EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2023
Google made headlines last year when it imposed storage limits on the cloud applications in its Google Workspace for Education suite. Though K–12 schools were relatively unaffected by the change compared with higher education institutions, the news did cause many district administrators and IT leaders to re-evaluate their cloud storage usage and needs.
eSchool News
AUGUST 25, 2023
Key points: The digital divide is growing wider, exacerbated by unequal access Edtech software can bridge the divide by ensuring students have equal access to resources and support See related article: 4 ways school leaders can target the homework gap The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront the stark reality of inequities in our education system.
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Lightspeed Systems
AUGUST 25, 2023
School districts across the nation face an uphill battle when it comes to providing adequate mental health and safety support to students. The Great Resignation left school safety teams short-staffed and overwhelmed—a dangerous combination as school violence is on the rise and student mental health is on the decline. Download your copy of the 7 Strategies for Improving Student Safety with Technology ebook to learn how safety and mental health teams can use technology to improve student safety, r
eSchool News
AUGUST 25, 2023
Key points: Educators are looking to formative and summative assessments to inform classroom instruction Concerns remain about assessment literacy and quality See related article: 4 engaging assessment ideas for middle and high school The majority of educators believe their school or district has an assessment-focused culture, but there are gaps in K-12 assessment literacy and familiarity with state standards, according to the 2023 State of Assessment in K-12 Education report from Instructure an
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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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 25, 2023
Residential schools is the topic of our blog post today! Canada prides itself on being a nation built on diversity and inclusion, but there’s a dark chapter in our history that we must face with humility and resolve. As a Canadian citizen and an educational researcher, I feel a profound sense of shame for the period of history when Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes and sent to residential schools.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
AUGUST 25, 2023
Lance Rougeux the Senior VP of Curriculum, Instruction & Student Engagement at Discovery is my guest. Many people see the industry as the place where the salesperson comes from, but companies in education are on top of what’s going on Keep Reading IGNITING STUDENT CURIOSITY IN THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR The post IGNITING STUDENT CURIOSITY IN THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR appeared first on Equity in Education.
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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
AUGUST 25, 2023
I was making a Harry Potter themed Quizizz and was sharply reminded that ChatGPT does NOT think. Use AI but be careful trusting the output of AI. ChatGPT is not thinking The post Um No ChatGPT – You Are NOT Thinking appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Hubbli
AUGUST 25, 2023
Optimizing your school marketing strategies is vital in today’s competitive environment. This comprehensive guide will help you understand how to not only track but also improve the performance of your marketing initiatives. Let’s delve in. Set Clear Goals and Objectives for Your Marketing Campaigns Before launching any campaign, outline distinct goals and objectives.
Lightspeed Systems
AUGUST 25, 2023
Overview OVERVIEW With a strong focus on data governance, Fayette County Public Schools partners with Lightspeed Systems® to effectively manage their edtech ecosystem—in and outside of the classroom. Lightspeed’s Engagement & Impact solution provides Fayette County with a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution that ensures student data privacy, empowers teachers to manage devices within the classroom, and enables smart and informed edtech decision making.
Marketplace K-12
AUGUST 25, 2023
A consultant to school districts talks about the implications of a new cybersecurity pilot program announced by the FCC. The post More Money for Schools to Defend Against K-12 Cyberattacks Could Be On The Way appeared first on Market Brief.
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.
SplashLearn
AUGUST 25, 2023
We all want our children to be successful in life. While academic achievements are crucial, social skills play an equally vital role in their future success. One powerful way to enhance a child’s social skills is by teaching them about verbs. Verbs are action words that empower children to communicate effectively, understand sentences, and comprehend […] The post 100+ List of English Verbs for Kids to Improve Their English first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 25, 2023
I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are from members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, from tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate me
SplashLearn
AUGUST 25, 2023
Just yesterday, while it was pouring outside, my friend exclaimed, “It’s raining cats and dogs!” My little one, puzzled, turned to me and asked, “Mumma, can cats and dogs fall from the sky? That got me thinking about how crucial it is to teach these phrases, called “idioms,” to kids. Idioms for kids are like […] The post 41 Best Idioms for Kids- With Examples & Easy Explanations first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
eSchool News
AUGUST 25, 2023
Portland, OR – The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the winners of the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators. The awards program, operated in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and MCH Strategic Data, and for the first time this year with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), spotlights innovative products, technologies, and services that are changing the world of STEM education.
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.
Vizor
AUGUST 25, 2023
Having a systematic way of logging and managing IT issues and facilities work orders as help desk tickets is important. However, too many help desk tickets can overwhelm IT and facilities teams leading to longer resolution times and lower user satisfaction. As a school help desk team, you certainly don’t want to discourage students, faculty and staff from submitting issues, however there are strategies and tactics you can introduce to help reduce the number of tickets.
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