Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Something broke in American education these past years. Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. I went out to our international contributors for ideas. They had a lot, but this one I thought I’d cover first: Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete? You might argue that the traditional classroom still plays an essential role in education, but the rapid growth of online and hybrid models suggests otherwise.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 28, 2025

Since the early days of internet access in K12 schools, there has been a need to protect students from inappropriate content with filtering and restricted access. Beyond redirecting their attention from games on their devices toward completing homework and projects, filters are often a requirement for federal funding, mandated by the Childrens Internet Protection Act.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 29, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Episode 896 of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast features Dr. Frank Buck sharing 5 free Evernote tools teachers and school leaders can use to stay organized and boost productivity. A decade ago, I tried to break up with Evernotemore than once.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

Physical security technologies have come a long way from the days when school surveillance cameras were only useful in reviewing incidents after they happened. CDW Senior National School Safety Strategist Bryan Krause talked at CoSN 2025 in Seattle about his own experience combing through footage on older cameras with poor visibility. That might be a student, or it might be bigfoot, he said.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Key points: Every student will have a career someday, but no two paths are the same How CTE supports college and career readiness 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 For more news on career paths, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to judge a middle school competition for a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2025

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are evolving, becoming more deeply integrated into mainstream high school curricula. Alongside this transition is an expanded perspective on career exploration, and a stronger emphasis on student agency and well-being. In this first episode of a new series, The Idea Spark podcast, host Carl Hooker speaks with Elyse Monahan, a former CTE educator and current National Product Sales Specialist at Pearson.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

Key points: Students and parents often have a fragmented digital experience For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A “patchwork of apps” in schools often leads to app fatigue, frustrating parents and educators who have to use multiple apps weekly, or even daily, according to new research from Cornerstone Communications, LTD. and Edsby.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 29, 2025

Is it possible to check for AI or human writing, and are there any risks in using AI tools for help with assignments? The short answer is yes, as any educational institution now implements an AI essay checker to detect AI misuse and catch academic cheating. How and why do they do it, and what are the ways to prevent AI abuse accusations? Why teachers check for AI Originality and authenticity are the crucial requirements for any assignment.

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techlearning

APRIL 29, 2025

Trust in leadership is increasingly fragile.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Cyberthreats impacted 82% of K12 schools in the past year and a half, with a high rate of attacks targeting human behavior among the reported approaches. In particular, phishing scams continue to threaten school cybersecurity, as noted in a Consortium for School Networking report. In addition to using deceptive links in emails, attackers are now trying to use QR codes to obtain personal credentials and other information.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 27, 2025

" Trust isn't built through grand gesturesit's earned in the quiet moments where consistency, honesty, and empathy align." Writers block is real, especially if you have been blogging for as long as I have (15 years). Going back and reflecting on past posts through my podcast has enabled me to explore new angles on, in my mind, very important topics and concepts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 26, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Todays students and teachers are building more than a career theyre building a reputation. In this inspiring episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, host Vicki Davis is joined by guests Elisabeth Bostwick and Dr. Will Deyamaport to explore how to build a good personal brand in education and beyond.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2025

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: National Library WeekResources, Links, Ideas 17 K-8 Digital Citizenship Topics April is Financial Literacy Month 15 Best Technology Careers for the Future in 2025 Basics in Every Lesson Plan Join me to launch my Indie Book Easter Classroom Resources Great App to Teach Spelling Summer STEM at USNA Earth Day Class Activities Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: May is Homeschooling Awareness Month Online Resources for Screenshots, Scree

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

With Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding gone and continued uncertainty about what federal funding will look like going forward, K12 IT leaders may feel stuck in a holding pattern. But while its too soon to tell how federal funding will evolve, schools dont have to wait passively. There are actions they can take to support their tech investments in the meantime.

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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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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 2, 2025

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Teaching is a calling but it can also wear you down. We know this. It can be hard on us. It can also affect our families. We need to learn to draw some lines to be healthy. After 23 years of teaching, I know the feeling all too well.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2025

Flowers spark creativity and learning in classrooms. Today, the Ask a Tech Teacher international team is exploring how flowers inspire students in STEM, art, and ecology, how a bouquet can enhance tech-driven education and classroom joy. Learn how they blend with tech tools and can brighten educational spaces. Petals and Pixels: Flowers in Tech-Savvy Classrooms Imagine a classroom where sunflowers nod on a windowsill during a coding lesson, or a science lab where students dissect daisies while a

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This story about Alabama graduation requirements was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnt just adopting the technology its making sure it works for all students. Will AI be a tool for innovation or yet another factor widening educational gaps? As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access.

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

APRIL 30, 2025

Researchers have been putting ChatGPT essays to the test against real students. A new study reveals that the AI generated essays don't yet live up to the efforts of real students. While the AI essays were found to be impressively coherent and grammatically sound, they fell short in one crucial area -- they lacked a personal touch. It is hoped that the findings could help educators spot cheating in schools, colleges and universities worldwide by recognizing machine-generated essays.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2025

Homeschooling Awareness Month is celebrated annually in May to promote the benefits of homeschooling and educate the public about this viable educational option. It has been recognized since around 2010, gaining traction in the 1970s. The initiative highlights how homeschooling allows for personalized education, flexibility, and parental involvement in a childs learning, often leading to well-rounded development.

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 28, 2025

Teaching dystopian literature offers students a meaningful way to engage with literature while developing critical thinking and analytical skills. Kasey Short shares discussion questions, activities, and dystopian novels and short story titles to capture students attention. The post Dystopian Fiction to Stretch Students Minds first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2025

A new study shows trust is the most important factor for parents when choosing child care, with many leaning toward at-home programs or relying on their families, friends and neighbors. But researchers are concerned there is not adequate support in place for those systems to flourish, with the majority of legislation focused on bolstering child care centers.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Teachers are not very optimistic about their students preparedness for the future, regardless of whether their students are going to college or directly into the workforce, according to new research from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup. Only 21% of high school educators believe their college-bound students are very prepared for success, and even fewer just 10% say the same about students planning to enter the workforce immediately after high school.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2025

This story was first published by Voice of San Diego and is reprinted with permission. Community colleges have been dealing with an unprecedented phenomenon: fake students bent on stealing financial aid funds. While it has caused chaos at many colleges, some Southwestern College faculty feel their leaders havent done enough to curb the crisis. When the spring semester began, Southwestern College professor Elizabeth Smith felt good.

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Education Elements

MAY 1, 2025

In today's rapidly evolving world, change feels like the only constanta paradox highlighting the relentless pace confronting educational leaders. In our recently launched podcast, The K-12 Change Equation , conversations with educational leaders consistently underscore a crucial theme: meaningful, systemic change rooted deeply in historical context, student voice , visionary leadership, and sustained community advocacy is not just beneficial, its essential.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 2, 2025

Facilitating meaningful discussion in a physical classroom is challenging enough. For educators working partially or entirely online, engaging students in academic discourse can feel exponentially more difficult. During online and remote learning, students may be tempted to turn off cameras, feel disconnected from peers, or experience feelings of isolation as they learn from home.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

CHICAGO, IL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus , a leading provider of K-12 student data and assessment solutions, has been awarded a prestigious Gold Stevie Award in the category of Customer Service Department of the Year at the 2025 American Business Awards. This recognition celebrates the companys unwavering commitment to supporting educators, students, and families through exceptional service and innovation.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 30, 2025

The post Pathways to Success: A Learner-Centered Toolkit for Building Inclusive Learning and Employment Solutions appeared first on Digital Promise.

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 27, 2025

Endings whether middle or high school or middle school are all about what comes next. We help students learn so they will be able to bring their learning forward to face new challenges. Students can benefit from our making these moves more explicit. Laurie Miller Hornik offers strategies. The post Endings Can Help Kids Prep for Whats Ahead first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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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