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Tech tools that assist all students to be independent learners & teachers to become better teachers
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Teachers Don't Work Hard Enough? Think Again! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Teachers Don't Work Hard Enough? Think Again! [INFOGRAPHIC] | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Our new infographic is called Teachers Don't Work Hard Enough? THINK AGAIN!. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!"

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What does a teacher do during a day, or over the year? This infographic explores the life of a teacher and the many roles we play.

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Innovation Design In Education - ASIDE: 5 Things Learners Expect From Their Educators

Innovation Design In Education - ASIDE: 5 Things Learners Expect From Their Educators | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

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More and more in recent years, we've started referring to the kids in our classes as "learners" rather than "students." It began unintentionally but became more and more frequent. We gradually realized that the relationship between learner and educator is not always the same as between student and teacher.

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Do you think of the children in your class as learners or students? Do you think of yourself as a teacher or an educator? And how do you define these words: learner, student, teacher, educator. This post explores how the word learner differs from the word student. One statement in the post "The word "learner" suggests an open-mindedness and a self-initiation. The word "student," however, implies a hierarchy. It defines a status, where one is the instructor and the other is the pupil."

If we view our classroom as individuals whom are learners then what is the role of the educator? The five ideas listed below are explored:

* Expertise
* Clearly delineated goals

* Mentorship

* Feedback

* Deftness with necessary tools

The first post in this series (of two) explored '5 Things Students Expect from their Teacher'  was scooped here). This post continues the dialogue and may provide you with some new insights into how you view yourself in your classroom this year...food for though.

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You Are the Historian: Investigating the First Thanksgiving

You Are the Historian: Investigating the First Thanksgiving | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Plimoth Plantation has a new website that allows students to explore the first Thanksgiving that took place in 1621. According to the Teacher's Guide "We were surprised at what we learned!"

It also provides goals as well as historian skills such as "separating fact from fiction, identifying and analyzing primary resources, making educated guesses using cultural cues, and considering multiple points of view." 
The website is rich with resources. Check it out and see if you can separate the "fact from the fiction."

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The Innovative Educator: What Makes a Successful Teacher? 3 Economists Think They Know

The Innovative Educator: What Makes a Successful Teacher? 3 Economists Think They Know | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
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You Know You’re a Techy Teacher When…

You Know You’re a Techy Teacher When… | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

You Know You’re a Techy Teacher When…

You can’t remember the last time you printed a classroom document.

Plurking, tweeting, and playing with your wiki in public are acceptable behaviors.

Your notebook isn't spiral bound...

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Digital Ethics

Digital Ethics | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

May I download and use music? Is it okay to copy and use a poem from a textbook? May I use video clips from a television show? What is "Fair Use"? What is ethical behavior in the digital age? How is plagiarism defined? How can it be detected? The links below provide answers and insights to these questions.  http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/digitalethic.htm


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Miguel Baca's curator insight, March 17, 2018 2:42 PM

How young do we have to teach kids about plagiarism these days? And is it supremely important in this world today? Yes and no. On one hand the world decides what can be counted as plagiarism and what cannot. On the other hand, ONCE AGAIN, almost everything is game for accusations of plagiarism. I think even a children’s novel these days is as vulnerable to this as is something as huge as a movie or a piece of music. I’ll just end this scoop.it with a question... What are your thoughts on how the worlds works with copyrights and plagiarism? 

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Reaching Students: 18 Simple Ways To Make A Lasting Impact On Your Students

Reaching Students: 18 Simple Ways To Make A Lasting Impact On Your Students | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Reaching students emotionally may seem like a red herring, but maybe it’s not.

Inspired by Justin Tarte’s recent—and excellent–post on making a difference in the lives of others around you, I immediately thought of the legacy teachers leave in the minds (and hearts) of students. If and how you will be remembered by students may sound like a bit of an ego trip, but the truth of the matter is, if you’re not making any kind of an impression, they’re probably not learning."

 

Beth Dichter's insight:

This post provides 18 ways to reach students in your classroom, beginning with curiousity and including model macro behavior and be human. In addition you may watch a five minute video clip from the Dead Poets Society.

Mary Cunningham's curator insight, October 13, 2013 12:15 PM

Legacy and impact - making connections and developing relationships  are important keys to successful teaching and learning. 

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

An infographic that looks at 7 habits of highly effective teachers who use technology. The first three items listed are:

* They always start with the why.

* They are malleable and can easily adapt.

* They embrace change.

An additional four habits are provided and each includes a bit more detail. 

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Work That Matters - A Teacher's Guide to Project-based Learning

Work That Matters - A Teacher's Guide to Project-based Learning | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Are you interested in project-based learning (PBL) & looking for a guide that will help you learn how to design & run projects for students, projects that begin with an enquiry & finish with a tangible project that you may display? If so, this may be the guide you are waiting for. It contains six main sections: Section 1 is an introduction which explains what PBL is; Section 2 provides inspiration with real life projects and how they worked; Section 3 looks at the foundations of PBL – multiple drafts, critique and exhibition; Section 4 helps you execute with a guide for planning & running projects; Section 5 focuses on integration & how to build a ‘culture of excellence’; & Section 6 helps to wrap it up.

 

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Socrates Fails Teacher Evaluation - Curriculum 21

Socrates Fails Teacher Evaluation - Curriculum 21 | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"So, it came down to one day, one test, at the Acropolis as the young men of Athens took out their #2 chisels to answer 30 questions on stone tablets. It is the annual timed test to prove the students’ knowledge and competence as they seek to become philosopher-kings. This valued test is the ultimate prize demonstrating not only the achievement of students, but also serves as the one key evaluation of the teacher..."

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Why Teaching Kids Self-Regulation Skills Is Essential

Why Teaching Kids Self-Regulation Skills Is Essential | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
In order to guide youth who access digital media to focus on scholarship we must develop children's learning strategies in a way that helps them resist the hundreds of thousands of distractions available with these tools.
VANESSA KANGA's comment, February 28, 2012 9:24 AM
really!!!
sacre orelia's comment, February 28, 2012 9:26 AM
C'est peut être vrai. Mais peut on dire que la technologie dans l'éducation doit être supprimer?