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Tracey Kracht

Creating Classrooms We Need: 8 Ways Into Inquiry Learning | MindShift - 0 views

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inquiry

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      Tracey Kracht on 14 Mar 13
       
      Sounds like a great idea, but how does this happen?  It makes me think about the levels of questioning we are considering with rigor and relevance...
  • at the end of the speech, students had posted a total of 438 tweets and 18 pages of Moodle chat. (Interestingly, no one went on Facebook,
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      Tracey Kracht on 14 Mar 13
       
      Check out the tools - giving students a choice is good.  438 tweets - interesting!
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  • If none of it is ever real to them, if it’s only in books, it lacks interest
  • Blameworthy failure is when the student just decided not to participate in a project. But praiseworthy failure is quite different: kids take risks and experiments knowing that they might not get it right the first time.
  • The less educators try to control what kids learn, the more students’ voices will be heard
  • Get them curious enough in the subject to do research on their own.
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achievethecore.org / Steal These Tools / Text Dependent Questions - 0 views

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questioning

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  • Tracey Kracht on 11 Mar 13
     
    We need to be asking more text dependent questions! "80-90% of the Reading Standards in each grade require text dependent analysis.." @CarolJago 
Tracey Kracht

EDSITEment | The Best of the Humanities on the Web - 0 views

edsitement.neh.gov

informational text tools

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  • Tracey Kracht on 11 Mar 13
     
    Recommended as a site by Carol Jago during a Common Core presentation.
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Ten Takeaway Tips for Teaching Critical Thinking | Fluency21 - Committed Sardine Blog - 0 views

fluency21.com/...for-teaching-critical-thinking

critical thinking

shared by Tracey Kracht on 27 Feb 13 - No Cached
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      Tracey Kracht on 27 Feb 13
       
      This is a very interesting opportunity to have students really think in a different way.
  • establish clear rules for voicing different perspectives
  • Pose a provocative question to build an argument around and help your students break it down
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  • Questioning is at the heart of critical thinking,
  • begin leveraging your students’ critical-thinking skills in the classroom
  • best way to teach that is to model.
  • uses a “devil’s advocate” card that he secretly gives to a student before each discussion, charging him or her with the role of bringing up opposing views.
  • It can be hard for a teacher to let go of the reins and let the students do the teaching.
Tracey Kracht

How To Use Evernote - Evernote Overview - YouTube - 0 views

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evernote Tool

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  • Tracey Kracht on 14 Feb 13
     
    This is a quick overview of how to use Evernote.
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Multitasking May Hurt Your Performance, But It Makes You Feel Better - Ohio State Resea... - 0 views

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      Tracey Kracht on 14 Feb 13
       
      This is definitely something we need to consider when working with students in the digital transformation program.  There are times when they need to just focus on a project and get something done instead of bouncing from piece to piece.  Good food for thought!
Tracey Kracht

Technology for the sake of technology - 0 views

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instruction

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  • Technology is a false god, unlikely to do much for children unless schools focus on learning and make huge investments in professional development.
  • The question is one of purpose and skill
  • new technologies only improve learning when a school makes professional development a priority
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  • Teachers must have a chance to see how these technologies can support different kinds of thinking, creation and expression. Pedagogy and strategy are paramount, the technologies secondary.
  • Tracey Kracht on 12 Feb 13
     
    This is a really good reminder and addition to the conversation the coaches were having the other night.  Technology is great...but what are we doing differently?  That is a question we all must ponder as we walk down this digital path.
Tracey Kracht

50 Interesting Ways To Use Skype In Your Classroom | Edudemic - 0 views

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skype

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  • Tracey Kracht on 12 Feb 13
     
    Here are some interesting ideas for video conferencing and connecting with others!
Tracey Kracht

15 Lesson Plans For Making Students Better Online Researchers | Fluency21 - Committed S... - 0 views

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research

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  • Research is an important part of any school project
  • 15 lesson plans courtesy of Google
Tracey Kracht

Notetaking In The Digital Classroom: A Blended Learning Approach - 1 views

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notes 21st Century Skills Tool

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  • according to a 2010 study, only 66.5% of students take notes.
  • there is often no structure or strategy.
  • When used in combination with technology, students are able to activate key brain areas during learning, while also retaining critical information for future review.
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  • Today, 40% of students prefer a mix of physical and digital notes.
  • Tracey Kracht on 05 Feb 13
     
    So it may come as a surprise that according to a 2010 study, only 66.5% of students take notes. And of those students, there is often no structure or strategy.
Tracey Kracht

Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom: So...You Wanna Be A Good Digital Citizen - 1 views

blog.web20classroom.org/...a-be-good-digital-citizen.html

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      Tracey Kracht on 02 Feb 13
       
      As we progress with 1:1 we need to take time to teach students about being good digital citizens.  Watch the interactive video below - it is worth your time and it contains an important message that should not be ignored.
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      Tracey Kracht on 02 Feb 13
       
      Take some time to go through Digital Nation - there are several interviews that are fantastic.  I especially liked the content in the multi-tasking area.
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      Tracey Kracht on 02 Feb 13
       
      The digital footprint set of questions is interesting when you consider the decisions you make every day and what information is actually collected.
Tracey Kracht

Ten Ideas for Interactive Teaching | Fluency21 - Committed Sardine Blog - 1 views

fluency21.com/...ideas-for-interactive-teaching

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      Tracey Kracht on 02 Feb 13
       
      This would be interesting as a way to process the flipped lesson at night - as a teacher it would be very easy to see the word the next day with bullet list of main points and/or a paragraph.
  • Pair students up who disagree
  • examine biases in documentary films
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  • The student impulse for competition will focus their engagement
  • annotations feature on YouTube
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      Tracey Kracht on 02 Feb 13
       
      Has anyone tried the annotation features on YouTube?
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      Tracey Kracht on 02 Feb 13
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      Tracey Kracht on 02 Feb 13
       
      Test annnotation
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      Tracey Kracht on 02 Feb 13
       
      Blogs can be used for so many rich activities.
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      Tracey Kracht on 02 Feb 13
       
      Has anyone used annotations in YouTube?  Here is a direct link to learn more:  http://support.google.com/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&topic=14354&answer=92710
Tracey Kracht

Preceden Timeline Maker:"The Easiest Way to Make a Timeline" - 0 views

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timeline

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  • Tracey Kracht on 27 Jan 13
     
    Online timeline creator - this blogger also reviews Meograph which is categorized as a '4 dimensional' timeline tool.  Definitely a category of tools that we should explore for many areas of instruction.
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Info Lit Resources - November Learning - 0 views

novemberlearning.com/...information-literacy-resources

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  • Tracey Kracht on 21 Jan 13
     
    "In a world of information overload, it is vital for students to be able to find information on the Web, as well as to determine its validity and appropriateness. Our information literacy materials demystify the process Web so you can impart the vital skills students need to be safe, successful 21st century learners."
Tracey Kracht

Why Students Should Blog - My Top 10 - 0 views

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blogging

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  • ask them questions
  • see their growth and the electronic version seems to appeal to them more.
  • great blogging is like a conversation
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  • teach them safety
  • connections around the world
  • take ownership of their learning
  • Tracey Kracht on 21 Jan 13
     
    Ten reasons why students should be blogging.  There are many more, but this is a pretty good start!
Tracey Kracht

Rethinking Learning: The 21st Century Learner | MacArthur Foundation - YouTube - 0 views

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21st Century Skills

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  • Tracey Kracht on 21 Jan 13
     
    This is a pretty good video that talks about what are 21st Century learners and what does that mean.  I especially like the concept that we need teachers (adults) who know when to use the technology and when it isn't the best tool for the learning.
Tracey Kracht

Flipped Learning | Turning Learning on Its Head! - 0 views

flipped-learning.com

Flipping

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  • Tracey Kracht on 20 Jan 13
     
    This blog is written by Jon Bergmann who has worked with Aaron Sams to crate flipped learning.  It contains a lot of information that can help guide our discussions on flipping learning and personalizing the educational environment.
Tracey Kracht

Education-Technology Policy Toolkit | K-12 Blueprint - 0 views

k12blueprint.com/policy

policy

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  • Tracey Kracht on 20 Jan 13
     
    As we look to expanding pilots, this site might have some interesting information to consider in terms of technology policy.
Tracey Kracht

Going Paperless | Jamie Todd Rubin - 0 views

www.jamierubin.net/going-paperless

Going Paperless

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  • Tracey Kracht on 20 Jan 13
     
    I'm contemplating doing the 30 days to paperless challenge by Evernote as I think it is an interesting concept for one like me who is a habitual sticky-note, to-do list fanatic.  Here is a series of "Going Paperless" blog posts from one of their 'ambassadors"
Tracey Kracht

Learning through blogging as part of a connectivist MOOC | Sue Waters Blog - 0 views

suewaters.com/...as-part-of-a-connectivist-mooc

blogging

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  • Tracey Kracht on 20 Jan 13
     
    This is an interesting site that goes into why blog (personally and with students), how to get started, and best practices.  Definitely a place to start for the teacher who is thinking about this process.
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