Blogging Basics: This Is How We Roll
I can think of no better way to teach writing skills in an authentic context. Blogging makes writing matter for today’s learners; and, besides, it’s fun.
#TCEA14 Day 2 Recap: Things Are Heating Up
With Academies on Monday and Tuesday for teachers interested in learning more about Google, Math, ELA, Social Studies, Science, Robotics, iPads, Campus Leadership, or Promethean (and maybe even a few more that I missed!), you're hard-pressed to say that TCEA doesn't begin until Wednesday.
Video: Deeper Learning For Every Student Every Day
Today, to accompany the paper we share with you the video created to showcase the six Deeper Learning competencies needed to provoke Deeper Learning, regardless of the school model or location. With real college and career ready standards and shifting to online assessment, we really have an opportunity to help students achieve at higher levels.
5 Elements of Good Games that Can Make Us Better Teachers
I recently took my professional development as an educator in a new direction by purchasing an Xbox. Yes, in addition to blogging, engaging in Twitter conversations, and reading the latest research on educational best practices, I started playing video games to improve my skills and understanding of educational pedagogy.
3 Takeaways to Look for at #TCEA14
It can be hard to keep up if you're at the conference, let alone if you're trying to follow along at home (or, even more challenging, at work!). Everyone has their ideas about who you should follow or if you should set up additional backchannels to have divergent conversations and, to be sure, the Getting Smart Twitter feed is a good one.
Why Digital Learning Day Should Be a Global Initiative
By Kelly Teng. But Digital Learning Day needs to be more than just an American initiative. In fact, the world needs to adopt Digital Learning Day and make it a global day of awareness, celebration and forward-thinking – here’s why.
Next Gen School Board: Governance Challenges & Opportunities in the Digital Age
By: Michael Harlow. Innovative school districts are experimenting with digital learning, blended learning, and personalized learning. Some districts are reimagining not just learning but also evaluations of students (formerly known as “grades.”) My own district, Northwest Local, in Hamilton County, just opened two blended-learning labs at its high schools.
K12 Chairman and CEO Nate Davis on National School Choice Week
By: Nate Davis. Students and teachers from Newark Prep are joined by representatives from K12 and National School Choice Week to ring the opening bell at NY Stock Exchange.
5 Predictions for #TCEA14
Conference season is in full swing. No matter what part of the country (or world, really) you live in, there is sure to be an EdTech conference nearby over the next few months. Your hotel reservations have been made, your conference is all mapped out, and you know all the vendor booths that have the best swag.
How the Feds Could Contribute to Competency Education
iNACOL released a paper--A K-12 Federal Policy Framework for Competency Education--the most comprehensive look at the federal role in supporting the shift to competency-based education.