Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 15, 2023
Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Click here to revisit my first blog in this series on using the “I see, I think, I wonder” routine. Metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 15, 2023
It’s easy to confuse ‘using technology’ with digital tools. Your school passed iPads out to all classes. Some of your colleagues think having students read in this tablet format means they’re integrating technology into their curriculum. Kudos for a good start, but they need to use the tablets to differentiate for student learning styles, enrich learning materials, and turn students into life-long learners.
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Digital Promise
AUGUST 15, 2023
Digital Promise is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its partnership with Verizon for the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program. What started as eight schools in four districts in 2013 has grown to nearly 600 schools and more than 100 districts in 2023. To support the exponential growth, the team has expanded from only a handful of employees a decade ago to an astounding 55 today!
Hapara
AUGUST 15, 2023
Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Teacher Dashboard will be starting school with a more streamlined look this year. Educators will return to the classroom to find a more unified experience between all of the tools in the Hāpara Suite. The team at Hāpara is committed to continuous improvement to support teaching and learning workflows, and we’re excited to share what’s new for this school year.
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Edsurge
AUGUST 15, 2023
When I came to Achievement First Brooklyn High School eight years ago as the ninth grade literature teacher, it was my fourth year of teaching and my first time in a school that was unapologetically rooted in the “no excuses” model , which centers a results-driven culture that prioritizes strict behavioral procedures and academic policies. Merits and demerits managed our students more than authentic relationships steeped in compassion and empathy.
EdTechTeacher
AUGUST 15, 2023
This article originally appeared on MIddleWeb 7/31/23 you can access the original post here. Former social studies teacher and school leader Shawn McCusker is co-author of Becoming Active Citizens: Practices to Engage Students in Civic Education Across the Curriculum. In 2019 professor Shawn Rosenberg presented a paper at the annual meeting of the International Society of Political Psychologists in Lisbon.
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TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 15, 2023
In education, emerging learning technologies provide considerable opporunities--and the potential for long-term disruption. The post The Potential Of Disruptive Learning Technology appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
AUGUST 15, 2023
Key points: Both K-12 and higher-ed reported alarmingly high rates of ransomware attacks in 2022 Survey results show that paying ransoms increases recovery times See related article: Defending against the most common cyberattacks Education reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022, and over the past year, 79 percent of higher-ed organizations surveyed reported being hit by ransomware, while 80 percent of K-12 organizations surveyed were targeted—an increase from 64 percent and 56 p
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 15, 2023
Overlooked in the trove of sensitive data released by Harvard during the affirmative action lawsuit is the outsize role that performing research can play in helping students get into elite colleges and universities. Officials from the University of Pennsylvania and California Institute of Technology recently revealed that between a third and a half of all admitted students showcased their research projects in their applications.
eSchool News
AUGUST 15, 2023
NEW YORK — Tutor.com , one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced that it has been selected by Pittsburgh Public School District , the largest of 43 districts in Allegheny County and the second-largest district in Pennsylvania, to provide 24/7 online tutoring for all students in grades K–12. Through the partnership, which launches today, nearly 19,000 students across 54 Pittsburgh public schools can access one-to-one expert tutoring, test prep,
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.
techieMusings
AUGUST 15, 2023
When it comes to the most game-changing app to organize my life, research, notes, and tasks, NotePlan has been the perfect solution for me. This powerful app for Mac and iOS seamlessly combines “ daily notes ” with general notes, integrates with your Calendar + Reminders, and allows you to create tasks and even time block – and that’s just skimming the surface.
eSchool News
AUGUST 15, 2023
Key points: IT teams face a major challenge: protect school networks with limited budget and personnel Experts say it’s no longer a matter of if a school gets attacked, but when See related article: Are ransomware attacks the new snow days? Due to budget and resource constraints, many schools and other academic organizations are only able to implement very basic cybersecurity tools and processes, and this leaves them extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Hubbli
AUGUST 15, 2023
The Rise of Crowdfunding in School Funding In the face of growing educational needs, traditional methods of school funding are often inadequate. This shortfall has led to the emergence of crowdfunding as an innovative solution to bridge the funding gap. Schools can now reach a broad audience through online platforms to raise funds for specific projects or general needs.
techlearning
AUGUST 15, 2023
How the School District of Philadelphia uses its student wellbeing survey to support diversity, equity, and inclusion
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.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 15, 2023
Performance Evaluations: A Skill-Building Refresher for Library Leaders [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Good bosses provide feedback, through daily coaching conversations, frequent or necessary discussions about an employee’s performance or behavior, and through the more formal performance evaluation process.
techlearning
AUGUST 15, 2023
How to remediate schema, not isolated skills, and develop a growth mindset
Lightspeed Systems
AUGUST 15, 2023
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and throughout the month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members will unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. It’s a critical subject for educators nationwide. Among children between the ages of 15 and 19, suicide is the second leading cause of death.
techlearning
AUGUST 15, 2023
Use research-backed practices to develop the whole child, including their social and emotional growth.
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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t
American Consortium for Equity in Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
To help accelerate student learning and achievement in the 2023–2024 school year, Curriculum Associates has updated its award-winning i-Ready Personalized Instruction and i-Ready Assessment programs with enhanced lessons and expanded reporting features, as well as additional professional learning support for Keep Reading Curriculum Associates Announces Updates to i-Ready® for the 2023–2024 School Year The post Curriculum Associates Announces Updates to i-Ready® for the 2023–2024 School Year appe
techlearning
AUGUST 15, 2023
Effective ways for getting students excited about STEAM learning.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
Vetted and approved by LearnPlatform, Navigate360’s Suite360 social-emotional learning solution demonstrates efficacy and meets ESSA’s “Demonstrates a Rationale” requirements Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, proudly announces the official validation and endorsement of their Keep Reading Navigate360’s Suite360 Social-Emotional Learning Solution Satisfies Tier IV ESSA Requirements The post Navigate360’s Suite360 Social-Emotional Learning Soluti
techlearning
AUGUST 15, 2023
How districts can manage student wellness proactively
This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
Beginning September 5th, schools can offer more AP®, core, and elective courses to students needing scheduling flexibility Since 2022, VHS Learning’s Flexible courses have helped students resolve academic scheduling issues. Now, the nonprofit has more than doubled its Flexible courses, Keep Reading VHS Learning Adds Options for Enrollment on a Rolling Basis Year-Round The post VHS Learning Adds Options for Enrollment on a Rolling Basis Year-Round appeared first on Equity in Education.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
Sibme AI boosts the effectiveness of instructional coaching and saves teachers’ time while providing real-time feedback and data on teachers’ classroom instruction Sibme, an education software and services company, announces Sibme AI, an all-new tool that harnesses the power of Keep Reading Sibme Unveils AI Tool to Save Teachers’ Time and Strengthen Coaching Conversations The post Sibme Unveils AI Tool to Save Teachers’ Time and Strengthen Coaching Conversations appeared first on Equity in Educa
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