Tue.May 11, 2021

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Removing Barriers with UDL and Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

Recently, a teacher posted a comment to my blog lamenting that direct instruction consumed much of the class period. Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. This is not unusual. There is often a tension created by the pressure put on teachers to cover content with the student-centered approach to learning described by UDL and blended learning.

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8 Ways surveys help school leaders make better decisions

Neo LMS

School leaders have to make crucial decisions all the time. Some of these may have short-term effects, but others have a lasting impact on future generations of students. While there’s no denying that the school staff is aware of the institution’s challenges and strong points, any decision-making process is biased. For example, if we hear the same complaint from three different parents, we’re more likely to listen, but what about the other hundreds of parents?

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How Skills-Based Classes Bring Students Together For Future Success

EdNews Daily

Skills-Based Classes For Young Students Before the pandemic, many schools didn’t offer classes that focused on entrepreneurship, marketing, acting, communication or leadership. When funds are low in schools, most of the time, classes such as music, art, and drama are the first ones to be pushed aside. Given the rapid changes in education, especially with online learning, many valuable skills that students gain from the creative side of education were either put on hold, lost due to lack of

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Elon Musk Needs a Futuristic Workforce For SpaceX. Will His $20M Pledge to Schools Help?

Edsurge

As he’s wont to do, Elon Musk pulled up Twitter on his phone one early spring morning and fired off some breaking news. “Am donating $20M to Cameron County schools & $10M to City of Brownsville for downtown revitalization,” he wrote in the March 30 tweet. “Details to follow next week.” The billionaire SpaceX and Tesla CEO, aspiring Mars colonizer and last weekend’s SNL host , was referring to the South Texas community where he’s built a SpaceX launch site.

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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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Summer of Math 2021 with Howie Hua

Teacher Tech

Join the Summer of Math 2021 Guest Blog by Howie Hua Last Summer I created a weekly math session called “Math Summer” where teachers do math together over Zoom. I decided to create a space to do math, especially low-floor high-ceiling problems, so we can learn from each other as well as potentially use these […]. The post Summer of Math 2021 with Howie Hua appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Apps to Help Students Improve Their Math Skills

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Below is a collection of educational math apps we curated from Apple’s New and Notable category in iTunes App Store. These are apps students can use to help them practice, develop, and learn.

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Engaging Games for Learning Letter and Word Patterns

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today's post we are sharing with you three awesome interactive tools from ReadWriteThink. These are games and activities designed specifically to help kids learn letter and word patters and.

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Google Forms: Add Sections

Teacher Tech

Seeing a lot of questions at once can be overwhelming. Divide up your Google Form into sections to help break up the length of the Google Form. Think pages! Each section is a page of your Google Form. Section Icon In the floating toolbar a section is the last icon. It looks like 2 rectangles […]. The post Google Forms: Add Sections appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Who Really Benefits From College Student Diversity?

Edsurge

“Diversity” is a slippery concept. It can be used as part of powerful discourse about access to resources and making organizations more equitable. But it can also be diluted to refer to just about any sort of difference, thrown together for any sort of purpose. This ambiguity around diversity plays out at colleges. When they set goals and make claims about recruiting diverse groups of students, what exactly are they after, and who really benefits?

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5 Reasons To Use Digital Portfolios in Your Classroom To Wrap Up The School Year

TeacherCast

As the year starts to come to a close, many teachers are looking for activities that will not only engage students but give them a sense of pride and achievement from what has been an unprecedented ­­­­­school year. Many students have had their educational worlds turned upside down repeatedly due to being taught in both physical and hybrid classrooms and because of this, it’s important for us all to remember the year that was and to also plan for the journey ahead.

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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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4 under-the-radar data points to track as schools reopen

eSchool News

One of the most powerful tools in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has been data. Data analytics has informed what we can do, when we can do it, and has kept us safe. As more schools reopen their doors, data is also playing a vital role in ensuring they do so safely. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued key indicators for dynamic school decision making, which include measures of underlying community transmission as well as a measure of adherence to key mitigation strategies.

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5 Reasons To Use Digital Portfolios in Your Classroom To Wrap Up The School Year

TeacherCast

As the year starts to come to a close, many teachers are looking for activities that will not only engage students but give them a sense of pride and achievement from what has been an unprecedented ­­­­­school year. Many students have had their educational worlds turned upside down repeatedly due to being taught in both physical and hybrid classrooms and because of this, it’s important for us all to remember the year that was and to also plan for the journey ahead.

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K-12 Dealmaking: Kahoot Acquires Clever, in Deal Combining Game-Based Platform and Single-Sign-On Provider

Marketplace K-12

Educational gaming provider Kahoot has acquired major K-12 single-sign-on platform Clever. In a separate deal, an education-focused private equity firm has raised $388 million for its sixth fund. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Kahoot Acquires Clever, in Deal Combining Game-Based Platform and Single-Sign-On Provider appeared first on Market Brief.

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#OneWord Intention: @DemersMarcie’s 6th Grade Language Art Students Reflect on Their Goals

techieMusings

Every time I step onto my yoga mat, I set an intention for my practice. This is something that most yoga instructors incorporate into the beginning of class. That intention carries us through our practice and helps us channel our attention and focus on what we desire to get out of our time on the mat. In recent years, choosing a “one word” intention or theme has become a popular way to reframe New Year’s Resolutions.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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EVERFI Tackles Inequality in Nation’s Healthcare System with Introduction of First Healthcare Literacy Course for Students

eSchool News

New program addresses barriers that lead to social disparities; students learn to make important health and financial decisions. EVERFI Inc., the leading Impact-as-a-Service TM education innovator, announced the development of the nation’s first healthcare literacy course designed for high school students. This new digital program will empower students across the country with the knowledge to navigate a complex healthcare system, advocate for medical care, and make good financial decisions to ma

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OPINION: It’s time to change the way students are disciplined in school

The Hechinger Report

Here’s an unfortunate example of the antiquated rules that target students of color. High school Junior Andrew Johnson-getting his dreadlocks cut off by a trainer so he can wrestle in a match. A referee said that Andrew’s hair did not meet the required rules, so Andrew was presented with “a choice”: forfeit or cut it. Andrew offered to braid his hair and hide it beneath his ear guards, but the referee stated that was not an option because his hair “was not in his natural state.”.

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Building a System of Equity Across School Districts

edWeb.net

By Stacey Pusey. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. According to Dr. Tammy Campbell, Superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools (WA), working towards equity requires using the head and the heart. School leaders need to have the skills and understanding to understand and change educational systems, she said, but they must also have a passion for their community and the equity mission.

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Doug Fisher Explores Creative, Proven Student Assessment Tools

Edthena

Teachers are exploring the best ways to approach student assessment in the era of technology. Nontraditional and creative checks for understanding can help educators gather essential information. In a world of technological resources, teachers find that student assessment is becoming more challenging as students can find answers at the click of a button.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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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Learning from the Inspiration of Others and Yourself

The Principal of Change

In my last post titled, “ A Fear of Success and the Elevation of Others ,” I wrote the following: Education is about elevation. Not only of our students but of one another. Everything we do to create better opportunities for those we serve should be cheered on and learned from, but they don’t have to be replicated in every classroom as it is.

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul: Using ‘Stamped (For Kids)’ to Have Age-Appropriate Discussions About Race

MindShift

When you first hold “Stamped from the Beginning,” it’s heavy, even as a paperback. At almost 600 pages and dense with text, a person can tell at once that author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi wasn’t pulling any punches when he set out to write “The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America.” “Stamped from the Beginning” has since been remixed as “ Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You ,” a version of the book that was re-written for teens by best-selling author Jason Reynolds.

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What are online test banks and what do they have to do with academic integrity?

Turnitin

A dive into online test banks and their effects on academic integrity, as well as how to lessen their impact on student learning.

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Tech & Learning Lunch ‘n Learns with Kecia Ray

techlearning

School leaders have turned to this series to get crucial advice from their peers.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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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Library Customer Service + Quality Service Skills: Podcast, Blog Post, and Webinar

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've posted both a new podcast from Dr. Albrecht, " Code of Quality Service ," and a new blog post on the same topic , " The Code of Quality Service for Library Employees." These are in our special Library Service, Safety, & Security section of Library 2.0. Information on Dr. Albrecht's corresponding webinar on May 21st, " Customer Service All-Staff Skills Refresher: Library Interactions and the Moments of Truth ," is linked below.

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ESSER Funding: 5 Ways to Use it to Address Learning Loss

techlearning

How ESSER funding can be used to help students get back on track

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The Science of Keeping Kids Engaged-7 Steps For Inspiring Creativity In Young Minds At Home

Georgia Test Prep

Creativity is not an inborn talent, it is an attribute that can be grown and developed, like a muscle. Sure, it’s true that some people are born with spectacular abilities—what else can you say about the likes of Picasso, Michelangelo, Jimi Hendrix, or Timothee Chalamet? But that doesn’t mean that everyone can’t be creative. Creativity simply means the ability to create, to think out of the box, and to allow the mind to wander to places not often explored.

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This Tech Leader Uses One Platform to Solve Numerous Access Issues

Edsurge

Pete Just is the driving force behind a dizzying array of student-focused technology initiatives for both the state of Indiana and the Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Wayne Township, where he is Chief Technology Officer. We needed a solution that would simplify access for our students and staff. He helped launch Indiana’s first and only virtual school in 1999, earned CoSN’s coveted Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) certification and is a member of CoSN’s Board of Directors.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EdTech Industry: Assessing the Influence

AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Zoom – SULS0109

Shake Up Learning

The post 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Zoom – SULS0109 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Shake Up Learning trainer and community leader, Susan Vincentz about Zoom. Susan shares 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Zoom! Zoom has become the standard for teaching online, online meetings, even newscasts, but this robust tool does so much more than you know.

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Lexia Names Kerri A. Larkin as Senior Education Advisor, Education Partnership

eSchool News

BOSTON ( May 11, 2021) – Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today announced the appointment of Kerri A. Larkin to the position of Senior Education Advisor, Education Partnerships, effective immediately. Larkin will serve as a thought partner and advisor for school districts across the country as they design and scale specialized academic programs based on student strength and need.

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COLUMN: If you don’t want critical race theory to exist, stop being racist

The Hechinger Report

Women yell at police officers during a protest against desegregation at William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credit: Bettman/Getty Images. Conservative legislators across the country are passing laws to ban books and courses that espouse critical race theory — scholarship born in the 1970s that examines the role that racism plays in our daily lives.

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