Vicki Davis sur Twitter : "Nice chart: RT @Primary_Ed: Growth Mindset focus via @kevindeforge #edchat #edtech #ISTE2015 … Kevin DeForge sur Twitter : "Growth Mindset focus... Vicki Davis on Twitter: "Nice chart: RT @Primary_Ed: Growth Mindset focus via @kevindeforge #edchat #edtech #ISTE2015 … EdTech Academic Vocabulary. Change is an opportunity to do something amazing. I have had the privilege to speak in Indiana for their “Summer of eLearning” events over the past three years and I have been able to see snapshots of the state, that have given me some perspective.
The growth not only in the conversations, but the opportunities has been significant as a whole. Years ago there were educators that were pushing the boundaries in the state, but there seem to be a lot more and I know that it is because of the persistence of many levels (top down and bottom up) that have made this possible. What I have been thinking about how we have to realize that it is not only learning that is differentiated, but at the rate that we are accepting of change. 9 free ways to grow as an educator this summer. Summer’s a great time to pursue your passions and improve as an educator.
Here are nine ways you can learn and connect with others. (Flickr / PhotoAteller) Ah, summer … that time when all teachers leave school work and school thoughts behind for months to lounge by the pool. Right? The Best 10 Android Apps for Project-based Learning. June 30, 2015 Project-based learning is one of the best teaching strategies that enhances students learning and increases their engagement with the learning tasks at hand.
Technology and particularly mobile technology takes this concept a step further by empowering students with the tools they need to perform their tasks anytime and anywhere they are. Yes, PLEASE Use Your Phone! I’ve Got This. :-) Zach Editing Video on his Smartphone This semester my students had to record, edit, and publish a video promoting positive choices for our local middle school.
That assignment was complicated as student had to record in teams, but edit and publish individually. The team could use any recording device they wanted, but they had to figure out how to export the video off the chosen machine. From there one student from each group uploaded the group’s video to Google Drive. Next, each student had to download his or her own copy to edit. Those Smartphones are REALLY Powerful! Most of my students were forced to use Windows Movie Maker because we don’t have any Macs in the lab. So off he went. I know having those devices in class drives some instructors crazy, but rather than ban or collect them, why not see if they’re useful? Immerse Yourself in Smartphone Technology. Steve Dembo sur Twitter : "Keep this in the foreground of your mind. When you're doing tech planning, which column are you in? #ISTE2015.
Lifehack. “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure”-Bill Cosby What quality do you think differentiates the winners from the losers?
Why are some people so successful in reaching their goals while others can’t achieve them? Because of their mindset, beliefs, and habits. Your brain is the first keystone to success. The second is your everyday actions, your daily habits. 1. They don’t let others make them invest time in activities they consider boring and counter-productive to their self-development. 2. The only path to personal growth is doing things that make you feel awkward. 3. Most people don’t have goals at all. 4.
Most people try to achieve overnight success. 5. When you dress like a winner, people tend to respect you more. 6. Kevin DeForge sur Twitter : "Growth Mindset focus... ISTE15: Free Makerspace Starter Kit at Knights of Make-A-Lot Panel. The Knights of Make-A-Lot will be presenting a panel on maker programs, Tuesday, June 30, 12:30–1:30 pm in PCC 125.
We will be giving away free Makerspace Starter kits which include free tools and resources for maker educators. The Makerspace Starter kit also acts as a way of claiming space for maker activities in your classroom or school. There will be a limited number of deluxe Makerspace Starter kits that include a digitally fabricated sign or badge. Learn more and print your own Makerspace starter kit at If you have a free tool or resource for maker educators that should be included in the kit, please leave a comment or contact me on Twitter @designmaketeach. Some Web 2.0 classroom tools every teacher and learner should know about. The term is audacious: Web 2.0.
It assumes a certain interpretation of Web history, including enough progress in certain directions to trigger a succession. What forms of the Web have developed and become accepted enough that we can conceive of a transition to new ones? Many people—including, or perhaps especially, supporters—critique the “Web 2.0” moniker for definitional reasons. Few can agree on even the general outlines of Web 2.0. It is about no single new development. Like many computer-mediated techniques for teaching and learning, some of these possibilities start from pre-Web practices. Here we are presenting a list of some web 2.0 tools that are equally useful for teachers and learners. The List Glogster Added in the comments and via Twitter: Did you like this? Related Posts via Categories. Professional Learning Networks - ISTE. Blogposts For #ISTE2014. PearDeck: Let's get students SAYING and ... ISTE 2014 Session Notes. Tackling Complex Text: Struggling Students ISTE2014 by Susan Hardin on Prezi.
Weekly Resources & ISTE Recap. HollyClarkEdu: Another great explanation about ... Sjunkins: The Periodic Table of iPad ... My 10 big take-aways from #iste2014. I’ve always thought the term “re-entry” to our regular lives after an ISTE conference was a bit dramatic, but it really does feel that way this year. 16,000 educators in one building is…intense.
Now that I’m back from Atlanta and scrolling through my notes, I’m going to try to condense everything down to 10 main take-aways. These are not necessarily the most emphasized or important ideas shared, just the “aha moments” that stuck with me most deeply this year: 1) Last year our discussions emphasized getting kids engaged in learning; this year, the conversation shifted to teaching kids how to learn for themselves. Many innovative educators spent the past year experimenting with giving students more control than ever over their learning…and it didn’t always go smoothly.