Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 31, 2016
Here are the top ten problem-solving tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: Tech Tip #108: Got a Tech Problem? Google It! What to do when your Computers Don’t Work. 25 Techie Problems Every Student Can Fix–Update. How to Teach Students to Solve Problems. I Can Solve That Problem…. Let Students Learn From Failure. Let’s Talk About Habits of Mind.
The Innovative Educator
MAY 29, 2016
The one thing all innovative educators need is more time. That’s why I stopped and read this Fast Company article from my Twitter feed: “ Seven Effective Shortcuts To A More Productive Workday.” Rather than reading the whole article, I’ll save you time and share some ways this can be applied to the busy lives of innovative educators. 1. KEEP MEETINGS SHORT Shave time to save time: Consider shaving off ten minutes from staff/team meetings.
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Wisconsin Science and STEM Education
JUNE 1, 2016
Within this post, I am going to focus on formative assessment as an ongoing assessment conducted as part of daily instruction to guide further instruction. They are informal or formal checks of knowledge happening in conjunction with instruction. I’m not considering more summative type assessments such as end-of-unit tests or student projects. Though to be sure, all assessments should be formative, in that the results will be used to guide decision-making in relation to instruction.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 3, 2016
How to Make Tech Integration Easy, Authentic, and Normative. Starts Monday, June 6th! Last chance to sign up. Click this link ; scroll down to MTI 562 and click for more information and to sign up. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 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.
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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 1, 2016
I’ve written about Turnitin’s great programs for classrooms (see this review on Revision Assistant ). Their focus is always on how to help teachers and students, and now they’ve announced their Global Innovation Awards , a way you can honor teachers readers think demonstrate excellence in the field. Here’s their press release: Turnitin has opened nominations for the 2016 Global Innovation Awards program, which recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in promoting a
The Innovative Educator
JUNE 1, 2016
The school year is winding down and what better way to end the year than to celebrate success? Agree? Then, you won't want to miss tonight's popular #NYCSchoolsTechChat where we'll give you ideas to ensure your year ends with a bang. This chat has become so popular, even trending on Twitter, due to the talents of host @ Eileen Lennon , the expertise of our partner @ Common Sense Ed , and their digital citizenship guru @ TaliCSM , and the amazing insights from #NYCSchoolsTech teache
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