EdTech Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

Students can build many skills when learning computer science, beyond the ones typically taught in traditional computer science classes. They can learn pattern recognition, problem-solving through debugging, and even project management as they break down a problem into its requisite parts and test and implement solutions. All of these skills can benefit students in a wide variety of jobs, whether related directly to technology or not.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2024

Editor’s note: 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. Last week the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a child care bill that would significantly expand state investment in child care. Less publicized: The bill also includes provisions that could make it harder for private equity-owned child care providers to expand significantly in the state.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

A few months ago, an assistant principal at my school gave me feedback I wasn’t prepared for. This colleague, who I manage, shared that during a recent meeting I had facilitated, my tone made them feel psychologically unsafe. Their words, and the description of their experience in the meeting left me stunned, confused and disappointed in myself. I kept thinking, “Me?

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

Key points: Very soon, districts must closely examine the edtech they use and compare it with budget realities How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine For more news on district edtech use, visit eSN’s District Management hub For much of the past 12 years, Casey Rimmer sometimes felt like a “dream killer” when it came to the edtech tools used in her district.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 20, 2024

Dina Strasser has noticed a tangible impact when her classroom door is closed on a regular basis, as security suggests. "I am isolated, physically and socially." Students are less likely to wander in. Teachers to wave or stop by. So she's leaving it locked but open. Defiantly. The post Why I’m Keeping My Classroom Door Open first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 20, 2024

In Educator Bandwidth, Jane Kise and Ann Holm provide ways to reclaim your energy, passion and time and to gauge your bandwidth with a survey. Factors include balancing priorities, focusing through mental habits, fueling your brain, and more, writes educator Stephanie Choate. The post How to Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, & Time first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

DENVER ( BUSINESS WIRE )– MindSpark Learning® , a nonprofit organization specializing in extraordinary learning experiences, conducted vital market research to understand evolving needs for professional growth and development. The research, titled “The State of Professional Learning”, reveals valuable insights into professionals’ learning goals and preferences.

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techlearning

MARCH 20, 2024

Perplexity is an AI that makes traditional search engines look archaic.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2024

The post Unleashing Creativity in the Classroom: How Night Zookeeper Sparks Students’ Imagination appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In a world where education is constantly evolving, the need for innovative tools that ignite students’ creativity and passion for learning is more important than ever. Night Zookeeper , an interactive online platform, is revolutionizing the way teachers inspire imagination in their classrooms.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2024

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

The Social Institute , whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media and technology — in positive, healthy, and high-character ways, released its 2024 Student Insights Report: How Social Media, Tech, and Current Events Impact Student Well-Being. This report reflects insights shared by more than 29,000 students in TSI’s Annual Student Survey and more than one million responses from its K-12 collaborative learning platform, #Wi

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SplashLearn

MARCH 20, 2024

Reading fluency is the ability to read text smoothly, accurately, and with expression. When we read fluently, we understand the story or information better because we’re not stumbling over words. Reading fluency activities are designed to strengthen this skill, especially for young readers. In early education, reading fluently is a big deal. It’s not just […] The post 15 Best Reading Fluency Activities for Early Learners first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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techlearning

MARCH 20, 2024

GAT+ by GAT Labs is a comprehensive security and management platform for educational institutions

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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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Mark Smithers

MARCH 20, 2024

Technology has become an integral part of our lives, revolutionizing the way we interact, work, and even think. However, amidst the rapid advancements, it is essential to recognize the pivotal role that psychology plays in shaping the trajectory of technology. By understanding the human mind and behavior, psychologists have the power to influence the ethical development of artificial intelligence, ensuring fairness and preventing discrimination.

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