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Jim Lerman
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October 22, 2021 12:55 PM
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Description by The Scout Report "PlayDecide is a free card game in which players learn about a particular topic, engage with different perspectives, and discuss the topic to refine their opinions and seek group consensus. Each 90-minute game can accommodate 4-8 players (recommended for ages 13 and up), which makes PlayDecide an excellent classroom resource for teachers or a team-building tool for professionals, organizations, and administrators. The gameplay (which is explained in a handy PDF guide, found by clicking "PlayDecide basics" on the page linked above) consists of three phases. In the first phase, players familiarize themselves with the issue at hand (e.g., "Young people in the media," "Future food systems," "Plastic pollution"). In the second phase, players share their opinions, listen to others, and refine their perspectives. In the final phase, the group approaches the issue together and players vote on their positions. PlayDecide games cover more than 350 topics and are available in 30 languages. The game is available under a Creative Commons license and materials for different topics are freely available to download (note: to download games, users will need to create a free account). PlayDecide was developed as part of a project funded by the European Union and coordinated by Ecsite, the European network of science centers and museums." Jim Lerman's insight: This could be very engaging and productive for students, as well as a welcome change of pace.
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October 18, 2021 3:26 PM
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Description by The Scout Report "Art teachers at the elementary and middle-school levels will want to check out the articles, videos, and other resources on color theory available from The Art of Education University (featured in the 11-20-2020 Scout Report), a fully online graduate university offering accredited degrees for art teachers. The resources were created by experienced art teachers to facilitate art education through lesson plans, activity ideas, and games for the classroom. For instance, the article "You Don't Have to Teach the Color Wheel Anymore," describes this outdated concept for exposing students to color theory and offers four engaging and nuanced alternatives. Another article, "7 Ways to Use Paint Chips in the Art Room," offers activity ideas using those free color palettes from the paint section of any hardware store. Many lesson plans include downloadable content for use in the classroom, although readers should note that they must create a free account to access these downloads. Art teachers can also check out other resources on the site for topics such as classroom management, technology, and teaching philosophies."
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Jim Lerman
October 17, 2021 4:16 PM
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"Some 75% of the world’s volcanoes live along the aptly name Ring of Fire. This makes sense. Hugging a boundary between tectonic pates, the Ring of Fire is an open seam on the planet’s interior. But then there’s Hawaii, a chain of volcanic islands smack in the middle of the Pacific plate, far from any boundaries. What feeds its fire? "Scientists have long theorized that columns of superheated rock—piping hot plumes pushing through the mantle to the crust above—explain the Hawaiian islands and other areas like them. Where these columns touch the surface, volcanic hotspots form and the ground erupts. Over millions of years, inch by inch, the Earth’s tectonic plates drag new ground over hotspots and form long volcanic chains. "The theory is old, but actually observing the mantle plumes feeding these hotspots in any detail is fairly new. “Theoretically, we know [plumes] have to exist,” Harriet Lau, a University of California, Berkeley geophysicist told Quanta Magazine. “But they’re just so hard to see seismically.” "Now, however, in a particularly striking example, a team of scientists have completed a map of the underworld nearly a decade in the making." Jim Lerman's insight: WOW!
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Jim Lerman
October 13, 2021 8:03 AM
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"In this document, you will find high-effect size instructional strategies with suggested digital tools. The list is not exhaustive of tools or strategies, however, adopt these strategies to accelerate student growth in one year." Jim Lerman's insight: Based on John Hattie's research regarding the relative strength of a variety of instructional strategies, this monumental work provides suggested digital tools to support implementation of them. This can save educators (and students) huge amounts of time and effort. AN ESSENTIAL TOOL!!
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Jim Lerman
from :: The 4th Era ::
October 11, 2021 7:28 PM
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Visual Story Lab is Resource Media's visual storytelling resource hub-a place for nonprofits to hone their infographics and image strategy. Description by The Scout Report "Nonprofit outreach coordinators, social media managers, and fundraisers will find much useful information in Visual Story Lab (VSL). The project, created by Resource Media and funded by the Brainerd Foundation, the Compton Foundation, and the Seattle Foundation, was sparked after staff at the non-profit realized that policy and consumer arenas were being dominated by corporate communications. They decided to start leveling the playing field by providing the best knowledge, ideas, and experience they could tap through visual storytelling. In a media environment that bombards users with visual messages, VSL aims to seize these opportunities to deliver compelling messages and drive social change. "VSL offers three main services on the page linked above: "Reports" on various socially-conscious topics and strategies for visually representing them; a "Toolbox" that contains guides for utilizing social media, making effective infographics, managing photo libraries, and more; and a "Blog" that features real-world accounts from visual storytelling professionals, including reflections on what has and has not worked. Readers looking to learn how to improve and expand the reach of their visual storytelling will find VSL a great place to start." Jim Lerman's insight: Numerous excellent resources; most are free.
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
October 10, 2021 12:11 PM
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When you're trying to explain something, sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words! Fortunately, the draw function of Google Docs makes it possible to add illustrations to your documents. You can use the built-in drawing tool to add custom shapes, charts, graphs, infographics, and text boxes to your document and more.
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
October 3, 2021 11:44 PM
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Ready to take your writing to the next level? Check out DigiComm's favorite, free content creation tools to bring your story to life.
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Jim Lerman
October 1, 2021 7:52 PM
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"Camera M is designed to do one thing and one thing exceptionally well - to help you take truly great photos with manual camera controls. These precise controls are always within reach and completely free of useless clutter. By keeping irrelevant interface elements out of your way, Camera M creates a straightforward user experience for getting the most out of your iPhone's or iPad’s incredible camera.
"Camera M lets you touch actual content to adjust desired values. For example, when adjusting lens focus, swiping up on camera preview to focus further. This intuitive approach makes you feel more connected to what is being captured. Simply press and hold anywhere to reset the values back to ‘Auto’. Every control is optimized to be used single-handedly on iPhone. This method is the basic approach to all controls throughout Camera M." Jim Lerman's insight: This app is absolutely amazing...it turns your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a professional camera! And I make an exception here to my free resources only policy, the app is only $3.99! I can't wait to start experimenting with this! Available on the Apple App Store.
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Jim Lerman
from Digital Delights for Learners
October 1, 2021 7:15 PM
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OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. Stream to Twitch, YouTube and many other providers or record your own videos with high quality H264 / AAC encoding.
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
October 1, 2021 7:06 PM
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NoteLedge is the best note taking app for designers and creatives to make mood boards, digital arts and quick sketches. Via Nik Peachey
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
October 1, 2021 6:54 PM
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Description by The Scout Report "Is it true that chewing gum stays in your gut for seven years? Did a megalodon really terrorize cruise ship passengers? How much should parents worry about the Halloween candy their children receive? Founded in 1994 by David Mikkelson, Snopes has grown into one of the internet's most reputable (and busy) fact-checkers of such claims and other folklore, urban legends, hoaxes, frauds, and misinformation. While the publication also features original investigative reporting, fact-checking remains its bread and butter. On the page linked above, readers will find quick links to trending topics or can use the menu at the top to easily find recent pieces ("Latest") or the most popular fact-checks ("Top"). Readers can also click on "Collections" to access fact-check articles grouped around prominent topics, such as rumors about masks and COVID-19, marijuana usage, and tales of the supernatural. Users looking for a deep dive can browse the "Archives" for information about Lost Legends, Old Wives' Tales, and Frauds & Scams, among other categories. Those seeking details about Snopes's editorial process, rating system, and data sources can scroll the page above to find an "FAQ" with this and other relevant information. Readers can also submit their own topic for review through an easy three-step process. Snopes is an independent publication owned by Snopes Media Group, and can also be found on Facebook and Twitter (@snopes on both platforms). "
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Jim Lerman
September 26, 2021 3:56 PM
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"Teaching artists bring practical knowledge, experience and artistic skills directly into the classroom. These opportunities can be a wonderful way to jumpstart your arts integration and STEAM efforts, as well as expand what you’re already doing in your curriculum. This resource explores everything you need to get an artist in residence experience up and running in your school."
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Jim Lerman
September 13, 2021 11:19 AM
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"Silenzio, Bruno!
Silenzio, Bruno! Is this sentence familiar to you? If not, you need to watch Luca, the most recent animated movie from Pixar. This movie brings a unique lesson to creativity. Don’t worry, I promise not to reveal any spoilers, but I need to explain what this sentence means. In one scene in the movie, Luca is afraid of trying something for the first time. His friend Alberto says, “I know your problem. You have a Bruno in your head. Don’t listen to him. Shut him up. Say, ‘Silenzio, Bruno!’ In the movie, saying “Silenzio, Bruno” is a way of naming and thereby taming this fear. This sentence became Luca’s mantra, and he repeated this sentence every time he needed to be brave.
"The Voice of Fear
‘Bruno” is the voice of fear, that inner voice that constantly tells us what not to do. When we are doing things for the first time and entering an unknown area, it’s natural that fear shows up. However, fear can be one of creativity’s worst enemies, and it can even kill creativity. Fear prevents us from going further, trying new ways of doing things, being original, exploring new possibilities, and extending the boundaries.
"In the book, Creativity, Inc., Catmull talks about how Pixar built a creative culture. He highlights that people avoid taking risks and will keep repeating what they already know when they are in a fear-based and failure-averse culture. However, “if you create a fearless culture (or as fearless as human nature will allow), people will be much less hesitant to explore new areas, identifying uncharted pathways and then charging down them.”
"A Fearless Culture in Our Classrooms
If we want to have a learning environment that promotes creativity, we need to create a fearless culture in our classrooms. First of all, we need to activate the ability to “being aware of our emotions.” Allowing students to recognize and communicate their emotions can help them realize that, although fear can be an enemy, they can defeat it."
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
October 21, 2021 11:32 AM
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It's fall, ya'll, and that means it's almost Halloween. Get ready to have some fun with these seven spooktacular elementary activities! Jim Lerman's insight: Some very clever and engaging ideas. They're not just for elementary kids and they're not just for Halloween, either. Don't miss this.
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October 18, 2021 3:21 PM
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Description by The Scout Report "Graphic designers, marketing professionals, and entrepreneurs will find use in "The Fundamentals of Understanding Color Theory," an article by Kris Decker from Vistaprint's graphic design service, 99designs. The term "color theory" covers many things; it can be a practical guide to color mixing and the visual effects of color combination, the study of how people perceive color, the analysis of what certain colors communicate, and more. Pointing out that consumers decide whether or not they like a product within 90 seconds, and that decisions are largely based on color, this light-hearted, beginner-friendly article provides an overview of how to best utilize all aspects of color theory to build a brand. It explains two models for color mixing - additive for digital content and subtractive for print - and the importance of understanding the difference. The article also discusses how to use the familiar color wheel to understand the concepts of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors; aspects of color such as hue, shade, tint, and tone; and the three basic color schemes for design: complementary, analogous, and triadic. "The Fundamentals of Understanding Color Theory" closes with additional resources on how to choose logo color, emotional associations with color, the psychology behind color choices, and examples of how bad color design can make your overall design difficult to utilize, understand, read, or even look at. In all, this article neatly summarizes why readers should care about color theory."
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Jim Lerman
from :: The 4th Era ::
October 13, 2021 10:52 PM
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This is the story of how I created a botnet of IPTVs to rickroll 10,000+ students for my senior prank. Description by Stephen Downes "This is a great story of how students hacked the bells and display system in their school division, replacing the usual messages with a rickroll. The article tells us almost everything (it keeps some of the exploits under wraps) including even some of the code. The author was also at great pains to show how they were careful to avoid any disruption or damage, and how they documented every step and (eventually) worked with administrators to secure the system. There are many great lessons in this post and it should be shared widely with computing science teachers and enthusiastic student programmers. Via Twit." Jim Lerman's insight: Great story, no matter how you look at it. Well worth reading.
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from Into the Driver's Seat
October 13, 2021 7:53 AM
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"Teach with movies
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Illustrate concepts
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth millions. Help students conceptualize abstract thoughts and ideas.
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Use clips to illustrate different emotions and how to cope with them responsibly." Jim Lerman's insight Free accounts for teachers. Over 5000 clips are available for use.
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Jim Lerman
October 10, 2021 12:13 PM
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Weak and stolen passwords are the number one reason behind data breaches. Learn how to remember your passwords securely.
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
October 8, 2021 12:47 PM
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Did you know you can design incredible print documents easily with PowerPoint?
Synapsis Creative, a design agency specializing in PowerPoint, was one of our wonderful sponsors for our debut edition of our Present to Succeed conference. And Tom Howell, founder and director of Synapsis Creative, was one of the speakers.
In his session, he revealed to us how his agency pushes the boundaries of everything creative with PowerPoint. Believe it or not, they do everything in PowerPoint, and they work with 25% of the world’s top 60 brands.
As a PowerPoint expert, he walked us through the basics of the vast array of design options and conveniences accessible through the software. PowerPoint is not only for presentations anymore, and it can save you time, resources, and sanity. You can format to any document type or size in PowerPoint easily. Can you imagine?
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
October 2, 2021 3:08 PM
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Google Arts & Culture released today a new Teacher Guide packed full of educational resources and learning materials to help teachers make the best of Arts & Culture in their curricula. I spent some time sifting through the content of this guide and found it really helpful. The guide includes "ready-to-use handouts and customizable activity templates, and compliments other popular experiences on Google Arts & Culture that were designed with educators in mind." via John Evans Jim Lerman's insight: This is great!
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Jim Lerman
from Into the Driver's Seat
October 1, 2021 7:19 PM
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AI Image Enhancer, free online image enhancer tool, uses AI technology to enhance photo color and improve photo quality.
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Jim Lerman
October 1, 2021 7:11 PM
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Outstanding submissions to a contest sponsored by The New York Times. These can serve as useful models for students. -JL
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Jim Lerman
from :: The 4th Era ::
October 1, 2021 7:01 PM
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Description by The Scout Project "The ambiguity and openness of works of art makes them wonderful objects for critical analysis and reasoning. Teachers and art lovers will enjoy this free online professional development course from the National Gallery of Art (previously featured in the 03-27-2020 edition of the Scout Report). Adapted from the museum's professional development programs for teachers, Teaching Critical Thinking through Art prepares educators to use artworks to help their students develop and strengthen critical thinking skills. In five lessons, educators will learn how to facilitate classroom conversations about art, encourage learners of all levels to use evidence-based reasoning, and integrate online teaching resources from the National Gallery of Art into lesson plans. Even non-educators will want to take advantage of the opportunity to explore and think critically about the featured works of art. The course can be completed in three ways: directly on the page linked above, through EdX (linked on the same page), or in a series of YouTube videos (linked under "Watch and Listen" in the menu on the left side of the page). The National Gallery of Art, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is a national center of art, education, and culture with a collection of more than 150,000 works of art.
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Jim Lerman
October 1, 2021 6:45 PM
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Description by The Scout Report "Billed as "the world's easiest chart builder app," ChartBlocks lets users build and customize a chart in minutes using data from almost any source (or multiple sources), even live feeds and external databases. To make a chart, users choose from dozens of chart types such as bar, line, area, scatter, or pie, then use the data import wizard for a step-by-step walk-through of the design process. Once created, charts are easy to embed in websites or share through social media. The free personal plan offers up to 50 active charts (for up to 50,000 monthly views across platforms) that can be exported as vector graphics or PNG images. Note that charts created with the free personal plan will have a ChartBlocks watermark. "
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Jim Lerman
September 23, 2021 1:04 PM
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"Discover how to open a massive flow of innovation, creativity & possibility insight, inspiration & practices from 60 iconic artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, creativity teachers, a few monks and a robot! Too busy? Watch the 10-minute highlight videos; all online, all free. September 27-October 1"
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Agreed. PlayDecide sounds like a refreshing new option for mixed and multiple generations.