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OPINION: Why problems with literacy instruction go beyond phonics

The Hechinger Report

In the debate over Emily Hanford’s podcast “ Sold a Story ,” two groups have been vocal: those who agree that teachers have been conned into believing most children learn to read without systematic phonics instruction; and those who, like the 58 educators who signed a letter to the editor of the Hechinger Report, respond that Hanford has “reduce[d] the teaching of reading to phonics.”.

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Hour of Code Dec. 5th-11th

Ask a Tech Teacher

Set aside December 5-11th, 2022 for the hugely-popular Hour of code. This is a week of activities dedicated to inspiring kids to learn/love coding. This year: 1,536,702,210 will participate. 180+ countries. 44,941 events . What is it. Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify that mystical geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator,

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What Is Leadership’s Role in Professional Development?

EdTech Magazine

When it comes to professional development in K–12 education, technology-focused PD sometimes gets deprioritized or even forgotten in favor of curriculum-focused development. To maximize the benefits educators are receiving when it comes to PD, school leaders should look for ways to combine tech and curriculum development. For example, instead of going through two separate trainings for Microsoft tools and reading fluency, a school could offer one training focused on improving reading fluency usi

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Most School Districts Still Lack Data-Privacy Personnel

Edsurge

Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. Districts might have been theoretically interested in hiring a Chief Privacy Officer whose job is to keep student data from being abused by doing things like setting up privacy policies, training staff on privacy matters and making sure that data is collected and used safely.

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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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Google for Education Identifies 3 New Education Trends

techlearning

Lifelong learning, changing skill sets, and growing demand for problem-solving are all new education trends according to a report from Google for Education.

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12 Great Christmas Stories

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The purpose of this post is to share with you this collection featuring some of the best Christmas stories to read alone, with your kids, or with your students in class. From Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol to O. Henry’s Gift of the Magi , these engrossing Christmas stories are guaranteed to keep you reading through the holiday season and beyond.

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3 ways to bring teacher PD into the 21st century

eSchool News

When I started teaching in the early 90s, I was an eager and very green third grade teacher ready to change the world, one class at a time. My colleagues and I worked hard to build a learning community that met the needs of our students, no matter their circumstances or the resources at our disposal (or lack thereof). . Since then, I have served in various roles in public education and the private sector and have witnessed innovations in curriculum, instructional design, classroom design, and m

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THE LITERACY LANDSCAPE

American Consortium for Equity in Education

THE LITERACY LANDSCAPE President of Heinemann Publishing and a true believer in K12 equity,Matthew Mugo-Fields is my guest Please see all we do about equity, access, SEL and Teacher Retention at ace-ed.org, where this podcast is archived. The post THE LITERACY LANDSCAPE appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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CoderZ Launches New Code Farm Coding and Robotics Course for Grades Four Through Six

eSchool News

DERRY, N.H. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that enhance their success in school and future careers. CoderZ, an award-winning, cloud-based robotics and STEM platform, is helping educators introduce computer science in elementary and early middle school with its new Code Farm coding and robotics course for grades four through six.

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What’s New in myViewBoard December 2022

myViewBoard

It’s time to find out what’s new for myViewBoard in this December 2022 update. We have an exciting broadcasting enhancement to myViewBoard Manager and a time-saving feature in Whiteboard for Windows. Read on for the details, as well as further updates to myviewboard.com and Whiteboard for iOS! myViewBoard Manager new broadcasting option and more!

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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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Research points to a widening academic divide

eSchool News

Math and reading scores demonstrate more variability post-COVID, primarily due to a larger gap between low and high academic achievers, according to NWEA , a nonprofit research and educational services organization serving K-12 students. NWEA has released new research findings that examine to what degree students’ reading and math test scores have become more variable during the pandemic, and how achievement gains across the pandemic compare to pre-pandemic trends for students who were lo

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OPINION: Training programs are welcome, but let’s not overlook the benefits of a bachelor’s degree

The Hechinger Report

As the public grows more skeptical of the value of a college degree, career and professional training has become a popular alternative. Indeed, it is long past time for Americans to recognize the value of training programs in the labor market. But we must not lose sight of the fact that a bachelor’s degree is still the most reliable route to the middle class.

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What is Phenomenon-Based Learning?

techlearning

Phenomenon-based learning sparks students’ curiosity by creating science lessons that rely upon real-world phenomena.

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Teachery Review 2022: Is the Platform Worth the Money?

Sell Courses Online

If you’re considering Teachery for your online courses and want to know whether to use it or not, then this … Teachery Review 2022: Is the Platform Worth the Money? Read More ?.

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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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eSpark Year in Review: 2022 Edition

eSpark

As we wave goodbye to another year, it feels like the right time to step back, look around, and take stock of everything that happened in the strange rollercoaster ride that was 2022. The Educational Landscape. Well, it wasn’t pretty, but we have finally emerged from the confusing and polarizing clutches of the pandemic. For many, the school year began with a mixed bag of conflicting emotions.

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – November 2022

Edthena

Finishing out 2022 strong in your classroom? You’ll need to key in on what your students need. We’ve rounded up recent resources for teachers and included highlights here. These three reads are all centered on students. From building relationships with students to differentiating instruction and scaffolding mathematical discourse, teachers and the coaches who support them (and students!

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239: How to Balance Structure vs Agency with Design-Based Learning and Scratch

The Thinking Stick

Sponsors: Quizalize.com Get started with 1 mont free premium subscrption when you visit bit.ly/SHIFTINGSCHOOLS. Guest: Francisco Cervantes. Francisco Cervantes is the Director of Creative Learning of the Scratch Foundation. Francisco has extensive experience researching, designing, and implementing educational resources in K–12 computer science. [link].

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The Ultimate Guide to Psychometric Assessments and Tests

Think Exam

The recruitment industry has progressed immensely over the decade. Gone are the days when subject-based knowledge was the only determinant in the recruiting process. Organisations increasingly prefer holistic assessments and tests to comprehend the character of the candidates.

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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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How Gaming Creates Opportunities for Learning That Endures

Edsurge

Mimi Ito is a cultural anthropologist and learning scientist at UC Irvine. She’s been sharing her observations with EdSurge readers for nearly a decade now, reflecting on young people’s interest-driven and playful engagements as they relate to education. If you can embed skill development within a genuinely motivating social set of rewards, learning is deeper and more enduring.

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PROOF POINTS: Does growth mindset matter? The debate heats up

The Hechinger Report

Two meta-analyses on growth mindset were published online in the fall of 2022 in the journal Psychological Bulletin and arrived at opposite conclusions about one of the most popular ideas in education. Credit: Getty Images. In the last 15 years, millions of dollars have been invested in training students to have a “growth mindset,” the belief that anyone’s intelligence can improve through hard work.

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Educational Christmas Resources for Teachers and Parents

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This is the time of the year when the Christmas spirit is upon us. You feel it everywhere you go and you can even sense it in the air we breathe. Christmas songs are playing everywhere and the green and red ornaments are constantly reminding us that it is a special holiday season. Over the last couple of weeks, my entire blogging focus was on one single theme: Christmas.

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How Strategic Thinking and Planning Make for Improved Behavior

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Meeting student needs is crucial to their academic performance, school engagement, and social-emotional well-being. Providing individualized interventions that undergird and promote all students’ progress is therefore vital. During the edLeader Panel, “ Checking In on Behavior: 5 Ways to Improve Student Outcomes with Behavior Supports ,” educators described how their schools and districts address student needs using a five-step Interve

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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.