Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Summer jobs for many high schoolers (myself included) was a right of passage, where we stuck our toe into the adult work-a-day world for a brief period before returning to school for more education. Arguably, our summer experience helped us decide to continue our learning into college, apply for trade school, join the military, or something else. If you’re helping students select a summer job for next year and they want one that works better than this year’s choice, check out these i

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Toy Theatre is the topic of our blog post today. Toy Theatre is a platform that offers a wide variety of educational games tailored specifically for K-3 students. Going through the materials there I was indeed pleasantly surprised by the depth and variety of games it offers for young learners and all for free. So, let’s dive into what makes Toy Theater a worthwhile resource for the classroom, shall we?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

I’ve spent more than a decade working as a teacher and principal. In 2015, I left the classroom for a year to try something different and it completely reshaped my work. I took on a role as a teacher recruiter at Achievement First, where my focus was working with principals to hire teachers. At the time, I had just finished my Teach For America commitment at my placement school, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, where I had the benefit of working in a historically Black community at a publi

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Animals That Start with X are the topic of our blog post today! In the vast tapestry of the animal kingdom, creatures with names starting with ‘X’ may not be the most talked-about, but they’re certainly intriguing in their own right. From birds like the Xeme to amphibians like Xenopus laevis, these animals offer a fascinating glimpse into the diversity and adaptability of life on Earth.

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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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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A micro-goal of the 'Inside-Out' School is a new kind of 'intelligence' where the macro-effect is healthier communities and citizenship. The post The Inside-Out School: A 21st Century Learning Model appeared first on TeachThought.

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Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 20, 2023

About a third of education organizations allow employees to work away from the office full-time, an EdWeek Market Brief survey of K-12 businesses finds. The post Are Education Companies Asking Employees to Work In-Person, or Remotely? appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Key points: Educators acknowledge that digital equity is of critical importance today What’s more, home internet is essential to helping students achieve learning outcomes See related article: Five action steps to shrink the digital divide For more news on equity and the digital divide, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page When it comes to digital equity, U.S. schools are well-positioned to help families get online with low-cost, high-speed internet options through the federal gov

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast You may have new ideas on approaching math curricula. Or you might know a better way to include bilingual students or rally parental support. If you’re passionate about influencing how students learn and want to address policy issues, leadership just might be your calling. Before making the leap, get the definitive advice that makes outstanding leadership possible, shared in the edLeader Panel “ From Teacher to Leader: Navigating the Journey to and

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

To provide educators with more opportunities for recognition, the American Consortium for Equity in Education has extended the nomination period until spring The Excellence in Equity Awards has announced the re-opening of nominations in educator categories for the 2023-24 awards Keep Reading Nomination Period Re-Opens for 2023-24 Excellence in Equity Awards for Educators The post Nomination Period Re-Opens for 2023-24 Excellence in Equity Awards for Educators appeared first on The American Conso

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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This is a repost from Intentional Academia , my Substack about balance and purpose in academic work. I post there 1-2 times a month. Stay tuned to the end here for some updated additional thoughts. Over the last few years, I have become absolutely convinced of the truth of a concept that runs counter to everything higher education stands for: Most things get better when they get smaller.

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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

OCTOBER 20, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — October historically has been a month of notable volatility in the stock market, with historic crashes like the 1929 Great Depression and Black Monday in 1987. These events have given rise to a sense of “Octoberphobia” among some investors. Lessons on these events and others are included in Common Sense Economics from Poptential , a comprehensive and free high school digital curriculum.

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SplashLearn

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” — Franklin D Roosewelt Cultivating a growth mindset plays a pivotal role in overcoming this “self-doubt”. Just as physical growth is nurtured through proper care and nutrition, fostering a growth mindset involves engaging in growth mindset activities that cultivate resilience, perseverance, […] The post 17 Best Hands-On Growth Mindset Activities for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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PlagiarismCheck

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Dr. Donald McCabe, one of the International Center of Academic Integrity (ICAI) founders, has studied academic honesty since 1990. He has developed a survey to conduct research amongst the USA high schools and colleges. In March 2020, ICAI analysts improved and updated McCabe’s study and presented the following statistics: 95% of the surveyed students admitted they participated in “some form of cheating , whether it was on a test, plagiarism, or copying homework.

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SplashLearn

OCTOBER 20, 2023

You know how grown-ups sometimes say, “When I was your age, things were easier”? Well, kids today have new challenges to tackle. There’s a lot of homework, tests, and maybe even a bit too much screen time. Due to increased mental pressures arise the need for effective mental health activities. In this blog, we are […] The post 11 Best Mental Health Activities for Kids in 2023 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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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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OCTOBER 20, 2023

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with schools and families to improve literacy across the country, is celebrating its 75th year in service to educators and emerging and struggling readers. The organization began in 1948 as Recording for the Blind Keep Reading Learning Ally Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation & Service To Improve Literacy & Equity in Education The post Learning Ally Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation & Service To Improve Literacy & Equity in Education

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Scenario-Based Learning for Real-World Problem Solving Preparing for Tough Management Situations A Library 2.90 Leadership Webinar with Wayne Disher and Hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Do you remember the first time a library patron approached you at the desk and demanded “this disgusting book needs to be removed from the shelves?” Or, how about the time your boss asked you to implement a policy you didn’t agree with?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Indiana is in the midst of an enormous undertaking to improve literacy rates. The approach: Align state standards, curriculum, and teacher training programs with practices rooted in the science of reading, which emphasizes phonics to help students decode words.

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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

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Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Equipping Teachers to Manage Academic Honesty in the Classroom Academic integrity is a foundational tenant of education; it always has been, and it always will be. As such, academic dishonesty—student “cheating,” for example—has always proven a pain in the arse for educators. With enabling technologies at the fingertips of students at every grade of the K-12 spectrum, there’s a tendency for some to consider cheating a byproduct of today’s Information Age.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Personalized learning is an educational approach that tailors the learning experience to the specific needs and preferences of each student. It recognizes and strives to accommodate differences in students' backgrounds, learning styles and abilities. As a result, each student deserves an education that is tailored to their individual needs and characteristics.

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