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.
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.
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.
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.
Neo LMS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
As schools across the country are still deciding on how to safely return to school, I have been slowly working through some new ideas, trying to plan around what may be a year full of transitions into and out of our classrooms. Where to start? I think the most important way to start the year is getting to know our students and for them to get to know us.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
Education Elements
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
In February, my husband and I bought our first home in Pasadena, Maryland, right on a creek that leads into the Chesapeake Bay. What we’ve learned since moving in is that a good number of our neighbors are sailing fanatics, which has led to my husband trying to convince me to buy a small sailboat ( a 40-50-year-old Sunfish to be exact ). My response was that we needed to build up at least a few skills and knowledge about sailing before making a purchase because the few classes I had taken in the
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.
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.
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.
Educational Technology Guy
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
I was in EMS for 22 years before retiring due to a back injury. One of my most memorable experiences was responding to New York City as a Paramedic in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. I will never forget that experience. What I saw and did are still with me, as is a type of asthma from breathing the dust. My Experience as a Paramedic on 9-11-01 We lost over 3,000 American's that day, including 8 EMS Providers, 60 Police Officers and 343 Firefighters in NYC.
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
EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Editor’s Note: This is part one of a five-part series As the 2020-21 school year begins with remote learning as the norm for most students in the U.S., educators across the nation are talking more about equity than ever before. The state superintendent in Maryland recently announced that schools would have to provide an average of 3.5 hours a day of “live learning” for each student, in the interest of equity.
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.
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Educational Technology Guy
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
I hope all is well and you and your family are staying healthy and safe. Recently, multiple school districts have been hit with ransomware (including on in my home state of CT), malware, virus's, DoS attacks (a 16 y/o student did this in Texas) and more. Here are some resources for IT and educators to help protect your network, data, faculty and students.
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.
EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
By Katherine E. Bihr, Ed.D and Susanne H. Thompson The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t only exposed the vast gap in educational equity for students, it has revealed gaps for teachers as well. Though district leaders are working diligently to get the technology and materials students need to learn remotely or in a hybrid environment, many teachers have been left feeling the pressure to perform in an entirely new instructional environment.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Unprecedented. Unusual. What was the point of living through history if you didn’t record it? Tatjana Soli, author Unimaginable. Regardless of the adjective, we are living in times unlike any most of us have ever seen. The extraordinary nature of the days lived during the Coronavirus pandemic and the protests and activism of the Black Lives Matter movement certainly pose a drastic contrast to our pre-2020 lives.
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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