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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Play a Role in Endpoint Security

EdTech Magazine

Long before the pandemic, K–12 cyberattacks were a serious concern. The shift to remote learning has only increased the danger. “Supporting digital transformation initiatives and a remote work model has led to a dramatic increase in the exposed edges of the network,” says Bob Turner, field CISO of higher education at Fortinet. “At the same time, malware, ransomware and other threats continue to challenge schools by exploiting inconsistently protected endpoint devices.

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The Gold Medalist’s Guide for Incorporating Reflection in your Strategic Plan

Education Elements

“The twisties”. Growing up in the competitive cheerleading circuit, I was familiar with the term (and even had a former coach experience them once and never attempt certain gymnastics passes again), but I had never heard the term outside of that space.until this year’s Summer Olympics.

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Schools Can Change, But Only When Leaders Learn How to Listen

Edsurge

Nicole Furlonge is perhaps best at helping us to forget what we think we know about listening and leadership. A professor and director of the Klingenstein Center at the Teachers College Columbia University, Furlonge’s work centers on how to become a better listener, and by extension, a better leader. Listening-leadership is not a simple default, and it is not to be confused with silence.

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The 10 Most Educated Countries In The World [Updated 2021]

TeachThought - Learn better.

Here are the top 10 most educated countries in 2021, ranked according to the % of its population with the highest education attainment. The post The 10 Most Educated Countries In The World [Updated 2021] 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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Mental Health Warning Signs to Look Out For This Semester

Edsurge

After many months of uncertainty, students have finally returned to college and university campuses across the country. But that doesn’t mean the uncertainty has gone away, and there are many reasons why the normal stresses of university life continue to be compounded by factors directly or indirectly related to the pandemic. Social distancing and so much time spent away from the natural bustle of college campuses has led to an increase in social anxiety for many young people.

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Using the rule of threes for a technology strategy

eSchool News

As the new school year starts amid fresh uncertainty, educators are grappling with how to navigate what I’ve come to call the “ And Era.” The And Era is not about going only remote or returning to purely in-person experiences, but adopting the best of both. While many schools are bringing kids back into classrooms this year, the spread of the Delta variant and other factors out of their control mean they must again be prepared to support a mix of virtual and in-person learning.

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OPINION: Jump in, the water is rising — it’s time to educate students for a sustainable future

The Hechinger Report

We get what we educate for. That’s why it’s time to educate for the future we want: healthy, just and sustainable for ourselves and for generations to come. There are lots of ways to begin. In early grades, connecting children to the places where they live helps them learn to take care of those places — so the places can take care of them over time.

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Major Tutoring Company VIPKid to End Core Tutoring Program in China

Marketplace K-12

The decision to stop its English tutoring service in China is a response to the Chinese government's crackdown on for-profit tutoring. The post Major Tutoring Company VIPKid to End Core Tutoring Program in China appeared first on Market Brief.

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5 Interactive Games to Help Students Explore the World's Cultures

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Google Arts & Culture offers a wide variety of educational resources to help students explore the cultural diversity of the world beyond their classrooms. In a previous post I shared here in.read more.

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Defeat the Digital Divide Helps Bring Reliable Internet Connections to Schools Nationwide

eSchool News

COVINGTON, KY: October 21, 2021 – A new website launched by a collaboration of leading technology experts, STEP CG and Cradlepoint, is providing information and educational resources to help K-12 schools ensure their students have access to the technology they need to succeed. Defeat the Digital Divide ( [link] ) offers school districts engaging learning tools to build solutions that will enable them to close the gap between those who have access to reliable internet service and those who

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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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National Novel Writing Month: Digital Story Contest

Buncee

In honor of National Novel Writing Month this November, we’re so excited to share that Bronwyn Joyce, creator of the Global Write is hosting a special digital story contest! This is an excellent opportunity for students to share their voice, practice their writing and storytelling skills, and exercise their creativity! We’re so excited to work with Bronwyn, to support educators and their students as they explore the writing process; and we’re so excited to be supporting her pro

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Turning data into action during COVID

eSchool News

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings. The eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards program, sponsored by Trox , recognizes the determined and dedicated efforts of educators throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jamf delivers same-day support for macOS Monterey!

Jamf on EdTech

macOS Monterey is here and Jamf is ready for same-day support! Upgrade when you're ready, secure your Mac on a deeper level and feel the power of macOS Monterey.

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Kindle Math Engagement with Daily Warm-Ups

MiddleWeb

If you’re looking for a way to engage your students in deep mathematical thinking as soon as they walk into class, give math warm-ups a try. Middle grades teacher Mona Iehl lays out the elements of eye-catching warm-ups and how to make them work for your kids. The post Kindle Math Engagement with Daily Warm-Ups first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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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25 Real-Life Kajabi Examples: Courses & Websites to Inspire You

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Best Free Halloween Lessons and Activities

techlearning

Bring the scares -- and the learning -- with these Halloween lessons and activities.

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Snowman Bulletin Board Ideas You’ll Melt For

Fractus Learning

Table of Contents Winter Bulletin Boards Snow Much Fun Snowman Bulletin Board Frosty The Snowman's Baby Picture Bulletin Board Our Library Has Snow Many Great Books Valentine Snowman Bulletin Board Like Snowflakes, We are All Unique Snowflake Bulletin Board Winter Door Decoration Bulletin Board Ideas Frozen Themed Snowman Bulletin Board Snowman Faces Classroom Door Display Snowman Bulletin Board Classroom Door Display First Graders Are Worth Melting For Door Decoration Elf Mittens And Snowm

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What is Tynker and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks

techlearning

Tynker makes coding easy so kids can learn how to read and write code from a young age.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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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Written Realms

Technology Tidbits

Written Realms is an innovative site for finding and creating choose-your-own-adventure style stories. This is done in a very fun RPG type adventure four different classes to choose w/ multiplayer options as well. Written Realms reminds me of a "suped" up version of Zork where a user can fight monsters, gain skills, and advance levels. I highly recommend checking out Written Realms by clicking here !!!

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Two Thrive! Webinars: Libraries Where Students Want to Be | Upgrade Your Brain (for Students)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

6 Steps to Turn Your Library into a Place Where Students Want to Be! Inspire, Create & Celebrate | with Book Creator Part of the LearningRevolution.com “Survive and Thrive!” Series OVERVIEW : The library today can be much more than a place where students go to sign out books, it's a place where students can also seek inspiration and unleash their creativity!

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Super Teacher Worksheets for Fall and Halloween

Technology Tidbits

Be sure to check out STW for all their Halloween ideas such as: educational games, poems, activities, and more!!! Super Teacher Worksheets is one of the best sites around for finding educational resources on a wide range of subjects. Educators can find, worksheets, printables, puzzle generators and more. Also, they are constantly updating their site w/ more resources all the time and recently released new crossword puzzle worksheet generator.

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Understanding Equitable Access Data

SETDA Says

Guest Blog post by Jeremiah Okal-Frink, PhD, Senior Education Strategist – Dell Technologies We have all witnessed the pressure that had been building within our education system to transform the way we prepare students for a drastically different future erupt over the past few years. What was once merely digital opportunities for students have shifted to digital […].

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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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Tract

Technology Tidbits

Tract is a wonderful new site that I just found out about from Richard Byrne's award nominated blog ideal for elementary and middle school aged students. Tract is all about collaborating and makes it easy for students to create/share what lessons/topics they should learning about, such as: coding, gaming, space, and much much more. Best of all, the educational portal allows teachers to track and monitor student progress as they assess student learning.

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How Should We Approach the Ethical Considerations of AI in K-12 Education?

Edsurge

We live in a world fundamentally transformed by our own creations. Once imagined only in science fiction, artificial intelligence now powers much of the technology we interact with every day—from smart home devices to cognitive assistants to media recommenders. While subtle by design, the impact of AI is far-reaching. There is likely to be no field or industry untouched by AI before long.

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Vocab Victor Classroom

Technology Tidbits

Vocab Victor the innovative mobile (iOS/Android) app for building vocabulary words/skills just released a major update for educators, their digital "classroom". This new update offers lots of features but mainly lets teachers create classrooms where students can join and then customize and create wordlists from their curriculum to include in Vocab Victor's educational games and is WEB BASED!!!

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We know how to help young kids cope with the trauma of the last year — but will we do it?

The Hechinger Report

At the beginning of 2020, Brisandi Ruiz was hopeful about the year ahead. Her two-year-old was enrolled in a high-quality preschool program near their home in Greenbelt, Maryland. The office manager of a medical technician company, Ruiz was working to validate her medical degree from her home country of the Dominican Republic, so she could practice medicine in the United States.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EdTech Industry: Assessing the Influence

AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.

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Otus

Technology Tidbits

Otus is an ideal tool for Remote Learning w/ schools being closed. Their learning platform makes it easy for educators to build dynamic engaging lessons, deliver instruction, and then assess student learning. Otus is a all-in-one mobile learning solution for schools that combines the best features of a: learning management system, data management system, and more.

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Storyboard That for Halloween

Technology Tidbits

Storyboard That the wonderful resource that educators everywhere are using for a variety of educational purposes (i.e. timelines, digital storytelling, project based learning, etc), has just release their latest bundle for Halloween. These activities cover a wide range of topics from story starters, holiday cards, monsters, safety tips, and more. Storyboard That is an excellent learning tool w/ educational portal, where teachers can manage, track, differentiate instruction, and assess student ac