EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Growing up is hard enough, but kids today live with the added pressure of social media and the aftermath of a global pandemic. “We are seeing an increase in mental health challenges among our younger students, starting in elementary school. We are also seeing an increase in the number of students exhibiting signs of depression and anxiety compared to past years,” says Priti Avantsa, coordinator of mental health and social work services for Fort Bend Independent School District in Texas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. Now, I teach grad school classes online to practicing teachers and want to see if those questions are the same. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Key points: Schools should integrate conversations around AI into professional learning opportunities A basic understanding of AI’s potential for learning can help educators become more comfortable using it for teaching and learning See related article: More students are seeking an AI-powered school year The AI revolution is here, and educators are feeling the impact.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

By Carter Buhler Some people are just born good at math. For some, like my older sister, it’s their favorite subject in school. However, for a lot of people — myself included — math isn’t something that is easy for Keep Reading How a High Schooler in Rural North Carolina Overcame Math Anxiety The post How a High Schooler in Rural North Carolina <br>Overcame Math Anxiety appeared first on Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Key points: Students who follow ambitious yet attainable pathways to grade-level proficiency that go beyond typical learning trajectory can recover learning Learning loss is still profoundly felt even as schools move back to a “post-pandemic normal” See related article: Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery A new report from Curriculum Associates demonstrates what happens when educators set ambitious targets for students–and what happens when they mee

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This story was produced by KQED MindShift and republished with permission. On hot days, fourth-grader Adriana Salas has observed that when the sun beats down on the pavement in her schoolyard it “turns foggy.” There are also days where the slide burns the back of her legs if she is wearing shorts or the monkey bars are too hot to touch. Salas, who attends Roosevelt Elementary School in San Leandro, California, is not alone in feeling the effects of heat on her schoolyard.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

With the end of ESSER funding coming soon, educators need to plan accordingly

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Saving Socrates

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

It happened again. Some well-intentioned person on a Facebook Group I am a member of in my community posted about how our local district should have school uniforms. I couldn't help but chime in. I feel them. I get it. The parent is tired of spending large amounts of money every fall on clothes kids outgrow, don't end up wearing, or destroy. They are looking for a cheaper solution and think for a minute that this might be it.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A version of this post about teacher collaboration originally appeared in the February 2023 edition of Language Magazine. There are many adages about teaching being a team effort. What’s happening for students in one classroom is interconnected with what’s happening for students in other classrooms. Collaborating with colleagues and instructional coaches is key for teachers developing a shared professional vision for student success as well as finding ways to continually increase their own effec

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Gaggle, a leader in student safety management, earns the iKeepSafe FERPA privacy badge, highlighting their dedication to student safety and data security. iKeepSafe has awarded a FERPA privacy badge to Gaggle, a recognized leader in helping K-12 districts manage student safety Keep Reading Gaggle Earns iKeepSafe Privacy FERPA Badge The post Gaggle Earns iKeepSafe Privacy FERPA Badge appeared first on Equity in Education.

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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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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

20-25% of the digital divide is concentrated in affordable multi-dwelling units (MDUs). EducationSuperHighway conducted a desktop assessment in Colorado that highlighted the importance of states following NTIA’s guidance to go beyond the FCC National Broadband Map to determine the connectivity status of MDUs that could benefit from Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The School of Information at San José State University is the founding sponsor of the Library 2.0 conference series, a partnership we have had for 13 years. Please consider attending this free event next week. Latinos: Contributing to the Fabric of the Nation Hispanic Heritage Month Symposium SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 - 10:00AM - 12:00PM LOIDA GARCIA-FEBO DAVID LOPEZ ELISA ANAIS GARCIA MARCELO RODRÍGUEZ ISABEL ESPINAL National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Educational Research Journals are the topic of our blog post today! Navigating the world of educational research can feel like an endless treasure hunt, filled with hidden gems that can illuminate your understanding of teacher education, pedagogical methods, educational psychology, among several other concepts. With educational technology shaping the future and assessment literacy becoming a focal point of discussions, keeping up with scholarly articles and findings is not just a good-to-have—it

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