EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Despite the pandemic forcing more K–12 schools into some form of technology innovation, the American educational model has not seen massive shifts in recent years. That needs to change if today’s students are to become future ready, said Michael Meechin, Florida state director at the National Center on Education and the Economy. A former principal who won awards for his work, Meechin encouraged attendees at the National Future of Education Technology Conference at the Orange County Convention Ce

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2024

National Puzzle Day is celebrated on January 29th each year. It’s a day dedicated to enjoying and solving puzzles of all kinds, including jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, Sudoku, and various other brain teasers. Puzzle enthusiasts often use this day to engage in their favorite puzzle-solving activities and share their passion with others. Whether it’s a solo endeavor or a group activity, National Puzzle Day encourages people to exercise their minds and have fun with the challenges that pu

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

In the face of increasingly intelligent cybercriminals and rising threats, K–12 organizations must protect their networks and online environments from attacks. Cybersecurity remains the top priority for K–12 IT leaders, according to CoSN’s “2023 State of EdTech Leadership” report, with more schools prioritizing training for IT staff and end users last year than in 2022.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 29, 2024

The post Aspiration to Ecosystem: The Growth of Digital Promise’s Product Certifications appeared first on Digital Promise.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 29, 2024

The pandemic not only disrupted education temporarily; it also triggered permanent changes. One that is quietly taking place at colleges and universities is a major, expedited shift to online learning. Even after campuses reopened and the health threat diminished, colleges and universities continued to offer more online courses and added more online degrees and programs.

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MiddleWeb

JANUARY 29, 2024

To reduce confusion, math professor Dan Ilaria recommends: Stop saying “cancel” and use “name the operation.” Stop saying “plug in” and use “substitute.” Stop saying “reduce” and use “rewrite.” Stop saying “cross-multiply” and allow students to make sense of what they are solving. The post Stop Using These Four Words in Math Class first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Josie Ahlquist

JANUARY 29, 2024

How can social media strategy make an impact on campus life? Social media platforms provide a vibrant space to share valuable content and ignite discussions that empower and educate — from academic support to life skills in higher education.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Unlock the future of teaching with Magic School AI, one of the revolutionary AI tools transforming education

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 29, 2024

I’m principal of a high school with a well-known name, only because it’s the site of one of the most devastating school shootings in recent American history: Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. I’m also a mother, a neighbor and a witness to the enduring scars left by gun violence in our schools. As a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ Recovery Network, I participated in a congressional roundtable on gun violence following October’s deadly massacre in Lewiston, M

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techlearning

JANUARY 29, 2024

The best of BETT 2024 is all lined up here live from the show as the latest education tech gets revealed.

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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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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 29, 2024

TRANSLATED BY CESAR SERGOVIA WAUKEGAN, Illinois — En una soleada pero animada tarde de noviembre dentro de la escuela secundaria Robert Abbott, seis niñas de octavo grado rápidamente entraron en un salón de clases pequeño pero colorido y se sientan en un círculo. Yuli Paez-Naranjo, consejera de Working on Womanhood (WOW), tenía una camiseta violeta de WOW mientras dirigía al grupo en una discusión sobre cómo los valores pueden informar las decisiones.

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techlearning

JANUARY 29, 2024

These top online quiz-authoring platforms give teachers abundant choices in designing quizzes of every variety

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SplashLearn

JANUARY 29, 2024

Teaching methods have come a long way, but traditional lectures are still common in schools and colleges. Yet, how often do these conventional methods truly captivate and involve our students in the learning journey? Consider this: a 2023 study by Dang Ngoc Trung points out a critical gap in traditional education. Trung notes, “Although lectures […] The post What is Cooperative Learning:Benefits, How to Use & More first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Vizor

JANUARY 29, 2024

How can you make your school IT budget go further and reduce your workload. That’s the question many schools and districts are facing as they deal with tight budgets and looming deadlines. With ESSER III funds expiring in September, schools need to make smart decisions about their IT spending. In this blog post, we’ll explore 10 tips that can help you optimize your IT budget and reduce your workload at the same time.

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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 Thinking Stick

JANUARY 29, 2024

Dr. Lorea Martínez introduces the HEART model, which stands for Five Essential Social-Emotional Skills. The model aims to provide educators with a research-based framework for teaching and practicing these skills. Martinez emphasizes the importance of seeing social-emotional learning (SEL) as a paradigm shift and life skills rather than just a checklist of tasks.

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Lightspeed Systems

JANUARY 29, 2024

The post Strengthen Your Protection of Students on BYOD and IoT Devices with Lightspeed Filter™ appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2024

Key points: School leaders must implement models to deter school violence See article: How districts can proactively protect against school shootings See article: 4 considerations for school safety solutions For more news on school safety, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page For three consecutive years, the U.S has had a record high number of school shootings, resulting in a repetitive cycle of grievances, anger, and frustration.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 29, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Sponsored by ClassLink When it comes to cybersecurity, the old adage rings true: a good offense is your best defense. Experts during the edLeader Panel “ Proactive Leadership Regarding Cybersecurity in School Systems ” stressed schools need to know that it’s not a matter of IF a breach will happen but WHEN, and proactive planning is the most effective protection schools can provide right

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2024

BOSTON – The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has expanded its ALL in Tutoring reading initiative to include evidence-based resources from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. The resources are available for students in grades three through eight who are participating in the ALL In Tutoring Reading Initiative and who are not proficient on the Virginia Standards of Learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2024

Key points: A national STEM festival will encourage STEM engagement among students See article: Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators See article: STEM programs can’t keep up with AI–let’s focus on Power Skills For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education have announced a public-private partnership in co-hosting the first-ever National STEM Festival in April 2024, a nationwide effort to identify and e

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