Digital Promise
APRIL 29, 2019
When used effectively, technology can greatly contribute to creating equity in schools. It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. However, we can only realize these equity-centered benefits when we use technology in innovative and powerful ways.
ViewSonic Education
APRIL 29, 2019
Can you think of an aspect of life that has not yet been influenced by modern technology? Chances are high that the answer is no! This is especially true in the education sector, which finds varying degrees of digital transformation happening all time. In that regard, from interactive whiteboards to front-facing projectors, the digital transformation in the education sector has yielded its own technological industry - EdTech.
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techlearning
MAY 1, 2019
The world of AV tech is booming, with new trends like AR and VR reinvigorating the field with innovative ways to incorporate learning.
Catlin Tucker
MAY 1, 2019
As elementary students learn how to read, teachers administer reading fluency tests and listen to students read passages. During these reading fluency tests, teachers listen for speed, accuracy, and expression. Nothing can replace this formal assessment, but it’s helpful to teach students to track their words per minute between these reading fluency assessments.
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
APRIL 28, 2019
A great deal has changed over the past few years not just in society, but also in education. Many of these changes are a result of the exponential advances in technology and the role these tools play in shaping both our personal and professional lives. As a result, innovative practices emerged in many shapes and sizes. To answer the call of disruption, new thinking had to emerge.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 3, 2019
3 Ways to Ensure New K–12 Digital Infrastructure Fits. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 05/03/2019 - 14:54. While K–12 schools are working to guarantee their data is secure , educational IT experts are raising concerns over the safety and accessibility of physical IT infrastructure in schools. . Limited space means schools are often forced to store essential technology alongside other items, such as physical education equipment and janitorial supplies. .
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Digital Promise
APRIL 30, 2019
Across the United States and around the world, educators are being called on to help their students prepare for futures in an increasingly computational world. Integrating computational thinking into activities, lessons, and curricula not only supports building new skills, but also enhances learning and engagement in every discipline. However, there are still many more educators who do not feel comfortable with computational thinking concepts than those who do.
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
APRIL 29, 2019
Making time for creativity to blossom means new ideas, pivots and disruptions are within an entrepreneur's grasp. The post 3 Ways CEOs Can Make Space for Creativity–for Employees and Themselves appeared first on Market Brief.
Neo LMS
APRIL 30, 2019
Many successful thinkers, inventors and revolutionaries have dyslexia*. From Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Alexander Graham-Bell to Mohamed Ali, Walt Disney, John Lennon, Steven Spielberg and Richard Branson. Not forgetting the poster-people of dyslexia, Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs. All seven “man”-made wonders have been designed by dyslexic architects.
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 1, 2019
Teachers spend hours giving effective feedback only to have students not respond or use it to improve. In this case, one could argue that the teacher isn’t giving effective feedback because it is not being used to learn. Twelve-year English teacher turned principal Jordan Catapano helps us have more effective feedback that actually works to improve learning.
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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
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 29, 2019
3 Ways K–12 Schools Can Maximize IT Management Tools. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 04/29/2019 - 16:03. Asset management tools can help ensure students, faculty and staff have the digital resources they need without overburdening IT directors and their staff. . At Acero Schools , administrators tried to manage a school district of 7,500 students manually, however the demand was too high for the one system administrator and five help desk technicians. .
Digital Promise
MAY 1, 2019
The Dynamic Learning Project (DLP) utilizes coaching for classroom teachers to increase impactful use of technology in select schools across the country. In our new video below, educators from the Yough School District in southwestern Pennsylvania share how the DLP has positively impacted teaching and learning in their classrooms. “He brings some of my lessons to life and and puts another spin on it, makes it even bigger and a lot more fun,” said Tricia Fretts, a teacher at West Newton Elementar
Neo LMS
APRIL 30, 2019
In the age of standardized testing, it’s all too common for educators to rely on the same teaching and testing methods for every student. Unfortunately, this doesn’t account for different learning needs and abilities. Even when diverse needs are addressed, it can be difficult for educators to actually design new materials that effectively educate and assess these students.
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 3, 2019
Jon Harper on Episode 485 This time of year is a challenging one for educators. It is easy to feel overwhelmed. Today’s show will encourage and help you to overcome that overwhelmed feeling with 21-year educator Jon Harper. Listen to Jon Harper help us handle overwhelm Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Bio as Submitted Jon is the author of My Bad: 24 Educators Who Messed Up, Fessed Up and Grew , the host of My Bad and the co-host of Teachers’ Aid.
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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 1, 2019
May 28th-31st: Coaching or Mentoring. BOGO — Buy one month; get the second free. Do any of these sound like you? Your kindergartners don’t know what ‘enter’, ‘spacebar’, ‘click’ or many other techie words mean but you need to teach them to keyboard, internet, and become digital citizens. How do you start? You have new students in your class who haven’t had technology training.
Digital Promise
MAY 2, 2019
Educators welcome a diverse set of students into their classrooms daily. Every student brings a unique background with their own set of experiences, interests, strengths, and challenges. An educator’s role is to understand this variability and account for it while teaching complex curriculum in a way that each student feels supported and successful.
Ditch That Textbook
MAY 3, 2019
ALL of our students deserve to have access to the content we are teaching. A one-size-fits-all classroom is not practical for any group of students. Luckily with the technology available to us, we can create a learning environment that makes the content accessible to all of our learners. Matter of fact many of the technology […].
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 1, 2019
Dr. Sarah Fine on episode 484 Dr. Sarah Fine, co-author of In Search of Deeper Learning, The Quest to Remake the American High School talks about her research into remarkable high school experiences. Scroll down to download the transcript for this episode. Listen to Dr. Sarah Fine Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.
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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 29, 2019
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: How to Move Pics Around in Docs. Category: Images.
Digital Promise
APRIL 30, 2019
This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Read the original version here. Anthony Jack , an assistant professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, knows a thing or two about what it’s like for first-generation college-goers — how daunting it can be, and how many students struggle not only with a feeling that they don’t belong, but also with worries that they won’t succeed.
Ditch That Textbook
MAY 1, 2019
Texts and images related to the content we teach can spark students’ imagination. Provoke controversy and fierce debate. Inspire them to see themselves — and the world differently. But done poorly, they can be one-dimensional learning. Fact recall-based. Anything but memorable. What makes the difference? What causes some lessons to flourish and others to flop?
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 29, 2019
Pat Hensley on episode 481 of the 10-minute teacher Preventing burnout, finding the right colleagues, communication, the struggle with perfection… these topics are just some of the encouragements that 30-year special education teacher-turned-college-professor Pat Hensley has for teachers everywhere. Also author of The Successful Teacher’s Handbook , this South Carolina teacher has a message of hope and encouragement from her experience in education that will help all of us get motiva
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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 3, 2019
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th-10th. In honor of these tenacious, creative individuals, here are some of our favorite teacher articles: 18 Things Teachers Do Before 8am. Definition of ‘Teacher’. How to be a Tech Teacher. 10 Steps to Become a Better Geek. 21 Reasons Why You Know You’re a Teacher. You Know You’re a Techy Teacher When…. Just Another Day In Computer Lab.
ViewSonic Education
APRIL 29, 2019
Would you say that you’re a productive person? As time has gone on, our society has become more and more results-oriented. We know, it’s tough. Whether it’s in the classroom or in the workplace, sometimes it’s necessary for productivity to see a boost. That’s where interactive flat panel displays come in. Thanks to the implementation of technology into the classroom, research has discovered that these tools boost productivity for teachers and students alike.
Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 29, 2019
Think back to your time in elementary school. Did you have one of those systems where your teacher rated your day using colored cards, moving clips, or some other form of points? Do you remember having to move that clip? Do you remember having it marked in your folder? What about a prize box? Did […].
Education Elements
MAY 1, 2019
It’s that time of year again. Wildflowers are blooming (at least here in Texas!). The sun is setting later. Winter jackets are being retired. The season is changing around us, just as it is in our schools. Around the country, test prep and standardized testing season are in full swing. End-of-year projects and field trips are approaching – and teacher appreciation week is coming up in the second week in May!
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Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 30, 2019
Here are the most-read posts for the month of April: An Open Letter to Teachers About Online Classes. 11 Projects to Teach Digital Citizenship. The 15-second Slideshow. What to do when you lose a digital document. Have Google Takeout at Your End-of-Year Party. 12 Tech Tasks To End the School Year. Kindergartners need Technology too! 10 Myths about Teaching with Tech.
Edsurge
MAY 2, 2019
We are now living in a technological world and the future of work is this: Tech workers will no longer solely work in the tech industry. Every field will hire employees with strong digital skills, and this trend will only continue to accelerate. To prepare for this reality, there are a growing number of learn-to-code organizations exposing students as young as Kindergarten to computer science education.
Digital Promise
APRIL 29, 2019
This week, as part of the UN Global Festival of Action in Bonn, Germany, we’re thrilled to announce the second MY World 360° playlist—a collection of youth-produced immersive stories from around the world that spotlight issues most relevant to young people and their communities. The release marks the first anniversary of the launch of MY World 360°, a partnership between United Nations SDG Action Campaign, Digital Promise Global, and Oculus, supporting young people worldwide to develop their dig
Tom Murray
APRIL 27, 2019
Jennifer Gonzalez (@CultofPedagogy) joins Tom for this #LeadershipMinute. To check out Jennifer’s incredible blog, visit cultofpedagogy.com.
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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