EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Hybrid cloud environments have evolved significantly in recent years, spurred by the shift to remote learning during the pandemic. Many early adopters limited their use of cloud services to long-term storage for backup data. But over time, IT professionals have become more comfortable with relying on cloud service providers. Today, schools have become more comfortable with moving applications to the cloud.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions about computers. As often as possible, I’ll share those with you as well as my solutions. They’re always brief and focused. Enjoy! Q: My desktop icons disappeared for no known reason. What do I do? A: This is a question I get more often than you’d think. One moment, they’re all there, lined up like little soldiers.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As technology becomes more integrated into learning and teaching, IT must evolve from a support function to a strategic partner in driving learning innovation. Modernizing K–12 data infrastructure to enhance efficiency, agility and robustness becomes mission critical with limited IT resources. The use of cloud-based technology in schools has grown more complex and widespread, giving way to various methods to protect private student data in the cloud.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The post How Designing Personalized Micro-credentials Can Support Adult Learners’ Journeys appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. — Carrie Rodgers gestures toward the silver medallion sitting atop her fridge, then waves it off. It’s nothing really, she shrugs. Still, she reaches for the disc and sets it on the kitchen counter for a closer look. Two roofs and a pair of windows are etched into its center. Encircling the outline of those homes, the badge reads, “MAKE COLORADO AFFORDABLE 2022,” and below it, “IN GRATITUDE FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By LeiLani Cauthen With A.I. arriving in schools, questions of its use and possible threat to teaching and learning have erupted across the world. We looked back at what Learning Counsel’s 2022 National Digital Transition Surveys asked about how teachers, and separately, administrators define teaching today. Surprisingly, the results showed some big differences.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Key points: AI has a place in the classroom, but students shouldn’t rely on it to write papers Educators can use a few key strategies to identify AI-generated work See related article: Debunking common myths about AI in education As the school year starts, the excitement and stress about the potential use of generative AI has K-12 teachers and university faculty collectively stressed about these new tools and their potential impact on instruction.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

New features in Google Docs, Workspace, speed up using docs significantly. The trick is to get into the habit searching the Google Docs menus. Search the Google Docs Menus by using the new search icon, it's more powerful than you think. The post Try This: Search the Google Docs Menus appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Key points: The COVID-19 pandemic invited a number of hackers trying to take advantage of cybersecurity risks One of the biggest barriers to strong cybersecurity practices is money See related article: Schools are at a greater risk for cyberattacks than ever before As COVID-19 swept the nation beginning in 2019, no one knew just how life-altering the pivot to remote work and education would be.

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MiddleWeb

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When we give students time to read a book they’ve chosen, time to practice skills and strategies they’ve been taught, time to read for pleasure and intellectual growth, time to talk about what they’ve read, they build reading stamina and endurance, write Dorfman and Krupp. The post Independent Reading Helps Build Endurance first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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 Thinking Stick

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Jeff begins by emphasizing how ChatGPT enable educators to offer tailored content and support to a diverse range of students, meeting them at their individual learning levels. He cites examples of how this AI-driven technology can adapt lessons, provide personalized feedback, and assist students with varying needs, making the learning experience more inclusive and engaging.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Tempers get short. Test scores suffer. On the worst days, schools close, and students lose days of learning while parents’ schedules are disrupted. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift Yorkwood Elementary in Baltimore, before it finally got air conditioning last year, was subject to closure by the district on any day the forecast hit 90 degrees by 10 a.m.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Coaching is a core element of supporting teacher learning and growth. Whether provided by a principal after a classroom observation or district curriculum specialist leading a PLC, instructional coaching best practices are important for consistent coaching. For school leaders and administrators thinking about the most effective coaching for their teachers, there’s a lot to consider, including: which teachers, from new to veteran, can benefit from coaching, obstacles, such as “teacher resis

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

ADDRESSING DISPROPORTIONATE DISCIPLINE WITH BLACK STUDENTS.A REVIEW OF TWO NEW STUDIES WITH DR. HOWIE KNOFF OF PROJECT ACHIEVE The post ADDRESSING DISPROPORTIONATE DISCIPLINE WITH BLACK STUDENTS appeared first on Equity in 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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

NEW YORK — Tutor.com , one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced today that it has been selected by the South Orange & Maplewood School District to provide round-the-clock online tutoring for students in grades 3 through 12 at no cost to them. Through the partnership, expert tutors are available 24/7, and 1-to-1 tutoring for each student is unlimited.

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Hubbli

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to student retention, the focus is often on current pupils. However, an effective student retention strategy should also include a strong alumni relations program. In this article, we will explore how alumni can play a significant role in bolstering student retention in PreK-12 schools. How Alumni Relations Affect Student Retention Having a robust alumni network can be an influential factor in your school’s student retention efforts.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Adding ChatGPT plugins are simple and can help you teach more effectively

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Discovery Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Lesson planning involves many steps—reviewing and matching standards to content, selecting strategies, writing activities—but a very important step is reflecting on the perspectives that are presented and whether they are relatable and authentic. For one Arizona teacher, Jillian Hernandez, the opportunity to help the Discovery Education team curate a channel highlighting Native Arizona stories and […] The post Connecting Students with Native Stories appeared first on Discovery Education B

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

1. JiJi Day JiJi Day is a wonderful opportunity to observe and cultivate a positive school culture around a love of learning math, perseverance, and the thrill of success. We put together a collection of ways that you can celebrate in this previous blog post ! 2. Math Awareness Month For Mathematics Awareness Month, we've put together a blog and compiled some fun math facts, math jokes and puns, and engaging math activities and brainteasers everyone can enjoy.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

"DEI + Belonging for Library Leaders and Staffers: Fostering Welcoming and Inclusive Environments" Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with special guest Tiffany Castagno and organized by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : This webinar will explore cultivating an environment of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) , and the benefits of balancing empathy and assertiveness while listening to and understanding the needs of colleagues and the community.

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In the past, we've run seasonal challenges for you so that schools' are encouraged to increase student ST Math usage. However, we know one size doesn't fit all but we don't want you to start from scratch when building your own ST Math Usage Challenge. So, we’re featuring three of our most popular national challenges to inspire you and get your creative juices flowing for your own challenge strategy!

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PlagiarismCheck

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In “Do Schools Kill Creativity?”, one of the most watched TED talks of all time, creativity expert and educator Sir Ken Robinson stressed the importance of fostering out-of-the-box thinking back in 2006. This urgency is even more apparent now, in the age of AI intelligence. When all answers seem to be one-button-click away, the challenge becomes not memorizing or finding the piece of knowledge but navigating, processing, and comprehending the information we get.

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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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SplashLearn

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Do you ever look around and notice shapes all around you? You may see a round clock on the wall, a square picture frame, or even a triangle-shaped pizza slice! Shapes are everywhere, and guess what? They’re super important for kids to learn about when they’re little. So, let’s explore some of the best shape […] The post 15 Best Shape Activities For Preschoolers in 2023 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Both independent studies with LearnPlatform confirm 3P Learning’s reading and math programs are connected to improved math and reading performance 3P Learning, a global leader in online education for school-aged students, announces Mathseeds, the company’s mathematics program for early learners, Keep Reading 3P Learning’s Mathseeds & Reading Eggs Programs Satisfy Level II & Level III ESSA Requirements The post 3P Learning’s Mathseeds & Reading Eggs Programs Satisfy Level II &

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Usually, when I begin writing an essay, I’m hopeful, or at least determined. Not this time. I’m making myself write this essay, even though it scares me. Writing about bodies – about my body – scares me. Our bodies are so sexualized and commodified that talking about them in school or in relation to school feels almost forbidden. When we talk about our bodies, especially bodies perceived as feminine, many people immediately think about sex.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While not new, generative AI (artificial intelligence) has rapidly ascended to the top of the K-12 education scene this year, creating fervor amongst a community with much to resolve already—declining benchmarks, limited budgets, staffing shortages, enrollment declines, and student wellness concerns to name a few. Since its coming out party in November 2022 , generative AI has education leaders scrambling to discover its wide-ranging implications.

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Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

How do you read? Do you prefer holding a book in your hand or reading on the go on your smartphone or tablet? This question would be futile ten years back when the scale would tip towards physical books. But in this digital era, the balance seems to have shifted. For hundreds of years, print media has been the norm. However, with the boom in the sales of smartphones, tablets, iPads, and Kindles, the paradigm of the publishing industry has become dynamic.

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