Digital Promise

MARCH 27, 2023

The post Bridging the Procurement Gap: Harnessing the Power of Purchasing Cooperatives appeared first on Digital Promise.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2023

There is a great deal of confusion out there as to what personalization is when it comes to learning in and out of the classroom. When terms that are new materialize, there is a natural inclination to develop a meaning that works for a particular narrative or goal. A lack of clarity or pedagogical understanding translates to people and organizations making up whatever fits best.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

Some 2.5 million students are smoking e-cigarettes, according to the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey. Concerned school leaders are turning to technology to catch students and discourage the use of these devices on campus. Possession of vaping devices in most places is illegal for those under 18. But because the vapor from e-cigarettes evaporates quickly, school authorities may find it challenging to pinpoint when an infraction has occurred.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2023

Succeeding in college is both easy and hard. It takes planning, drive, and dedication, but once you commit to the required changes, the payback is worth it. The first big tip: College is not like High School. Succeeding in the former in no way predicts success in the latter. With High School graduation close, college on the horizon, one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors put together a list of great tips and ideas to help you prepare for one of the biggest steps you can take to build your fu

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif. — The lab starts filling up after school lets out. Students trickle in. They help themselves to a snack — today it’s tacos — and chat excitedly with friends. They laugh and joke, listening to Beyoncé and Rihanna on built-in speakers. Soon, employees from one of the world’s most influential companies will arrive to teach these students about computer science: how to program computer games, how to work with data and how to found and run a business.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 27, 2023

The single point rubric – a minimalist, stripped-down version of the standard 4-point rubric – provides efficiency for teachers and is impactful for students because the simplified teacher feedback fosters growth, writes Stephanie Farley. She also shares three grading tips. The post Single Point Rubrics: Efficient and Impactful first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2023

By providing insights and suggestions for research topics, concepts, and approaches, ChatGPT can help students stay engaged and motivated. The post Project-Based Learning, Inquiry Teaching, and the Power of ChatGPT appeared first on TeachThought.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

Charlotte, NC – Discovery Education, in partnership with Norton, a leading Cyber Safety brand of Gen , recently launched a new digital citizenship resource center – My Digital Life – on the award-winning Discovery Education K-12 platform. The My Digital Life resource center offers standards-aligned resources designed to empower students and educators with activities about digital citizenship.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2023

If your child doesn’t read over the summer, they are missing out on the significant role reading can play in personal growth. The post 25 Resources And Ideas To Help Students Read More During The Summer appeared first on TeachThought.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

Science is more than just a body of knowledge; it is the process of discovering new knowledge. Therefore, science education needs to involve more than just memorizing what scientists have already figured out. Students also need to learn about the processes that scientists use to generate new understandings about the universe. In other words, it involves understanding the Nature of Science.

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Speaker: Joseph Suarez - Learning Experience Designer at Suarez Media Production

What makes an instructional video engaging and effective? Why do Learning and Development professionals often struggle to produce quality videos? What can we do to change that? In this webinar, Joseph Suarez will break down the craft, the art, and the science of video production and reveal how to leverage the production process to create great videos of all types and sizes.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2023

With considerable trepidation, I commonly write about the future of education–the future of the classroom, the future role of the … The Problem With Predicting The Future Education Read More The post The Problem With Predicting The Future Education appeared first on TeachThought.

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techlearning

MARCH 27, 2023

ChatGPT Plus now utilizes GPT-4, which can analyze images, pass a bar exam, and be used to power various education apps

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

District leaders report that one of the biggest challenges they face is a shortage of teachers, and in particular, a shortage of special education teachers. New data shows that this shortage is widespread and increasing. There is also a need for greater diversity within the profession. Clear evidence confirms that having teachers reflect the demographics of their communities–when students of color have teachers that look like them–helps improve student learning.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 27, 2023

Our guests are TutorMe’s Kayla Fargo with Dr. Lisa Stanley, the Superintendent of North Texas Collegiate Academy, a public charter school district with four campuses, serving Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students and Neal Kellogg , the Director of Educational Technology Keep Reading THE IMPACT OF QUALITY TUTORING The post THE IMPACT OF QUALITY TUTORING appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Have you ever caught an employee sleeping during training? Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right? Wrong! Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget. By utilizing newer components that enable interactive sequences, navigable content to respond to your audience, and pop quizzes for informal knowledge checks

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

New York, NY — Within a month of its official launch, edtech startup Pressto has seen unprecedented growth. The first-to-market generative AI for teachers is a classroom ready platform that has yielded over 1,300 teachers and 5,000 student sign-ups – totaling an 875% overall user increase – from more than 700 schools across the country. “Based on our years of research, we know that both the desire to find alternative tools to motivate writing, as well as the need to remain ahead of s

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edWeb.net

MARCH 27, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Teachers and staff want to develop effective relationships with families, but adding another activity can be daunting. During the edLeader Panel, “ Highly Effective Family Engagement: 5 Habits to Start Now ,” Jessica Webster, Ed.D., Senior Family Engagement Specialist for MAEC, Inc., and Rebecca Honig, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer at ParentPowered, explained how educators can build on existing activities and interactions to deepen sch

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

BROOMFIELD, COLO. – Conga , the global leader in Revenue Lifecycle Management solutions, has partnered with Edmentum , a global education leader in K-12 learning technology solutions, to streamline its contract management processes with a unified, end-to-end solution to simplify and accelerate the sales cycle. Edmentum is the leading provider of K-12 digital curriculum, assessments, and services to 43,000 schools in all 50 states and 100 countries worldwide.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2023

A troubling post-pandemic pattern is emerging across the nation’s schools: test scores and attendance are down, yet more students are earning high school diplomas. A new report from Washington, D.C., suggests bleak futures for many of these high school graduates, given the declining rate of college attendance and completion. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift The numbers are stark in a March 2023 report by the D.C.

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Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions

The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 27, 2023

The number of students with challenging mental health situations is increasing. It continues to be a serious crisis— particularly for teen girls.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) has named Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore as the 2023 recipient of the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice. The annual award, which is sponsored by Curriculum Associates and named after the Council’s former executive director, recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions in the field of Grades K–12 urban education by taking courageous and passionate stances on the issues of educational just

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Sell Courses Online

MARCH 27, 2023

Your website is where your ideal audience forms the first impression of you and the services you offer.

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Discovery Education

MARCH 27, 2023

Preparing future-ready students means helping them build the skills needed to succeed beyond the classroom. And what better way to help students focus on life skills than to celebrate Financial Literacy Month! Discovery Education has a wealth of resources to teach all students about money management, financial responsibility, and all about the economy.

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Speaker: Margie Meacham, Founder and Chief Freedom Officer at LearningToGo

According to business research, psychological safety is a critical component of successful individuals and teams. Training programs that implement psychological safety principles offer their staff members a setting where people can feel accepted, respected, and empowered to learn. This openness encourages growth and innovation while enhancing productivity, engagement, and teamwork.

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techlearning

MARCH 27, 2023

Yo Teach! is an interactive digital space for your class to share and feedback.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 27, 2023

MindPlay, owned by private equity firm New Harbor Capital, said it was attracted to LightSail's large content library. The post K-12 Dealmaking: New Harbor-Backed MindPlay Acquires LightSail Education appeared first on Market Brief.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 27, 2023

In each grade, pre-K–4, students’ math scores are increasing year-over-year at North Star Central Elementary School Sourcewell, a trusted advisor to education leaders, announces that North Star Central Elementary School in Boswell, Pennsylvania—home to more than 350 pre-K–4 students—is seeing Keep Reading Pennsylvania School Reports Student Growth in Mathematics Despite National Trends The post Pennsylvania School Reports Student Growth in Mathematics Despite National Trends appeared first on Eq

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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 27, 2023

Welcome to the NCCE conference live episode sponsored by MackinVia. Today we explore the impact of Generative AI on education, digital and media literacy, and innovative projects happening in schools recorded on my Zoom H2n Mic. We begin with a discussion on Generative AI in education. We delve into the ways in which AI can personalize learning and engage students, while also teaching them about the ethical implications of this technology and the importance of digital literacy skills.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 27, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is just one week away and will be held online (and for free) next Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We have 4,000 people already registered for the conference, and have finalized the 18 concurrent presentations for the conference, which are listed below.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2023

Whenever you hear the phrase “parental rights in education,” listen carefully. What sounds like increased protection for children is part of a Republican campaign slogan, one that may or may not resonate with our country’s fragile public-school parents, teachers and children in the post-pandemic era. Republicans hope it will, though many parent groups and Democrats disagree.

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