The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 5, 2022
In the debate over Emily Hanford’s podcast “ Sold a Story ,” two groups have been vocal: those who agree that teachers have been conned into believing most children learn to read without systematic phonics instruction; and those who, like the 58 educators who signed a letter to the editor of the Hechinger Report, respond that Hanford has “reduce[d] the teaching of reading to phonics.”.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Set aside December 5-11th, 2022 for the hugely-popular Hour of code. This is a week of activities dedicated to inspiring kids to learn/love coding. This year: 1,536,702,210 will participate. 180+ countries. 44,941 events . What is it. Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify that mystical geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator,
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EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2022
When it comes to professional development in K–12 education, technology-focused PD sometimes gets deprioritized or even forgotten in favor of curriculum-focused development. To maximize the benefits educators are receiving when it comes to PD, school leaders should look for ways to combine tech and curriculum development. For example, instead of going through two separate trainings for Microsoft tools and reading fluency, a school could offer one training focused on improving reading fluency usi
Edsurge
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Mimi Ito is a cultural anthropologist and learning scientist at UC Irvine. She’s been sharing her observations with EdSurge readers for nearly a decade now, reflecting on young people’s interest-driven and playful engagements as they relate to education. If you can embed skill development within a genuinely motivating social set of rewards, learning is deeper and more enduring.
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.
MiddleWeb
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Students in the middle are facing a perfect storm of stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Educators Trisha DiFazio and Allison Roeser share ways to help them grow a sense of connectedness and belonging with easy to implement SEL strategies for all content areas. Start with Battery Life! The post 3 Fun and Effective SEL Strategies for Grades 4-8 first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. Districts might have been theoretically interested in hiring a Chief Privacy Officer whose job is to keep student data from being abused by doing things like setting up privacy policies, training staff on privacy matters and making sure that data is collected and used safely.
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The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Two meta-analyses on growth mindset were published online in the fall of 2022 in the journal Psychological Bulletin and arrived at opposite conclusions about one of the most popular ideas in education. Credit: Getty Images. In the last 15 years, millions of dollars have been invested in training students to have a “growth mindset,” the belief that anyone’s intelligence can improve through hard work.
techlearning
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Lifelong learning, changing skill sets, and growing demand for problem-solving are all new education trends according to a report from Google for Education.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 5, 2022
DERRY, N.H. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that enhance their success in school and future careers. CoderZ, an award-winning, cloud-based robotics and STEM platform, is helping educators introduce computer science in elementary and early middle school with its new Code Farm coding and robotics course for grades four through six.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The purpose of this post is to share with you this collection featuring some of the best Christmas stories to read alone, with your kids, or with your students in class. From Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol to O. Henry’s Gift of the Magi , these engrossing Christmas stories are guaranteed to keep you reading through the holiday season and beyond.
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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
eSchool News
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Math and reading scores demonstrate more variability post-COVID, primarily due to a larger gap between low and high academic achievers, according to NWEA , a nonprofit research and educational services organization serving K-12 students. NWEA has released new research findings that examine to what degree students’ reading and math test scores have become more variable during the pandemic, and how achievement gains across the pandemic compare to pre-pandemic trends for students who were lo
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 5, 2022
This is the time of the year when the Christmas spirit is upon us. You feel it everywhere you go and you can even sense it in the air we breathe. Christmas songs are playing everywhere and the green and red ornaments are constantly reminding us that it is a special holiday season. Over the last couple of weeks, my entire blogging focus was on one single theme: Christmas.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
DECEMBER 5, 2022
THE LITERACY LANDSCAPE President of Heinemann Publishing and a true believer in K12 equity,Matthew Mugo-Fields is my guest Please see all we do about equity, access, SEL and Teacher Retention at ace-ed.org, where this podcast is archived. The post THE LITERACY LANDSCAPE appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 5, 2022
As the public grows more skeptical of the value of a college degree, career and professional training has become a popular alternative. Indeed, it is long past time for Americans to recognize the value of training programs in the labor market. But we must not lose sight of the fact that a bachelor’s degree is still the most reliable route to the middle class.
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.
edWeb.net
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Meeting student needs is crucial to their academic performance, school engagement, and social-emotional well-being. Providing individualized interventions that undergird and promote all students’ progress is therefore vital. During the edLeader Panel, “ Checking In on Behavior: 5 Ways to Improve Student Outcomes with Behavior Supports ,” educators described how their schools and districts address student needs using a five-step Interve
myViewBoard
DECEMBER 5, 2022
It’s time to find out what’s new for myViewBoard in this December 2022 update. We have an exciting broadcasting enhancement to myViewBoard Manager and a time-saving feature in Whiteboard for Windows. Read on for the details, as well as further updates to myviewboard.com and Whiteboard for iOS! myViewBoard Manager new broadcasting option and more!
techlearning
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Phenomenon-based learning sparks students’ curiosity by creating science lessons that rely upon real-world phenomena.
Sell Courses Online
DECEMBER 5, 2022
If you’re considering Teachery for your online courses and want to know whether to use it or not, then this … Teachery Review 2022: Is the Platform Worth the Money? Read More ?.
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.
eSpark
DECEMBER 5, 2022
As we wave goodbye to another year, it feels like the right time to step back, look around, and take stock of everything that happened in the strange rollercoaster ride that was 2022. The Educational Landscape. Well, it wasn’t pretty, but we have finally emerged from the confusing and polarizing clutches of the pandemic. For many, the school year began with a mixed bag of conflicting emotions.
Edthena
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Finishing out 2022 strong in your classroom? You’ll need to key in on what your students need. We’ve rounded up recent resources for teachers and included highlights here. These three reads are all centered on students. From building relationships with students to differentiating instruction and scaffolding mathematical discourse, teachers and the coaches who support them (and students!
The Thinking Stick
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Sponsors: Quizalize.com Get started with 1 mont free premium subscrption when you visit bit.ly/SHIFTINGSCHOOLS. Guest: Francisco Cervantes. Francisco Cervantes is the Director of Creative Learning of the Scratch Foundation. Francisco has extensive experience researching, designing, and implementing educational resources in K–12 computer science. [link].
Think Exam
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The recruitment industry has progressed immensely over the decade. Gone are the days when subject-based knowledge was the only determinant in the recruiting process. Organisations increasingly prefer holistic assessments and tests to comprehend the character of the candidates.
AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.
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