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Understanding Teacher Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. There is far less written about teacher engagement, even though teacher engagement and student engagement are reciprocal. When teacher engagement dips, it has a negative effect on student engagement.

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How K–12 Schools Can Use Artificial Intelligence in Education

EdTech Magazine

What role will artificial intelligence play in the future of education? For educators, AI can feel like an exciting development — or a terrifying unknown. AI technology is advancing quickly and creating solutions once thought impossible. It’s widely available in various technologies and, in many places, already being integrated into the classroom. The pandemic spurred the development of educational technology out of necessity, including the development of AI.

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5 Ways to mix education and entertainment in the classroom

Neo LMS

A version of this post was originally published in FutureScot , on October 5, 2021. Life is all about learning, no matter how young or old you are. If you close your eyes for a second and think back to your school years, you most likely remember the fun classes. Teachers who make learning come alive will always find a way to make their lessons captivating.

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26 Books That Disrupt Traditional Perspectives & Practices in Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

These books seek to disrupt traditional perspectives & practices in education by making adjustments that support students in the best ways. The post 26 Books That Disrupt Traditional Perspectives & Practices in Education appeared first on TeachThought.

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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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What is Quizlet and How to Use it to Create Interactive Flashcards and Quizzes?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Quizlet is a web tool and a mobile app that boosts students learning through a number of study tools that include flashcards and game-based quizzes. As a teacher, you can create your own class on.read more.

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10 Winter Math Activities To Ring in the New Year

MIND Research Institute

Warm up this winter with our cheery and educational math activities! Well educators, we've made it to December. Cue the lights, don the ugliest sweater you can find, and take a load off on the couch with a cup of cocoa and a bad made-for-tv movie. You deserve it! We know the holiday season may continue to look a little different this year, so we put together some fun end-of-the-year winter math activities that will help keep your kiddos. engaged with math during the last few weeks of the year.

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Ten Reasons Why Teachers Must Be Magic… A Very Special Letter From Santa in 2021!?

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Welcome to a very magical entry… one that has been a traditional post each holiday season. It is a time of year that I wish to express my gratitude to those wonderful educators that have welcomed me at their schools, webinars, and conferences and also join me at this blog and on twitter through out the year. This past year the magic has really come alive.

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3 reasons E-rate funding remains critical for school internet access

eSchool News

The federal E-rate program remains a vital and trusted funding source to bring “mission-critical” internet access to schools and libraries, according to an annual report tracking trends and developments related to the federal funding stream. The 2021 E-rate Trends Report , from E-rate compliance services firm Funds For Learning , arrives as school systems work through COVID-related impacts, including the Homework Gap and on- and off-campus broadband needs.

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Live@n2y

N2Y

Join us the first week of every month to boost the efficacy of your instruction and your student outcomes using n2y solutions. In each session, our Solution Experts will share tips and tricks, and answer all of your urgent questions. Monday. Get Savvy with Implementation and Keep Students Current. News2you & Implementation. Expand your understanding of how to implement n2y’s solutions with fidelity and expand your knowledge of News2you to help your students connect to their world and broade

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26 Books That Disrupt Traditional Perspectives & Practices in Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

These books seek to disrupt traditional perspectives & practices in education by making adjustments that support students in the best ways. The post 26 Books That Disrupt Traditional Perspectives & Practices in Education appeared first on TeachThought.

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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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Rural K-12 Leaders Need More Teachers But Rural Teachers Need More Support (District Administration)

Edthena

All teachers need support, and the Arkansas Teacher Corps is making sure its rural teachers get just that. In addition to offering alternative certification for teaching staff, the program uses Edthena to help teachers receive and implement feedback for stronger instruction. The Teaching Corps, which is run by the University of Arkansas, makes heavy use of video so its teaching candidates can film themselves in class and get feedback from their coaches.

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How to Insert a Video in Google Drawings

Shake Up Learning

The post How to Insert a Video in Google Drawings appeared first on Shake Up Learning. So…you don’t actually have the option to insert videos from the menu in Google Drawings, but here’s a super easy workaround! Thank you to Tony Vincent for sharing this trick! Google Drawings is a very robust tool once you get familiar with it. But many teachers have been asking if there is a way to insert a video since it’s not in the insert menu.

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What’s New ~ December 2021

myViewBoard

Our dedicated teams work tirelessly to meet our users’ expectations about the myViewBoard ecosystem. As a result, we bring you the most recent updates every month, without fail. So, we invite you to read “ What’s New in December 2021 ” and apply our new developments to your work while using the myViewBoard apps. Have a Happy Reading!

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What is Quizizz and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips and Tricks

techlearning

Quizizz uses gamification of quiz based learning for a simple yet powerful experience for teachers and students.

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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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The What, Why and How of Collective Efficacy

MiddleWeb

John Hattie, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey and Shirley Clarke show how we can help kids develop as independent and inter-dependent learners through Collective Student Efficacy. Consultant Helene Alalouf praises the authors' detailed guidance supported by many classroom examples. The post The What, Why and How of Collective Efficacy first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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ATiA 2022

N2Y

We’re excited to attend ATiA 2022 in Orlando, FL! We look forward to hearing the latest from the community and sharing ways to support students with disabilities. Be sure to stop by booth #613 from January 26–29 to learn why our new collaborative IEP development solution Polaris is a game changer for IEP teams. Plus, find out how every learner can achieve meaningful growth and independence with Unique Learning System.

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How to ensure your district networks are safe and secure

eSchool News

COVID closed in-person classrooms and also gave a boost to cyberthreats to school district networks. As data security breaches–including ransomware attacks, phishing, and unauthorized disclosures–show no sign of slowing, K-12 IT leaders need to be ready. IT teams understand how important cybersecurity measures are, but many struggle to pinpoint where to begin when their resources are limited.

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ClassroomQ

Technology Tidbits

ClassroomQ is an innovative easy to use tool that acts a "digital' hand raising device. This is all done via the web and requires very little setup. All a teacher has to do is a create an account and then students join by typing in their name and a unique code that the teacher gives them. From there, a student click on the assistance button and can even type a comment which then a teacher sees.

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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

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Analog computers now just one step from digital

ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

Engineers have reached a theoretical limit for efficiently converting analog data into digital bits in an emerging computer technology.

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The Humanities May Be Declining at Universities — But They’re Thriving on Zoom

Edsurge

The stranger keeps his secrets close. When he arrives at the Phaeacian court, he finds hosts that are generous—and curious about his identity. The king wonders if he's a god. The queen inquires where he found his fine clothes. And when he declines to compete in athletic games, a brash courtier accuses him of being a mere merchant. This is where four readers find Odysseus when they gather on a Zoom call on a Wednesday afternoon.

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