eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Creators of Toilet Paper Hands Online Educational Program are responding to exploding demand for online education with innovative edutech: changing the game in economic education so students can keep up with the acceleration of web3 in a post-pandemic economy, redefining what it is to be financially independent.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A new school year brings the opportunity for renewed collaboration between IT leaders and teachers. Around the country, fresh devices, programs and tech tools are being unpackaged and implemented to support instruction, allowing districts to stay on the cutting edge of everything technology has to offer teachers and students. Working behind the scenes, IT professionals train users, troubleshoot problems and configure new tech to ensure a smooth rollout.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In early 2020, 7.3 million students received special education services as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), according to the National Center for Education Statistics. That’s 14% of K–12 students in public schools in the United States who depend on additional—and often very specialized—services to support their ability to learn and live their lives fully.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Districts with antiquated network infrastructure won’t be able to support the volume of devices trying to connect this school year. Most schools have moved to a one-to-one model, with 90 percent of district leaders reporting a device for every middle and high school student and 84 percent reporting the same for elementary students, according to an Education Week survey.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Students across the country are heading back to school. Will there be enough teachers waiting for them? ABC’s World News Tonight claimed that there was a “teacher shortage crisis.” The Washington Post described a “catastrophic teacher shortage.” Some local school officials say hiring this summer has been particularly difficult.

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Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public input ahead of an October event focused on concerns about children's ability to distinguish advertising content from entertainment. The post FTC Turns Attention to Stealth Marketing Aimed at Children appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

NEW YORK – Presence, the leading provider of online therapy solutions for children with diverse needs, launches Kanga , a modern therapy platform for clinicians who serve children. Special education caseloads in schools have continued to rise, increasing backlogs, and driving clinician burnout. Presence is expanding the tools available to clinicians in schools, agencies, and independent practices.

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MiddleWeb

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

We Belong by Laurie Barron and Patti Kinney offers a community-forward approach to classroom management that promotes a culture in which schools become “places where [students] can discover who they are and who they want to become” through the year, writes Michael McLaughlin. The post Classroom Management Anchored in Community first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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SplashLearn

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Compound words for kids are designed by combining two simpler words to form one complex word. An example of this would be mail + box = mailbox. We often use compound words without realizing they consist of two different, simpler words. What are compound words? When asking, “what are compound words?” we need to look […]. The post 150+ Compound Words That Your Students Can Start Learning Today first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

EdWeek Market Brief's fall summit on Nov. 3-4 will give education companies a window into pressing district needs, through panel discussions, briefings, and data presentations. The post The EdWeek Market Brief Fall Summit: Key District Insights and Peer-to-Peer Connections appeared first on Market Brief.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Here are the most-read posts for the month of August: Tech Ed Resources–Coaching. How to Thank a Teacher. Benefits of a Short Course. Notetaking and Study Apps. Free Keyboarding Posters. Essential Tech Tools for History Class. Habits of Mind. Which Digital Device Should I Use. Lessons Learned my First 5 Years of Teaching. Incorporate Podcasting Into Your Curriculum.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education , a global edtech company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), announced it has acquired Minneapolis, MN-based Pivot Interactives SBC. Led by a team of science teachers, practitioners, and students, Pivot Interactives develops dynamic cloud-based activities and labs that actively engage students in the authentic exploration of real scientific phenomena.

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SplashLearn

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Children are constantly learning and expanding their horizons. One of the most critical aspects of early childhood is developing a strong memory. Memory games for kids are the perfect tool parents can use to boost their child’s memory and also have fun with them. A good memory is essential for academic success and everyday tasks. […]. The post 20 Brain Boosting Memory Games for Kids for Enhanced Learning first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

September is National Preparedness Month , which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and visit. The 2022 Theme: A Lasting Legacy There are mobile apps from FEMA , the American Red Cross , and others all for emergency preparedness.

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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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MiddleWeb

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Geraldine Woods offers strategies for teachers to design and implement a self-contained independent study program or to incorporate principles of independent study into an existing unit or class. Sarah Cooper finds the book’s efficacy lies in its wide, practical application. The post Designing Successful Independent Study first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

We finally have the long-feared answer to the question about just how dire pandemic learning loss was: Even worse than anticipated, at least for many nine-year-old students. That’s why we’re moving onto the next one, which matters enormously for the health of our public education system: What can schools, parents and educators across the country do to help students recover?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Baamboozle is a game-based learning platform that contains over one million learning games ideal for use with students in and out of class. These games are designed by fellow teachers and educators and work for students of all ages and abilities. Baamboozle also enables teachers to easily create their own games and share them with others. The site is simple and easy to use and no prior technical knowledge is required.

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