EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When Erin Ford joined Virginia’s Chesterfield County Public Schools as director of technology services, she became concerned about the way the district monitored its technology assets. “We were tracking Chromebooks in a vendor-supported asset management system,” she says. “We also inventoried adult-user laptops in an older, on-premises system. Most other inventory, such as interactive whiteboards, document cameras, projectors and printers, was categorized in spreadsheets across several departmen

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Beata Mirecka-Jakubowska, M.A. Founder & CEO, Intercultural Education Consulting The metaverse, a virtual, interconnected, and immersive digital space where users can interact with each other and digital environments, holds tremendous potential to transform education. It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Key points: Student engagement is key to an authentic learning experience It also allows students to develop the right attitude to approach learning See related article: 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture When you think of education, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For some, it might be a pile of homework or a stack of books that need reading.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Fall bulletin board decorations are the topic of our blog post today! Fall is a fantastic time to bring that seasonal autumnal charm right into the classroom! And trust me, as someone who’s spent over 15 years in the teaching field, I can tell you that a little classroom décor can go a long way in setting the mood and stimulating learning. That’s why I’m so pumped to share with you some of the best Amazon finds for fall-themed classroom bulletin board decorations.

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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.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Key points: SEL is critical for students, and it should be a key part of before- and after-school programs SEL should be embedded throughout every program, starting with students’ arrival See related article: It’s critical to promote mental health supports at the start of the school year Incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) throughout the school day has risen in popularity over the last few years, especially to counteract the increasing rates of anxiety and depression in students si

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Fall classroom decorations are the topic of our blog post today! There’s just something about the fall that invigorates the senses and sparks creativity, don’t you agree? As someone who’s passionate about educational technology and fostering vibrant learning environments, I get particularly excited about decking out classrooms in autumnal splendor.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dr. Jenny Milward, Executive Director of the Alliance , is our guest today with info on how important this all is to your students and community with a preview of the upcoming NAME conference October 23-26 The post THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MEDICAID IN EDUCATION appeared first on Equity in Education.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Last year, Brandi Pitts’ kindergarten students were struggling with a software program meant to help them with math. The tool was supposed to enable teachers to tailor their instruction to individual students’ learning needs, but even the kids who had strong math skills weren’t doing well. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift At a training session this summer, Pitts, a teacher at Oakdale Elementary in Sandy, Utah, learned why: The program works best when teachers supervise kids rather than sen

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techlearning

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Wonder Twins Jeni Long and Sallee Clark combine together to form Jenallee, a dynamic partnership to support the use of edtech

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

More than 40 million Americans — roughly one out of every seven adults — have earned college credit but have no degree to show for their time and money. Florida native Alix Petkov is one of them. He enrolled in college right after high school with the idea of becoming a psychiatrist. Unaware that this career choice required medical school — and unable to afford college, much less a graduate education — Petkov changed majors twice and found himself making only halting progress toward a bachelor’s

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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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MiddleWeb

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Middle schoolers encounter and process information in ever-changing ways, writes teacher Jason DeHart, who uses podcasting opportunities in his ELA classroom to teach fluency, explore genre, and engage with authors and authentic audiences. Learn about his six-step strategy. The post Use Podcasting to Teach Fluency, Explore Genre first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Fractus Learning

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Planning is critical for school teachers to organize their time, daily classroom responsibilities, tasks, duties, and important information. A teacher planner is essential to a teacher’s classroom management toolkit to help create a well-run classroom environment and keeps teachers motivated.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Empatico connects student classes across the planet to work and interact together.

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The Thinking Stick

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this episode Dr. Kraft shatters misconceptions and reveals the power of gaming for building social-emotional skills. How can educators effectively integrate gaming into their SEL programs? Are You Ready To Unlock the Power of Gaming? The power of gaming can be harnessed to forge strong peer connections among students. By instilling the elements of gaming in social-emotional learning, students can be encouraged to reflect on their emotions and reactions in gaming scenarios, apply insights to r

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Honda and Discovery Education today launched a new multi-year safety initiative to help address the nearly one-third of annual traffic fatalities in the U.S. involving drivers under the age of 25. Honda is building on its “Safety For Everyone” approach by Keep Reading Honda & Discovery Education Team Up to Advance Teen Driver Education & Safety Awareness The post Honda & Discovery Education Team Up to Advance Teen Driver Education & Safety Awareness appeared first on Equity i

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PlagiarismCheck

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A reliable plagiarism checker will indicate when you or your students seem to borrow someone else`s ideas. The plagiarism detection tools help you to stay safe, creative – and plagiarism-free. That is why choosing a trustworthy ally in your content-creation or assignment-checking journey is crucial. Here are the best free plagiarism checkers for your consideration.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Wilson Tsu, President and Founder of Power Notes is my guest. on the role of parents, students and teachers as this new era begins.Learn a bit more at [link] The post THE ETHICS OF A.I. IN K12 appeared first on Equity in Education.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We've just posted a new podcast by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " A Power Blackout at the Library: Now What? " In this podcast episode, Dr. Steve Albrecht talks about the safety, security, and stress management challenges facing library leaders and staffers if the power goes out in the building.

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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The word “meritocracy” has reached new heights, becoming ubiquitous in everyday conversation and in debates about identity politics. The concept is seemingly simple: Strong ability yields well-earned roles in the workforce. And yet, in the tech sector where I work, I bear witness to a world of gender and racial homogeneity that fails to represent the gender and racial heterogeneity of the United States.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Ever since schools reopened and resumed in-person instruction, districts have been trying to help students catch up from pandemic learning losses. The Biden Administration has urged schools to use tutoring. Many schools have purchased an online version that gives students 24/7 access to tutors. Typically, communication is through text chat, similar to communicating with customer service on a website.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Navigating through the bustling hallways of educational institutions, teachers, staff, and students alike are continually absorbing information, eagerly catching up with peers, and preparing for the d

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