Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When I spoke at Californa’s Better Together Teachers Summit , I talked about the power of connecting students to an authentic audience online. I emphasized the role technology can play in helping teachers to get more eyes on student work and, as a result, motivate students to do their best work. In addition to connecting students to an online audience, I also invite community members, parents, and other students into our classroom regularly.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2017

By Laura Williams Ray Technology can make teachers’ lives easier, but only if they feel capable of using it effectively.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Note: This post is directly related to my work at the International Center for Leadership in Education Efficacy has been on my mind a great deal as of late, and as a result, it has been reflected in my writing. When I think back to the successful digital transformation and implementation of innovative practices at my former school when I was a principal the key driver for us was the ability to show, not just talk about, evidence of improvement.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Written with Shaelynn Farnsworth , post is sponsored by ThinkCERCA , an online platform designed to empower teachers to personalize literacy instruction across disciplines. There has been no greater impact on differentiation and student achievement in recent years than the effective integration of technology in the classroom. Traditionally, literacy educators spent long hours gathering resources, developing tasks and extensions, and reading and analyzing assessment to determine if the instructio

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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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Chuck Poole on episode 180 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Chuck Poole shares five ways to be an unforgettable teacher or an unforgettable coach. He also gives us links to some free cards he shares with students and parents. Get inspired with some fantastic advice on reaching students.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

By Glen Irvin A Spanish teacher gives us the low-down on how the open world game can engage language learners in new ways.

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Education Elements

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Each year we receive hundreds of questions along the lines of, “Okay…so what does personalized learning actually look like?”. We have a few answers to this question. One is that personalized learning always involves these core four elements - targeted instruction, data-driven decisions, flexible content, and student reflection and ownership. Check out our Core Four white paper for a more detailed description of these elements, as well as classroom examples.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Laila Sanguras on episode 183 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Laila Sanguras, author of Grit in the Classroom , defines grit, shares the misinformation about grit, and talks about developing it in our students. Today’s Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students’ spelling, punctuatio

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2017

By EdTech Staff To make the most of classroom tech, educators need training and professional development. These four organizations can help.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

December 4-10, 2017, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Throughout participating websites, you’ll find a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do, on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” You’ll even find unplugged tutor

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Ditch That Textbook

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

A teacher sent me a link to a video recently. I think it was probably from Teachers Pay Teachers, and she asked, “How do you make something like this in G Suite?” The video showed a document with three columns and a bunch of words at the bottom. The words at the bottom were moveable. […].

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Aaron Hogan on episode 181 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Aaron Hogan shatters myths about teaching. Empower yourself as a teacher with the knowledge you do not have to be perfect. Learn how to build collegiality and support other teachers. Today’s Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring

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Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

“Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.” – W.J. Cameron. More than ever our students need to see meaningful examples of how the U.S. was built on various cultures coming together to collaborate, learn, and help each other. The Thanksgiving story reminds students how difficult it was for two cultures to respect each other, but eventually did.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2017

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: #112–How to Open 2 Gmail Accounts at Once.

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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.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Financial literacy, and the role of K-12 schools in promoting it, is getting lots of attention these days. To date, some states have developed standards for teaching financial literacy, but where do schools turn for resources to implement those standards and who do they turn to for advice on what aspects of money management they should teach and when?

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

It’s that time again, when we’ve settled into the new academic year and take a look ahead to plan, in more detail, what and how our lessons and curriculum will roll out over the semesters. Keeping an eye on emerging trends in technology will give your planning some context and perhaps inspire you to try one or two new things in the new year. 3 e-learning megatrends.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Many educators, administrators, and parents would prefer to leave social media out of the curriculum. Social media is scary! Yes, our learners do very scary things on social media which can and have ruined lives. The reason our students continue to make bad choices on social media is because adults are not continually making them reflect on how to do better.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Every month, subscribers to Ask a Tech Teacher get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. November 1st-15th: Spend $25 or more on Structured Learning , get a free copy of the. Hour of Code bundle. Click to view slideshow. Spend $50 or more on Structured Learning , get a free copy of the. Hour of Code Bundle and the STEM Bundle. Click to view slideshow.

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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.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Survey finds that schools should leverage mobile device use when engaging with parents.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Alfred Thompson on Episode 182 of the 10-Minute Teacher show From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Alfred Thompson talks about the trends in teaching Computer Science. Topics include: How to get kids moving as you teach programming. What happens when a school has every student learn Computer Science. How to engage young women in Computer Science Programming.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

When it comes to working with researchers, Principal Stan Garber of Cabrillo Middle School in Santa Clara, California, says, “It really is all about individual kids. And I think if researchers understand the passion that most people in education have for kids, and they share that, they would be welcome in most schools.”. He speaks from experience. He recently opted in to participate in a study investigating the core cognitive capacities of the brain, also referred to as executive function.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Here are the most-read posts for the month of October: 9 Resources for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. 10 Great PowerPoint Changes You Probably Don’t Know About. 10 Tips About Using Images in Your Classroom. How NOT to Assess Student Writing. How to Grow Global Digital Citizens. Should You Unschool? Visible Learning and John Hattie. What is Standards-based Grading?

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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.

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Doug Levin

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Tracking users for the purpose of targeted advertising is the dominant business model of the the web as we know it. In exchange for free services, users are shown ads. Not just any ads, but increasingly personalized ads. This technology has driven the growth of online platforms and services—and mobile apps—that billions of people rely on day-to-day for services they value.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Sponsored by Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The Samsung “ Solve For Tomorrow ” program is still accepting applications—and applying takes only five minutes! This contest is open to U.S. public school teachers for grades 6-12. Your application won’t require a lesson plan or anything detailed, but you have to enter by November 9 th to be eligible to participate.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Our students are joining digital communities at very young ages and not reflecting on their roles as community members. Every member has rights and responsibilities which make their communities flourish. When members do not make it their duty to respect the rules, norms, or other members then the community suffers. The problem is our digital communities consist of millions and several members do not ever reflect on their roles and responsibilities as members of the community or care much about t

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Digital Promise launched the filmMAKER Challenge , with support from Chevron, in 2016 to engage students in product design and storytelling. Middle and high school students were challenged to redesign a product to be more accessible, beautiful, or sustainable, while documenting their process. Students from across the country took on the Challenge and reinvented products to address issues faced in their everyday lives and by their communities.

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Battelle for Kids

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Four skills reside at the core of our Framework for 21st Century Learning : Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Creativity. These are the widely lauded 4Cs, necessary for success in college, career, and life.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez This explainer breaks down what you need to know about the federal funding process.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 31, 2017

The success of any technology initiative in any school will be acknowledged based on whether or not it has had a positive impact on educational outcomes. While choosing the right edtech for the needs of the school — from a complex learning management system to a simple education app — is a very important part of making it successful, there is one aspect that often gets overlooked.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

OCTOBER 30, 2017

The systematic use of data can have a positive impact on student achievement. Here's how your startup tool can help. The post 3 Tips to Improve Your Product’s Approach to Effective Data Use appeared first on Market Brief.

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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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