Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Teaching Kids to Use Tally Charts: Fun and Educational Activities As parents and educators, we are constantly on the lookout for creative and engaging ways to teach children important skills. One such skill is the ability to use tally charts, which are a simple and effective way to collect and organize data. Tally charts are not only a fundamental part of mathematics and statistics, but they also play a crucial role in helping children develop their analytical and observational skills.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

This year has seen ample debate about the value and fairness of colleges prioritizing diversity among the students they serve. New research suggests one way to consider the question: by looking at how the mix of students in a given course affects their grades. A study published in the journal AERA Open found that students earn better marks in college STEM courses when those classrooms have higher percentages of students who are underrepresented racial minorities or the first in their families to

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Google Developer Expert and Google Certified Innovator Alice Keeler shows you 10 Google Docs Add-ons for teachers. The post 10 Google Docs Add-ons for Teachers appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity gaps stemming from challenges such as inadequate internet access, strategically directs investments towards international companies that share their mission and actively contribute to its realization.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

A few weekends ago, ARRAY Inc. invited EduColor to a screening of Origin , a movie based on the events surrounding and within Isabel Wilkerson’s best-selling Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Before the screening started, Hank Azaria thanked everyone for coming and to introduce a new initiative: to make sure as many 16-year-olds as possible got a chance to view the film for free.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Reliable and immediate communication is essential in school emergencies See article: Closing the gap in school emergency response See article: School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open For more news on school safety, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page For any school, keeping students, faculty, and staff safe is a top priority.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

A look back at the top articles published by Tech & Learning over the past year

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The internet is packed with innovative lesson planning resources to help you enhance your teaching strategies. I love digging into these resources and sharing with you my finds. In this post, I’m excited to share with you a curated selection of some of the best lesson plan websites available online. Each of these platforms brings something unique to the table, from comprehensive subject-specific resources to interactive multimedia content.These websites have been chosen for their quality,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD) , in partnership with EdSAFE AI Alliance , is proud to announce the establishment of a new AI Policy Lab. The lab will be focused on fostering safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings, and part of a nationwide network of similar policy initiatives, including the New York City Public Schools AI Policy Lab. “Our AI policy initiative underscores our dedication to integrating AI in a manner that prioritizes our valu

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to writing on the iPad, there’s an abundance of applications out there, each offering unique features and tools to enhance your writing experience. Whether you’re drafting a quick email, penning your latest blog post, or delving into the depths of a novel, the right app can make all the difference. As someone who’s explored the terrain of digital writing extensively, I’ve found that the iPad, with its portability and touch interface, opens up new possibilities for writers of all st

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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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Chicago — Several schools in the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) district have signed on to bring the immersive power of virtual reality technology to students this school year with ClassVR, from Avantis Education. So far, 17 of the schools in the district have leveraged federal ESSER funding to purchase the award-winning AR/VR headsets, which include thousands of pieces of VR and AR content to support all subject areas.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In today’s post, I am sharing with you this handy collection of some of the best websites where you can access audiobooks for kids. As you all know, the benefits of audiobooks for kids are numerous. Firstly, they help develop listening skills and improve concentration, which are crucial for academic success. Audiobooks also enhance vocabulary and language skills, exposing children to a variety of words and phrases used in different contexts.

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The Thinking Stick

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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Hansen's Link to Tech

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s delve into ElevenLabs , gaining insight into what it is and exploring creative ways to harness its capabilities. Additionally, we’ll focus on how its advanced text-to-speech technology can be a transformative tool in educational environments. Integration Methods Personalized Learning Tools: Using ElevenLabs’ voice cloning technology, educational software can offer personalized voice interfaces.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the science of reading for older students. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat , a nonprofit news organization covering public education in communities across America.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Unlike many people in the country, Lindsey Henderson was thrilled by what she saw in the latest international test scores. A secondary mathematics specialist for the Utah State Board of Education, Henderson was asked to interpret the results of the Program for International Student Assessment, or PISA, for the state. When there’s positive results about Utah that her bosses want to put out, they will get advanced notice, she says, and so she got a tap on the shoulder to check out the PISA results

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