Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 23, 2024
When most people want to translate a page, the easy solution is right-click and select “Translate” from the drop-down menu. Or, they might go to Google’s free “Translate” service. But there are a lot of reasons those may not be good choices. They aren’t particularly accurate with contextual understanding and they may not be as secure as you need.
Digital Promise
JANUARY 23, 2024
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Education Elements
JANUARY 23, 2024
Our schools operate at a rapid pace as they are dynamic environments with a number of moving parts. As leaders, we are continually attending to matters of teaching and learning, making sure our curricula are rigorous and standards-based, checking in on culture and learning outcomes using data to measure results…and much more. Undeniably, there is a long list of priorities.
Digital Promise
JANUARY 23, 2024
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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.
TeacherCast
JANUARY 23, 2024
Learn how to leverage your Instructional Coaches Newsletter to support not only your teachers, but your district strategic goals! The post How is a Successful Instructional Coaching Newsletter Created? appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.
eSchool News
JANUARY 23, 2024
Key points: Most teachers support the use of AI in education, but need help using it See article: Everything you need to know about AI in education See article: In 2024, education will move to adopt AI—but slowly For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page The majority of teachers are enthusiastic and eager about the potential of AI in education and incorporating AI in the classroom, but remain unsure of where to start, according to a new study from Canva.
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eSchool News
JANUARY 23, 2024
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. When Salvador Quijada, a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Philip’s Academy Charter School, thinks back on his own journey as a mathematician, he gives credit to one high school math teacher who pushed him to take on AP calculus. Quijada said his teacher’s belief that he could succeed allowed him to challenge himself in ways he might not have otherwise considered.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 23, 2024
In this blog post, I will share with you some of the best word cloud generators to use for various educational purposes. These generators require no graphic design expertise, making them accessible to educators and students alike. Simply input your text, tweak the design elements like colors, typography, and layout, and voila – you have a captivating word cloud to share in your educational endeavors.
SplashLearn
JANUARY 23, 2024
Black History Month is a time to celebrate and reflect upon the significant contributions and achievements of Black individuals in history. This special month, observed every February, is a period to honor the past and an opportunity to educate and inspire the present and future generations. Engaging in Black History Month activities is a wonderful […] The post 13 Best Black History Month Activities for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
MiddleWeb
JANUARY 23, 2024
Many teachers are intrigued by the Socratic method but worry "it won't work with my students." A Socratic seminar calls on ALL the big executive skills. Patricia Cook and Susanne Croasdaile found that we don’t need to wait until they’re all "ready" – we can just dive in! The post Rewiring Student Brains for Class Discussions first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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.
techlearning
JANUARY 23, 2024
OpenAI's new GPTs allow educators to create versions of ChatGPT that are designed to meet their needs and those of their students.
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 23, 2024
Mireya Barrera no quería pelear. Durante años, se sentó en las reuniones con los docentes de educación especial de su hijo, luchando por mantener una sonrisa mientras entendía poco de lo que decían. En las ocasiones poco comunes en que se pedía ayuda a otros docentes que hablaban el idioma de Barrera, el español, las conversaciones seguían siendo vacilantes porque no eran intérpretes calificados.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JANUARY 23, 2024
CASE ( The Council of Administrators of Special Education) president Phyllis Wolfram joins us with her special guest , Attorney Julie Weatherly who specializes in Special Ed litigation ( an awful lot of ‘specials” in there) and negotiation. Julie Keep Reading SPECIAL ED ADMINISTRATORS ‘ ACADEMY OF LAW’ The post SPECIAL ED ADMINISTRATORS ‘ ACADEMY OF LAW’ appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
Brainscape
JANUARY 23, 2024
For many moons, Brainscape learners have howled for dark mode. Now, it’s finally here on the study screen in the mobile app! Okay, okay so dark mode has been a LONG time coming… but we’ve just been so focused on optimizing Brainscape’s study efficiency that we kinda forgot just how many of you would choose to live in a bat cave if you weren’t so afraid of catching a zootropic virus.
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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JANUARY 23, 2024
Although reports reveal that U.S. students’ general academic performance still trails behind pre-pandemic rates, students taking VHS Learning’s high-quality, teacher-led online classes have maintained a consistent high level of achievement before, during, and after the pandemic. During the 2022-23 academic Keep Reading VHS Learning Students Continue to Excel Academically with 91% Pass Rate The post VHS Learning Students Continue to Excel Academically with 91% Pass Rate appeared first on American
PlagiarismCheck
JANUARY 23, 2024
At the dawn of AI chatbot technologies, educators discussed whether AI should be allowed in the academy. Nowadays, the issue seems to be out of the question – Chat GPT and similar tools have become a part of the studying and working process, and the task is to regulate its usage and turn it into an advantage. One of the apparent issues artificial intelligence has brought to the academy is AI plagiarism.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JANUARY 23, 2024
The pilot program empowers educators, researchers, students, and professionals to explore, understand, and implement customized AI practices in their classroom while collaborating with peers. PowerNotes, the platform designed to help students and professionals create high-quality research quickly and efficiently, today Keep Reading PowerNotes Launches AI Unity Initiative The post PowerNotes Launches AI Unity Initiative appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
The CoolCatTeacher
JANUARY 23, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The entrepreneurial spirit isn't confined to the world of business – it can thrive in every classroom, every day. It aligns seamlessly with dynamic project-based learning and captivates students through engaging classroom projects. In this episode, we're joined by Stephen Carter, author of ‘ Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset.
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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
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JANUARY 23, 2024
A visit with CEC’s Laurie VanderPloeg.Joinng her are Jerry Goings , Program Director of Educational Leadership at Regis U after a long career in Public Ed… and Nat Handsuvadha Dept Chair of Liberal Studies at at Cal State, Long Beach and Keep Reading INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION The post INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
Edsurge
JANUARY 23, 2024
Riley Campbell isn’t one of those aspiring educators who always dreamed of leading her own classroom or who played school with her friends growing up. For a while, she actually thought she might go into the hospitality industry — and pursued a related career and technical education (CTE) pathway at her high school. But a series of unexpected events led her to reconsider her plans.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JANUARY 23, 2024
Handwriting Without Tears C2025 embraces the science of reading and handwriting to offer a dynamic solution that is both intuitive and customizable to classroom needs On National Handwriting Day, Learning Without Tears, a leading early education company renowned for its Keep Reading Learning Without Tears Unveils Handwriting Without Tears C2025: Elevating Literacy Education with Science-Backed Innovations The post Learning Without Tears Unveils Handwriting Without Tears C2025: Elevating Literacy
edWeb.net
JANUARY 23, 2024
Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast With the myriad of challenges facing current and future educators, schools cannot overlook the importance of having a workforce strategy in place. How that plan is developed and what it includes was discussed during the edLeader Panel, “ Building Leader Capability and Capacity in Workforce Strategy: Addressing Attraction, Retention, and Educator Wellbeing.
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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JANUARY 23, 2024
The K-12 Teletherapy Company Now Offers a Comprehensive Student Services Solution, Enhancing Districts MTSS Frameworks eLuma, an end-to-end student services solution for mental health and special education, announces the expansion of its offerings to become a one-stop Multi-Tiered System of Keep Reading eLuma Expands Teletherapy Services to Be One-Stop MTSS Provider to Support All Students The post eLuma Expands Teletherapy Services to Be One-Stop MTSS Provider to Support All Students appeared f
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 23, 2024
There are few topics in college access and higher education that inspire as much conviction from opposing sides as standardized tests. Over the last few years, many people have come to believe that such tests are at the root of education inequity. Opponents of tests have argued that removing tests from college admissions is the primary way to expand access.
Edsurge
JANUARY 23, 2024
Will AI literacy soon become as important a subject to teach in schools as reading, writing and math? Many education leaders think so, as ChatGPT and other new generative AI tools sweep into daily life. After all, it’s not every day that a technology comes along that is widely compared to the printing press in terms of how influential it could be. And there is an emerging push to bring AI literacy to schools and colleges.
The Jose Vilson
JANUARY 23, 2024
This past Saturday, I was doing some mindless scrolling through Instagram when I saw an announcement from one of my former students. Diamond – yes, a pseudonym – shared a post from her school highlighting that she was going to a great school for psychology. After a week of conducting six in-depth interviews nightly for six days with teachers from across the city, this felt redemptive.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
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