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TweetDeck - 2 views

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  • Staci Novak on 13 Nov 17
     
    This helps me organize my hashtags to find information.
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  • bethanyluens on 13 Nov 17
     
    I've heard such good things from people that use TweetDeck! I haven't used it much myself but I definitely agree that it would be useful in my future classroom. The fact that both students and teachers can use it makes it even better to use in the classroom. Great share!
  • mattoliphant on 15 Nov 17
     
    1. I would use TweetDeck in my classroom in terms of finding and following people/organizations on Twitter. I personally do NOT want to follow my students on Twitter, however :-) 2. I think the resource is mostly for teacher use. While it could be used by students, I am not sure how I would integrate a tool like this into my classroom instruction (especially since I cannot control what is posted by others to make sure the information is appropriate to my audiences). 3. There are other resources that can do similar things - a cursory search of the App Store provides access to both free and paid alternatives.
  • Ryan on 15 Nov 17
     
    I can see this being used in the classroom to help send out updates on what is going on that day. I believe that this could be used best for teacher usage to mainly do pictures and to give recognition to someone that might have done something cool and unique that day.
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The Critical 21st Century Skills Every Student Needs and Why - 5 views

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  • Staci Novak on 13 Nov 17
     
    Updated version of important 21st century skills
  • Ashley Lyng on 13 Nov 17
     
    Thanks for sharing this! I really like the descriptions that they have under each category.
  • na409102 on 15 Nov 17
     
    Great info! I struggle with creativity as an adult and I can see the same thing in my littlest one. I love that they have so much technology available to them but can definitely see a difference in her ability to entertain herself. It's great that they included a why it's important section for each skill.
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iPad Screen Recording Tips for Educators - Jonathan Wylie - 0 views

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  • Staci Novak on 13 Nov 17
     
    I am always looking for ways to do screen recording. This seems like an easy way to create how to videos from iPad apps.
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The EdTech Roundup - Home - 2 views

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  • Ashley Lyng on 13 Nov 17
     
    I ended up reading a few of the blog posts from this site. I haven't experienced any school or class that does BYOD, so I wonder how that works in schools that do that.
  • unipatricia on 14 Nov 17
     
    I remember in when I was in high school, if a student would have their phone with them, they would get in trouble. Nowadays, teachers are taking this change in society to their advantage. Teachers that do not work at a 1:1 school are using the BYOD, or bring your own device. I think this website can be used by both teachers and students. I think this because both the students and teachers will be effected by BYOD. I have never seen another website about this topic, but that does not mean there isn't any.
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What Does a 21st Century Classroom Look Like: Technology Integration | Edutopia - 4 views

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  • bethanyluens on 13 Nov 17
     
    I enjoyed this article because it talks about the 10 signs of a 21st century classroom and how to work on achieving these goals.
  • hoffeuni on 15 Nov 17
     
    This is a good resource to use with administrators and school board members. I feel like sometimes we run into roadblocks because people just don't know what technology integration should look like. This resource could also be used with teachers to give them some ideas on how a technology integrationist could provide support to them in the classroom.
  • Ryan on 15 Nov 17
     
    This is a good article to look at. I feel that it would be good for a classroom because it is talking about how to transform a classroom into a 21st century classroom and what it should look like. This would definitely benefit both teacher and student. The teacher can use the technology to help teach while the students can use the technology to help learn and grow.
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What Is Successful Technology Integration? | Edutopia - 2 views

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  • bethanyluens on 13 Nov 17
     
    This article goes in depth about what educational technology truly is and how it can be properly integrated into the classroom.
  • na409102 on 15 Nov 17
     
    Great article! I think that this would be very helpful to a teacher when they are starting to integrate technology in their classroom.
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http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/journals/ed_lead/el_197211_smith.pdf - 1 views

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  • unipatricia on 13 Nov 17
     
    This website talks about information about instructional resources. I really liked what it had to say because it made me really ask myself questions about instructional resources that are used.
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Studies of student engagement in gamified online discussions - ScienceDirect - 2 views

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  • Staci Novak on 13 Nov 17
     
    I definitely think this could be useful for my classroom. It gives data showing students are engaged in gamification. Teachers could use this journal article as an argument for why gamification can and should in some cases be used in the classroom.
  • Cassidy Winslow on 14 Nov 17
     
    This is a great article and it goes right along with my topic. I really like that is is showing the promotion of student engagement through online discussions. Sometimes it might be easier for a student to engage in an online discussion because they may be less shy on a keyboard.
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Best Instructional Practices - 0 views

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  • butchsaa on 12 Nov 17
     
    This site includes some of the best practices teachers need to live by in order to be productive educators. I do believe that I need to make sure to follow these at all time, including differentiation.
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ISTE | 7 steps to starting a global collaboration project - 3 views

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  • butchsaa on 12 Nov 17
     
    This site shows some simple ways of being able to start global collaborating in your classroom. My favorite advice is to pick something you are passionate about.
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  • bretthutch on 13 Nov 17
     
    Hi Sara! This is a great article that I think will be helpful for what I've chosen for my final project for Dr. Z's class which I hope to utilize in my own classroom. The last point in the article was really relateable for me, especially with the global collab project we just completed. It is important to realize that in a project like this, not everything can be controlled. I also really enjoyed the point about asking your students if they are comfortable with it. I think that we all experienced some discomfort in our project, so making sure students of a younger age are okay talking to strangers would be incredibly important.
  • na409102 on 15 Nov 17
     
    Hi! Thank you so much for sharing! I think that global collaboration projects are an amazing opportunity for kids to be able to participate in. It's amazing how much technology can do for us. I can't wait for the future generations to become adults :) What a different world it will be!
  • mattoliphant on 15 Nov 17
     
    1. I agree that this could be used in my own future classroom -- but it would be contingent on finding the right topic and group to collaborate with. 2. I think that the resource is mostly for teacher use as it provides an overview and tips/tricks for teachers. 3. Other resources that might want to be considered are the different websites shared by Dr. Z during class.
  • Ryan on 15 Nov 17
     
    I agree that this could be used in a classroom. This can be a good way to help students better understand a topic that they are learning at that time. I feel though it would be more for the teacher usage for a younger age. I feel that a global collaboration might be difficult for elementary students unless they work with anyone older than them in their district. Otherwise, I feel it would be a good experience for older students as well.
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Project Based Learning in History and Social Studies - 0 views

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  • hey could conduct their research using books or the Internet engine SweetSearch, a search tool that limits results to academically vetted articles and avoids
  • much of the “world wide web” served up by Google or Bing.
  • narrow and academically reliable nature of the results on SweetSearch allowed the students to assign more credibility to their search results, spending more time reading for comprehension rather than deciding whether or not to throw out a source.
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  • requires the teacher to yield some control, and that is going to be a challenge for some of us who are more accustomed to holding the reins of facts and chronology pretty tightly.
  • PBL is most often done in teams, it is always possible for issues of work inequity to arise.
  • Dave Brahn on 13 Nov 17
     
    PBL in the Social Studies classroom. Civil War and Reconstruction projects discussees
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Classcraft - All-in-One Education Gamification Platform - 0 views

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  • Dave Brahn on 13 Nov 17
     
    Gamified classroom management tool.
  • msswanson_c9 on 13 Nov 17
     
    Perhaps I don't know enough about how true RPG games work, but I'm struggling with the way the points in class-craft do not interact with one another. Activity Points seem like they should be a privelege since they allow students to use their "powers" but they are not in any way effected by the system. I think this is an easy-to-use tool that students get excited about, but I am struggling with how to implement it in my classroom in a way that will be effective.
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10 Signs of a 21st Century Learning Classroom - 1 views

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  • ollaborative Environment Many students prefer to work alone.  However, this is an option not often granted in careers.  In addition, collaboration fosters the development of new ideas and exposes students to opposing viewpoints.
  • H
  • ands-on Learning Long a staple of science courses, labs provide a wonderful opportunity to provide students with another anchor for learning.  But it doesn’t stop there.  Any opportunity to connect to the outside world is a chance to enhance student achievement.
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  • eacher as Facilitator Modern realization of best practice in education no longer supports the idea of the teacher as an authoritarian figure standing in the front of the room scrawling on a chalkboard.  As educators, our role can be reshaped so that we work beside students providing support and encouragement for their personal journey.
  • Dave Brahn on 13 Nov 17
     
    What 21st Century skills look like in the classroom.
  • Ryan on 15 Nov 17
     
    This helps give you an idea of what a classroom today would look like.
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Teachers on Twitter: why you should join and how to get started | Teacher Network | The... - 5 views

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  • The productivity and generosity of teachers on Twitter is inspiring and I have also become more efficient in creating and sharing resources.
  • Embrace new ideas
  • hange the conversation
  • lm522791 on 13 Nov 17
     
    Twitter!! I have learned that Twitter is a great resource for teachers. It is very interesting that Twitter is utilized by more teachers than business professionals. It probably helps a lot of parents get into something new too.
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  • bretthutch on 13 Nov 17
     
    Hi Dave, I think that this is a great resource for any teacher who is considering getting into the educational realm of Twitter. I agree that Twitter can give teachers a refreshing look at education, away from the everyday politics in a building. I've really been enjoying finding new resources and finding inspiring educators. Great article!
  • Staci Novak on 13 Nov 17
     
    Twitter has become one of my favorite social media tools! I am finding so many more resources to share with my teachers. I think this article is one I want to share with my colleagues to get them going!
  • bethanyluens on 13 Nov 17
     
    In high school I never would have thought that Twitter could be used as a resource in the classroom, but it mostly definitely can be. It's a great tool for both teachers and students as a sharing platform and connecting with others. I will use Twitter in my future classroom and hope that other teachers will be on board with the idea, too!
  • unipatricia on 14 Nov 17
     
    I have experienced twitter use in the classroom numerous times through my experience during college. I think it is a great way to utilize social media in a safe way. Students can easily share information because they use twitter all the time. I think this website could be used by both teachers and students because they will need to know how to use twitter in the classroom. I defiantly want to use Twitter in my classroom in the future.
  • mattoliphant on 15 Nov 17
     
    1. I can see myself using Twitter in my classroom in the future. I am still overcoming my hesitation to use social media in an educational setting...I think it is just going to take time and continued practice! :-) 2. The resource deals mostly with teacher use, but the tool could be used with teachers and students. 3. There are many different social media tools that could be used with students. The important part is selecting tools that are appropriate for the audience.
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Climbing Up the Leaderboard: An Empirical Study of Applying Gamification Techniques to ... - 7 views

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  • Dave Brahn on 13 Nov 17
     
    This is one of the resources I am using to write my final paper. It discusses how Gamification can help student engagement and motivation.
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  • lm522791 on 13 Nov 17
     
    Gamification of a classroom requires dedication. These kind of studies just blow my mind. Great resource to learn a bit more about gamification and student engagement.
  • Cassidy Winslow on 14 Nov 17
     
    I think that I can definitely use this resource in my classroom once I feel more confident at gamification because leaderboards is something that I struggle with. I don't want students to feel down about where they are at but I also want students to feel proud of their accomplishments. It is so interesting to me that a student will work so hard to complete a level or to be on the top when they are so frustrated. They are truly persevering through the difficulties.
  • na409102 on 15 Nov 17
     
    Thanks for sharing Dave. I never seem to get tired of reading about gamification. It's so interesting. I definitely think that this can be used as a resource for teachers.
  • Ryan on 15 Nov 17
     
    Gamification is very unique inside of a classroom now that I have a better idea on what it is. I feel that it fits perfectly inside of a classroom because it gives the room a whole new look. It can be beneficial for both teacher and student because the teacher can use the game to help get the students attention and help better their learning. Then the students can use it to help with their learning and become more engaged to what they are being taught and having it be put into a fun way of learning.
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A science classroom that' s more than a game - 1 views

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  • appropriate use of technology in the learning environment can serve to motivate some students, significant problems surrounding student motivation and engagem ent remain.
  • As a result of the gamification, 17% of students com pleted some extension material and two students com pleted significant amounts of extra work to achieve the highest level possible in the gam e.
  • For example, ‘badges' are an intrinsic component of our classrooms. Teachers award points for completing assignments; over the course of the semester these points add up and get converted into ‘badges' (commonly referred to as grades);
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  • By awarding these points, educators are extrinsically motivating students to perform whether they like it or not. In fact, students can be observed ‘gaming the system’ regularly to increase their points scored with questions such as: "Is this going to be on the test?”
  • our education system is already a game, to a degree, then why not try to amplify the motivational aspects of the game by increasing the amount of gamified elements? As the gaming industry and the gamification of other aspects of life (shopping reward cards, personal fitness badges, etc.) continues to grow, perhaps educators will need to gamify their instruction to engage and motivate the next generation of students.
  • Do you think that the ‘gamified’ way we have learnt science this year with the videos, interactive electronic book and stars is a better way to learn than more traditional classes that have more lectures? Yes No Number of student responses 14 3
  • 82%, of students responded that they preferred the gamified classroom to a more traditional classroom.
  • Despife the attempt to motivate with the stars, some students still struggled to be motivated (Student G). Student H struggled to come to terms with the teacher being less prominent out the front of the classroom and directing the passage of learning. They valued the lecture-based component of learning.
  • y engaging students with a fun and authentic experience that challenges the participant to take control and explore their understandings, while providing meaningful feedback to aid the learning process in a social and collaborative way, we have seen students more excited and motivated to learn.
  • Dave Brahn on 13 Nov 17
     
    Case study concerning the gamification of a science class
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