   | | | Head of the Class |  | | |  | - Why technology alone will not motivate students
In this blog post, sixth-grade teacher Bill Ferriter writes about a failed experiment in which he tried to start a classroom blog. The blog never took off, he writes, because technology alone does not motivate students. Instead, students are motivated by issues, opportunities to be social, people in their lives and challenges they face. Technology's role, Ferriter writes, is to allow students to participate in activities that motivate them. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Education (8/17)       | eLearning | | | |  | - Survey: Many support the use of technology in schools
While the majority of those who responded to an online survey say they favor letting high-school students use cellphones, laptops and tablets in school, respondents reported favoring restraint in how students could use the devices. The survey, on the social-networking website SodaHead, found that 41% support allowing students to have cellphones in school as long as they are turned off in class, and respondents were split over whether electronic books should replace traditional textbooks. Education Week/Digital Education blog (8/20) - Common Core State Standards spark boost in classroom technology
To help students prepare for the Common Core State Standards and the accompanying demands for greater critical thinking and analytical skills, schools are turning to laptops, iPads and interactive whiteboards. Schools in the Dayton, Ohio, area are getting creative with grants and other means of securing more classroom technology with limited budgets for such equipment. Dayton Daily News (Ohio) (8/19) | Systems Management | | | |  | - Digital divide still exists among schools
Districts and online-learning programs are expanding educational opportunities for students, in part, through the expansion of broadband Internet. However, not all access is created equal, with some districts facing gaps in connectivity or policy hurdles. "Across the country, within many -- if not the majority -- of states, there are still areas where broadband access is very, very limited, and oftentimes these are schools and students who would most benefit through online and blended learning," said David Teeter, director of policy for the International Association for K-12 Online Learning. eSchool News (free registration) (8/20) - Interest in common core assessments crashes website
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers on Monday released 26 sample test items that offer an early idea of what assessments could look like under the Common Core State Standards. The information was posted on the consortium's website at about 2 p.m., and traffic was so intense that its servers crashed, officials said. The site was back up and running within an hour. Education Week/Curriculum Matters blog (8/20)  |  | From Culture Shock to Citizens of the World
As teachers, is it our duty to break stereotypes and show students the true value of understanding a foreign culture? How can students turn culture shock into empathy and acceptance of other lifestyles? Download our free whitepaper Discovering a Foreign Culture for an in-depth analysis of the impact of cultural activities on educational tours. |
 | | - Report: 300,000 education jobs cut since 2009
Since 2009, there have been 300,000 education jobs lost nationwide, according to a report released Saturday by the Council of Economic Advisers, Domestic Policy Council and the National Economic Council. The report, which also shows an increase in class sizes, comes as President Barack Obama is seeking $25 billion in education funding that would be used, in part, to prevent teacher layoffs. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said Saturday the plan would help to keep teachers working, maintain class sizes and preserve education programs. The Hill/Blog Briefing Room (8/18) | | | - 10 top resources shared during Connected Educator Month
In this blog post, the editors of eSchool News have compiled a top 10 list of educational resources shared during Connected Educator Month. The resources include a blog with tips from 33 top educators, a list of five podcasts for "ed-tech fanatics" and the "top 14 educational technology tweeters to follow." The list also includes SmartBlog on Education's "5 ways to develop a connected student." eSchool News (free registration) (8/17) - Wet animals shake it for science
Scientists are taking an interest in the ways that mammals shake themselves dry, and the resulting super-slow-motion video clips make entertaining viewing. Watch as dogs, mice, lions and wallabies get water dumped all over them and then try their best to shake the moisture off. Nature (8/15) |  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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