In this episode Mike and Glen debate the reasons why US math & reading scores haven’t changed much in a decade. We’ll talk about Powerschool’s purchase of Schoology. And our guest this week is speaker and author Angela Maiers. Guest: Angela Maiers Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngelaMaiers (https://twitter.com/AngelaMaiers) Website: https://www.angelamaiers.com/ (https://www.angelamaiers.com) Notes:
OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQ) Top 100 video games of 2010’s: https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20944265/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-100-51 (https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20944265/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-100-51) - https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20944573/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-50-11 (https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20944573/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-50-11) - https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20947389/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-10-1 (https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20947389/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-10-1) Struggling at Fortnite or Apex Legends? Players and parents are turning to tutors: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2019/10/29/video-game-tutors-show-expanding-prevalence-economy-gaming/?fbclid=IwAR3HRyu7U5qUwIi9asE0jpeFyY5AcVWKrRGU9Xl_u2snbJHAMptVbwQkleU (https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2019/10/29/video-game-tutors-show-expanding-prevalence-economy-gaming/?fbclid=IwAR3HRyu7U5qUwIi9asE0jpeFyY5AcVWKrRGU9Xl_u2snbJHAMptVbwQkleU) Despite Common Core and more testing, reading and math scores haven't budged in a decade: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2019/10/29/national-math-reading-level-test-score-common-core-standards-phonics/2499622001/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2019/10/29/national-math-reading-level-test-score-common-core-standards-phonics/2499622001/) PowerSchool to Acquire Schoology, Pairing Major K-12 LMS and SIS Providers: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-24-powerschool-to-acquire-schoology-pairing-major-lms-and-sis-providers (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-24-powerschool-to-acquire-schoology-pairing-major-lms-and-sis-providers) Today's podcast is brought to you by: Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1 are ready for you and your students to play today and it’s completely free! To learn more about Classcraft and the new Story mode simply visit http://classcraft.com/oneducation (classcraft.com/oneducation) Phidgets: OnEducation is brought to you by Phidgets. Phidgets are interactive USB sensors that support all major programming languages that make physical computing easy. Phidgets keep the emphasis on coding while increasing student engagement and the best part is that you can get started for free right now. Simply go to http://bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation (bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation) to get your introductory kit that includes a free sensor worth over $50! Fresh Grade NEXT: OnEducation is brought to you by Fresh Grade. Fresh Grade has always been known as digital portfolio innovators, but FreshGrade Next is the all new learning network made for modern teachers and tech savvy students with amazing new student-driven learning journals. Students can upload their own content and conduct ongoing self-reflection to create their own record of learning progress. Integrated, Simple, and Powerful - to learn more about...