Time’s Up: Districts Prepare for Life After Windows Server 2003
EdTech Magazine
JULY 13, 2015
Frank Smith Learn from these tips and success stories on migrating from Windows Server 2003 after Microsoft pulls the plug on support.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 1, 2024
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Education Elements
JANUARY 22, 2020
Since 2003, Discovery’s show Mythbusters has been a smash hit. This is true for advancing the work of personalized learning. Though Adam & Jamie stopped hosting in 2016, the reruns and spin-offs continue. Because rumors, myths, and curiosity are a part of what it means to be human.
A Principal's Reflections
JANUARY 8, 2023
Over the years, the state of Utah has provided me with a plethora of opportunities to work with schools on Personalized Competency-Based Learning ( PCBL ). In Shawn Berry’s 8th-grade math class, I observed students writing down individual learning goals for the lesson based on unpacked standards in the form of learning targets.
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Can you guess what students said was their most-used mobile device in 2003? Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow and the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project, along with a panel of students, had a conversation about decades of trends and the latest shifts in digital learning today.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor host the Teaching Python Podcast where they share how to help kids of all ages learn this valuable language. She loves learning about cultures and her children were born on two different continents. We can start teaching the second most popular coding language – Python – in our schools.
eSchool News
AUGUST 29, 2023
Key points: Students need algebra, but many get “stuck” as they learn Offering tutoring, particularly high-dosage tutoring outside of school hours, could help See related article: 5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program Since the pandemic, students have struggled markedly in math, particularly algebra.
Dangerously Irrelevant
JANUARY 31, 2021
Restarting and reinventing school: Learning in the time of COVID and beyond. Now is the time to redefine learning – not recreate traditional school online. We may see a few more options provided for families who like blended or online learning. If all we offer is uninspiring learning, we’re in trouble.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Educators are noticeably more comfortable giving students autonomy over their learning–and this is just one of the long-term impacts the pandemic has had on K-12 education, according to insight from the nonprofit Project Tomorrow.
Digital Promise
MAY 4, 2021
I learned that it was deeper than simply understanding content: Students had not developed the mindsets or foundational skills necessary to tackle complex problems in STEM. If all students need skills in design thinking, all educators will need the skills to facilitate the appropriate learning experiences.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 20, 2024
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) draws its inspiration from the broader concept of Universal Design (UD), initially pioneered in architecture. 2003), and Universal Instructional Design (UID; Silver et al., Our focus in this post is on Universal Design for Learning, popularly known by the acronym UDL.
Waterford
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Money In this song, children learn how to identify pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. 10 Astronauts Children learn about the number 10 in this song that takes place in outer space. The post Inclusive Curriculum in Early Learning: Understanding the Research and Impact appeared first on Waterford.org. References 1.
Digital Promise
JANUARY 18, 2019
In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the Digital Learning Gap. Powerful learning must be authentic and challenging.
Education Elements
JANUARY 9, 2019
It started with scuba diving in 2003, snowboarding in 2008, swimming in 2013, and this year was surfing. Every 4-5 years, I try to pick up a new activity and focus on it until I get to a level of intermediate competency. I took a 3-day boot camp with a private instructor where it turns out I had a different instructor each of the 3 days.
Neo LMS
JUNE 22, 2021
Student engagement is a big part of independent learning. We want students to actively interact with the learning material, no matter where they are and how they’re learning. As such, educational videos are nothing new, especially in the world of asynchronous and blended learning. Cognitive load and multimedia learning.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 17, 2023
As I revisit the complex and often debated topic of learning styles in this post, it’s hard not to reflect on the diverse and passionate responses it elicits each time I address it. Previously, I have written posts featuring articles that critique the theory of learning styles , highlighting its contentious standing in academic circles.
Marketplace K-12
JULY 17, 2015
Microsoft's support for Windows Server 2003 ends this week, putting districts that have not upgraded to a newer system at risk of viruses and other derailments.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 19, 2023
That growth ended up exploding as the acceptance of online learning grew, then got an unexpected boost from the COVID-19 pandemic. EdSurge: When you arrived at Southern New Hampshire back in 2003, there were some online courses but just a few. But I thought [online learning] is a card we can play. And what were my other cards?
eSchool News
JUNE 7, 2023
Charlotte, NC – Discovery Education, the Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated today announced the launch of a new education initiative – Innovation at Play. Classroom activities, play-inspired lessons, and phenomena-based videos exemplify how curiosity drives STEM solutions while empowering students to learn by doing and seeing.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 29, 2023
This state of boredom is not just an occasional inconvenience; it is a significant barrier to effective learning. Research has consistently highlighted the detrimental effects of boredom on student learning. Furthermore, Pekrun et al. Situational interest is interactional in nature. But why does situational interest matter?
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Keyboarding is a topic that most parents want their children to learn and many schools don’t have time to teach. Why learn keyboarding? Here–briefly–is a summation of the research: 1 Why Learn Keyboarding. Rogers (2003), including: Improvement in language arts. –Type to Learn, 1986.
Dangerously Irrelevant
JANUARY 7, 2022
[ I decided to make some new investments in my own learning this semester. When we created the nation’s first graduate program designed to prepare a technology-savvy school administrator at the University of Minnesota (way back in 2003!) , ISTE was one of our most important partners in that work.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 4, 2023
In this article, I cover some of the key issues related to homework and provide research resources to help teachers and parents learn more about homework. In this study, Cooper et al analyzed a large pool of research studies on homework conducted in the United States between between 1987 and 2003. What does homework mean?
The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Modern professional learning links the Professional Learning Community (PLC) with the Professional Learning Network (PLN). An Excerpt from Modern Professional Learning: Connecting PLC’s with PLN’s. The Professional Learning Community. ” (Huffman and Hipp 2003). .” It retires.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 4, 2024
When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. The changes are not just incremental; they are foundational, reshaping the very nature of how we teach and learn. The onset of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is a testament to this rapid evolution.
eSchool News
JUNE 4, 2021
CHICAGO, IL – Today, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning ( CASEL ) published an updated edition of its most frequently accessed resource, The CASEL Guide to Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs, commonly known as the CASEL Program Guide ( [link] ). Peace Learning Circles. Open Circle.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Each time, I am immediately transported back to my early teaching experiences and forced to reckon with my past and the lessons I learned since that time. Reflecting on my earlier years in education is one thing but writing about it made me think of another cringeworthy experience: learning who I was as an educator.
Edsurge
MAY 10, 2019
Research around the way humans learn is booming these days. But studying how the brain learns doesn’t necessarily mean memorizing proteins and brain chemistry. But studying how the brain learns doesn’t necessarily mean memorizing proteins and brain chemistry. I don't use the term brain-based learning.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Summit Public Schools, which over the past four years has led the creation of the “Summit Learning Program” currently used by more than 380 schools around the U.S., Diane Tavenner, who opened the first Summit school in 2003 in Redwood City, Calif., Diane Tavenner, who opened the first Summit school in 2003 in Redwood City, Calif.,
Digital Promise
AUGUST 13, 2018
The Dynamic Learning Project (DLP) is part of Google’s broader commitment to helping underserved communities benefit from the power of technology. With generous support from Google, Digital Promise launched the Dynamic Learning Project to increase educational equity and powerful use of technology through instructional coaching.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Longtime professor Cathy Davidson is on a mission to promote the practice of active learning. It’s not just about test scores and whether people learn, she argues, but there’s an ethical issue that sometimes gets lost in discussions about teaching. It contains what are essentially recipes for various active-learning techniques.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 24, 2023
By setting clear expectations and routines, teachers can create a stable learning environment where students know what to expect (Simonsen et al., Clarity in instruction allows students to follow along without confusion, while effective methodologies engage them in learning. MacSuga-Gage, Ph.D.,
Edsurge
JANUARY 28, 2020
Not so long ago, students did most of their learning at school, and maybe while doing homework or during trips to the museum. Now, learning—like the internet—is everywhere thanks to the ubiquity of smartphones and chromebooks. But that doesn’t mean learning stops when they leave school.” The parents told us that their No.
Waterford
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
As students discuss their perspectives with each other, they’ll not only solidify their understanding of a topic—they may learn to see it in a new light, too. To learn more about Think-Pair-Share, check out this resource from WETA Adolescent Literacy. Classroom discussions can be one of the best ways to boost student engagement.
Educational Technology Guy
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
We are transitioning from Office 2003 to Office 2010 and, as many of you know, there are major menu changes in terms of where commands are located. This is a great resource to share with anyone learning Office 2010. I just found another great resource on Microsoft Office. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.
eSchool News
JULY 3, 2023
This partnership will serve Virginia’s schools and families, and will help students learn the skills they need to thrive in today’s world.” The organization was founded in 2003 to help talented people become teachers while avoiding the high costs and time commitments of some traditional educator-preparation programs.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Between 2003 and 2015, the number of campus child care centers declined precipitously, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. In 2015, 44 percent of community colleges offered on-campus childcare, compared to 53 percent in 2003. The shrinking number of on-campus child care centers was also an issue pre-pandemic.
Hapara
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Strategic use of digital tools can help educators who are teaching during uncertain times by providing structure and space for effective learning. There are many technology tools available that can help educators provide clear instruction and foster relationships regardless of when and where students are learning.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
” UVA-PLE has partnered with more than 400 schools across 100 districts in 25 states since 2003. Fifty percent of UVA-PLE’s recent partners have reported double-digit gains in math or language arts in only two years. This press release originally appeared online.
Neo LMS
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Americans spend an average of 17 minutes per day reading for personal interest; in 2003, the average reading time was 22 minutes. Read more: How to motivate students for lifelong learning. A recent study conducted by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences has revealed that the situation is quite gloomy. Don’t give up!
EdNews Daily
MAY 31, 2016
André Thomas, CEO of Triseum and former Head of Graphics for EA Sports Madden Football, brings gaming to new heights on university campuses combining rigorous learning and resources with state-of-the-art graphic design. Triseum has quickly changed the landscape of the emerging Game-Based Learning (GBL) industry.
EdNews Daily
JUNE 29, 2017
Mobile phones are in the hands of young people everywhere, so it is quite natural that teaching and learning opportunities are progressing towards the mobile domain. Hallmarked by high-interaction and high-context situational learning, LBMLGs provide students with the opportunity to visit real locations and adopt new perspectives.
Edsurge
AUGUST 19, 2019
This month marks the four-year anniversary of Summit Learning , a program that aims to personalize learning for students with an emphasis on projects, mentorship and technologies that help them build skills and self-initiative. Summit Learning is also not for everyone. have adopted the model.
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Focusing on student engagement, student empowerment, and equity in education, they shared key lessons educators learned during the lockdown. Since 2003, Project Tomorrow’s Speak Up has collected data on the important issues facing schools. Tech that works beyond the school—they want to be able to do self-directed learning.
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