Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

When a public school system in the San Francisco Bay Area explored replacing traditional grading practices with a form of “standards-based grading system” meant to eliminate bias, it sparked widespread opposition from parents. This school system is hardly alone in drawing controversy over changes to grading systems.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

This is what I imagine “Book Choice” looks like, from curricular choices to which books grace the shelves of our classrooms. Of my 1,000+ books, more than a few are on the Banned Books lists of the last century, from Life of Pi & Lord of the Flies to Maus & Pride of Baghdad. The rubber band pulls tight.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

But there is a solution: stronger, more equitable civics education that starts earlier. Civics Education Is at a Crossroads This knowledge gap is due in large part to the sidelining of K-12 social studies since the early 2000s, with the implementation of No Child Left Behind. We need real and systemic change.”

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MindShift

JUNE 17, 2021

Memorization can get a bad rap in education debates, conjuring images of mindless repetition or a “drill and kill” pedagogy. ” When teachers have a better understanding of the brain’s memory systems, they can help students develop stronger study habits and engage them in deep learning. . .” The Role of Working Memory.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Then, we’ll share strategies you can use to help your students develop phonological awareness skills—with free rhyming books for classroom read-alouds! In an alphabetic system such as English, developing readers must be able to isolate the sounds within speech in order to associate those sounds with the letters that represent them.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2023

I was always eager for a new book, a new word, a new understanding, a new connection, a new… knowing. As an educator, I present Black literature to readers as a tool for their own liberation. I’ve loved literature since I was a little girl. I’ve read about what happens to a dream deferred. I’ve read about why the caged bird sings.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I just could make a bigger difference in education,” he says. Education research wasn’t new to Wieman, who these days is an emeritus professor of physics and of education at Stanford University. But with the fame brought by the Nobel, he hoped to raise the profile of educational research.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2018

Debates about how to expand access to higher education often assume a one-size-fits-all model of what college should be. The book is called “ A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College ,” and it is written by a venture capitalist making bets on which alternatives he thinks have the most promise. Yeah, absolutely.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2020

Under this model, college students don’t procure materials on their own, but instead pay a fee (sometimes added to their tuition bills) in exchange for access to a bundle of digital textbooks and courseware systems assigned for their classes. Named in the suit are Barnes & Noble Education Inc., Follett Higher Education Group Inc.,

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Through these deals, colleges become digital book brokers , selling students access codes for packaged digital texts and online homework systems created by commercial publishers. But publishers and booksellers say that the inclusive access services offer students books at reduced, bulk rates and therefore save them money.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

Some students didn’t even take their books home. In fact, approximately 180 million Chinese students are currently engaged in distance education. With varying success, Chinese educators are continuing their teaching through distance education methods and tools. Consider a learning management system.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. Pat Yongpradit, in his role with Code.org is also working with the TeachAI initiative. I'm so excited. initiative.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Education Design Lab, a nonprofit group that seeks to improve higher education systems and reduce equity and skills gaps, has enlisted a team of four community colleges to develop new programs and support systems that improve the chances of success for single moms at community colleges.

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Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2023

The pandemic has led to big questions about the value of higher education, and that has been especially true of liberal arts colleges. add caption here Perhaps the best example is a book written by two longtime professors called “The Post-Pandemic Liberal Arts College: A Manifesto for Reinvention.” For the full interview, listen here.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 30, 2019

The UK Educational Gap. When I first moved to the United Kingdom, I was very confused about the country’s educational system. In the past few years, there have been discussions amongst teachers and amongst politicians on whether this is the best system or if it should be reformed. It is a very complex matter.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. At the intersection of analog and digital learning opportunities, the value of school libraries has increased at all levels of education. A virtual reality field trip.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 7, 2019

I am entering my 20th year in education. I have served either as a classroom teacher or administrator in four different schools, both secondary and elementary. One of the few consistencies throughout my four experiences is the persistence of inequity in education. So what, if any, solution is there?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2018

As a white woman, former teacher in a predominantly black community, education writer, and diversity manager at Google, white privilege and fragility shapes the words I say and write, the actions I take, the responses I give. DiAngelo is Affiliate Faculty of Education at the University of Washington, a writer and speaker on racial justice.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2022

As an education design director working with a multidisciplinary design team that regularly partners with early childhood programs to upgrade their existing spaces or create new ones, I've seen the power of leveraging design elements for learning. When a bookshelf is at eye level, a child can make a choice to grab a book.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

In terms of young women, school counselors and really all educators can help young women and really all of our students learn more about computer science and technology by thinking about how it intersects with every area of interest. When we start to see that intersection as educators, we can have those conversations with our students.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers. ChatGPT can also role-play as a “thing,” so you could ask ChatGPT to “act as a car navigation system”. Act as a Character from a Book: I want you to act like {character} from {book}.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Jackson, a seasoned education professional with a rich and diverse background spanning from classroom teaching to curriculum design and professional development leadership. Discover the wealth of free online learning courses for educators offered through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Start your journey at Verizon.com/shakeup.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 20, 2023

As someone in the field of education, it’s possible you’ve kept your business away from digital marketing as much as possible. Today, it is not only imperative for educational institutions to jump on the marketing bandwagon, it’s also become crucial for content creators (whether they are educators or publishers) to market educational content.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 24, 2023

Whether you’re a teacher, educator, parent, or student, I am confident that this guide will serve as a valuable resource for you. It is a spacious, soft, and comfortable backpack with a laptop compartment, main compartment for books, and lots of innovative storage pockets. Suspension System for weight relief.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2018

A Global Search for Education Reflection From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. A Note from Vicki: This post is in response to Cathy Rubin’s Global Search for education where she asks about the literacy skills required for a new world. Social media is social but it’s also serious.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 17, 2020

The major motion picture “ Just Mercy ” tells the true story of an innocent African American man condemned to death by a system built on false assumptions and racial bias. American education, often a battlefront for operationalized prejudice, is fraught with discriminatory outcomes.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

There are many things that can be taught or learned from books, but theory should always be backed up with practical knowledge as well. Imagine if pilots learned to fly just from books. They could be used in all fields, at all levels of education. There are many practical applications of simulation in the education system.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2019

Urkund: Today’s Sponsor Urkund is great as a plagiarism prevention tool and connects with most common Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, Moodle, and Canvas or as a stand-alone web tool or by email. The Urkund system is highly accurate, cost-effective , and even better, doesn’t sell licenses to students or others.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2019

Recently, Education Week published an article describing culturally-questionable activities and language found in Studies Weekly , a social studies curriculum used by more than 13,000 schools across the country. So how can curriculum publishers and educational companies be meaningful partners in creating culturally-responsive classrooms?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2019

This is a critical component of a culturally proficient school system. As I reflect on this challenge, I see three areas where public education can focus: Keep school libraries well-staffed. Netflix, YouTube, game sites — even Instagram — all have uses that have educational benefit and increase information literacy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Programs like Film & TV Industry Essentials , Performing Arts Industry Essentials , Sneaker Essentials , Gaming and Esports Industry Essentials and Music Essentials immerse students in creative work and connect them with previously unattainable high-level industry players, mentors and related post-secondary programs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

So, the fact that the MLA judges are actual customers makes this recognition even more rewarding and is further confirmation of the innovation and value that our resources provide to libraries, educators, researchers and young learners.” Thorndike has been amazing to work with and my students adore their large print books.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

So, the fact that the MLA judges are actual customers makes this recognition even more rewarding and is further confirmation of the innovation and value that our resources provide to libraries, educators, researchers and young learners.” Thorndike has been amazing to work with and my students adore their large print books.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2021

In 2014, when Tennessee unveiled a statewide scholarship to cover tuition expenses at community colleges, the program was praised for making higher education possible for more people. He’s seen students go to great lengths to avoid paying for books, sometimes to the detriment of their learning. Free For Whom?

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Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 27, 2019

For the first decade of the modern open education movement (1998 – 2007), the distinguishing feature of our work – the thing we cared most about and talked most about – was the open licensing we applied to educational materials. ” There were two kinds of educational materials in the world. yellow below).

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