EdTech Magazine
JULY 13, 2023
Schools store, handle and transmit some of the most sensitive data that exists about people, including grades, health status, addresses, Social Security numbers and even financial information. And that data is under siege: 29 percent of school and district members of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center have reported being victims of a cyber incident, some of which included data breaches.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 13, 2023
Preparing for exams requires a systematic approach to ensure you cover all the necessary material and feel confident on test day. Here are some effective strategies to help you prepare from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew: The 4 Proven Strategies To Boost Your Exam Preparation One of the most stressful periods in a person’s life is when exams are looming.
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Edsurge
JULY 13, 2023
When VaNessa Thompson wants to truly focus on doing homework for her doctoral classes at Oakland University near Detroit, she gets out her smartphone, props it on her desk, and starts streaming live video of herself on TikTok. “People that follow me on TikTok, they’ll get a push notification, ‘VaNessa’s going live,’” she explains. For the next two hours or so, she says she’ll do whatever reading or paper-writing she has due, occasionally stopping for a break to look at her phone, where text comm
Iterating Toward Openness
JULY 13, 2023
Last week I asked a “What if?” question about the way generative AI might change the ways that learners interact with instructional materials like textbooks. This week I’d like to ask another. I’m at the GRAILE workshop on AI and higher education in Denver today, and sitting here in this space I’m hearing things through a slightly different filter.
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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.
eSchool News
JULY 13, 2023
Santa Barbara, CA — The summer break gives district and school administrators time to evaluate the efficacy of the approaches they used in the previous academic year and create new strategies as needed. To help educators increase the support that both students and teachers receive from family engagement, ParentSquare , the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K12 education, has compiled resources for improving school-home communications in the upcoming school year.
N2Y
JULY 13, 2023
Sign up for n2y’s free webinar to learn 6 strategies to support teams of educators across all departments, improving collaboration, satisfaction, and retention.
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Hubbli
JULY 13, 2023
Private schools play an integral role in the broader education landscape, offering alternative educational options and unique approaches to learning. As a PreK-12 private school leader, managing school funding effectively is a central part of your role. Efficient school funding management is critical to ensure financial stability, maintain quality education, and sustain growth.
eSchool News
JULY 13, 2023
Key points: Sustainability initiatives are increasingly important to school districts, students, and their communities One school district is combining sustainability initiatives with STEM learning to empower students in their learning See related article: How outdoor learning spaces lead to STEM engagement Modesto City Schools is located in Northern California, and we receive more than 260 days of sunlight annually.
techlearning
JULY 13, 2023
Infusing AI into edtech will open a new world of teaching and learning opportunities
eSchool News
JULY 13, 2023
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.” I learned to love reading as a kid, spellbound by wizarding worlds and ghost stories. I wanted to share this love, so I became an intervention teacher, working with struggling readers and special education students. Kids love reading. I don’t care what think pieces say about screen addiction, children still gravitate towards books.
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.
SplashLearn
JULY 13, 2023
Preparing for the new school year can be exciting and overwhelming for parents and kids alike. It’s a time filled with anticipation, new beginnings, and the promise of growth. With the school bells ringing again soon, it’s time to gear up for another exciting academic year. We know how important it is to set our […] The post Back to School Tips for Parents: 12 Strategies for a Successful Academic Year first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
Marketplace K-12
JULY 13, 2023
A district in South Carolina is looking for a student management software program, while a Oklahoma school system seeks newcomer student support services. The post S.C. District Needs Student Management Software; Okla. System Seeks Newcomer Support appeared first on Market Brief.
MiddleWeb
JULY 13, 2023
The Essential Blended Learning PD Planner is written for leaders who seek to implement a building-wide blended learning program. Teacher leader Chris Call gives high marks to the book’s blueprint for incorporating teachers and other stakeholders into large-scale PD planning. The post PD to Take Blended Learning School Wide first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Marketplace K-12
JULY 13, 2023
Venture capital funding for ed-tech companies continues to tumble in 2023, according to a new report that declares that the “golden age of mega rounds” is a thing of the past. Ed-tech venture investments were $707 million in the second quarter, bringing the total through the first six months of 2023 to roughly $1.8 billion,… The post Global Ed-Tech Venture Capital Investment on the Decline In 2023 as Mega Rounds Fizzle appeared first on Market Brief.
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.
MiddleWeb
JULY 13, 2023
To infuse classrooms with meaning, relevance and lots of fun, Stephanie Farley suggests ways to keep teaching student-centered: develop essential questions, make connections, and assess for learning not just grading. A super summer read, writes consultant Cathy Gassenheimer The post Infuse Your Classroom with Meaning and Fun first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Marketplace K-12
JULY 13, 2023
Deloitte's annual back-to-school survey found parents are more likely to purchase school supplies like pencils and notebooks this year as spending on tech devices is set to decrease. The post Back-to-School Spending Poised to Fall Amid Lingering Economic Concerns, Survey Finds appeared first on Market Brief.
N2Y
JULY 13, 2023
Check out the latest updates to n2y’s Unique Learning System curriculum, including improved unit lesson plans and Benchmarks and a new foundational phonics course.
Edsurge
JULY 13, 2023
The child care sector was already fragile when the pandemic struck, causing immense damage. In 2021, recognizing the urgency of the situation, Congress stepped in and issued $52 billion in grants , primarily through the American Rescue Plan, to stabilize the industry. These grants, which were provided to states to improve the affordability, availability and quality of child care, became a lifeline for child care programs and families across the nation.
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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
The Hechinger Report
JULY 13, 2023
This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: When states raise minimum wage, child care centers see less staff turnover, better trained employees, and improved teacher-child interactions, according t
eSchool News
JULY 13, 2023
WOBURN, Mass. – The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has selected FEV Tutor as an approved tutoring service in the state’s new Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring (HDT) Program. The HDT program is a new state initiative that aims to accelerate mathematics recovery for priority students in grades six through nine during the 2023-24 academic year.
The Innovative Educator
JULY 13, 2023
The infographic from AI, data, and digital policy expert, Aleksandr Tiulkanov helps us think about the process for using AI-generated content. Essentially, it says that if we are using AI generated content, we must know how to verify and take responsibility for the output. That means fact-checking, cross-referencing, and validating the content is essential.
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