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20 Must-Have Educational Resources For All Teachers

20 Must-Have Educational Resources For All Teachers
Edudemic often features posts providing a list of top resources for a particular category. Recently, the site gettingsmart.com posted the names of the LAUNCHedu finalists chosen by the SXSWedu® Conference, offering even more resources for the Edudemic staff to consider! On March 7, 2012, they will choose winners after a full day of presentations by the finalists. There are so many sites and programs on the Internet already, but this competition just goes to show that the need for educational resources is still great. I thought and pondered, considered and reconsidered, and researched and revised a list in my head this week. First, however, I created a wordle using some of the lists the editors have created recently. I divided my resources into categories, based on my interests as a teacher. Devices iPad – The iPad provides access to e-texts and incredible educational apps. Resources for Lesson Planning Classroom Resources Learning Management Systems Cloud Resources What about you?

Top 5 Apps for Organizing School Work Summary: While digital media gives us nearly unlimited access to info, organizing that info is critical–and that’s where these five resources can come in handy. These days, computers are an absolute necessity for students, and now even tablets are becoming required tools for their learning environments. Digital technology helps us take notes, write papers, do research, correspond and even take classes altogether. Hundreds of apps are out on the mobile markets to help students in their learning endeavors. Here are a few apps geared specifically towards organization for the student. 1. iHomework With tabs like Reminders, Courses, Teachers, Calendar, Reading, Completed and many other interactive features, this app acts like a personal assistant for your school schedule. 2. Sync your email and school calendars together, set, import or invite others to appointments in the calendar. 3. iStudent Pro This app is a lot like the iHomework app only perhaps a little sleeker. 4. 5.

Listen and Write - Dictation Digital Differentiation Technology is a tool that can be used to help teachers facilitate learning experiences that address the diverse learning needs of all students and help them develop 21st Century Skills. At it's most basic level, digital tools can be used to help students find, understand and use information. When combined with student-driven learning experiences fueled by Essential Questions offering flexible learning paths, it can be the ticket to success. Here is a closer look at three components of effectively using technology as a tool for digital differentiation. Note: The interactive graphics you see below have been updated. The goal is to design student-driven learning experiences that are fueled by standards-based Essential Questions and facilitated by digital tools to provide students with flexible learning paths. Essential Questions: Student-driven learning experiences should be driven by standards-based Essential Questions. Teacher Facilitated Learning Experiences:

EduTech Wiki Little Bird Tales - Home The Best Resources On Differentiating Instruction My colleague Katie Hull-Sypnieski is leading a February 1st Education Week Webinar on differentiating instruction, and I would strongly encourage people to participate. Katie’s the best teacher I’ve ever seen…. In addition, Katie and I have co-authored a piece for Education Week Teacher on the topic that will be appearing there soon (it’s appeared: The Five By Five Approach To Differentiation Success), and an upcoming post in my blog there will be talking about it, too (that two part series has also appeared). I also did a second two-part series in Ed Week on differentiation. Also, check out The Best “Fair Isn’t Equal” Visualizations. Given all that, a “The Best…” post was inevitable, and here it is. Here are my choices for The Best Resources On Differentiating Instruction: The Best Places To Get The “Same” Text Written For Different “Levels” Busting Myths about Differentiated Instruction is by Rick Wormeli. Reconcilable Differences? Deciding to Teach Them All is by Carol Ann Tomlinson.

France : «Génération Z» : des connaissances superficielles Selon un rapport, les moins de 20 ans, dits «génération Z» ne sont pas si compétents avec les nouvelles technologies. Ils les utiliseraient plus dans un but récréatif que formateur. Missionné par François Fillon, le député Jean-Michel Fourgous, spécialiste UMP du numérique à l'école, vient de lui remettre un épais rapport «Apprendre autrement à l'ère du numérique». Selon une enseignante citée dans le rapport, «nos élèves utilisent les ressources informatiques de façon quantitative, non qualitative. Selon l'étude internationale PISA qui évalue la lecture électronique chez les élèves de 15 ans, les jeunes Suédois ou Norvégiens ont acquis une culture numérique leur permettant d'analyser, d'évaluer et de faire la synthèse des diverses informations trouvées sur internet, culture faisant défaut aux jeunes Français. Le numérique devrait être une «discipline à part entière» Or, à l'heure actuelle, le numérique n'est pas ou peu enseigné. » Les parents pour l'entrée du numérique à l'école

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Differentiation - tools, tips and resources Differentiation is an important aspect of education. Students learn differently, have different needs, different backgrounds, different skills, different ability levels, different interests and more. As educators, we try to create engaging lesson activities that provide a variety of learning experiences and allow students to demonstrate their learning in different ways. Differentiation should occur in both how students learn and gain knowledge and skills, and in how they demonstrate and are assessed on what they have learned. “In the practice of education, differentiation is defined as working to address the abilities, interests, and needs (both perceived and real) of individuals. Differentiation provides students with opportunities to approach curriculum from their strengths, as varied as these might be.” Here are some resources, tips, and tools on differentiation: Digital Differentiation - ideas and tools for differentiating with digital resources

France : Les professeurs dubitatifs face au numérique L'usage du numérique à l'école a du mal à s'installer. Prononcez le mot «numérique» devant des enseignants, et vous verrez s'afficher sur les visages un sourire narquois ou une moue désabusée. Les nouvelles technologies à l'école, tout un poème… «Quelle est l'idée? Matériel inutilisable «Nous avons tous des anecdotes à raconter sur une journée de cauchemar en salle informatique, raconte Charlotte, professeur d'anglais qui dit rêver d'interactivité et de dialogue par webcam avec des lycéens anglais. Les récits de séance de validation du B2i - brevet informatique et Internet, rendu obligatoire pour les élèves dans le cadre du socle commun - font ainsi les belles heures des blogs de professeurs. «On nous demande de nous prononcer sur des choix d'équipement alors que nous ne sommes absolument pas compétents, regrette Jeanne-Marie, professeur de lettres. Il y a déjà longtemps que le mythe du numérique révolutionnant la pédagogie hante l'école. » Ça gazouille en primaire

What is Microtraining? Microtraining is a smart way of conveying information between people in only 15 minutes. It is a time-saving method for sharing knowledge and using the expertise of everyone in the organization. Microtraining does not replace formal learning but works as an updater and knowledge enhancer. Microtraining can take place in the organization, and . The Microtrainer Microtraining can be done by any one! The content Group & group size People learn from each other by being part of a group. Timing Microtraining sessions can take place at the time of need, due to the limited time for preparation and execution. during the first 15 minutes of work just after the coffee break in a work meeting in a workshop etc.

Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction - TheApple.com Resources >> Browse Articles >> Utilizing Technology Featured Author: Mrs. Kelly Tenkely Kelly Tenkely is a technology teacher in a private school. One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Below you will find website suggestions that address the different learning styles in your classroom with the help of technology: Verbal-Linguistic These learners enjoy learning through speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Websites to encourage learning for Verbal-Linguistic students: 1. Allow students to express themselves creatively with words 2. Capture student voices with audio, text, pictures, and video 3. A free online word processor, and presentation tool 4. Students can podcast (voice recording) online. 5. – Students can create stories or mini-movies Logical-Mathematical

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