Fri.Mar 12, 2021

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Review: 3 Best Online Learning Tools to Boost Remote Instruction

EdTech Magazine

For K–12 education, it’s no longer a question of whether online learning is here to stay but, rather, how can we make it better for our teachers and students? Even before the pandemic, the situation in many areas demonstrated the potential for the meteoric growth of online learning. Although e-learning already provides a safe and viable option for educational continuity, school districts are investing in several advancements that will help to further and improve its adoption.

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Celebrate Pi Day with all things 3.14

Ask a Tech Teacher

Two math celebrations are coming up this month: Pi Day. World Maths Day. Pi Day. Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant ? (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the three most significant digits of ? in the decimal form. Daniel Tammet, a high-functioning autistic savant, holds the European record for reciting pi from memory to 22,514 digits in five hours and nine minutes.

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Today’s Students Aren’t Learning How Science Happens. That’s a Problem in a Pandemic.

Edsurge

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused all of us to make difficult decisions about behaviors we used to take for granted. Those decisions weigh the risk of viral spread with our need for human contact. To make these decisions, we need information and a way to distinguish credible sources from the rest—and that starts with a solid understanding of basic science.

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Here Is How to Time Your Google Forms Quizzes

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Quilgo is an excellent tool that allows you to time quizzes created on Google Forms. You can specify the duration of the quiz and choose whether or not you want to force forms to close when the.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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.

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High school students are questioning higher ed’s status quo

eSchool News

After experiencing an unprecedented year marked by a global pandemic, racial unrest, and a turbulent U.S. presidential election, today’s teens have shifted their thinking when it comes to their educational path after high school, according to new survey data. Their likelihood of pursuing a four-year degree has diminished substantially over the past eight months, with only slightly more than half of Gen Z teens now considering it.

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OPINION: Why we must invest in new, innovative workforce training to fill a skills gap

The Hechinger Report

Increasingly severe weather across the country highlights the vulnerabilities at the center of our national infrastructure. In Texas — where the energy system failed those who depend on it — and elsewhere, our infrastructure is only as good as the technology that supports it. Recent history reminds us that the only way we can build a stronger, more resilient society is by investing in meaningful workforce training and good-paying jobs in the rapidly growing information technology field.

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4 SEL Strategies for the Transition Back to In-Person Learning

Graphite Blog

This article was co-authored by Daniel Vargas-Campos. As we make the transition from distance learning back into the classroom, teachers are facing a whole new set of challenges related to students' social and emotional well-being and mental health. New research from Common Sense has found that the number of teens and young adults who report feeling depressed has grown significantly throughout the pandemic , something that schools will need to reckon with during the return to in-person learn

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5 ways to create online courses that improve retention

eSchool News

Think back to the last online courses you completed. Do you remember what the learning objectives were? How were you assessed? How were you able to apply the content after completing the courses? If you’re struggling to remember these basic aspects of the last course you completed, the course design could likely benefit from some improvement. Now ask yourself this question: What am I doing differently as a teacher or faculty member to create better learning experiences for my students?

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What’s New ~ March 2021

myViewBoard

What’s new this month? As always, we’ve been hard at work updating the myViewBoard Ecosystem, and working on new features. We appreciate all the great feedback we get from our users – you can help us to improve the experience for everyone via myViewBoard support. This month, Classroom has received so many updates it’s got a dedicated post – have a look here. .

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Negativity Bias and Shame

Reflections

One the emotions I still struggle with the most is feeling like I let someone down. My head is so good at reminding me why I might have made a decision the way that I did and all the logic that stands behind it but the sometimes impractical part of my brain sends rapid, piercing signals of remorse to my heart where I realize I haven’t met the mark. The confident part of my being knows and accepts why decisions were made (by me) as being understandable.

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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.

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New Tools That Make Remote Learning Easier

N2Y

We’ve heard your requests and made some exciting changes to Unique Learning System that are sure to please everyone! Students will be more engaged and independent using the new Turn In capability, and their parents or caregivers will have a better idea of what activities are finished or still need work. Teachers will love having multiple ways to monitor progress at a glance and additional performance data that’s automatically collected.

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Is it real burnout or pandemic fatigue? How to know if you should quit teaching in 2021

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This is the time of year when many teachers are facing huge decisions about their careers. Many are concerned about layoffs. And many others are wondering: Should I find another teaching job? Should I stay home with the kids, or save up for another year first? Should I ask my principal about that open spot in another grade level? Should I apply for that position as an instructional coach or an administrator?

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A Powerful Screen Recording Tool for Teachers and Educators

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

CloudApp is an excellent screen recording tool I discovered through this amazing post from Ditch That Textbook on how to include animated GIFs into Google Jamboard. Cloud App allows you to.

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A Comprehensive Guide to the IEP Process

N2Y

Collaboration among IEP team members is the single most important factor in developing a plan that is effectively individualized to meet a unique learner’s needs. Understanding the IEP cycle and how administrators, teachers, service providers, and families are expected to contribute throughout is key to ensuring successful student outcomes. Download this guide to learn more about: Collaborating with all stakeholders to plan an IEP that addresses the whole child.

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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.

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A Year Of School Like No Other: How A Teacher, A Student And A Parent Have Coped

MindShift

Almost exactly one year ago, the pandemic caused a cascade of school and university closures, sending 9 out of 10 students home as the coronavirus raced through the United States and the rest of the world. By Labor Day, 62% of U.S. students were still learning virtually, according to the organization Burbio. That number dropped significantly during the fall and rose in the winter as COVID-19 surged.