Teaching English Learners: What Does the Research Say? – Reflections on Tea
In a recent podcast I encouraged educators to use research-validated teaching techniques and strategies for supporting English learners. So, I thought it might be useful to post a blog about using …
ISTE Standards for Educators: The Analyst by EdTech Minute • A podcast on A
Learn about the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Educators. This episode is about being an Analyst.
Visit www.iste.org to learn more.
The Edtech Buying Process Is Broken. ISTE Says Teachers Can Fix It. | EdSur
At North Carolina’s Rowan-Salisbury Schools, a room in the central office showcases 3D printers, virtual reality headsets and a variety of iPad apps. ...
Lessons Learned as a School Director of Technology - Wesley Fryer - Medium
This is my fourth year to serve as the Director of Technology at The Casady School in Oklahoma City, and I’ve been reflecting lately on the multitude of skills I’ve developed as well as “lessons…
Holtthink â The Definition of An Expert Has Changed While You...
I really like Marco Torres. I first saw Marco at any event that Apple put on an 2005 for El Paso educators. Marco made a name for himself by teaching, while incorporating technology, to students that...
This week Eric Patnoudes posted this tweet. https://twitter.com/NoApp4Pedagogy/status/1098971327246094336
There were many thought-provoking comments advocating
From Traditional Comments and Skills to Digital Learning Journals (Feb 2019
From Traditional Comments and Skills to Digital Learning Journals Presented by Casady School teachers & staff: Melissa Coate, 2nd Grade Teacher @melissacoate Lisa Jordan, 2nd Grade Teacher Wes Fryer, Director of Technology @wfryer 22 Feb 2019 #LLIsouthwest
PAGER FRAMEWORK
PAGER focuses on shifting instructional strategies from teacher-centered to student-centered with an emphasis on technology integration.
It's Not about technology transformation!
It's about the transformation of teaching strategies with the support of technology tools!
Grounding the flipped classroom approach in the foundations of educational
The flipped classroom approach is becoming increasingly popular. This instructional approach allows more in-class time to be spent on interactive learning activities, as the direct lecturing component is shifted outside the classroom through instructional videos. However, despite growing interest in the flipped classroom approach, no robust frameworks have been developed for the design or school/faculty-wide implementation of flipped classrooms. The aim of this article is to provide a foundation for the flipped classroom approach in Spector’s (Foundations of educational technology: integrative approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives, Routledge, New York, 2016) model of six pillars of educational technology. After reviewing previous discussion of the flipped classroom approach, each pillar (i.e., communication, interaction, environment, culture, instruction, and learning) is discussed in the context of flipped learning. Using Spector’s (2016) framework and drawing on relevant theories and empirical findings, 10 recommendations are made. These recommendations are particularly useful for the school/faculty-wide implementation of flipped classrooms. As the foundational framework proposed in this article is only preliminary, further studies (e.g., design-based research) are recommended to increase the robustness of the design framework and ultimately improve educational practices.
Article: Top Five Ed-tech Trends to Look Forward to in 2019
Ed-tech is penetrating education systems around the world, and it's almost impossible to separate digital and traditional learning methods in today's times
Quickly Create Google Docs with Google’s New Shortcuts – EdTech Bites
If you haven’t already seen Google’s new “.new” shortcuts for Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, and Sites, you need to familiarize yourself with them. They are quick, easy to rem…
Article: Teachers’ Use of Ed-Tech Tools Rises Across the Board, But Time Pr
Teachers’ use of a variety of digital tools and platforms, from learning management systems to free and open resources, has risen over the past year, a new survey finds.
In this Presenter Q&A Roundtable, a number of conference presenters share their perspectives on some of the compelling education questions of today. Read below to see what they shared, and to find out what sessions each will present at FETC 2019.
The Key to 21st Century Classrooms Isn't Tech. It's Evolved Teaching. | EdS
I often hear people question whether teachers are willing to embrace technology, but if we really want to transform teaching and learning, I think the ...
3D-printed heads let hackers – and cops – unlock your phone – TechCrunch
There's a lot you can make with a 3D printer: prosthetics, corneas, firearms — even an Olympic-standard luge. You can even 3D-print a life-size replica of
