Edsurge
MAY 19, 2023
Makerspaces in schools are a place where the normal rules of classroom learning are tossed aside in favor of just a couple — have fun, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. As schools continue to grapple with a student mental health crisis , could makerspaces also present an opportunity to support students’ well-being overall? And even a creative way for counselors to get their young patients to open up?
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 19, 2023
Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. Here are a list of sites that offer digital books for kids to adults: Bookopolis Bookopolis is a large collection of fiction and nonfiction books for ages 7-12.
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Hapara
MAY 19, 2023
Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] ISTELive 23 is happening June 25-28. Are you as excited as we are? There will be awesome presentations and the opportunity to connect with new and familiar faces. ISTELive 23 also gives you a chance to tour Philadelphia, a city famous for its history, a certain extra-cheesy sandwich and the stairway of all stairways.
eSchool News
MAY 19, 2023
Key points: Combining AI and video platforms could spur engaging and interactive content Still, considerations around access and equity, along with misinformation, should be taken seriously In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed significant changes, and as an AI language model, I have been observing these transformations closely. One of the most prominent developments is the rise of TikTok, a short-form video-sharing platform that has become a cultural phenomenon.
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
edWeb.net
MAY 19, 2023
edWeb.net is excited to announce that the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI) will be sponsoring Mentorship for K-12 Leaders , a free professional learning community on edWeb that connects K-12 leaders and aspiring leaders with mentors and content that helps guide, support, and provide insights into education leadership. Experienced educators will share their knowledge, insights, and guidance with those who seek mentorship to foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and profe
eSchool News
MAY 19, 2023
Key points: Online literacy programs help educators differentiate instruction Engaging literacy solutions help students absorb learning material When we started using a new literacy program 10 years ago, our reading scores were mediocre. Within a few years we had moved up to being a Level 1+ school, which is one of the highest rankings for Chicago Public Schools’ rating system (which is currently being replaced with a new system).
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eSchool News
MAY 19, 2023
Charlotte, NC — Georgia’s Glynn County Schools (GCS) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s youngest learners. The renewal of this partnership ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to explore the natural world and more deeply engage in science instruction.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MAY 19, 2023
The School of Information at San José State University is the founding sponsor of the Library 2.0 conference series, a partnership we have had for 13 years. Please consider attending this free event next week. 2023 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Symposium Self-Care, Challenges, Solidarity: Asian American Women Leaders MAY 26, 2023 - 10:00AM - 12:00PM ALANNA AIKO MOORE ANNIE PHO JIAN (LILY) CHEN TERRY PARK PATTY WONG Join the San José State University School o
Minga
MAY 19, 2023
Flex periods have the potential to revolutionize the educational experience by promoting adaptability and personalized learning. High school flex periods provide students with dedicated sessions during the school day to explore their interests, receive targeted support, and engage in activities that fuel their academic growth. 5 ways that high school flex periods help students reach their unique potential: 1.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MAY 19, 2023
Innovation at Play offers digital resources to make learning fun for 9–12 grade students Discovery Education, the Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated today announced the launch of a new education initiative – Innovation at Play. This unique program leverages the power Keep Reading Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation & Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals The post Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation & L
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
Sell Courses Online
MAY 19, 2023
When building your online community, you want to choose the right platform for your project. Circle and Mighty Networks … Circle vs Mighty Networks 2023: Which Comes Out on Top?
Brainscape
MAY 19, 2023
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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.
MAY 19, 2023
This article originally appeared at Grading For Growth on May 1, 2023. My colleague and co-author David Clark had a number of important contributions. I've edited it slightly for reposting, and there are some updated thoughts at the end for you to check out. Earlier this year , I wrote that 2022 seemed to be the year that ungrading really took hold in higher education, and that we can expect its prevalence and influence to increase through 2023.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 19, 2023
BALTIMORE — On a chilly May morning in Leakin Park, preschoolers at the Carrie Murray Nature Center Forest Preschool fanned out across a small section of the woods. Bundled up in colorful rain suits, boots and mismatched gloves, some children used tin buckets to scoop water from a creek while others traipsed off with a teacher to examine a large log a few yards away.
This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.
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