Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 19, 2016
A topic I don’t cover enough is 3D printing. It’s relatively new on the education landscape and I have yet to reach a comfort level with it. Thankfully, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Lisa Michaels, has lots of knowledge and experience on this topic. Here are her thoughts on the importance of 3D printing in education: The range of possibilities which 3D printing provides is almost limitless.
Educators Technology
OCTOBER 30, 2016
October 30, 2016 In today's collection of Books for Teachers, we are sharing with you this meticulously curated selection of some of the best books in the area of self development. These are classic.read more.
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Amy Brown Science
OCTOBER 15, 2016
Lab stations can be a fantastic tool in our teaching arsenal! Teaching science requires a multi-faceted approach. Students are all over the place in terms of their learning styles, their ability levels, and their attitudes toward learning. Great science teachers mix it up every day in terms of teaching strategies and approaches for getting across the concepts we need to teach.
User Generated Education
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Archaic Ways of Teaching Grammar. We construct grammatically correct sentences or correct our mistakes by intuitively applying the rules that govern English syntax. If, instead, we had to apply those rules consciously, they would only get in our way, making it impossible for us to speak or write at all. To construct a simple two-word sentence, such as “He dreams,” requires the application of at least seven grammar rules.
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
OCTOBER 2, 2016
A problem can be the inspiration for innovation. When I started my career in education as a school librarian my problem was that I was an island unto myself. While the library was a wonderful place to work, I longed for a community with which I could share ideas and learn. That was one of the problems that became the inspiration for the work I do now which was recognized by the Center for Digital Education who recently selected me as a Top 30 Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 18, 2016
For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit). It makes sense; tweets and twitter streams have been part of hard-core news reports for years as an effective way for leaders and politicians to reach their constituents and pollsters to gauge wha
Technology Tidbits
OCTOBER 18, 2016
EDpuzzle the excellent free tool that educators everywhere are using to flip their classroom/lessons and assess student learning, just released their "School Channel". This channel allows teachers to share/ copy other video lessons from their colleagues. I highly recommend checking out EDpuzzle by clicking here !!! Below is a brief demo. *EDpuzzle is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.
STEMx
OCTOBER 25, 2016
by Mike Feder, Director of STEMx. In 1892, an influential group of educators released a document that outlined the eleven core subjects U.S. schools should teach. 1. They aimed to create an academic core that would prepare students for college. Since then, we’ve dropped Latin and Greek. Other than that…the list hasn’t seriously changed. Until now. Mike Feder, Director of STEMx.
User Generated Education
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Judy Willis in How to Teach Students About the Brain writes: If we want to empower students, we must show them how they can control their own cognitive and emotional health and their own learning. Teaching students how the brain operates is a huge step. Even young students can learn strategies for priming their brains to learn more efficiently. Teaching students the mechanism behind how the brain operates and teaching them approaches they can use to work that mechanism more effectively helps stu
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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
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Twitter has been an essential platform for me in building my professional learning network and share ideas. It also has come in handy when seeking customer service support. Especially when I need support from large companies like airlines, utilities, cable, and more. For the past few weeks the customer service support I am seeking is support with Twitter.
CTE Learning
OCTOBER 21, 2016
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Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 4, 2016
In about half the world’s nations–such as those ruled by socialism, communism, dictators, and autocracies–law and order are decided by government agencies, often people placed in power by those already in power. When America wrote its Democracy-based Constitution and Bill of Rights in the late 1700’s, we chose a different route.
Technology Tidbits
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Digipuzzle is a wonderful site for finding educational games and puzzles. Educators are using this for centers or free time for students to introduce Game Based Learning into the classroom. Finally, Digipuzzle is a great site to find games/puzzles for different holidays. I highly recommend checking out Digipuzzle for Halloween activities by clicking here !!!
STEMx
OCTOBER 23, 2016
by Michael Feder, Director of STEMx. STEMx will be featured at the 2017 National Science Teachers Association STEM Forum and Expo. NSTA’s STEM Forum brought together over 2,000 educators last year, including a few STEMx members. Today, I’m proud to announce that there will be a STEMx track at the 6th Annual STEM Forum. Check out the details below for information about attending and presenting.
User Generated Education
OCTOBER 23, 2016
Background Information. I recently learned, for the first time, about Aristotle’s belief that there were three basic activities of humans: theoria (thinking), poiesis (making), and praxis (doing). Corresponding to these activities were three types of knowledge: theoretical, the end goal being truth; poietical, the end goal being production; and practical, the end goal being action ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praxis_(process) ).
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 15, 2016
If you haven’t been keeping up with The Innovative Educator, don’t worry. That’s what this wrap up is for. Here are the three hottest posts that you don’t want to miss! At the top spot for another week first time is 6 Skills Students Today Must Develop. It includes some terrific tools to ensure these are the 21st century skills your students develop and provides a useful framework for implementing this work and having conversations about what students need for success today.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Not only does image annotation combine the best of text and pictures, but kids love it. Adding their own thoughts to a picture or even better, having the picture talk, inspires them to a creative level that’s difficult to achieve with most other communication tools. With the breadth of tech tools available, this is not only easy to accomplish but fits most school budgets.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 28, 2016
The popularity of standards-based grading and instruction is growing. Why? It’s because the one-size-fits-all concept of a single grade representing the fullness of the students’ work is flawed. Today, teachers want to call out student strengths and weaknesses, accomplishments and areas of improvement, as aligned with the standards that their school mission is built on.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 5, 2016
I love reading, but there are so many books out there, it’s challenging to pick the right one for my education needs. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Karen Dikson, came to the rescue. She curated a great list of essential tech-minded books for today’s teachers. Here are her suggestions: We live in an extremely stimulating and dynamic era, and it’s hard to predict what is going to happen tomorrow, let alone in the next few years.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Many students enter kindergarten with a basic knowledge of digital devices like iPads and smartphones, but this rarely includes the use of a mouse. This little piece of hardware is strictly for desktop devices and maybe add-ons for laptops. In today’s tech world, you may even consider it a niche item. But you’d be wrong. Rarely is there a child that can get through school without using a mouse.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 6, 2016
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 so many daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: #146–18 Ideas for Warm-ups, Exit Tickets.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 11, 2016
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 so many daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: #151–8 Popular Year-long Assessments.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Mindsnacks is a series of education apps on topics like geography, vocabulary, languages, and SAT. With colorful graphics and cute characters, it’s a cross between flashcards and multiple choice with lots of visual thrown in. Though these are game-based learning, there’s no plot as you might find simulated games. Think Number Munchers rather than Minecraft.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 27, 2016
If you haven’t met Nepris before, here’s the abbreviated introduction: Nepris is an amazing source of experts available to meet virtually with your class. It’s like Skype but easier, less work, and more comprehensive. Check out my review here for more details. If you’re looking for professional experts to appear in your classroom, here’s what’s coming up: -->.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Here are ten of the top digital citizenship resources according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: 19 Topics to Teach in Digital Citizenship–and How. Teach Digital Citizenship with … Minecraft. How to Teach 3rd Graders About Digital Citizenship. How the Internet Neighborhood is Like Any Other Community. Image Copyright Do’s and Don’ts. What a Teacher Can Do About Cyberbullying. 120+ Digital Citizenship Links on 22 Topics.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Three holidays are fast-approaching–Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you’re a teacher, that means lots of tie-ins to make school festive and relevant to students. Here are ideas for you for Halloween projects, lesson plans, websites, apps: Projects. ASCII Art–Computer Art for Everyone (a pumpkin–see inset). Lesson Plan: Halloween letter for grades 2-5.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 26, 2016
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 so many daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: #94–8 Tips for Chromebooks in Class.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 10, 2016
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Any adult knows that is no longer relegated to the playground or the neighborhood. It now regularly happens in the cyberworld. Kids don’t expect that and often don’t know how to handle it. See my article on TeachHUB about cyberbullying , how to address it, and resources to help you. More on cyberbullying: What a Teacher Can Do About Cyberbullying. 120+ Digital Citizenship Links on 22 Topics. 19 Topics to Teach in Digital Citizenship–and
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Every month, subscribers to Ask a Tech Teacher get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. October 9th-10th (two days only): K-8 Technology Curriculum UPDATED 6th Edition. Student Workbooks. 10% Discount on Room License–use coupon code STUDENTWKBKSPECIALROOM. 20% Discount on School License–use coupon code STUDENTWKBKSPECIALSCHOOL. 25% Discount on District License–use coupon code STUDENTWKBKSPECIALDISTRICT.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 21, 2016
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 so many daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: #160–14 Assessment Strategies.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 17, 2016
If you are using the SL K-5 Technology Curriculum , you’ll love this free service. Every Sunday, Ask a Tech Teacher will offer online, virtual Office Hours to answers questions about the curriculum. Any questions you have about how to unpack lessons, teach a skill, or tie into class inquiry can be asked at this weekly real-time Google Hangout: Sundays, 2pm PDT.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Here are ten of the top Math-and-tech tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: C-STEM Studio — A Great Way to Blend Math and Robotics. 10 Tech Tools for Your Math Class. Zap Zap Math–Clever, Robust Math App for K-6. Celebrate Pi With Your Students. How to Interest the Next Generation of Great Minds to Work in STEM Fields. 32 Websites to Support Math Automaticity in K-5. 3 Websites to Gamify Your Math Class.
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