Educators Technology
APRIL 23, 2018
After we have reviewed kids safe search engines and kids friendly educational websites, we are sharing with you this list of interesting YouTube channels that provide educational video content for.read more.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 24, 2018
Clutch Prep calls themselves “the video version of textbooks” but really, that doesn’t give you the full flavor of what they offer. Their academic how-to videos are textbook-specific so you pick the ones used in your classes, even by your teacher. Videos cover each chapter and can be used as a preview or review. Practice questions monitor understanding to see if you’re ready for summative tests.
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The Innovative Educator
APRIL 22, 2018
Kids today. They're addicted to their phones. Distracted. Cyber bullied. Right? Well not quite. Kids today are living in a world more connected then ever before. They are living in a world where they can harness the power of social media for social action and they are doing that in ways many adults could never even imagine. As innovative educators we do our part to help our students become empowered digital citizens, but it's not just our responsibility.
CTE Learning
APRIL 25, 2018
And tell them you are behind the new proposal – Creating Quality Technical Educators Act. Facts about the Creating Quality Technical Educators Act: This new piece of legislation before the U.S. Senate would expand teacher training so there would be more Career and Technical Education instructors. We want to shout out to Senators Tim Kaine of Virginia, Rob Portman of Ohio, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia who are leading the way to introduce the Creating Qu
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.
STEMx
APRIL 26, 2018
Teachers can often feel as if their heads are spinning. But at least one teacher is truly spinning, or orbiting, Earth right now. His name is Ricky Arnold, and he is the second consecutive teacher-astronaut on the International Space Station during this school year. To celebrate these two intrepid educators — and all educators who work on Earth — NASA has been marking the Year of Education on Station (YES).
STEM Education Central brings together the best content for STEM education professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Innovative Educator
APRIL 25, 2018
If you haven't heard, and it's likely you haven't, Microsoft launched a product called Teams in 2017 following the company's decision not to sink 8 billion dollars into the purchase of Slack. Instead, they decided to build out their Skype product and develop their own version of Slack. This is not good news for Slack. What it means is that institutions who already have O356 subscriptions will have access to Teams included in their subscription.
CTE Learning
APRIL 22, 2018
Haven, Kansas April 22, 2018 – Seven Haven High School Students are the first Kansas High School Students to earn their Mobile Application Design and Development industry credentials this year. Once again the industry professional association WebProfessionals.org and curriculum provider CTeLearning.com are proud to congratulate Haven students for receiving their certifications associated with Haven High’s Mobile Application Design and Development course. ( Back Row Left to Right: Jasper, Dunca
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 26, 2018
" A flashcard or flash card is a set of cards bearing information, as words or numbers, on either or both sides, used in classroom drills or in private study. One writes a question on a card and an answer overleaf. Flashcards can bear vocabulary , historical dates, formulas or any subject matter that can be learned via a question and answer format. Flashcards are widely used as a learning drill to aid memorization by way of spaced repetition. ( wikipedia )" Flashcards are used by students and ed
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 23, 2018
Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. They include all the ebooks, videos, and other resources required so you don’t spend any more than what is required to register for the class. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting.
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 25, 2018
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. If you’re teaching Summer Tech Camp, it can be daunting. What do you teach? How do you do it? What’s the best way to keep students motivated and involved without letting them play games all day?
CTE Learning
APRIL 21, 2018
Steve (our Founder) was off to visit with a STEM educator in central Missouri, and he arranged to have a web technologies entrepreneur who is an advisor to the SkillsUSA Web Design competition come along to meet the a rural technology class and the instructor teacher. David Jackson is the owner of Tekki i a web technologies and digital marketing company based in Kansas City.
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 23, 2018
Motion Comics is a nice site for digital storytelling that I just found out about from Larry Ferlazzo's blog. Motion Comics lets users upload images and audio files to create a stunning digital comic. Best of all, a user can publish a finished comic via link or generate an embed code making it ideal for education. While still early, Motion Comics looks to be a good tool for digital storytelling.
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 24, 2018
Grasshopper is the new free mobile app (iOS/Android) that Google just released to introduce students how to code. Grasshopper teaches users how to code in Javascript by playing through fun games and puzzles. Here are more details. * Visual puzzles develop your problem-solving skills and solidify coding concepts * Use industry-standard JavaScript with just a few taps on your phone * Real-time feedback guides you like a teacher * Collect achievements as you learn new skills I highly recommend chec
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 26, 2018
Buncee is the award winning learning tool that provides a digital canvas for students to create amazing projects, presentations, and much much more. Educators have been using Buncee in a wide variety of ways through their educational portal "Buncee Classroom" to create virtual classrooms for students to complete assignments, take quizzes, etc. Best of all, Buncee Classroom lets educators track students, assign quizzes, and even differentiate/assess instruction.
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 25, 2018
hyperPad is an excellent iOS app for educators to use to introduce students to programming/coding. This is done in the familiar to use drag-n-drop interface where students can easily create games, presentations, banners, and more. hyperPad also has an educational kit which is ideal for integrating STEM into the classroom. I highly recommend checking out hyperPad by clicking here !!!
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 24, 2018
Storyboard That the innovative educational tool that teachers everywhere are using in a variety of ways (i.e. digital storytelling, project based learning, graphic organizers, etc) just released a bunch of new clip art for their storyboards. Users can now find new characters, scenes, items, and more by clicking here. Also, Storyboard That released a bunch of new activities and resources for educators in subjects such as: Science, ESL, Social Studies, and more.
Technology Tidbits
APRIL 23, 2018
Projector Screen Store is a great site for educators or parents looking to find screens, projectors, cables, and more for home or their classroom. Also, this is an ideal place to find good deals and other resources such as: how to build a home theater or how a green screen works. I highly recommend checking out Projector Screen Store by clicking here !!!
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