Neo LMS
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Whether online or face-to-face, teachers are always looking for ways to create engaging learning experiences. Integrating presentations in teaching is an accessible way to bring technology to the classroom and make the best digital tools available. A slideshow lesson conveys information effectively and supports learning since most of it is done visually.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
This is a great article for new teachers who might not have seen the traditional classroom experience. One teacher offers tips to help new starters who did their training in lockdown to feel at home in their classroom: New Teachers: 10 Ways to Claim Your Classroom Space. The first terms as an early career teacher are daunting: and it can be a while until you feel completely settled in your new role.
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Neo LMS
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
There is a growing need for STEM skills in the workplace, as it has been reported that there will be 3.5 million jobs available by 2025 that require STEM skills. In researching some recent statistics about job outlook for the future, I found a report from the World Economic Forum that shared predictions for the key skills needed by 2022. The skills that were emphasized included collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Catlin Tucker
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
While coaching teachers this month, several expressed a desire to include review and practice activities in their station rotation lessons to help students prepare for end-of-the-semester assessments. Helping students review for an exam often takes the form of a study guide or review game. These traditional approaches to review are problematic on three fronts.
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.
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
When I reflect on my childhood there were numerous profound experiences that impacted my trajectory. I still vividly remember spending my summers in Ocean City, NJ where one set of my grandparents resided. To this day there is just something magical about the beach. My grandfather Robert Lewis had many hobbies that intrigued me and my brothers. One of them was making jewelry.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
#ISTE had an interesting discussion on how to foster digital citizenship in schools. This is especially critical because students are spending so much more time than ever before online. Here’s a peak at their conversation and then a link to the rest: The 5 competencies of digital citizenship. If you think teaching digital citizenship is all about warnings and recriminations, you might be doing it wrong.
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Waterford
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Teaching students to read is so much more than sitting them down in front of a book. It takes an intentional mix of explicit classroom lessons, individualized support, and family engagement to help children develop strong reading skills. But, how do we know what strategies will work best? Have you ever stopped to think about what brain science says about how children learn to read—and how that might make your teaching even more effective?
Education Elements
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
To many in the gardening and plant world, bonsais are among the most impressive trees. Bonsai is seen as a blend of gardening and art – a way to create living sculptures. A gardener might spend decades pruning the tree, little by little, year over year, so that it grows to the gardener’s exact vision. For instance, a Coast Redwood tree that, in the wild might grow to 100’-200’, may only grow to 1’ under the curated, decades-long care of the gardener.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, a passionate educational consultant for T4Edtech, traveled to Italy and surrounding areas and has some interesting insights into their education efforts during the pandemic: From An Italian Train: Education during the Pandemic. I recently returned from a long-awaited trip to Italy in which I spent a considerable amount of time traveling throughout the Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio provinces.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The nearly 100,000 public K–12 schools in the U.S. sit on 2 million acres of land and are among the largest public energy consumers, according to K12 Climate Action. The Aspen Institute initiative launched in 2020 with the goal of enacting changes in schools that can help move the U.S. toward environmental sustainability. These measures include shifting to solar power and other clean energy sources, instituting more sustainable food use practices and switching to nonfossil fuel to run school bus
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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
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Texas has become a battleground over book banning. A state representative is investigating which school districts carry titles that could cause students “discomfort.” The governor has accused school libraries of carrying pornography and demanded a review of their stacks. Now entering the fray is a cavalry of librarians, who are taking to social media in opposition of what they say is an attack on their professionalism—and on student access to diverse books.
The Jose Vilson
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
“Yeah, so first of all, I just want to give a little context. So Shell and Siccar Point Energy are trying to push a new oil field on the UK Parliament, the Cambo oil field, which is gonna be off the coast of Scotland, which obviously is my home. I just wanna start off by saying you should be absolutely ashamed of yourself …” With that, climate youth activist Lauren MacDonald named the tension in the room and laid it bare for the watching world.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
An Exercise in Digital Storytelling. To engage my 11th-grade English students during the 2020–21 school year, I created a digital storytelling unit. Whether they attended school in person or remotely, it was a success. Students were able to explore various frames of reference, identify a personal story to share using digital media, and experience empathy throughout the process.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Teachers and students within K–12 districts need a functional network to maintain a meaningful learning environment, especially as many districts continue to offer remote learning options. How, though, can IT leaders improve the health of their networks without disrupting classes when they discover their infrastructure isn’t holding up? IT professionals in K–12 schools must consider the three elements of their IT backbone: the wiring closet, the edge data centers and the main data center.
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.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
I had to use the bathroom. Badly. Yet, there were 22 students sitting in my classroom finishing their independent reading activity. The timer went off. Twenty-two heads snapped up to attention. One boy raised his hand—the same boy who always does after silent sustained reading—to ask, “Ms. Adams, what are we doing today?” Bathroom! My body reminded me.
EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
By Robert Iskander In the world of remote and hybrid learning, measuring student engagement is the key. Virtual and hybrid learning have been like a dream for many students, thriving on these new learning models. For other students, it’s more like a nightmare, either from a lack of technology in which to participate, or because they may lack the necessary skills for online learning and collaboration.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Need a few websites and apps to fill in sponge time? Here are Thanksgiving websites that will keep students busy and still teach them: Berenstein Bears Give Thanks (app). Canadian Thanksgiving. Online/Offline Thanksgiving activities. Plimoth Plantation –a field trip of a Pilgrim’s life. Included on this real-life site is a video of the Pilgrim’s crossing to the New World.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
For educators and students, the pandemic has presented a whole new set of challenges. In this excerpt from a recent CDW Tech Talk webcast, learn how technology has enabled remote learning and kept students and faculty connected under difficult circumstances. WATCH MORE: Emily Bell shares how Georgia's Fulton County Schools navigated the digital divide.
Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions
The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Scientists agree that climate change is real and urgent. But many kids in the U.S. aren’t necessarily sure—even ones who have experienced its effects firsthand. That’s one thing Katie Worth, a former reporter for the PBS show Frontline, found while researching her new book, “ Miseducation ,” about how schools teach climate science. During a visit to a science class in Paradise, Calif., following a devastating wildfire that destroyed most of the town in 2018, she made a startling discovery.
EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
By John Barnett “It’s about changing your lens to assign new meaning to an old story so you can re-author to serve you better in the future.” ? Max Kline, Rhythmic Mind A compelling partnership in California’s Bay Area is providing music-supported therapeutic learning and empowerment to students at the Alameda County Juvenile Hall. Thanks to the California Arts Council (CAC) JUMP StARTs grant that focuses on supporting system-engaged youth in the California justice system, two organizations?
Teacher Tech
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Google Sites is a great way to provide students tutorial documents. Try these 3 features to customize your Google Sites pages. The post 3 Google Sites Things to Try appeared first on Teacher Tech.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
To understand the pandemic’s impact on middle schoolers, picture the pain of lunchtime. A bunch of uncomfortable adolescents are navigating social distancing rules while figuring out when and if to take down their masks. It’s not going well. Some have given up eating lunch entirely, which worries Phyllis Fagell, a school counselor and author of the book Middle School Matters.
This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
The most controversial new tech tool for colleges since the start of the pandemic is automated proctoring, which aims to detect cheating on online exams by using algorithms that watch students via their webcam and look for suspicious patterns of behavior—often sending clips of questionable moments to professors for later review. Just in the past few months, a law student sued an automated proctoring company , students have complained about their use in student newspaper editorials and professors
EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Retired IBM EdTech Executive and Former President of ScholarChip Join Global Grid for Learning’s Executive Team Global Grid for Learning (GG4L) announces the appointment of Michael King as a Director on the Board and President. King brings over 35 years of experience to the role having spent years as IBM’s VP and General Manager, Global Education Industry.
Teacher Tech
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
A key element of Google Jamboard is the ability to add sticky notes to share ideas. However, layers in Jamboard will hide content. Knowing how to alternate what order elements on the Jam are in provides a better Jamboard experience. Google Jamboard Move Up elements. The post Google Jamboard: Bring It UP appeared first on Teacher Tech.
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Why might you need alternatives to Bloom's Taxonomy? While wonderful, it neglects important ideas that see the whole child. The post 6 Alternatives To Bloom’s Taxonomy For Teachers appeared first on TeachThought.
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Edsurge
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The last time I taught in a physical college classroom was in 1999, when my adult students shook off their weariness from a day of working and taking care of their children to pay attention to their classmates and me for three hours. Much has changed since then, as the world of online learning built for working adults has grown. As an advisor at an online college, I know that adults are attracted to the flexibility of an asynchronous online learning environment and the pace of accelerated semest
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas — Most years, by the third week of first grade, Heather Miller is working with her class on writing the beginning, middle and end of simple words. This year, she had to backtrack — all the way to the letter “H.”. This story also appeared in USA Today. “Do we start at the bottom or do we start at the top?” Miller asked as she stood in front of her class at Doss Elementary.
Teacher Tech
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Free Game templates for Google Slides that use Dice. Install Dice Slides by Schoolytics to have Google Dice. The post How to Create Google Slides Games appeared first on Teacher Tech.
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
What Are The Best Websites For Taking A Virtual Field Trip? Don’t have the budget for a field trip to … The 45 Best Websites For Taking A Virtual Field Trip Read More. The post The 45 Best Websites For Taking A Virtual Field Trip appeared first on TeachThought.
Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon
Have you ever caught an employee sleeping during training? Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right? Wrong! Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget. By utilizing newer components that enable interactive sequences, navigable content to respond to your audience, and pop quizzes for informal knowledge checks
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