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5 Interactive Presentations Ideas That Will Engage Students

ViewSonic Education

Interactive presentations aren’t just a nice-to-havethey should be your go-to approach in the classroom. Lets be honest: nobody gets excited about sitting through a dry, teacher-centered lecture. Your students definitely dont. But flip the script and make things interactive, and suddenly, theyre paying attention, asking questions, and actually enjoying the lesson.

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CoSN2025: K–12 Leaders Ignite Changes Across Districts and States

EdTech Magazine

As technology evolves, its important for schools to adapt to and integrate necessary changes. While artificial intelligence reigns as one of the most overt and exponential examples of digital transformation, there have also been changes in cybersecurity, connectivity and devices. K12 IT leaders at CoSN 2025 in Seattle stepped up to talk about the ways theyre handling, and even pioneering, changes in their school districts.

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AI in Education: Friend or Foe? A Student Perspective #AILiteracyDay

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today is AI Literacy Day, Friday, March 28, 2025. So, as my part in celebrating this day, I thought the best people to speak about this topic is my students. So, I issued a call to my AP students and two of them showed up this past Tuesday and we recorded this show. I think that their honest, intelligent, reflective thoughts of the issue of their generation and their concerns and hopes for the future where my student

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10 ways to co-teach with AI

Ditch That Textbook

AI is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool to support educators in new and exciting ways. Imagine having an intelligent partner in the classroom, one that can personalize learning, offer instant insights, and free up your time to focus on what matters most: connecting with your students.This isn't about replacing teachers; it's about augmenting their abilities […] The post 10 ways to co-teach with AI appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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The Importance of Place-Based Learning in Digital Spaces

Digital Promise

The post The Importance of Place-Based Learning in Digital Spaces appeared first on Digital Promise.

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NEW: Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 3/29/2025

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, I'm sharing what I've learned and my favorite links from this week. In a world where Perplexity can give us so much, it can't give the perspective of an American teacher who is in the classroom and her observations on what is going on around us. And while I like Perplexity like others do, I used to do these blog posts where I would share what I'd bookmarked from that week.

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CoSN2025: Incident Response Strategies Save K–12 Schools From Headaches

EdTech Magazine

One of the strongest arguments for improved cybersecurity protections in an organization is its not if, its when, meaning that the digital ecosystem will inevitably come under attack at some point. Eric Muckensturm, IT strategy manager for cybersecurity the Learning Technology Center in Illinois, said thats not strong enough. As Im speaking these words, every single one of you is under attack.

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Ditch the lecture, dig into learning: Level up your Social Studies classroom with the FIELD Guide

Ditch That Textbook

This post is written by Joe Schmidt and Glenn Wiebe authors of The Social Studies FIELD Guide.Joe is the founder of Joe Schmidt Social Studies LLC where he provides support and professional development to educators and districts across Maine and the country. He is also a co-author of the 2022 book Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations […] The post Ditch the lecture, dig into learning: Level up your Social Studies classroom with the FIELD Guide appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Better Design Might Be the Next Frontier in Getting Students Back to Campus

Edsurge

As designers drew up plans to revitalize the visual arts complex at California State University, Fullerton, they hoped to create a space that would encourage students to stay on campus as much as possible. Many of Fullertons students commute to campus from home. That means they need comfortable places to do homework, meet with professors or talk to classmates.

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What Learning Piano as an Adult Taught Me about Digital Competency

Digital Promise

The post What Learning Piano as an Adult Taught Me about Digital Competency appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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Report details uneven AI use among teachers, principals

eSchool News

Key points: The most commonly-mentioned tools are ChatGPT, MagicSchool AI, Canva, Khan Academy, and Amira Navigation and guidance in the age of AI: 5 trends to watch Asking the right questions: Unlocking the full potential of AI tools For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub English/language arts and science teachers were almost twice as likely to say they use AI tools compared to math teachers or elementary teachers of all subjects, according to a February 2025 s

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Take Advantage of Microsoft Copilot’s Capabilities in K–12 Environments

EdTech Magazine

K12 educators and staff have their hands full. Teachers have the day-to-day tasks of lesson planning, grading papers and providing customized feedback to students. Its a very time-consuming process, says Jordan Chrysafidis, principal group program manager for customer and partner success at Microsoft. Other educator and staff tasks include organizing meetings, delivering budgets and managing school administration.

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Beware Artificial Teaching Assistants Bearing Gifts

Educate AI Magazine

What are the assumptions about learning embodied in the algorithms? When I was a junior in high school, my English teacher asked our class to read Hamlet and to write an essay on the line, Theres a special providence in the fall of a sparrow. Not surprisingly, given that he was the schools minister, he believed this line was the most significant in the play.

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Lightspeed Alert Drives Life-Saving Interventions in Southeast School District

Lightspeed Systems

A Southeast school district is crediting Lightspeed with helping to prevent multiple student imminent self-harm and violence threatsintervening in moments when students were in crisis and actively searching for ways to harm themselves or others. Staff estimate the district has been able to save at least ten students who were in the act of planning to self-harm.

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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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Igniting a National Leadership Movement for AI-Enabled Reading Research

Digital Promise

The post Igniting a National Leadership Movement for AI-Enabled Reading Research appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Understanding why students cheat and use AI: Insights for meaningful assessments

eSchool News

Key points: Educators should build a classroom culture that values learning over compliance 5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on AI and assessments, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In recent years, the rise of AI technologies and the increasing pressures placed on students have made academic dishonesty a growing concern.

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CoSN2025: Why Are Cellphone Bans in K–12 Classrooms Sparking Controversy?

EdTech Magazine

Think about how often you use your cellphone. Maybe youre using it right now to read this article. Cellphone bans in the K12 classroom can complicate teachers roles, especially if the entities putting these restrictions in place dont consider how they work in practice. But are they the right move for student well-being and engagement? Merve Lapus, vice president of education outreach and engagement at Common Sense Media, urged CoSN 2025 attendees to think about these and other factors in a Tuesd

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Looking for Opportunities Outside the Classroom

MiddleWeb

After looking into the realities of teaching in general and the signposts that indicate an individual teacher may be ready to leave a current position, Starr Sackstein delves into the nitty-gritty of how to transfer existing skills and gain new ones, writes Sarah Cooper. The post Looking for Opportunities Outside the Classroom first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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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AI and the Future of Community Colleges

ET Magazine

By Lee D. Lambert Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world around us, and education is no exception. As community college leaders, we must be at the forefront of this transformation, ensuring that our institutions are not just adapting to AI but leading in its responsible and transformative use. The Digital Transformation We are now in a period of transition from the industrial era to the digital era.

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Addressing the Digital Divide: 5 Goals Every District Must Reach

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Ninety percent of jobs require digital skills,” said Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects and Initiatives at SETDA. Having access to technology critically affects student academic achievement, career advancement, and pay equity. During the edLeader Panel “ Addressing the Digital Divide: Current State and Guidance for Education Leaders ,” experts discussed SETDAs Universal Connectivity Imperative Report , a comprehensive analysis of the cur

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6 ways tech simplifies school communication and engagement

eSchool News

Key points: Streamlining school communication empowers all district stakeholders The dos and donts of parent-educator communication Female district leaders target back-to-school priorities For more on school communication, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub As technology trainers, we support teachers and administrators technology platform needs, training, and support in our district.

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Streamlining Feedback to Teachers with Observation Copilot (Via Transformative Principal Podcast)

Edthena

In the news In a recent episode of the Transformative Principal podcast , host Jethro Jones sat down with Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller to explore a major challenge facing school leaders: giving timely, high-quality feedback to teachers after classroom observations. Enter Observation Copilot , a new tool that instantly turns a principals raw observation notes into framework-aligned feedback that’s ready for editing and sharing with teachers, saving valuable time without sacrificing t

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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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Learning at the Speed of Light: A Conversation with Michael Moe

Educate AI Magazine

The intersection of AI, Human Intelligence (HI), and Innovation is reshaping education, workforce development, and global competitiveness at an unprecedented pace. Few understand this better than Michael Moe, founder of ASU+GSV, the premier summit convening the world’s top minds in education and technology. I had the privilege of sitting down with Michael to discuss the current state of learning, the AI adoption gap, the skills of the future, and the role of innovation in driving productiv

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Jyväskylä – the ‘Athens’ of Finland

Learning Confluence

I am now in Jyvskyl, having arrived by train on Tuesday. Although I did not see snow and/or ice in Helsinki there is some around further north in fields and waterways. Finnish Institute for Educational Research Jyvskyl is a university town and for the next 11 weeks I am based at the University of Jyvskyl (JYU) with the Finnish Institute for Educational Research (FIER).

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10 Things Parents Need to Know About Student Safety Monitoring 

Lightspeed Systems

Lets get this out of the way: school safety monitoring is a sensitive topic. And if you’re a parent reading headlines about AI scanning your child’s screen, you’re probably feeling a mix of concern, confusion, and maybe even frustration. Thats totally fair. But here’s the truth: todays students are growing up in a world where their biggest struggles dont always show up in person they show up online.

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Florida Virtual School Partners with University of Florida and Concord Consortium to Launch ‘Artificial Intelligence in Math’ Online Certification for Middle, High School Students 

eSchool News

ORLANDO, Fla. Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is partnering with the University of Florida (UF) and the Concord Consortium to introduce a groundbreaking year-long Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Math supplemental certification for FLVS middle and high school students enrolled in the schools Flex option. FLVS instructors who teach Algebra 1 will lead this innovative program, teaching the online courses while also supplementing students learning with activities that build students’ understand

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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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Algebra I Success for All: From Gatekeeper to Gateway

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Student success in Algebra 1 is a key step towards success in advanced mathematics and future academics, but not all students have opportunities to succeed and grow in math. In the edLeader Panel “ Creating Paths to Algebra I Success: From Gatekeeper to Gateway ,” experts and education leaders from districts that are part of the National Math Improvement Project discussed ways to ensure that all students have a chance to succeed in Algebra 1

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The Unfolding Vision of AI and Project Based Learning

Educate AI Magazine

The next world is AI-integrated, project-driven, future-focused, and human-inspired. Is AI bad? Is AI good? Should we recoil in fear or embrace a new technology that some believe holds the seeds of our own destruction as creative human beings? That’s the divide now. And schools, more than any other institution, are destined to face the dilemma of AI.

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5 Ways AI Can Make Classroom Management Easier for Teachers

Shake Up Learning

The post 5 Ways AI Can Make Classroom Management Easier for Teachers appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Spring is in full swing, testing season is here, and classroom management is getting well, lets just say louder. If youre feeling the pressure of student behaviors, parent emails, and constant redirection, youre not alone. But heres the good news: AI can help.No fooling. 5 Ways AI Can Make Classroom Management Easier for Continue Reading The post 5 Ways AI Can Make Classroom Management Eas

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From Awareness to Action: A Closer Look at Rosedale Union School District’s Approach to Student Safety

Lightspeed Systems

Today, Lightspeed Systems had the privilege of hosting a webinar with Rosedale Union School District, where we explored proactive strategies to enhance student safety. The session, titled From Awareness to Action , provided an in-depth discussion on actionable steps schools can take to address safety challenges. We learned about the innovative tools Rosedale has implemented to foster a secure and supportive learning environment for its students.

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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.