EdTech Update

Guiding Students through the Crisis in Ukraine

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2022

Here are great ideas for how to address the difficult topic of war in the Ukraine, from Ask a Tech Teacher collaborator, Christian Miraglia, recently retired from teaching after thirty-six years: 24/7. This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news. Guiding Principles.

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TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2024

The students ask about many topics, including tardy policies, access to athletics and clubs, and even treatment by deans and security. I see them clamor for Zheng He, Simon Bolivar, Cesar Chavez, Mary Wollstonecraft and Haile Selassie when they choose research topics. They want more diverse classroom experiences.

Classroom

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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CoSN names 9 edtech hurdles, trends, and tools

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board–made up of 140+ global educators and IT professionals–has selected three top Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers impacting education technology for the coming year. Attracting & Retaining Educators and IT Professionals.

Trends

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K–12 Schools Work to Incorporate Computer Science into Curriculums

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

These findings have put a fire underneath educators and K–12 organizations to refocus efforts to teach computer science skills. “We By using personal devices and data science programs like Tableau , teachers can come up with new ways to incorporate data science to teach kids STEM skills while still having fun. .

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Designing Learning That Inspires Global Changemakers

Digital Promise

JUNE 6, 2019

Educators must fully immerse our young leaders of tomorrow in authentic , meaningful connections. This will not only foster empathy, but also build their global awareness. I believe in Howard Zinn’s statement, “Education cannot be neutral on the critical issues of our time.” Making Personal and Global Connections.

Learning

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The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom

EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

“To fulfill technology’s promise of transforming teaching and learning, educators must learn to leverage these tools to engage students and support their personal growth ,” the report’s authors write. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! public sector director of education, in the report.

Classroom

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Enhancing classroom learning with interactive maps

eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

It has undeniably transformed the way educators engage students and deliver content. As an educator with 10 years of experience teaching in diverse settings in the United States and abroad, interactive maps have become a staple in my lessons. For what I need in the classroom, the Discovery Education Interactive map fits the bill.

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High school students say AI will change the workforce

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

The survey demonstrates that many students feel that they need to take steps now to prepare for an evolving workplace,” said Dr. Karen Bliss, Senior Manager of Education and Outreach at SIAM. Only 19 percent think the AI workforce of the future will deliver greater productivity as people work faster and smarter.

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Trailblazing the Path to Media Literacy Certification with Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

AUGUST 5, 2019

And the reality is that, from “fake news” to “deepfakes,” keeping up with the latest online apps, trends, and issues is an ongoing, ever-changing challenge. The eight micro-credentials address relevant, timely topics and embrace individual teaching practices and technology integration choices.

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Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Museum of Science, Boston is making its first move into the world of immersive online education with its launch of “Mission: Mars,” an educational experience on Roblox, a global platform connecting millions of people through immersive 3D experiences.

Learning

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Celebrating Earth Day with Resources from Discovery Education

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Charlotte, NC — In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of cross-curricular digital resources inspiring exploration of the natural world and environmental stewardship. This resource is part of the Celebrations collection in the Sesame Learning channel.

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How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

A global health problem Dan Olweus published significant findings on bullying in 1978, and the topic has received considerable attention in the academic literature since the late 90s. These negative effects have led scholars to label bullying a global health concern.

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Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Michael Williams, an assistant professor in the MU College of Education and Human Development, analyzed a nation-wide survey conducted by Harvard University that asked nearly 16,000 college students if they attended a college-run STEM Career Day while in high school.

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OPINION: Not enough students with dyslexia have access to high-quality reading and writing instruction. AI can help.

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As schools and educators grapple with using artificial intelligence, or AI, in the classroom, I find myself excited by the possibilities for students with dyslexia. We can figure out how our students process information and then use AI to maximize that — all while saving much-needed time for educators. (As

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Free, On-demand Videos on PLtogether.org Feature Interviews with Education Leaders About Topics Ranging From Professional Development to Teacher Wellness

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO – The PLtogether resource site powered by Edthena now features more than 75 video interviews with education experts. Educators can access the free, on-demand “Lounge Talks” video series to hear about and learn effective strategies for a number of timely topics ranging from professional development to teacher wellness.

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Computer literacy: The invisible skills gap?

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Recent reports have found that – not surprisingly – digital natives who have mastered Fortnight and driving while texting are far from being able to distinguish between fake and real news, or adept at mid-skill job requirements for computer literacy. Load and interact with smart phone apps.

Common Core

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5 Good Websites Like YouTube

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 7, 2023

It is my go to platform for quality educational video content. As of writing these lines, the site boasts over 4000 talks covering various topics including science, design, global issues, technology, social sciences, business, and many more. You can can filter your search by topic, language, and duration.

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Fake News or Fact? How do you tell?

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2019

Keeping up with national and international events was a lot easier when all the news came from one of three major TV news outlets and a few newspapers like The New York Times. What is fake news? Why Fake News? Start by explaining to students why fake news is so popular. There are no such laws in news media.

Social Media

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ISTE 2018: New Standards for Leaders Focus on Equity, Digital Citizenship

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has released new standards for education leaders , which focus on equity, digital citizenship, team and systems building, continuous improvement and professional growth, the organization announced. For example, there is no course right now focused on AI for educators.”

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Filtering Current Events to Promote Safe Digital Learning

Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shielding kids online can be a very daunting task for parents and schools, where every scroll brings the potential for a surprising news headline or a viral video. Uncover Student Web Usage Behavior Based on Pre-Set Terms Are kids getting access to explicit footage of something in the news?

Digital Learning

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Discovery Education and Leading Corporate and Nonprofit Partners Launch First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Supporting Sustainability

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education, the worldwide leader in education solutions, today announced it has partnered with Subaru of America, Inc. LyondellBasell , Nucor , Honeywell , and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) to launch the Sustainability Education Coalition. Subaru of America, Inc.,

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Pros and Cons of Using eLearning Software in Your Classroom

Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

Although some academic institutions and educational professionals still doubt the high value of eLearning software, technology-based education is no longer a myth. Lockdown aside, why are more teachers turning to online educational software? What are the benefits and drawbacks of its everyday usage? Let’s find out.

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Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 15

Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

Check out what’s trending in EdTech news! From Teacher Appreciation Week to shifting technologies, it’s a busy time in education. Discovery Education loves Teacher Appreciation Week because it’s an extra special time to share our gratitude to our network of 4.5 million educators. million educators.

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Remembering Jonathan Haber, Who Taught So Many to Think Critically

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2022

Jonathan, who wrote columns for EdSurge among his many pursuits, was a wonderful thinker, in education and in life. The recent author of the book Critical Thinking , a topic about which he cared deeply, Haber had contributed in significant ways to a variety of important education projects.

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4 modern literacies students need to learn in school

Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2017

The educational system needs to change and adapt to new challenges faster than it does. In order for our students to be successful citizens of tomorrow, schools have to prepare them for the world of tomorrow, not for that of today, and especially not for that that the educational system was created for.

Learning

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3 Fast, Free Lesson Plans to Fight Fake News

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Example Fake News Digital Citizenship Lesson Plans and Bellringers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The fake news epidemic is disturbing. In this post, I’ll teach you how I teach about fake news. In this post, I’ll teach you how I teach about fake news.

Digital Citizenship

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COLUMN: Should schools teach climate activism?

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2024

This is a topic that is very depressing. The authors of the report observed that there seemed to be a spillover effect from states that have passed new laws restricting topics like race and gender, to states where no such laws are on the books. and the University of Maryland-College Park. “And

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Dollars and sense: Can financial literacy help students learn math?

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2023

charter school may be a front-runner in providing financial education, but in recent years, many others have followed suit. states have adopted laws or policies requiring personal finance education before students graduate from high school, bringing the total number to 30 states, according to the Council for Economic Education.

Learning

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Integrating Media Literacy with Project-Based Learning and a Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

edWeb.net

MARCH 30, 2021

As controversies about the pandemic, climate change, and social justice continue to make headlines, these same topics also provide opportunities for students to learn and apply media literacy skills that will help them with their course work, personal lives, and civic engagement. Defining and Developing Media Literacy.

Learning

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The role of the LMS in enhancing the education experience

Neo LMS

MARCH 16, 2021

A version of this post was originally published on February 22, 2021, in eSchool News. The global pandemic has changed the education experience as we continue to live in an extraordinary age of mass school closures and distance learning. The role of the LMS in enhancing the education experience. Edtech explosion.

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10 Key Residential Schools Facts Teachers Should Know about

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 25, 2023

Residential schools is the topic of our blog post today! As a Canadian citizen and an educational researcher, I feel a profound sense of shame for the period of history when Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes and sent to residential schools.

Policies

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Understanding concepts: What is digital citizenship?

Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That’s why teaching digital citizenship has to be part of our roles as educators. Digital citizenship refers to being a responsible member of the global digital community. Two-thirds were unable to distinguish news stories from ads on a popular website’s homepage. So what is digital citizenship? voter fraud.”

Digital Citizenship

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Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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How LMS groups enable student collaboration for better learning outcomes

Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

Over the last two years, we have seen a new face of education due to the pandemic, where teachers and students learned to incorporate edtech into their daily lives. . It improves students’ desire to learn, their involvement in what is happening in the classroom, and their ability to acquire and demonstrate new competencies.

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What Science Classes Are Teaching Students About Coronavirus

Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2020

Witcher is teaching science at a particularly momentous time, when the fever pitch of the coronavirus news cycle is colliding with a daily cascade of school closures, making students particularly interested in the subject. New Approaches to New Topics In rural Abingdon, Ill.,

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How did this district’s leaders champion literacy during remote learning?

eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings. Here, eSchool News highlights Newark Public Schools–one of its K-12 Hero Awards finalists.

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Renaissance Offers Unlimited, Free Access to More Than 6,500 Digital Books and News Articles

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. Family scholarly culture and educational success: Books and schooling in 27 nations.

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Civics in Digital Life: Lesson Plans for Grades 8-12

Graphite Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

With our Civics in Digital Life lessons, you can help your students consider important topics that cut across news and media literacy, digital citizenship, social and emotional learning (SEL), and civics. Quick Activity (20 minutes) The quick activity is centered around a topical video and accompanying discussion questions.

Digital Citizenship

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Explaining climate change to young children without sparking fear

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Called “Coco’s Fire: Changing Climate Anxiety Into Climate Action,” the book demonstrates how parents can talk to early elementary-aged children about the topic. But the way that you approach the topic and the severity and the language that you use has to change as (kids) grow.”

Report

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Inside Canada’s 50-year fight for national child care

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

More recently, advocates have presented child care as a public good and a right, similar to K-12 education. It’s always been understood that it is good for kids, and it’s good for the economy, and it’s good for society, to have a public led, funded and organized public education system. I’ll see you in 2024!

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15 Websites to Teach Financial Literacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

When kids read that America’s $23 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course.

Common Core

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Coverage of climate change in college textbooks is headed in the wrong direction

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A study released today found that most college biology textbooks published in the 2010s contained less content on climate change than textbooks from the previous decade, and gave shrinking attention to possible solutions to the global crisis. She added, “But they weren’t given that information in their education system.”.

Study

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Mental health, student well-being remain a top priority in this district

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings. Keep reading to discover how this district keeps learning going in the middle of a global pandemic.

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Guiding Students through the Crisis in Ukraine

TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

Trending Sources

How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

CoSN names 9 edtech hurdles, trends, and tools

K–12 Schools Work to Incorporate Computer Science into Curriculums

Designing Learning That Inspires Global Changemakers

The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom

Enhancing classroom learning with interactive maps

High school students say AI will change the workforce

Trailblazing the Path to Media Literacy Certification with Micro-credentials

Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

Celebrating Earth Day with Resources from Discovery Education

How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism

Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea

OPINION: Not enough students with dyslexia have access to high-quality reading and writing instruction. AI can help.

Free, On-demand Videos on PLtogether.org Feature Interviews with Education Leaders About Topics Ranging From Professional Development to Teacher Wellness

Computer literacy: The invisible skills gap?

5 Good Websites Like YouTube

Fake News or Fact? How do you tell?

ISTE 2018: New Standards for Leaders Focus on Equity, Digital Citizenship

Filtering Current Events to Promote Safe Digital Learning

Discovery Education and Leading Corporate and Nonprofit Partners Launch First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Supporting Sustainability

Pros and Cons of Using eLearning Software in Your Classroom

Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 15

Remembering Jonathan Haber, Who Taught So Many to Think Critically

4 modern literacies students need to learn in school

3 Fast, Free Lesson Plans to Fight Fake News

COLUMN: Should schools teach climate activism?

Dollars and sense: Can financial literacy help students learn math?

Integrating Media Literacy with Project-Based Learning and a Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

The role of the LMS in enhancing the education experience

10 Key Residential Schools Facts Teachers Should Know about

Understanding concepts: What is digital citizenship?

Current Trends in Education

How LMS groups enable student collaboration for better learning outcomes

What Science Classes Are Teaching Students About Coronavirus

How did this district’s leaders champion literacy during remote learning?

Renaissance Offers Unlimited, Free Access to More Than 6,500 Digital Books and News Articles

Civics in Digital Life: Lesson Plans for Grades 8-12

Explaining climate change to young children without sparking fear

Inside Canada’s 50-year fight for national child care

15 Websites to Teach Financial Literacy

Coverage of climate change in college textbooks is headed in the wrong direction

Mental health, student well-being remain a top priority in this district

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