Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2022

We’re familiar with the higher education headlines. Growing student debt, declining college enrollment, faculty layoffs and department closures, to name a few. The world’s complexity has been catapulted to a new level, and higher education is feeling the repercussions like never before. In 2015, I wrote a book responding to the declining-enrollment crisis faced by many small liberal arts colleges throughout the country.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 31, 2022

Asynchronous learning, an educational model in which students learn on their own schedule, is exploding in popularity in K–12 schools. As the number of devices and familiarity with online learning increase, districts are finding students prefer a more flexible schedule. There are many ways districts can approach this trending educational model, including flipped classrooms, virtual-only schools and through variations of blended learning, project-based learning and more.

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Ditch That Textbook

MARCH 31, 2022

Formative assessment means providing students with opportunities to show you what they are learning while you are teaching it. These assessments inform your instruction and help you make those little tweaks to your lessons that meet the needs of your students. If it sounds tricky that’s because it is. But that’s what we as teachers shine […]. The post Fun formative assessment: 12 easy, no-tech ideas you can use tomorrow appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2022

March 31st is called World Backup Day. At least once a year, backup your data files to an external drive (like a flash drive). This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. It’s good to always backup data to cloud drives or a different drive on your computer but once a year, do the entire collection of data files to what is called an ‘air gap’ drive–one that is separated from any internet connection.

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Ditch That Textbook

MARCH 31, 2022

Formative assessment can be fantastic! Here are options for letting students draw, choose, write and say as a formative assessment tool.Formative assessment can be drudgery. When students are doing the same quizzes and the same practice questions all day long, it can be less than stimulating.Or formative assessment can be fantastic.Teachers use formative assessments to […].

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Hapara

MARCH 31, 2022

Join Rich Dixon and Jon Corippo, author of the EduProtocols Field Guide for a discussion on how to develop meaningful, relevant instruction and break free from textbooks and worksheets. Featuring: Jon Corippo, Author of the EduProtocols Field Guide Rich Dixon, Senior Director of Learning Innovation at H?para. The H?para Instructional Suite makes digital learning more effective and organized for teachers and students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 31, 2022

Games are inherently inviting! They tend to drive players motivation and keep them focused for a prolonged period of time without them feeling bored. So what is it that makes games motivating? In his.read more.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the world. Its impact on the educational profession, though, is unique. Every educator has an impact on children–the future adults. In a time of fear and uncertainty, our students turn to us; we are the moms, dads, and guardians away from home. We spend several hours a day with our students. Parents entrust us with the most precious things in their world–their children.

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Edthena

MARCH 31, 2022

Did spring break keep you from staying up-to-date on recent resources for teachers and instructional coaches? Not to worry; spring has sprung and we’re blooming with this month’s curated resources for teachers and coaches. This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes how to say “yes” to a sustainable workload, best practices for family engagement, and creating a positive school culture.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

Novato, CA (March 30, 2022)– PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), has partnered with the Kentucky Department of Education on a four-year initiative to increase high-quality Project Based Learning in K-12 schools throughout the state. The Scaling Gold Standard PBL Kentucky initiative will provide Gold Standard PBL training and support to Kentucky educators and leaders across Kentucky through a blend of face-to-face workshops, pe

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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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techlearning

MARCH 31, 2022

The end of the school year is in sight, so here are some strategies for saving time and maximizing impact to help you across the finish line.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

The interruption of in-person learning environments due to COVID-19 impacted everyone, but it particularly challenged those with specific learning needs. In fact, equity became one of the top issues as the pandemic spread across the globe. Educators in every building acknowledged the continuing need to create more equitable education environments. Students deserve the resources and support they need to fully engage in learning, and when you design for inclusion, everyone benefits.

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N2Y

MARCH 31, 2022

There’s been much talk about students’ social-emotional well-being as they head back to school this fall. How can you be prepared to support both their needs and your own in these uncertain times? Try the power of Positivity! With interactive strategies like calming breaths, breaks, visual schedules, and much more, you can set expectations, empower students to self-regulate, and keep the focus on learning—whether you’re teaching face-to-face or remotely.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

BEAVERTON, Oregon, March 31, 2022 — Leveraging standards-based instructional content and its award-winning technology, Vernier Software & Technology is announcing Vernier Connections , an innovative web-based platform to engage high school students in hands-on STEM learning and exploration. Vernier Connections emphasizes fun and interactive investigations and projects, and it gives educators the ability to assess student comprehension across all science disciplines.

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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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N2Y

MARCH 31, 2022

See why there’s so much excitement about Polaris! It’s n2y’s newest solution that’s revolutionizing the IEP process. I’ll show you how this solution supports you throughout all stages of the IEP process—planning, writing, executing, and reporting. With over 6,000 students seated, you won’t want to miss this inside look at Polaris. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: Create truly meaningful roadmaps driven by accurate, up?

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – March 30, 2022 – Gale , part of Cengage Group, is supporting academic initiatives in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with the release of six new archives on the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) platform. These archives explore the stories of LGBTQ+ communities worldwide, women, Native Americans and other underrepresented communities.

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N2Y

MARCH 31, 2022

So much has changed over the past two years. Creating a safe space for students to learn and build meaningful relationships is now more important than ever. It’s also the first real step towards engaging students in our classrooms. In this webinar you’ll learn how to: Create a classroom environment that is welcoming and safe, both physically and emotionally, for all students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

As schools move toward making masks optional for students and teachers, concerns are turning to the best ways to mitigate COVID-19 infections–and indoor air quality is a major concern. With students back in physical classrooms, air quality must take priority regardless of a district’s mask policy. But how can district leaders address the varying degrees of improvements schools may need to update their indoor air systems?

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MARCH 31, 2022

Two great new games now bring the total to over 170 L 3 Skills games! Ben’s Big Choices and Reading Recipes: Sweet Treats are great examples of how L 3 Skills supports lifelong learning as students learn to make good decisions and sharpen their math skills.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience , the only provider of a fully-integrated platform for aptitude-based assessments, personalized career guidance, and industry-recognized certifications, today announced that the Utah State Legislature has approved funding for the continued use of YouScience Discovery through the 2022 – 2023 school year.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 31, 2022

Major assessment and analytics provider Renaissance has acquired KeyPhonics, while startup Course Hero has acquired Scribbr. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Renaissance Acquires Phonics Assessment KeyPhonics appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, March 30, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—today introduced a new edition of the award-winning Mystery Science service built for K-5 teachers across Texas. Aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) state standards, the new Mystery Science Texas makes it easier than ever to integrate highly engaging digital resources into K-5 science instruction

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 31, 2022

A new certification program by the company LearnPlatform challenges vendors to develop an evidence base and protect student data privacy. The post Got Evidence for Your Ed. Product? New Certification Invites Vendors to Prove It appeared first on Market Brief.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Surprise can increase learning and change the lives of our students in positive ways. Today’s guest researcher, Dr. Michael Rousell, studies the neuroscience of surprise and has some interesting points for educators and presenters. The Johns Hopkins’ article, The Element of Surprise Helps Babies Learn Significantly Better , points to a phenomenon that impacts all ages.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 31, 2022

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Subscribe today! Robert Sternberg is frustrated. Really frustrated. As a professor of psychology at Cornell University, Sternberg has long studied standardized tests, and concluded they don’t provide much useful information on whether students are learning to think critically and crea

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

Goodlettsville, Tennessee – March 31, 2022 – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced a commitment of approximately $5 million in grants to five national organizations working to address the critical literacy needs identified in its new State of American Literacy Report released today. The grant recipients, including Save the Children, The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, DonorsChoose, Discovery Education and the Children’s Defense Fund, are focused on advancing litera

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Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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