Thursday, May 30, 2019

30 May - Laura Nielsen / Middle Web

Lisa Nielsen : The Innovative Educator  Lisa Nielsen found school boring + irrelevant. That ticked her off. She writes this blog to share ideas to help change that for others.

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#AccessibilityFirst Call to Action: @Google @Microsoft @Apple
Accessibility options exist with each of the big three tech companies, Google , Microsoft , Apple . That’s a move in the right direction, but it is not enough. Currently, creating accessible content requires content creators, rather than platform providers, to do the heavy lifting. Each company’s platform design places accessibility in the hands of the content creator as an afterthought. Call to

MAY 21

Why the Internet #Sux: Lessons from @TheBillyGregory on #GAAD at #NYCDiCon19
The Internet #SUX because it was designed in a way that shows only “ S OME U SERS E X PERIENCE” matters. Slide from Billy Gregory's presentation at the Digital Inclusion Conference This is the message Billy Gregory shared on Global Accessibility Awareness Day ( # GAAD ). In his talk he explains exactly what that means and what we can all do to make it better. Find out what he said by checking out

MAY 19

Presentation Checklist: 5 Ways to Prepare for Presentations
Innovative educators understand the importance of being prepared to give a great presentation to inspire and influence others. Keeping these five ideas in mind, will help ensure you don't fall short. Presentation Checklist Have speaker notes on your slides. Know how to access the speaker notes as needed. When I present, I have speaker notes view on my phone. Use the speaker notes to make a transc

MAY 17

Learn about #DigitalAccessibility via #NYCDiCon19 LiveStream
Thursday, May 16th was Global Accessibility Awareness Day ( # GAAD ). On this day there were events hosted around the globe . If you missed it, don't worry. T he Mayors Office of People with Disabilities in New York City captured their Digital Inclusion Conference via livestream . Check out the video below to learn more about topics like internet human rights, digital accessibility, and inclusion

MAY 16

5 Tech Resources for the Blind or Visually Impaired
When thinking of ways to support those who are legally blind, two supports often come to mind. Guide dogs and Braille. It's no wonder. Guide dogs provide their owners with a sense of freedom, an increased level of confidence, and a feeling of safety. B lind people who know Braille and use it find success, independence, productivity, and are more likely to find employment. Surprisingly though, of

MAY 12

5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Make Accessible Social Media Photos
Steps to make accessible photos in Twitter Social media enables us to produce content for authentic audiences. However, it is also important to ensure this content is inclusive. That means making photos accessible. To do this, the creator of the post must include alternative text (alt text). Unfortunately, it's not baked into most platforms without taking a few extra steps. The NYC Mayor's Office

MAY 08

#OhMyGAAD - Are You Ready for Global #Accessibility Awareness Day? May 16, 2019
Innovative educators can prepare for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) which takes place on Thursday, May 16th. GAAD was launched in 2012 to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital (web, software, mobile, etc.) access/inclusion and people with different abilities. Read this for more about the background of the day and Joe Deven , who started it all. This is particularly

MAY 05

Learn About Digital Accessibility & Inclusion from Educators
The topic of the #NYCSchoolsTechChat in May was hot to best provide inclusive digital content and environments for students and families. Members of the #NYCSchoolsTech community chimed in with powerful ideas and advice. Check out the Wakelet below to learn some of their insights.

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Digital Accessibility & Inclusion Twitter Chat on Thursday, May 2nd
This month's #NYCSchoolsTechChat will give participants ideas for how they can create digitally accessible and inclusive environments for students and families. Participants can chat here, then come to our in-person Summit on 

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Authors Barbara Blackburn and Abbigail Armstrong give teachers a practical yet powerful classroom instructional tool for bringing rigor to Grades 6-12 math and science classrooms. Science educator Jennifer Sexton shares favorite strategies that will improve her practice.
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MAY 28
Writing Historical Fiction for Middle Grades Kids

Before she finally produced a successful manuscript, Dr. Malayna Evans had to think long and hard about how to integrate ancient Egyptian history into a story that would appeal to today’s kids. So she turned down her "scholar" and turned up her passion for the subject.

MAY 27

How to Get Your Students to Ask More Questions

Student-generated questions put kids in the driver’s seat, advancing learning and engagement, writes expert Jackie Walsh. To encourage students to ask more questions, teachers need to grow a classroom culture where questioning is valued. Walsh shares five strategies that can help.

MAY 26

Preparing to Become an International Teacher

The effort it takes to make yourself an appealing candidate for a teaching job overseas also makes you a better educator wherever you teach, says veteran international teacher Megan Kelly. Ready to pursue the dream? Follow Megan's insider tips to maximize your chances.

MAY 23

Bringing Rigor and Engagement to Math and Science Classes

Authors Barbara Blackburn and Abbigail Armstrong give teachers a practical yet powerful classroom instructional tool for bringing rigor to Grades 6-12 math and science classrooms. Science educator Jennifer Sexton shares favorite strategies that will improve her practice.

MAY 22

Helping Today’s Students Gain Writing Endurance

Remember Ralphie's theme in A Christmas Story? Today's ELA educators would love to see that kind of writing commitment, says Jeremy Hyler. Instead he's seeing a lack of writing endurance in his 6th and 7th graders. Here's some of what Hyler does to improve their stamina.

MAY 21

How Voice and Choice Evolved in My Classroom

When Brent Gilson began teacher training he vowed to one day give his students more choice and voice than he ever had in school. Follow his journey from early experiments to his growing success, thanks to insights gained from mentors like Kylene Beers, Kelly Gallagher and Marisa Thompson.

MAY 20

Boost Your Motivation as the School Year Ends

In her collaborations with teachers over the past few weeks, teaching coach and NBCT Elizabeth Stein has heard this a lot: "How can we motivate our students when they've checked out of learning?" First we have to motivate ourselves, she says. Think about these 3 keys.

MAY 19

How Reading and Math Leverage Each Other

It’s important to recognize how the skills we use to learn different subjects are related, says Valentina Gonzalez. Show your students who are good in math how to leverage their success and apply it to reading. And vice versa. It's all about carrying over our strengths!

MAY 16

Creating Your Dream Elementary Classroom

Wondering how to set up your new classroom? Or just ready to make some changes in your familiar space? Creating Your Dream Elementary Classroom is the book for you, writes teacher educator Linda Biondi. It's filled with ideas from pros to benefit newbies and vets in grades K-6.

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