Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 6, 2024
I’ve had a lot of trouble with my email the last few months. My newsletter is falling apart. My home email is changing servers–who knows what that will require on my part. My spam folder has had a mental breakdown and never (ever) works correctly. And, my internet services are suffering more than their usual annoying level of quirks and breaks.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 6, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How are you doing, educators? Are you stressed? While that can be typical, we also want to consider the habits that will help us teach long-term with a high quality of life. Today will be a refreshing encouragement for educators everywhere. Learn how to set boundaries, embrace self-care, and manage your mindset to transform stress into strength.
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EdTech Magazine
MARCH 6, 2024
Bolstering a school’s cybersecurity can cost a pretty penny, but that could be pennies on the dollar compared with the cost of a breach. According to IBM, the global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was nearly $4.5 million, a 15 percent increase over three years. To combat these threats, the Consortium for School Networking is seeing an increase in schools adopting practices to improve cybersecurity, according to CoSN’s “2023 State of EdTech Leadership” report.
Digital Promise
MARCH 6, 2024
The post How These Teachers Have Fostered Design Thinking, Creativity, and Innovation appeared first on Digital Promise.
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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.
Edsurge
MARCH 6, 2024
For years, I’ve worked with young people during one of the most significant transitions of their lives. After 12 years of compulsory schooling, they approach the edge of the nest — and many feel unprepared, realizing they are about to lose the comfort of seeing their friends every day, the support of trusted adults outside their families and the predictability of a daily school schedule.
eSchool News
MARCH 6, 2024
Key points: Social studies instruction should be full of student inquiry and choice 4 engaging assessment ideas for middle and high school 10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth For more news on curriculum, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in which we interact as humans.
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The Hechinger Report
MARCH 6, 2024
Our colleague at The Hechinger Report, Fazil Khan, died February 23. Please consider donating to a fund in his name that will support a data journalism internship at Hechinger. Consider this a head’s up: This week’s newsletter is about poop. Specifically, potty training. In January, Utah Rep. Doug Welton introduced a bill that would require kindergarten students be potty trained before parents enroll them in school.
eSchool News
MARCH 6, 2024
Key points: District communications platforms can have a transformative impact on school outreach 6 tips for communicating with emergent bilingual families Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved For more news on communications, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have effective communication within your diverse school community.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
MARCH 6, 2024
Google Chrome keeps suggesting to me that I can group tabs. What is tab grouping and why do I want to do that? The post What is Tab Grouping in Chrome appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.
Minga
MARCH 6, 2024
DOVER, Delaware — March 6, 2024 – Minga, the end-to-end campus management platform for K-12 schools, announced today a USD $7 million investment from Avenue Growth Partners (Avenue), a growth capital firm investing in category-leading vertical software companies. The investment will help Minga invest further in product development, customer experience and go-to-market activities in their quest to improve student safety, learning, behavior & engagement across K-12 campuses in North America.
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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.
eSchool News
MARCH 6, 2024
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country. This month, the spotlight is on Don Wolff, Chief Technology Officer in Oregon’s Portland Public Schools. 1. What is your biggest IT challenge today? The obvious challenge is cybersecurity; that is a beast of a challenge we are all struggling with.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 6, 2024
Our guest today is our old friend Andrew Coulson, Chief Data Science Officer at ST Math The post EQUITABLE ENGAGEMENT IN MATH appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
techlearning
MARCH 6, 2024
It's time to unfreeze my device, but how? This guide lays out all you need to know.
Shake Up Learning
MARCH 6, 2024
The post The Answers to Your Classroom Management Problems appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As educators, we strive to create an environment where every student feels supported, engaged, and motivated. But let’s face it: achieving that ideal classroom setting can often feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher facing new challenges or a newcomer eager to get it right from the start, I’ve found something you’ll find invaluable: the ̶
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.
SplashLearn
MARCH 6, 2024
A successful student is often recognized not only for their knowledge but also for their thinking skills. The classroom serves as the breeding ground for these essential qualities, making it crucial to understand how to encourage creativity in the classroom. Creativity in education is the catalyst for good thinking, and educators worldwide emphasize the importance […] The post How to Encourage Creativity in the Classroom – 9 Best Tips first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
eSchool News
MARCH 6, 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TouchMath , a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, announces the launch of TouchMath Extend and Dyscalculia Extension. These groundbreaking solutions aim to bridge mathematical gaps and advance dyscalculia advocacy.
SplashLearn
MARCH 6, 2024
As the school year ends, it’s a wonderful time to celebrate all the hard work and fun times with some special end of school year activities for kids. These activities are not just fun; they’re a way to mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Having fun with classmates before the […] The post 11 Best End of School Year Activities for Kids of All Grade first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 6, 2024
Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). With a wealth of leadership experience in the education technology industry, Hedrick will lead the 40-plus-year science company as it continues to grow as a values-aligned Keep Reading Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer The post Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Edu
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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
PlagiarismCheck
MARCH 6, 2024
The assignment-checking routine may be one of the most energy-consuming tasks in an educator’s job. The work is demanding yet crucial, as proper feedback significantly helps the students process new information and boost their skills. But are all assignments worth this attention? Don’t get us wrong, we are not questioning the importance of particular students compared to the others.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 6, 2024
Discovery Education today announced that its no-cost, augmented-reality (AR) learning resource—Sandbox AR—has surpassed the 1 million download milestone in the Apple iTunes store. In 2023, Sandbox AR was named was named Best XR/VR/AI Product as part of the GESS Education Awards and was the winner of the Keep Reading Immersive Learning Resource from Discovery Education Surpasses 1 Million Downloads The post Immersive Learning Resource from Discovery Education Surpasses 1 Million Downloads appeare
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 6, 2024
DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — On a bright fall morning last year, a shimmering, human-sized Hershey’s Kiss with bright blue eyes greeted delighted children and their parents outside of the first early childhood education center launched by the Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning. Inside the new nearly 51,000-square-foot facility, built to accommodate 150 students, children funneled into their bright, well-stocked classrooms.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 6, 2024
In recognition of International Dyscalculia Day, TouchMath bridges mathematical gaps with launch of TouchMath Extend and Dyscalculia Extension TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, Keep Reading TouchMath Introduces Innovative Solutions to Increase Math Accessibility and Dyscalculia Advocacy, Empowering Students and Teachers The post TouchMath Introduces Innovative
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.
MIND Research Institute
MARCH 6, 2024
Creating a student ecosystem that extends beyond the classroom is just as important as what happens inside it. For many, Math Week is not only a great way to learn math outside of school; it also helps students build their identity as mathematicians and change how they feel about learning math. What is Math Week? Math Week is a 5-day, free virtual math experience that combines historical and cultural elements with mathematics.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 6, 2024
MOMATH’s mision is to engage all students with mathematics and careers in math. Cindy Lawrence , Executive Director, is here to say how you, no matter where you are, can tap in and use its resources for your students The post A VISIT TO THE MUSEUM OF MATHEMATICS aka MOMATH appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
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