EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency launched its first public service announcement Sept. 26 in the form of a 60-second video reminding the public to use basic cybersecurity protections to keep themselves safe online. “We want to make keeping information safe a habit, just like buckling a seat belt,” said CISA Director Jen Easterly. “As cyberthreats continue to evolve, we encourage everyone to do their part to stay cyber-safe.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods. Our Ask a Tech Teacher crew has several resources for you to consider when you’re looking for case studies that relate to your next project: Case Study Resources for Modern T

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Plenty of students find social studies lessons a bit dull. Not Caleb Brown. Where some students might see a sequence of dates to memorize, he sees turning points that helped define the world we live in today. Where some might see a long list of presidents whose names and timelines blur together, he sees stories of courage and perseverance. Where some see bloody battles and impassioned speeches that no longer seem relevant, he sees a chance to understand what we’ve been through and where we’re go

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Hapara

OCTOBER 9, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Due to upcoming changes to Google, Hāpara will no longer be able to provide the student Gmail viewer in Teacher Dashboard after Dec. 31, 2023. The current functionality that allows teachers to view student emails will no longer be available. This feature was created a decade ago when schools relied on email to send assignments and feedback to students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Fall art projects and activities for kids are the topic of our blog post todat! If you’re anything like me, you get a kick out of seeing your kids or students express themselves creatively. And what better time to do it than Fall? The colors, the themes, and the natural elements all combine to offer a veritable playground for imagination. To make your life easier and to keep those little hands busy, I’ve scoured various corners of the web to compile a diverse list of Fall art project

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At MIND, we love to go all out on Halloween. Every year, a lot of us dress up as some of our favorite characters—some spooky, some funny, and some just outright adorable. Not to mention, it’s also a great way to celebrate JiJi culture while dressing up as some of our favorite ST Math characters. Check out how we celebrated last year! As much as we love Halloween, we also love finding new ways to get students excited about math.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Key points AI tools like ChatGPT can change the way students approach writing by facilitating rapid prototyping and offering real-time feedback Using AI to support student writing has the potential to help students see failure as an opportunity for growth See related article: Dear parents: 3 ways AI will show up in your child’s classroom this year This story originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Georgetown University’s Edunomics Lab documents the divergence between the growth of school staff and students. See detailed graphs below. Retrieved from [link] The stats on school staffing might seem like a violation of the laws of supply and demand. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift In the past decade, the population of elementary, middle and high school students in Massachusetts dropped by 42,000 while the number of school employees grew by 18,000.

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The Thinking Stick

OCTOBER 9, 2023

SWAPNA KRISHNA writes about space, science, and technology. You can find her at the YouTube channel Ad Astra , and her work has been published at outlets such as Wired, Engadget, The Verge, NPR, and Slate. Her new book provides a novel approach to mindfulness while learning more about science and history. Pocket Nature: Stargazing: Contemplate the Cosmos to Find Inner Peace Part of the Pocket Nature series, this petite volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations rela

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I make a habit of sitting at the lunch table and chatting with my preschool students every day. It is a wonderful time to talk with them. They are relaxed, sharing stories about pets, upcoming T-ball games and some truly terrible knock-knock jokes. Sometimes, those conversations take us in unexpected directions. During a pause in lunchtime chat last week, 5-year-old Iris (name changed to protect privacy) looked up at me, frowned, and said, “I wish I was white instead of Black.

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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 9, 2023

Key points: TED-Ed Lessons are a great way to inject some fun into learning a new topic During October, take advantage of creepy decorations and Halloween and use these videos to teach students some new facts See related article: 9 TED-Ed Lessons about different holiday origins It’s October, and for many students, that means pumpkins, scary decorations, and trick-or-treating on Halloween.

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MiddleWeb

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Don't devote all your class prep time to the start and middle of lessons, says teaching expert Curtis Chandler. Closure is critical if the learning is going to stick. See his wide selection of quick and meaningful wrap-ups to reinforce each lesson, including student favorites. The post Power Up the Learning in the Last Minutes of Class first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Three great school leaders , all finalists for National Principal of the Year, join me with insights , inspriation and strategies for school leadership as we celebrate National Principals Month. Thank you NASSP The post CELEBRATING PRINCIPALS with NASSP National Principal of the Year Finalists appeared first on Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Washington Depot, Connecticut – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum for school communities worldwide, recently launched the next generation of its online learning platform to make space exploration even easier and more engaging for students and educators alike. The upgraded platform includes enhancements to allow for more interactivity, personalization, and student-driven learning this school year and beyond.

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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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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2023

WASHINGTON – Inside a high school classroom, Bryan Martinez jots down several purchases that would require a short-term savings plan: shoes, phone, headphones, clothes, and food. This story also appeared in The Associated Press and The Christian Science Monitor His medium-term financial goals take a little more thought, but he settles on a car — he doesn’t have one yet — and vacations.

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Fractus Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As an educator, I’ve witnessed the incredible transformation of education through technology. The projector, like a guiding light, has played a significant role in this evolution. From its early days as the magic lantern to the modern digital classroom projector.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

To help educators and students nationwide observe World Mental Health Day, Discovery Education is offering a variety of new, free high-quality digital learning resources. Established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, World Mental Health Day seeks to Keep Reading Discovery Education Supports World Mental Health Day with New Free Resources for Students & Educators The post Discovery Education Supports World Mental Health Day with New Free Resources for Students & Educato

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Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Concentric Education, which offers student and family support services to K-12 districts, raised $5 million in Series A funding from New Markets Venture Partners. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Kide Science Acquired; PowerSchool Completes $300M Purchase of SchoolMessenger appeared first on Market Brief.

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N2Y

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Take advantage of more time for teaching and new ways to boost student engagement and growth. The post What’s New October appeared first on n2y.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " 1Why Your Library is (Kinda) Like a Starbucks. " After doing a keynote speech for a state library association last week, one of the directors in attendance came up and asked me, “What is a similar type of business to a public library?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Math Magician games are online math games designed to help students practice basic arithmetic skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The interface is usually pretty straightforward: you pick the operation you want to practice, and then you’re given a series of problems to solve as quickly as possible. Some Math Magician games have a timed element, teaching not just math but also time management—two birds, one stone, right?

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