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October 03rd, 2013 - Grand Oak Technology. Technology Integration for Elementary Schools. Trishcloud : What to do when you get stuck. Manifesto: The 21st Century Will Be Defined By Games. U Systems thinking – according to Peter Senge of the Center for Organizational Learning at MIT – is “a discipline for seeing wholes.
It is a framework for seeing interrelationships rather than things, for seeing patterns of change rather than static snapshots.” Systems thinking probes the underlying nature of how things work. World Geography Games Offers 25 Geography Games for Kids. Using Badges to Quantify Learning at UC Davis - Getting Smart by EdCetera Staff - badging, higher ed, learning, learning outcomes. “Using Badges to Quantify Learning Outcomes at UC Davis” by Courtney Buell first appeared on Edcetera.
Questions of legitimacy are currently keeping badges from being more widely adopted in higher education. The word “badge” itself calls to mind images of summer camps and knot-tying, not academic achievement. The Gift of Failure: 50 Tips for Teaching Students How to Fail Well - InformED. Schools That Work: Search Model Schools, Education Videos, and Teaching Resources. Skip to main content Sign InRegister Facebook Edutopia on Facebook Twitter Edutopia on Twitter.
10 Reasons Why Teachers Use Twitter As A Professional Development tool. Twitter is definitely one of the most popular tool for teachers professional development.
Education communities are filling the tweeting space #edchat, #edtech are but some examples. The 18 Characteristics of Great Principals. School improvement efforts rely heavily on quality leadership.
Educational leaders are tasked with establishing a collective vision for school improvement and initiating change to spur innovation, ensure student learning, and increase achievement. On July 13th I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. James Strong, from the College of William and Mary, deliver a keynote address at the NJ Department of Education Leadership Institute entitled "Qualities of Effective Principals. " Dr. Strong emphasized that the job of a principal, or school leader for that matter, is about making a difference in the lives of children. Teaching with Google Earth- Awesome Tips and Tutorials. Google Earth is a geobrowser that represents the earth as 3 dimensional globe using satellite and aerial imagery, ocean bathymetry and other geographic data over the internet.
Google refers to this service as " geographic browser or geobrowser" and provides it to its users in two versions: One is free and the other is pro. Of course the paid version has more advanced features and functionalities, however, the free basic version is generous enough for us in education. Google Earth provides search capabilities and the ability to pan, zoom, rotate, and tilt the view of the Earth. It also offers tools for creating new data and a growing set of layers of data, such as volcanoes and terrain, that reside on Google's servers, and can be displayed in the view.
Educators around the globe have created engaging classroom activities that go beyond geography to teach literature, history, math, environmental science, and more. SAMR Ladder- A Wonderful Graphic for Teachers. Schools That Work: Search Model Schools, Education Videos, and Teaching Resources. 5 Ways To Use Apple TV In The Classroom. Apple TV has been around for a while now, but it is not as famous as the devices and machines that the company have become famous for.
In many ways, its use in the domestic household is limited to a few really neat tricks. But, when you get this device into a classroom, I would argue that it is a game-changer. You are the front of the room. What To Know About The Risks Of Social Media. 8 Things Kids should Be Able to Do with Technology. I just came across this graphic on Twitter and it straightforward picked my interest.
I was contemplating the deep meaning it communicates and could not agree more. The 6 Types Of Connected Students. PixnTell in the Third Grade - Guest Post. Digital Storytelling is a great way to explain and/or assess a new concept with students.
When I taught 3rd grade, we used the PixnTell app to explain daily procedures. I split my students into teams of two or three and had them complete a digital story explaining how to do a certain classroom procedure. This was a classroom management strategy, along with a great way to introduce new students to our classroom. I didn’t give a lot of directions with this assignment because I knew the students would be explicit and focused on our objective for this activity. Students completed the digital stories and uploaded them to our classroom website, individual student blogs, and shared them with parents during conference time. I feel that this app could be used throughout K-12 education. About the Guest Blogger. How to Master Anything, at Any Age. Connect Your Classroom.
Create Beautiful Slideshows on Your iPhone or iPad. Popcorn Maker. Using Evernote for Fluency. 70 Skype Lessons For Active Learning, Sorted By Topic. Continuing our mini-series on using Skype in the classroom , I wanted to present a few of the many Skype lessons that are currently available for classrooms and everyone else to try out. What is a Skype lesson, you ask? It’s simply a pre-planned ‘call’ where you can watch and learn from others via Skype. Like a Google+ Hangout or other live video-based lesson. Below are just a very small number of Skype lessons you should consider checking out over at the official Skype in the Classroom website. The lessons below are sorted by topic and feature the title (linked) and the provided excerpt about the lesson:
What 21st Century Learning Means To Me. The word ‘evolve’ means to come forth gradually into being; develop. Develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form. As I think about my own educational journey over the past twenty-two years, I have experienced my own evolution as a professional especially with the integration of technology in my practice. 5 Good iPad Apps for Social Studies Students. As social studies teacher I’m drawn to any iPad app that I think students will enjoy. 10 creative ways to teach English that deliver outstanding results.
Ten Good Video Sources for Social Studies Students and Teachers. Skype in Schools / FrontPage. Globalprojects. Cynicism Is Contagious; So Is Hope. Around The World with 80 Schools. Skype in the classroom. 4 Free Ways To Start Your Own Blog. Blogging is a digital skill that every teacher and student should have .