EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2023

A growing number of K–12 schools that have recently suffered damaging ransomware attacks have had to cancel classes. This is not a problem that’s going to disappear anytime soon: SonicWall's 2023 Cyber Threat Report found that ransomware attacks against K–12 schools in 2022 were up an alarming 827 percent over 2021. One reason that K–12 institutions are vulnerable is their increased digital footprint due to wider adoption of technology, such as cloud-based systems and tools to support remote and

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2023

With shifting societal norms, advances in technology and evolving pedagogical practices at play, it's no surprise that change is the only constant in education. Rapidly changing technology, particularly the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education has positioned faculty and leaders with a pivotal decision to make: Stick with the known comfort of traditional methods or experiment with the enticing, yet intimidating, potential of AI.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 4, 2023

Ways to introduce yourself to students is the topic of our blog post today! Ever found yourself standing in front of a sea of fresh faces on the first day of school, feeling a mix of excitement, anticipation, and just a tinge of nervousness? We’ve all been there. The first impression we make as educators can set the tone for the rest of the school year.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2023

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This is part one in a two-part series. The second part focuses on potential solutions to challenges faced by the teaching profession. Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to get these stories and more delivered straight to your inbox. Howard McLean is worried.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 4, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast During the edLeader Panel “ Inclusive Technology: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Learners ,” prominent education leaders emphasized the critical role of integrating inclusive technology systems within schools. The discussion centered around the unveiling of the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) framework, an initiative supported by the U.S.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Key points: The FCC is calling attention to the urgent need for more tools–including funding–to combat K-12 cybersecurity risks A new proposal would allocate up to $200 million over three years to harden cyber defenses and determine the most effective methods to protect schools and libraries See related article: Are ransomware attacks the new snow days?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Boston – Schools around the world and across the United States have launched partnerships with VHS Learning this year to provide their students with rich, engaging online courses in a variety of disciplines. These new schools join more than 600 high schools worldwide that use VHS Learning online courses to expand their school’s student offerings. New international school participants this year include the American International School of Budapest in Nagykovácsi, Hungary; American International S

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Hubbli

AUGUST 4, 2023

Introduction: The School Funding Dilemma In private education, school funding is an ongoing challenge. With the integration of digital technologies, schools are finding new and innovative ways to enhance their funding efforts. This article explores the myriad ways that digital technologies are reshaping school funding strategies. Digital Technologies and School Funding: The Connection The fusion of digital technologies with school funding strategies has given birth to a new era of efficiency and

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 4, 2023

These five strategies social emotional learning strategies will not only benefit students, but can also be beneficial to teachers, too. The post 5 Strategies For Incorporating Social Emotional Learning Into Your Classroom appeared first on TeachThought.

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SpeechTechie

AUGUST 4, 2023

The title of this post is both an encouragement and some specific features I wanted to let you know about! You first of all probably know singing is a hobby for me and a self-regulation strategy. My husband and I have been back on our BS and adding to our playlist monthly. There are good resources and research for using music in speech and language therapy , and we of course know that for many of our students it is supported by the client values prong of EBP (a natural motivator and therapeutic

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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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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 4, 2023

As a public resource presented by Reimagined Campus Security, LLC in partnership with Gaggle “ Fridays with Chief Trawick ” shares insight, information, and awareness to guide schools regarding safety and preparedness. Chief Thomas Y. Trawick, Jr. (Ret.) is the former Chief of Safety and Security for Clayton County Public Schools where he recently retired.

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Sell Courses Online

AUGUST 4, 2023

Kajabi is an online platform that allows creators to build and sell digital products, such as online courses and memberships.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

Pew Research recently reported that about half of Americans regularly get their news from social media. Really? Isn’t SM where you share personal information, stay in touch with friends and families, post pictures of weddings and birthdays, and gossip? So why do students turn to it for news? This stat may explain it: 60% of people don’t trust traditional news sources.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2023

SAN DIEGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internet Safety Labs , a non-profit organization dedicated to independent software product safety testing, today announced a big leap forward to help ensure mobile app safety for K-12 students, families and educators with the introduction of the App Microscope. Funded with support from the Internet Society Foundation , the new web-based resource is designed to help school technology decision-makers and other interested parties pierce the technology fog and t

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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

AUGUST 4, 2023

HOUSTON — Steve Lachelop stood in front of a hostile audience on the morning of May 18 to ask for help. It was two weeks until the Texas Education Agency, where he’s a deputy commissioner, would remove Houston’s elected school board from their jobs. This story also appeared in The Washington Post In their place would be people hand-picked by agency head Mike Morath, an appointee of Republican governor Greg Abbott.

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