Edsurge
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Oregon Trail has an extraordinary origin story , illuminating many of the crucial elements that make games engaging and powerful for learning. Given its exceptional start within a favorable early ecosystem, one might expect hundreds—even thousands—of compelling games for learning on the market today. But, as with Oregon Trail, the path has not been straightforward or simple.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Cybersecurity is a high priority for K–12 administrators and IT leaders. It was the No. 1 technology pain point for survey respondents in the Consortium for School Networking’s “EdTech Trends and Funding: A CoSN Member Survey 2022.” The survey also found 83 percent of districts planned to expand cybersecurity initiatives. An increased need for cybersecurity has led to a call for additional funding for this educational priority.
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Education Elements
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The stories, run in newspapers across the country each week, paint a desperate picture: a Pre-K teacher in Texas juggling two classrooms alone; classes across the country led by a recurring series of long-term substitutes with no formal training ; a school district in Pennsylvania forced to shorten school days due to lack of staff; districts in North Carolina reporting hundreds of vacant teaching positions even as the school year begins.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The national learning assessment NAEP is known as the “nation’s report card” because it gives policymakers a window into national learning. Released last month, the latest results revealed a big national decline in math and reading scores , charting just how disruptive the pandemic was to learning. The scores also led to states jockeying for position, as they looked to see whose education system was more devastated by the pandemic.
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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.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
It’s been said, “ If a child can do advanced math, speak three languages, or receive top grades, but can’t manage their emotions, practice conflict resolution, or handle stress, none of that other stuff is really going to matter. ”. As an educator, I’ve witnessed the truth of this statement firsthand. Whether they’re pursuing a future career or simply playing on a school sports team, it’s imperative that students know how to work together with the people around them.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Christmas spirit is back again and we can already feel it around and among us. It is about the time of year we unleash our creative Christmas gene and celebrate the holidays with beautiful decorations and artwork. Christmas decorations are everywhere and you probably have already decorated your place. But how about your devices: phone and desktop? You probably want to share some Christmas love with them as well.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Becker College in Worcester, Mass., is one of more than 800 colleges and 9,000 campuses that have closed since 2004. Credit: Jon Marcus. Despite high profile stories about the closing of small liberal arts colleges, such as California’s Mills College and Vermont’s Green Mountain College, college closures have actually declined in the past five years.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
SAN MATEO, CA — Treering Yearbooks – a company odernizing traditional yearbooks – enables schools across America to make yearbooks accessible to all students by integrating a new online donation option. As the season of giving commences, it’s the perfect time for schools to rally together their communities and provide the gift of lifelong memories to students.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Originally published in Equity & Access As the 2022-23 school year continues, students, teachers and families continue to face tremendous uncertainty; but they also face significant hope that the many tragedies of the past few years – Covid, George Floyd, Keep Reading Ellen Sheratt, The Teacher Salary Project: How to Support Higher Teacher Salaries.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
This podcast, Sold a Story, was produced by APM Reports and reprinted with permission. This story also appeared in American Public Media. There’s an idea about how children learn to read that’s held sway in schools for more than a generation – even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago. Teaching methods based on this idea can make it harder for children to learn how to read.
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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
By Yindra Puentes, originally published in Equity & Access The lack of minority women in STEM poses a number of problems in our society, not just for the women who want to break into those fields, but for the general. Keep Reading Improving Access for Women & Minorities in STEM. The post Improving Access for Women & Minorities in STEM appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Despite the scary headlines, deep fake technology can be a powerful teaching tool.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Virtue Analytics has signed on as a Silver Sponsor and will provide finalists and winners with complimentary licenses to the Top5 College List tool The Excellence in Equity Awards and Virtue Analytics have announced a new partnership that will increase. Keep Reading Excellence in Equity Awards Announce Partnership to Provide Schools with Access to College Search & Selection Tool.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
What to consider in your post-pandemic teaching approach.
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.
Fractus Learning
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
It’s Christmas, a festive holiday season with delicious food, caroling, family get-togethers, and, of course, Christmas parties for guests, Christmas parties for coworkers, and even more Christmas parties – and they all need Christmas games. So if you are looking for new DIY Christmas party game ideas to keep the youngest kids busy, holiday-themed family games, or Christmas party game ideas to entertain your guests, continue reading.
The Thinking Stick
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Sponsors: Quizalize.com Save 80% off a 1-year premium subscription when you use offer code SHIFTINGSCHOOLS at check out! Nanjing International School is seeking a PYP Coordinator Interested applicants can learn more and apply online at www.nischina.org/employment. Education Concierge Podcast [link]. Today’s Guest: Dr. Sarah Lamdan. Sarah Lamdan is a professor at CUNY School of Law.
Sell Courses Online
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
If you’ve ever tried to create an online course, you’ll know that most course builders require monthly payments. Meanwhile, if you’re … The 7 Best Free Online Course Platforms in 2023 (Compared) Read More ?.
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In her first year as a team leader, teacher Katie Durkin understands she has a lot to learn. But she’s already come to understand that effective leadership means building relationships, trust, and community among colleagues – with student success as the guiding principle. The post 3 Things I’ve Learned as a New Teacher Leader first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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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
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