Education Elements
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
As I meet with education leaders across the country, I am often asked questions about the best way to roll-out personalized learning within a district. I always struggle to answer this question since it entirely depends upon the unique needs and circumstances within each community. In some ways, it feels as if someone is asking me, “What’s the very best car I can buy?
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
In my work with Discovery Education, I help schools across the country create modern digital learning environments. Therefore, I often have the opportunity to sit with school administrators at all levels and hear first-hand their thoughts on education. In these conversations, one topic that has regularly come up over the last few weeks is the relationship between blended learning environments and engaging, relevant learning experiences.
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A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
“ More blood means more energy and oxygen, which makes our brain perform better.” – Justin Rhodes Spending time in schools as a leadership and learning coach has been some of the most gratifying work I have done. The best part is the conversations that I get to have with learners, especially at the elementary level. These always leave me invigorated and remind me why I became a teacher many years ago.
Catlin Tucker
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
Metacognition is defined as thinking about one’s thinking or learning. More formally, “metacognition was originally referred to as the knowledge about and the regulation of one’s cognitive activities in learning processes” (Veenman, Van Hout-Wolters, & Afflerbach, 2006, p.3). The ability to think about what we are learning, how we are learning, what we want to learn in the future are important skills that must be explicitly taught in classrooms.
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.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
How Makerspaces in Schools Help Students Learn to Code. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 09/28/2018 - 10:10. Computer science has taken a priority slot for K–12 teachers , as experts forecast a majority of jobs will incorporate some kind of coding skills or computational thinking by as early as 2020. . One way that schools are engaging students is by introducing coding activities in makerspaces, where students can use the creative culture to start establishing the building blocks of computational thinki
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
The start of a new school year is always busy. New students, new parents, new rules at school–but there’s one more piece that shakes up my education ecosystem: new webtools. I get so many recommendations from colleagues, trusted forums, and my Twitter feed. I recently previewed one I think you’ll like called Education Galaxy. It’s online assessment, practice, and instruction for K-6 students with a tagline: Curiously fun, amazingly effective, refreshingly affordable.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Neo LMS
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
We have spoken before about what defines a good digital citizen , and today we will extrapolate some more on that definition to include some new emerging trends. To recap, digital citizenship encompasses the ability to operate and “be” in the online world in a responsible manner that demonstrates respect for others, as well as their rights to privacy and safety.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 09/27/2018 - 15:46. As personalized learning continues to gain momentum across the U.S., more states, districts and schools are moving toward a competency-based education system that focuses on individualized learning and classroom equity. But what exactly is a competency-based education system, and what role does technology play in the design and support of this system?
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Personalized learning is the latest buzzword in an education environment bursting with new ideas but this one is impressive. In a sentence, personalized learning: “tailors instruction, expression of learning, and assessment to each student’s unique needs and preferences.” — ISTE. If you think it sounds like differentiated instruction, it does with this caveat: Personalized learning is student-directed, student-paced, and designed for each learner.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Jennifer Scott on episode 367 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jennifer Scott saves her school tens of thousands as they make their yearbook with Google Slides. She’ll also announce a giveaway of her new course that teaches you how to do it. Let’s dig into making yearbooks with Google Slides!
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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
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
“Voice, agency, and influence are ours to give and receive,” says Debora Collins, assistant superintendent for student learning at Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia. That philosophy, mirrored by other organizations throughout the region—Charlottesville Public Schools, the University of Virginia, and ReInventED Lab, among others—has led to learning opportunities that have empowered students and spurred innovation in the Charlottesville community at large, an ecosystem that participates
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
Game On: Teachers Should Continue to Gamify Classrooms. jena.passut_7651. Fri, 09/28/2018 - 15:49. Let’s be honest: If a student had a choice between playing a game or doing a math worksheet, he’d pick the game 100 percent of the time. That doesn’t mean teachers have to turn over their classrooms to “Fortnite,” “Clash of Clans” and “Pokémon Go.” Instead, there are clever ways to use games to engage and enthuse students in learning.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
It’s difficult finding kid-safe research websites that really are. Even Google SafeSearch has issues at times. Here’s my list of safe spots to send your students for research. Before rolling any of these out, preview them all to be sure they fit your unique student group: BrainPop –with the BrainPop characters, a launchpad to curiosity.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Justine MacKinnon on episode 368 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Fourth-grade teacher Justine MacKinnon helps us understand how flexible seating has changed her fourth-grade classroom. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses. Donor’s Choose. From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org proje
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.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Quality of classroom instruction and the degree to which students are provided with powerful opportunities to learn determines the effectiveness of schools. Effective teachers make the question “Why?” a classroom mantra to support a culture of reasoning and justification. Impactful teachers rely on relevant contexts to engage their students’ interest and use open-ended questions to stimulate thinking and create collaborative classrooms.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 09/24/2018 - 12:00. Imagine the perfect learning environment for your students. What would it look like? Would there be books, Chromebooks , interactive screens , comfortable chairs? Would there be a space for students to collaborate on projects or for them to work alone? Would the typical rows of chairs from days past give way to children on the floor of a makerspace , coding for robots and being creators?
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, w
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Jen Burdis on episode 370 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jen Burdis, teacher and two-time American Ninja Warrior Competitor, shares her secrets for staying healthy as a teacher. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses. Donor’s Choose. From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org projects.
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.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
A quick way to start a conversation is by asking someone about their favorite game. Whether it’s the latest video game craze (Fornite takes the cake there), a beloved childhood board game or the local sports team they never miss watching, games are an engaging topic. As adults we love games. And so do our […].
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Schools Can Train the Next Batch of Cybersecurity Pros. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 09/25/2018 - 12:37. Chances are, if you’ve heard about a student hacking a computer or network , it probably wasn’t good news. But there is a flip side to the phenomena. Some schools and organizations are working hard to channel what used to be, at best, creative mischief for good.
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Within hectic lives education company leaders can avoid feeling stuck in a perpetual state of doing business and instead claim more time as their own. The post 6 Ways Education CEOs Can Set Boundaries for Success at Every Level appeared first on Market Brief.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Rebecca Mieliwocki on episode 366 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mastermind groups are innovative ways to create safe spaces for teachers to grow and learn together. In this show, 2012 National Teacher of the Year Rebecca Mieliwocki shares how she has facilitated Mastermind groups successfully.
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.
Teacher Reboot Camp
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” – Jane D. Hull. A few weeks ago I sent my first parent newsletter to 400+ parents. The newsletter (a link and pdf) was emailed to every parent with a Spanish version as well! Next time I might try Turkish and other languages.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in October: Resources for Dyslexia Awareness Month. Resources for Digital Citizenship Week. Resources for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Qualities of an effective teacher. Purpose Driven Learning: Myths, Problems, and Education Applications. Online Classes. A list of education advisors you can trust.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
The national network of Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters) has grown substantially in the past few years. Today, the network includes 25 clusters in as many cities, stretching from New York to San Diego. EdClusters across the country are harnessing the talents of researchers, educators, policy-makers, and nonprofit leaders, all collaborating to improve education outcomes for students.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Dianne Maroney on Episode 369 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The Imagine Project has free journals and lesson plans that help students cope with the drama and trauma of life. Dianne Maroney helps teachers understand writing strategies shown to help children appreciate resilience in themselves and one another.
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Teacher Reboot Camp
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” – Jane D. Hull. A few weeks ago I sent my first parent newsletter to 400+ parents. The newsletter (a link and pdf) was emailed to every parent with a Spanish version as well! Next time I might try Turkish and other languages.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
Repetition-based worksheet homework frustrates teachers and students alike. It often struggles to get results and you never know who’s doing the work. Plus, the feedback to students comes very, very late. There’s an alternative. Try the Fast and the Curious EduProtocol, an idea from Marlena Hebern and Jon Corippo’s book, “The EduProtocol Field Guide.” It […].
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters) are local communities of practice that bring together educators, entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, and other community stakeholders (families, local government, nonprofits) to support innovative teaching and learning in their region. Digital Promise convenes this national network of community leaders committed to driving education innovation in their context to learn from one another and work together to drive the greatest possible impact in their co
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
A sponsored Post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Advancement Courses is a fantastic option for flexible, affordable professional development Advancement Courses are self-paced and not tied to a semester or physical classroom, so you can study anywhere. I’ve blogged about them before. Currently, Advancement Courses in partnership with DonorsChoose.org is working to help students and teaches in need.
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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