Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2017

This year I have posted several blogs about grading and assessment. I encouraged teachers to stop taking grading home for two simple reasons: Grading in isolation robs us of the opportunity to have conversations with students as we assess their work and, ultimately, makes feedback one-sided and less effective. Grading at home robs us of precious time with our families, time to relax, and time to create dynamic learning experiences for students.

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Assessment Classroom Analysis 419

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2017

“Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.” – John Locke. One of the most important skills for our digital learners is inspecting the information they consume with a critical eye. The challenge is to turn this into a habit students do outside the classroom. One idea is to get students to annotate their readings regularly.

Examples 369

Examples EdTech Digital Learning Classroom 369

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2017

By Jena Passut Project Lead The Way's president and CEO says students should be engaged and excited about their futures and careers.

STEM 326

STEM Classroom 326

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 28, 2017

We’re on a mission to bring the same delightful Outreach experience you have in our app into your inbox -- after all, the average salesperson spends half their day in their inbox. Today, we’re excited to announce two new features that will increase productivity and organization when sending emails from your Outlook inbox: Snippets and Inbox Bump. Let’s just say, unlike the ill-filling pajamagram Aunt Judy got you for Christmas, these are two holiday presents you won’t want to return 😉 Sn

Accessibility 178

Accessibility 178

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.

Technology

Ditch That Textbook

DECEMBER 27, 2017

And just like that, 2017 is in the books. Technology in classrooms has seen some great changes. For instance, “Flipgrid Fever” (flipgrid.com) has really taken off. Students have really shown their voice by recording short Flipgrid videos and sharing them with their classmates and the world. In some ways, though, a lot has stayed the […].

Classroom 178

Classroom Video Technology EdTech 178

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 27, 2017

For over two decades I’ve taught English language learners from the ages of 2 to 90 in over 20 countries. I’ve seen how technology motivates learners of all ages to find their voice, connect with language learners around the world, and have access to knowledge and resources in multiple languages. I’ve taught in really poor areas where sometimes the electricity didn’t work.

Technology 281

Technology Libraries Classroom Social Media 281

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Andrew Stadel on episode 220 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How do kids learn and remember? Teacher Andrew Stadel, @ mr_stadel founder of the popular site estimation180.com , talks about this pursuit of learning in the classroom. This topic is his summer research topic.

Learning 175

Learning Classroom Education Robotics 175

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Earlier this month we attended OEB – an event aimed at shaping the future of learning – and the main theme for the event was ‘Learning Uncertainty’. Currently, the education landscape is in the midst of change; there is a constant shift in the way things are being taught, learned, delivered and captured. One of the solutions that stood out as an overarching trend in this conversation, and something that we spoke to Training Journal about, is the idea of personalized learning.

Learning 150

Learning Gamification Personalized Learning Classroom 150

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Social media is one of the most popular phenomena in today's society, facilitated by the widespread use and reliance on technology for virtually everything throughout our lives. We use technology to go to school online, making time for advancing our careers easier than ever before. Many workplace functions are carried out through technological devices and Internet connections.

Social Media 150

Social Media Technology Training Accessibility 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2017

By Erika Gimbel Technology that increases vision is less than 10 years away, according to experts.

Technology 242

Technology Software 242

Advertisement

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

Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 27, 2017

I’ve been working on growing sales for over 30 years. First with Nautilus Exercise Equipment, then in the insurance business and for the last 23 years with Anthony Cole Training Group. It’s been at least 25 years since I heard David Sandler, on a cassette tape, say; “there’s no such thing as bad prospects, just bad salespeople.” Not bad as in character, morals or integrity- just bad a selling.

Exercises 151

Exercises Training Groups 151

Doug Levin

DECEMBER 24, 2017

As quoted in: McCray, Vanessa. “ Criminals in cyberspace make schools’ data a target.” Atlanta Journal Constitution. 24 December 2017. There have been at least 283 cybersecurity incidents at K-12 public schools since 2016 , according to a tally by education technology consultant Doug Levin. He thinks his count underreports the scope of the security troubles.

Data 150

Data EdTech Education Technology 150

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Kunal Sood is a social entrepreneur, the Founder of The Novus Summit , and X Fellows. He is also a partner at the X-Impact Group. Sood is breaking ground at the intersection of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Sood is engaged in high-tech startups, curates high-octane flagship summits, and serves on the board as an advisor to various education and entrepreneur initiatives.

Education 162

Education Groups Learning Technology 162

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2017

By David Hutchins Apply a mix of cybersecurity awareness and best practices to guard against digital extortion attempts.

How To 212

How To Software Data 212

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.

Comparison

EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 24, 2017

If you fancy yourself an expert in architecture, we’ve got a fun challenge for you. Fumio Matsumoto, an architect and a professor at the University of Tokyo in Japan has designed and 3D printed a complex homage to architectural history which includes building details dating back to the 18th century BC. The challenge is: can you identify them all?

149

149

Ditch That Textbook

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Google Drawings is like a blank slate. It’s a simple digital sheet of paper just waiting for your images and text. In this episode of the Google Teacher Tribe podcast, Wanda Terral talks about lots of cool ideas to let students work visually with Google Drawings. Some ideas we talk about include: Meme yourself Timeline […].

Google 148

Google EdTech Education Technology 148

Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Here’s a quick exercise for those in education: What do the letters CBL stand for? For many, competency-based learning might have been the first thing to pop in their heads. But others might have considered challenge-based, community-based or even case-based learning. The fact that three letters can mean so many different things raises an obvious question: Have we reached peak “based” learning?

Learning 166

Learning Competency Based Learning Education Exercises 166

Education Elements

DECEMBER 27, 2017

When we started the Bring Your Own Thoughts blog our goal was simple: write good stuff to help good people do good things for kids. And so far, it's been working. In 2017, we published blog posts from our team, our districts, and thought leaders from across the country, ranging from examples of personalized learning in real classrooms, to how to think differently about the purpose of curriculum, to how to change the mindset of a district, to why we do what we do (and why we have made some change

Education Elements 129

Education Elements Personalized Learning Education Learning 129

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.

LMS

EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 26, 2017

As a computer science teacher who likes staying current with the best ways to integrate useful technology in my classroom, I found the recently published Cyberlearning Community Report: The State of Cyberlearning and the Future of Learning With Technology full of great ideas! What you should know for now is that cyberlearning is all about the designed use of new technology to create effective new learning experiences.

Report 124

Report EdTech Classroom Technology 124

Ditch That Textbook

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Technology. Brain-friendly learning. Gamification. Happiness. The topics shared at the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit — a free online conference for teachers — have been timely and useful. As this year’s summit is wrapping up (ending on Dec. 31, 2017), participants in the regular Thursday #DitchBook Twitter chat shared their key takeaway points.

Gamification 132

Gamification Twitter Conference Technology 132

Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2017

At any given moment in the day, I am attached to my cellphone, my iPad or my computer. As a writer, I was an early convert to the computer. I began writing on a TRS-80 from Radio Shack in 1983 on wonderful writing software called WordPerfect, which has mysteriously disappeared. I had two TRS-80s, because one of them was always in repair. I love the computer for many reasons.

Technology 147

Technology Personalized Learning EdTech Classroom 147

TeachThought - Learn better.

DECEMBER 26, 2017

How To Scaffold Learning Through Station Teaching by TeachThought Staff Teaching through stations—or ‘station teaching’—is a flexible and underrated teaching and learning strategy that can add versatility to your craft. This approach requires unique classroom management strategies, precise time management, and a clear relationship between the design of each station and the learning objective itself. […].

How To 111

How To Learning Classroom Strategy 111

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.

Education

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2017

December 28, 2017 For those of you teaching math, here is a collection of some of the best YouTube channels we reviewed this year. You can draw on these resources to access and find educational video.read more.

Education 106

Education Resources Accessibility 106

MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 27, 2017

The word schema has been used for more than 100 years by psychologists but unfortunately, in its long history, researchers have not settled on a clear and precise definition of what exactly is meant by it. Nevertheless, in the following, I will (hopefully) provide a useful description of what a schema is and how it is related to learning and education.

Education 101

Education Training Examples Learning 101

Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Some college students travel or study abroad to enhance their learning. Why shouldn’t the faculty, administrators and innovators who shape students’ on-campus education experience do the same? Conferences offer a place to network, grow perspective and skills—and not to mention some much-needed leisurely exploration! So we’ve compiled a list of the education technology events for the higher-ed community happening across the world in 2018.

Education 145

Education Technology EdTech Conference 145

TeachThought - Learn better.

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Should Sandbox Learning Be The Future Of Education? by Terry Heick Two decades into the 21st century, highly-structured, formal learning environments may have run their course. If nothing else, they have a pronounced limp and awkward speech patterns that students are increasingly finding, well, academic. In many ways, the internet was the catalyst for this. […].

Education 111

Education Learning Course Elementary 111

Advertisement

K-12 looks different these days. But one thing remains the same: you need a reliable learning platform that serves as the foundation for teaching and learning––for all students, in a variety of learning experiences. Discover how the Instructure Learning Platform supports today's K-12 classroom through: A central, consistent, connected hub of the digital learning environment.

Classroom

Teacher Tech

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Find Unique Data in a Spreadsheet A function unique to Google Sheets is =UNIQUE(). This can be really handy when you have data from say a Google Form that repeats information and you want to find out how many unique instances there are. For example what if you use a Google Form to have students […]. The post Google Sheets: =UNIQUE() appeared first on Teacher Tech.

Google 100

Google Data Examples 100

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2017

December 23, 2017 Below is a collection of some of the best books to help your kids learn coding. Kids will get to learn the basics of computer coding through a wide variety of interactive.read more.

Learning 88

Learning 88

Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Open educational resources (OER) have long been touted as “the next big thing” in higher education, but the drawn-out hype has led many educators and administrators to wonder if it would ever live up to its expectations. Those days are over: 2017 was OER’s breakthrough year. Until recently, the use of OER—digital educational materials that are both more easily adaptable by instructors and more affordable than traditional textbooks—was being led by early-adopter professors driven by a desire to i

OER 130

OER Tools Education Course 130

MiddleWeb

DECEMBER 24, 2017

Today's students have to learn to shift their writing styles to meet different real-life purposes, says ELA teacher-author Jeremy Hyler. Teachers should understand the different contexts (school, work, and personal) and help students learn to "code switch" as needed.

Meeting 86

Meeting Learning 86

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

Training