Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 22, 2023
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.
A Principal's Reflections
MAY 22, 2023
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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Education Elements
MAY 22, 2023
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
EdTech Magazine
MAY 22, 2023
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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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.
Digital Promise
MAY 22, 2023
The post Celebrating Maker Education with the 2022-2023 Infy Maker Award Winners appeared first on Digital Promise.
User Generated Education
MAY 22, 2023
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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eSchool News
MAY 22, 2023
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.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
MAY 22, 2023
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.
eSchool News
MAY 22, 2023
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.
techlearning
MAY 22, 2023
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.
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.
eSchool News
MAY 22, 2023
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?
techlearning
MAY 22, 2023
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?
The Hechinger Report
MAY 22, 2023
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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MAY 22, 2023
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.
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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MAY 22, 2023
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.
edWeb.net
MAY 22, 2023
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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MAY 22, 2023
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.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MAY 22, 2023
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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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
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MAY 22, 2023
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
The Thinking Stick
MAY 22, 2023
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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MAY 22, 2023
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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MAY 22, 2023
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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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MAY 22, 2023
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
Edsurge
MAY 22, 2023
This week marks one year since an unspeakable act of violence was carried out in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. One year since a gunman stole the lives of 19 fourth graders and two teachers at Robb Elementary. One year since the name “Uvalde” came to represent much more than a town, added to a list that no one wants to be on. One year since a community in southern Texas was marked forever.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MAY 22, 2023
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.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 22, 2023
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.
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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