Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 16, 2020
DialMyCalls (an AATT sponsor) has a special Christmas offer for kids: Free Santa Calls To Your Family This Christmas. This Christmas we have a great gift for everyone! Whether you’re an existing DialMyCalls user or not, you can take advantage of our completely free phone call from Santa. Imagine the look on your child’s face when they receive a personalized phone call from Santa with his or her name on it!
User Generated Education
DECEMBER 24, 2020
I, like many of you, have been doing remote teaching since March, 2020. I am a student-centric, hands on/minds on teacher. In normal times when students come to my classroom (I provide pull-out services for gifted elementary level kids), I get them doing hands-on activities within minutes of entering into my classroom. As many of you know, remote teaching is very different than face-to-face learning.
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The Innovative Educator
DECEMBER 31, 2020
After the pandemic hit, Lorrie Ayers, a family leadership coordinator in Brooklyn, New York realized she needed to brush up on her technology skills so she could continue to help families in her district feel welcomed. She attended weekly learning sessions offered by the district on various ways to use technology to connect with families. In the sessions hundreds of staff members who support families come together not only to learn, but to network, connect, and share how they are putting what th
Magic EdTech
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020: Also called World Disability Day and the theme for this year is ‘Building back better: towards an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world by, for and with persons with disabilities. . World disability day 2020 aims to further increase the awareness about people with disabilities while celebrating their achievements and contributions .
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.
K-12 Education News
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Storytelling -- the oldest form of teaching -- is the most effective way of teaching primary school children about evolution, say researchers.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 17, 2020
This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Here’s what you’ll get (the links won’t be active until the post goes live ): Speed Up and Protect Your Computer. 11 Ways to Update Your Online Presence. For regular readers of Ask a Tech Teacher, these are yearly reminders.
STEM Teacher Inspiration
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Are you wondering how you can use the AP Physics 1 workbook during remote learning? I was wondering what to do with this 358-page pdf. My classes are fully remote, and I don’t want to print the whole thing! I like the questions in the AP Physics 1 workbook and I think it is a very useful tool to prepare students for the AP exam. I have been assigning some of the workbook pages as we go through each unit.
Informed K12
DECEMBER 23, 2020
What is your title, and how long have you worked here? I’m a Product Designer, and I’ve worked at Informedk12 for about a year! I started in January 2020.
Magic EdTech
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020: Also called World Disability Day and the theme for this year is ‘Building back better: towards an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world by, for and with persons with disabilities. . World disability day 2020 aims to further increase the awareness about people with disabilities while celebrating their achievements and contributions .
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Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.
K-12 Education News
DECEMBER 10, 2020
A preschool enrichment program helps boost social and emotional skills that still have positive effects years later during middle and high school, according to a new study.
Technology Tidbits
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Mobile Permissions is the excellent free site the educators are using to easily send "digital" permission slips for FREE. Recently, they launched a new feature which lets educators send permission slips "on demand" which is ideal for when teachers need immediate permission of a parent/guardian and don't have time to wait for a form to be returned. Also, this is a perfect tool to use w/ Remote Learning due to the closures of school from the worldwide pandemic.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 19, 2020
I’ll be taking a few weeks off–until after the New Year–to edit/format my website, work on projects with a deadline, prioritize life, and wish my two adult military children could come home to visit. I may drop in on you-all as you enjoy your holidays, but mostly I’ll be regenerating. I wish you a wonderful season, safe and filled with family.
Ellipsis Education
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Welcome to Codelicious Confidence Builders. In this video series, professionals, students, and teachers share how they built confidence in their computer science skills. Hear amazing stories about how they explored new concepts, reflected on their mistakes, and experienced the rush of learning something new! Amy Marcou is currently a customer experience specialist at Codelicious, but formerly, she was a computer science teacher at a local private school.
Top 10 Sciencekits
DECEMBER 19, 2020
[link] How To Make Home Made Magnetic Slime As seen on the KiwiCo Tinker Crate YouTube Channel, here are the instructions for how to create a home made magnetic slime - a fun activity for an amazing afternoon with your kids. This experiment can be dangerous for children, Parents supervision is required. Materials & Equipment Required For this experiment, you'll need: White Glue.
PCS Edventures
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Send STEM enrichment home with Traveling Artist single-student material kits! Traveling Artist integrates art with STEM as students explore different cultures around the world. In this classic PCS Edventures program, arts and social studies are built-in to help students connect with the science and math concepts. This elementary school program focuses on history and hands-on exposure to STEM.
K-12 Education News
DECEMBER 1, 2020
More frequent exposure to air pollution spikes were associated with reduced test scores for third graders in Salt Lake County. Schools with a higher proportion of students of color and from households experiencing poverty were exposed to more peak pollution days than were schools serving middle- to upper- class and predominately white students. The results stress the need for legislators to enact policies to reduce the number of peak pollution days.
Technology Tidbits
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Storyboard That the free online resources that educators everywhere are using for a wide variety of teaching strategies has just released their Winter Holiday Classroom Activities teacher guides. From their site. Sometimes we use the seasons and holidays around us to engage our students in the skills we are teaching. Whether you want to use these activities just for fun, or if you have lesson plans centered around the winter holidays, Storyboard That is an excellent resource.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Hour of Code–December 7th-12, 2020–is a time when teachers show students why they should love-not-fear coding and students find out that these activities — often seen as geeky or impossible — aren’t. They’re actually fun. Over the next week, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for your Hour of Code. This includes (links won’t work until the articles are posted) : Hour of Code?
Ellipsis Education
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The Curriculum Developer Spotlight series on our blog highlights the unique and talented educators that write Codelicious curriculum. Keep reading to learn more about Sandy’s background, expertise, and approach to computer science in the classroom. “ I knew that I needed to do more to prepare students to be successful in the evolving workforce. ” — Sandy Dibble.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
DECEMBER 17, 2020
107: 4 Important Things Every Teacher Needs To Do Before Winter Break Today we talk all about the 4 necessary things to do before you leave for winter break. These items will ensure your 2021 starts off on the right foot and prevents you from going into January with a feeling of dread and overwhelm. I hope you will join me. Show notes at TrinaDeboreeTeachingandLearning.com.
PCS Edventures
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Send STEM enrichment home with Unleash Your Wild Side single-student material kits! Unleash Your Wild Side integrates art with STEM as students explore the different habitats of Earth. In this classic PCS Edventures program, arts and reading comprehension practice are built-in to help students connect with the life science concepts. This program for young elementary learners focuses on social-emotional learning and hands-on exposure to STEM.
K-12 Education News
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Middle-grades science teachers that dedicate a minimum of five hours of instructional time to science each week are more likely to implement inquiry-based teaching, a best practice among science and education experts, in their classrooms. Roughly a third of U.S. classrooms meet that mark.
Technology Tidbits
DECEMBER 9, 2020
*A great way for students to practice their keyboarding/typing skills while school is doing Remote Learning. TypeTastic is an excellent K-12 site for students learning how to Type/Keyboard. TypeTastic's School Edition has an educational portal that allows educators to track, monitor, and assess student progress. This is a fun and great way to integrate technology into a classroom's curriculum.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 18, 2020
A friend started a free blog directory that includes categories for writers and teacher-authors. I’ve added WordDreams. It’s free, just getting going. If you’re looking for another way to market your books, here’s how you sign up: [link]. Why the Blog Directory? Find blogs of a specific category; and/or find bloggers of similar interests.
STEMx
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Q: Tell us about the work that takes place at the various sites of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). A: NREL. staff members are engaged in pursuing solutions to transform the way we generate, consume, store and distribute energy. NREL provides leadership in energy efficiency and renewable energy science and technology with a focus on creating the technical foundation to support the continued evolution of an advanced energy ecosystem.
CTE Learning
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The events of 2020 altered the workforce drastically, and those changes will continue in 2021. Companies like Facebook and Twitter have announced that they have shifted to permanent work from home (also referred to as WFH) arrangements for their employees, while other companies like Google have announced a work from home policy through the fall of 2021.
Stem-by-Design
DECEMBER 14, 2020
In reply to Karen Brown. Hi, Karen – I hope you received my reply via email. I am so glad that CTE teachers and STEM are coming together! It’s such a good fit. High school resources are generally built around “engineering” coursework, and that can be a mixture of math, science, and technology. You’ll like this website: [link] It has options for K-12 curriculum that I think you’ll find useful.
The Tech Savvy Science Teacher
DECEMBER 14, 2020
You may have heard of Immersive Reader, but if you haven't (or just want to learn a bit more) I got you! It's basically a tool that helps to improve reading comprehension. It's great for new readers, language learner (not just English language learners) and anyone with learning differences such a dyslexia. The best thing is that it works in so many programs!
Technology Tidbits
DECEMBER 17, 2020
No Code Chart is a nice easy site to use for creating beautiful interactive charts and graphs. This is a great way for users to create a wide variety of charts and plot data and then export to their site. Below is a brief demo. I highly recommend checking out No Code Chart by clicking here !!! Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo's blog for the tip.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in December: More Hour of Code projects, websites, resources. Unplugged activities for coding. Subscriber Special. Holiday activities to keep the learning going. Holiday gifts for teachers. End-of-year maintenance–speeding up computers, updating your online precense. Have Santa call your kids.
Magic EdTech
DECEMBER 14, 2020
More than ever, organizations are making the transition from paper to digital assessment. To successfully implement digital assessments that enable the interoperability of assessment items and tests, it is simpler if there is a standard format for the sharing of test questions and structures, scoring information, the ability to interpret results, and ways to meet personal needs and preferences of learners.
Vivify Stem
DECEMBER 12, 2020
Distance Learning STEM Curriculum: Mission to Moon By Natasha Wilkerson Are you looking for a low-prep STEM curriculum that supports distance learning, engages students, and involves engineering design and careers? With a live leaderboard, weekly raffle prizes, and career chats with NASA engineers, Vivify presents Mission to Moon , a hands-on STEM program delivered virtually for classroom or at-home learning.
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