EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As I prepared for the 2021-2022 school year, I kept hearing from educators across the nation that we must get our kids back to in-person learning. For some districts, “back to normal” meant in-person only learning was the best and only option for all students. However, as the superintendent of a 10,000-student school district in Joliet, Ill., I want my district to focus on the future rather than look back to the “normal” past.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. These are challenging times, but what if you're trying to find some normalcy amidst the challenges? Today's guest, Michelle Blanchet, co-author of the Startup Teacher Playbook talks about a method she teaches teachers to help determine the specific issues of concern so that improvements can be made and the teacher can have a sense of forward progress.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Comics have long been considered not just to gamify education but to teach writing skills that are challenging for some students. SmartBrief Education tells Dan Ryder’s story, How comics curriculum boosts SEL. Dan Ryder, a learning facilitator at Community Regional Charter School in Skowhegan, Maine, says he uses comics to support students’ social and emotional learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

K–12 institutions face dual cybersecurity concerns: the need to protect student data, such as social security numbers, and ensure school-provided devices access only appropriate material. To monitor network activity and safeguard information, some districts are utilizing next-generation firewalls, which offer an in-depth way to examine and manage elements, including the ability to inspect data within packets, instead of just scrutinizing items at the TCP/IP level, says Lou Norman, technical solu

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

I believe that ALL students, especially Black and Brown students, deserve an academically rigorous education that affords them opportunities and experiences that will prepare them to lead a successful life. That said, inequity and disparity exist within our educational system that prevents that from occurring, which is why, among other reasons, it is critical to lead with equity.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Let’s say, hypothetically, that it’s been a difficult start to the fall semester for many of us who work as staff and faculty on college campuses in America. Perhaps we allowed ourselves the faintest glimmer of hope for better working conditions compared to last year, only to be met by sterile emails enforcing inflexible personnel policies, signs about “masking up” on campus as hoards of unmasked fans descend on football stadiums, and pressures to pantomime normalcy for students when our own liv

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The lunches are packed, the supplies have been purchased, the classrooms are decorated, and we’re off and running on our third school year in the shadow of COVID-19. Though teachers, parents, students and administrators are still navigating the day-to-day logistics of how to handle the contagious Delta variant, most students are back in a school building to learn—at least for the time being.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

An unmotivated student is unlikely to learn much at school. But there’s a wide range of opinion on what parents and teachers can do to instill that motivation. Some swear by rewards and prizes. Others lavish praise or dole it out judiciously. A team of Canadian and Australian researchers decided to take a scientific approach and comb through classroom studies across the world on sparking student motivation.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

A teacher’s initial assessment of an edtech tool may focus on such practical concerns as ease of use, integration potential, support and security. However, those responsible for designing education technology must, at all times, strive for something a bit more abstract and decidedly more lofty—improving the lives of their users. Teachers know what they need and what works.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Post by EdTechTeacher Instructor Tom Driscoll ( @TomDriscollEDU ). In my latest session of our EdTechTeacher Back to School webinar series, I took participants on a dive into “Podcasting with PBL”. Our focus was on exploring ways that we can leverage the power of audio and podcasting to take PBL (Project-Based Learning) units to the next level. We explored several practical ways to design and implement podcasting and other innovative uses of audio within the context of authentic project-based le

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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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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Discovery Education has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance its platform with machine learning. It’s one of many ways machine learning is being used in K-12 today.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Canva for EDU provides so many opportunities for students to express themselves in unique and creative ways. Comic strips can be a fun and creative way to tell a fictional story, demonstrate understanding of nonfiction content, or share ideas in many other contexts. With Canva for EDU, teachers and students can start from scratch and choose from the thousands of graphical elements such as speech bubbles, characters, facial expressions, backgrounds, and much more.

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Teacher Tech

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Educator, Victoria Thompson, shares about an exciting new feature coming soon to Microsoft--the Q&A App! The post New Feature Coming Soon: Q&A App in Teams appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This is a guest post sponsored. by Evelina Brown. Teaching is an art. Only those who strive to become the best teacher for their students can achieve career success. But there are also several practical tips on how to become a good teacher. Let’s talk about them. The best teacher ever believes in students. A good teacher should be a guide, not a leader.

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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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Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Teachers' training on the use of communication platforms was widespread over the past year, and teachers of math generally engaged in less tech-focused professional support, according to a new global survey. The post Roughly 4 in 10 Teachers Received Training Zoom, Teams, Other Tech Over Past Year appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

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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MiddleWeb

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Teachers can capitalize on what our students already know and can do by purposely choosing to employ the independent “You do” phase of the gradual release of responsibility (GRR) at the start. Sunday Cummins and Julie Webb show how this strategy can build student agency. The post A GRR Teaching Trick: Begin with the ‘You Do’ first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Since the first patent for additive manufacturing (more commonly known as 3D printing) was filed in 1980, the industry has expanded rapidly. As with any new technology experiencing accelerated growth, unforeseen problems spur innovation. In San Antonio, TX, an all-women team of Alamo Heights High School students realized one of the problems facing manufacturers of 3D printers was the procurement of raw materials available to make filament.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Saliva tests are inexpensive, fast, and less cumbersome than nasal swabs, say spit test enthusiasts.

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Fractus Learning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Setting Up Libraries as Self-Directed Learning Centers Part of the LearningRevolution.com “Survive and Thrive!” Series OVERVIEW : Libraries have always been public institutions dedicated to serving their communities through education and empowerment. In addition, libraries have “leveled up” by creating digital spaces for their patrons, and educational programming that is geared to children, teens and adults.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Blog post by Robert Low based on this edLeader Panel. To help educators who now find themselves starting another fast-changing and potentially problematic school year, former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer and 6x Paralympic Medalist, Dan Cnossen, shared his approach to setting goals and dealing with difficult situations. During a recent edLeader Panel hosted by Classroom Champions and sponsored by ClassLink , Cnossen, along with Anjoli Santiago, Manager of Educational Awesomeness for Classroom Champions

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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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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Every school year and summer during my time as a first-generation college student, I worked to put myself through college. I worked at fast-food restaurants, a gift-basket delivery service, a local grocery store warehouse and the campus bookstore. My concern was most definitely not finding a well-paying job or a high-flying internship that would prepare me for a long-term career.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Canva for EDU is a powerful, FREE program that can be utilized by both teachers and students to CREATE. Canva projects can be pushed out via learning management systems. Comments and feedback can even be facilitated. Canva for EDU provides opportunities for images, videos, animated gifs, presentations, and MORE to be created. If you are interested in getting started using Canva individually as a teacher or with your students, I’d encourage you to check out the links below.

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Fractus Learning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for scary movies. Luckily, it’s easier than ever to find Halloween movies to watch. You don’t have to wait until Halloween night to watch, either. Are you worried that Halloween movies are too spooky for your kids? No worries. Even if you have young kids, you can still get into the spirit.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

MOUND BAYOU, Miss. — On the first day of school, Vaketha Butler gathered her three children together and prayed for them. “Lord Jesus, just be a shield of protection over my babies,” she pleaded. This story also appeared in The Undefeated. She finished fixing their hair and went to get her phone to take a first day of school picture, but by the time she found it they were already out the door, off to their first day of school in more than a year.

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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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