebook Flipchart Wipebook is an excellent solution for educators, no matter where you’re teaching.
Neo LMS
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Education lies at the core of any society. It has a crucial role in shaping people to become strong pillars of society, capable of sustaining development in every domain. With all the changes that the digital era has brought about, it is imperious to adapt the teaching approach to suit new needs. The way we used to teach students in the past is no longer suitable and sustainable because it focused on the skills required for a different moment in time.
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Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
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Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Great reminder about the importance of play from one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors. Outdoor education might sound like a modern fad to many. However, there are so many advantages to this that it is critical for young children. Continue reading to find out why. Dispel the myth that learning only occurs in school. Many people, not just children, believe that learning only happens within the school building.
The Web20Classroom
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
In an ongoing effort to support Educators during the COVID-19 Pandemic Shaelynn Farnsworth and I continue to look for ways to use research-based instruction during remote, hybrid or face-to-face instruction. This week we look at Formative Assessment, how it works and why it can be a powerful tool no matter what your teaching and learning looks like.
Dangerously Irrelevant
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Just leaving these two tables here as I reflect on the impact of my work and where I choose to put it. The scale isn’t even close. And this doesn’t even factor in interactivity… (e.g., my 80 blog posts that have received at least 30 comments, including one that has received 618 !). Over 4.4 million page views and counting! Related Posts. Visibility and reach: Journal articles v. blog posts.
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EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
By Christy S. Martin, Ed.D A recent plea on social media the other day caught my eye. A teacher was pouring her heart out. Exhausted and stressed, she admittedly was in tears after a trying week of never-ending days, trying to please everybody, maintain a safe environment, teach kids and catch up online. My heart went out to her as I thought of all the things an already overtasked job now entails.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Labor Day, the first Monday in September , is an American holiday (though with different names throughout the world) dedicated to the achievements of American workers. Take today to think about it. Me, I’ll take it literally–labor! A keyboard, three screens, four tasks, and a six-pack of Red Bull. I’m ready! This post is for Teacher-Authors: If you’re devoting Labor Day to your writing but need a kick start, last year I posted Wrong Hands plot generator matrice.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
If you want to effortlessly become an expert in a new language, you’re probably too late. That’s an opportunity largely reserved for children. And yet, adults regularly set out to study a second (or third, or fourth) language. They embark on the difficult journey for different reasons. Some want to gain better job prospects, others seek to socialize in new circles, while still others just want an educational way to entertain themselves.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Last week, Cisco gave a preview of Webex Classrooms , a new platform that can help schools manage online and hybrid classrooms. The platform works hand in hand with Webex Meetings , Cisco’s videoconferencing service, and gives educators, students and parents a single secure place to connect online. With Webex Classrooms, teachers can schedule and launch their online classes, host virtual office hours and parent-teacher conferences, and organize classroom resources that students can easily ac
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.
Waterford
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Teachers, September is Hispanic Heritage Month! It’s always important to make sure your curriculum includes figures from many cultures and backgrounds. And now is a great time to highlight some of the Hispanic people who have made history. We’ve put together a list of seven influential Hispanic figures to include in your curriculum during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
As a new school year begins, a number of district leaders are scrambling to address concerns from parents and staff that their chosen online learning platform features content that is racist, sexist or inappropriate for children. Deann Ragsdale, assistant superintendent of educational services at La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools, located outside of San Diego, first heard about the issues with Acellus on Aug. 25, two days before her district’s first day of school.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic catapulted educators, students and their families into a new reality when schools shut down in the spring. Now, with many districts resuming remote learning , parents and guardians are playing a more hands-on role in their children’s education. But guiding kids through online learning while juggling work and other priorities is tough, especially for those who have younger children or children with special needs.
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.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Back in April, as schools across the country shifted to online instruction to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Scott Muri saw firsthand just how damaging lack of internet access can be for students and families. A team of fifth grade teachers at an elementary school invited Muri, the superintendent of Ector County Independent School District in West Texas, to participate in an online scavenger hunt they had designed for students.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Regardless of one’s political views, there seems to be consensus on one political reality: America is dangerously polarized. According to Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut, in a recent edWebinar , “The future of democracy presents a case for the critical need for school librarians in every school.”. School librarians are essential to help students gain equitable access to high-quality inquiry instructional experiences for all learners–not j
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
The fall semester of 2020 is like nothing we have seen before in higher education. Most colleges and universities in the United States are conducting classes either partly or fully online. Many students have chosen to defer or to forego their education completely. Many colleges and universities will suffer extreme financial stress; some–up to 345 colleges, according to one recent estimate –could be forced to close.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Last week, Cisco gave a preview of Webex Classrooms , a new platform that can help schools manage online and hybrid classrooms. The platform works hand in hand with Webex Meetings , Cisco’s videoconferencing service, and gives educators, students and parents a single secure place to connect online. With Webex Classrooms, teachers can schedule and launch their online classes, host virtual office hours and parent-teacher conferences, and organize classroom resources that students can easily ac
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The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
PALO ALTO, Calif. — At this moment in history, we must acknowledge that the United States has not risen to the great challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Rather than lean into a society-wide effort to protect the most vulnerable from Covid-19, we have allowed this event to expose and expand divisions within American society. These differences appear in personal actions, such as wearing masks (or not), and governmental policies, such as those that make testing and equipment freel
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Assessing students remotely is a challenge, although there are a multitude of best practices and tools to help
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
College classes are back in session around the country, or at least something that resembles them. The word “weird,” was how several professors and students described their classes during the first week of this pandemic semester. At Purdue University, for instance, officials spent the summer installing five miles of plexiglass barriers in classrooms and other spaces on campus.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic catapulted educators, students and their families into a new reality when schools shut down in the spring. Now, with many districts resuming remote learning , parents and guardians are playing a more hands-on role in their children’s education. But guiding kids through online learning while juggling work and other priorities is tough, especially for those who have younger children or children with special needs.
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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