The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Screencastify and Screencasting for Formative Assessment (a sponsored post) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Screencasting is a useful assessment tool. While I use it for my video tutorials, I also have my students make their own screencasts to help me assess their progress. In this blog post, I’ll share how I use screencasting to assess student work.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
TCEA 2018: How to Incorporate 3D Printing into Any Lesson Plan. meghan.bogardu…. Thu, 02/08/2018 - 11:00. At first, the 3D printers were neat gadgets that produced Yoda heads, Pikachus and other cool knickknacks. Then, Clear Creek Independent School District librarians Shirley Dickey, Laura Gladney-Lemon and Mindy Hutt began to see the real educational value in their MakerBot machines.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Man is a thinking creature. We like evaluating ideas and sharing thoughts. That’s a good thing. The more we collaborate, the smarter we all become. Implicit in this is that we don’t claim someone else’s ideas as our own. In fact, it’s illegal to do this. Read through this rephrasing of American copyright law: “The law states that works of art created in the US after January 1, 1978, are automatically protected by copyright once they are fixed in a tangible medium (l
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
The greater Pittsburgh Region is bustling with innovation and houses big-name companies, such as Google, Uber, UPMC and PNC. It is no secret why Pittsburgh attracts such a variety of industry titans: Education. The region is home to world-class university research centers, the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, which help cultivate a spirit of innovation.
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.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Pam Moran on episode 246 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. You can change one simple thing to help transform your classroom. Change is a decision, not to leap forward but to take one small step and then another. Today, Pam Moran, finishes up our series encouraging us to take small steps that make a big difference.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Tech Engages Today’s Students, But Teachers Need Support. meghan.bogardu…. Tue, 02/06/2018 - 09:13. This generation of students is beyond tech-savvy and could be described as tech-innate. Since this group has grown up in a high-tech society, they think spatially and in 4D, which is different than past generations. As digital leaders, it is important to cultivate systemic conditions in education that support and nurture a growth mindset for these students, while allowing them to utilize their tec
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Web20Classroom
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Co-Written with my friend and business partner Shaelynn Farnsworth In all the work that Shaelynn and I do with teachers across the US and beyond we see educators creating amazing learning environments for students. From the use of 1:1 technology to enabling students to learn authentically, these really are incredible times to teach and learn. However, among all the flash and pageantry there is struggle.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Day 35 of 80 Days of Excellence From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Every day I go around the classroom and greet every child by name, and I inquire about the empty chairs. If a child is out, I want all of the other kids to know that child is important to me. Sometimes I’ll send an email, or I might need to ask the front office where they are.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
TCEA 2018: Small Steps Lead to Big Wins in Blended Learning. meghan.bogardu…. Fri, 02/09/2018 - 10:21. There are an ocean of possibilities with blended learning, so it’s best to dip your toes in the water rather than jumping in and drowning, according to an expert who spoke Feb. 8 at the TCEA Convention & Exposition. “Think big, but start small,” said Mary Rizzi, educational technology coach for Beaufort County School District in South Carolina, which educates more than 21,000 students.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Here are some fun Valentine sites to fill those few minutes betwixt and between lessons, projects, bathroom breaks, lunch, and everything else: Apps. Drag-and-drop. Dress up the heart. Google Drawings Magnetic Poetry from Ctrl Alt Achieve. Games and puzzles. Games and stories. ‘I love you’ in languages Afrikaans to Zulu. Line up the hearts. Match. Mouse skills.
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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
A Principal's Reflections
FEBRUARY 4, 2018
Have you ever had a conversation with someone and knew with certainty that he or she was not listening? Of course, you have. It is fairly easy to tell when someone is not engaged in a conversation either through lack of eye contact, facial expressions, or the loathed phrase "What did you just say?" The chances are that the shoe has been on the other foot and you have been guilty of the same behavior.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Tony Vincent on episode 247 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Want to show your cursor on the iPad screen? Want to find the cents button? Want to help a student with a unique character spell their name? There’s a trick for these things and more on the iPad. Today, Tony Vincent shares six ideas every iPad teacher needs to know.
Teacher Reboot Camp
FEBRUARY 3, 2018
“The heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of.”- Blaise Pascal. People around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day! It’s a holiday that inspires our learners to let friends, family members, and loved ones know how much they care about them by sending cute cards and sweets. However, you can also inspire students to learn grammar, math, geography, science, and more with the 14 Valentine’s Day inspired activities below.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
One of the fastest growing technologies in education is forms–to gather information, curate data, test students, and much more. There are lots of platforms available but for many, JotForm is the gold standard whether on PCs, Macs, or mobile devices. JotForm offers what seems to be an endless supply of professional-looking templates that can be used to sign up volunteers, get feedback on events, enroll students into classes, ask for donations, collect payments, and much more.
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.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
TCEA 2018: 3 Tips to Create More Exciting Professional Development. meghan.bogardu…. Thu, 02/08/2018 - 16:53. During his buoyant and fast-paced TCEA Convention & Exposition session, Steve Dembo, a consultant and expert on PD, demonstrated how to “de-zombify” professional development by getting people out of their seats. Dembo, the former Director of Learning Communities for Discovery Education , offered his tricks for revving up training sessions and faculty meetings by encouraging attendees
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Mike Roberts on episode 250 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. We need more strategies than fist to five or thumbs up thumbs down. Teacher Mike Roberts give five strategies that can help us with formative assessment AND classroom management. Sponsor: The US Matific Games are coming this February.
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
It’s a common request from teachers of students: Study. Go home and study. Go back over the material. Re-read the material. When we ask students to do this, we mean well. We want them to succeed. But we’re asking them to study in a way the brain hates. The problem: the information is flowing in […].
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
This is part of the 169 tech tips for your class-but this is a bonus, not included in the ebook, just for readers of Ask a Tech Teacher: Tech Tip #170: Cover your webcam when you aren’t using it! Why? privacy. security. peace of mind. Sign up for a new tip each week or buy the entire 169 Real-world Ways to Put Tech into Your Classroom. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years.
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.
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Because ed-tech products may cross the lines of several budget areas, schools can be creative in finding the funds to pay for them. The post Blurry Lines Around K-12 Funding Means Schools Have Options to Pay for Ed-Tech Products appeared first on Market Brief.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Matific is a fantastic website for K-6 students. It’s part virtual math manipulative, part math game, and part personal math instruction. Right now, your school can join the Matific Math games and win cash and prizes as your students learn math. It’s FREE, and they’ll help you set it up.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
TCEA 2018: Tech Upgrades Begin with Professional Development. meghan.bogardu…. Wed, 02/07/2018 - 17:28. The foundation to Aldine Independent School District ’s recent massive technology and classroom upgrades was cemented by first supporting teachers and administrators. “Five years ago, we had minimal technology in our classrooms,” Nguyen Bui, the district’s executive director of technology innovation and initiatives, said during a Feb. 7 session at the Texas Computer Education Association Conve
EdNews Daily
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Online learning is not new. However, learning and teaching English across borders is still in its infancy, and continues to grow every day. There are a lot of fake companies out there, and it is in your best interest to make sure the company you choose to teach for is legitimate. At 51Talk, based out of China, American teachers are sharing their stories about lessons, culture, and even how they’re making money online at home teaching.
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.
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
How can we hear from every student in the classroom? How can we make learning stickier by helping students express it visually? These questions are at the core of the book, The Google-Infused Classroom, by Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith. In this episode of the Google Teacher Tribe podcast, we talk about infusing lessons with […].
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Steve Floyd on episode 249 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Fun, exciting tools and techniques can help very young kids understand math and learn computational thinking. Today’s guest, Steve Floyd, tells us how. Sponsor: FREE MATH RESOURCE The US Matific Games are coming this February.
Dangerously Irrelevant
FEBRUARY 3, 2018
Marc Prensky said: Let’s admit that the real reason we ban cell phones is that, given the opportunity to use them, students would “vote with their attention,” just as adults “vote with their feet” by leaving the room when a presentation is not compelling. Why shouldn’t our students have the same option with their education when educators fail to deliver compelling content?
Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
How can researchers, practitioners, and technology developers best use the wealth of data generated by the increasing use of technology in schools? We’ve been among the many people wrestling with this question over the last five years, and our efforts have led us to a surprisingly simple answer: The best way to use data from digital learning environments for the purposes of educational improvement is in collaboration with the practitioners who will take action based on the data.
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Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
There is among K-12 schools a veritable on-rush to put a device in the hands of every student; a laudable and necessary ambition. However, while there are certainly successes, very many teachers and superintendents report that 1:1 programs are not correctly integrated, that the necessary training is not available, and that the focus is very much more on the “device” than what the device can do in terms of enhanced learning opportunities and outcomes.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 3, 2018
Day 30 of 80 Days of Excellence From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. They thought the painting was worthless. No one liked it. So, it had been sitting in Mom’s basement for years. Ned, Roger and Steven Landau thought the painting was creepy but decided not to sell it at the garage sale because they thought it might be worth a few hundred dollars.
Doug Levin
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
On January 31, 2018, the FBI (Cyber Division) and the Department of Education’s Office of the Inspector General issued the following warning about cyber-extortion schemes focused on public schools : FBI-CyberCriminalsSchools. It is imperative that schools take steps to secure their networks and train staff on how to respond to new and emerging cybersecurity threats.
EdNews Daily
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Guest article written by: Louise Baigelman. Executive Director, Story Shares. Consider the amount of text you’ve encountered today: signs, instructions, emails… this article. Imagine not being able to read any of it. For the 774 million teens and adults globally who lack crucial literacy skills, this is an everyday reality. In the US alone, 70% of high school students need some form of reading remediation.
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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