Insights from NSF-Funded Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Digital Promise
MARCH 15, 2024
The post Insights from NSF-Funded Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on Digital Promise.
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Review: Microsoft Power BI Makes Data Actionable in K–12
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 15, 2024
For over 20 years, Fulton County Schools in Atlanta provided an annual “balanced scorecard” to stakeholders in a PDF format that included point-in-time data from all areas of the organization. However, school leaders wanted to modernize their approach so that stakeholders could get more specific, targeted and real-time information. So, we went looking for a comprehensive data analytics solution, and soon it became clear that Microsoft’s Power BI was the best choice for us.
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To Make Assignments More Meaningful, I’m Giving Students a More Authentic Audience
Edsurge
MARCH 15, 2024
This fall, after a restless night overthinking an assignment for my upcoming class and drinking three cups of not-strong-enough coffee, I added the final touch on my latest assignment for students in my World History II class. I was finally satisfied with the plan I had for my 10th graders, when it hit me: none of this actually matters. To be clear, this assignment would require students to analyze documents and write their own responses using evidence, which are important skills of course, but
Friday 5: The pivotal role of school libraries
eSchool News
MARCH 15, 2024
Key points: The K-12 school library is a critical part of the learning environment 5 digital tools for school libraries How one district used federal funds to boost its digital library For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub School libraries have evolved from stereotypical hush-hush environments to bustling resource centers where students not only learn to locate and evaluate information, but where they develop critical skills guided by digital media speciali
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COLUMN: The FAFSA fiasco could roll back years of progress. It must be fixed immediately
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 15, 2024
The cursing came loud and fast from a nearby room, followed by a slamming sound. This was a few years back, and I immediately suspected the culprit: the dreaded FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, with all its glitches and complexities. My husband was losing his cool while attempting to fill it out for the second time in two years. Across America right now, so are millions of parents , students and counselors, frustrated by a failed promise to finally streamline this unwieldy ga
Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking
eSchool News
MARCH 15, 2024
Key points: Collaboration and critical thinking skills will be vital once students move beyond the classroom PBL isn’t used enough–let’s change that Insights from educators: Priorities for 2023-2024 For more news on PBL, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Project-based learning (PBL) helps prepare students for college and beyond by actively engaging them in meaningful, relevant projects.
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9 St. Patrick’s Day Resources For Your Class
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MARCH 15, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity to the country. The day is marked by parades, wearing green clothing and accessories, traditional Irish music and dance, feasting, and the symbolic consumption of foods and beverages like corned beef, cabbage, and Irish stout.
Add a Color Key in Pixel Art
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MARCH 15, 2024
Pixel Art in Google Sheets is really fun, but how do you know what number corresponds to what color? Add a color key in pixel art. The post Add a Color Key in Pixel Art appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.
EdWeek Market Brief’s Coverage Named as Finalist for Business Journalism Awards
Marketplace K-12
MARCH 15, 2024
The publication's data journalism, reporting on stimulus funding, and analysis of overall industry trends have been recognized by the ASBPE and Neal awards. The post EdWeek Market Brief’s Coverage Named as Finalist for Business Journalism Awards appeared first on Market Brief.
Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?
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.
Building Collaboration Between IT and Teachers
Lightspeed Systems
MARCH 15, 2024
Today’s digital classroom requires collaboration between IT and teachers to deliver upon expected student learning outcomes.
Summary: Overcoming Barriers to MTSS
N2Y
MARCH 15, 2024
Explore this summary of how to overcome barriers to MTSS implementation. The post Summary: Overcoming Barriers to MTSS appeared first on n2y.
Protected: Financial Literacy Month: How to Prepare Students for a Financially Smart Future
Shake Up Learning
MARCH 15, 2024
The post Protected: Financial Literacy Month: How to Prepare Students for a Financially Smart Future appeared first on Shake Up Learning. This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: © Shake Up Learning 2023. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.
What Is a Digital Hall Pass, and How Does It Work?
Minga
MARCH 15, 2024
In the evolving landscape of educational technology, the digital hall pass stands out as a significant innovation, transforming the traditional means of managing student movement within schools. Gone are the days (and limitations) of paper passes and physical tokens — digital hall passes offer a streamlined, electronic alternative that enable educators to issue, approve, and monitor hall passes with unprecedented ease and efficiency.
Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu
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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