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How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

Teachers have known for decades that ‘summer learning loss’ is a reality. Studies vary on how much knowledge students lose during the summer months–some say up to two months of reading and math skills –and results are heavily-dependent upon demographics, but the loss is real. To prevent this, teachers try approaches such as summer book reports, but students complain they intrude on their summer time.

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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

As we all know, navigating change is often a tricky process. It requires a clear vision, a sound plan for implementation, and patience. Even with all these elements and many others in place, it is rarely a smooth journey. One of the biggest obstacles to overcome is zeroing in on compelling reasons to change that will lead to better outcomes. I refer to these as entry points, which can serve as a catalyst for any initiative or strategic plan.

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Designing a Modern K-12 Classroom: A Conversation with K-12 IT and Instruction Leaders

EdTech Magazine

Irving Independent School District is no stranger to digital innovation. Nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, the district of 32,000 students has spent more than 20 years integrating technology into the classroom. It was one of the first districts in the nation to launch a one-to-one program in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Constants Amidst Change: Ensuring COVID Recovery Plans Turn to Actions

Education Elements

Over the past few years, State Education Agencies (SEA) and Local Education Agencies (LEA) have been tasked with creating Covid 19 recovery plans. These plans were a way to recognize interruptions with academic progress and mental health for our students and think through how to best support them. During this time, Education Elements partnered with the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) to ensure districts across the state have the essential information and resources to holistically a

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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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Celebrating Maker Education with the 2022-2023 Infy Maker Award Winners

Digital Promise

The post Celebrating Maker Education with the 2022-2023 Infy Maker Award Winners appeared first on Digital Promise.

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The Beartown Play: A Play Written, Enhanced, and Performed by 6th Graders

User Generated Education

I often give my students choice and voice which I discussed in my blog post, Giving Students Choice and Voice. This project, written, enhance, and performed by 6th graders, was truly an example of voice and choice along with having them do a Type III enrichment project. Three 6th grade girls began this project last year in their gifted class as a stop-motion animation.

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Learning to Teach with AI One Small Bite at a Time

MiddleWeb

If you are an educator trying to explore what AI can do without becoming overwhelmed, edtech expert Shawn McCusker recommends you start small. Jot down some questions or topics to explore. These might include academic integrity, lesson design, or how AI can save precious time. The post Learning to Teach with AI One Small Bite at a Time first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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From inspiration to impact: Attracting women to STEM

eSchool News

Key points: The bottom line: Representation matters Encouraging a passion for STEM from a young age will keep more women in STEM The number of women working in STEM jobs has increased 31 percent over the past decade , but women continue to be outnumbered by men in some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs—including roles in engineering, computer science, and the physical sciences.

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She Was Discriminated Against as a Black Woman in Edtech. She Succeeded Anyway

techlearning

Lorie Owens is the first female and still the only Black woman to lead the technology division of a county office of education in California. Here is her story.

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OPINION: We can and must do better to help Black students enroll in college and succeed

The Hechinger Report

Over and over, we read news stories and research studies demonstrating that Black learners face huge barriers in attending and completing college and gaining a strong economic foothold. These barriers include the cost of higher education, the disproportionate debt Black students and families take on and the discrimination and lack of belonging many Black students experience at college.

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The Art of Making Engaging and Effective Learning Videos

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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Are you choosing the right classroom visual displays?

eSchool News

Key points: Size isn’t the only important part of classroom visual displays Brightness, contract, interactivity, and resolution are all critical factors The transfer of knowledge is an educator’s principal concern–one that has led them, along with researchers, to ask: “What’s the best way to help transfer that knowledge and help students learn?

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Can Metaverse Education Survive the Rise of AI?

techlearning

Generative AI has stolen the metaverse’s thunder as the “it” technology of the moment. What does that mean for the future of immersive technology in the classroom?

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ParentSquare Announces 2023-24 Advisory Council Members 

eSchool News

Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare Inc. , the leading provider of school-home community engagement solutions for K-12, today announced the members of its 2023-24 ParentSquare Advisory Council. The Advisory Council members help inform the company’s future development plans for the ParentSquare platform and serve as a peer-to-peer forum for discussing best practices and pressing issues in school communications and family engagement.

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Strategies For Using Assistive Technology In The Classroom

TeachThought - Learn better.

Modeling, mind mapping, fast listening, and hands-on learning are just a few strategies for using assistive technology in the classroom. The post Strategies For Using Assistive Technology In The Classroom appeared first on TeachThought.

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LIVE DEMO: Using PowerPoint to Create Compelling Presentations for Virtual Training

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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A TOOL TO ENHANCE EQUITY THROUGH PARENT ENGAGEMENT

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Anupama (Anu) Vaid , President and Founder of Parent Square is our guest today on the crucial importance of parent engagement in this post pandemic era in Pre K 12 education The post A TOOL TO ENHANCE EQUITY THROUGH PARENT ENGAGEMENT appeared first on Equity in Education.

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This LA teen is suing her school district — and the USDA — to promote nondairy milk

The Hechinger Report

This story was produced by Grist and republished with permission. Last fall, Marielle Williamson, a senior at Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, set up a table just outside her school’s college center. Stocked with free stickers and cartons of Oatly oat milk, she settled in to tell people about the environmental and ethical benefits of plant-based milk.

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EQUITY WORK & FAMILY COORDINATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

American Consortium for Equity in Education

EQUITY WORK & FAMILY COORDINATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, AN ACE-ED.ORG EQUITY PRESENTATION with Ace-Ed.org Equity Award winning educator and author Dr. Kristin Vogel-Campbell from San Mateo Foster City school district in California The post EQUITY WORK & FAMILY COORDINATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Forcing Google Forms Checkbox Selections

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Using Google Forms you have a need to have more control over how the person responds. With Checkboxes the responder can select multiple things, but what if you want them to select exactly 3 items no more no less. Forcing Google Forms Checkbox Selections is possible. The post Forcing Google Forms Checkbox Selections appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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The Roses and Thorns of an LMS Strategy: How to Flourish with the Right LMS

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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The Listening Teacher: Getting Feedback From Your Students

TeachThought - Learn better.

The Listening Teacher: Getting Feedback From Students contributed by Jane Healey, A Teacher Trying Harder To Listen “The single most … The Listening Teacher: Getting Feedback From Your Students Read More The post The Listening Teacher: Getting Feedback From Your Students appeared first on TeachThought.

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Want to Increase Teacher Retention? Build Relationships

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast With the national teacher shortage crisis looming over districts, retaining teachers has become a pressing issue. In the edLeader Panel, “ Build Strong Educational Communities to Increase Teacher Retention ,” Dr. Adam Drummond of ICLE and two school principals, Kimberly Vaught and Dr. Lucretia Prince, discussed their strategies for retaining top talent and building successful schools.

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Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation & Learning Undefeated Launch Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Innovation at Play offers digital resources to make learning fun for 9–12 grade students Discovery Education, the Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated today announced the launch of a new education initiative – Innovation at Play. This unique program leverages the power Keep Reading Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation & Learning Undefeated Launch Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals The post Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation & Learn

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280: Designing the Future: David Jakes and the Design Thinking Classroom Revolution

The Thinking Stick

Welcome back to Shifting Schools, the podcast where innovative educational approaches meet the ever-evolving landscape of learning. Join host Jeff Utecht as he converses with renowned educator, forward-thinking leader, and author of “ The Design Thinking Classroom ,” Mr. David Jakes. In this episode, they explore the transformative power of design thinking in the educational sphere.

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How to Apply the Concepts of Neuroscience to Create a Thriving Learning Culture

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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Professional Development Resources from Discovery Education to Support Educators All Summer Long

American Consortium for Equity in Education

To help educators prepare for the next school year with the latest and best practices in teaching, Discovery Education presents a curated collection of professional development resources covering an array of topic areas. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art Keep Reading Professional Development Resources from Discovery Education to Support Educators All Summer Long The post Professional Development Resources from Discovery Education to Support Educators All S

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Last Call for Presentation Proposals: Library 2.0 Mini-Conference on "Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. This week is the deadline to submit presentation proposals for a 30-minute session (see below). With book bans all over the news, intellectual freedom is under attack, with a specific focus on materials and programs related to or representative of marginalized communitie

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2023 Science of Reading Week Attendees Averaged 2,400+ Daily – Lexia Makes Webinars Available On Demand

American Consortium for Equity in Education

School and district leaders, preK-12 teachers, librarians, and education technology leaders now have on-demand access to webinar recordings from popular event After record-breaking attendance at the initial Science of Reading Week edWebinars held by Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group company, K12 Keep Reading 2023 Science of Reading Week Attendees Averaged 2,400+ Daily – Lexia Makes Webinars Available On Demand The post 2023 Science of Reading Week Attendees Averaged 2,400+ Daily – Lexia Makes Web

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Circle.so Courses: Features, Pros & Cons, and Tutorial (2023)

Sell Courses Online

Circle.so is one of the top online community builders. It’s easy to use and has all the features you need … Circle.

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Building the Foundation for a Modern K-12 Classroom

K-12 looks different these days. But one thing remains the same: you need a reliable learning platform that serves as the foundation for teaching and learning––for all students, in a variety of learning experiences. Discover how the Instructure Learning Platform supports today's K-12 classroom through: A central, consistent, connected hub of the digital learning environment.