Education Elements
JULY 14, 2021
Everyone's first year at a new school comes with growing pains -- no matter if it’s their first role as a new Principal, or their 25th year opening a new, or newly redesigned school. One approach is particularly useful at helping to alleviate the growing pains - a “secret sauce” of sorts.
Teacher Tech
JULY 14, 2021
In this guest post, educator Marcia Carrillo demonstrates the Snipping Tool. She explains it is the quickest and easiest method for screenshots or grabs and. It's FREE! . The post Snip It: Using the FREE Windows Snipping Tool appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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The Hechinger Report
JULY 14, 2021
Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Subscribe today! High schooler Joshua Carter didn’t learn about Black historical figures like Ida B. Wells, Shirley Chisholm or Denmark Vesey from his high school social studies textbooks.
eSchool News
JULY 14, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic closed physical classrooms, schools had mere days to get up and running online. And not only did they have to meet students’ academic needs, they had to meet their social and emotional needs, too. With a light at the end of the tunnel and plans to open in-person this fall, three superintendents are sharing lightbulb moments, what technology they’re using this fall , and what practices they would leave behind if able.
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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.
Fractus Learning
JULY 14, 2021
Table of Contents Why is Engineering Important? What to Look for in STEM Toys Engineering Toys Compared Best Engineering Kits For Kids Reviewed Building Sets Circuits and Electronic Games Robot Toys. The best engineering toys for kids are STEM toys that blend learning engineering concepts, having fun, and combining kit pieces to create exciting engineering projects.
eSchool News
JULY 14, 2021
Summer is here, and if you haven’t taken the opportunity yet, it’s time to relax. Teacher stress amidst the pandemic has understandably received a lot of attention, but even before COVID-19 turned our world, including our schools, upside down in an unprecedented way, 61 percent of teachers reported that work was “always” or “often” stressful, which is twice the rate of the general population and akin to the stress levels reported by doctors and lawyers (Greenberg, Brown, & Abenavoli, 2016).
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
JULY 14, 2021
PORTLAND, July 13, 2021 – Blackbird, bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced the availability of their K-12 Computer Science Pathway, designed to help school districts prepare students with the computer programming skills necessary to enter the workforce – or continue their education at the university level. Designed specifically for districts who have not yet implemented a comprehensive computer science course pathway, Blackbird’s pathway highlights tools and lessons fr
edWeb.net
JULY 14, 2021
Billions of dollars in federal relief funding for schools and districts have become available during the coronavirus pandemic, but with limited time available before application deadlines arrive, there is an urgent need to understand the funding requirements and process, and also to determine how the funds can best be used to provide improvements for local students and staff.
techlearning
JULY 14, 2021
Masks for the unvaccinated remain, as does 3-foot distancing, but surface spread has been deemphasized
The Cornerstone for Teachers
JULY 14, 2021
This article is written by Truth for Teachers writer Stephanie Reece. Being a teacher is demanding in many ways. I have always struggled with the mental load of the job. I was always focused on pleasing others, trying to be perfect, and making sure I’m doing the “right thing.” This resulted in me spending hours after school analyzing the events of the day, questioning myself and my decisions I had to make.
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.
techieMusings
JULY 14, 2021
I had the pleasure to join Kyle Anderson & Ben Dickson on their podcast, BeerEdu! Please give it a listen to learn more about: The story behind my twitter handle, @buddyxo My flipped classroom evolution — where it started and what outcomes I had in my first year How I’ve re-used and improved my flipped classroom videos over the years The time I’ve been able to free up in my AP Calculus class by flipping my class and what I do with this added time Some strategies I use to identify
Turnitin
JULY 14, 2021
A discussion on source code (programming) plagiarism, how it manifests, and ways to mitigate this particular form of misconduct.
eSchool News
JULY 14, 2021
Novato, CA (July 13, 2021) – PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has announced its 2021 PBL Champions – a program that honors schools, districts and individuals for their commitment to high quality Project Based Learning. This year for the first time, the program includes two school district Champions, and a PBL Champion of the Decade.
Buncee
JULY 14, 2021
Whether you’re at home or on the go, creativity and connectivity should be fun and easy! The Buncee iOS app gives educators and students alike the power to create and share, wherever they are. Now, we’re enhancing your Buncee iOS app experience with our newest update; you can now share your Buncees directly to classes, and share directly to Buncee Boards!
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.
eSchool News
JULY 14, 2021
Red Bank, NJ, July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Achieve3000 , the leader in differentiated instruction and learning acceleration for students in grades PreK-12, has made several significant upgrades to its digital solutions for the 2021-22 school year. The new features and improvements across all of the organization’s cloud-based products are designed to increase student engagement, enhance the user experience, and empower educators to accelerate and deepen learning.
Nick's Picks for Educational Technology
JULY 14, 2021
Shark Week Sites and Apps Check out four of my favorite websites and apps to help you get the most out of Shark Week. SharkWeek.com The one site for all things Shark Week. Go behind the scenes, find shark facts, photos, videos, and more. Website Ocearch Shark Tracker This is my favorite app of the. Read more. The post 4 Great Sites and Apps for Shark Week appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology.
eSchool News
JULY 14, 2021
SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, July 13, 2021) — Discovery Education today announced new features and enhancements to its award-winning K-12 learning platform. The latest Discovery Education platform combines dynamic new tools with the amazing, timely content educators have come to know and love to give all users new ways to seamlessly create exciting and engaging learning activities each day.
MiddleWeb
JULY 14, 2021
A writer’s notebook is a place to write down what you notice and don’t want to forget; a place to record your ideas and reactions to things. Most of all, it’s a place for students to take what they’ve learned in class and make it their own. It’s a place to live like a writer. The post Reclaiming the Power of Writer’s Notebooks 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
eSchool News
JULY 14, 2021
ARIZONA – July 12, 2021 – ASU Prep Digital today announced a new $9 million, three-year partnership with the Arizona Department of Education to address challenges students are experiencing with math education in the state. The key focus of the partnership is a new Math Momentum program, designed to help middle schools increase math learning outcomes.
ScienceDaily (EdTech section)
JULY 14, 2021
Online learning engagement can be increased by nearly one-third by simply prompting students to share course ideas rather than personal details in the form of icebreakers and social introductions.
MindShift
JULY 14, 2021
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation requiring that Asian American history be taught in public schools starting in the 2022-2023 school year. Illinois is the first state in the nation to hold such a requirement. The Teaching Equitable Asian American History (TEAACH) Act comes at a time when growing numbers of Asian Americans have become the targets of hate crimes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JULY 14, 2021
In a recent article, entitled " Parental Involvement is Key to Student Success ," Grace Chen writes that: "Extensive research has shown that students achieve more in school when their parents are involved in their education." The article discusses in depth the critical role that moms and dads can play in a child's education, with detailed support for the following conclusions: Academic achievement increases when parents are involved in their children's education.
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.
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