Podcast 434: Discovering Useful New Ideas as a Connected Educator (October 2015) This podcast primarily features a recording from the October 22, 2015, OACTE, OEQA, OATE Fall Conference in Edmond, Oklahoma, held at the University of Central Oklahoma. The recorded session was my breakout presentation titled, “Discovering Useful New Ideas as a Connected Educator: Tips for Using Flipboard, Pocket, Twitter and Nuzzel.” Check out the podcast shownotes for links to my presentation slides (shared as a Google Presentation) and other referenced links and videos. Access that website using the shortened URL wfryer.me/ideas. Shownotes:
The Compendium Blog of The A.T.TIPSCAST | Christopher R. Bugaj 50 Education Technology Tools Every Teacher Should Know About via Edudemic Technology and education are pretty intertwined these days and nearly every teacher has a few favorite tech tools that make doing his or her job and connecting with students a little bit easier and more fun for all involved. Yet as with anything related to technology, new tools are hitting the market constantly and older ones rising to prominence, broadening their scope, or just adding new features that make them better matches for education, which can make it hard to keep up with the newest and most useful tools even for the most tech-savvy teachers. Here, we’ve compiled a list of some of the tech tools, including some that are becoming increasingly popular and widely used, that should be part of any teacher’s tech tool arsenal this year, whether for their own personal use or as educational aids in the classroom. Social Learning These tools use the power of social media to help students learn and teachers connect. Learning Lesson Planning and Tools Useful Tools
5 ed tech podcasts you should listen to Educators facilitate others' learning experiences, but their own learning experiences are far from over. Through podcasts, educators can learn even more about their field and the forces impacting it — especially education technology. Apple's iTunes store has an entire page devoted to ed tech podcasts. Sorting out the best listens can be a daunting task, so to make things easier, we've compiled a list of the XX you should check out today. 1. Host: Varying speakers This one seems like a no-brainer. 2. Host: Wesley A. Since 2005, Wesley A. 3. Hosts: Darrel Branson and Tony Richards Australian duo Darrel Branson and Tony Richards host "The Ed Tech Crew Podcast," which focuses on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in education. 4. Host: Christopher J. "House of #EdTech" is a newly launched podcast, with only two episodes so far. 5. Host: Jeff Herb
edWeb.net - Cookies Required Check out one of our most popular webinars below! Emerging Tech is a professional learning community (PLC) where school librarians can explore all the ways to integrate technology and 21st century learning into school library programs. The community hosts free monthly webinars and live chats presented by Michelle Luhtala, Head Librarian at New Canaan High School (CT). Online discussions provide an easy way to continue the conversation and share ideas and experiences with peers across the country, and around the world. You'll have an opportunity to collaborate with other librarians as you learn about and explore the many uses of technology in school libraries. Upcoming Webinars Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Presented by Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT, Mark Ray, Chief Digital Officer for Vancouver Public Schools and Sara Trettin, Open Education and Digital Engagement Lead Office of Educational Technology US Dept of Education Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.
100+ Tools for Differentiating Instruction Through Social Media Imagine a world where resources were limited to what was found in the classroom or the school closet known as the "Curriculum Materials Room." Picture a world where students wrote letters with pen and paper to communicate with other students and adults outside of the building. Due to postage costs, the teacher either sent the letters in bulk or paid for stamps out of his or her own pocket. Can you recall a time when student interests like skateboarding or video were never used as part of learning curriculum because the tools needed were either too expensive or not yet conceptualized? Do you remember a time when non-traditional learners struggled, and absenteeism meant a high likelihood of students doing poorly in school, and possibly having to retake the course? If you experienced none of these scenarios, then you live in a world of possibility because you grew up with the many social media tools available to support all learners. Selecting the Right Tool Readiness Interests
Teacher Training: Web Resources for Staff Development A first year teacher feels overwhelmed. A principal needs an evaluation rubric for integrating technology. You're looking for a listing of summer workshops for teachers in your area. Where do you turn? Included: More than a dozen professional development resources for staff developers, new teachers, experienced teachers... Educators are well known for the mountains of manuals, memos, policy statements, and other paper resources stacked up in their offices, but the next time you need staff development materials, you might want to try surfing the Web instead of rooting through those teetering paper mountains. Web based resources save time. Still need convincing? NSDC Staff Development Library The National Staff Development Council provides dozens of training articles and tools, available to both non-members and members. Many of the recommended resources contain links to other Web sites, which link to others, and so forth. Happy surfing!
10 Social Media Skills for Every Modern Teacher [Infographic] Social media skills have an increasingly useful presence in modern classrooms. Teachers and students alike use them to connect and to expand learning. Social media doesn’t have to be a distraction. It can be a powerful learning tool if used properly. This begins with our most powerful classroom tool. That, of course, is a knowledgeable teacher. A teacher who knows about social media is a boon to the modern classroom. Social media also has applications to personal and professional development. The infographic below has 10 crucial social media competencies for teachers. He has covered some really essential skills here for your consideration. managing a PLNstaying informed about digital trendscommunication in and out of the classroom In addition to this infographic, here are some other resources you may find useful. If you want even more ideas for expanding your know-how, we can help. Here is Med’s terrific infographic.
Training materials At this page you can find several recourse for teachers' professional development. Some of them can be used as a self-study material or by teacher trainers who wish to these materials as part of their courses for teachers. Learning Snacks - do it yourself! In the following links you find resources and self-learning materials on different topics. It includes videos, recorded webinar sessions, publications, etc. Teacher training materials Living Schools Lab Collaborative Schools Professional Development course was developed within the EC-funded Living Schools Lab project (2012-2014). CPDLab European Schoolnet together with its partners has developed three courses for secondary level teachers' professional development in the digital age. The courses, created within EC-funded CPDLab project, have been developed by four Ministries of Education, expert teachers and experienced teacher trainers. Download the course presentation here (available in difference languages): Translations
Teachers of the Year: Online Assessments Improvement over Previous State Tests -- THE Journal Assessment Teachers of the Year: Online Assessments Improvement over Previous State Tests By Dian Schaffhauser11/30/15 When the best teachers in the country compare the online assessments built around the Common Core State Standards to prior state assessments, they've agreed that the new tests from PARCC and Smarter Balanced are better. The network assembled a group of 23 former state teachers of the year and finalists from multiple states and split them into two groups. "What we found is clear," noted the subsequent report issued by the network. They offered five areas in which the consortia tests were a cut above the state-developed exams: The new consortia assessments better reflect the range of reading and math knowledge and skills that all students should master; They include test items that better reflect the "full range of cognitive complexity" in a balanced way. As some of the evaluators expressed, Smarter Balanced is more challenging, but still worthwhile. About the Author
CITE Journal Article Volume 1, Issue 1 ISSN 1528-5804 Print Version Follow Strand Submit A Commentary Mason, C., Berson, M., Diem, R., Hicks, D., Lee, J., & Dralle, T.(2000). Guidelines for using technology to prepare social studies teachers. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 1 (1). Social studies teacher education faculty members who effectively integrate technology in methods courses provide students opportunities to explore applications for the K-12 classroom and to consider how technology is changing the way we teach and learn. This is just one example of preparing social studies teachers to use technology appropriately. Extend learning beyond what could be done without technology. Extend Learning Beyond What Could be Done Without Technology Technology opens the door to learning social studies skills and content in ways impossible in the traditional classroom. The students' searches will lead them to uncover primary sources recreating the story of Gettysburg. U.S.