EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Esports programs are popping up in K–12 school districts across the country. These initiatives are supported by research into esports’ benefits and college programs that offer esports career paths, scholarships and communities. For some schools, however, starting an esports program can feel like an uphill battle. Getting administrators on board is the first step, but once schools have their approval, they still need to find ways to fund the equipment for these programs, start or join local tourn

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Presidents’ Day is an American federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February–this year, February 20, 2023. It was originally established to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States, and expanded to also celebrate the birthdays and legacies of other U.S. Presidents, particularly Abraham Lincoln whose birthday is on February 12th.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

February marks Black History Month, a dedicated observance of the achievements, heritage, and contributions of Black Americans. It can also be an opportunity to find resources to integrate Black history into your curriculum throughout the year. In this article, we’ll talk about the connection between Black History Month and the concept of Windows and Mirrors, a framework that can inform your inclusive curriculum plans.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How We Designed a Community-Centered Model for Racial Equity and Social Justice Conversations appeared first on Digital Promise.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this blog post, we will look at the creation of a Professional Development Roadmap that leads to effective interactions between Instructional Coaches and classroom teachers? The post How to Build a Successful Professional Development Roadmap That Leads to Effective Interactions between Coaches and Teachers? appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Public and private organizations have set cybersecurity guidelines for ed-tech companies, in an effort to shift some of burden for policing away from districts. The post As Schools Cope With a Cybersecurity ‘Wild West,’ Advocates Roll Out Guidelines for Vendors appeared first on Market Brief.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The nonprofit's directors said they concluded the organization was "not sustainable long-term." The post Character Lab, the Nonprofit Co-Founded by Angela Duckworth, Is Closing Shop appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Key points: Choosing edtech designed with ergonomics in mind makes a big difference for students How to focus on classroom accessibility How to create inclusive learning environments For more news on learning design, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Students are spending more and more time using digital devices, both in and outside of school.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The best wireless keyboard and mouse for teachers let you connect cable-free.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY – The Cook Center for Human Connection , a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention, has partnered with Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to provide ParentGuidance.org to LCPS’ schools and families. Members of the LCPS community now have free access to a range of online mental health resources that empower families to help children thrive, including: One-on-one parent coaching individualized for families; Online on-demand lessons taught by licensed therapists

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Check out our infographic for practical ways students will use literacy skills in and out of school. The post Infographic: Reading for Life appeared first on n2y.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

NAPERVILLE, Illinois and BARBERTON, Ohio (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens , a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce its partnership with Barberton High School (BHS), the primary high school within the Barberton City School District. BHS selected Metrasens as part of its proactive approach to fortify campus security measures and uphold a safe learning environment.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We've just posted the fourth of a new book interview series by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : Mark West on " Theodore Roosevelt and His Library at Sagamore Hill. " "Mark I. West is a professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he teaches courses on children's and young adult literature.

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