Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 5, 2023
Many educators–and students–would like to use video to share ideas, but can’t master the skills required to edit out parts they don’t want. One of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors has a simple way to accomplish this: How to Cut Unwanted Parts of a Video: a Step-By-Step Guide Video editing is a powerful tool that enables you to refine your footage, eliminate unwanted sections, and produce professional-looking content.
Iterating Toward Openness
JULY 5, 2023
I’ve limited myself to one hour of writing for this post, so it’s more a collection of thoughts than a coherent narrative. I expect I’ll have lots more to say on this topic in the future. For now, I just want to get the beginnings of this idea out into the world, together with some initial implications. Since ChatGPT’s meteoric rise to popularity, I’ve constantly been amazed by the creative ways people have imagined to make use of generative AI.
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Edsurge
JULY 5, 2023
Joshua Davenport feels like he really knows how to talk to people. After a stint as a restaurant server, eight years working as a community crisis liaison, and the last three years as a restorative interventionist in a public high school, he’s learned how to read people, how to build their trust, and how to form meaningful connections with them. Those are all skills that he expects will serve him well when he becomes a classroom teacher in the not-too-distant future.
techlearning
JULY 5, 2023
Cybersecurity was the No. 1 concern of edtech leaders, a CoSN survey reveals. These easy-to-implement tips can help any school district quickly address cybersecurity weaknesses.
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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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JULY 5, 2023
A 'non-threatening assessment' is one that provides data for teachers without the 'pressure' of tests and other traditional assessments. The post 60 Non-Threatening Formative Assessment Techniques appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
JULY 5, 2023
Key points: Cybersecurity is a risk to anyone with a device–no matter their age Children are uniquely vulnerable, and strategies like password managers and open communication can help shore up strong cybersecurity practices See related article: Preparing for ransomware attacks begins with education We are living at a time when many of the most advanced, profitable, technologically-sophisticated companies in the world are barely treading water when it comes to cybersecurity.
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eSchool News
JULY 5, 2023
Key points: By fostering stronger educator and caregiver communication, students can be better equipped to retain learning this summer In order to inspire a lifelong love reading, consider guiding students to identify reading opportunities that complement their interests in their daily lives See related article: 6 ways to help reluctant readers become booklovers It’s been great to see students’ faces back in-person collaborating with one another and their teachers, but there’s no doubt the pande
techlearning
JULY 5, 2023
Legends of Learning is a curriculum-aligned math and science games resource for students.
ScienceDaily (EdTech section)
JULY 5, 2023
Encouraging adolescents to feel capable and purposeful -- rather than just happy -- could improve their academic results as well as their mental health, according to new research which recommends changing how wellbeing is supported in schools. The study involved over 600 teenagers from schools in England and examined two aspects of wellbeing: life satisfaction (which roughly equates to how happy a person is) and 'eudaimonia', which incorporates feelings of competence, motivation, self-esteem and
eSchool News
JULY 5, 2023
Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced the winners of the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist US National Championship. The champions topped 185 finalists at the live competitive event in Orlando, Florida, and the first-place winners will head to the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship in Orlando, Florida, USA in August.
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.
MiddleWeb
JULY 5, 2023
Writing from her background in working with students who were born outside of the U.S and are new to the country, the language, the culture, and the school system, Dr, Stephanie Dewing shares five tips to engage these newcomers. Included: assets-based language development. The post 5 Tips to Welcome and Engage Our Newcomers first appeared on MiddleWeb.
PlagiarismCheck
JULY 5, 2023
Introduction: AI tools for writing are rapidly evolving, which is excellent. But this is a legitimate concern, particularly from the point of view of academic integrity. Can plagiarism detection systems like Turnitin effectively identify AI-generated content? How to reliably determine who wrote the essay : a student or ChatGPT? And if artificial intelligence is used to paraphrase someone else’s existing text?
Evelyn Learning
JULY 5, 2023
Financial literacy is an essential life skill that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their personal finances. By introducing financial concepts and practices at an early age, we equip children with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex financial landscape they will encounter as adults. Understanding concepts like budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management enables young students to develop responsible financial habits and make sound financial choice
SplashLearn
JULY 5, 2023
Homeschooling is a very rewarding journey, but it requires significant efforts from parents. When understanding how to homeschool in a rapidly changing environment, you should follow the best practices within the domain. You can evolve your own approach to teaching and develop a direct relationship with your child to gauge what works best for them. […] The post How to Homeschool: 10 Strategies for Parents & Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
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.
MIND Research Institute
JULY 5, 2023
This blog was originally published on K20Connect A review of current state assessment data post-pandemic found that most states have less than 50% proficiency in math across the country. Inequity was pointed out in several states' report card data. In California , 84% of Black and 79% of Hispanic students were not proficient in math. Maryland’s School Report Card indicated that Hispanic and Latino students are more impacted than others.
Lightspeed Systems
JULY 5, 2023
Austin, Texas – July 5, 2023 — Lightspeed Systems® (“Lightspeed”) the leader in safe, secure, and equitable education technology, has won the prestigious 2023 Tech & Learning Award for Best of Show for its innovative product, Lightspeed Digital Insight —with notable recognition for its Digital Equity module. This standout solution from Lightspeed was selected from among the top achievers in the edtech sector.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 5, 2023
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: PHILADELPHIA — If you’re going to celebrate yourself as “Moms Rocking the Cradle of Liberty” on your SWAG, it’s fair t
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