Fri.Aug 10, 2018

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50+ back to school ideas, activities and icebreakers

Ditch That Textbook

The first day of school is met with excitement as students reconnect with old friends, share about their summer and look ahead to another year. As teachers, we work hard to make that first day a positive experience for our students. And we want to keep that excitement and engagement going as we head into […].

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How to Choose Between Penetration Tests and Vulnerability Scans

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How to Choose Between Penetration Tests and Vulnerability Scans. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 08/10/2018 - 09:54. Even seasoned cybersecurity professionals confuse penetration tests with vulnerability scans. Both play an important role in the security practitioner’s toolkit, but they vary significantly in scope and expense. Here are answers to some common questions about the topic: SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Spotlight: How One Teacher Taught Digital Citizenship Via Student-driven Websites

Ask a Tech Teacher

Sheila Slawek teaches digital literacy & computer science. I’ve known Sheila a long time and am profoundly impressed by how she passionately and energetically blends technology authentically into the learning lives of her students. When she showed me the websites her 8th grade students put together–by themselves–I begged her to share with my AATT audience how this came about.

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LeBron James Is Schooling Us on What Education Reform Got Wrong

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National headlines offering hope about the state of American education this year have been few and far between. Until last week when LeBron James announced he was opening a school. Ohio has been trying to stomach the four-time NBA MVP’s decision to leave his home state to join the Los Angeles Lakers. But even with his much-mourned departure, James will keep one foot back in Ohio in a big way: supporting a new school model, called the I Promise School , as a joint effort between his family founda

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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All You Need to Incorporate Google Earth in Your Math, Science, Social Studies and ELA Classes

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Since the release of its web-based version, Google Earth has been tremendously incorporated into educational contexts by teachers from all around the world. Google Earth empowers students with the.read more.

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Korean Publisher Acquires Adaptive Math Program, KnowRe

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Math is a hot subject right now—especially in the world of mergers and acquisitions. Last week, DreamBox Learning raised $130 million to grow its online K-8 math software. A few days earlier, that company’s competitor Reasoning Mind was acquired by Imagine Learning, a private equity-backed curriculum company. Today, a different digital math program, KnowRe , is switching owners.

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Andreessen Horowitz Leads $20 Million Investment in Wonderschool, an ‘Airbnb for Preschool’

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Early-childhood education is critical to helping children establish a strong foundation for growth. But a shortage of providers has created what the Center for American Progress calls “child care deserts” in states like California, where estimates suggest that only 25 percent of working-class parents have access to providers. In a 2016 survey from NPR, Harvard and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, one-third of parents reported it was difficult to find childcare; 2 in 3 say they had few “realis

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Google Tools for English Language Learners

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Parlez vous Google? More and more it is becoming common for schools to serve students who do not speak English as their primary language. Thankfully there are many technology tools that can help bridge that gap and help increase communication and understanding. These resources can include: Translation tools Speech-to-text tools Text-to-speech tools Dictionary tools Summarization tools Screencasting tools And more!

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Do Pre-Packaged Kits Belong in Makerspaces?

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They go by names like littleBits, Makey Makey, Squishy Circuits and Makeblock, and their goal is to get kids thinking like inventors instead of passive learners. Aligned with the maker movement—which focuses on using hands-on activities like building, sewing, assembling and computer programming for learning—the kits provide a foundation that teachers can use for guided projects both in and out of the classroom.

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The growing role CTOs play in advancing K-12 education

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The demand for K-12 school districts to implement technology that drives smarter decision-making for teachers and administrators has never been greater. However, given the demands facing school districts today, technology decisions often make their way to the collective back burner. A chief technology officer’s (CTO) role centers on aligning technology strategies to an organization’s business objectives, but the position takes on different challenges and importance when it comes to connecting te

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

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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Some Helpful Google Classroom Resources for Teachers and Educators

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In the last post we talked about the five new features that have been added to Google Classroom enhancing thus the overall functionalities of Classroom and making it a collaborative learning hub. In.read more.

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8 apps you should check out before school starts

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Apps can be a valuable resource for educators who have access to mobile devices and who want to engage students with digital resources. While they’re a fun resource, teachers don’t always have time to search through apps and ensure they’re appropriate for students–this means everyone misses out on what could be a memorable learning activity.

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Adding data to Jamf Pro

Jamf on EdTech

Whether you want to import data directly to the database or use an API, this blog provides step-by-step instructions for accomplishing your goals.

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Ultimate Resource Guide for the NEW Google Classroom!

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Google Classroom is an essential tool for any teacher using Chromebooks or Google Drive as a teaching tool. On the surface, classroom is a simple tool, but with a little creativity and ingenuity it can do some awesome things! I have scoured the web to compile this ultimate list of Google Classroom resources! Whether you are just getting started with Classroom or are looking to go even further with it, this ultimate resource list has something for you!

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. All this feeds the review I write each December on the stories we are told about the future of education. (National) Education Politics. Former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is making the rounds to promote his new book. Via CBS News : “Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan says U.S. education system ‘not top 10 in anything’ ” Via The Atlantic : “Arne Duncan: ’Ever

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Adaptive Math Curriculum Earns High Marks From Teachers

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Redbird Mathematics Excellent adaptive math for flipped or blended classrooms Pros: Excellent adaptive technology, some digital manipulatives to build conceptual understanding, great design, and cross-platform compatibility. Cons: Most learning is a passive experience, and kids could use more hands-on or discovery work. Bottom Line: If you're looking for courseware for your classroom, this is based on solid research and proven technology. [ Top Teacher Resource For Finding & Organizing Class

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disguise support University of Texas at Austin Students’ South Central Waterfront Initiative

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Photo: Francisco Uribe Students at the University of Texas at Austin lent their talents to the city’s South Central Waterfront Initiative by envisioning the area’s redevelopment with support from a disguise. The initiative will redevelop 116 acres across the lake from downtown Austin. Students enrolled in the Production Lab were responsible for taking artists' renderings, provided by the city of Austin, and translating them into 2D and 3D models inside VectorWorks 2D/3D CAD and BIM software.