The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. Pat Yongpradit, in his role with Code.org is also working with the TeachAI initiative. He shares a candid conversation about how teachers can share what they are observing with AI, the benefits, and also some very real concerns he has about artificial intelligence and its impact

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2023

Do you like being told or directed to do something a certain way even though you know it doesn’t align with your innate strengths, interests, or learning preference? Pretty frustrating, right? It becomes even more of an obstacle to growth if you know how to demonstrate understanding but aren’t afforded different pathways to articulate a response. Choice matters when it comes to learning if that is the ultimate goal.

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Ditch That Textbook

AUGUST 6, 2023

Building a sense of community in the classroom is crucial for creating a positive and supportive learning environment. While the typical "All About Me" activity can be a good starting point, there are many other community-building activities that teachers can use to foster relationships that will last the whole year.Post sponsored by Kami The "All […] The post Beyond All About Me: Community building activities you can use tomorrow appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 6, 2023

By Delia Veve, David Adams, Kiri Soares and Candace Hugee, the Urban Assembly A month ago, one of the authors was sitting in a US History Classroom in New York City listening to a student discussion based off of the Keep Reading Educators with a Futurist Mindset The post Educators with a Futurist Mindset appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Ditch That Textbook

AUGUST 6, 2023

When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, teachers and schools were reeling with the implications of this powerful new AI tool. This AI assistant – and other AI assistants like it – are capable of answering questions, writing essays, explaining ideas, answering questions, and more.It caused us to ask lots of questions.We wondered about cheating. Are […] The post 10 AI discussions schools should have now appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 6, 2023

Characteristics of boring teachers is the topic of our blog post today! As a seasoned traveler in the world of education, I have taken on many roles in my journey. I’ve been a classroom teacher, navigating the daily ebbs and flows of student engagement, and I now stand before you as an educational researcher, continually exploring and expanding my understanding of the art of teaching.

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MiddleWeb

AUGUST 6, 2023

Be ready for the school year with 4-week learning calendars that identify critical routines for school success and guide instruction that enhances working memory. Shannon Costley and Susanne Croasdaile share tips to ensure this brain-based strategy meets your students' needs. The post ‘First 20 Days’ Planning Preps Kids for Success first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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SecurEdge

AUGUST 6, 2023

Introducing the Catalog inside Central Office: A force-multiplying solution to streamline and digitally transform your IT business. Our digital catalog is connected to CPQ software to revolutionize the way you connect and manage your entire range of offerings, so you can sell faster and sell more—from hardware and licensing to internet connectivity and lifecycle services.

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Discovery Education

AUGUST 6, 2023

Hello, August! As teachers and students prepare to head back to the classroom, catch up on what’s trending in EdTech news! In this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: Putting Students First New Resources Insights from Leaders Putting Students First Student success and achievement is a primary driver of K-12 education. Check […] The post Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – August 7 appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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SecurEdge

AUGUST 6, 2023

Introducing the Catalog inside Central Office: A force-multiplying solution to streamline and digitally transform your IT business. Our digital catalog is connected to CPQ software to revolutionize the way you connect and manage your entire range of offerings, so you can sell faster and sell more—from hardware and licensing to internet connectivity and lifecycle services.

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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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