Trends in Education

Trends in Education

Groups I followed via Twitter:

Feuding Over Digital

Courseware

I was drawn to this blog because of the nature of our trending educational system. he discussion of actual teachers being replaced by software is alarming to me. The implementation of this program could force some teachers into early retirement. On the flip side, it can encourage newer teachers to incorporate more technology into their lessons. It is important for teachers to know where we arheading with technology and what we are faced with. As an educator, I would use this trending innovation to spark me to add more technology into what I already do in class.

• Edutopia
• TEDx
• PBS Teacher

6 iPad Apps for Creative Writing

Inside Higher Ed via Facebook

7/14/15

https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2015/07/14/essay-finding-common-ground-debate-over-digital-courseware?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=IHEbuffer

Groups I followed via Facebook:

Chinese Gaming Company to Acquire Ed-Tech Provider Promethean

Ed Week via Facebook

7/12/15

The idea of using apps to encourage students to write captured my interest. I see kids struggling on a regular basis with the writing program. It is extremely important to find a way to help engage students in the learning process. If using technology helps with the success of kids, then we should incorporate as much as possible. I would use this information to help my partner teacher motivate and encourage students with their writing.

• Ed Week
• The Innovative Teacher
• Inside Higher Ed
• Khan Academy

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/marketplacek12/2015/07/chinese_gaming_company_to_acquire_ed-tech_company_promethean.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

This #LearnAnywhere Bus Gives A New

Meaning to #MobileLearning #MLearning

The Innovative Teacher

via Facebook

7/13/15

I was drawn to this article because of the advancements in technology. I recently signed up for a twitter account and the hash tags caught my attention. I think it is important for people to know that there is a mobile learning lab available to help those in need. The fact that technology comes to a community, helps people that are struggling financially. The learning lab helps with obtaining GED's, tutorial services, application for job centers and many other services. As an educor, I would not use a mobile learning lab, but I think it is a great idea to build off of for Family night. When we invite families to visit our school, some of the services provided can be used to help families that have no other means for technology.

http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com

/2015/07/now-this-is-mobile-learning.html

As an educator, I was drawn to this article because I use Promethean active boards regularly. The technology that is incorporated in my classroom involves ClassFlow and all the components of Promethean planet. I think it is important to know what is happening with the multi-million dollar company that we use to help add innovations to our classroom. There will be many changes that could possibly affect how we are using technology in our classroom. NetDragon will be the new software that regulates the whiteboards and their normal operations. Educators use the whiteboards on a regular basis, so keeping up with this particular blog will be in all of our best interest.

The Innovative Teacher

via Facebook

7/15/16

How Technology Can Help Beat the Heat

in Unairconditioned Classrooms

Assignment Reflection

http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com

/2015/07/how-technology-can-help-beat-heat-in.html

Edutopia Via Twitter

7/16/15

Benefits in education:

Living in the technological world that we live in today, it is important for educators to keep up with advancements in trending technology. As educators, it is our job to engage learners in the classroom to ensure their educational success. Students are very well aware of the quickly changing technological world and we need to stay as informed as they are. Aside from engaging our students, technology has many advancements to help struggling learners, as well as enriching the gifted learner. Innovated activities will allow us to keep up with the changing generations and help educate our future leaders. Staying abreast as an educator will allow for an easier transition from old school to new innovations.

There have been many occasions I have had to conduct class in the heat, without AC or any electricity. When I saw the title of the blog, I was very curious to see what other strategies I can implement in those type of situations. It is important for teachers to be able to have enough creativity to help in these heated circumstances. Wasting educational time could make a difference in the success of a student. As an educator, I could use many of the ideas regardless of my current situation. It doesn't necessarily have to be hot in order to benefit from the ideas. Some ideas included going on a scavenger hunt, making QR codes from a field trip, creating a digital design by capturing images on a device and many other amazing ideas!

Resources for

online learning

PBS Teacher

References

PBS TeacherLine summer term starts this week with some courses you don’t want to miss out on, like “TECH522: Online Facilitator Training 1: Mastering the Skills of Online Teaching” (http://to.pbs.org/1M5meKr).

L. N. (2015, July 5). How technology can help beat the heat in

unairconditioned classrooms [Web log post]. Retrieved July 15, 2015, from http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2015/07/how-technology-can-help-beat-heat-in.html

Khan Academy

References

kids can join Camp Google for free! Khan Academy, National Geographic,

NASA, and the National Park Service teamed up to make a great experience!

https://camp.withgoogle.com/

M. M. (2015, July 10). Chinese Gaming Company to Acquire Ed-Tech Provider

Promethean. Retrieved July 15, 2015, from http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/marketplacek12/2015/07/chinese_gaming_company_to_acquire_ed-tech_company_promethean.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

L. N. (2015, July 8). This #learnanywhere bus gives a new

meaning to #mobilelearning #mlearning [Web log post]. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2015/07/now-this-is-mobile-learning.html

M. B. (2014, May 20). 6 iPad apps for creative writing [Web

log post]. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/ipad-apps-for-creative-writing-monica-burns?utm_content%0C=blog&utm_campaign=ipad-apps-for-creative-writing&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_term=link

Assignment Reflection

G. B. (2015, July 14). Essay on finding common ground in debate over

digital courseware | InsideHigherEd. Retrieved July 15, 2015, from https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2015/07/14/essay-finding-common-ground-debate-over-digital-courseware?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=IHEbuffer

What I learned:

This was a very good learning assignment for someone my age. Being 44 years old, I am constantly trying to keep up with trending technology. I research ideas on a regular basis to help engage my students in the classroom. The many different sources was overwhelming at first. I followed some sources that didnt fit what I was looking for. However, after following a few othere, I was able to find the blogs that were most important to me with my advancements in technology. I find myself checking blogs regularly just to see whats going on in our continuously changing world of technology in education.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/ipad-apps-for-creative-writing-monica-burns?utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=ipad-apps-for-creative-writing&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_term=link

By: Kathrine Hull