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School ed tech money mostly gets wasted. One state has a solution 

The Hechinger Report

The tool was supposed to enable teachers to tailor their instruction to individual students’ learning needs, but even the kids who had strong math skills weren’t doing well. The state has also made progress in assessing which math software products correlate with improved student achievement. School districts will have to make choices.”

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How to use digital textbooks in the K-12 classroom

Hapara

You can also share specific texts with individual students or small groups to differentiate instruction and personalize learning. It also includes feedback for learners when they answer formative assessment questions. Students will learn about Native American groups in different regions of the country.

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COLUMN: Can we find the solution to middle school math woes in a virtual world?

The Hechinger Report

The exercise is part of a new program that encourages learning middle school math through real world problem-solving, now in use in 190 school districts across 36 states. NEW YORK — I strap on a virtual reality headset. A screen appears and dramatic music pounds into my ears.

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‘The Reading Year’: First grade is critical for reading skills, but kids coming from disrupted kindergarten experiences are way behind

The Hechinger Report

Miller asked as she stood in front of her class at Doss Elementary. First grade in particular — “the reading year,” as Miller calls it — is pivotal for elementary students, when their literacy skills “really take off.” This year, she had to backtrack — all the way to the letter “H.”. This story also appeared in USA Today. “Do

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Artificial Intelligence and Teacher/Educator Productivity with ChatGPT… 10 Real World Ideas!

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Language Learning Support: ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for language teachers. It can assist in practicing vocabulary, sentence construction, grammar rules, or even engage in conversational exercises. Students can interact with ChatGPT to improve their language skills in a more interactive and personalized manner.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences. By leveraging AI technologies, educators can overcome the limitations of time and resources, offering a level of personalization that enhances the learning experience for each individual student.

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Four Ways You Can Use Data to Create a Personalized, Teacher-Driven PD Playbook

Edsurge

Whether from formative and summative assessments or online instructional programs, data is both a powerful indicator of teaching and a driver for personalizing professional development. With this simple exercise, you have identified an area of need—as well as a valuable SME who is already overcoming the challenge.

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