Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 12, 2018
If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The school’s tagline is Learn to code; Code to learn.
Amy Brown Science
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Teaching the geologic time scale has always posed a bit of a problem for me in my Biology classes. My students don't need the depth of knowledge that they might get in an Earth Science class. On the other hand, the concept of geologic time and the appearance and evolution of life on Earth is VERY important to my class. One of my most favorite sayings, "Nothing in Biology makes sense except in the light of evolution" ( Theodosius Dobzhansky , American Biology Teacher , 1973.) is a mantra in my cl
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The Innovative Educator
DECEMBER 23, 2018
College and career readiness was popularized in 2009 under the Obama administration's Race-to-the-Top initiative and it is what fuels the Common Core Standards. College and career readiness is the directive under which most government schools have been operating since then. The problem is that honoring, respecting, and preparing our nation for college and career readiness leaves two thirds of our nation's adults (according to the most recent census bureau statistics) as outcasts.
User Generated Education
DECEMBER 8, 2018
I believe that educators can be intentional in setting up environments where learners’ propensity to create flourishes. Some elements that can assist with this kind of unbridled making and creating include: Open ended projects that promote self-directed differentiation and personalization. Choice of projects, methods, materials. Some structure but lots of room for a personal touch; lots of room for creativity.
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.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Self-care is one of those topics that we know is so important for our mental well being, yet we feel like we never have enough time. It’s kind of like I need gas in my car, but I don’t have time to stop! Eventually, we run out, and we are left stranded on the side of the road. So I thought this week was crucial to talk about how you can give yourself a refill over the winter break.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Now that you’ve engaged your students with awesome Hour of Code fun, I’m thrilled to introduce the incredible Root Robotics for going far beyond the hour! Root’s a versatile, engaging robotics and coding program that grows with students from pre-K up through grade 12. Root comes to us from our friends at Sunburst Digital – who provide engaging STEAM and SafeSchools programs for schools.
Magic EdTech
DECEMBER 20, 2018
“If you want to see amazing results in your business, playing games is actually one of the most effective ways to learn skills that lead to better, more profitable results.” —Ian Altman, author, and host, Same Side Selling podcast. ( [link] ). Corporations are grappling with training an increasingly diverse workforce. This involves not only job-related knowledge and skills, but also staff behaviors.
The Innovative Educator
DECEMBER 30, 2018
Innovative educators usually know the basics of ensuring their tech works before presenting to students, staff, and families. Check the sound. Check the monitor. But that's just the beginning. If we really want to ensure we are including everyone in have access to what we are presenting, technology can take us even further. Here are some ideas based on recommendations from WC3 Website Accessibility Initiative to you get started. 1) Invite Technology Use Too often those without accessibility need
User Generated Education
DECEMBER 22, 2018
I think we are living in amazing times whereby we can access and view high quality videos for free! I have selected some of my favorites from 2018. My criteria for their selection are that they made me laugh, cry, cheer, and/or made me feel inspired and hopeful. There are very few mentions of traditional schooling and education; yet, they all have connections to what school and education should aspire to be.
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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.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Today’s show takes a look at the impact of school administrators on the culture of schools. Rachel, a 2nd-grade teacher from Missouri, shares her truth about being a part of a school culture that values empathy and kindness towards one another, and it all starts with the leader of the school. 2:04 Introduction to Rachel 5:23 Rachel’s Amazing 9:46 Rachel’s Teacher Tired 10:43 Principal Perks 11:43 Community Service Project Idea 14:14 Whole School Morning Meeting 15:20 Moral Building 17:53 The Pow
STEMx
DECEMBER 7, 2018
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provides the electricity that serves nearly 10 million people in seven states and a range of other services. From 2012 to 2017, TVA sponsored grants for teachers and offered them through the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network. This year, the TVA Mini-Grant Program goes multi-state through STEMx and a new partnership between TVA and TVA’s retiree group, the.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Need a few websites to fill in free minutes? Here are Holiday websites that will keep students busy while teaching them: 12 Days of Christmas. Christmas puzzles and games. Christmas—history—fun video. Holiday Crossword. Holiday Elf Games. Holiday Hangman II. Holiday music II –sing along with the music–the site provides the words. Holiday—find the word.
Magic EdTech
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Bett Excel London – 2019 is an internationally-recognized workshop for transformative learning that enables the global education community to come together to celebrate, find inspiration and explore the innovations through technology that are defining the next frontier in higher education. All set to commence on 23 January 2019, Bett London will witness participation from 800 leading companies across 134 countries.
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These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!
The Innovative Educator
DECEMBER 16, 2018
If you are an innovative educator, than you know that you serve students with varying abilities and learning differences. Some are visible, like a person in a wheelchair. Some may not be visible such as a person who is colorblind. Some have varying levels of visibility such as someone on the autism spectrum. Some may progress and become more visible over time or as you get to know the student.
Wisconsin Science and STEM Education
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Continuing with the standards-based grading (SBG) theme, I wanted to share one idea on how I might structure a system and one possible modification to that plan. As I noted before, I haven’t found an SBG system that I feel frames the outcomes quite like I would want to. I’m not even sure that I like what I’m going to detail here, as I’d really want to see how it works in a classroom before passing judgement.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Today’s show is all about how to get through the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas! We all know how exhausting this time can be. The kids are totally off the chain. I don’t about you, I’ve got a lot going on at this time, as well. It can make for one tired teacher! Check out my blog post How to Guarantee Survival the Weeks Before Christmas Vacation for more tips.
STEMx
DECEMBER 4, 2018
by Wes Hall, Director of STEMx. On Tuesday, the White House released. Charting a Course for Success: America’s Strategy for STEM Education. (. download. ). , a new federal STEM education strategic plan intended to serve as a rallying point for the STEM community and to provide guidance for federal agencies that offer STEM funding opportunities. Wes Hall, Director of STEMx, on the new federal STEM strategic plan.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Life is much simpler when you–as a parent or teacher–can point to one solution for a problem, solve it, and everything is golden. Success in school was like that when grades were the barometer and studying harder was the tool. Now, we know that academic achievement is much more complicated. “Students are telling us there’s a big missing piece in their education” –John Bridgeland, CEO of Civic.
Magic EdTech
DECEMBER 20, 2018
If you want to see amazing results in your business, playing games is actually one of the most effective ways to learn skills that lead to better, more profitable results. —Ian Altman, author, and host, Same Side Selling podcast. ([link]. Corporations are grappling with training an increasingly diverse workforce. This involves not only job-related knowledge and skills, but also staff behaviors.
The Innovative Educator
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Even innovative educators recognize the value of unplugging a bit during the holidays for family games. Here are some recommendations that may not be on your list. This list is gathered from a group of innovative educators who gathered over the holidays and shared some of their favorite games to play with family and friends. Games for the Holidays The Metagame The Metagame is the ultimate cure for awkward silences.
Wisconsin Science and STEM Education
DECEMBER 3, 2018
In my last post, I mentioned that I would not use the NGSS Performance Expectations (PEs) as scoring categories for standards-based grading (SBG). The main concern I expressed was about the inconsistencies and confusion that generated in one district that tried it. Teachers did not agree on—or, in some cases, even understand—what the PEs meant. I wanted to share a few more thoughts on why not to use the PEs in SBG, and in my next post go into some depth on an alternative idea for SBG.
Technology Tidbits
DECEMBER 20, 2018
It's the time of year again for my favorite annual sites and apps. Again, this years list sees a lot of tools for STEM that focuses on programming/coding. As w/ any of my previous annual top lists, all tools listed in previous posts will not be eligible for this years'. Top 25 Sites/Apps of 2018 YO Teach! - With Today's Meet shutting down this year, Palms created a very user friendly tool for creating a "backchannel" that can be used in any number of ways in education.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 5, 2018
December 10th-January 2nd. 15% Discount Sitewide on. Structured Learning.net. Code: HAPPYHOLIDAY15. How to use this: Go to Structured Learning. Fill your shopping cart with your holiday gifts. When checking out, apply the code, HAPPYHOLIDAY15. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 21, 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 for some, participate in a weekly video meeting.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 20, 2018
DialMyCalls (an AATT sponsor) has a special Christmas offer for kids: Free Santa Calls To Your Family This Christmas. This Christmas we have a great gift for everyone! Whether you’re an existing DialMyCalls user or not, you can take advantage of our completely free phone call from Santa. Imagine the look on your child’s face when they receive a personalized phone call from Santa with his or her name on it!
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 30, 2018
H ere’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in January: Best-in-Class Resources Competition. Subscriber Special: January. Questions Parents Ask about Technology. MLK Lesson Plans. Free Webinar on Building Digital Citizens. How Cloud Computing is REvoluntionizing Education. Teaching Tolerance. Making Kindness Part of Your Classes.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 17, 2018
This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. Here’s what you’ll get: 19 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer. Update Your Online Presence. Backup and Image your computer. A note: The above links won’t work until the articles publish! Today: 19 Steps to a Speedier Computer.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 12, 2018
If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The school’s tagline is Learn to code; Code to learn.
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