Edsurge

MAY 2, 2023

At a time when more than 11,000 edtech tools are on the market and schools are embracing learning technology like never before , there is a stunning lack of research and evidence to support the efficacy of those products. A report released this spring from LearnPlatform, a company that helps districts better understand and manage the technology they’re using, found that of the 100 most accessed edtech products in K-12 classrooms in the first half of the 2022-23 school year, just 26 have publishe

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 3, 2023

Technology is constantly changing. So is education, especially now that the two things are increasingly merging. It’s the role of the teacher to ensure that they’re utilizing all the latest best practices in their field. Their colleagues will be, and so will competitor institutions. EdTech can significantly improve your teaching style and ensure you provide a better education for all.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 2, 2023

In the current education climate, every penny counts, and every investment is scrutinized. Beyond that, a poor buying decision could have a detrimental impact on performance for educators and students, which could harm their prospects. As an IT leader, you already know the various considerations you should take into account when selecting and buying visual displays, depending how and where they will be used and by whom.

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Education Elements

MAY 1, 2023

Teachers have a tremendous impact on the learning and lives of their students and communities, and planning a unique and powerful teacher appreciation week is one way to celebrate their incredible contributions. School and district leaders can use the strategies below as a starting point to plan meaningful ways to recognize all that they do, every day.

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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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter These conversations need to happen. An organization called TeachAI.org says it is going to facilitate those conversations. With ISTE, Digital Promise, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, the World Economic Forum and many more , these organizations state they are coming together to create policy recommendations, revise the K-12 CS Framework to include AI teaching with AI, and engage diverse stakeholders.

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Ditch That Textbook

MAY 3, 2023

In class, our students sit. A LOT. It can be hard on our bodies and our minds. (Want proof? Think of the last full-day professional development you had to sit through!) Building brain breaks into our daily routines can allow our students to recharge and refresh their minds. Research shows that incorporating brain breaks into your classroom routine […] The post 12 brain breaks to energize your classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2023

In 2018, Jeff Bezos, one of the richest people in the world, announced that he would create a network of free Montessori-inspired preschools. The move was met with surprise from some Montessori educators and a fair bit of skepticism from many in the early childhood education space. Bezos has said he was inspired by his experience as a child at a Montessori preschool in New Mexico to invest in high-quality early education.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 1, 2023

Poor responses to data or simply not having enough time to plan are two possible reasons your students are struggling. The post Why Your Students Aren’t Learning: 10 Performance Disruptors appeared first on TeachThought.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 3, 2023

Laser projectors are quickly becoming the norm in schools and boardrooms across the country for several reasons. First, there are no lamp replacement costs and minimal maintenance. These projectors also offer precise color accuracy and a long life. Additionally, prices have come down significantly in the past few years as more projector manufacturers enter the market and improve on previous models.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is Figjam? Figjam is a cool, flexible, fun, collaborative space for student projects, presentations, and collaborations. Today's guest, Tom Mullaney, shares how he uses Figjam with students and teachers; he explains why it is useful and gives tips and tricks that will engage students in the collaborative skills they need to be creative collaborators in today's world.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2023

Being a leader is not a solo endeavor but a collective effort that involves everyone in the organization, school, or district. While a leader may occasionally have to make critical decisions that require going against consensus, such instances are rare and insignificant in the larger scheme of things. To succeed, it is crucial to foster a culture of open-mindedness where people are motivated to change on their own accord rather than being coerced into it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2023

William Shakespeare is internationally regarded as one of the greatest playwrights and poets in history, and his works have had a profound impact on our cultural heritage. Learning Shakespeare is a valuable and rewarding experience that can enrich our understanding of literature, language, and culture. Here’s a quick overview of how to get teens interested in Shakespeare: A Short Guide to Getting Teens Interested in Shakespeare If you’re a high school teacher, you can probably hear the gro

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

The recent government attention on K–12 cybersecurity has, in many ways, benefited school districts by raising awareness of security threats. However, schools can’t take action to meet the government’s recommendations without funding. They don’t have the budgets to implement the cybersecurity solutions the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency deemed necessary.

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Ditch That Textbook

MAY 1, 2023

If you appreciate great graphic design but aren't much of a designer, you'll love Canva. Canva (canva.com) lets you create graphics, slides, documents, videos, and more -- for your classroom or for whatever. It's packed full of templates to copy and use in class right away. Plus, the best news: Canva is 100 percent free for K-12 teachers […] The post New Canva updates you’ll love appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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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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Digital Promise

MAY 1, 2023

The post Co-Designing Playful Preschool STEM Activities for Everyday Life appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2023

Introducing technology to your children can be a positive experience that can help them learn and develop valuable skills. But, if you’re not a techy parent, it can also be a challenge. Here are a few suggestions from one of our Ask a Tech Teacher crew: How to Introduce Tech to Kids as a Parent As modern parents, we all want to give our children the best opportunities available.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

On April 17, Digital Promise released its new report, “Breaking With the Past: Embracing Digital Transformation in Education.” Intended to serve as a companion to the organization’s previous report on digital equity, the digital transformation report highlights the need to embrace change through educational technology. It focuses on learner variability as a keystone in the campaign for digital transformation, sharing how technologies can help educators and entire school systems make the shift to

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

“Her teacher quit last Friday. Just like that, she’s gone,” my friend said to me just a few weeks ago, devastated that her daughter’s second grade teacher — her favorite teacher — left before the school year ended. Visibly shaken, her voice trembled as she went on, "She’s been crying for days. All the kids are upset. The parents are in an uproar, and the new teacher is a substitute who keeps sending home kindergarten math.

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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

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 4, 2023

Not everyone remains in the same industry for their entire life. In fact, there are many reasons why someone might eventually leave their field and explore a different career. Some people grow dissatisfied with their current line of work, while others relish the opportunity to learn and apply new skills. Still others see promising opportunities for professional advancement or higher earnings in other industries.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2023

Here are the most-read posts for the month of April: Tech Tip #90 Doc Saved Over? Try This 18 Things Teachers Do Before 8am Earth Day Class Activities How to Create a Paperless Classroom 11 Online Resources About Physics Online Reading for National Library Week Human Body Websites for 2nd-5th Grade #32: How to Use Art to Teach Grammar Tech Tips #170: Cover your webcam!

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EdNews Daily

MAY 2, 2023

By Zach Vander Veen Part One: The Idea I heard this said in a meeting, by a very smart colleague, “Now, every school can be a Community School.” I had never thought of that before, much less spoken it aloud in a crowded room. I suppose, technically, any school could be a Community School. But would they want to be? And what would be the benefit to the kids, which is the only measure that really matters?

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2023

About a month ago, a colleague forwarded me a newsletter from the school she works with. It was a normal-looking school newsletter: a three-page PDF with information about upcoming events, decorated with colorful clip art of flowers. However, the subject line said: “How do I get them to stop doing this?” I knew exactly what she meant. The newsletter, while pretty, had the gritty look of a document that’s been printed out and scanned back into the computer.

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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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EdTechTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Post by Tom Daccord [INTRO: A recent national report by the Watson Foundation found that teachers are using ChatGPT more than students and are using it to create new lesson ideas. To help out all of our teacher friends, we are offering a series of posts focused on practical ways that you can use ChatGPT to assist with own lesson design! Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers.

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MAY 4, 2023

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EdNews Daily

MAY 2, 2023

By Jamie Bricker and Jack Barclay The principal’s role is always multi-faceted, but never is a school leader juggling more different, yet equally important, agendas than during this time of year. There are clearly many important decisions required for the successful completion of the current school year, as well as some key considerations that will have a profound impact on the fall.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

When it comes to teaching science courses online, colleges are getting creative. Institutions are using virtual reality programs to immerse students in laboratory simulations. They’re also mailing lab kits to students’ homes, enabling them to dissect cadavers on their kitchen tables, complete with whole specimens of sharks, birds and snakes, plus that old classic, frogs.

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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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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

APRIL 30, 2023

Allow ALL students to thoughtfully respond when asking a question in class. Use this FREE Add-on by Alice Keeler to allow students to respond to a Google Form. Randomly select a student response. The post Google Forms Popsicle Sticks appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2023

During the spring of 2020, the global education community faced tremendous disruption as it transitioned to emergency remote teaching in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfamiliar with the challenges of integrating edtech into instruction within a remote environment, elementary science teachers struggled to apply best practices—such as three-dimensional instruction, collaborative learning, and hands-on experimentation—into instruction.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 1, 2023

By Richard Luna As a person who has dedicated his life to technology, I can tell you with the utmost certainty that every school and educational environment can be modified to be protected from both cyber and ransomware attacks. Every time there’s a new report of another school being attacked by hackers leaving the business office or classes down, I just want to bang my head against the wall.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Creativity is more than an artistic skill; it involves thinking differently, collaborating, developing solutions and communicating in a way that connects with others. Leveraging creativity in the classroom helps students develop a deeper understanding and make cross-curricular connections. Creativity is also a valuable skill for the workforce across many fields.

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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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