EdTech Magazine
JULY 6, 2023
Since appearing on the first Consortium for School Networking’s State of EdTech Leadership survey in 2013 as a low priority, the topic of cybersecurity has skyrocketed in importance to K–12 IT leaders. The 2023 report, released in May, revealed that among the 1,200 ed tech leaders surveyed, cybersecurity remains their top concern for the fifth year in a row.
Digital Promise
JULY 6, 2023
An overview of competency-based learning and assessments, and the unique competency-based micro-credential framework Digital Promise has developed
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EdTech Magazine
JULY 6, 2023
A 2021 Code.org report notes that only 51 percent of high schools offer computer science coursework, and a 2021 Pew Research Center report shows that Black students earned only 7 percent of STEM bachelor’s degrees in 2018. Abran Maldonado and Norval Connell are working to improve those numbers by exposing more young people of color from urban environments to computer science.
Waterford
JULY 6, 2023
Find Expert-Led Strategies That Work for Your School Visit the Waterford webinars page to learn from educational experts like Candra Morris, Dr. Jenni Torres, Julie Christensen, and others on topics that include: Fostering Family Engagement Teaching with the Science of Reading Understanding the Six Literacy Strands And more! Both educators and families share a common goal: to provide strong support for students!
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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 6, 2023
Key points: A new survey highlights potential complications down the road as AI takes hold in classrooms Many districts don’t currently offer professional development for AI See related article: Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration A majority of teachers and administrators in a recent survey believe artificial intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on teaching and learning–but that impact may not be all positive, as roughly half of surveyed teacher
Waterford
JULY 6, 2023
Find Expert-Led Strategies That Work for Your School Visit the Waterford webinars page to learn from educational experts like Candra Morris, Dr. Jenni Torres, Julie Christensen, and others on topics that include: Fostering Family Engagement Teaching with the Science of Reading Understanding the Six Literacy Strands And more! Both educators and families share a common goal: to provide strong support for students!
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Hubbli
JULY 6, 2023
The administration workload in PreK-12 schools can often be overwhelming. From dealing with student enrollment, managing staff, maintaining facilities, overseeing curriculum, to ensuring compliance with myriad educational laws and standards – the responsibilities are vast and varied. However, the burgeoning growth of digital technology, efficient management practices, and streamlined processes can help schools significantly reduce their administrative burden.
Iterating Toward Openness
JULY 6, 2023
There was some interest in my post yesterday about what I called “generative textbooks,” but based on people’s comments I don’t know that I explained the idea very clearly. The idea of a “generative textbook” is that, instead of containing instructional content, it provides the learner with a series of prompts they can use to elicit information from a large language model like ChatGPT.
MiddleWeb
JULY 6, 2023
Integrating the Arts in Language Arts is a treasure trove of instructional ideas with thorough explanations for each activity, key vocabulary, recommended resources, and additional support exclusive to each art form. Research based, too, writes consultant Anne Anderson. The post Dynamic Strategies to Integrate Arts into ELA first appeared on MiddleWeb.
techlearning
JULY 6, 2023
The future of AI in the edtech sector, according to Dr.
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.
MiddleWeb
JULY 6, 2023
Ever since Gilgamesh ran into challenges, humans have had recorded stories that thrill us and help us gain social emotional skills. Stephanie Farley shares ELA activities that help students understand characters and learn the elements of SEL through projects they do together. The post Sneak the Power of SEL into Your English Class first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Marketplace K-12
JULY 6, 2023
Brazilian ed-tech company Teachy said it raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed round to fuel growth of its AI-powered teacher prep product. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Wayside Publishing Scoops Up Video-Based Language Tool appeared first on Market Brief.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JULY 6, 2023
Charlotte, NC (Thursday, July 6, 2023)—Students and teachers in grades K-8 across Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will return to their classrooms this Fall to find new resources in their high-tech pencil cases thanks to a deepened collaboration with worldwide Keep Reading Prince George’s County Public Schools Deepens Partnership with Worldwide Edtech Leader to Support Science Education The post Prince George’s County Public Schools Deepens Partnership with Worldwide Edte
MiddleWeb
JULY 6, 2023
The intended audience for Simply Instructional Coaching may be teacher coaches, but Nicole Turner also offers thought provoking questions for administrators as they assemble a coaching program. An ideal read for those looking for a pragmatic, not overly technical, analysis. The post Instructional Coaching’s Simple Path to Success first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JULY 6, 2023
Learning A-Z, a Cambium Learning Group company, announced today it has earned a 2023 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Award and EdTech Breakthrough Award. Along with these accolades, Learning A-Z’s Foundations A-Z™ solution, designed to help educators harness the power of Keep Reading Learning A-Z Earns 2023 SIIA CODiE Award & EdTech Breakthrough Award The post Learning A-Z Earns 2023 SIIA CODiE Award & EdTech Breakthrough Award appeared first on Equity in E
Edsurge
JULY 6, 2023
For professors and students, summer break has arrived! (Not so much, though, for parents figuring out child care.) We couldn’t let too much of this special season pass without bringing you an EdSurge summer reading list. It’s more than a little partial, because every single recommendation is a story of ours, published so far in 2023. However, to bring a bit of balance, we based our selection on which higher ed stories have been most popular with you, our dear readers.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JULY 6, 2023
Learning Revolutions's AI ART Bootcamp for Teachers and Librarians: An Online Course on AI Art-Making Tools, Techniques, and Creativity 3 x 90-minute live online sessions with Q&A + non-expiring access to the recordings OVERVIEW : This virtual bootcamp provides a deep dive into AI art-making and then empowers teachers and librarians to integrate AI Art into educational programs and to create a vibrant AI Art ecosystem in schools and libraries by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and c
eSchool News
JULY 6, 2023
Key points: Alarming declines in NAEP scores are prompting educators to look for ways to increase academic achievement Understanding each individual student helps educators design supplemental educational programs See related article: What do superintendents really think of the NAEP? For decades, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has pursued a mission to monitor student academic performance, providing insights into educational progress and long-term trends.
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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
edWeb.net
JULY 6, 2023
Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Across the country, there are 36,000 teacher vacancies. That may not seem like a lot, given the over four million teachers in the U.S., but suppose you multiply the vacancies by the number of students in each classroom (an average of 25) where a teacher is unavailable. In that case, you can fathom the significant effect on learning and instruction.
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