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Why Scoopit Is Becoming An Indispensable Learning Tool

Why Scoopit Is Becoming An Indispensable Learning Tool | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it

Why Scoopit Is Becoming An Indispensable Learning Tool....

Curation is a valuable skill for today’s learner. In a culture of content overload, members that provide great content to their audience will be recognized leaders in network communities. Optimally, we equip students to differentiate good content from bad in preparation for their further education and careers. Curating an online topic (and allowing comments) also increases self-awareness and provides additional insight from others. The nuances of sharing content and writing to an audience become much better understood through interactivity between the curator and participating audience.


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Maree Whiteley's curator insight, March 9, 3:07 AM

Students use critical thinking skills to collect, evaluate and analyze content; they may identify trends from discourse; they develop writing skills in original expression; and they interact, communicate and publish to a global audience. But perhaps more importantly, students practice digital citizenship and personal responsibility to lifelong learning...love it!

Catherine Smyth's curator insight, March 11, 7:07 PM

I think the scope for Scoop it is sensational. It's a great way to organise, filter, select and highlight online digital resources around a topic, theme or idea.

Ying Yu Wei's comment, March 14, 9:59 PM
I love the way you mention digital citizenship =D
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The Teacher of Tomorrow – What makes a 21st Century Educator?

The Teacher of Tomorrow – What makes a 21st Century Educator? | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
Technology makes the tools, but what are the general characteristics that make an effective educator a 21st century educator?

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Gust MEES's curator insight, May 17, 4:07 PM

 

===> Teachers need to evolve as fast as technology does. <===

 

By adopting an open mind and awareness on the rapidly-developing technologies and their possible uses in classroom instruction, teachers become future-ready for the 21st century.

 

 Learn more:

 

 - http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Education+3.0

 

Kasey Rasmussen's curator insight, May 17, 4:54 PM

Proud that my kids are in a district with many forward thinking teachers in Leander ISD.

 

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How to Use Project Management Tools to Integrate Strategic Planning Implementation and the Accreditation Cycle

How to Use Project Management Tools to Integrate Strategic Planning Implementation and the Accreditation Cycle | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it

"Connecting Your Institution’s Achievements to Demonstrate a Culture of Compliance," by Susan Paraska, director of institutional effectiveness at Kennesaw State University, presents a method for integrating strategic plan implementation and the planning requirements of the accreditation cycle using project management tools.

 

This Planning for Higher Education article can be downloaded from this page only through Thursday, May 23, 2013. 


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5 Recommended iPad Screensharing Apps - Edudemic

5 Recommended iPad Screensharing Apps - Edudemic | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
The iPad is a magical device. But what happens when you want to show your students, faculty, and staff what's actually on the screen in real time? These screen-sharing apps have you covered!

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Learning Theory - What are the established learning theories?

Learning Theory - What are the established learning theories? | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Learning Theory, zone of proximal development The area of capabilities that learners can exhibit with support from a teacher., Montessori constructivism, Lave & Wenger...

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Lia Goren's comment, May 20, 12:41 PM
I think that its important to see the connections between each theory. Infographics are linear, not very useful on this case.
Mariana Soffer's comment, May 21, 2:22 PM
Lia, I like your comment, it sounds right, i need to think a bit more about it
Lia Goren's comment, May 21, 4:24 PM
Mariana, Thanks for your feedback
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The 25 Most Powerful Women Engineers In Tech

The 25 Most Powerful Women Engineers In Tech | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
What glass ceiling?
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From the article: "less than 12 percent of computer science degrees earned in 2010-11 were awarded to women.

 

There's a lot of programs to encourage more women to enter the field from the Ladycoders seminars to the Anita Borg Institute (ABI), which today announced the winners of its 2013 Women of Vision Awards.

 

For the women who do choose a tech career, the sky's the limit. There's plenty of opportunity to become a power player, at big companies and hot startups alike."

Amy Melendez's curator insight, May 17, 9:21 AM

From the article: "When a pregnant Marissa Meyer took over as Yahoo's CEO last year, the tech industry seemed to enter a new era: the end of the glass ceiling.

But the truth is, there's still an alarming shortage of women becoming engineers, particularly software engineers."

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10 Expectations Learners Have!

"We hear often of the "high expectations" schools must have of and for their students, yet we seldom hear of the expectations students have of their schools."


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Kathleen McClaskey's curator insight, May 14, 10:03 AM

Learners' expectations constitute the new "rules of engagement" in the relationship that young people want with their schools. Consider these expectations and then have an open dialogue on how you can create "learner-centered" environments where these expectations could be realized for the learners in your school.

Vicki Butler's curator insight, May 14, 11:58 AM

Just had this discussion with a dear friend in his late 70's. Thanks for posting this!

Lou Salza's curator insight, May 15, 11:13 AM

I liked this. It was an opportunity for me to listen to the learner point of view. The 10 expectations are relevant at any level but these are particularly important at the secondary and college level in my view. These expectations also speak to how on line and blended learning environments will or will not connect to learners. well worth 4 minutes!-Lou

 

Excerpt from the decription on YouTube:" We hear often of the "high expectations" schools must have of and for their students, yet we seldom hear of the expectations students have of their schools. Students' expectations constitute the new "rules of engagement" in the relationship that young people want with their schools."

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Financial Literacy & Financial Education from Better Money Habits

Financial Literacy & Financial Education from Better Money Habits | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
Better Money Habits is committed to providing free, unbiased, financial education to everyone. Financial literacy has never been more important than now.
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Mobile app - MoodleDocs

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Learning to learn: a series on hacking your own brain

Learning to learn: a series on hacking your own brain | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
I recently partook in a discussion among some fellow community managers on the best ways to learn about the industry and how to train its future generations.
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14 Unmissable eLearning Articles Worth Reading

14 Unmissable eLearning Articles Worth Reading | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
We round up 14 articles relating to the world of eLearning that you have to read. Check them out!

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Remote English Instructor - Virtual Vocations

Remote English Instructor - Virtual Vocations | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
An online university seeks an English instructor. Work from home as an independent contractor. Complete an instructor training course to be considered for an adjunct opportunity.
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How to Build Your Own Graphics for Online Training Courses » The Rapid eLearning Blog

How to Build Your Own Graphics for Online Training Courses » The Rapid eLearning Blog | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
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300 Years of Distance Learning Evolution [INFOGRAPHIC] | WPLMS

300 Years of Distance Learning Evolution [INFOGRAPHIC] | WPLMS | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
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Mind the (Expectations) Gap — Break The Frame

Mind the (Expectations) Gap — Break The Frame | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
How do you bridge the gap between your perceptions, hopes, dreams, desires and reality? Whether better or worse, there is often a gap to cross.

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David Hain's curator insight, May 17, 11:29 AM

Some really great questions here!

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13 Ideas for How Parents Can Encourage Summer Reading - Learning Unlimited

13 Ideas for How Parents Can Encourage Summer Reading - Learning Unlimited | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
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Best Practices for Creating an Online Course

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To create an online course that engages and informs, you must remember that there are 3 important parts to a course.  First comes the Introduction –

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Personalize Learning: 10 Predictions for Personalized Learning for 2013

Personalize Learning: 10 Predictions for Personalized Learning for 2013 | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
Check out what Personalized Learning will be like in 2013.

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6 Brilliant Videos for Science Teachers

6 Brilliant Videos for Science Teachers | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
Six fantastic videos for science teachers explaining complex scientific concepts in fun, accessible ways. Perfect for the classroom.

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Beth Dichter's curator insight, May 15, 9:48 PM

The folks at Fractus Learning have taken a look at videos available at Open Culture and selected six to share (although many more are available). The choices here include:

* The Rap Guide to Evolution

* The Periodic Table of Chemistry

* A Universe from Nothing

Videos are a great tool to use with students. Although this post specifically deals with science videos across the disciplines are available at Open Culture (http://www.openculture.com/).

Meryl Jaffe, PhD's curator insight, May 16, 9:26 PM

Great resource!

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Apple abrirá en Valencia su primer colegio de España con tecnología propia

Apple abrirá en Valencia su primer colegio de España con tecnología propia | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
La multinacional prevé abrir un centro en 2014 con un modelo basado en el uso del iPad y ya planifica las primeras pruebas piloto en escuelas infantiles

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TodoSobreEspaña's comment, May 19, 4:23 AM
Que pena que este colegio solo este en Valencia!
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8 Lessons Learned from Teaching Online

This video list of insights comes from experts in the field of online teaching. Here is a collection of 8 lessons that might improve your online course! Featured: Joanna…

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LuAnne Holder's curator insight, May 12, 11:27 AM

Great facilitation ideas. This short video would be a great addition to faculty training for online instructors.

gregmhagar's curator insight, May 13, 11:13 AM

A quick outline of 8 practical tips for improving the online teaching experience. 

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12 Dozen Places To Educate Yourself Online For Free

12 Dozen Places To Educate Yourself Online For Free | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it

If you’re interested in learning something new, this article is for you.  Broken down by subject and/or category, here are several top-notch self-education resources I have bookmarked online over the past few years.


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AlGonzalezinfo's curator insight, May 10, 9:17 AM

Luis, éste es un artículo fantástico, gracias!

 

From the article:

English and Communications

 

Open Yale Courses (English)– Open Yale Courses provides lectures and other materials from selected Yale College courses to the public free of charge via the internet.

 

Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students – These guidelines for engineering writing and scientific writing are designed to help students communicate their technical work.

 

MIT Writing and Humanistic Studies – The MIT Program in Writing and Humanistic Studies gives students the opportunity to learn the techniques, forms, and traditions of several kinds of writing, from basic expository prose to more advanced forms of non-fictional prose, fiction and poetry, science writing, scientific and technical communication and digital media.

 

 

Many more areas of study and resources are available on the article.

 

 

 

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Leadership Skills Beyond the Status Quo

Leadership Skills Beyond the Status Quo | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it

I am always amazed about the large number of skeptics and cynics when it comes to leadership development. During too many of my sessions, I spend valuable time dealing with this issue...


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Scott Span, MSOD's curator insight, May 9, 12:18 PM

Are you going beyond?

Ricard Lloria's comment, May 9, 3:51 PM
Thank you Al! great article!
AlGonzalezinfo's comment, May 9, 5:30 PM
My pleasure Ricard! Glad you enjoyed it.
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Florida Virtual School Jobs

Florida Virtual School Jobs | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it
Learn more about careers at Florida Virtual School and view our open positions.
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Engaging Boys in Literacy

"Boys need a sense of purpose in order to engage with what they do. Give them an audience, create real ‘wow’ moments and help develop a love of fiction. Gary Wilson explores some practical ways in which you can help to engage boys."


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Bonnie Bracey Sutton's comment, February 27, 6:13 AM
This is a great article.
Pippa Davies @PippaDavies 's curator insight, March 1, 12:02 PM

Boys love book club!  Teaching wilderness skills by reading Swiss Family Robinson!  

Alison Hewett Doak's curator insight, April 6, 6:33 PM

Tips to help boys

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Open Badges and Moodle

Open Badges and Moodle | Virtual Learning, Technology & Strenghts in Education | Scoop.it

The soon to be released Moodle 2.5 comes with a new feature called Badges. So before I go through how it works in Moodle, let me address a few questions

What are badges?How are they earned?Who issues badges?What about Badges and Moodle?


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