Wed.Sep 18, 2024

article thumbnail

How to Make Schools Safer and Build Positive School Relationships

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter On September 18, episode 2 of Cool Cat Teacher talk will air on WDJY 99.1 in Atlanta at 4pm. These are the show notes for that episode. The following Wednesday, this show will air on the Cool Cat Teacher Channel on Youtube so subscribe at www.youtube.com/coolcatteacher so you don't miss an episode.

How To 344
article thumbnail

Review: Stimulate Creativity with the HTC VIVE Focus 3 Virtual Reality Headset

EdTech Magazine

Adopting virtual reality technology in K–12 can enhance student engagement, foster immersive learning and support interactive environments that stimulate curiosity and creativity. Recently, my middle school technology students and I spent a few weeks with the VIVE Focus 3 virtual reality headset. In a nutshell, HTC pairs a comfortable-fitting headset with two ergonomic controllers.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

I’m Traveling with my Kids! Sept. 18-29

Ask a Tech Teacher

September 18-29 I’m off to visit my two military children and then my sister. My son is preparing to deploy overseas to places I won’t mention while my daughter does what she can to keep him safe. After time with them, I’ll go see my sister in rural Marion, Indiana for a recentering. I hear a James Dean car show is on the agenda!

195
195
article thumbnail

A Walk Down Memory Lane: 10 Years of Research on Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

The post A Walk Down Memory Lane: 10 Years of Research on Micro-credentials appeared first on Digital Promise.

225
225
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

To Address Climate Anxiety, Consider How Students Get Their News on the Issue

Edsurge

College students around the world have deep-seated fears, if not despair about the existential threat of climate change — fears they may have harbored since childhood. As the frequency of severe weather events increases and the Earth’s temperature inches upward, emotions have intensified for a lot of students in the United States and it turns out that many keep their concerns about living on a warming planet to themselves.

Survey 146
article thumbnail

Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best for Back to School 2024

techlearning

This annual contest recognizes outstanding education products that support effective teaching and learning as teachers and students head back to school

Learning 135

More Trending

article thumbnail

5 math curriculum insights from educators

eSchool News

Key points: Educators want math curricula that fosters natural learning environments 6 tips to select the right assessments for your district How I’m making learning more engaging for my gifted students For more news on curriculum, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I sat down with educators at the recent ISTE conference, our conversations were vibrant and enlightening.

Education 114
article thumbnail

How Rhymes with Reason is Educating Students Through Song

techlearning

Rhymes with Reason provides an engaging solution to improve vocabulary by using popular music, which works across economic and racial backgrounds

Education 103
article thumbnail

The State of Play in EdTech

eSchool News

SETDA, the member association representing state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders, recently published its third annual 2024 State EdTech Trends Report, providing insights on the top edtech priorities as identified in SETDA’s survey of state policy-makers including state edtech directors, state superintendents, commissioners of education, and CIOs.

EdTech 95
article thumbnail

Optimizing Your EdTech Resources in a Post-ESSER World with Lightspeed Digital Insight

Lightspeed Systems

K-12 schools have relied on distributions from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to pay for staffing, programming, and much-needed technologies.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

New Lenovo Legion Partnership Gives Schools an Edge in Their Esports Programs

eSchool News

Lakewood Ranch, Florida— Lenovo Legion announced a strategic partnership with JAR Systems, the creator of USB-C PD charging carts used widely in schools nationwide. Legion has supported many schools’ efforts to launch or expand their esports programs and harness students’ passion for gaming. This joint venture provides new solutions to accelerate those programs including the initial release of a cobranded charging cart engineered for gaming devices.

Lenovo 57
article thumbnail

FCC’s Filing Window for $200 Million Cybersecurity Pilot Program is Now Open

Lightspeed Systems

The FCC announced the application filing window for its $200m Cybersecurity Pilot Program will open on September 17 and close November 1.

71
article thumbnail

DISCOVER FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION RESOURCES

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Discover Financial Services and Discovery Education have worked together to produce pathwayinschools.com presenting a video documentary premiering 10/22 entitled MONEY MASTERY for grades 6-8. Learn more as Discovery Senior Social Impact Manager Madeline O’Neil tells us how it was all Keep Reading DISCOVER FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION RESOURCES The post DISCOVER FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION RESOURCES appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

article thumbnail

Meet the Lightning Languages Sparks!

Twinkl International Publishing

If you have started exploring our new Lightning Languages lessons, you may have already met our Sparks characters. These balloon-shaped friends are here to guide children under seven on their language-learning journeys, making lessons interactive, fun, and memorable!

Meeting 40
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

New Feature Boosts Educators’ Assessment in Multiple Forms of Literacy Progress in Reading Eggs Platform

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The Read Aloud feature will now allow teachers to link directly to the text they have assigned for auditory assessments. Reading Eggs announced today a new feature that enables teachers to easily access written versions of the auditory reading assessments Keep Reading New Feature Boosts Educators’ Assessment in Multiple Forms of Literacy Progress in Reading Eggs Platform The post New Feature Boosts Educators’ Assessment in Multiple Forms of Literacy Progress in Reading Eggs Platform appeared fir

article thumbnail

35 Dongeng Bahasa Inggris Pendek dan Bergambar PDF

Twinkl International Publishing

Dongeng bahasa Inggris membawa pembacanya menuju ke dunia penuh imajinasi dan pelajaran hidup. Melalui petualangan singkat, kita belajar bahasa, budaya, dan nilai moral yang mendalam.

40
article thumbnail

Capstone’s New Stairway Decodables Help Students Build Phonics Skills One Step at a Time

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Supplemental phonics resource provides extra practice for early readers in a variety of settings, along with instructional support for teachers While decodable readers are an essential part of a Science of Reading K-2 classroom, many educators say that such books Keep Reading Capstone’s New Stairway Decodables Help Students Build Phonics Skills One Step at a Time The post Capstone’s New Stairway Decodables Help Students Build Phonics Skills One Step at a Time appeared first on American Consorti

article thumbnail

World Architecture Day Activities for Kids

Twinkl International Publishing

Find out facts about World Architecture Day in our blog and a range of activities for kids to learn about the history of architecture and famous landmarks.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Discovery Education Services Hailed as Readers’ Top Choice from SmartBrief Awards

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Discovery Education has been honored with multiple Readers’ Choice Awards from SmartBrief. The Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 celebrates the companies and products making a lasting impact on the education industry. This year, three of Discovery Education services were honored by Keep Reading Discovery Education Services Hailed as Readers’ Top Choice from SmartBrief Awards The post Discovery Education Services Hailed as Readers’ Top Choice from SmartBrief Awards appeared first on American Co

article thumbnail

10 Easy Apple Template Ideas

Twinkl International Publishing

Discover 10 engaging activities using an apple template that will enhance apple or fall themed learning for early childhood students.

article thumbnail

Ultrawide vs. Dual Monitors: Which is the Best Overall Setup?

ViewSonic Education

When it comes to expanding your workspace, ultrawide and dual monitor setups offer distinct advantages. Both options can enhance productivity, but understanding their unique characteristics will help you choose the best fit for your needs. Keep reading to learn more about which option is best for you, or directly visit ViewSonic’s website to browse our range of ultrawide and monitors for dual setup.

Microsoft 195
article thumbnail

A day in the life of a School Business Manager

Twinkl International Publishing

In the first of a brand new school leadership role series, Leader’s Digest explores the School Business Manager role.

40
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Student recordings: A new element in the online classroom

eSchool News

Key points: Despite AI’s dominance, students’ genuine intelligence will always be paramount Using AI analysis to bring out the best in human tutors AI is forcing a teaching and learning evolution For more news on student assessment, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Late on a recent Friday night while preparing my fall courses, I heard my cell phone chime–twice.

article thumbnail

‘Being a teaching assistant gave me a huge advantage’ says Jane Green, MBE

Twinkl International Publishing

From TA to a leading expert in her field: Jane Green highlights the importance of teaching assistants.

40
article thumbnail

A principal lost her job after she came out. Her conservative community rallied around her 

The Hechinger Report

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Principal Lauren Dressback didn’t think about it after it happened. After all, she was workplace-close with Wesley Smith, the custodian at Cahaba Heights Elementary School, in this affluent suburb of Birmingham. She called him “the mayor.” She said that he knew her two children, asked about her family almost daily and made a point of interacting.

article thumbnail

Youth Mental Health Day 2024 – Tackling the impact of online harm on wellbeing

Twinkl International Publishing

Charity encourages young people to re-evaluate their online habits to improve their mental health.

40
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

College Uncovered, Season 3, Episode 2

The Hechinger Report

Following intense, sometimes violent protests on campuses, colleges and universities are taking steps to encourage better and more civil dialogue and debate among students who disagree. Some schools are offering new guidance and coursework around how students should speak to one another in an effort to bridge deep differences. At the same time, they’re tightening restrictions on campus protests related to the war in Gaza, and cracking down on protest tactics with heightened enforcement.

article thumbnail

Don't fear the code: How teachers can embrace computational thinking

Twinkl International Publishing

Why you’re probably already using computational thinking and how to develop pupils’ skills.

How To 40
article thumbnail

Demand high, pay low: Elevated demand for teaching assistants in the UK

Twinkl International Publishing

ONS reveals elevated demand for TAs who face ongoing recruitment and retention crises.

40
article thumbnail

Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - Autumn is Upon Us!

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - Autumn is Upon Us!

40
article thumbnail

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.