The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you an educator troubled by the looming question of how AI will impact writing instruction? Look no further. Furthermore, as this experiment unfolds, you'll be interested in the findings' powerful implications on student creativity and expression. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to navigate the future of writing in a world where humans and AI learn to work together to communicate in better ways a

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

It wasn’t long after students and teachers fully returned to classrooms at Clovis Municipal School District in New Mexico in fall 2020 that Eric Wimbish began to hear complaints about the Wi-Fi. “The wireless is horrible,” he overheard students on the high school esports team say, perhaps unaware that Wimbish, their coach, was also the district’s executive director of technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2023

Here are the most-read posts for the month of July: Step-by-Step Guide to Edit a Video 3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer The Influence of Literature on the Formation of the Personalities of Students How to Become a Citizen Scientist Tech Tip #108: Three-click Rule We Landed on the Moon July 20 1969 27 Online Resources About Civics and Government #75: Tessellations in Excel Here’s a preview of what’s coming up in August: Tech Ed Resources for your Class–K-12 Tech Curricul

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

Without a doubt, the successful upgrade of a school’s Wi-Fi will require extra hands, eyes and ears. As notoriously short-staffed K–12 schools make the move to Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E to support additional access points on their networks, it’s a great time to turn to trusted external partners for help. A network upgrade goes beyond simply installing new APs and switches.

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Education Elements

AUGUST 1, 2023

Schools across the country work tirelessly to provide positive educational experiences for their students, staff, and the larger community. Yet, there are times when they fall short of this goal. They may experience high teacher turnover, a poor school climate, and low student achievement, just to name a few challenges. In our work, we see that with the right support systems in place, we can collectively improve school performance and meet the needs of students and educators.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2023

Since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling this summer striking down the consideration of race in college admissions, attention has turned to other preferences college leaders have long used: especially legacy admission programs that give preference to the children of alumni and of large donors. Suddenly, selective colleges are under increasing scrutiny about just how much advantage alumni and donor children have in the admissions process, and whether those preferences are justified.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 1, 2023

Would Rather Questions for Middle School Students is the topic of our post today! There is something truly magical about the middle school years, isn’t there? Our students are at that unique cusp of adolescence – their minds curious, their spirits wild, and their hearts ready to explore the world around them. But, in our quest to light the lamp of knowledge, we often find ourselves wrestling with an age-old challenge: how to keep our students engaged.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2023

This week the collaborative funding initiative Catalyze opened grant applications for round three of the Catalyze Challenge. This new round of grants aims to reimagine the connections between K-12 education, higher education, and careers for learners aged 11-22 — helping them to build their identities, self-efficacy, and career readiness. eSchool had the chance to dig into details with Michelle Cheang, Ed.D., Director at Catalyze.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

AUGUST 1, 2023

Google Bard, similar to ChatGPT, will play a role in changing the ways we approach teaching and learning. I asked Google Bard for how it thinks it will impact teaching. Here is what Bard said about 10 Ways Teachers Will Need to Adjust to Google Bard The post 10 Ways Teachers Will Need to Adjust to Google Bard appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Key points: Schools are popular targets for cyberattacks, but two-factor authentication can help protect data When implementing 2FA, schools should consider integration with existing systems, enhanced accountability for student activities, and preventing password sharing See related article: Key tips to help educators thwart cyberattacks Education heavily relies on digital infrastructure, making it a hot spot for malicious activities.

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 1, 2023

Things to Do When Bored in Class is the topic of our post today! As teachers, we are no strangers to those occasional wandering gazes or stifled yawns emanating from the back of the classroom. While we might hope every moment in class is filled with fascination and intellectual discovery, the reality is that there are bound to be periods that feel less engaging.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 1, 2023

Downers Grove IL department chair and classroom educator Chris Bronke always brings excellent ideas and insights to every podcast he has done with us. Learn about his ideas for incorporating SEL and UDL into his classroom. Its all about Equity. The post CREATING TRULY INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS appeared first on Equity in Education.

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 1, 2023

All parents have the desire to provide their children with the best possible start in life, encompassing their education. An article by Brookings highlights that over 1.2 million students are currently being homeschooled, surpassing the enrollment numbers of the entire New York City public school system. If you’ve decided to homeschool your preschooler, you may […] The post 15 Best Preschool Homeschool Curriculum: Empower Your Child’s Potential first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2023

When so many states are facing a teacher shortage, why are we shutting experienced teachers out of the classrooms? An important piece of legislation that will solve this problem is gaining momentum. The solution starts with understanding the economics of becoming a teacher: It takes time and money to be certified. One of us, Dr. Mayme Hostetter, president of the Relay Graduate School of Education, regularly hears from Relay graduates who don’t get hired despite having earned their teaching certi

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 1, 2023

ADJUSTING YOUR ASSIGNMENTS TO BE A.I. READY …a conversation with returning guest Patty West-Smith from Turnitin They have has been helping educators detect plagiarism for years and they have some great solutions and excellent insights for the AI era now Keep Reading ADJUSTING YOUR ASSIGNMENTS TO BE A.I. READY The post ADJUSTING YOUR ASSIGNMENTS TO BE A.I.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 1, 2023

In today’s competitive educational landscape, student retention is more vital than ever. Schools must seek not only to educate but to retain and engage students throughout their academic journey. One proven way to increase student retention in PreK-12 education is by building strong parent-teacher relationships. Here’s how schools can accomplish this: 1.

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2023

How to set up opportunities for student collaboration that sets them up for success

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Technology News & Innovation in K-12 Education

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 1, 2023

Schools around the world and across the United States have launched partnerships with VHS Learning this year to provide their students with rich, engaging online courses in a variety of disciplines. These new schools join more than 600 high schools Keep Reading High Schools Worldwide Partner with VHS Learning for Teacher-Led Online Classes The post High Schools Worldwide Partner with VHS Learning for Teacher-Led Online Classes appeared first on Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Technology News & Innovation in K-12 Education

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 1, 2023

Do you find yourself eagerly preparing for parent-teacher conferences, wondering how to make them truly impactful? These parent teacher meetings provide teachers a valuable opportunity to connect with parents and create a supportive network for the students. Effective parent teacher conferences serve as essential bridges, connecting our classroom experiences with the nurturing environment of a […] The post 10 Best Parent–Teacher Conferences Tips & Strategies in 2023 first appeared on S

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Turning Learning On Its Head

AUGUST 1, 2023

I'll never forget the moment when I realized that some of my students hadn’t really understood much of anything in my chemistry class. Students had just completed an open-ended experiential lab-based project at the end of the course, and I decided to interview each student to see what they had learned from the project and the course. When talking with one group, my spirit was crushed.

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 1, 2023

Pennsylvania’s Colonial School District (CSD) announced today the renewal of their multiyear partnership with Discovery Education. Through the continuation of this collaboration, CSD ensures that K-5 students and educators across the district will maintain access to cutting-edge digital resources supporting Keep Reading Pennsylvania School District and Global EdTech Leader Renew Multiyear Partnership The post Pennsylvania School District and Global EdTech Leader Renew Multiyear Partnership appea

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 1, 2023

Summer is the perfect time for kids to take a break from school and engage in fun activities. However, keeping them engaged in learning and stimulating their minds is also essential. Summer reading programs are an excellent way to ensure that kids continue reading and learning throughout the summer break. According to a study by […] The post 15 Fun and Effective Summer Reading Programs for Kids to Enjoy first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Technology News & Innovation in K-12 Education

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2023

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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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Sell Courses Online

AUGUST 1, 2023

New Zenler is one of the rising stars in the online course platforms space.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2023

In addition to the wide array of challenges that child care providers in America already face — low wages, few if any workplace benefits, lack of respect and professionalization — those who care for and educate young children in their own homes face an additional burden: housing. As EdSurge has been chronicling in recent weeks, housing is a significant hardship for many home-based child care providers, sometimes forcing them out of the sector or preventing them from entering it in the first plac

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