Neo LMS
MAY 6, 2021
I have long believed that spring presents an excellent time for educators to explore new ideas and try some new digital tools in the classroom. As we look to boost student engagement with the content and keep up the momentum through the end of what has not been an easy or typical school year, trying some different ideas or adding some games into our classroom might just be the boost that we are looking for.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 5, 2021
Here’s a great article on a topic I don’t talk about enough–proper posture at the computer. Written by “Karen Weaver a 3rd grade elementary school teacher and author of the upcoming children’s book “The Magic Pencil”, it covers all the basics. I think you’ll enjoy it: Good Sitting Posture in Front of the Computer Explored.
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A Principal's Reflections
MAY 2, 2021
Imagine if we all had a crystal ball? It sure would have come in handy prior to the pandemic. What if I told you that we might have actually had one in the form of a retro animated series that aired over fifty years ago that predicted some modern technological innovations? Below is how I opened Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms : One of my favorite shows as a kid was The Jetsons.
Catlin Tucker
MAY 3, 2021
There are two things I am certain of in education. First, learner variability is the norm, not the exception. Second, technology is here to stay. So, how do we design and facilitate learning experiences to remove barriers and allow all students to succeed? How can we leverage technology to provide meaningful choices within a learning experience and create the time and space needed to work with individual students or small groups of learners?
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.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 7, 2021
Every district has a different plan for bringing students back into the classroom. Some schools, like those in Florida’s Martin County, reopened for in-person instruction in August and have offered full-time, face-to-face instruction since. By contrast, in some California schools, students have not returned to school buildings since March of 2020. The pandemic created a mandatory pilot program for virtual learning that many schools weren’t prepared for.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 3, 2021
Teacher Appreciation Week: The First Full Week of May. There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics. They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 4, 2021
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Joel Lookadoo, 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, shares why he loves teaching. He also shares the stories he is seeing of teachers (and students) overcoming and gives encouragement for teachers now. Listen to Joel Lookadoo’s Inspiration and Stories. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 5, 2021
Esports provides a socially distant, collaborative and competitive opportunity for students in any learning environment. These games may also provide a benefit to students beyond safe social interaction with their peers. Students who participate in esports clubs may learn skills to cope with stressors, especially if they practice those skills from a young age.
Neo LMS
MAY 4, 2021
When used as a tool for sharing knowledge and thoughts, podcasts become an innovative teaching method. Teachers can create personalized materials for lessons, content for research and revision, fun facts, and guidelines that students can easily access on any device whenever and wherever they want. Podcasts stimulate and promote creativity. When teachers assign individual or team podcast projects, students are engaged in an ample creative process.
Dangerously Irrelevant
MAY 2, 2021
Books I finished reading (or rereading) in April 2021… The Spy Who Came In From the Cold , John le Carré [thriller]. Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the 20th Century , Orson Scott Card [sci fi]. Hope you’re reading something fun too! Related Posts. Books I read in May 2020. Books I read in June 2020. Books I read in July 2020. Books I read in December 2020.
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 2, 2021
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EdTech Magazine
MAY 6, 2021
While some K–12 districts in the nation are still experiencing low minority student enrollment in Advanced Placement classes, Westerville North High School is not among them. The district increased black student enrollment in AP classes by 600 percent back in 2006. The Ohio high school additionally saw a 35 percent increase in students’ scores on AP exams rising from 3 to 4.
Digital Promise
MAY 4, 2021
Low science and math proficiency in Nevada’s public school system indicates there are inherent and structural inequities that exist. As a researcher and innovation leader, I wanted to explore the “why” behind the low proficiency rates. I conducted empathy interviews to gain a deeper understanding of the structural inequities from the perspective of teachers and students closest to the challenge.
Waterford
MAY 3, 2021
Who doesn’t look forward to field day at the end of the year? Field day means time to unwind and have fun as a class, and it can be a defining memory for many children long after they move on from your classroom. We’ve split this list of 50 fun field day games and activities in two. Half are appropriate for in-person and hybrid classrooms depending on local guidelines, and half are great for distance learning classrooms. 25 Field Day Games for Elementary School Students.
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 7, 2021
Here are the most-read posts for the month of April : Whiteboard Apps You’ll Love. JotForm Approvals–Great Way to Manage Workflow. 5 Websites for 4th Grade Word Study. 16 Spring Cleaning Steps for Computers. What Do You Think is the Hardest Tech Problem? (a poll). 5 (free) Security Posters. Using VR in Schools. Classroom Activities for Earth Day. Need math resources?
Ditch That Textbook
MAY 6, 2021
Back in face-to-face classes, we can keep the engagement of the Zoom chat. Here are five options you can use. During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, teachers found lots of things they HATED about remote teaching. They also found new teaching practices they LOVED. You may have hated teaching via Zoom or other videoconferencing platforms. But lots of […].
EdTech Magazine
MAY 6, 2021
In response to the increasing conversation about digital equity, schooling loss and achievement gaps, many schools are examining student data more closely this year. Curating and analyzing students’ data can lead to impressive initiatives when done effectively. When Randall Sampson took on this task at Westerville North High School, the result was a 600 percent increase in Black student enrollment in Advanced Placement classes.
Edsurge
MAY 6, 2021
Kahoot, it seems, is just heating up. The publicly traded, game-based learning company announced Thursday that it was acquiring Clever, a digital learning platform used widely among K-12 schools in the U.S. Kahoot will snap up Clever for a combination of cash and shares, at an enterprise value between $435 and $500 million, depending on the latter company’s performance and revenue in the 2021-22 school year.
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.
Education Elements
MAY 3, 2021
More than a year ago, I - like many others - was hunkering down for what I thought would be a two-week quarantine. Thirteen months later, I have found myself adapting to my circumstances. I have created a comfortable work-from-home space, embraced many home DIY projects. I’ve started a herb garden, purchased a inflatable baby pool (I don’t have a baby) and I have had enough time to get in and out of shape.multiple times.
EdTechTeacher
MAY 4, 2021
Instead of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are making it a whole month with FREE EdTechTeacher webinars over the next few weeks. We know the last year has been like no other and teachers have been pushed to the brink. We talk and work with teachers all over the globe and want to share our collective knowledge with you. So come with your questions and your insights and join our instructors for a jammed-packed half-hour of learning on these topics.
EdNews Daily
MAY 3, 2021
By James Sanders When hiring teachers post-COVID, in many ways, little has changed. However, in many ways, everything has changed since the onset of the pandemic. At the very least, hiring teachers has become much more challenging. The number of available, qualified teachers has dropped significantly in the last 12 months. If you are a teacher, it is a seller’s market.
Edsurge
MAY 4, 2021
It’s a bit of a mystery what goes on inside the brain when students learn. But thanks to relatively new breakthroughs in portable EEG devices, which can measure the brain’s electrical activity in what are known as brainwaves, researchers are able to run experiments in classrooms as never before. Ido Davidesco, an assistant professor of learning sciences at the University of Connecticut, says such research will yield insights that can help teachers do their jobs better.
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.
MAY 5, 2021
Critical thinking is the ongoing application of unbiased, accurate, and ‘good-faith’ analysis, interpretation, contextualizing, and synthesizing multiple data sources and cognitive perspectives in pursuit of understanding. What are the 7 critical thinking strategies? Someone emailed me recently asking that question and I immediately wondered how many more than seven there were. 27?
EdTechTeacher
MAY 3, 2021
Technology in the service of learning is the foundation of the work that we do at EdTechTeacher. While technology can provide efficiencies for educators, allow for streamlined instruction, and facilitates distribution of digital assignments, we try to embrace technology in the hands of students as a creation platform. There are countless tools available for students to create with technology, tools where they can express their understanding, unique perspective, story or approach to a concept.
EdNews Daily
MAY 3, 2021
By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series. Businesses often refer to the 80/20 rule. When they do, it is in this context: 80 percent of our sales come from 20 percent of our customers. Or 20 percent of our customers account for 80 percent of our customer service issues. Almost any organization can probably come up with an 80/20 rule.
Edsurge
MAY 4, 2021
Enrolling in college is not the same as graduating from college. It’s a distinction that, when spelled out, seems sort of obvious. But it’s not one reflected in so many of the policies and practices of higher education. And that has contributed to the fact that 36 million Americans have earned some college credit, but not an actual degree. Recognition of this phenomenon—and the problems it can cause for students, employers and colleges—is growing.
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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
The Hechinger Report
MAY 6, 2021
Thirteen-year-old Erikah didn’t like turning on their computer camera and talking during remote math class this last year. They missed being able to raise their hand to call the teacher over if they need to ask for help, and found it hard to focus on classwork in their apartment. Like many other middle schoolers, Erikah found remote learning to be a frustrating and isolating experience.
EdTechTeacher
MAY 7, 2021
Flipgrid is a fantastic tool that students can utilize to create videos. Using Flipgrid, students can record videos of themselves telling a story, speaking in a target language, practicing reading fluency, solving a math problem, and much more. Flipgrid can be accessed from almost any device including computers, iPads, Chromebooks, and smartphones. When students are on a computer or Chromebook, they can also record their screen as they present a slideshow or create a demonstration of something t
TeachThought - Learn better.
MAY 2, 2021
12 Things Every Lesson You Teach Should Have. by Terry Heick. What should every lesson have? It’s a challenge to say what every single lesson imaginable should always have every single time no matter what. There are always exceptions. But what elements should be in nearly every lesson nearly every time? I could’ve kept the list shorter and gotten closer to ‘every single lesson every single time,’ but didn’t see the point in that when the goal here is to help you thi
Edsurge
MAY 3, 2021
When Carlo Diy throws out a question to his high school entrepreneurship and marketing students, he steels himself for an uncomfortable few moments ahead. “It's just crickets,” says Diy, a second-year teacher at Durham Public Schools in North Carolina. “That's been really challenging for me and, I know, for pretty much all other teachers during remote learning.
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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