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Automation Unlocks the Value and Power of Hybrid Cloud

EdTech Magazine

At Cisco Live 2023 in June, Liz Centoni, chief strategy officer and general manager of applications at Cisco, proclaimed hybrid cloud and multicloud the best approach for institutions operating today. But just what do IT leaders mean when they refer to hybrid cloud and why are they singing its praises? Many leading IT companies define hybrid cloud similarly.

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Subscriber Special: Back to School Survival Kits

Ask a Tech Teacher

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. This month ( Sept. 13-23, 2023 ), we’re offering a 20% discount on any of our Survival Kits. Find them at this link: [link] Pick one and use this code: 3XAR9WZU Click through for additional hidden discounts! Questions? Email us at askatechteacher@gmail.com Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Developing Learning Walk Protocols

A Principal's Reflections

As I work with leaders across the globe, I am always careful with my words. There are rarely absolutes when it comes to educational leadership and ushering in meaningful change. The best course of action depends on the situation and context, which is rarely the same for different administrators. However, I am direct when it comes to what can be controlled.

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Teach Reading with WORD Force: Fun Games Kids Love

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter WORD Force: A Literacy Adventure i s an excellent tool to help improve reading. These fun, free reading games give students the foundational reading skills they need in a fun, engaging practice that you can use as an enrichment or alongside your current reading program.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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.

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AI image generators: 10 tools, 10 classroom uses

Ditch That Textbook

Image created with MidjourneyI can't tell you how much of my life I've wasted fishing for images on Google Images. You know what I mean, right? Fishing for images?You get an idea in your mind of the kind of image you'd like to use. Then you start fishing. putting your fishing line in the waters […] The post AI image generators: 10 tools, 10 classroom uses appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Mental Health in K–12 Schools: How Tech Can Help

EdTech Magazine

Growing up is hard enough, but kids today live with the added pressure of social media and the aftermath of a global pandemic. “We are seeing an increase in mental health challenges among our younger students, starting in elementary school. We are also seeing an increase in the number of students exhibiting signs of depression and anxiety compared to past years,” says Priti Avantsa, coordinator of mental health and social work services for Fort Bend Independent School District in Texas.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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8 Skills to Become an Effective Responsive Leader

Education Elements

Picture this.You are a Principal conducting a classroom observation, witnessing a teacher skillfully utilize data to drive instruction, and form small groups tailored to individual student needs. Suddenly, a crackling voice interrupts through the walkie-talkie, demanding your attention.You are needed in room 203 for a discipline matter, then in the girls' 5th grade bathroom for a busted pipe, and finally, to join an IEP meeting.

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4 Commonsense Tips to Protect School Tech from Damage

EdTech Magazine

There is no denying that while mobile computing devices — Chromebooks, tablets, digital whiteboards, document cameras, e-readers, wearables and virtual reality headsets — can be effective educational tools, they also come with physical security and cybersecurity risks. Physically, schools must contend with loss, theft, damage, compatibility problems and battery issues.

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12 Online Resources About 3D Printing

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are popular online resources to teach about 3D Printing ( click here for updates on links ): 3D Bear Cricut Machine –to cut materials Create 3D Printing Designs 3D Doodler Pen MakerBot PrintShop Onshape SculptGL Sketchup Tinkercad –create your own 3D print designs Download 3D Printing designs GrabCad Smithsonian X3D –download 3D print designs of Smithosonian artifacts Thingiverse –download lots of 3D designs, like an iPhone case Youmagine –find 3D print designs –image credit Deposit P

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Unboxing the Lenovo Flex 5i: The Best Chromebook for Teachers

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I’ve used many Chrome­books and pur­chased quite a few. I’ve al­ways pur­chased Leno­vo for one reason — they last. Now, I have a new, even more, durable Chrome­book with a touch screen, which has become my go-to for Chrome­book ex­cel­lence: The Leno­vo Flex 5i Chrome­book.

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Fast IPS Gaming Monitors: What They Are and Why You Need One

ViewSonic Education

Could a fast IPS gaming monitor make the difference between victory and defeat? Though you may think the difference between panel technologies is minor, the reality is that selecting the right gaming monitor can unlock your full gaming potential. Get ready to discover how the power of fast IPS technology can take your gaming to new heights. You can also check out ViewSonic’s series of fast IPS gaming monitors.

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How Schools Can Securely Back Up And Recover Private Data Now

EdTech Magazine

Many K–12 organizations and districts lose essential data due to ineffective planning. They suffer when unexpected malware, ransomware, weather events and other mishaps occur that require a cogent data restoration procedure. It is critical that school data from diverse sources be successfully stored, easy to locate and recover, and quickly restored — all while maintaining policies, data security and, ultimately, compliance.

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Colleges Are Missing Out on Students Who Start — But Don’t Finish — Their Applications

Edsurge

Twice a week, Rofiat Olasunkanmi, 22, heads back to Brooklyn to her alma mater, Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School. Now a senior at New York University, Olasunkanmi helps high school seniors navigate applying to college, a process she personally recalls being dominated by concern about finances and a general sense of anxiety because no one in her family did it in the United States before her.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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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7 Tips for Teaching Math and Literacy Skills Together in Class

Waterford

Math and reading are often seen as separate subjects with little crossover between the two—which couldn’t be further from the truth. Practicing math skills can contribute to a student’s literacy development. Likewise, a literacy curriculum can help PreK and early elementary students develop the reading comprehension skills they need to better understand concepts they encounter, including early childhood math concepts.

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Abolish School Supply Lists, Too

The Jose Vilson

My son and I ran over to a super convenience store (you’ll know which one) to do some last-minute grocery shopping when we happened upon some notebooks in multiple colors, each of them college-ruled, 70-paged, and spiraled. The next row on the shelf featured rulers, erasers, pens, and other accessories that go under the “we may need this in school” bucket.

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The ‘science of reading’ swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math?

The Hechinger Report

For much of her teaching career, Carrie Stark relied on math games to engage her students, assuming they would pick up concepts like multiplication by seeing them in action. The kids had fun, but the lessons never stuck. This story also appeared in The Associated Press A few years ago she shifted her approach, turning to more direct explanation after finding a website on a set of evidence-based practices known as the science of math.

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How We Can Honor Indigenous Values in Our Teaching Without Appropriating the Culture

Edsurge

I have always felt connected to Indigenous peoples. Perhaps it is because I am Mexican American and colonization is a part of my ancestry. Perhaps it is because the virtues of Mexican and Indigenous spiritualities in Texas and Minnesota, where I’ve split my whole life, are so universal that it’s hard to not be drawn to their teachings and practices.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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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How to support student agency

eSchool News

Key points: When students are given choice in their learning, they are more empowered to achieve Student agency is a critical part of personalized learning See related article: Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation In my more than 20 years of supporting students on their academic journey, I’ve realized there are no “magic” solutions in education.

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6 Awesome World Map Posters for Classrooms

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

World map posters for classrooms are the topic of our blog post today! So, you’re looking to liven up your classroom or home learning space, and you’ve got the basics down—a great desk, an interactive whiteboard, maybe even some smart tech. But there’s one more item you might not have considered that can truly transform your educational setting: a world map poster.

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TEACHER VOICE: It’s up to us to replace a culture of fear with a culture of trust

The Hechinger Report

As I begin the new school year, I make a list of all my priorities: Lesson planning, grading, classroom setup, data analysis and new teacher mentorship. Building relationships with parents is at the top of the list. This has not always been the case, but as parents become more engaged in the curriculum taught in schools, I have seen the repercussions firsthand of failing to prioritize those relationships.

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When Student Anxiety Gets in the Way of Attending School

Edsurge

Since the pandemic, mental health strains on youth have been put in the spotlight. Pandemic closures provided some students with a chance to notice how stressed they are at school, says Jayne Demsky, founder of School Avoidance Alliance, an advocacy group that provides professional training to schools. The time away from physical classrooms gave children and teens an experience with which to contrast the regular anxiety of being at school.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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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An AI to-do list for educators

eSchool News

Key points: Schools should integrate conversations around AI into professional learning opportunities A basic understanding of AI’s potential for learning can help educators become more comfortable using it for teaching and learning See related article: More students are seeking an AI-powered school year The AI revolution is here, and educators are feeling the impact.

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Features and Benefits of Amazon Prime Video for Teachers and Parents

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Amazon Prime Video is a streaming service that offers a treasure trove of video content. This streaming service is one of the many benefits included with an Amazon Prime membership, but did you know you can also get it as a standalone service for $8.99/month? That’s a game-changer if you’re not interested in the full suite of Prime benefits.

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How a High Schooler in Rural North Carolina Overcame Math Anxiety

American Consortium for Equity in Education

By Carter Buhler Some people are just born good at math. For some, like my older sister, it’s their favorite subject in school. However, for a lot of people — myself included — math isn’t something that is easy for Keep Reading How a High Schooler in Rural North Carolina Overcame Math Anxiety The post How a High Schooler in Rural North Carolina <br>Overcame Math Anxiety appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Hispanic and Latino Leaders Transforming Higher Education

Josie Ahlquist

Hispanic Heritage Month is a vibrant and culturally rich celebration from September 15th to October 15th each year. During this month-long tribute, we honor the many contributions, diverse cultures, and profound histories of the American Latino community (U.S. Census Bureau). The roots of Hispanic Heritage Month trace back to 1968, when it was first observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week.

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The Roses and Thorns of an LMS Strategy: How to Flourish with the Right LMS

Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions

The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.

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Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators

eSchool News

Key points: As schools continue to emerge from COVID-related learning delays, student achievement remains worrisome Parents have cited tutoring and tech-based resources as two ways to help students catch up See related article: Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery Concerns over unfinished learning continue to occupy educators’ minds, with only teacher shortages and burnout ranked higher, according to a national survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissione

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This is How to Easily Create an Amazon Teacher Wishlist

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Amazon teacher wishlist is the topic of our blog post today! You’ve probably used Amazon for anything from books to tech gadgets, but have you ever considered it as a lifeline for your teaching needs? I sure have. As someone who’s both taught in the classroom for over 15 years and currently steeped in educational research, I understand the persistent challenge of procuring classroom supplies.

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15 John Dewey Quotes On Education, Experience, And Teaching

TeachThought - Learn better.

Among the more popular John Dewey quotes? "We do not learn from experience. we learn from reflecting on experience." The post 15 John Dewey Quotes On Education, Experience, And Teaching appeared first on TeachThought.

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Mockumentary Explores College Admissions — and Post-Pandemic Student Life

Edsurge

The college students who give campus tours for the admissions office may sound like confident ambassadors, but they sometimes have their own doubts about whether they’ve made the right college choice or are on the right life path. That dramatic tension drives an independent mockumentary called “ Admitted ,” created by a group of undergraduates at Boston University.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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.