EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

At Millard Public Schools in Nebraska, District Technology Manager Joe Kuehl knows he needs to keep devices and servers current on their security patches — and he knows he can’t do that by hand. “In our district, we have upward of 25,000 to 30,000 endpoints, and we’ve got essentially three people that run patch management,” he said. “For three people to try to manage patches on that many devices, that quickly becomes unrealistic and unmanageable if you’re trying to do that manually.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2023

The post Digital Promise on the Future of Learning at SXSW EDU 2024 appeared first on Digital Promise.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

In June, the State Education Technology Directors Association held its annual Emerging Trends Forum, where state leaders watched Ignite sessions with a mix of perspectives on artificial intelligence. SETDA leaders discussed the ways the world is being transformed by generative AI and how that can influence back-to-school planning. The event kicked off with John Spencer, George Fox University professor, former teacher and author, presenting the case that AI is embedded all around us, in shopping,

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Drop the company name Instructure on the average educator and you may get a blank stare in return. Now mention the company’s flagship product Canvas and be ready for a flash of instant recognition. Founded in 2008, Instructure reports having more than 6000 customer organizations with more than 35 million users around the world in both K12 and higher education.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 11, 2023

How Much Do Teachers Make in the USA? is the topic of our blog post today! In the diverse educational landscape of the United States, the question of “how much do teachers make in the USA?” is a frequent and fundamental one. With a wide array of schools, curricula, and teaching methods, teachers’ salary figures can vary significantly across states and levels of education.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Key points: When students have different ways to demonstrate learning, educators can collect more accurate data Middle and high school students benefit from choice, and different assessment options can lead to better engagement See related article: 3 new trends in student assessment As an educator and leader who grades holistically, it becomes important to consider how to create well rounded assessments that offer students myriad different opportunities to demonstrate their learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Key points: District leaders will want to shore up vital compliance elements before the new school year kicks off These areas include school wellness, hazard plans, and information surrounding medical procedures See related article: 4 best practices to support and retain school leaders As summer nears an end, now is the time for school and district leaders to review and update key plans, policies, and procedures.

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Insight Education Group

AUGUST 11, 2023

How School Leaders Can Improve Student Outcomes with Learning Acceleration Though there hasn’t always been a universally-accepted name for the method, accelerated learning has existed in the education landscape for generations. But never before has the need to usher students to grade-level content been more urgent. After COVID swept schools with mass hardship, district leaders took a magnifying glass to evidence-based strategies to mitigate unfinished learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Chicago, Illinois – The significance of computer science education in schools is growing exponentially as it empowers children with the essential skills to navigate and excel in the digital world. While the emphasis on computer science curriculum is often placed on middle and high schools, the need for elementary students to acquire the skills necessary for success in a technology-driven world is becoming increasingly crucial.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 11, 2023

In the modern era, technology has become an essential part of school finance management, particularly in private institutions. The integration of technology has revolutionized the way schools plan, analyze, and control their financial resources. In this blog post, we will explore how various platforms and software contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of school finance in private schools.

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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.

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techlearning

AUGUST 11, 2023

Education leaders at Laguna Beach USD have implemented a new approach to professional development

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Kathy Schrock

AUGUST 11, 2023

Below is a quick tutorial about locating a Web page which is no longer on the Web.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 11, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Should You Become Personal Friends With Certain Patrons? An Interesting Question About Boundaries." There are patrons that you serve on a daily or near-daily basis, who see you almost as much as they see their local coffee shop barista.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 11, 2023

Join EdWeek Market Brief's fall summit, being held Oct. 25-27 in Phoenix, for a window into critical school district needs and priorities. The post Essential Intel on School District Needs: The EdWeek Market Brief Summit appeared first on Market Brief.

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2023

I became an early childhood teacher because, like so many others, I dream of making abundant, equitable access to high-quality early childhood education a reality. But a major barrier persists: We don't have nearly enough teachers, and more and more are leaving the classroom every day. Despite this challenge, the process of becoming a certified early childhood teacher is not nearly as accessible or inclusive as it can be.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 11, 2023

This story was reported by the Associated Press in partnership with EdSource, and reprinted with permission. This story also appeared in Ed Source and The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – When in-person school resumed after pandemic closures , Rousmery Negrón and her 11-year-old son both noticed a change: School seemed less welcoming. Parents were no longer allowed in the building without appointments, she said, and punishments were more severe.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

(Portland, OR) – The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the finalists for the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators. The awards program, operated in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and MCH Strategic Data, and for the first time this year with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), spotlights innovative products, technologies, and services that are changing the world of STEM education.

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