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10 Reasons to Screencast in Your Class and 7 Best-in-class Tools | @scoopit https://t.co/dqbhx2Q9WS

10 Reasons to Screencast in Your Class and 7 Best-in-class Tools | @scoopit https://t.co/dqbhx2Q9WS

this BYOD policy allows you to not only bring your portable device - tablet, phone, or laptop - to class, but to use it throughout. It trusts you to use it for the benefit of your education for the short time class meets each week. When using the device in class, just use your common sense, asking "would my professor approve of this use?" I don't mind the occasional text, but please do not let your device be a distraction. Here are some guidelines for in-class device use.

"Class Messenger makes it effortless for teachers to send home important notes and updates about the day's learning experiences. They can even see exactly which parents have read each note. And whether via app, text or email, communication through Class Messenger is always private." It takes a Teacher about 30 seconds to build a Class. Then Parents or Students or both (depending on what's appropriate) can either sign up online (kind of like following someone on Instagram or Twitter) or get invited by email by the Teacher. After that, everyone can exchange messages via the app, website, email or text….you choose. You can send photos + documents, create surveys, donation requests and meeting requests all with a few touches or keystrokes. And it's free!

Bringing a cell phone to class usually starts a debate between teacher and student. Most teachers completely ban them. They are often regarded as distractions from learning. There are several issues concerning mobile learning like social media, Internet filtering, safety laws, teaching techniques, school policies, etc.

Just Pinned to Elearning and edtech: 15 Effective Ways to Use Google Docs in Class ~ Educational Technology and Mo… https://t.co/ZgUDk4klDu

Just Pinned to Elearning and edtech: 15 Effective Ways to Use Google Docs in Class ~ Educational Technology and Mo… https://t.co/ZgUDk4klDu

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"Knewton released an infographic called "The Flipped Classroom" that explores how educators are reorganizing the classroom to deliver instruction online, outside of class and using class time for "homework.""

"Whether you're studying online or at a traditional college, there's no question that school is expensive.  But not everything has to cost an arm and a leg.  There are plenty of free distance education resources out there for cash-strapped students-if you know where to look.  Here are 135 free ways to enhance your education online. Free Classes Many of these schools and sites offer a large number of free courses and courseware.  These links to individual classes represent only a small sampling of what they have to offer, and the sites are worth exploring further."

Course Objective You may know about Moodle, Blackboard, Blogging, using Wikis, Edmodo, Canvas, or other learning or course management systems and how to add content and perhaps evaluate and grade students, but how do you facilitate online courses? Join the workshop to get tips and tricks on how to optimize your work as a facilitator of an online course. Free for teachers who wish to teach or are teaching online. Course Description Teachers will learn about online facilitation and how to turn online students into active learners. Participants will focus on best practices and learn a few tricks and tips on how to facilitate online classes and courses.Who should EnrollThe course is for current and future teachers who wish to teach blended or fully online classes.

Flipped classroom teachers almost universally agree that it's not the instructional videos on their own, but how they are integrated into an overall approach, that makes the difference. In his classes, Bergmann says, students can't just "watch the video and be done with it." He checks their notes and requires each student to come to class with a question. And, while he says it takes a little while for students to get used to the system, as the year progresses he sees them asking better questions and thinking more deeply about the content. After flipping his classroom, Bergmann says he can more easily query individual students, probe for misconceptions around scientific concepts, and clear up incorrect notions.

"Improve Behavior Improve specific student behaviors and engagement by awarding and recording real-time feedback.  Share Data Print or email beautiful behavior reports to easily engage parents and staff. Save Time Save time by recording behaviors and accomplishments right in class, with just one click: NO extra data entry required."

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"Teaching social-emotional skills like gratitude, teamwork and empathy has never been easier … or more fun! Bite-Sized Lesson Plans Our lesson plans are quick, fun and super easy to integrate into your ELA or read-aloud lessons. Highly Engaging Stories Vibrant characters and entertaining storylines help students grasp important social-emotional concepts. Track Progress Against Required Standards Our curriculum is English Language Arts standards-aligned so you can track the standards practiced in your classroom. Parents Get Involved Parents receive pre-written class updates and activities to do at home with their child to reinforce "

"This event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, 1 to 2 p.m. ET. The flipped classroom model-in which students watch video lessons for homework and receive more direct, individual instruction from teachers during class time-is rapidly gaining popularity in K-12 schools, with websites such as Khan Academy offering thousands of free video lessons. Some teachers see flipped learning as a way to spend more time working with their students and less time lecturing. But critics of the approach have called it nothing more than a high-tech, time-shifting tool that often leaves students confused about the content they're supposed to be absorbing at home. Our guests will discuss the pros and cons of this approach and highlight the best methods for making a flipped classroom successful. "

In this tutorial, you will learn the basis steps in screen casting using Jing and Screencast-O-Matic. You will be introduced to other screen casting tools that you may choose to explore on your own. This class is the building block for the tutorial on flipping your classroom/ using blended learning in the classroom

When most of us think of Pinterest, we probably think about a bunch of young people sharing links to web pages, photos and videos with their friends. It is just another social network for people to show off what is going on in their lives, such as a recent crush, an outstanding outfit that has just been purchased, or a fresh new look. But how often do we consider Pinterest as a tool to aid in teaching and learning? Here are a few ways in which Pinterest can play role in class.

"The "Flipped Classroom" is a term that has recently taken root in education. Much information and misinformation currently surrounds the conversation. We, as outspoken advocates for the "Flipped Classroom" concept, believe the following:".....