Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 17, 2020
Getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day? Try these fun websites: Color the shamrock. Color the Pot-o-gold. Color the leprechaun. Puzzle–St. Pat’s Puzzle. Puzzle–St. Pat’s puzzle II. Puzzle–St. Pat’s drag-and-drop puzzle. Puzzle–St. Pat’s slide puzzle. Puzzles and games. St. Patrick’s Day history–video. St. Pat’s Day songs–video. Tic tac toe. Webquest for St.
Educators Technology
MARCH 30, 2020
Learning software development doesn’t seem much fun - you need to learn theoretical concepts, spend multiple hours in the code editor solving practice problems, face errors and look where you went.
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User Generated Education
MARCH 19, 2020
Due to Coronavirus, many schools are moving online, and teaching through Zoom meetings. If it is only being used to present content to students, then why not just record videos and have students watch them on their own? The value of Zoom meetings is that the educator can create synchronous interactive conversations and activities. My goal is to have all my students actively engaged throughout the meeting.
The Innovative Educator
MARCH 18, 2020
Districts across the globe are moving to remote learning during these unprecedented times in our world's history. Innovative educators are jumping on board, embracing the challenge, and even enthusiastic about discovering some new and better ways of supporting learners. This is the best possible outcome in trying times. However, more and more teachers are sharing that as they are trying to move forward, their supervisors have taken this as a cue to monitor and micromanage.
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.
Amy Brown Science
MARCH 31, 2020
Hello everyone! Wow, in just a few short weeks our teaching world has been rocked to the core. If you had told me months ago that we would be in this shape today, I would have thought you had lost your mind. Unprecedented school closures have all of us scratching our heads and trying to figure out how to get through just one day at a time. Both teachers and parents are scrambling to look for resources for our students that can be used digitally for distance learning.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 2, 2020
Thanks to easy access to internet resources and a serious lack of understanding on the part of many students about what online resources can legally be used, plagiarism has become a huge problem in schools. Students don’t have a clear idea about what media–like images, videos, text–are legal to use and what constitutes proper citations.
Technology Tidbits
MARCH 8, 2020
Circly is a wonderful new graphic organizers that educators can use to brainstorm, manage tasks, create collaborative group projects, Venn diagrams and more. Circly, is uses a drag-n-drop interface making it easy to use as well as lets the user change colors of circles to maximize data points. Finally, the most unique feature of Circly lets users collaborate in real-time w/ built-in video caller lets user work in groups remotely.
User Generated Education
MARCH 23, 2020
Many of us feel a bit helpless to help others out during these coronavirus social distancing and isolation times. This also true for kids and young people. There are actions they can take as part of their home schooling. They can participate in civic engagement and activism activities. Civic engagement is defined as “working to make a difference in the civic life of one’s community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference ( [link] ).”.
The Innovative Educator
MARCH 31, 2020
Common Sense just created a powerful resource for teachers, students, and families called Wide Open School. It helps make learning from home an experience that inspires kids, supports teachers, relieves families, and restores community. More than 25 organizations came together to support this effort and more are joining. Wide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense.
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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.
CTE Learning
MARCH 31, 2020
Haven’s Newest Web and Mobile Application Developers Haven, Kansas March 31, 2020 – Two Haven High School students are the first Kansas high school students this year to earn International Industry-Recognized Certifications in Web and Mobile Application Development from the Web Professionals Association. The industry professional association WebProfessionals.org and the online courseware curriculum provider CTeLearning.com are proud to congratulate the Haven students for receiving
PCS Edventures
MARCH 31, 2020
Whether you are currently participating in distance learning or are exploring your options, our team of STEM Development Teachers have compiled a list of FREE resources for you to use! With three different teaching backgrounds and a variety of online resources available, our STEM teachers have thoughtfully picked their top three favorites and are sharing those with you today!
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 19, 2020
My inbox–probably yours, too–is flooded with suggestions, how-tos, and don’t-do’s, on teaching online as a strategy for dealing with Covid-19. Though I’m not happy about the reason, I’m thrilled at the interest in online classes. I’m an adjunct professor – online only–for a variety of major universities (CSU for one). I’ve taught many years in both environments and love online teaching because it is flexible, diversified, self-directed, and self-paced.
Magic EdTech
MARCH 31, 2020
In this rush to go online, let’s not ignore Accessibility. We’ve been preparing to take education online for years now. EdTech Companies have developed a myriad of tools to help us get there. Today, we have. Courseware authoring Platforms. Content Curation and Distribution Platforms. Assessment creation and distribution tools. Tools to administer virtual tests and proctoring platforms to monitor them.
User Generated Education
MARCH 7, 2020
Teachers get so much pressure to meet standards and prepare students for state mandated tests, that I believe they forget their students are just kids. Because of this pressure, too many teacher education and professional development strategies stress the concept of time on task. For example, see Identifying (and Engaging Students in) Time-on-Task Activities , Increasing Time on Task , and Time on Task.
The Innovative Educator
MARCH 12, 2020
The need for distance learning is quickly becoming a reality for millions of students as schools around the world close temporarily due to the coronavirus. Meeting the challenges of teaching and learning remotely requires being flexible, having vision, and thinking creatively about how best to support students. BrainPop has a webinar, resources to make assignments, build assessments, and manage student learning remotely.
Kid Spark Education
MARCH 28, 2020
If you’re like a lot of parents (who may be newly homeschooling your elementary-aged kids), you've heard a lot about STEM education lately. Maybe you're looking for ways to incorporate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning into the curriculum provided by your child's teacher, or you're looking for educational enrichment you can do to bring STEM home.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
MARCH 26, 2020
70: Remote Learning Suggestions Today we are talking about tips and strategies for distance learning, remote learning, e-learning or whatever you call this time in history where teachers are asked to teach from home. We are all in this together, and we will persevere. I hope you will join me. Links Mentioned in the Show: Week-long plan for E-Learning 2nd grade At home Section of my website for Read Alouds Distance Learning Section of my Store on TpT Gaming devices - how to get on Xbox Graming De
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 9, 2020
Ask a Tech Teacher has a new book out, Inquiry-based Teaching with PBL: 34 Lesson Plans. Inquiry-based teaching requires a mindset that makes curiosity a cornerstone of learning with lessons that value it. This book includes 34 lesson plans as well as discussion on inquiry-based teaching strategies: The Inquiry-based Teacher. The Inquiry-based Classroom.
The Trendy Science Teacher
MARCH 26, 2020
I am a high school Science teacher, turned home-school mom to a Kindergartner and Third-grader. Since our schools have closed from the Covid-19 outbreak, I have found myself trying to throw together engaging lessons that will keep their minds sharp, while simultaneously fostering a love of Science. Last week, we had so much fun learning together and I got several requests through Instagram to share my printables, lessons, recipes, etc.
User Generated Education
MARCH 15, 2020
I, like many of you, have gone into a somewhat involuntary social distancing and isolation (mostly) due to my school and health club closures and recommendation to stay away from crowds. It’s just my cats and I (gives new meaning to home alone). Having a plan to engage my mind and body is of utmost importance. I am sharing my plan of activities, which are almost all free, as it may give other educators some ideas.
The Innovative Educator
MARCH 18, 2020
Television can provide a great way for everyone to learn. It is especially useful as a learning tool, when using laptops may not be the best option. This may be the case for a few reasons, such as: A student has a disability that makes using a laptop difficult A student may not have access to a laptop A student may not have WiFi If you are planning to incorporate television viewing into your child's learning experiences WNET and PBS have put some tips together.
Kid Spark Education
MARCH 28, 2020
Good news: Kids are already using the Design & Engineering Process. That means your job is to simply help your kids understand what they're already doing naturally. Take a look at a few real-world examples of the Design & Engineering Process that kids are already involved in, and notice what these things all have in common.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
MARCH 19, 2020
The Coronavirus is causing schools to shut down and put learning on-line. Teachers are scrambling to put together plans for weeks of distance learning and hoping to keep their kids and families healthy. In order to help teachers make the transition a little easier to e-learning, I have created a week of plans for second-grade teachers that are available in my store on TpT for FREE.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 27, 2020
Teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging. We educators understand online learning, probably have taken classes this way, but we haven’t yet wrapped our brains around how to make it work in OUR classes. In fact, the biggest question I get from teachers in my online classes and on my blog is: “How do I do it?” I know–very broad–but teachers are worried.
Magic EdTech
MARCH 16, 2020
Over the last few days, the COVID-19 outbreak has moved into a new phase, compelling officials to close schools and universities. . In an effort to limit the spread, there is a transition to e-learning, including digital and distance learning options. While colleges and universities already offer and teach courses that are either partially or entirely online, shifting K-12 instruction online is where the challenge lies ahead.
Start-Engineering
MARCH 9, 2020
Eric Iversen. Students are crowding into engineering programs across the country, a reflection of the field’s growing popularity in the last 10 years. The tail winds On nearly every front in education, the profile of engineering is rising. From learning standards to courses and extracurriculars to national tests, engineering is an increasingly prominent part of the landscape.
The Innovative Educator
MARCH 20, 2020
Teachers everywhere are preparing for or engaging in remote learning. Google Classroom has become the go-to place to launch this work. Whether teaching remotely or face-to-face, innovative educators know that G-Classroom saves you time, keeps you organized and helps you communicate with your students. If you're new to Google Classroom, no worries. They've put together a great resource to help you g et started today.
Kid Spark Education
MARCH 28, 2020
After ten years of research on STEM education for preschoolers and elementary students, we've got a lot to say about the importance of block play for young children as well as the importance of STEM mentors. In fact, our research shows that mentors (teachers, parents, grandparents.) aren't simply important—they're critical in helping children feel confident and capable in STEM.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
MARCH 12, 2020
68: Emergency Sub Plans and Germs When you just can’t make it into work, having an emergency set of sub plans is the answer to a prayer! At my school, we were required to have a week’s worth of sub plans. I couldn’t be happier to have 2 sets! That took me through all 10 of my sick days. And you never know when you need them! And since it is that time of year where yes I am sick, I thought you might be interested in my little reader- Germs, Germs, Germs: A Problem With Germs.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 18, 2020
As always, education is changing. There are so many new ways to differentiate for varied learners, back-fill for some while enriching others without slowing anyone down. Being a teacher and a learner today is awe-inspiring. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Wally Clipper, has a great run-down on 8 trends you’ll want to watch in 2020: 8 EdTech Trends to Watch Out for This 2020.
The Trendy Science Teacher
MARCH 6, 2020
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook , you know that I love a good ‘ole review game. Any time that I can generate engagement by creating a competitive classroom environment, I’m game! (Pun intended!). Since it’s March, I really wanted to create a classroom review with the March Madness theme. Basketball is pretty popular in my neck of the woods, so I knew my students would love a review game that involves throwing a ball across the classroom.
The Tech Savvy Science Teacher
MARCH 5, 2020
If you haven't heard of, or used, Presenter Coach you are going to love it! It is a way for you and your students to get feedback on your presentations. It will give you feedback regarding your pacing, use of filler works such as like and um, use of culturally sensitive terms and if you are reading for the slides. At the end you will get a report that tells you how long your presentation is, statistics on what you said and suggestions on how to improve.
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