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JUNE 13, 2023
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “It is a happy talent to know how to play.” The post What Does The Research Say About Learning Through Play? appeared first on TeachThought.
Catlin Tucker
JUNE 13, 2023
As a speaker, trainer, and coach, I have had the privilege of working with thousands of teachers. There is a recurring issue that needs to be addressed–the reluctance to relinquish control to students. In my experience leading the shift to blended learning, the only way to truly engage students in learning is to allow them to actively lead the process, make decisions, and pursue learning through a lens of interest.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 13, 2023
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: 5 Ways to Find Lost Files Category: Problem-solving One of the scariest things for students is not being able to find their file.
Digital Promise
JUNE 13, 2023
The post A Community Approach to Project-based Learning in Talladega County appeared first on Digital Promise.
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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
JUNE 13, 2023
Many professors are struggling to connect with their students these days. First the pandemic forced emergency remote learning, where professors had fewer avenues to see and interact with students the way they were used to doing in person. Then the sudden rise of ChatGPT late last year has left many professors wondering if the work students are submitting flows from their own minds or was written by an AI bot.
eSchool News
JUNE 13, 2023
Key points: Ransomware attacks can be devastating to a school or district, with costly ransoms and leaked sensitive information The most effective security is layered; humans are only part of the equation The biggest threat to K-12 schools’ cybersecurity is, ironically, education. It’s an expensive deficit. But there are funds and tools to help. Ransomware – where hackers encrypt and lock victims’ data and try to sell the decryption key back to the victim for a ransom – delays education and hurt
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
JUNE 13, 2023
Key points: Substitute teachers are already critical to the school environment Could funds be allocated to help substitutes find a long-term path to teaching? California is investing $350 million in teacher residencies, recognizing the need for effective teachers, which too many of our classrooms are missing. But this big bet isn’t working. Why? Too many people can’t afford to take on the financial liability to train for the position.
Gaggle Speaks
JUNE 13, 2023
June marks the celebration of Pride Month—a time to raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community and the ongoing fight for equal rights and acceptance. While the month is filled with joy, love, and pride, it's also an opportunity to shed light on the unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth.
eSchool News
JUNE 13, 2023
The new normal for post-pandemic classrooms continues to be a mixed bag. There was a ton of learning loss and missed experiences, especially when it came to hands-on lab time. At the same time, there was a surge of teacher innovation, student agency, and new remote tools and processes to compensate. For the past 13 years, Ann Woo , Head of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung, has been paving the way for students at US public middle and high schools to embark on solving real-world problems with STEM
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 13, 2023
One clear lesson from the pandemic: Children lose out when they don’t attend school. Young children learn best through hands-on activities, and parents found “remote” preschool a frustratingly poor substitute for in-person learning. No group of children fared worse than preschoolers during the pandemic, as it erased a decade of progress with drops in enrollment and waivers for quality standards.
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.
eSchool News
JUNE 13, 2023
The new normal for post-pandemic classrooms continues to be a mixed bag. There was a ton of learning loss and missed experiences, especially when it came to hands-on lab time. At the same time, there was a surge of teacher innovation, student agency, and new remote tools and processes to compensate. For the past 13 years, Ann Woo , Head of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung, has been paving the way for students at US public middle and high schools to embark on solving real-world problems with STEM
techieMusings
JUNE 13, 2023
I had the honor of being a guest on the National Association of Independent Schools’ Member Voices podcast with Jenna Borrelli, Director of Wellness & Health Education at Bullis School. The episode centered on student and teacher wellness. Each of us brought our unique perspectives and experiences to the discussion – Jenna as a counselor and myself as a teacher and edtech coach – to share what has worked and express our hopes for the future.
eSchool News
JUNE 13, 2023
Newark, New Jersey (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AeroFarms®, a Certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, will celebrate World Environment Day this coming Monday, June 5, at PS 85 The Great Expectations School with the official launch of its AeroFarms Community Farms program. This program promotes hands-on environmental education and year-round access to fresh and nutritious leafy greens through the proprietary AeroFarms unit and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts a
techlearning
JUNE 13, 2023
Being creative and finding your why can lead to classroom solutions such as using an observed behavior chart with disruptive students
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.
SplashLearn
JUNE 13, 2023
We’ve all heard the hype — technology is revolutionizing how we learn and teach. New studies indicate that technological advancements have indeed had a significant positive technological impact on education, shaping the future of education. This could impact investment education in ways we have never yet imagined. But is all the hype really justified?
Edthena
JUNE 13, 2023
Managing instructional coaching for teachers takes time and coordination. This webinar, hosted by the Charter Support Unit, discusses how AI technology can help maximize school leaders’ time by expanding instructional coaching capacity. Watch the webinar below for highlights about what ‘Everyday AI’ is and how AI can support instructional coaching and teacher professional learning.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JUNE 13, 2023
Designed to make IDEA compliance easier, Stepwell helps school district leaders drive districtwide improvement and ensure results-driven accountability Stepwell, a collaborative web-based platform providing visibility into special education compliance and monitoring for results, is now available to school districts. The Keep Reading Stepwell for School Districts Now Available to Improve Special Education Outcomes The post Stepwell for School Districts Now Available to Improve Special Education O
Sell Courses Online
JUNE 13, 2023
With over 200,000 courses and more than 800 million course enrollments, Udemy is a big name in online learning. … How Much Do Udemy Instructors Make in 2023?
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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
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JUNE 13, 2023
Leaders honored for building the digital economy in Poland Karol Górnowicz, CEO of Skriware, an international edtech company providing schools with equipment and lesson plans that enable practical and hands-on education in the spirit of STEAM, was named a Digital Keep Reading Polish Digital Academy Names Skriware CEO A Digital Shaper of 2022 The post Polish Digital Academy Names Skriware CEO A Digital Shaper of 2022 appeared first on Equity in Education.
Edsurge
JUNE 13, 2023
The last several years have served as one prolonged watershed moment for the early care and education sector. The pandemic and its many aftershocks — including a hit to labor force participation among women and a severe early childhood staffing shortage — helped many Americans unacquainted with these issues begin to understand the integral role that early care and education play in economic and social stability.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JUNE 13, 2023
Minnesota’s schools face extraordinary challenges, most notably its persistent education achievement gaps, only magnified by the impacts of the pandemic. And yet, educational communities find themselves amid increasingly charged divisions rife with a loss in civil discourse. Three Minnesota-based nonprofits Keep Reading Youth-centered organizations join forces to build community across divides The post Youth-centered organizations join forces to build community across divides appeared fir
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JUNE 13, 2023
Students will soon be enjoying a break from school, but that doesn’t mean that teachers can’t help them continue to build their literacy skills. Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group company, is sharing dozens of at-home activities that teachers can suggest families do Keep Reading Lexia Helps Combat Summer Learning Loss with Dozens of At-Home Literacy Activities The post Lexia Helps Combat Summer Learning Loss with Dozens of At-Home Literacy Activities appeared first on Equity in Education.
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.
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