For the sake of our students, we must embrace the changing role of the school librarian. 2017 was a year filled with makerspaces, student engagement, personalized learning, and more. Here, two seasoned librarians shed light on their biggest lessons learned in 2017 and look forward to the up-and-coming trends for the new year. “Never underestimate what students are capable of.” – Robin Glugatch. MORE
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez With the global number of cybersecurity professionals down, schools need to prepare students for future jobs.
Teacher Reboot Camp
DECEMBER 11, 2017
“Identity will be the most valuable commodity for citizens in the future, and it will exist primarily online.” – Eric Schmidt. One of the first steps for participating in any social network or online community is creating a digital image of ourselves, an avatar. We often have several avatars across many social networks. Some look like us and others are symbols or graphical representations of us.
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Ditch That Textbook
DECEMBER 11, 2017
It’s nice to have some ideas to help kickstart our creative thinking when it comes to using Google Slides in non-traditional ways. That’s where Ryan O’Donnell can help. He’s a technology TOSA (teacher on special assignment) and former social studies teacher from Rocklin, California. Ryan has created some amazing Google Slides templates that you can […].
The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Basil Marin on episode 206 [A special encore episode] of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Basil Marin @basil_marin takes us on a journey to help at risk children with these five steps. From the inspiring books to the essential mindsets, Basil will help us reach at risk kids because he speaks from experience.
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Ask a Tech Teacher is a small group of tech-ed teachers with a big goal: provide free and affordable resources to anyone, anywhere that integrate technology into education. It’s an ambitious goal and we rely on donations from readers like you to make that happen. Use the PayPal Donate button below or in the sidebar of Ask a Tech Teacher (aka, Structured Learning LLC–our publisher): About this time of each year, when several of our larger bills come due, we give a shout out for help.
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Districts often focus on the need for a data dashboard, but many other factors should be considered when building an effective data system. The post Why a Data Warehouse Isn’t the Final Answer for School Districts appeared first on Market Brief.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Battelle for Kids
DECEMBER 11, 2017
In part one of this blog series, we shared our most promising ideas or strategies on ways to organize local school improvement work. In review, the following chart summarizes the tools we included to support school improvement work.
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 11, 2017
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. By age six, girls are less likely than boys to view their own gender as brilliant and express interest in activities described as for “really, really smart” children, according to new research published in Science. Many major media outlets reported these findings. Most of the coverage, however, overlooked another key finding from the same study: Boys were less likely to say their own gender gets top grades in s
Doug Levin
DECEMBER 11, 2017
The FCC is about to vote to kill Net Neutrality. Only Congress can stop it. Take action at: [link].
EdTech4Beginners
DECEMBER 11, 2017
I recently wrote an article for a joint project between the Times Educational Supplement and the British Council. It featured a wide range of teaching strategies and ideas for language teachers to use in their lessons. Click here to access the full article. Tagged: language teacher , languages , mfl , teaching , teaching ideas , teaching languages.
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 11, 2017
In the last decade, schools have put significant resources into academic technology in an effort to improve instruction and prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce. Many have created new staff positions or entirely new departments, such as Technology Integration, to act as liaisons between teachers and traditional IT departments, and to help teachers use edtech in the classroom.
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Did you know that Santa believes in Project Based Learning? It’s true… in fact, I have worked quite hard at finding evidence that supports this conclusion. Upon further reflection, it occurred to me that not only does Santa believe in PBL, he practices many of its positive attributes at his workshop. By now you are thinking… what is this connection?
TeachThought - Learn better.
DECEMBER 11, 2017
6 Strategies For Creating An Inquiry-Driven Classroom by Irena Nayfeld Teachers juggle a lot. There is literacy, math, science, social and emotional development, learning standards, the needs of each child, materials to make activities engaging, safe, and educational…the list goes on. More and more, researchers are finding that Habits of Mind and ‘21 Century Skills‘ such […].
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Reading comprehension skills are slipping among fourth-graders, according to the Progress in International Reading Skills Literacy Study. Jill Barshay/The Hechinger Report. Is the U.S. educational system beginning to decay? I don’t like to be alarmist, or give too much weight to any one test result, but last week’s release of 2016 reading test scores around the world is now the third major proof point that something is awry.
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.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 11, 2017
For the sake of our students, we must embrace the changing role of the school librarian. 2017 was a year filled with makerspaces, student engagement, personalized learning, and more. Here, two seasoned librarians shed light on their biggest lessons learned in 2017 and look forward to the up-and-coming trends for the new year. “Never underestimate what students are capable of.” – Robin Glugatch.
EdTechTeacher
DECEMBER 11, 2017
What is Apple Classroom? In 2016 Apple released iOS 9.3, an update that holds major implications for schools using iPads in the classroom. One of the marquee features for teachers in iOS 9.3 was the introduction of the Apple Classroom app. Apple Classroom provides teachers a seamless way to manage their iPad classrooms from their teacher iPad. After its initial release I was excited to see the app’s impact in the classroom; however, it became apparent that schools were reluctant to roll Apple Cl
ProfHacker
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Stop Avalanche flickr photo by twicepix shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license. Last week, I held my last meeting of the semester with members of my campus research cohort. Typically at these meetings we share our progress and set goals for what we plan to accomplish before the next meeting. These goals don’t always get met, obviously, but it’s a good exercise in setting priorities and striving towards more realistic and consistent progress, particularly in the deadline-driv
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 11, 2017
December 12, 2017 Here is a handy visual we published awhile ago featuring some important tips to help you make the best of the new Google Forms in your instructions. You will get to learn how to.read more.
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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
Teacher Tech
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Guest blog post by Matt Miller The holiday break is a perfect time to lock the classroom door, recharge and refocus. Put on the pajama pants. Get a mug of hot cocoa, tea or coffee. It’s also perfect for taking some time for yourself. After a busy semester of school, break can be a time […]. The post Ditch Summit: a FREE, inspiring online conference for teachers appeared first on Teacher Tech.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 11, 2017
None of us would leave for a destination without a plan of action, without a direction and the right equipment to complete the journey. We all know that we want to provide the best pathways for our students to help foster 21 st century skills. As administrators, our responsibilities cover many areas including technology, which has become a necessary component of living and work.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 11, 2017
December 12, 2017 Fo those of you using Google Maps here is an interesting visual featuring 10 important tips you should know about. Each tip is illustrated with a step by step explanation on how to.read more.
Marketplace K-12
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Michael Lynton joins the Pearson board in the wake of the company announcing major job cuts to make it leaner and more competitive. The post Snap Inc. Chairman, a Former Sony Entertainment CEO, to Join Pearson’s Board of Directors appeared first on Market Brief.
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.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 11, 2017
The United States Capitol. Photo: Kathleen Kordek. University presidents are often asked: “What keeps you up at night?”. Among the various issues that I worry about, the most frequent relate to the well-being of our students and our employees. These are the people who have put their trust in our university as the imperfect but nevertheless just and idealistic institution that I signed on to lead.
Comfortably 2.0
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Who didn't like watching MacGyver? It was an action-adventure TV series full of drama. If you are unfamiliar with MacGyver let me give you a brief synopsis. MacGyver, the main character, always got himself into a bind. He always managed to get himself out of these problems by using ordinary objects to manipulate a way out. He was a jack of all trades.
Marketplace K-12
DECEMBER 11, 2017
An FCC commissioner critical of the agencies' proposed memorandum of understanding blasts it as a "confusing, lackluster, reactionary afterthought" that will not safeguard the public. The post FCC and FTC Vow Consumer Protections, Post-‘Net Neutrality’ appeared first on Market Brief.
EdTechTeam
DECEMBER 11, 2017
We have a holiday gift for you! At a recent EdTechTeam Summit , I was talking with a few teachers about extensions they wished existed. One teacher mentioned that when working with students on math, she loves having them write an answer on a personal whiteboard and show it to her. I’ve seen this in action and always thought it looked like a fun way to engage kids and do quick answer checks.
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.
Marketplace K-12
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Scientific Learning Corp., based in California, will acquire BrainMaps, a Chinese blended learning company. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Scientific Learning Makes Acquisition; Noodle Partners, Code.org Raise Funds appeared first on Market Brief.
Hubbli
DECEMBER 11, 2017
You may run a school, but you’re also running a business. Whether it’s a for-profit or not-for-profit, it’s business, and you need to be economically efficient. However, most schools produce a meager profit margin of 10% per student if they’re lucky. That means that for every dollar you receive in tuition, only $0.10 of it is actual revenue that you get to keep or reinvest into the school.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 11, 2017
My hometown of Gastonia is a quiet place. Scant traffic. Nice neighbors. Folks still offer you a sweet tea when you visit. By most accounts it’s a sleepy southern town, with roots in textiles and major manufacturers producing Wix air filters and Freightliner trucks. Just what you’d expect from a small town in the South. It’s my idea of heaven, but according to Wikipedia , its biggest claim to fame is that it is the second largest satellite city in the Charlotte metropolitan area.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 11, 2017
What’s the best metaphor for describing the role of an instructional designer? How can digital learning help improve graduation rates? How might adaptive learning courseware change the work of faculty? Who should be responsible for protecting students’ privacy? How do you learn about new edtech products? Those are just some of the questions we’ve asked at #DLNchat , and the answers from your peers abound !
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