Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Coding–that geeky subject that confounds students and frightens teachers. Yet, kids who can code are better at logical thinking and problem solving, more independent and self-assured, and more likely to find a job when they graduate. In fact, according to Computer Science Education , by 2020 , there will be 1.4 million coding jobs and only 400,000 applicants.
Educators Technology
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
One way to embellish your writing style and make it sound more professional is through the inclusion of Latin phrases (of course without overusing them). Whether you are writing a research.
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The Innovative Educator
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Read fear-mongering pieces like the click bate trio of stories that appeared in the New York Times this fall about the " Dark Consensus Around Screens ," and you'd think you can't be a good parent or educator unless you limit screen time. While such pieces prey on insecurities, make good headlines, and draw in concerned parents and teachers, at best such stories lack nuance.
User Generated Education
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
I have lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a few decades. One of my favorite things about living here is that it celebrates and embraces Hispanic and Mexican cultural traditions. I have the privilege of working with gifted kids at two elementary schools with over 80% Hispanic students. For the past two years, I did Halloween Wars – based off of the Food Channel show.
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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.
Informed K12
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
I just got off of the phone with a prospective candidate I was excited about. Part of working on the People Ops team involves searching different talent networks (ex. LinkedIn) and reaching out to those I feel could potentially be a strong applicant for one of our openings. Think of it as professional stalking minus the creepy aspect. So, at the end of our call the prospective candidate, Kasey (not really their name but I like the name Kasey), said something that really made me reflect.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are buzzwords that every educator wants to know more about. They are two distinct functions. Kathy Schrock , columnist for Discovery Education explains: Augmented reality layers computer-generated enhancements on top of an existing reality to make it more meaningful through the ability to interact with it.
The Maker Mom
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
This post is part of a sponsored campaign for Klutz. I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own. Understanding the basics of circuitry is a key STEM skill. Makers should also be familiar with the basic elements of electronics, so I’m always on the lookout for new ways to introduce these things to kids. Therefore, I was eager to take a look at the new Klutz Circuit Games Lab , one of the items in their Maker Labs line.
The Innovative Educator
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Some traditional educators may still view student access to technology as a privilege, but it is not. Today, technology is necessary for learning to be accessible, real, and relevant in the modern world. The college, careers, and citizenship for which our students need to be prepared require the use of technology. The job of our learning institutions requires today's educators to know how to manage a tech-rich classroom and keep technology from becoming a weapon of mass distraction.
Magic EdTech
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
Pokemon Go can arguably be considered the first augmented reality (AR) experience we have had via mobile phones. It is real, more experiential and generates real-life responses. Publishers have been led to wonder if AR can be used to enhance the knowledge and experience at any stage of learning. Technology is being superimposed on the physical world resulting in experiences that add creativity and 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.
Informed K12
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
If you’re reading this post, you’re either considering joining our team or you’re my mom and you clicked on the link I texted you. I’m going to assume you’re part of the former group and address you (Sorry, mom!). I’ve had a bit of a journey getting to Informed K12 and then growing here, and I’m excited to share it with you. Whether you end up joining our team or not, my hope is that something I share resonates with you and makes you feel like you’re not alone in your feelings during your job se
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Today’s show explains a little bit about why teaching can be difficult with tracking data, excessive testing, and determining eligibility. In today’s episode, we also listen to the excellent tired, where Nichole works ever so hard to hear, “Thank you, Mrs. Maas.” You will want to stay tuned. 2:16 Nichole’s experience 5:27 Most Rewarding Part of Teaching 7:32 Kids who need something different- how important is it to follow accommodations?
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
This December will again host the Hour of Code , a one-hour introduction to programming designed to demystify the subject and show that anyone can be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Last year, almost 300,000 students (age 4-104) participated from over 180 countries and wrote almost 20 billion lines of code. The 200,000+ teachers involved came away believing that, of all their education tools, coding was the best at teaching children to think.
STEMx
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
STEM schools are working hard to make a difference for rural America’s students, offering myriad learning opportunities for young people living outside our nation’s big cities. But how are rural STEM schools doing in providing computer science education? That was the topic of a recent. “Rural Matters” podcast, hosted by Michelle Rathman. For the podcast, Rathman interviewed STEM leaders from three STEMx member states: Anthony Owen, chief state STEM officer and state director of computer science
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The Innovative Educator
NOVEMBER 11, 2018
Here’s a trick that will come in handy for innovative educators who have times when it becomes helpful to have lots of tabs easily accessible. For example, say you are having several students present one day and you don’t want to have to click open each presentation or connect and disconnect various devices from the display station. Or, maybe there are tabs that you use each time you conduct a particular class.
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Socrates is an innovate new site where educators can seamlessly differentiate instruction for each student through a unique game based learning system. This is done through fun and engaging learning games w/ educational portal where teachers can track and monitor student progress, assign educational videos, use a digital badge system, testing, benchmarking, and much much more.
Informed K12
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Earlier this year, a few members of our team attended a networking event hosted by Techqueria, a community of Latinx professionals in the tech industry. Our team had an awesome time, and we were really impressed with the event and how many talented and driven young professionals we spoke to. Our CTO/co-founder Qian, knew one of Techqueria’s board members, Phil Ventura, so we coordinated with him to sponsor our own event for their members.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Welcome to the launch of One Tired Teacher! I’m so excited to be up and running. In this first episode, you will find out why I believe teachers should have a voice. Want to read more about it? I recently wrote a blog post called 3 Genuine Reasons Teachers Should Speak Their Truth. Check it out when you get the chance. One Tired Teacher takes the trials of teaching and the treasures or best parts of being a teacher or educator and tells it like it is.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Need a few websites and apps to fill in sponge time? Here are Thanksgiving websites that will keep students busy and still teach them: Canadian Thanksgiving. Online/Offline Thanksgiving activities. Plimoth Plantation. Starfall–Silly Turkey. Thanksgiving edu-websites–CybraryMan. Thanksgiving Games. Thanksgiving games and puzzles. Thanksgiving games–Quia.
CTE Learning
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Blockchain technology, to many people, is admittedly a lot more promising than the cryptocurrency it was designed to support. Its benefits are big enough and have shown great promise in sustaining its relevance for many years to come. Tracing its origins from the money cataclysm of 2008 , blockchain, at its heart, can be considered an a defiant disdain from the central authoritative management.
The Innovative Educator
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Cross posted at the #NYCSchoolsTech blog. Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms. Media Literacy Week take place November 5th - 9th. #NYCSchoolsTech Podcast host, Nancy Ribak Altadonna, just released two new episodes to bring the experts in media literacy and digital citizenship directly to you.
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
"Differentiated instruction and assessment (also known as differentiated learning or, in education , simply, differentiation ) is a framework or philosophy for effective teaching that involves providing students with different avenues to acquiring content; to processing, constructing, or making sense of ideas ; and to developing teaching materials and assessment measures so that all students within a classroom can learn effectively, regardless of differences in ability.
User Generated Education
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Truth be told, I always disliked history and government classes as a K through undergraduate student. I found it dry, boring, irrelevant, and unimportant. I believe this was due to it all being about memorization. memorizing events and dates in history; memorizing the branches of government; memorizing states and their capitols. This type of learning reflects only remembering, the lowest level of Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
December 3-9th, 2018, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Throughout participating websites, you’ll find a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do, on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” You’ll even find unplugged tuto
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
We’ve provided a lot of projects and lesson plans, as well as websites you’ll like organized by grade. Here are all those that don’t easily differentiate by grade. See if some of them work for you: Websites. Animatron –design and publish animated and interactive content that plays everywhere, from desktop computers to mobile devices.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Last year, only 61 percent of high school students who took the ACT English achievement test were deemed college-ready. In math, it was 41 percent. We teachers recognize it is our fiduciary responsibility to fulfill state and national education standards that prepare students for college or career. Many of us find students benefit greatly when the school employs curriculum-based assessments to measure progress.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
I’m taking next week off. I’ll be preparing for my daughter’s holiday visit from her home in DC and my son who’s visiting virtually from Okinawa Japan. I am so excited to see both of them! I’ll be back November 26th. Any emergencies–drop me a line at askatechteacher@gmail.com. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
Check out my Teachers Pay Teachers store for big savings on November 26th and 27th! 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. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice reviewer, CAEP reviewer, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Last year, I did a poll on the meaning of the word ‘turkey’ This was to demonstrate how powerful symbols are to your students and do so with an authentic use of technology to support discussion on math, language standards, and the holidays. As a summation to your discussion with students on symbols, idiomatic expressions, geography, farms, or another topic, post this on your Smartscreen.
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