EdTech Magazine
JUNE 12, 2023
Mental health providers in schools — including counselors, social workers and psychologists — are seeing an increase in anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation in K–12 students. In May 2022, 70 percent of schools experienced a rise in the number of students seeking mental health services, The Washington Post reported, citing a National Center for Education Statistics survey.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 12, 2023
Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. No longer do they complete their research on projects solely in the library. Now, there is a varied landscape of resources available on the internet. But with wealth of options comes responsibility to use resources properly. As soon as children begin to visit the online world, they need the knowledge to do that safely, securely, responsibly.
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Education Elements
JUNE 12, 2023
When students take ownership of their learning, it can transform the school experience for both students and teachers. Cultivating academic agency among students is not a quick process, but by implementing a few small practices consistently over time, educators can foster a culture of student-led learning. Here are some simple yet effective ways to build your students' investment in their own education, one step at a time.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 12, 2023
Dixie Ross has taught every level of math offered in Texas public high schools and trained hundreds of AP calculus teachers in summer institutes. Over 40 years, she’s developed strong views on what’s wrong with American math education, but one problem has rankled her since she first walked into a classroom: unequal access to higher-level courses. Too many students are held back from advanced math that could provide direct pathways into college level math and STEM jobs, said Ross, a former presid
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TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 12, 2023
These 32 habits that make thinkers can lead to that critical shift that moves students from mere students to learners who think critically. The post 32 Habits That Make Thinkers appeared first on TeachThought.
Marketplace K-12
JUNE 12, 2023
The best ed-tech products promote student creativity, not just consumption, an educator explained at the EdWeek Market Brief summit. The post 4 Key Reasons Why Educators Accept or Reject Technology appeared first on Market Brief.
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American Consortium for Equity in Education
JUNE 12, 2023
By Brooke Trahan, originally published in Equity & Access School districts deal with numerous unexpected challenges and roadblocks on a daily basis and ours is no exception to that rule. In fact, we recently found ourselves grappling with an electrical Keep Reading Building Equity & Access Into Districtwide Communications The post Building Equity & Access Into Districtwide Communications appeared first on Equity in Education.
eSchool News
JUNE 12, 2023
Unseen and often silent, the shadows of bullying loom within the walls of schools, casting a dark cloud over the lives of countless students. The PACER Center’s National Bullying Prevention Center engages and empowers kids to combat bullying in all its forms. Through the Students with Solutions contest , my 5 th grade students worked together to raise awareness about bullying and encourage children to actively participate in addressing this issue.
techlearning
JUNE 12, 2023
The best summer learning apps and sites for students can help keep kids learning all year round.
eSchool News
JUNE 12, 2023
Charlotte, NC – Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools (GFW) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the creation of engaging science lessons in K-12 classrooms districtwide. In this new multi-year collaboration, educators in every GFW school will integrate Discovery Education’s suite of innovative digital resources into instruction to create dynamic learning experiences that will awaken students’ natural curiosity about science and the natural world.
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
JUNE 12, 2023
More than 10 percent of K-12 and college students said they study with ChatGPT in addition to a tutor, according to a recent survey
The Thinking Stick
JUNE 12, 2023
On the podcast today is Angeline Aow, one author of the book Becoming A Totally Inclusive School. This conversation helps us think about what we mean when we use the term ‘inclusive.’ Would you like a discount on that book? Check out this special flyer. Learn more about the special guest by exploring her website and services.
PlagiarismCheck
JUNE 12, 2023
What are AI Detectors? AI Detectors are tools used to determine whether the content is partly or entirely AI-generated or human-made. AI Detectors can analyze text, images, or video content. They are also called: AI Checkers or AI Content detectors. AI-generated Text Detectors or AI Writing Detectors distinguish text written by AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT or Bard, and human-written content.
Sell Courses Online
JUNE 12, 2023
Coaching, mentoring, and training are similar in many ways. All three can further the development and skills of others. … Coaching vs Mentoring vs Training: Which One Is Fit for You?
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.
MiddleWeb
JUNE 12, 2023
As the weeks of summer spread out before us, teacher educator Curtis Chandler anticipates teachers will enjoy their well-earned break, balance relaxation with productivity, engage in self-selected, unmandated professional development, and reflect on fall’s possibilities. The post Now It’s Time to Rest, Rejuvenate & Renovate first appeared on MiddleWeb.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 12, 2023
Five years. I bet “Abbott Elementary” character Janine Teagues will not stay in the teaching profession that long. I am an educator in West Philadelphia, blocks away from the fictional school in the TV show “Abbott Elementary.” The mockumentary sitcom follows second grade teacher Janine Teagues, portrayed by the actress and show creator Quinta Brunson, as she navigates the intricacies of the large urban school district.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 12, 2023
After years of disappointing, confusing and uneven results, charter schools are generally getting better at educating students. These schools, which are publicly financed but privately run, still have shortcomings and a large subset of them fail students, particularly those with disabilities. But the latest national study from a Stanford University research group calculates that students, on average, learned more at charter schools between the years of 2014 and 2019 than similar students did at
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