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John Evans

10 Things I wish I Knew My First Year Of Teaching - 0 views

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    "My first year of teaching was a blur. At the time, it didn't feel like a blur. It felt a joyous, adrenaline-fueled rush or lessons, meetings, and new relationships. But in hindsight, it was definitely a blur. And now, years later, I can see a few simple tweaks would've gone a long way."
John Evans

Educators Encouraged to Flip a Lesson on the First "Flipped Day" - 0 views

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    "As technology transforms the classroom, teaching is changing as well. When students head back to school this year, they may discover that monotonous lectures and mundane activities are a thing of the past when their teachers decide to flip the classroom. Educators across the globe will take a pledge to flip one lesson on Friday, Sept. 6, the first "Flipped Day". Hundreds of educators from 10 countries have already taken the pledge to use this innovative model of instruction on that day."
John Evans

Free Technology for Teachers: The Week in Review - Splashing in the Pond - 0 views

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    "Here are this week's most popular posts: 1. Life On Minimum Wage - A Hands-on Economics Lesson 2. Video - How to Insert Images Into Google Forms 3. Use Clips of Seinfeld to Teach Economics 4. The Ten Blogs I Read First 5. Play Games or Create Your Own Through YoYo Games 6. Depression Quest - An Interactive Story About Depression 7. What My Dog Can Teach Us About Managing 1:1 Classrooms"
John Evans

10 Expectations From Students | The Principal of Change - 0 views

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    "Carolyn Cameron, one of the most open and progressive principals I have ever known (she was also my former boss), shared the following video regarding student expectations for school. The first point was that it was important to build relationships and know students as individuals. The nine other points are things that I really believe in, but it was great hearing it from a student perspective."
John Evans

Kleinspiration: Tons of Classroom Examples Using Augmented Reality with @Aurasma - A Co... - 0 views

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    "Augmented reality allows someone to add another layer to an existing image. For example, imagine holding your phone over a poster on the wall as if you were going to take a photo of that poster, and then instantly a video starts playing to offer you additional information about that particular poster. Pretty cool, right? The first time it happens, it seems like magic."
John Evans

Innovation Excellence | 25 Things Successful Educators Do Differently - 0 views

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    "If you ask a student what makes him or her successful in school, you probably won't hear about some fantastic new book or video lecture series. Most likely you will hear something like, "It was all Mr. Jones. He just never gave up on me." What students take away from a successful education usually centers on a personal connection with a teacher who instilled passion and inspiration for their subject. It's difficult to measure success, and in the world of academia, educators are continually re-evaluating how to quantify learning. But the first and most important question to ask is: Are teachers reaching their students?"
John Evans

Back to School: Differentiation for All Students | Edutopia - 0 views

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    "ter-loving capybara. Understanding their differences is the first step, but even if we create individual education plans that differentiate instruction for each student, teachers are forced to make choices that affect student learning when it comes to instructing them all at once. "
John Evans

Redefining Learning Through Screencasting | Edutopia - 0 views

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    "Introducing new technology into the classroom, especially iPads, can be overwhelming -- even daunting. When first getting started, the technology may seem like more of a distraction than a learning opportunity. So how do you begin? "
John Evans

Two Guys and Some iPads: Augmented Reality to Inspire Creative Writing - 0 views

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    "During this first week of school, I wanted to inspire my students to be creative and have fun with their learning. In years past I have always struggled to make my writing lessons fun and engaging, yet productive. This is year I decided to introduce writing with the help of my favorite tech tool: Augmented Reality! "
John Evans

25 Things Successful Educators Do Differently - Teachers With Apps - 0 views

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    "25 Things Successful Educators Do Differently - If you ask a student what makes him or her successful in school, you probably won't hear about some fantastic new book or video lecture series. Most likely you will hear something like, "It was all Mr. Jones. He just never gave up on me." What students take away from a successful education usually centers on a personal connection with a teacher who instilled passion and inspiration for their subject. It's difficult to measure success, and in the world of academia, educators are continually re-evaluating how to quantify learning. But the first and most important question to ask is:"
John Evans

How to Prepare Your iPad for the New School Year | teachingwithipad.org - 0 views

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    "Back to school. Three words teachers either despise or are very excited for. If you're using an iPad for teaching for the first time, going back to school can feel nervewracking and overwhelming. While the learning curve for teaching with iPads is not necessarily a steep one, it is important to be(come) confident in what you are doing with your device in front of your class."
John Evans

The Wejr Board - What Message Are We Sending In Our First Contact With Parents? - 0 views

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    "As we start a new school year, one of the key aspects to consider is our relationships with the parents and families of our students."
John Evans

How teachers and students are adjusting to the digital classroom - The Globe and Mail - 0 views

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    "The kindergarten student, a shy, Mandarin-speaking five-year-old immigrant in the tiny community of Sangudo, Alta., had barely spoken a word during the first three months of class. So her teacher was surprised one day last year when the girl struck up a conversation. The subject of their animated discussion? An image on the screen of an iPad. "
John Evans

4 Apps for Learning How to Read Music - 0 views

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    "Students hoping to progress to playing an instrument first must conquer what some consider to be the most difficult challenge: learning how to read music. Utilizing these apps can help teachers find new ways to engage their students, test their knowledge, and ensure their skill development."
John Evans

Weekend Websites: 52 Economics Websites | Ask a Tech Teacher - 0 views

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    "As a passionate Economics major in college (which grew into an MBA), I find Econ at the root of much of the world around us. It starts with counting coins in first and second grade and grows up to a peek into NASDAQ and other adult subjects in middle school."
John Evans

10 Excellent iPad Apps for Student Researchers ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Lear... - 0 views

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    "This is the first time I would share such a list of apps. These are iPad apps that can help you and your students in your research and classroom projects. They are also important elements in the digital toolkit of a life long learner. They are reference apps and range from dictionary apps to encyclopedia and search engine apps. All of these apps are popular and have been around for quite some time now. I invite you to check them out and share with us what you think of them. Enjoy."
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