Learning Transitions: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Digital Promise
AUGUST 31, 2022
The post Learning Transitions: What Are They and Why Do They Matter? appeared first on Digital Promise.
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On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes
Iterating Toward Openness
AUGUST 31, 2022
I’ve been writing this article 30 minutes here and 60 minutes there for several months (WordPress tells me I saved the first bits in March). I’ve probably deleted more than is left over. It’s time to click Publish and move on. This article started out with my being bothered by the fact that ‘OER adoption reliably saves students money but does not reliably improve their outcomes.’ For many years OER advocates have told faculty, “When you adopt OER your students
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How My Students Are Inspiring Their Community to Build a Greener Future
Digital Promise
AUGUST 31, 2022
The post How My Students Are Inspiring Their Community to Build a Greener Future appeared first on Digital Promise.
How to Keep Returning College Students on Track
Edsurge
AUGUST 31, 2022
Returning to college after years away from formal education can feel like a new beginning, as well as a daunting challenge. What sparks students to return? Once they’re back, how can colleges help them stay on track? And what informal networks and resources do students create on their own? Those are some questions we explore in the second episode of our podcast series Second Acts.
Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work
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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.
12 Of The Best Math Apps For Kids [Updated]
TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 31, 2022
Whether you're introducing students to concepts (e.g., Pi) or skills (e.g., dividing fractions), here are 12 of the best math apps for kids. The post 12 Of The Best Math Apps For Kids [Updated] appeared first on TeachThought.
3 reasons literacy is essential in child development
eSchool News
AUGUST 31, 2022
Literacy is a fundamental element of a child’s development. Literacy means much more than just knowing how to read a book. It can also impact the ability for a child to learn other subjects, to understand road signs when driving or crossing the street, and can be a major contributor to a child living a fulfilling life into adulthood. Despite its importance, two out of every 10 children enter kindergarten with skills two to three years lower than their grade level, and another two start school wi
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What Positive Psychology Has to Do with Supporting Teacher Well-Being
Edthena
AUGUST 31, 2022
If you support teachers, that means you are supporting teacher well-being. Teachers’ ability to sustain their work is crucial to teacher improvement, and ultimately student outcomes. “We’ve kind of accepted the idea that sometimes to achieve certain academic outcomes, there’s gonna be a cost to well-being,” remarked executive coach Christian van Nieuwerburgh.
5 ways relationship mapping supports your students
eSchool News
AUGUST 31, 2022
When students have “positive and diverse” relationships, they are less likely to be at risk, more likely to boost their academic performance and persistence, and are also more likely to have access to a wider range professional opportunities, according to new research from the Clayton Christensen Institute. On the opposite end of the spectrum, students without positive connections and relationships suffer when it comes to their well-being, academic success, and career potential.
How to Get Your Daily Schedule in Your Inbox
Shake Up Learning
AUGUST 31, 2022
The post How to Get Your Daily Schedule in Your Inbox appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did you know you can have Google Calendar send your daily schedule to your inbox every morning? This is a great way to review your schedule for the day! The email arrives (roughly) around 5 a.m. every morning. Get ready for the day ahead! Watch the video below to learn how.
Whitney Brothers® Introduces Nature View Mobile Book Browser
eSchool News
AUGUST 31, 2022
Keene, NH, – Award winning children’s furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today introduced the Nature View Mobile Book Browser, an imaginative interpretation of a standard book display for Early Learning environments that features a stunning waterfall image on the front and dry erase marker board on the back. The exclusive design combines utility with beauty to entice children to pick a book and sit down by the serene brook for a peaceful read.
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.
CREATING A BRAND NEW, STATE OF THE ART SCHOOL IN TEN SLEEP , WYOMING
American Consortium for Equity in Education
AUGUST 31, 2022
Building a beautiful school meant to last for generations …a great new learning environment for 142 students in Ten Sleep WY , a town so named because in the old days, it was 10 night trek from Fort Laramie. Welcome. Keep Reading CREATING A BRAND NEW, STATE OF THE ART SCHOOL IN TEN SLEEP , WYOMING. The post CREATING A BRAND NEW, STATE OF THE ART SCHOOL IN TEN SLEEP , WYOMING appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.
K-12 Dealmaking: Frontline Acquired for $3.7B; Illuminate Bought by Renaissance
Marketplace K-12
AUGUST 31, 2022
In a pair of deals affecting some of the biggest players in the K-12 marketplace, Illuminate Education was acquired by Renaissance, and Frontline Education was bought by Roper Technologies for $3.75 billion. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Frontline Acquired for $3.7B; Illuminate Bought by Renaissance appeared first on Market Brief.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS; PHYSICAL & MENTAL
American Consortium for Equity in Education
AUGUST 31, 2022
Sacramento California’s Robla School District Supt Ruben Reyes joins Dr Travis Gayles, the Chief Medical Officer of Hazel Health for a look at the mental health concerns facing students as we begin the new year Everything we do is. Keep Reading TELEHEALTH SERVICES IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS; PHYSICAL & MENTAL. The post TELEHEALTH SERVICES IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS; PHYSICAL & MENTAL appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.
Cyber security certifications in schools
Jamf on EdTech
AUGUST 31, 2022
The “Cyber Essentials in Education” e-book presents a path for your education institution to earn a certificate showing your commitment to hindering security threats.
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.
Overcome any Childcare Challenge: 25 Must-Read Parenting Books for 2022
SplashLearn
AUGUST 31, 2022
Insight-rich parenting books can be a great tool to help you traverse the complicated world of raising children. Balancing empathy with discipline, while also providing a nurturing and supportive environment, can be a challenge for any parent. The best parenting books provide a sense of direction, through scientific assessments and psychological analysis, giving you the […].
Back in Class: What to Change, What to Keep?
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 31, 2022
In this unprecedented school year, as teachers and school leaders set goals and decide what to keep and what to change, Lynne Dorfman and Aileen Hower argue that “it is social-emotional learning – not academics – that should be the focus for the first month of school.”. The post Back in Class: What to Change, What to Keep? first appeared on MiddleWeb.
September 2022
N2Y
AUGUST 31, 2022
See the exciting solution updates that give teachers even more flexibility and autonomy!
OPINION: President Biden’s targeted student debt cancellation helps, but the next generation needs a path to a debt-free degree
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 31, 2022
President Joe Biden’s recent cancellation of student debt will provide tangible benefits to millions of borrowers, as will his cancellation of billions owed by students who have been defrauded by their colleges and his move to lower monthly payments for all borrowers. That’s good news, but it isn’t enough. The system that got us here has not changed.
Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools
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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
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