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Teacher Training, Taught by Students
Teacher Training, Taught by Students “In a role reversal, Ms. O’Bryant and other teachers at Brick Avon Academy are getting pointers from their students this year as part of an unusual teacher training program at 19 low-performing Newark schools. The … Continue reading
Posted in professional development, service learning, student voice
Tagged mentor, students, teacher, teaching, training
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Teacher working conditions are student learning conditions
“Teacher working conditions are student learning conditions” - a quick Google search didn’t turn up the source for this quote, but I’ve heard it for years. It’s one of those simple yet profound statements that sums up interconnectedness, yet vast … Continue reading
Back to school: Student-led conferences
OK, fall is officially here so I suppose it’s time to wrap up the “Back the School” set of blog posts I’ve been doing. Last but not least, Student-led Conferences. This is something that most schools do NOT do, but … Continue reading
Posted in conferences, education reform
Tagged back to school, conferences, parent, reflection, student-led, teacher, video
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Free Technology for Teachers: 11 Techy Things for Teachers to Try This Year
The new school year is here for many teachers. For those who haven’t started school yet, the new school year will be here soon. If you’ve set the goal of trying something new in your classroom this year (shouldn’t that … Continue reading
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Tagged education, educational technology, student, teacher, tech support, tools
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‘Research dispels common ed-tech myths’
Contrary to popular opinion, newer teachers aren’t any more likely to use technology in their lessons than veteran teachers, and a lack of access to technology does not appear to be the main reason why teachers do not use it: … Continue reading
Posted in In the news, research
Tagged education, educational technology, research, teacher, technology
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GenYES changes the way teachers view students, school, and technology
OK, I know a post this long violates all the rules of blogging. But I’m doing it to make a statement that only volume can make. And you don’t have to read it all - just skim through it. You’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Generation YES, GenYES
Tagged children, collaboration, educational technology, educator, empowerment, GenYES, project, projects, research, student, teacher, technology, youth
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The Third Teacher
Here’s an interesting new book called The Third Teacher. The book is an exploration of how design can transform teaching and learning, becoming “the third teacher” in the classroom, after adults (parents and teachers) and children (peers and self). The … Continue reading
Posted in blogs, constructivism, education reform
Tagged classroom design, design, learning space, student, teacher, third teacher
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Teachers’ Use of Educational Technology in U.S. Public Schools: 2009
New data from the U.S. government National Center for Educational Statistics: Teachers’ Use of Educational Technology in U.S. Public Schools: 2009. This First Look report presents data from a spring 2009 Fast Response Survey System FRSS survey on the availability … Continue reading
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Tagged classroom, educational, school, survey, teacher, technology, use
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Thinking about summer professional development?
If you are thinking about summer professional development, think about Constructing Modern Knowledge! The 3rd annual Constructing Modern Knowledge summer institute will be July 12-15, 2009 in Manchester, NH USA (near Boston). In addition to master educators and edtech pioneers, … Continue reading
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Tagged alfie kohn, constructing modern knowledge, constructivist, creativity, institute, professional development, summer, teacher, workshop
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Latest MetLife Survey Confirms the Power of Teacher Collaboration
Want to improve teaching effectiveness? Listen to teachers — and make it possible for teachers to spend substantive time listening to each other. Kudos to Metlife for providing important new evidence to support this much-needed reform strategy. via Advancing the … Continue reading
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