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How can we connect with students and educators from different cultures, social economic backgrounds, and physical features?

Education for a Better World May 30, 2023 May 30, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

The connection phase of the project to educate refugees on first aid using the ChatGPT video generator will involve establishing meaningful and strong relationships with the target populations and understanding their needs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. The objective of the connection is to understand specific challenges and refugee needs, establish rapport and build trust, collaborate […]

How can educators leverage technology to improve individual and collective student learning goals?

Michael Medoro: Digital Education May 30, 2023 May 30, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

The question is: is their a resource that can help educators leverage technology to improve individual and collective student learning goals; and also address how achievement of these learning goals are shared and demonstrated, digitally? I want to explore this question by framing it through ISTE Standard for Educators 6 which reads: 1) ISTE Standard […]

Empowering Responsible Digital Participation: Common Sense Education and Google for Education

Digital Education Leadership May 28, 2023 May 28, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

Introduction: In today’s digital landscape, Common Sense Education and Google for Education have become invaluable tools for educators seeking to inspire students and promote responsible and effective participation in the digital world. This essay examines the features, privacy policies, benefits, drawbacks, and provides a recommendation if only one tool could be chosen for a classroom. … Continue reading Empowering Responsible Digital Participation: Common Sense Education and Google for Education

Guiding Students to Digital Citizenship

Digital Education May 27, 2023 May 27, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, blog

According to the Pew Research Center, 93% of kindergarten through 12th-grade parents said their kids had online learning during the pandemic (McClain et al., 2021). Technology use continues until today, either in school or at home. The regulations and our expectations are catching up as problems arise. It is never too late to teach students…

Using Discord in the Classroom

bobbyc May 27, 2023 May 27, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, classroom, Connected Learner, Discord, education, Learning Designer

Introduction The education sector has undergone a tremendous shift during forced remote education during the pandemic. Teachers have learned to adopt technology as an essential role in evolving students’ learning. Communication channels and messaging apps have emerged to meet the needs of educators and their students, and one such platform is Discord. Initially developed as …

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Look Closer

Education Ward May 26, 2023 May 26, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, Advocate, Digital Citizens, EDTC 6101, research, Teaching Methods

ISTE Standard for Educators 2.3.b. Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency. Digital literacy has changed quite a bit since I was in school. I […]

Can Educators Understand Learning Variabilities WITH Their Students Toward Building Greater Learning Success?

Michael Medoro: Digital Education May 15, 2023 May 15, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

The question is: is their a resource that can help educators understand the ways in which learning varies among their individual students, and include their students in the development of learner-driven activities and environments that will result in learning success? I want to explore this question by framing it within two of the ISTE Standards […]

Competitive Programming Tools in the Classroom

bobbyc May 14, 2023 May 14, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, Collaboration, competitive programming, Learning Designer, Professional Learning Facilitator, Teaching

Introduction For young and upcoming computer scientists, competitive programming can be a powerful tool to hone essential skills. It helps sharpen problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities and provides the creative opportunity to experiment with algorithms in a safe and structured environment. With that said, introducing competitive programming into the classroom curriculum can open exciting opportunities …

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Kahoot vs Quizlet: which is better for assessing student learning?

Digital Education Leadership May 14, 2023 May 14, 2023#ISTE_STANDARDS:_EDUCATORS, 01 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

Introduction Assessing student learning is a critical aspect of education, and technology has made it easier and more efficient for teachers to gather data on student performance. Two popular educational apps that teachers use for this purpose are Kahoot and Quizlet. I will compare the two tools and determine which is better for assessing student … Continue reading Kahoot vs Quizlet: which is better for assessing student learning?

Designing Authenticity

Education Ward May 14, 2023 May 14, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, Digital Citizens, EDTC 6101, ISTE 2.5.b, Teaching Methods

ISTE Standard for Educators 5b: Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning. ISTE Standard for Educators […]