edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Many educators, especially early childhood and elementary teachers, do not have a STEM background so the task of integrating those subjects into daily classroom lessons can feel overwhelming. The typical elementary teacher does not have a STEM background, which can create a level of anxiety. Preparing Educators to Teach STEM.

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STEM Accessibility Elementary Training 87

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2022

They can dramatically cut the cost and raise the convenience of earning a teaching degree, while making a job in education accessible to a wider diversity of people. The expansion comes at a good time: Teacher shortages have worsened in the past decade, and fewer undergraduates are going into teacher training programs. Credit: Ellen M.

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Training Education Elementary Report 101

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2019

The opportunity had come up to serve as principal at Lake Park Elementary, a Title 1 school where just one quarter of students were proficient in literacy and the school was on the state’s list of the 300 lowest-performing schools—the need for an elementary school turnaround was clear. Driving an elementary school turnaround.

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Elementary Secondary Training Accessibility 97

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2020

Experts say teachers need weeks — if not months — of training to develop and implement an online class. The rest of the day was devoted to reviewing the academy’s virtual learning plan and training teachers for the move from classroom to screen. Families who needed devices for their kids also picked up Chromebooks. We made it work.”.

Online Learning 140

Online Learning Training Learning Blended Learning 140

Digital Promise

MAY 9, 2023

Last year, I worked with my team at The Learning Accelerator and colleagues at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop an Edtech Systems Guide that outlines best practices for equity-driven edtech selection, implementation, and evaluation. hands-on basic training, on-demand how-to videos, etc.)

EdTech 285

EdTech Survey Data Secondary 285

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2018

Maggie is a fifth grader at Roosevelt Elementary School in Park Ridge, Illinois and in Fall 2017, she was trained to become a “TechXpert” at her school so she could coach fellow students daily during the tech lab at the LRC. This allowed us to offer a week of access to the tech lab to two classes at a time.

Elementary 101

Elementary Training Libraries Robotics 101

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The end goal is not to just provide access to digital devices — it’s to develop the skills to use these tools for heightened learning, critical thinking and self-expression. The post OPINION: Students need more computer training for our increasingly digital world appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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Training Digital Divide System Analysis 127

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

The reasons were varied (teacher training, infrastructure, and professional support to name a few), but one of the most prominent was money. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website.

Libraries 469

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 469

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 29, 2022

The basic idea behind these peer support programs is straightforward: They rely on students trained to offer a listening ear to those who reach out, provide direct mentorship and guidance, or spot struggling students and help connect them with an adult or professional resources.

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Accessibility Training Dropout Survey 96

TeacherCast

MAY 19, 2022

ORIGO Education is a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6 committed to helping make learning mathematics meaningful, enjoyable, and accessible to all students and their teachers. students have access to a variety of tools and activities to learn mathematics. curriculum. In Stepping Stones 2.0,

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Meeting Elementary Social Media Training 123

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Meanwhile, those teachers often felt they lacked adequate tech training. The teachers talked about having to train themselves in the tech,” says Jeanne Carey Ingle, an assistant professor of elementary and early childhood education at Bridgewater State who also worked on the survey research. It’s a social justice issue.”

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Study Online Learning Survey iPhone 184

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2021

Recent history reminds us that the only way we can build a stronger, more resilient society is by investing in meaningful workforce training and good-paying jobs in the rapidly growing information technology field. Build company-specific programs that focus on recruiting and/or customized training. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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Training Dropout STEM Company 119

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This story also appeared in Mind/Shift At a training session this summer, Pitts, a teacher at Oakdale Elementary in Sandy, Utah, learned why: The program works best when teachers supervise kids rather than sending them off to do exercises on their own. The onsite training is expensive.

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Software Company Training STEM 122

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The training, she says, can inspire teachers to adopt more engaging teaching styles. Our elementary schools are almost one-to-one, with a 1-to-2 ratio of devices to students. Elementary students don’t take devices home with them because we don’t see the educational need. We have an 18 percent English-language learner population.

Digital Divide 185

Digital Divide Classroom Laptops Elementary 185

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2023

The district has adopted a “one school at a time” rollout strategy that helps its technology specialists effectively train staff before using the system. “We Whitt points to the differences between how the J Everett Light Career Center and elementary schools use the system.

Software 104

Software Elementary Training System 104

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A student in an elementary school drops an egg wrapped tightly in paper straws and tape to test whether it can survive a high fall. Introducing these fields in elementary school helps capture students’ imaginations and kindle their interest in STEM. Adopt a curriculum that exposes students to STEM early on.

STEM 124

STEM Elementary Report Software 124

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BECOME AN INSIDER: Sign up access to exclusive EdTech videos, whitepapers and articles. AR and VR Experiences: APS is now deploying both augmented reality and virtual reality experiences for K–12 students , including “expeditions” for elementary and middle school students and VR-based postsecondary tours for high school students.

Digital Badges 292

Digital Badges Classroom STEM Outcomes 292

The Thinking Stick

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Barrett to dive deeper into his book: Social Justice in Schools A Framework for Equity in Education Our conversation explores: Ensuring equitable access to key opportunities Centering Relationships Reflecting on how to build community Find your copy: Via this link Learn about our special guest Charles A.

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Secondary Elementary Training Accessibility 109

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2018

Over the past three years, a group of elementary school students from Southeast Washington, D.C., After receiving training on building a prototype and marketing, a second group developed, bottled and sold infused water called “Southside Water,” using the proceeds to pay for (and hand deliver) water to community members in need.

Elementary 94

Elementary Groups STEM Training 94

TeacherCast

MAY 19, 2022

ORIGO Education is a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6 committed to helping make learning mathematics meaningful, enjoyable, and accessible to all students and their teachers. students have access to a variety of tools and activities to learn mathematics. curriculum. In Stepping Stones 2.0,

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Meeting Elementary Social Media Training 88

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cyberbullying in particular is fueled by a lack of proper policies and wide access to smartphones and other devices. “Unfortunately many students leave elementary school still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects.

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Data EdTech Smartphone Elementary 118

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. A fun option is to create a Flipgrid where students enter their recorded response in the visual grids and then all responses are shared with classmates, parents, or anyone with access to the Flipgrid.

Adobe 285

Adobe Learning Exercises Digital Citizenship 285

EdTechSandyK

AUGUST 30, 2013

Federal funds had brought small sets of iPads to each of our Title I campuses, and we had put together six hours of in-person training on using iPads in teaching and learning for math and reading intervention teachers at 10 campuses. You can see our training agendas for these in person sessions here. Are any of you thinking, "Really?

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iPad Training Educreations Mobility 110

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Neeb, the principal of Williams Elementary School, and Tickle, a digital learning specialist and Google Certified Trainer, presented “The Whole Ball of Wax: A Place for Everything,” on Monday. I know almost everyone at my campus is accessing this resource every day, including me.”. That could work on my campus,” she thought. .

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Google Classroom Handbook Elementary 210

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2022

If pre-K and elementary teachers are going to be better equipped to teach science, they need better training during teacher preparation programs — and that training should be followed by long-term support. Subscribe today!

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Report Training Education Elementary 95

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

The reasons were varied (teacher training, infrastructure, and professional support to name a few), but one of the most prominent was money. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website.

Libraries 363

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 363

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. More than half of those surveyed teach in public schools (66 percent) and more than half are elementary school teachers (60 percent). If digital access is a challenge, check out these practical ideas that can be implemented without any tech.

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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 542

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Students in Germany can embark on apprenticeships directly after finishing general education at age 16 in grade 10, attending vocational schools that offer theoretical study, alongside practical training at a company. Meanwhile, the pandemic had an outsized impact on vocational training, forcing many programs to close for long periods.

Training 126

Training Report Company Study 126

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2024

House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would ban the popular social media platform TikTok — albeit for concern over China’s access to data — states like Oklahoma and Florida are considering laws that would tighten age restrictions for social media users. While the U.S.

Social Media 151

Social Media Report Company Data 151

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2022

In this case, there may not be enough trained school mental health professionals to go around. Today, elementary students are taking longer to transition back into school routines, she says, and among older students, fighting and self harm have increased. But that funding is running up against a familiar problem: staffing shortages.

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Groups Training Elementary Trends 156

eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2023

The good news is, we are seeing more clean energy companies investing in education to help provide resources and training to make this a priority. Many districts will focus on providing teachers with training on new curriculum adopted by the school/district and instructional methods that place emphasis on phonological awareness and phonics.

Robotics 98

Robotics Industry Elementary Training 98

Edsurge

MAY 19, 2022

Another platform, Mygrants , allows learners to access skills training and build new competencies while developing credit through digital cash transfers performed at a low cost by blockchain technologies. The training content is broken up into short, personalized learning “pills” based on personal goals.

Learning 200

Learning Program Evaluation Data Training 200

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

Just because a mandate has been passed, it doesn’t mean there’s necessarily a plan for implementation, access to training or a repository of resources, all of which are necessary to put it into practice with fidelity. The working group also developed sample scope and sequences for both the elementary and secondary level.

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Training Advocacy Resources Instructional Materials 153

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals. Schools, he noted, should take some responsibility to train students on how they can help keep their data safe from cybercriminals. Why K–12 Students’ Data is Valuable to Cyberattackers . Make VPN Your Friend.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 341

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. Gamifying Teacher Training on Blended Learning. It’s the type of thing that could impact families generationally.”.

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Technology Blended Learning Tablets Chromebook 302

Digital Promise

JUNE 16, 2020

Lauren Williams, a fifth grade teacher in California, works in a predominantly Latinx and Black K-5 elementary school, where almost half of the students are designated as English Learners (ELs). Moreover, her district’s data shows that Black families in the district do not have consistent internet access to engage in digital learning.

Digital Learning 318

Digital Learning Learning Data Accessibility 318

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2019

“Ideally, if funding wasn’t an issue, I would say that every early care and education setting would have access, on a weekly basis, to a mental health consultant,” Horen said. The Kidango-Ryan Center is located in an elementary school in San Jose. The post Can mental health training for teachers reduce preschool suspensions?

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Training Report Survey Strategy 111