Tue.Jun 21, 2022

article thumbnail

Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Christian Miraglia, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, has some great ideas on teaching kids about Social Media Awareness: Over the last decade, there has been pressure in the K-12 learning environment to create classes that address everything from managing your money to various efforts to address cultural inequalities. The problem with including these classes, which all have good intentions, is that there is not enough time to address these subjects without taking away from core subjects.

article thumbnail

CoSN Awards Data Security Honor to Texas K–12 District

EdTech Magazine

The Consortium for School Networking announced last month that Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District in Texas has earned the Trusted Learning Environment Seal. The TLE Seal is awarded to K–12 districts that meet the requirements within CoSN’s framework for protecting student data privacy. The district has implemented modern security solutions to ensure data privacy for its nearly 24,000 students, though Goose Creek CISD’s cybersecurity specialist Gary Lackey says the district was

Data 299
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

How to support your students’ executive functioning skills with the help of your LMS

Neo LMS

Academic achievement is the final goal of a student’s educational journey. However, to reach optimal results, students need several skills such as critical thinking, planning, self-monitoring, and problem-solving that they develop throughout their educational process. Although schools provide all the ingredients for student development, a wider focus should be placed on supporting these executive functioning skills in order to encourage autonomous learners and, eventually, successful adult

LMS 298
article thumbnail

The Benefits of a Google Workspace for Education Audit

EdTech Magazine

The digital landscape is constantly changing, but a domain audit can help schools make sure they have the most up-to-date security precautions and settings in place. The Google Workspace for Education audits look at every part of a district’s Google domain and services. At the end of the process, district IT administrators will have a guide they can take to their stakeholders.

Google 284
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

Guided Practice: Building the muscle of civil discourse in the classroom

Education Elements

If you lead a district, school, or department, or if you are a teacher yourself, then you may have seen that civil discourse that relies on evidence is increasingly under attack. We might experience this, at times locally in our Board meetings, and nationally in the broader conversation.

Classroom 195
article thumbnail

Higher Ed Is Investing in Student Success Tech. Is It a ‘New Golden Age’ or Just Vague Talk?

Edsurge

Can Technology Transform Colleges—Or Do They Have A Responsibility To Take The Lead? As higher ed looks to move into the post-coronavirus world, the sector has found itself having to adapt. Leaders hope to drive up graduation rates and to lure more students in through their gates, especially given threats like the enrollment crisis. Under these considerations, the impact of technology on teaching and learning hasn’t been lost on university leaders, researchers say.

System 156

More Trending

article thumbnail

How the ‘Computer Science for All’ Movement Fits In Broader History of Social-Justice Battles

Edsurge

The stakes are high when it comes to equity in computer science education and in the broader tech industry. That’s not just because tech is a key to economic opportunity in America these days, but it’s also because of the social good that comes when everyone has a chance to have a seat at the table to build a better future. That was the message at “Black Tech Policy Week 2022,” a recent online event hosted by the Black Tech Futures Research Institute.

STEM 152
article thumbnail

Best Math Websites for Teachers and Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The list below features a collection of some of the best math websites for teachers and students. I have been constantly updating the list to keep the resources fresh and relevant. The initial.read more.

Resources 145
article thumbnail

How to Quizlet Live

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Looking for a fun review activity with your students? You can use Quizlet Live as a fun class activity. The post How to Quizlet Live appeared first on Teacher Tech.

How To 119
article thumbnail

An MD Turned High School Teacher’s Prescription to Improve School Mental Health

techlearning

Teachers can make their lives easier and help students with their mental health by reframing their teaching and looking to healthcare for inspiration, says Dr. Christopher Jenson.

90
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

Educators are turning yoga into a vehicle for school and community change

eSchool News

After a tumultuous few years teaching during a pandemic, some educators are embarking on a unique approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) training this summer: They’re pursuing a virtual wellness, SEL, and yoga training course. Graduates of Breathe For Change’s 200-hour program will be certified to teach inclusive yoga classes to both adults and young people and lead SEL and wellness experiences in their schools, districts, and organizations. “Our whole approach is a co

article thumbnail

Tips from a Teacher on Giving Students a Voice | Featured on @McGrawHillK12

techieMusings

Thanks to McGraw Hill PreK-12 for the opportunity to share some of my tips for ensuring that even the quietest students have a voice in the classroom. I’d love to hear strategies you are using to make sure every idea & voice in your classroom is heard. Comment here or tweet me @buddyxo.

article thumbnail

Future techniques for schools to use today

eSchool News

In this episode of Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan: • What’s so great about online teaching? • Why “offline” digital learning is critical to impact children worldwide • Tips, Tools and Solutions for Safe, Accessible, and Easy to Manage IT.

article thumbnail

How to Overcome Teacher Burnout – SULS0163

Shake Up Learning

The post How to Overcome Teacher Burnout – SULS0163 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Feeling burnout? In this episode, Kasey chats with Amber Harper from the Burned-In Teacher podcast. Amber shares strategies to help teachers avoid toxic influences, improve their mindset, and take steps to overcome teacher burnout. This is more than a bubble bath and going for a walk, take radical steps to set boundaries and do what’s best for you and your students.

How To 77
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

Using AI to Help Emergent Bilinguals Learn English

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording. Beginning in a new school, grade, or classroom can be a daunting prospect for any student. However, when English isn’t a student’s first language, the barrier to adaptation is especially challenging. Providing equitable learning opportunities to all students is a core value of education in the United States, and now, technology like artificial intelligence (AI) can help educators level the playing field for emergent bilingual students so they can get off on the right foot in

article thumbnail

Help Students Discover Their Writer’s Mindset

MiddleWeb

Chris Hall wasn’t satisfied with the way he taught revision in MS writing workshop. After much reflection he's concluded that the best revision takes place in the mind of the writer during the writing process – not after it’s done. Six mindset ‘stances’ help students learn this skill. The post Help Students Discover Their Writer’s Mindset first appeared on MiddleWeb.

article thumbnail

Civics in Digital Life: Lesson Plans for Grades 8-12

Graphite Blog

As the first true group of digital natives, Gen Z has regularly experienced both the challenges and opportunities that media and technology present. They're a unique generation, eager to defy the status quo to drive societal change. With technology at their fingertips and regularly in their hands, they're often more open-minded and eager to advocate for a better world -- both for themselves and for generations to come.

article thumbnail

Privacy for Education Users

Jamf on EdTech

Protecting student data and privacy can mean many things for learning in classrooms and at home. Students and teachers often ask what MDM solutions can see, worrying it interferes with their privacy. This blog post summarises what data privacy means in the context of education institutions and explains how Apple and Jamf help support.

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.

article thumbnail

OPINION: Why Florida’s ban on textbooks is just another scare tactic

The Hechinger Report

When Florida schools begin their 2022-23 school year, teachers will have lost 41 percent of their available math textbooks. That’s because the state of Florida seems determined to use children of all races as pawns to promote a political agenda — one aimed at reinforcing racism, rather than dismantling it. Earlier this year, as part of its controversial “ Stop WOKE Act, ” the state of Florida banned 54 math textbooks.

article thumbnail

Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

Edsurge

The exponential growth of esports is undeniable. Projections for 2022 show revenue set to eclipse $1.38 billion and the global esports enthusiast audience expected to reach 262 million. As competitive coding is now one of the fastest-growing segments in esports, we want to empower educators to fully explore its potential in the classroom. Schools have begun to recognize the value of esports, with more than 8,600 US high schools having started video-gaming teams since 2018.

article thumbnail

Battling the Aversion to Deeper Learning

Gradelink

KEY STRATEGIES: DEEPER LEARNING IN EDUCATION. Guest Blogger | Jessica Allen, Teacher of Mathematics in Puebla, Mexico. My optimism says that in 40 years my students will thank me. I long to transport to this future to confirm whether the work I do now will make a difference, but in my inability to time travel, I choose to trust the experience of the teachers whom I admire and who have gone before me.