Educators Technology
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
February 26, 2016 Below is a collection of some very good web tools you can use with your students to create educational posters,flyers, brochures, and newspapers.The tools are simple and easy to use.read more.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Whiteboards have long been a de rigeur staple in classrooms, occupying pride-of-place at the front of the room. Despite the popularity of hi-tech Smartscreens, the simple whiteboard remains the favored method of sharing information during class time. But one change has revolutionized their use: They can now be projected from your iPad. Before introducing three amazing must-have whiteboard apps, let me note that there are dozens of options , all with varied traits and prices.
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User Generated Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Many kids and teens are spending a lot of their time doing solitary screen-related activities. This most often occurs at home with their own devices. We are also living in an age where practically any and all content can be found via the Internet. The educator is no longer the gatekeeper to information. Internet resources can present and teach content better than a lecturing educator.
The Innovative Educator
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
Educators know that when it comes to building relationships, class size and the number of students per teacher matter. While class size is certainly an issue for elementary school students, it becomes even harder for secondary school teachers who may have 150 students or more. Consider that students have 1, 2, or more parents or guardians each, and we’re talking about a lot of people!
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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.
Science Teaching Junkie
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Are you a total science nerd like me? Do you love totally cheesy pick up lines? Then you've got to check out my Instagram account and join in on the February Fun! Each day, until Valentines Day, I will be posting a nerdy pick up line that is science related. My 8th graders really love them and look forward to what completely off-the-wall thing I will post next.
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Educators Technology
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
February 4, 2016 We are living in an age of distraction par excellence. The tumult of digital noise is surrounding us all day long dividing our attentiveness and making us think in short bursts of.read more.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Dr. Bill Morgan and I have engaged in several months of spirited conversation about keyboarding, pre-keyboarding, and how it can best serve students. Bill is the brilliant creator of Keyboarding Arts and the giant floor keyboard for classrooms. His experience teaching keyboarding often informs me in my art as I adapt to the ever-changing needs of the students in my classes.
User Generated Education
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
There is a huge disconnect between how people learn naturally and how students are taught in public education. Mark Twain once quipped, “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”. In school, students are expected to. Sit in uncomfortable desks and chairs, and expected to pay attention for long periods of time. Learn out of textbooks specifically designed for the institution of education – books that almost no one buys in real life.
The Innovative Educator
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Today’s students and their parents feel user generated content (UGC) on social media is more memorable and trusted than any other media. This makes social media the best way for schools to communicate their brand to their school community. Award-winning principal, Eric Sheninger explains it this way: “If you don’t tell your story, someone else will.
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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.
STEMx
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Today, we’re talking to Representative Graig Meyer of North Carolina. Rep. Meyer is part of the inaugural class of STEMx Policy Fellows from across the country. They are spending the next two years learning from and with other policymakers from STEMx states to take new ideas back to their own community. Before becoming a member of the North Carolina General Assembly, Rep.
CTE Learning
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
COHS students have already been offered a paid internships with companies. The internships are allowing some of the students to gain experience with their new skills and credentials. Companies are allowing students to work as virtual interns while they are still in school. “This our second year teaching this course, and the second year in a row that our students continue to have great success in passing the industry certification exam.
Wisconsin Science and STEM Education
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Assuming your district/school has established a vision for science education and large-scale, specific goals aligned to that vision , you will next need to determine a system of assessments for evaluating progress toward those goals. As mentioned in my last post, many districts are working to adopt and implement new science standards. Strategically assessing science-related outcomes at multiple levels will provide ongoing evidence of effective change – after all, why make changes if you don’t kn
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Fifty years ago, Albert Einstein warned ‘Imagination is more important than knowledge.’ The ability to solve problems by thinking creatively is more important than knowing how they were solved in the past. Now, in today’s connected classroom, creativity has become the newest transformative tool, the buzzword that indicates a curriculum is on the cutting edge, that teachers are delivering their best to students and differentiating for varied needs.
User Generated Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Walk into a classroom in any part of the United States, even the world, and you most likely will scratch your head in disbelief asking yourself questions such as: Why do the classrooms look pretty much like the ones in which I, my parents, and my grandparents learned? Many students (of all ages) own computers in the form of their cell phones that are more powerful than all of the computer power of NASA back in 1969, when it placed two astronauts on the moon.
The Innovative Educator
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
There is mistrust around innovative educators these days because of how technology is being used (or misused) in some schools and districts. By now you’ve heard the stories of tech replacing caring teachers. You’ve heard how class sizes are being increased and students are left to learn by staring at screens rather than interacting with classmates and teachers.
STEMx
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Today, we’re talking to Wes Hall, Director of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network. Wes and the network launched a new conference last year – the Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit. They’re pulling ideas from other networks and showcasing the best of STEM in their state. What’s exciting about the conference this year? We’re excited to kickoff the second annual.
CTE Learning
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Haven, Kansas February 15, 2016 – Four Haven High School Students are the first Kansas High School students this year to achieve Mobile Application Design and Development industry credentials. The industry professional association WebProfessionals.org and course provider CTeLearning.com are proud to congratulate these students for receiving their certifications associated with Haven High’s Mobile Application Design and Development course.
Technology Tidbits
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
AR Flashcards Addition is the new innovative way for students to work on their addition skills on their mobile iOS devices. The way this works is a user goes to the AR Flashcard website prints out the free flashcard, and then points their iOS device at the card to render beautiful 3D numbers and animals to form an equation. A student can then solve the equation w/in the app and even take timed quizzes.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 13, 2016
I was chatting with Mary over at the Dial My Calls site (click to see my review of Dial My Calls ) and she had some great suggestions for how teachers can use technology to stay in touch with parents: A lot of emphasis has been given to getting parents involved in their child’s education, but with a teacher’s already full schedule and parents who are already stretched thin, this is not always easy to accomplish.
User Generated Education
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
This coming year, I am doing several keynotes and workshops on the reflecting on the making process. Two elements from my training as educator lead me to really embrace this topic: Background in Experiential Education. Studying the Reflective Practitioner During Graduate School. Experiential Learning. Experiential learning is the process of learning through experience, and is more specifically defined as “learning through reflection on doing.” Experiential learning is distinct from r
The Innovative Educator
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
In my nearly 30 years in New York City I have found one of the norms we take pride in is that pedestrians and cyclists are trusted to do their best to cross the streets safely despite a traffic system favoring cars rather than those who use more environmentally friendly ways to travel. As I shared last summer, I received a ticket in Manhattan for jay biking.
STEMx
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Last week, David Burns from Battelle joined a delegation from Ohio to the Idaho legislature. The topic: How to foster STEM? You can read about the visit in detail in this piece. for the Idaho Statesman by Bill Roberts. We asked what he’s thinking after returning home to Ohio. So, this is how it starts. David Burns from Battelle on Idaho’s readiness for STEM schools.
STEM Teacher Inspiration
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
This is a great virtual autopsy activity for a Forensics course or unit on pathology or anatomy. Students visit a website that has 18 different examples of autopsies with lab results for each body system. Students record all relevant information and then try to determine the cause of death. This can be used as an introduction to the unit, as an activity within the unit, or even as a great sub plan!
Technology Tidbits
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Biteslide is a wonderful site that I've covered many times before that allows users to create beautiful slidebooks/presentations w/ simple to use drag-n-drop tools. Best of all, it is all done through an educational portal that allows educators to create and manage student account. Educators are using Biteslide for project based learning, flip a lesson, and more.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Here’s an excellent collection of great apps for your classroom — to cover writing, research, and assessment. You can even use all three on one project: Storyboard That. Free; fee for education accounts . Storyboard That is a leader among online digital storytelling tools thanks to its comic-based themes, clean layout, vast collection of story pieces, varied strip layouts, and intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
User Generated Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2016
A major theme during the Educon 2.8 conference in Philadelphia during the last week of January, 2016, was learner empowerment. Here is a Storify of tweets about empowerment from the conference: https://storify.com/jackiegerstein/what-conditions-are-necessary-for-empowerment-in-s. Highlighted Tweets include. The conference and Twitter discussions motivated me to write this post on learner empowerment.
The Innovative Educator
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
When it comes to learning, we’ve come a long way. We no longer have to go to a person or place to learn. Static textbooks are looked upon with dread by 21st century learners. Outdated multiple choice assessments are seen as a waste of time. Real-world, meaningful tasks are prefered. But, what does it mean if we no longer need the traditional elements, teachers, textbooks, and tests, to learn?
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Knowledge is meant to be shared. That’s what writing is about–taking what you know and putting it out there for all to see. When students hear the word “writing”, most think paper-and-pencil, maybe word processing, but that’s the vehicle, not the goal. According to state and national standards (even international), writing is expected to “provide evidence in support of opinions”, “examine complex ideas and information clearly and accurately”,
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
I love having guest posts on Ask a Tech Teacher because I always learn a lot. In this case, efriend and fellow educator, Jessica Sanders from WhooosReading.org , shares her favorite tools for kick-starting readers. I think you’ll like her choices: Not every student is motivated to read—as you, as an educator, know better than anyone else. Luckily, technology not only comes as second nature to the digital citizens in your classroom, but engages readers of every level, motivating them to rea
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Many people in the United States, particularly students, parents and teachers, join forces on Read Across America Day, annually held on March 2. This nationwide observance coincides with the birthday of Dr Seuss. Here are some great reading websites for students K-5: Aesop Fables—no ads. Aesop’s Fables. Audio stories. Childhood Stories. Classic Fairy Tales.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Dear Otto is an occasional column where I answer questions I get from readers about teaching tech. If you have a question, please contact me at askatechteacher at gmail dot com and I’ll answer it here. For your privacy, I use only first names. Here’s a great question I got from Christy: HI! I love your site – holy buckets of information!
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Here are some fun Valentine sites to fill those few minutes betwixt and between lessons, projects, bathroom breaks, lunch, and everything else: Dress up the heart. ‘I love you’ in languages Afrikaans to Zulu. Line up the hearts. Valentine games and puzzles. Valentine Day games and stories. Valentine Day poem generator. Valentine drag-and-drop. Valentine match.
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