Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
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 15, 2016
November 16, 2016 Following our post on some of the best eBook libraries for kids, we curated for you this collection of iPad apps featuring 10 popular storybooks for young readers. Teachers and.read more.
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User Generated Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
I am the unique position of having several types of education jobs. I teach online graduate courses in educational technology to in-service teachers. I am a cohort facilitator for student teachers; and I teach part-time gifted elementary students at two different elementary schools that serve Kindergarten through 6th grade students. Out of the 16 elementary schools in my town, these two schools have some of the lowest end-of-year standardized test scores in the entire district; are composed of 8
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Storyboard That the wonderful resource that educators everywhere are using for a variety of educational purposes (i.e. timelines, digital storytelling, project based learning, etc), has just release their latest bundle for Thanksgiving. These activities cover a wide range of topics such as story starters, holiday cards, and more. Storyboard That is an excellent learning tool w/ educational portal, where teachers can manage, track, and assess student accounts in a safe environment.
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Here are ideas of apps and websites that teachers in my PLN used successfully in the past during Hour of Code: Kindergarten. Start kindergartners with problem solving. If they love Legos, they’ll love coding. BotLogic –great for Kindergarten and youngers. Code –learn to code, for students. How to train your robot –a lesson plan from Dr. Techniko. Kodable- -great for youngers–learn to code before you can read.
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The Innovative Educator
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Like many others, I was surprised about this week's election results. After doing some soul searching I realized my surprise was a result of believing what the smug American media was telling us. In fact I was primarily surrounded by, and a participant in, smug America liberalism. I was a part of Trump’s secret weapon and didn’t know it. I was living in a bubble.
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Time Hunter is the new educational game (web/mobile) from RoomRecess for telling time. The game follows a familiar platform/action game style as a student tries to shoot the "correct" clock while avoiding/defeating enemies and collecting stars for power-ups. Time Hunter lets users choose a bunch of different skills to practice such as: hours, minutes, elapsed time, etc.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Coding–that mystical geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike. Confess, when you think of coding, you see: …when you should see. December 5-11, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to coding, programming, and why students should love it. It’s designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator.
STEMx
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
With a new administration in the White House, come new ideas and priorities. What will education and STEM look like under the Trump administration? James Brown, Executive Director the. STEM Education Coalition. answers our questions in this quick interview. . What direct information do we have about education priorities in a Trump administration? Education issues were not a main focus in this presidential campaign, but we do have some clues.
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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.
The Innovative Educator
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Since the election, I’ve been reviewing the ideas President-Elect Donald Trump has been sharing since the turn of the century. He started with The America We Deserve , where he wrote about citizenship education, teachers unions, and school safety. Ten years later, in Think Like a Champion , he touched on American history and comprehensive education.
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
codeSpark Academy is a wonderful free iOS app for students learning how to code/program ages 4-9 yrs old. Kids learn how to code by simple step-by-step instructions where they interact in the Foo Studio. This is done by dropping blocks of code and watching the actions they preform. Also, there are projects, activities, and printables, that help teach coding.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 12, 2016
There’s something exciting going on over at Typing Tournament Online : The World Typeathon. This is a free event and allows students to pit their skills against typists from around the planet. Here are the details: When? Round 2 starts Monday Nov 14th 2016 and ends Sunday Dec 18th 2016. For the full-time table click here. Everyone can participate at any time.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
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 from El Paso TX. I am so excited to see both of them! I’ll be back November 28th. Any emergencies–drop me a line at askatechteacher@gmail.com. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.
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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!
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
I took a Classroom 2.0 Live webinar last year on rolling out the Hour of Code in the classroom. There were so many great things about that webinar, but one I’ll share today is why teachers DON’T participate in Hour of Code. Here are what the webinar participants said: How about you? Why are you NOT doing Hour of Code? Stay tuned for these Hour of Code articles on how to present coding in your classroom: Hour of Code: What is it?
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Digipuzzle is a wonderful site for finding educational games and puzzles. Educators are using this for centers or free time for students to introduce Game Based Learning into the classroom. Finally, Digipuzzle is a great site to find games/puzzles for different holidays. I highly recommend checking out Digipuzzle for Halloween activities by clicking here !!!
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
EDpuzzle the amazing educational tool (web/mobile app) is now available for free on any Android device. This as well as their easy to use iOS app makes it easy for any teacher to flip their classroom/lesson and have students view it on any device. Educators are using EDpuzzle to edit their videos (crop, add questions, etc) differentiate instruction, and more.
The Innovative Educator
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
Photo Credit: Business Insider. Where Trump Stands On Education. Who knew? I certainly hadn’t noticed that Trump has been sharing ideas about education since the turn of the century starting with The America We Deserve , where he wrote about citizenship education, teachers unions, and school safety. Ten years later, in Think Like a Champion , he touched on American history and comprehensive education.
The Innovative Educator
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
A #TrumpEducation administration could embrace digital badges and micro-credentials. Note: Twitter won't let you Tweet my blog url. Please use this shortened url instead [link] As I shared in my post outlining what we’d see less of from #TrumpEducation , I certainly hadn't realized there was any need to pay attention to the fact that Trump has been sharing ideas about education since the turn of the century.
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