EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2024
The potential fallout from a cybersecurity breach is keeping K–12 IT teams up at night. The possibility of bad actors getting into and silently moving about school networks for months without detection has IT experts worried about student data loss, third-party risks, lack of leadership support for proper cybersecurity funding and even losing their jobs as a result.
Digital Promise
JANUARY 24, 2024
For International Day of Education, Digital Promise reflects on how we’re promoting powerful learning that leads to well-being and fulfillment.
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Edsurge
JANUARY 24, 2024
Sabrina Colon, a first-year student at University of California, Merced, remembers when math first became a problem. She says she’s not a math person, but she was able to pass her high school math classes without too much trouble, earning Cs. But in college, where she’s a business major, calculus is proving insurmountable. It’s given her severe anxiety.
Hapara
JANUARY 24, 2024
? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] We all remember our first year of teaching. If yours was anything like mine, keeping learners focused and engaged wasn’t one of my stronger skills. In fact, I didn’t know how to implement a classroom management plan, let alone a successful one. That first year, my learners didn’t make much progress, and I was often stressed.
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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.
Edsurge
JANUARY 24, 2024
If you’re reading this, you might have AI anxiety. A recent survey from EY research shows that 71 percent of employees with knowledge of artificial intelligence are concerned about it. Considering how AI has rapidly entered education conversations, teachers and administrators are certainly represented in this statistic. Feelings of AI anxiety are valid for a technology that brings so much change and uncertainty.
EdNews Daily
JANUARY 24, 2024
By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark “Our district is currently doing a lot of work to implement STEM (or AI, new technology, etc.), and our teachers feel like they are constantly having things added to their plates while nothing is removed.” If we have heard that comment once in the past few years, we have heard it hundreds, if not thousands, of times. It is as if our education system has confused more with better.
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eSchool News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Key points: Authentic learning experiences are key in building students’ interest in STEM See article: Diversity and STEM education are critical to our future workforce See article: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEAM & STEM page For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in awe of science, space, and the world around us.
TeacherCast
JANUARY 24, 2024
In this lesson, students will share 10 reasons why they are AWESOME with their teachers and learn a bit about Google Docs and Microsoft Word to enhance their digital learning skills. The post Learn 10 Reasons Why Your Students Are … AWESOME! (Lesson Plan) appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.
eSchool News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Key points: SEL helps students develop skills for academic and professional succes See article: Sensory spaces may help support all students See article: Empowering staff and students with a sense of belonging For more news in SEL in classrooms, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being page Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of today’s schools.
techlearning
JANUARY 24, 2024
Released by the U.S. Department of Education for the first time since 2016, the new National Educational Technology Plan focuses on the digital access divide, digital use divide, and digital design divide.
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.
Lightspeed Systems
JANUARY 24, 2024
The perennial challenge teachers face is keeping students engaged and focused in a technology-rich educational environment. Download your copy of Managing Distractions in Digital Learning Environments to unlock strategies for minimizing classroom distractions, maintaining student attention, and enhancing the learning experience. By implementing these practical solutions, you can keep your students on track with their learning objectives.
techlearning
JANUARY 24, 2024
District administrators from the region are invited to join the day’s professional development events at no cost
MindSpark
JANUARY 24, 2024
By Rachel Bull On January 24th, we celebrate International Day of Education – an opportunity to honor those shaping our future: educators. Educators take on many roles in their careers, as mentors, innovators, advocates, and more. This day serves as a reminder for the positive change that they create by equipping students with essential skills for the future.
techlearning
JANUARY 24, 2024
With nearly 110,000 standards-aligned and curated EK-12 lessons, the Lincoln Content Bank can save teachers time while facilitating more engaging learning.
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
JANUARY 24, 2024
Off to Montana we go…to visit Jessica Hageman, First Grade Teacher in Victor MT Public achools. This show is baed on Jess’ article on the topic from E School News where she mentioned several tools she uses for great literacy Keep Reading USING ED TECH TO SUPPORT RURAL EDUCATION The post USING ED TECH TO SUPPORT RURAL EDUCATION appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
techlearning
JANUARY 24, 2024
Nawmal is an animation program that gives video creation options to students and teachers.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JANUARY 24, 2024
Mike Marotta, Certified Assistive Technology Expert and an ISTE Learning Network Outstanding Educator is my guest. Thank you Texthelp for helping me set up this podcast The post PRIORITIZING LEARNING ACCESS AT TIER 1 appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
Lightspeed Systems
JANUARY 24, 2024
In the digital era, it’s crucial for school districts to protect students from harmful online content. With the mandate of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) , effective web content filtering is not just about compliance—it’s about ensuring a safe, focused learning environment for students. To help you navigate the complexities of selecting the right filter, download our comprehensive Web Content Filter Buying Guide for K-12 School Districts.
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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
SplashLearn
JANUARY 24, 2024
When you first hear “number sense,” it might sound like a straightforward concept to teach. However, it’s crucial to understand that there’s more to it than meets the eye. Teaching number sense involves a clear progression through various segments, each building upon the last. This journey is not just about learning numbers but about understanding […] The post How to Teach Number Sense to Kids: Step-by-Step Guide first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JANUARY 24, 2024
Updates that simplify and improve the process of scanning, maintaining and organizing records Scribbles Software, a leading provider of K-12 software solutions for document management, records processing, enrollment, and lottery management, has made significant updates to its ScribOnline document management Keep Reading Scribbles Software Announces Updates to its ScribOnline Document Management System for K-12 Schools The post Scribbles Software Announces Updates to its ScribOnline Document Mana
SplashLearn
JANUARY 24, 2024
Are you a teacher looking for tech options to keep your class engaged or searching for classroom management tools to enhance your teaching methods? Well, then, this blog is for you. In today’s digital age, iPads have become a fundamental part of educational technology, offering many apps designed to aid teachers in various aspects of […] The post 15 Best iPad Apps for Teachers first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JANUARY 24, 2024
Avantis Education, creators of ClassVR, to demonstrate its immersive VR lessons and scenes in booth #634 at FETC 2024, January 23-26 in Orlando, Florida Avantis Education, creators of ClassVR, will showcase more than 60 pieces of new virtual reality content Keep Reading Avantis Education Showcases Expanded Virtual Reality Content and U.S. State Standards Alignment at FETC 2024 The post Avantis Education Showcases Expanded Virtual Reality Content and U.S.
This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.
Lightspeed Systems
JANUARY 24, 2024
The post Creating a Seating Chart in Lightspeed Classroom Management™ appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 24, 2024
5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. However, it’s not without a few downsides. Cyber threats, in particular, can expose both educators and learners to new kinds of risks that could endanger their privacy and security. As a teacher, taking proactive measures to avoid and mitigate them is critical for creating a safe environment to teach and learn while maximizing the perks of the vast digital re
Edsurge
JANUARY 24, 2024
One morning, my students were getting ready for a math test and working through a set of review problems. For many of them, the biggest challenges weren’t the questions on the paper in front of them, but their ability to attend to it. As I checked in with one student who appeared to be working quietly, it turned out he had carefully solved the first problem, only to write guesses down for the rest.
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