EdTech Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

School districts without effective asset management systems in place tend to overlook the fact that technology does not age like fine wine. Modern technology enters a district, decreases in value over years of use and is discarded for the next evolution in software or hardware. During that time, IT teams navigate challenges ranging from an increased risk of cyberattacks to the sunk cost of maintaining technology that is far past its prime, limiting flexibility within a team’s budget.

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Education Elements

JULY 11, 2023

I have always aspired to open a new school that cultivates a school atmosphere centered on learning and student achievement. One that recruits and retains the best teachers and staff, meaningfully engages with students, families, and the community, and utilizes research-based and culturally responsive curriculum. I have not yet fulfilled that dream, but I had the opportunity to work alongside James Hopkins, a school principal in Durham, North Carolina, who has done just that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 11, 2023

Writing a comprehensive review is harder than it sounds! Authors must be sensitive to the particulars of the tasks, who the audience will be, and their overall purpose in sharing ideas. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew put together a basic guide for accomplishing this in a balanced, clear manner: Tips and Tricks to Write a Comprehensive Review Students working on research papers are well aware of the significance of a review.

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Digital Promise

JULY 11, 2023

The post How Our Micro-credentials Platform Became a 1EdTech Learning Impact Awards Finalist 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.

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Securly

JULY 11, 2023

According to the latest EdTech Top 40 list from LearnPlatform by Instructure, Securly is now a top 40 edtech tool used within schools for 2023. The illuminating LearnPlatform report finds that school districts accessed an average of 2,591 distinct edtech tools over the past year, a 1.7% increase on the prior academic year. Of the … Continue reading Securly named as a Top 40 EdTech Tool for Schools in 2023 The post Securly named as a Top 40 EdTech Tool for Schools in 2023 first appeared on

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2023

Companies like Amazon and Facebook have systems that continually respond to how users interact with their apps to make the user experience easier. What if educators could use the same strategy of “adaptive experimentation” to regularly improve their teaching materials? That’s the question posed by a group of researchers who developed a free tool they call the Adaptive Experimentation Accelerator.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2023

William Quarterman, a student at the University of California at Davis, was accused of cheating. His professor said he’d used ChatGPT to take a history exam, the charge buttressed by GPTZero, one of the many new tools that have emerged to try to detect student use of generative AI systems. Quarterman swore his innocence, though, and he was later let off the hook after he presented the log of changes he made in a Google Doc.

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Securly

JULY 11, 2023

According to the latest EdTech Top 40 list from LearnPlatform by Instructure, Securly is now a top 40 edtech tool used within schools for 2023. The illuminating LearnPlatform report finds that school districts accessed an average of 2,591 distinct edtech tools over the past year, a 1.7% increase on the prior academic year. Of the … Continue reading Securly Recognized as a Top 40 EdTech Tool for Schools in 2023 The post Securly Recognized as a Top 40 EdTech Tool for Schools in 2023 appeared

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2023

Key points: A data-driven approach enables school districts to truly assess whether their SEL investments are working There are many options for measuring SEL–a behavior rating scale is one popular approach See related article: 5 essential SEL reads Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in schools have skyrocketed in the past few years, with spending exceeding $1.7 billion in the 2021-2022 school year alone.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2023

Ask any college president, and they will likely tell you the biggest challenge they face — more than the broken business model, the enrollment cliff and even affordability issues — is the mental health crisis. Student mental health is in a fragile and dangerous place on our campuses. Fewer than 40 percent of students say they are flourishing, according to the national Healthy Minds Study.

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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.

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N2Y

JULY 11, 2023

View n2y’s infographic on how Unique Learning System supports district implementation of alternative pathways to a diploma for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2023

Key points: Some of the most school budget-friendly security tools aren’t a match for ransomware The bottom line: Schools need more funding to adequately thwart ransomware attacks See related article: Preparing for ransomware attacks begins with education In early January, the Des Moines Public Schools, the largest school district in the state of Iowa, fell victim to a ransomware attack that forced the district to take its network offline and students to miss more instructional time.

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Linways Technologies

JULY 11, 2023

Source : UGC’s Official linkedin page In an era of constant change, the University Grants Commission (UGC) continues to spearhead transformative updates that are reshaping the education landscape. With a focus on fostering innovation, employability, and sustainability, the UGC has introduced several noteworthy initiatives. Let’s delve into the latest updates from the UGC that are paving the way for educational excellence and societal progress.

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PlagiarismCheck

JULY 11, 2023

Was education ready for artificial intelligence? Over the past year, AI has rapidly integrated into the educational process, providing significant benefits and incredible risks. Cheating on exams and homework, the tension between teachers and students, institutions’ reputation damage, and the search for tools to detect AI: this is an incomplete list of problems education faces with the development of AI writing.

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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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MiddleWeb

JULY 11, 2023

As math coaches and other instructional leaders begin to think about the upcoming school year, they may want to consider Nicora Placa’s teacher team-building activity. It sets the foundation for a successful year of learning collaboratively and improving student group work. The post Setting a Foundation for Math Coaching in Teams first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Hubbli

JULY 11, 2023

The construction of a school playground is an essential task for any educational institution. An excellently designed school playground contributes immensely to a child’s school experience, as it encourages physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. This guide will navigate you through designing and building an engaging school playground that promotes fun and developmental growth within a secure and inclusive environment.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 11, 2023

Our "Parenting for Academic Success (and Parental Sanity)" virtual summer BootCamp kicks off Wednesday night, and more on that and how to sign up are below the following embedded video on "Meta Modeling." This is an interview with Chris Loper, one of our bootcamp instructors, by Yulia Rafailova of mindfuleducation.com. "Meta Modeling is about modeling the mindsets and thinking strategies that help you to get through your struggles - i.e. your inner monologue.

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Hubbli

JULY 11, 2023

In the world of early education, the creation of an effective preschool curriculum holds immense value. Not only does it pave the way for future academic success, but it also serves as the foundational structure that supports the development of a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social skills. Understanding the Importance of a Preschool Curriculum A preschool curriculum is not just about reading, writing, and arithmetic.

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techlearning

JULY 11, 2023

A look back at what happened in the most recent legislative sessions across the U.S.

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Cycles of Learning

JULY 11, 2023

This will be my third year teaching an elective course called "Design for Social Good". This summer I assigned myself the task of creating the entire curriculum in the form of a student digital workbook. The curriculum uses Fusion360 as an anchor, integrating CAD into various projects centered around Assistive Technology, Medicine, and Robotics. Additionally, I tired to integrate AI into the curriculum in meaningful ways, asking students to generate YouTube shorts using ChatGPT and Pictory I am

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PlagiarismCheck

JULY 11, 2023

The rise of AI-generated writing: unveiling the challenges Within the evolving landscape of education, a perplexing challenge looms large – the detection of AI-generated writing. As technology advances, concerns arise regarding academic integrity. How can teachers truly uncover the presence of AI-generated content within students’ work? Microsoft, the creators of the Bing AI chatbot, commented on the risks of AI plagiarism: “The AI isn’t capable of creating thoughts, making conclusions, o

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Minga

JULY 11, 2023

In a digital age where technology shapes every aspect of our lives, educational institutions are also adapting to streamline processes, foster engagement, and enhance learning outcomes. School management software – a dynamic set of tools that serve as the backbone of modern educational infrastructure – is central to these transformative advancements.

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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.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2023

Dundee, Scotland — GameMaker , the fast and friendly cross-platform game development engine, has introduced Space Rocks – a comprehensive new game design tutorial and lesson program for teachers and educators. “Space Rocks makes it easier than ever for schools and educators to introduce game design lessons to help boost student engagement and support STEM learning,” said Frank Moody, education liaison lead at GameMaker, adding: “Not only are the CSTA standards-based lesson plans and

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2023

The Report: CoSN 2023 State of EdTech Leadership Survey Highlights: Cybersecurity As it has since 2018, cybersecurity continues to rank as the number-one concern for EdTech Leaders. Cybersecurity is also the topic with the greatest interest for expanded professional learning. Digital Equity Students are less likely to receive support for off-campus broadband access than they were in 2021.

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