Education Elements
JANUARY 1, 2020
What is the definition of innovation? It turns out that most people can’t agree. I’m not surprised! It’s one of those words we use so much, but we rarely pause to think about what it really means.
Edsurge
JANUARY 2, 2020
This article is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Before authoring the book “Most Likely to Succeed,” and producing the popular documentary of the same name, Ted Dintersmith made his name as a venture capitalist. Now retired, he’s devoted to education philanthropy, and supporting schools that reimagine teaching and learning.
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Digital Promise
JANUARY 2, 2020
Districts are increasingly investing in coaching programs to improve teacher practice and student outcomes. However, merely providing schools with the funding for a coaching position is not enough. To maximize the return on the investment of coaching, our research on the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP) shows that districts need to ensure that they are taking an active role in eliminating barriers to effective coaching and fostering a culture that encourages teachers to innovate their practice.
Catlin Tucker
JANUARY 1, 2020
Students rarely recognize how much progress they are making over the course of a semester or school year. Their school days tend to be a blur of information, assignments, and activities. However, if students do not appreciate their growth over time, it may be harder to understand the value of the work they are doing or stay motivated. I encourage teachers to dedicate class time to an exercise that requires students to compare two pieces of work from two different moments in time using the Google
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.
The CoolCatTeacher
JANUARY 2, 2020
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, Mrs. Grace Adkins, my 90 something-year-old mentor, took time to eat lunch with me at Dairy Queen in Camilla. She’s been on the podcast before. Mrs. Adkins is still directing the learning lab at my old school and alma mater, and she is still fighting for kids.
Neo LMS
DECEMBER 31, 2019
Dear fellow teachers, We have reached the end of another year and you probably had a busy time, especially these past weeks. From spending countless hours grading papers to endless staff meetings, from disengaged students to know-it-all parents, from cold coffee to no lunch, from sleepless nights to awful mornings, from envious comments because of your ‘many’ days off to the frustration of not having time for your personal life, we all go through the highs and lows of being a teacher
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Ed Tech from the Ground Up
DECEMBER 30, 2019
Listenwise is expanding into the elementary-grade market in response to demand from educators. The post How Education Companies Can Expand Into New Markets While Staying Focused appeared first on Market Brief.
The CoolCatTeacher
JANUARY 3, 2020
Painful Pauses Can Change Your Life From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Jeff Goins tells a story about Walt Disney in his book The Art of Work that I don’t recall hearing before. It reminds me of some painful pauses many creatives have had throughout history. The story goes something like this. Walt Disney’s Nail Walt Disney grew up in a home that struggled to pay the bills.
Dangerously Irrelevant
JANUARY 2, 2020
Since it’s now 2020, I thought it would be fun to revisit Karl Fisch’s video from 2006, titled 2020 Vision. In that video, Karl imagines he is the commencement speaker for the Arapahoe High School (AHS) Class of 2020, reflecting back on the past 13 years of schooling for that cohort. In the video, Karl envisioned a number of possibilities : AHS launches a 21st century learning initiative that is focused on preparing learners, workers, and successful contributors to the global community.
User Generated Education
JANUARY 1, 2020
20/20 vision is a term for visual acuity in which the numerator refers to distance and the denominator refers to size. Visual acuity (VA) commonly refers to the clarity of vision. Vision is all about clarity. 20/20 vision is perfect, high-definition clarity. The question is: How clear is your vision? Specifically, how clear is your vision [for your learners’] futures?
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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.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 30, 2019
Technology can collect and harness more data than ever before. But with that comes greater risks to personal privacy and potential for misuse. Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. In education, does technology create just as many problems as it solves? If so, what new challenges have emerged? As we bid farewell to the teenage years of the 21st century, we posed these questions and others to longtime industry entrepreneurs, analysts and stakeh
Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts
DECEMBER 29, 2019
Back at the end of January, I shared my healthy living goals with a video. In summary, I was tracking: Workouts – minimum 20 min. of cardio, one strength and one stretch exercise. Intermittent Fasting – a 14 hour gap overnight (also known as time restricted eating). Meditation – minimum 10 minutes guided. Reading or Writing – minimum 30 minutes, including e-books, but not podcasts.
User Generated Education
DECEMBER 29, 2019
The post is describes my 2019 Highlights. I did this for four main reasons: We, especially as teachers, should spend more time reflecting on what we are doing well – our accomplishments. Often, we don’t get the recognition we deserve. Too often educators feel too timid or undeserving to publicly acknowledge their accomplishments believing that others will perceive them as braggarts.
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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.
Ditch That Textbook
JANUARY 1, 2020
Sketchnotes can capture your attention -- and capture an idea visually. They're a great way to communicate ideas. Here are 30 education sketchnotes to give you ideas and inspiration.When I scroll Twitter for new teaching ideas, a good sketchnote can stop me in my tracks. Maybe it's the color. Maybe it's how busy the image is. Maybe it's […]. The post 30+ education sketchnotes for inspiration, ideas appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
Edsurge
JANUARY 1, 2020
This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. In 2005, Sal Khan founded Khan Academy, the online education nonprofit where is now CEO, and in 2014 he founded the Khan Lab School. Stay tuned for other reflections in the coming weeks. A lot has changed over the last decade, but it’s interesting to look at things that haven’t changed too.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 3, 2020
A few years ago, students in Alameda Unified School District in California still mostly used desktop computers. Wires ran all over classrooms, connecting desktops and projectors that sat in the center of instructional spaces, and wireless connections were spotty at best. . It wasn’t that Alameda officials didn’t understand the importance of modern IT for student learning.
Educational Technology Guy
JANUARY 3, 2020
ClipSafari is a free online resource for clip art. It has thousands of images, free to use at any time. Most people don't realize that you can't just use any image you find on the internet without crediting it or paying for it. This site makes it easy to find free images. ClipSafari continues the mission of the Open Clipart Project. Open Clipart was an incredible resource for the community until it went offline.
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.
techlearning
DECEMBER 30, 2019
This year's list includes a wide variety of educational sites and apps, from student response systems to curation tools to multimedia resources.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 30, 2019
This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Maia Sharpley’s career in education includes serving in executive positions with the New York City Department of Education, Kaplan and Charter Schools USA. Since 2018, she has been a partner at Learn Capital, a venture capital fund focused on the global education sector.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2020
Virginia’s Fairfax County Public Schools re-envisioned what career-focused education could look like. That effort began in the early 1990s and spurred a systemwide resurgence in career and technical education. The district now offers 16 career clusters, exposing students to a variety of technologies, from medical manikins to VEX robotics and 3D design tools such as Autodesk. .
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 1, 2020
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start the school year with all students “looping” into the rhythm of their classroom routines, with teachers already having a handle on every student’s strengths, struggles and home issues? A scenario in which teachers have the opportunity to go back and re-teach a hard-to-grasp skill that students completely understood last year?
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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JANUARY 1, 2020
In understanding the shift from literacy to digital literacy, it may help to take a look at the underlying assumptions of digital literacy. The post 11 Underlying Assumptions Of Digital Literacy appeared first on TeachThought.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 28, 2019
This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Chip Donohue is the founding director of the Technology in Early Child Center at Erikson Institute, and a senior fellow at the Fred Rogers Center. As I reflect on the intersection of child development, early learning and technology over the past 10 years, I am reminded of a decade of polarizing arguments for and against young children using technology.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 31, 2019
After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. On Dec. 3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes. One notable change is the FCC made permanent the Category Two budget approach it adopted in 2014, extending the trial period an extra year through the 2020 funding yea
eSchool News
JANUARY 2, 2020
Today’s educators are challenged with keeping students engaged in their learning to help them build the knowledge and employability skills they’ll need to be successful. But how do teachers accomplish this tall task and make learning irresistible? The answer lies in the effective use of multimedia learning tools. Technology on its own cannot engage students, but when multimedia learning tools are used by a highly-trained teacher, classrooms come alive and students become entirely imm
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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
DECEMBER 30, 2019
School teachers work tirelessly to help kids develop as both students and young members of society. Is it fair to ask them to prepare students for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT? It’s no secret that teachers work hard. Besides spending the required school hours on the job, they are tasked with coming up with creative lesson plans and grading assignments outside of class.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 31, 2019
Welcome to a new year and a new decade. And if your next escapade involves seeing, doing and learning, there’s plenty for you in 2020 at the many K-12 education conferences that dot the country. Whether you’re looking for pitches or professional development, networking or hobnobbing, or simply to hear about new ideas, there’s something for you in our calendar below.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 31, 2019
There are countless potential threats to the volumes of data K–12 school districts collect: Almost daily cyberattack attempts. Natural disasters. Human error or system failures. The errors could delay crucial operations such as payroll — or even force schools or districts to temporarily close if there is no way to quickly recover any lost data. It’s important that K–12 IT leaders and other administrators are able to quickly recover any lost information, and a simple backup isn’t enough.
Teacher Tech
DECEMBER 28, 2019
New Features in Google Sites As always, Google is always getting better. Google Sites is no exception. Some exciting new features have come to Google Sites recently. Sites is an easy way to create a website that integrates Google Drive documents. Simply double click and choose Drive files to embed. Use Google Sites to create […]. The post 3 New Google Sites Features appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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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