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Selecting Effective Edtech in the Age of AI

Edsurge

The rise of AI promises new solutions to long-standing challenges. It also introduces some challenges of its own. In addition to concerns over privacy, bias and reliability, AI is driving a flood of new products in a broad range of sectors, including education. As options pile up, districts and schools struggle to identify effective solutions amid clever marketing and bold promises.

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AI in Education in 2024: Educators Express Mixed Feelings on the Technology’s Future

EdTech Magazine

As students settle back into classroom routines for the 2024-2025 school year, K–12 teachers and administrators face a host of pressing issues. Among them: how to navigate the use of artificial intelligence in education. While AI has been used for some time in educational tools such as Google Classrooms and GoGuardian, the meteoric rise of ChatGPT in November 2022 brought generative AI front and center in the classroom, as students and educators tinkered with its capabilities to figure out how i

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Autumn Websites

Ask a Tech Teacher

Autumn Facts for Kids Don’t “Leaf” Out Fall’s Most Valuable Lesson EEK! A Tree’s True Color Fall Bucket List For Families Printable Fall Crafts, Decorations, and Printouts Fall Books & Short Stories For Kids about Autumn Primary Games’ Fall Fun Science Made Simple: Why Do Leaves Change Color in Fall? Why Leaves Change Color Click for an updated list Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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One Light Leap for AI, One Giant Step for Higher Ed

EdNews Daily

By Kiran Kodithala I grew up in a lower-middle-class family in India. That means that I grew up in poverty, comparatively speaking. I came to the United States on a one-way ticket and had just enough money to cover my tuition and my first month’s rent. That’s it. But I was very determined to come. So, my family and I fought against all odds to get me here.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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The habits of 7 highly effective schools

The Hechinger Report

Everybody is trying to find ways to help students catch up after the pandemic. One new data analysis suggests some promising ideas. TNTP , a nonprofit based in New York that advocates for improving K-12 education, wanted to identify schools that are the most effective at helping kids recover academically and understand what those schools are doing differently.

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Data-informed decision-making in education: A comprehensive approach

eSchool News

Key points: Data enhances the judgment, creativity, and experience of educational leaders Moving from industrial education to deeper learning Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline For more news on data-informed decisions, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In today’s fluid educational landscape, school leaders and educators are confronted with increasingly complex challenges.

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Is your state one of WalletHub’s best states for teachers?

eSchool News

Key points: Teaching is a challenge–and some states don’t offer lots of support From burnout to balance: How AI could transform teaching How top female district leaders get ready for back-to-school For more news on teaching conditions, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub To say teaching is a demanding and often under-appreciated career goes without saying.

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OPINION: Schools are still struggling post-pandemic, but surprising success stories give us hope

The Hechinger Report

A much anticipated and highly hoped-for recovery from pandemic learning loss is, disappointingly, not materializing. Instead, grim findings from a recent analysis by three testing companies noted that stagnation is a general trend — with a few isolated exceptions. Those few bright spots hold powerful lessons for schools that are struggling, particularly those serving high percentages of low-income students.

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Teaching Students To Use AI More Effectively

techlearning

Dr. Jennifer Parker has developed a framework that helps students and teachers write better prompts and create stronger AI products.

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10 Amazing Research Projects Going On Right Now

TeachThought - Learn better.

10 Interesting Research Projects Shaping Our Future by TeachThought Staff AI-Driven Climate Modeling Researchers use advanced AI models to predict climate changes more precisely. This project integrates machine learning with global climate data to simulate potential outcomes. The goal is to identify key mitigation strategies for climate adaptation. By improving accuracy, policymakers can make better-informed decisions to combat climate change.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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Rethinking School Safety: Prevention Beyond Locks and Cameras

Lightspeed Systems

In this article, we shift the conversation from the last line of defense to all things that come before the moment when a gun comes on campus

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What to Know About Buying a Chromebook

techlearning

Buying a Chromebook can save money, make life easier, and enhance battery life

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Top Learn to Draw YouTube Channels

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

If you are looking for handy resources to help your kids and students learn to draw, the collection below has you covered. In it, I featured a carefully compiled list of some of the best YouTube channels that offers instructional videos and tutorials covering everything related to learning how to draw. These video tutorials and lessons cover various drawing techniques and styles and are perfect for all kinds of learners, young and adult.

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The beauty of scenario based learning

The Thinking Stick

How do you see yourself in the future of learning? This week on the pod guest Amy Oswalt is here to help us to think bigger about that question as well as the future of inclusivity in schools. Ready to learn more about Amy? Amy Oswalt is a passionate educator and leader with extensive experience in creating and implementing programs that cater to neurodiverse learners.

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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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Trabaja necesidades educativas especiales con Twinkl Symbols

Twinkl International Publishing

¿Enseñas o cuidas a niños con necesidades de habla, lenguaje y/o comunicación? ¿Crees que podrían beneficiarse de apoyos visuales o de un método alternativo de comunicación? ¿No sabes por dónde empezar? Twinkl Symbols está aquí para ayudarte.

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How to pass the Praxis Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081) exam

Brainscape

Ah, the Praxis Social Studies (5081) exam—a rite of passage for all aspiring social studies teachers. Whether you’re jazzed about teaching history, discussing the intricacies of global economies, or just trying to remember what “hegemony” actually means, this exam is your golden ticket into the classroom. But, first, there’s a giant mountain of information you need to conquer before getting there.

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Explore Key Events Term 4: Your Twinkl Resource Guide (FREE resource inside!)

Twinkl International Publishing

Wondering what important dates or events might be coming up in Term Four? We’ve put them together in one handy place, complete with lesson ideas and resources!

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Vernier Science Education Becomes Sole Distributor of Select MicroLAB High School- and College-Level Chemistry Accessories

eSchool News

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Connected by a shared commitment to hands-on science education and customer service, Vernier Science Education is partnering with MicroLAB to support its customers as MicroLAB leaders head into retirement. As part of this transition, Vernier is adding three MicroLAB accessories to its lineup of chemistry products that enhance the lab experience for high school- and college-level educators and students.

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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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Fifteen Frightfully Fun Halloween Printables

Twinkl International Publishing

Halloween is just around the corner! With Twinkl’s Halloween Printables, kids can celebrate the spooky season without compromising on educational goals.

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COLUMN: Education that convinces kids the world isn’t doomed

The Hechinger Report

Until she was nine years old, Aisha O’Neil grew up in Zion National Park, where her father was a ranger. “That place raised me just as much as my family,” she said. Her love of the park’s sandstone cliffs and caverns became the bedrock of her passion for the environment, and for securing a future where her own children could enjoy the same experiences that she did.

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Fun Facts About Greece for Kids

Twinkl International Publishing

Thinking of heading to Greece for a family holiday? Then get ready for your trip with our activities that are full of fun facts about Greece for kids.

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College student voting is way up

The Hechinger Report

EWING, N.J. — Bethany Blonder and her friends lined up at the voter information table in the student union before organizers had even finished setting it up in time for lunch. It’s true that a fire drill had chased them there from their dorm on the campus of The College of New Jersey, or TCNJ. But the women were also quick to rattle off what they see as the existential issues that make them hell-bent on casting their ballots in the general election.

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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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DfE responds to concerns raised by early years educators about Labour’s plan for school-based nurseries

Twinkl International Publishing

‘The school-based nurseries programme is an important first step towards delivering much-needed places across all our communities,’ says Labour.

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Twinkl France Gratuit pour la rentrée des vacances de Toussaint

Twinkl International Publishing

À l'occasion de la rentrée des vacances de Toussaint, Twinkl France organise une journée de téléchargement gratuit le dimanche 3 novembre 2024.

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Join the Librarian Reading Challenge: Keep Children Reading in Term 4

Twinkl International Publishing

Keep your students reading with the Term 4 Librarian Reading Challenge! Join the fun and enter our giveaway for a chance to win a prize pack.

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Spooky Halloween Crafts To Do This October

Twinkl International Publishing

Love Halloween? We do, too. If you’re into all things scary, you’ve come to the right place to find some fun, Halloween craft ideas.

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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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How to Use a Number Line in Key Stage 1

Twinkl International Publishing

Check out this blog for helpful tips about how to use a number line for addition, subtraction, multiplication and even division!

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Twinkl Symbols for AAC app: An Introduction

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Symbols for AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app has recently been updated, check out the new features.

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All Things Montessori: A Tutor's Guide

Twinkl International Publishing

In Montessori, I found that there was a way to teach children that was aligned with all of my personal morals and values.

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New government research reveals parents’ dissatisfaction with cost of school uniforms

Twinkl International Publishing

The overall spend on uniforms has fallen since 2015, but fewer parents are ‘happy’ with the amount they have to spend.

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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.