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APRIL 1, 2016
April is National Poetry Month. For thirty days, we celebrate the value and joy that poetry brings to our world. According to the Academy of American Poets , the goals are: Highlight the extraordinary legacy and ongoing achievement of American poets. Introduce more Americans to the pleasures of reading poetry. Bring poets and poetry to the public in immediate and innovative ways.
Educators Technology
APRIL 13, 2016
April 13 , 2016 A couple of weeks ago we shared with you some very good video editor apps to use on your iPad to edit and enrich your videos with multimedia content. In today’s post we are.read more.
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Amy Brown Science
APRIL 4, 2016
My lovely daughter (left) is a great helper and my biggest fan! My First Time as an Exhibitor ! Wow. Wow. Wow. Thank you so much to all of the amazing teachers that stopped at our booth at the NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Convention in Nashville! This was my very first time to attend NSTA as an exhibitor, and I was completely blown away by the experience!
User Generated Education
APRIL 14, 2016
I believe it is every educator’s responsibility to help insure that learners are addressing the following questions during each school day: What questions am I asking today? What answers am I seeking today? What am I exploring today? What am I making today? What am I finding exciting today? How am I playing and having fun today? How am I using failure to inform my learning today?
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.
The Innovative Educator
APRIL 17, 2016
Innovative educators and students alike understand that genius can’t be measured by a bubble test or a writing exercise that has no audience or purpose. Now that the standardized tests are over for the year, students no longer are confined to hours of reading and answering questions about stuff others find important. Out with the test prep and in with experience.
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APRIL 18, 2016
Reading is defined as “ the action or skill of absorbing written or printed matter silently or aloud.” Sounds dry, maybe even boring, but once a child learns to read, they get much more than an understanding of words, sentences, paragraphs, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. They get an escape from reality, exercise for their brains, a closeness to like-minded souls, answers to problems–and reading can even predict success in school.
STEMx
APRIL 28, 2016
Today, we’re talking to Representative Wilson Stone of Kentucky. Rep. Stone 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. Welcome Rep. Stone! What does it mean to you being a STEMx Policy Fellow?
CTE Learning
APRIL 19, 2016
This was a big morning for two people in two different parts of the country. Delavan-Darien High School student Lucas D. got to meet his first paying client Leesa. They met when Leesa took Lucas on a walking tour of her property. Lucas is currently a student in Marty Speth’s Sustainable Landscape Design course in Delavan WI. Leesa, the client, is in Kansas City a little over 500 miles away.
User Generated Education
APRIL 8, 2016
As I’ve discussed in numerous posts, I am an experiential educator. I believe in and promote learning-by-doing and hands-on learning. I approach experiential learning from a cycle of learning which includes reflecting on and analysis of things done through learning-by-doing. https://usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com/2016/01/13/a-natural-and-experiential-cycle-of-learning/.
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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.
The Innovative Educator
APRIL 24, 2016
I've shared how to write a killer Tweet , how to create a killer blog post , how to host a killer ed chat , and how to give a killer presentation. Today I will share how to create a killer school website. You can start by knowing what your site should include. Here is a checklist for evaluating school websites from the free “ School Website Planning Guide.
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 12, 2016
Music Crab is a fun little iOS app for helping students learn how to read music in either English or French. It has 70 levels (10 per clef) where students can practice their notes/keys (i.e. Do, Rei, Mi Fa, etc.), while trying to avoid other creatures in the sea. I recommend checking out Music Crab by clicking here !!!
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 20, 2016
Tell me if this sounds familiar: With the 2016 New Year, you resolved to build your Professional Learning Network –finally, to stop living in the 20th century where your world revolved around a sticks-and-bricks building, a landline phone, and the mailbox. You joined all the big social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, blogging–just for starters).
Science Teaching Junkie
APRIL 10, 2016
As most teachers around the country head down the final stretch, this is the time when you are tempted to "check it in, "let things slide," or "just sit back and relax." But now, more than ever, I encourage you NOT to do that. Just like the end of a race, this is the time that you must dig deep and work hard until the end. Yes, you are worn out. For some of you the state assessments are complete.
CTE Learning
APRIL 1, 2016
[link] Libby was very excited about this. Till we reminded her of what day it was. The post Libby the Intern’s Pick – Coding for Dogs – STEM and CTE for Canines? appeared first on CTeLearning.
STEMx
APRIL 7, 2016
Today we’re talking to the Honorable La Doris “Dot” Harris, the Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), about the Department’s Women @ Energy initiative. In her role, she ensures that minorities and historically underrepresented communities are afforded opportunities to actively participate in the Department’s programs.
The Innovative Educator
APRIL 10, 2016
I've covered how to write a killer Tweet , how to create a killer blog post , and how to give a killer presentation. I’ve also shared how to host a Twitter chat. Today I will tell you how to take that Twitter chat and make it a “killer” chat. That’s exactly what happened this week when #NYCSchoolsTech partnered with @CommonSenseEdu to host our very first Twitter chat.
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 28, 2016
Geo Tombs is a excellent new game from RoomRecess , that helps students learn about Geometry (perimeter/area). This game works like a standard platform game where a user has to run and jump collecting keys and different items, while solving equations and unlocking chests. This is a great way to integrate Game Based Learning into the classroom and has high replay value.
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APRIL 19, 2016
Because I teach graduate classes for educators, I talk to lots of teachers all over the country. It’s become clear to me that for most of them, adding technology to their lessons means layering more work on top of their already overburdened lesson plans. Despite the claims of tech gurus that technology makes the job of teaching easier, few educators see it that way.
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APRIL 15, 2016
April 22nd is Earth Day. Celebrate it with your students by letting them visit these websites: Breathing earth– the environment. Breathing Earth YouTube Video –of CO2 use, population changes, and more. Conservation Game. Earth Day—NASA Ocean Currents. Earth Day Printables. Eco-friendly house. Ecotourism Simulation–for grades 4 and above. EekoWorld. Electrocity.
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APRIL 25, 2016
Rubrics are a well-accepted, even transformative tool for assessing student knowledge over a breadth of criteria. Their deep granular detail enables students to quickly understand what is expected of them, teachers to receive critical feedback on student learning, and both sides to benefit from an agile yet objective tool for measuring workflow competency.
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APRIL 8, 2016
Comics are a robust medium for sharing empathy and perspective in a story. It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing in a fun, agile way that appeals to students. When your students write with comics, they’ll follow a few simple rules: Each panel includes detail to support the plot, characters, and setting.
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APRIL 13, 2016
Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Cassie Phillips, is a consultant and internet security expert. She is passionate about sharing information on protecting children from cyberattacks making policy to improve school systems on this topic. You’ll enjoy her latest article on how to address cyberbullying with your students: Cyberbullying refers to a situation in which a teen, preteen or child is embarrassed, humiliated, harassed, threatened, tormented or otherwise targeted by another on interacti
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APRIL 27, 2016
Summer is coming, and so is Summer Keyboarding for Students ! If your students are looking for a summer keyboarding class to smooth out their rough edges, prepare them for next year’s increased tech demands, or get them started, this is the program for them. It’s online, one hour a day M-F for three weeks, with a wide variety of activities that keep keyboarding fun and challenging.
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APRIL 26, 2016
I don’t write enough about special needs so when Rose contacted me with an article idea, I was thrilled. Rose Scott is a literary teacher who is interested in making education comfortable for students with special needs. Her dream is to help students explore their talents and abilities. You can follow her on Twitter: @ roserose_sc. In this article, Rose writes about a little-known problem that students may unknowingly suffer from that may make it look like they are plagiarising when–
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APRIL 29, 2016
Many of you are familiar with the award-winning free app called Zap Zap Math. I first learned about it through an email about their newly updated platform– …addictive math games. kids fall in love with math. free, higher order thinking games… I have to admit, I was intrigued. Not a lot of math apps can fulfill these claims. Could Zap Zap Math, with that zippy name, beautiful visual graphics, lively music, and the space theme, come through?
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APRIL 22, 2016
In response to extensive interest from readers, Ask a Tech Teacher will be offering four Summer Learning classes: 1 of 4 Certificate classes. 1 of 4 Certificate classes. 1 of 4 Certificate classes. 1 of 4 Certificate classes. June 20th through August 7th. 3-4 weeks, lots of resources and hands-on help. You can find out more by clicking on the image.
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APRIL 14, 2016
Summer Tech Camp Survival Kit. From Ask a Tech Teacher. Are you teaching a Summer Tech Camp to Kids? We have the solution: Build Your Own Adventure. $230 value for $179. This is not training for you (you can find Summer Learning options here). This provides you with materials to run a tech camp for students. Weeks: 3 weeks (can be repeated).
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APRIL 6, 2016
Here are ten of the top MS Word tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: #109: MS Word Skills Assessment for Grades 3-8. Dear Otto: How do I set the default font on MS Word. Tech Tip #37: My MS Word Toolbar Disappeared. Tech Tip #20: How to Add an MS Word Link. MS Word for Grades 2-5. #45: How to Use MS Word to Teach Geography. Easy Photo Editing in MS Word.
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APRIL 7, 2016
It’s the end of school. Everyone’s tired, including you. What you want for these last few weeks are activities that keep the learning going, but in a different way. You want to shake things up so students are excited and motivated and feel interested again. Change your approach to teaching. Provide some games, simulations, student presentations–whatever you don’t normally do in your classroom.
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APRIL 4, 2016
Every month, subscribers to Ask a Tech Teacher get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. April 1st through May 15th: 10% Discount ( use code SUMMERPD ) on any of our Summer Learning online classes: The Tech-infused Teacher. The Tech-infused Class (must take Tech-infused Teacher first or get approval of instructor). Teach Writing with Tech. 20 Webtools in 20 Days (space limited–sign up early).
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APRIL 11, 2016
Earth Day is April 22nd. Someone in your school, maybe the parent group, will raise the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? Everyone will nod their heads, agree this is a revolutionary idea, and move on when Earth Day passes. Really, though: There are benefits to adopting web-based alternatives to paper: it’s easy to collaborate when everything’s online. nothing gets soda dripped on it or eaten by the dog. students can easily collaborate without requiring parent time and gas f
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APRIL 9, 2016
Turnitin , a global leader in evaluating student work, is having a free Virtual Conference, April 18-22nd. WritingXTech 2016: The Writing Mindset. Do your students think writing is just conventions and words on a page? Join us to explore how thinking differently about writing can engage your students and set them up for success. . It’ll include nine sessions with questions like: How can we encourage students to understand that writing is more that merely following conventions?
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