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The Power of Routines: Building a Strong Foundation for Success

A Principal's Reflections

Many of my friends, family, and colleagues know that I am routine-oriented. I get up around the same time every morning (5:00 – 6:00 AM), go to the gym, and then have a protein shake. When I am home, I follow up my workout with an elaborate smoothing, take the dogs for a walk, and then head to my office to generate a to-do list for the day. From there, I open up my calendar and get to work.

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AI in the Classroom: Anticipating Positive and Negative Long-Term Impacts on Various Industries

EdTech4Beginners

In 2023 a college professor based out of Texas made national news for failing his entire class. The offense? Suspected Usage of AI to complete classroom assignments. The story made news not just because it was one of the first major potential incidents of artificial intelligence-related cheating, but because it was also incorrect. It turns out the professor had come to his conclusion by feeding student essays to ChatGPT, asking the AI if it had written the assignments itself.

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KyEdRPG Spotlight: Morgan Seely, Bringing Fourth Grade "Learning to Life Through Imagination"

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

Morgan Seely is a Shelby County Public School (KY) teacher at Painted Stone Elementary, starting her educational career in 2011. Seely believed strongly in evidence-based practices from the start, but the launch of Shelby County's Profile of a Graduate in 2017 helped spur her journey toward centering student agency and competency-based education in her own classroom.

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Content-related Brain Breaks for Fun Learning

MiddleWeb

How do we infuse fun into our classes and keep the content fresh in our students’ minds? Keeping in mind that physical activity enhances academic performance, Megan Kelly shares activities she uses with her 6th graders to have fun while emphasizing the content they are studying. The post Content-related Brain Breaks for Fun Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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Harnessing the Power of =TIME()

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

You have a start and end time, how do you display them together in the format of 8:10 - 8:15???? Harness the power of =TIME() The post Harnessing the Power of =TIME() appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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13 Best Mathematician Movies for Kids of All Ages

SplashLearn

Math can sometimes seem challenging for kids, but movies can make it fun and exciting! This list of mathematician movies is perfect for children, blending learning with entertainment. From inspiring true stories to fictional tales, movies on mathematicians showcase the beauty of numbers and highlight the incredible lives and minds behind groundbreaking mathematical discoveries.

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What’s Happening in Home Ed This October

Twinkl International Publishing

October is a busy month, with lots of events and special days coming up! Make sure you read this blog so that you know what’s happening and where to find all the best resources for your family.

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KidWind Supports New Activity and Coloring Book Featuring Women in Energy Careers

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Authors partner with energy companies to allow kids to build, color, and doodle their way to discovering the world of energy! Following the success of the children’s book Everyday Superheroes: Women in Energy Careers, authors Erin Twamley and Joshua Sneideman Keep Reading KidWind Supports New Activity and Coloring Book Featuring Women in Energy Careers The post KidWind Supports New Activity and Coloring Book Featuring Women in Energy Careers appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Ed

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Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros: fe inquebrantable que sostiene al Cristo Moreno

Twinkl International Publishing

Mientras Perú se prepara para el mes morado, Twinkl invita a maestros, padres y niños a interactuar de manera significativa con el patrimonio cultural y explorar la historia de la Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros.

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Discovery Education Invites Teachers and Administrators Around the World to Free Virtual Professional Development Event

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Edtech leader Discovery Education invites teachers and administrators around the globe to participate in its 13th annual Fall VirtCon, which will be held this year on  Saturday, October 19th from 11 AM to 3 PM Eastern. A no-cost, virtual professional learning conference designed for Keep Reading Discovery Education Invites Teachers and Administrators Around the World to Free Virtual Professional Development Event The post Discovery Education Invites Teachers and Administrators Around the World t

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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I-level Up ang Inyong Parent-Teacher Conference: Mga Tip para sa Guro at Magulang

Twinkl International Publishing

Ang Parent-Teacher Conference ay isang mahalagang pagkakataon para sa mga guro at magulang na magtulungan sa paggabay sa mga bata, lalo na sa kanilang akademikong pagganap at pag-uugali. Alamin kung paano gawing mas matagumpay ang bawat pagpupulong at kung paano mapapalakas ang ugnayan at pakikipagtulungan ng guro at magulang para sa ikabubuti ng mga mag-aaral.

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ORIGO Education Introduces ORIGO Intervention Essentials: A Game-Changer for Math Fluency

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Flexible, easy-to-implement resource addresses needs of struggling students ORIGO Education, a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6, is thrilled to announce the launch of ORIGO Intervention Essentials, an innovative program designed to enhance math fluency Keep Reading ORIGO Education Introduces ORIGO Intervention Essentials: A Game-Changer for Math Fluency The post ORIGO Education Introduces ORIGO Intervention Essentials: A Game-Changer for Math Fluency appeared f

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Tips on How to Write a Persuasive Speech

Twinkl International Publishing

Learn the art of persuading people to see things your way with our handy Tips on How to Write a Persuasive Speech blog! Includes educational resources.

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Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom: 5 Tips for Teachers

ViewSonic Education

Staring at your interactive whiteboard, unsure how to begin? These tech wonders can turn your classroom into a vibrant, interactive space, making learning more engaging than ever. But with countless features and possibilities, figuring out where to start can leave you feeling puzzled. How do you tap into its full power and bring your lessons to life?

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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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‘Flexible working is increasingly important at a time of worsening teacher shortages’

Twinkl International Publishing

Pepe Di-lasio, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, provides guidance for school leaders around flexible working.

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Are Entry-Level Tech Jobs Still Secure in the Age of AI Automation?

EdTech4Beginners

Artificial intelligence is the most disruptive technology of the 21st century. Nearly 2 years in, no one fully knows what to make of it. Could it be the technology that will make jobs that used to be the sole domain of thinking humans irrelevant? So far AI job displacement has been relatively minimal. Perhaps some individuals have been replaced by artificial intelligence tools, but AI has not erased jobs from the map completely.

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Top Magic Activities for Kids

Twinkl International Publishing

In this blog, we explore a range of exciting magic activities for kids, including a variety of magic tricks to try out at home.

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TEACHER VOICE: Here’s why teachers should help students develop logic and reasoning skills early on

The Hechinger Report

As a special education teacher, I often encountered students who struggled with solving math problems. Many would simply add all the numbers they saw without grasping what the problems were actually asking. To help, I introduced keywords like “all together” for addition and “difference” for subtraction. However, this approach fell short when students focused solely on the keywords, missing the problem’s context.

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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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Téléchargez nos activités Halloween gratuitement pendant 24h

Twinkl International Publishing

Le dimanche 11 octobre 2024, téléchargez nos idées et activités Halloween gratuitement pendant 24h sur Twinkl France.

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Concours de recette Halloween Twinkl

Twinkl International Publishing

Découvrez et participez à notre concours de recette Halloween Twinkl 2024 qui a lieu pendant le mois d'octobre.

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10 idées et activités pour Halloween avec les enfants

Twinkl International Publishing

Retrouvez 10 idées et activités pour Halloween à faire avec les enfants à l'école ou à la maison

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Navigating perimenopause in the classroom

Twinkl International Publishing

Digest talks to Menopause educator, Helen Clare, about navigating through perimenopause.

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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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Specialist teaching assistant apprenticeships launching in 2025

Twinkl International Publishing

Trailblazer co-chairs Dr Diane Swift and Andy Ogden share key insights with TA Digest.

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8 idées de recette Halloween pour les enfants

Twinkl International Publishing

Découvrez 8 idées de recette Halloween pour les enfants

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5 ways teachers can beat the autumn blues

Twinkl International Publishing

How can teachers prepare for the shorter, colder days?

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