Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 11, 2016
Here are ten of the top reading-related articles according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: How do I create a classroom library checkout system? 5 Tech Tools to Inspire Reading. 5 Tech Tools That Motivate Every Reader. 3 Digital Tools to Encourage Close Reading. 32 Reading Websites. How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving. Common Core Reading–What if Students Don’t Like Reading.
Amy Brown Science
JULY 24, 2016
Are your students struggling to master all the new biology terms and definitions we teach each day? After teaching high school Biology for over 30 years, I know that one of the biggest problems my students are going to have in my class is mastering the mountain of new vocabulary words encountered each and every day. When I talk to struggling biology students, they will usually tell me that they understand the concepts, and they understand "how and why" things work as they do, but they hate to me
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The Innovative Educator
JULY 17, 2016
It's no secret that livestreaming video that can be viewed later, is an incredibly powerful learning tool. In fact @MarkBarnes19 explained in this #HackLearning podcast , that livestreaming has the potential to break down the walls of school. The problem is that despite we know this is true, it hasn't. The question is why? The answer. Because it's not that simple.
Science Teaching Junkie
JULY 26, 2016
The days of organizing my task cards in these little plastic file folders from the Target Dollar Spot (or was it Dollar Tree? I can't remember) are over! Bottom line. they cost a dollar and I'm so glad I didn't spend much more than that. Whew! They got so bulky and I was constantly having to go through them all to find the cards I was looking for. Now they are so organized!
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
JULY 31, 2016
by. Mike Feder. , STEMx Director. Today, I’m incredibly proud to announce to you a major step forward for STEMx. We’re announcing the first six members of the STEMx Advisory Board. The formal press release is below. I urge you to take a look at these six strong advocates for STEM. They’ll provide us detailed guidance moving forward. In particular, I want to draw your attention to the diversity of groups these leaders represent.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 27, 2016
As teachers get more creative about differentiating for student needs, we’re turning to tools that use other approaches than writing a report or creating a class play. One I hear more and more about is podcasts. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Emily Southey, has some thoughts on how to integrate podcasts into your lesson planning: In the age of technology, students and teachers alike listen to podcasts in their spare time.
Technology Tidbits
JULY 13, 2016
Noplag is an excellent online free plagiarism, spell, and grammar checker for student and teachers. It's a very easy to use site (i.e. similar to Grammarly) and best of all a user can generate detailed reports to make checking their documents/text that much easier. I highly recommend checking out Noplag by clicking here !!
The Innovative Educator
JULY 31, 2016
I listened to a teacher explain his pleasure in his teaching method. He explained that the secret to his being a successful educator is that he asks students “Why?” The only question I had about this technique was “Why?” His answer was because his mastery of “Why” teaching has led his students developing the critical thinking necessary to pass the Common Core tests.
User Generated Education
JULY 25, 2016
I believe in the importance of participating in ongoing and continuous reflective practice as an educator. This is my reflection on my Cardboard Challenges Maker Education Camp that was taught to twelve 5 to 10 year old learners for five days, 2.5 hours each morning. My Cardboard Challenges webpage of ideas can be found at [link]. This post is divided into three sections: (1) a rationale for using no tech, minimal cost materials, (2) some of my general observations about how the learners intera
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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.
STEMx
JULY 23, 2016
How are STEM programs doing in your state? Are they reaching the students who need them the most? Are they effective in inspiring and educating the next generation of skilled, innovative and inventive game-changers? How does a state evaluate its STEM programs? The annual report of the Iowa STEM Monitoring Project can serve as a guideline. We asked Jeff Weld, executive director of the Iowa.
Wisconsin Science and STEM Education
JULY 18, 2016
A new colleague here at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Lauren Zellmer, read through my last blog on formative assessments. Her question was, “What specifically do teachers do with the information once they’ve conducted these formative assessments?” Great question! I decided to write a Part 2 of the formative assessment blog, where I’ll share a few more details for possible instructional next steps based on hypothetical results.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 31, 2016
Parents increasingly find technology a roadblock to tracking student progress in the classrooms. There are too many options, with too few instructions that seem to constantly change. One of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors summed it up like this: Most parents have some concerns about keeping up with the part of the digital revolution that has extended to their child’s classroom.
Technology Tidbits
JULY 26, 2016
Tinycards by Duolingo is the new free iOS app for flashcards. Tinycards lets students memorize anything by playing through a game and unlocking levels. A user can play through an already created deck on any number of subjects or create their own. These flashcards can contain text, images, and animations making learning fun. I highly recommend checking out Tinycards by clicking here !!!
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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
JULY 10, 2016
I started my day reading a post from Pernille Ripp entitled If Not Now where she explains that change will only come if we all speak up. She says she is not sure how she got to be someone others sometimes listen to but she advises that even if we may not think of our voices as are nothing special a and we have no business speaking up, if we see injustice and believe in our own self worth, we must speak.
Educators Technology
JULY 4, 2016
July 3, 2016 With the advance of mobile technologies, QR Code technologies open up a vast terrain for educational uses. There are several ways teachers can leverage the educational potential of QR.read more.
STEMx
JULY 14, 2016
by Mike Feder, director of STEMx. “Get an internship” is a ubiquitous piece of advice. I’d guess every person reading this post hasn’t just heard that piece of advice, you’ve even offered it. But, as a researcher, these are the kind of clichés that stick with me. What’s the word on internships? They work. A literature review completed in 2013 counted 12 different studies showing impacts.
User Generated Education
JULY 5, 2016
One of my learners’ favorite things to do at my maker education summer camps is taking toys apart – breaking them and then putting back together in another form. This got me thinking that breaking things should be part of every teacher’s and learner’s education. These include: Breaking physical objects apart to see their components and how they work.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 22, 2016
A screencast is a video recording of what’s happening on your computer monitor, often with annotations and/or narration. It can be simple or sophisticated, anything from a whiteboard presentation to a slideshow to a movie-like video. With Common Core’s emphasis on understanding and explaining tasks, screencasts are a great way for both students and teachers to share the required steps in completing a math problem, collaborate on close reading, or pursue any other literacy activity.
Technology Tidbits
JULY 26, 2016
DimensionU is one of my favorite companies for Game Based Learning. These games take place in an interactive 3D virtual world where students strengthen their Math/Literacy skills. The games are designed for kids grades 3rd-9th and are aligned to Common Core Standards. Here are a list of DimensionU games. Watch the videos below to see all 4 AMAZING DimensionU Games in action: Meltdown is the DimensionU game that offers students a second chance when answering difficult questions, and rewards creat
The Innovative Educator
JULY 22, 2016
If you're planning to Facebook Live your next presentation at an event for others who can't be there to enjoy, you just need to follow these steps. More tips at https://live.fb.com/tips Set Facebook Live up on the presenter phone a few minutes before the session starts. This includes making sure it is fully charged and connected to the internet. Tap “What's on your mind” at the top of News Feed.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 5, 2016
Every month, subscribers to Ask a Tech Teacher get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. July 6th-June 15th (ten days only): K-8 Technology Curriculum UPDATED 6th Edition. get 10% off with coupon code TECHCURRICULUM6THED. get 25% off if you’re upgrading from the 4th or 5th edition (contact zeke dot rowe at structuredlearn.net for coupon code).
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 29, 2016
One of the most popular, free tools used by thousands of schools is a virtual bulletin board called Padlet. It starts as a blank canvas (called a ‘wall’) to which users can add text, video, images, weblinks, and more. It can be accessed via a direct link that is posted or emailed, or an embed in any digital platform that accepts these HTML codes (such as a blog, website, or wiki).
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 12, 2016
Sometimes, for teachers, summer is so busy we can’t breathe. Between enrichment to summer seminars to watching kids who are out of school, there isn’t a free moment. But other times, summer offers an endless vista of time, perfect for a part-time job that provides a nest egg for a special project. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Joyce Wilson, has five great ideas that will help you stay busy this summer: Last year, there were more than 3 million teachers in school systems across the
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 8, 2016
Last chance–class starts Monday, July 11th! Click to join. The 21 st Century classroom blends technology with traditional teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. This three-week course (July 11-July 31) is a follow-on to the introductory class, Tech-infused Teacher , digging into the digital ideas and tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 1, 2016
A question I get a lot from readers is where to go for free, classroom-safe images. Photo sites are either too sparse or poorly vetted. And–while we’re on the subject of online images–it needs to be easier to add citations because otherwise, students will just skip that step. Photos for Class , brought to you by the folks at Storyboard That (a premier digital storytelling site that quickly and easily enables students to mix avatars, backgrounds, and talk bubbles to tell a story
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 14, 2016
Here are the most-read posts for the month of June: 12 Websites to Teach Mouse Skills. Website Review: ProdigyGame.com. 3 Online Keyboarding Programs Students Will Choose. 9 Best-in-Class Digital Storytelling Tools. 67 K-8 Hour of Code Suggestions–by Grade Level. How to Create a Curriculum Map. 3 Creative Tech Tools to Teach Writing. 84 Math Websites for K-8.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 4, 2016
It’s America’s birthday and I’m celebrating. I have an Army son heading off overseas and a Navy daughter doing her thing stateside. I’m toasting both of them today!What I write today will be… anything I want–gibberish, a short story, guest articles on crazy topics. I have no idea. My son’s in Kuwait protecting America’s distant shores.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 15, 2016
How to Make Differentiation Fast and Easy with Tech. Starts Monday! Last chance to sign up. This Ask a Tech Teacher online class is only offered for college credit.
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