EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2023

Technology is central to the educational experience today. But before educators can pass along the benefits to their students, they must be taught how to effectively leverage tech tools themselves. “The only way that technology adoption is going to be successful is if teachers are trained to actually integrate it into their teaching and education process,” says Mike Peters, senior manager of customer enablement for education solutions at CDW∙G.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 10, 2023

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 10, 2023

Digital Promise shares four strategies for ensuring smoother adoption and integration of education technology products within districts and schools

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2023

This summer, many district and school IT teams are facing an eternal question: Is now the right time for a Windows upgrade? A closer look at Windows 11 for Education may sway those still operating on Windows 10 or a competing platform. With Windows 11 for Education, Microsoft addresses some of the big post-pandemic challenges of its education users: supporting student equity, accessibility and security.

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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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Digital Promise

AUGUST 10, 2023

The post Building Together: Staff Share Reflections from the Badge Summit appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2023

Employers these days are moving to skills-based hiring — looking for signs that candidates have specific abilities rather than just checking for a college degree as a default qualification. The embrace of competencies over credentials is driven by ongoing shortages of talent in many sectors, which was underlined just last week, when the U.S. Department of Labor reported a near-record 9.5 million job openings and a robust employment situation.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Key points: Being a successful teacher is about more than academics–you must understand students’ unique struggles Students thrive when they see educators who look like them, especially when that educator radiates positivity, perseverance, and respect See related article: ISTELive, Abbott Elementary, and a push for Black educator representation As a teacher at High Road School of Delaware , an individualized special education program aimed at strengthening each student’s academic, so

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 10, 2023

Projectors for Classrooms is the topic of our blog post today! The world of edtech is buzzing with innovations, but it’s often daunting to pinpoint the right device that seamlessly complements the educational environment. Projectors, for instance, are quintessential in modern classrooms, transforming traditional lessons into vibrant visual tales that captivate young minds.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Key points: While some reports have teachers wary of AI, a new survey reveals that approximately half of teachers are excited about its potential Teachers say they can use AI for research, lesson plans, generating classroom materials, and more See related article: Is generative AI a new secret weapon, or just another gadget? Roughly half of teachers say they are excited about AI’s potential in the classroom and say they believe it increases learning equity, according to a new survey from s

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 10, 2023

Phone stands for recording is the topic of our blog post today! As teachers, we constantly evolve, adapting to the shifting paradigms of education and embracing innovative tools that enhance our teaching methods. In today’s digital age, our smartphones have become essential tools, not just for communication, but as indispensable teaching aids.

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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

AUGUST 10, 2023

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. — Curriculum Associates recently launched its Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative to support the professional growth of rising school principals nationwide. Through this program, the inaugural class of 16 principals representing schools across 16 states will have the opportunity to receive monthly, high-quality professional development and grow as leaders as they work in small cohorts to analyze data, learn to plan strategically, and share information with dif

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

AUGUST 10, 2023

Legal restrictions placed on the amount of time young people in China can play video games may be less effective than originally thought, a new study has revealed.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Arkansas’ LISA Academy public charter school district today announced the renewal of its partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Thanks to this continued collaboration, students across the LISA Academy district will continue using Discovery Education’s engaging digital and print services to explore their curiosity about all subjects.

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techlearning

AUGUST 10, 2023

Tech & Learning's Innovative Leader Awards celebrate outstanding school district leaders who are reshaping and reimagining the future of education.

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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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AUGUST 10, 2023

Introduction The school curriculum is a delicate balance between preserving educational traditions and embracing new methodologies. In private schools, this equilibrium is particularly vital. This article explores practical and implementable strategies to marry traditional and modern teaching within the school curriculum. 1. Hybrid Learning Environments Hybrid learning environments that combine face-to-face teaching with online instruction are emerging as an effective way for private schools to

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2023

At the end of her first day as a full-time teacher, Caitlin Mercado logged out of Zoom and turned off her computer in her parents’ basement. Then she cried. Mercado had wanted to be a teacher ever since she’d spent time in high school working with preschool kids. Caitlin Mercado works with her second-grade students at Ritchie Park Elementary School in Rockville, Maryland.

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techlearning

AUGUST 10, 2023

At the recent ISTELive23 conference, generative AI was definitely the hottest topic on the agenda.

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Kyle Pace

AUGUST 10, 2023

The rise of online gaming has sparked a transformation in various industries, and education is no exception. Leveraging gaming strategies, specifically those found in online casinos, can provide a novel approach to engage American teens in computer technology courses. Gamification, or the application of gaming principles in non-gaming contexts, has become a powerful tool in education.

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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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techlearning

AUGUST 10, 2023

Education leaders share reading intervention strategies used to help students meet grade-level literacy objectives.

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MiddleWeb

AUGUST 10, 2023

If you’re looking for a book to guide your community of educators in collaborative reflections on math practice, Nicora Placa’s book will give you the tools. The practices will jump off the page with ready-to-use protocols and debrief questions, writes math educator Mona Iehl. The post Collaborative Coaching to Boost Math Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

In the 21 st -century workplace, success requires strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity skills. While technology has opened a world of learning opportunities for students beyond the classroom, many teachers lack access to these resources and the know-how to integrate them effectively. By establishing a STEAM lab, teachers can acquire the necessary resources to prepare students for the future by cultivating their 21 s t -century skills.

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MiddleWeb

AUGUST 10, 2023

Phyllis Fagell’s Middle School Superpowers offers parents and educators productive ways to help tweens deal with change, social missteps, missed opportunities and disappointment as they encounter adolescent challenges. A must read, says consultant Anne Anderson. The post Help Tweens Develop Resilience Superpowers first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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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Kyle Pace

AUGUST 10, 2023

Building Virtual Communities In the age of technological advancement, where innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are shaping our world, the interest in robotics has seen exponential growth. For tech-savvy teenagers, who have grown up surrounded by gadgets and are familiar with coding from an early age, the field of robotics presents endless opportunities for learning and exploration.

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