EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Educators, administrators and IT experts will kick off the new year with one of the biggest national ed tech conferences for K–12 educators: the Future of Education Technology Conference. Now in its 44th year, the conference will run from Jan. 23-26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. With seven tracks including assistive technology, campus leadership, coaching, IT and library media, the event promises something for everyone.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2024

Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools In recent years, mindfulness has gained significant traction, not just in adults’ lives but also in educational settings. Incorporating mindfulness practices in schools has proven beneficial for students’ well-being, emotional regulation, and academic success. Let’s explore why and how mindfulness practices are making their way into classrooms worldwide.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 17, 2024

The post Instructional Leadership Teams: Driving Student Success through Feedback Loops appeared first on Digital Promise.

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? Listen to an audio version of this post: As educators, we know that learners have different academic abilities, aptitudes and experiences. They also have their own interests and dreams. Using differentiation strategies in the classroom helps you meet learners where they are. Why is it important to use differentiated instruction in the classroom? When teachers successfully employ differentiation strategies in the classroom, academic achievement becomes accessible to more learners.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a special professional development session on a snowy and icy day at PS 20 in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York. (Yes, my home neighborhood.) Even though I’ve technically been out of the classroom for three and a half years now, I still have the opportunity to visit schools on a regular basis.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2024

My grandparents were migrant farm workers, cherry pickers and hops harvesters. Though both were born in Texas, their Mexican identity and socioeconomic status determined their day-to-day lives, but not their future. I’ve come to realize there is an unspoken pride in our family that is rooted in the Latine experience of the American Dream. My grandparents knew education was the pathway out of low wages and difficult working conditions, hence why my grandfather decided to work as a janitor at a pu

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

JANUARY 17, 2024

It is time consuming to create rubrics, especially good ones. Using AI can help, but what if your AI rubric stinks? The post Your AI Rubric Stinks appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Teachers face many challenges in the classroom, with one of the biggest being how to work with students with IEPs and disabilities. During the edLeader Panel “ Honoring All Learners: An Asset-Based Approach ,” experts discussed classroom inclusion, asset-based perspectives, and helping students thrive.

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MiddleWeb

JANUARY 17, 2024

After 20+ years of teaching, Dina Strasser has found one thing almost never fails to connect with adolescents: the positive reaction you get when you genuinely compliment a kid on their appearance. Check out the strategy she’s developed to help reap smiles and build rapport. The post 1 Sure Way to Make Your Students Instantly Smile first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

3M and Discovery Education open submissions to the 2024 Young Scientist Challenge 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced that the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites Keep Reading Search Begins for 2024 America’s Top Young Scientist The post Search Begins for 2024 America’s Top Young Scientist appeared first on American Consor

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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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JANUARY 17, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Work-based learning is providing a way for school and district leaders to increase the relevance and value of secondary education, while also offering opportunities for the practice and application of new skills in supportive environments. During the edLeader Panel “ Work-Based Learning: Strategies for Enhancing Student Outcomes and Career Readiness ,” Shannon Shelton, Director of Work-Based Learning for the North Kansas City School District

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techlearning

JANUARY 17, 2024

Teaching chemistry and STEM by using crime scene-style forensic investigations

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Iterating Toward Openness

JANUARY 17, 2024

There’s broad recognition that access to high-speed internet is necessary for success in school, work, etc. This recognition has led to a number of state and federal programs to improve access to broadband, like the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) which provides internet subsidies to low-income households. If you believe that access to large language models (LLMs) and other generative AI will also be necessary for success in school, work, etc. in the future – as I d

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

MedCerts and HBCU Collaboration Aims for Transformative Economic Development Virginia State University (VSU) is pleased to announce a transformative partnership with MedCerts, a leading provider of online career training in allied healthcare and information technology. This collaboration aims to enrich Keep Reading Virginia State University Partners with MedCerts to Enhance Educational Opportunities The post Virginia State University Partners with MedCerts to Enhance Educational Opportunities ap

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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

JANUARY 17, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS – EmpowerU , a leading national provider of mental health skills and support for schools, recently recognized five school districts for their longstanding commitment to improving student resilience and mental health. The districts, based in Minnesota where EmpowerU was founded in 2018, each worked with EmpowerU for more than five years to deliver vital support to students, leading to a marked improvement in student well-being.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

All about incorporating social justice into science pedagogy with Professors Edna Tan and Angela Calabrese Barton who join me as co-authors of the new book “Teaching Toward Rightful Presence in Middle School STEM'” where the rightful presence framework, a multifaceted Keep Reading EQUITY IN MIDDLE SCHOOL S.T.E.M.: SCIENCE & SOCIAL JUSTICE The post EQUITY IN MIDDLE SCHOOL S.T.E.M.: SCIENCE & SOCIAL JUSTICE appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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SplashLearn

JANUARY 17, 2024

Research shows a notable gap in early math skills between low-income preschoolers and their middle-income counterparts. A study in the National Library of Medicine reveals that math card games can be a game-changer in this scenario. This research, involving 76 low-income preschoolers, demonstrated that playing numerical card games significantly improved their numeral identification and symbolic […] The post 21 Best Math Card Games for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Contest asks K-8 students to create “Beautiful Wind Energy” themed artwork Through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office, the KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, is opening the call for entries Keep Reading KidWind and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office Launch 2024 National Wind Energy Art Contest The post KidWind and the U.S.

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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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SplashLearn

JANUARY 17, 2024

Understanding how to teach decimals to kids is crucial because decimals can be quite challenging for them to grasp. Unlike whole numbers, decimals introduce a new element – the decimal point – and numbers that extend beyond it. This can feel like learning an entirely new language in mathematics. Why are decimals so tricky for […] The post How to Teach Decimals: A Step-by-Step Guide first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

A recent study conducted by MIND Research Institute shows that students who used ST Math made more significant gains in math proficiency than those who did not. MIND followed a longitudinal cohort of Texas students from grades 3, 4, and Keep Reading New Study: ST Math Use Dramatically Increases Texas Students’ STAAR Math Scores The post New Study: ST Math Use Dramatically Increases Texas Students’ STAAR Math Scores appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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SplashLearn

JANUARY 17, 2024

When my little one first played with playdough, it was amazing to watch. She poked it, squeezed it, and her face lit up joyfully. That simple moment showed me how important sensory play is for kids. It’s not just fun; it’s a way for them to learn about the world. Sensory play is all about […] The post 24 Best Sensory Activities for Preschoolers first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Lightspeed Systems

JANUARY 17, 2024

The post Minimizing Classroom Distractions appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2024

Games play a pivotal role in the growth and development of children. They are not just entertainment tools but crucial for learning and honing various skills. From improving cognitive abilities to enhancing social interactions, games offer many benefits that aid in the holistic development of young minds. Dice games for kids hold a special place […] The post 12 Best Dice Games for Kids to Play first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hello everyone, and welcome to 2024! Hope you had some happy and restful time with family and friends over the winter break. Back in December of 2022, I published a blog entry titled " How AI Will Save Education." It was just a few weeks after ChatGPT 3.5 had debuted on November 30, and as I put it back then, it "exploded into our zeitgeist seemingly out of nowhere, and it feels like something foundational has rapidly and irreversibly shifted in education.indeed, the world.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Key points: With or without AI, it’s possible to engage students in authentic learning experiences See article: Data really is the secret sauce in the K-12 classroom See article: Expanding ‘through-year’ assessments to boost achievement For more news on instructional strategies, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page There is a lot of excitement surrounding ChatGPT, the cutting-edge chatbot powered by OpenAI.

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