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Why and How Administrators Make Connections and Collaborate with other Educational Lead... - 0 views

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  • EdTechReview Community on 03 Jan 14
     
    Best strategies that helps administrators understand each and every part of the education system is to connect and collaborate with other administrators and education leaders.
Dennis OConnor

ALA | Interview with Keith Curry Lance - 0 views

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  • The basic question tackled in school library impact research to date have been if school libraries or librarians make a difference? And, if so, how much and how? At least in recent years, more attention has gone to measuring the impact of school libraries than to explaining how that impact is achieved; but, the focus is beginning to move from the former to the latter. Four studies, or sets of studies, illustrate the formative history of this line of research.
  • The findings documented, and elaborated upon, the SchoolMatch claim that [the level of] school library expenditures was a key predictor of academic achievement, as measured by standardized tests, specifically in Colorado, scores on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS).
  • other key library predictors, including the amount and level of library staffing, collection size, and the amount of time the school librarian spends playing an instructional role.
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  • by 2005, the Colorado study model had been replicated and elaborated upon to a greater or lesser extent in Colorado and more than a dozen other states by five different researchers or research teams. Collectively, they have studied the impact of school libraries in approximately 8,700 schools with enrollments totaling more than 2.6 million students.
  • using this research to advocate for school library programs has affected the relationships of school librarians with both principals and teachers. Four out of five respondents (81 percent) reported that they shared the research with their principals. (Between one-third and half also reported sharing this research with their superintendents, other administrators, technology staff, and/or parents.) Almost two out of three respondents (66 percent) reported sharing the research with teachers. As a result, approximately two-thirds of respondents report that sharing the research improved their relationships with their principals (69 percent) or teachers (66 percent).
  • Krashen suggests quite the reverse. Reading and library use are not direct consequences of students being from more prosperous homes, but rather from the fact that more prosperous homes tend to offer more books and other reading materials, and, thereby, to encourage reading and library use. Thus, he hypothesizes, libraries—both public and school—have an important role to play in equalizing access to books and other reading materials for disadvantaged students.
  • Overall, students and teachers confirmed that the school libraries studied helped students by making them more information- and computer-literate generally, but especially in their school work, and by encouraging them to read for pleasure and information—and, in the latter case, to read critically—beyond what they are required to do for school.
  • their core results were remarkably consistent. Across states and grade levels, test scores correlated positively and statistically significantly with staff and collection size; library staff activities related to learning and teaching, information access and delivery, and program administration; and the availability of networked computers, both in the library and elsewhere in the school, that provide access to library catalogs, licensed databases, and the World Wide Web. The cause-and-effect claim associated with these correlations was strengthened by the reliability of the relationships between key library variables (i.e., staffing levels, collection size, spending) and test scores when other school and community conditions were taken into account.
  • A series of studies that have had a great deal of influence on the research and decision-making discussions concerning school library media programs have grown from the work of a team in Colorado—Keith Curry Lance, Marcia J. Rodney, and Christine Hamilton-Pennell (2000).
  • Recent school library impact studies have also identified, and generated some evidence about, potential "interventions" that could be studied. The questions might at first appear rather familiar: How much, and how, are achievement and learning improved when . . . librarians collaborate more fully with other educators? libraries are more flexibly scheduled? administrators choose to support stronger library programs (in a specific way)? library spending (for something specific) increases?
  • high priority should be given to reaching teachers, administrators, and public officials as well as school librarians and school library advocates.
  • Perhaps the most strategic option, albeit a long-term one, is to infiltrate schools and colleges of education. Most school administrators and teachers never had to take a course, or even part of a course, that introduced them to what constitutes a high-quality school library program.
  • Three factors are working against successful advocacy for school libraries: (1) the age demographic of librarians, (2) the lack of institutionalization of librarianship in K–12 schools, and (3) the lack of support from educators due to their lack of education or training about libraries and good experiences with libraries and librarians.
  • These vacant positions are highly vulnerable to being downgraded or eliminated in these times of tight budgets, not merely because there is less money to go around, but because superintendents, principals, teachers, and other education decision-makers do not understand the role a school librarian can and should play.
  • If we want the school library to be regarded as a central player in fostering academic success, we must do whatever we can to ensure that school library research is not marginalized by other interests.    
  • Dennis OConnor on 11 Jan 11
     
    A great overview of Lance's research into the effectiveness of libraries.  He answers the question: Do school libraries or librarians make a difference?  His answer (A HUGE YES!) is back by 14 years of remarkable research.  The point is proved.  But this information remains unknown to many principals and superintendents.  Anyone interested in 21st century teaching and learning will find this interview fascinating.
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Online Educational Websites for Classroom and Home - 0 views

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  • EdTechReview Community on 01 Feb 14
     
    Listed here some of the best educations websites online to help Educators, teachers, administrators, and parents to know about the potential use of online educational resources in their schools.
Allison Kipta

Ed tech quarantine? (Techlearning blog) - 0 views

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  • Allison Kipta on 28 Nov 08
     
    This MQF (gotta love those government acronyms!) got me thinking about whether we technology early adopters need a self-imposed moratorium on talking about new technology tools, at least in certain settings. One of the most common refrains heard from teachers or administrators who listen to us talk or blog about all of these new cool tools is "Why do I care about this as an educator?" In our eagerness to share our nearly-palpable glee and excitement, we often struggle to adequately answer the "So what?" question in ways that are substantive and meaningful to the average teacher or administrator.
Andrea Grinton

QuickClass Film Software for Online Teaching - 0 views

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  • Andrea Grinton on 18 Aug 16
     
    Whether you are an administrator, educator or learner, you will find Quickclass easy to use due to its graphical user interface which we are all familiar with.
  • Andrea Grinton on 18 Aug 16
     
    Whether you are an administrator, educator or learner, you will find Quickclass easy to use due to its graphical user interface which we are all familiar with.
Eric Calvert

Ledership for Web 2.0 in Education: Promise and Reality - 0 views

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  • Eric Calvert on 06 May 09
     
    The intent of this study is to document K-12 Web 2.0 policies, practices, and perspectives in American schools from the perspective of school district administrators. The study was made possible through the generous support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The CoSN study methodology included: 1) the design and field testing of a Web 2.0 survey for three respondent groups: school district superintendents, curriculum directors, and technology directors; 2) the constructing of a representative, random sample from the 14,199 public school districts in the U.S. stratified by four locales (e.g., urban, suburban, town, and rural); 3) the data collection through online surveys; 4) the weighting of findings to ensure demographic representativeness; and 5) analysis and reporting of the results. The report is based on the surveys from nearly 1200 district administrators, including 389 superintendents, 441 technology directors, and 359 curriculum directors. The reader will note that throughout the report, Metiri identifies the respondent group(s) and the associated weighted number of respondents who answered any particular question or series of questions. The complete methodology for the survey is included in the Appendix.
Learning Today

10 Latest E-Learning Trends | e-Learning Today TV - 36 views

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  • Learning Today on 14 Apr 11
     
    education, edtech, administrators, social networking, trends, e-learning, e-learning today tv, math tutorial videos
Lisa M Lane

Open for Learning: The CMS and the Open Learning Network | in education - 2 views

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  • technology has failed to transform learning
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      Lisa M Lane on 29 Jan 10
       
      Technology does not transform learning -- people developing and using technology to transform learning does that. Does one blame the technology, its design, or the uses to which it's been put?
  • these disruptions are likely to come from educational technologists and leaders exploring new tools and new approaches to learning.
    • Lisa M Lane
      Lisa M Lane on 29 Jan 10
       
      or, what would be even better from a pedagogical perspective, change could come from innovative faculty, as they use new tools to achieve their teaching goals
  • should also be taken as critiques of the predominant pedagogical model in higher education
    • Lisa M Lane
      Lisa M Lane on 29 Jan 10
       
      It is, I think, primarily a critique of the pedagogical model.
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  • Because there is some confidential and proprietary data in the CMS, we have traditionally locked all course data behind a login screen, viewable only by an instructor and the officially enrolled members of his or her class
    • Lisa M Lane
      Lisa M Lane on 29 Jan 10
       
      An excellent point! This can be solved with selective use of CMS elements, and entering as little as possible into the LMS. Linking out is significant as a practice and a philosophy. I try to teach faculty to do that regardless of which CMS they are using.
  • the vast majority of instructors who adopted the CMS largely ignored Bloom's challenge to make an "educational contribution of the greatest magnitude," instead focusing on increasing the administrative efficiency of their jobs
  • In practice, the vast majority of instructors who adopted the CMS largely ignored Bloom's challenge to make an "educational contribution of the greatest magnitude," instead focusing on increasing the administrative efficiency of their jobs.
  • Lisa M Lane on 29 Jan 10
     
    commented and annotated by several people, including me -- Jared Stein's comments particularly helpful
cristina costa

ECIS - European Council of International Schools - 0 views

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    conferences and events EVENTS ECIS provides programs of professional development that enhance and improve the effectiveness of all teachers and administrators in its member schools. ECIS creates opportunities for the study and discussion of educational topics and for ongoing dialogue with educational leaders worldwide. It organizes and offers a range of conferences and workshops held at various sites in Europe and around the world.
Martin Burrett

YouTube for Schools - 0 views

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  • Martin Burrett on 15 Dec 11
     
    YouTube for schools is where students can access educational videos in a safe and controlled environment. Make an administrator account for your class or school today. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams
Erik Keith

Salute to Teachers - 16 views

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  • Erik Keith on 10 Sep 12
     
    The GLOBE Program (http://www.globe.gov) is taking this opportunity to salute teachers everywhere----for all of the things you do----for inspiring your students and cultivating the love of learning. Teachers are the backbone of our educational system. They encourage, inspire and challenge us to reach new heights and dream without boundaries. The GLOBE Program Office in Boulder, Colorado produced this video for teachers everywhere. We encourage you to watch it, send it to your fellow (or favorite) teachers, school administrators, friends and family members. Encourage them to share it with their network as well so that everyone may pause for a moment and truly appreciate the teachers who made a difference in their lives.
  • Erik Keith on 10 Sep 12
     
    Salute to Teachers Video
  • Needcollegehelp.com on 11 Dec 12
     
    Does this video include private, charter, online teachers or those who belong to a teacher's union?
Learning Today

Educators Must Create Environments for Students | e-Learning Today TV - 4 views

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  • kelly Thimmesh on 06 Jun 13
     
    This was a great video on how Robots are being used to Educate Autistic Children.
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Nigel Coutts

Avoiding Assessment Mistakes - The Learner's Way - 0 views

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  • Nigel Coutts on 16 Jul 17
     
    Assessment is arguably the piece of the learning cycle we get most wrong. Whether looked at from the perspective of the learner, the teacher, the school administrator, the politician or the parent, assessment is misunderstood and poorly utilised as a tool for learning. The importance of changing this situation is only made more salient in light of the countless research studies from the likes of Jon Hattie & Dylan Wiliam that points to the power of effective assessment. So, what are the common mistakes and how might we avoid them?
Jennifer Garcia

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  • Our Children Are Not the Students Our - Schools Were Designed For: Understanding Digital Kids Ian Jukes
  • 3D for Free! Using Google SketchUp and Google Earth in the Classroom - Bonnie Roskes
  • Multiple Intelligences and Instructional Technology - Walter McKenzie
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  • Creativity and Literacy with Graphic Novels - Andre Costa de Sousa
  • Putting the Horse Back Before the Cart: Technology Competencies All Educational Administrators Need - Doug Johnson
  • Animation and Digital Storytelling Across the Curriculum - Scott Loomis
  • Glogster: Reverse WebQuesting - Nicole Tomaselli
  • Learning With the World - Using Technology to Connect Students Globally in Project Based Learning - Jim Carleton and Mali Bickley
  • Dragging Them Kicking and Screaming - Charlie Makela
  • Using Web Conferencing to Enrich Instruction - Kim Caise
  • Jennifer Garcia on 24 Feb 10
     
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