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Sinclair launches free cybersecurity training for K-12 administrators

Ask a Tech Teacher

Cybersecurity threats in K-12 schools are a growing concern as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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‘Wasted money’: How career-training companies scoop up federal funds with little oversight

The Hechinger Report

Magilke qualified for a government grant to go back to school, she was told, at a place the center suggested: an online company called MedCerts. But she said she was never told that she needed in-person clinical training — which MedCerts did not provide — to make her a viable candidate for a job as a medical assistant.

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The State of Teaching: 4 Takeaways for Education Companies in the Market

Marketplace K-12

A new Education Week analysis finds that the nation's teachers crave autonomy -- and more training on how to use technology effectively. The post The State of Teaching: 4 Takeaways for Education Companies in the Market appeared first on Market Brief.

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10 Tips for Instructional Technology Coaches

The CoolCatTeacher

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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Edtech Companies Need to Engage Families Now

Digital Promise

Edtech companies need to simplify their explanations about what their products offer learners, which should move beyond short-term, “freemium” possibilities. Recommendations and Next Steps for Edtech Companies. To move forward, edtech companies should: Provide clear, jargon-free explanations about learning goals and engagement.

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Employers Are Changing How They View Training. Here are Education Trends They See Coming.

Edsurge

Many of the largest employers in the country are changing how they approach offering training and education benefits to their employees. In some cases it’s to respond to how fast technology is advancing, and a sense that workers need retraining more often than than in the past. Degrees will become shorter and stackable.

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How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12

EdTech Magazine

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . This means teaching students to be stewards of their own data, as well as training them to identify and avoid pitfalls such as phishing scams.