EdTechTeacher
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Post by ETT Instructor Shawn O’Neill As educators we know that incorporating STEM into our elementary classrooms has benefits that reach far beyond just science and mathematics. (1) When we provide our classroom with hands-on STEM activities, students are not only learning about science, technology, engineering, and math; they are learning many important skills that will continue to benefit them in all aspects of their lives.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
As K–12 schools work to build a comprehensive security strategy for keeping students safe, many districts are including environmental sensors in that plan. These sensors detect nicotine and THC, and they’re becoming increasingly popular in middle schools and high schools as a way for districts to enforce their policies on drug, cigarette and vape use.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In a perfect world, vocabulary is learned in context: The phrases and sentences around the unknown word define the meaning. If that isn’t sufficient, students use affixes — prefixes, suffixes, and roots — to decode meaning. But because the world isn’t always that pristine, Dorothy Frayer and her colleagues at the University of West Virginia came up with a vocabulary teaching tool that has come to be known as “the Frayer Model” Now used by thousands of educat
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
$3.5 million — that’s how much one Georgia public school system will shell out for lost and damaged devices this year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Atlanta Public Schools estimates that about 11 percent of its devices have been lost or damaged, and that figure is much higher in some other districts, according to Quang Ha, executive vice president at device insurance provider Worth Ave.
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Edsurge
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Donna Provencher, a freelance journalist near San Antonio, was folding laundry last week when her 8-year-old son made a comment that stopped her cold. “He said, ‘Mom, do you remember when the shooter came to my school?’” she recalls. There hadn’t been a shooting. But the second grader had gone through an active-shooter drill at his school, where he was instructed to curl up in a ball on the classroom floor.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Students need help learning how to pay their taxes. This FREE simulation in EVERFI in partnership with TurboTax is just the thing to make it easy to help your students be successful in the real world. Helping High School Students with How To File Their Taxes can be life changing for many students. The post TurboTax and EVERFI: Helping High School Students with How To File Their Taxes appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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techlearning
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
These lessons and resources are an excellent way to investigate and understand women as changemakers, activists, and heroines
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
There are about 2,800 four-year public and nonprofit private colleges and universities in the United States. Yet as we await the Supreme Court’s decision on the use of affirmative action in college admissions, the nation’s gaze is once again narrowed to the most elite and selective 100 institutions: the so-called top 5 percent. Administrators at these top-ranking colleges, along with college counselors at elite high schools, are strategizing how they might manage what many anticipate will be a v
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
an SELTODAY.ORG Presentation TOOLS FOR ALERTING YOUR SCHOOL TO SUICIDAL AND OTHER IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF TODAYS STUDENTS An important visit with Gaggle’s Paget Heatherington on hiow schools can monitor and be constantly aware of today’s student SEL and Psychological needs before problems arise. Keep Reading TOOLS FOR ALERTING SCHOOLS TO SUICIDAL AND OTHER IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF STUDENT The post TOOLS FOR ALERTING SCHOOLS TO SUICIDAL AND OTHER IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF STUDENT appeared first on
Josie Ahlquist
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In honor of Black History Month, I selected 30 inspiring Black Higher Education leaders (because, yes, they needed a full month’s worth) who come from all walks of life and serve in various roles, from Vice Presidents to Deans to Directors. Their excellence, impact, and influence on their communities and institutions are second to none. Through their stories, we can learn about their journey.
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techlearning
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Gamifying teacher training at the Laguna Unified School District allows educators to earn cash prizes, explains award-winning chief technology officer Michael Morrison.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
One challenge school administrators face is how to keep funding in their districts, especially as enrollment in public schools continues to decline. As public school funding is often directly tied to student enrollment, administrators around the country are having to make difficult decisions to ensure there is no delay in student learning like combining classrooms, laying off staff, and in some instances, closing schools entirely.
Shake Up Learning
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The post Mind Blown by Notion: a Great Tool for Teachers and Students – SULS0188 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey explores the Notion application and how teachers and students can use it. The more she learns, the more she loves it! Notion is a great tool for teachers and secondary students. Create a hub for your day, your class, your tasks, and link everything on one wiki.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Abhinav Ramani joins as COO, while Aaron Osmond is the company’s new Chief Growth Officer FEV Tutor, the market-leading provider of the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, recently announced the addition of two executives to its senior leadership Keep Reading FEV Tutor Names Two New Executive Leadership Team Members The post FEV Tutor Names Two New Executive Leadership Team Members appeared first on Equity and Access in Education.
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.
Discovery Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
This April, make a difference on planet Earth – and in your lessons! Whether you’re reflecting on your impact on our planet for Earth Day or reading poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month, Discovery Education has timely content for a month full of exciting classroom activities. DNA Day Grades 6-12 Did you know DNA Day is April 25? Inspire students in grades 6-12 to unlock the power of genomics and impact the future with DNA Decoded , a collection of ready-to-go, standards-aligned lessons from
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In this episode of Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan: What is computer science education lacking?
The Principal of Change
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In this month’s “look-back” blog, I wanted to share one of my favorite Olympic stories ever. I know no games are going on right now, but the story goes beyond athletics and is more about the human spirit than anything. I am sharing it with you today because someone tweeted it out recently, and I forgot that I even wrote it or what it was about, even based on the title.
SplashLearn
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Some of the best educational toys for kids bring with them a sense of joy and curiosity in learning. Kids love experimenting with toys of all types and learn new things through tactile and kinesthetic learning experiences. The hands-on approach driven by the best children’s toys give kids new ways of learning experiences. You need […] The post 25 Best Educational Toys for Kids That All Parents Need To Know About first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Educators can register now for summer PD to hone their skills on delivering renewable energy lessons and offshore wind energy activities to K-12 students The KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, has opened registration for its 2023 Keep Reading KidWind to Host 2023 REcharge Academy in New Jersey The post KidWind to Host 2023 REcharge Academy in New Jersey appeared first on Equity and Access in Education.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Leading education companies Curriculum Associates and Corwin are partnering to help districts nationwide elevate teaching and learning practices that most impact student growth. The partnership allows the two companies to make recommendations and referrals for the other’s products and services. Keep Reading Curriculum Associates & Corwin Partner on i-Ready® Assessment & Professional Learning Services The post Curriculum Associates & Corwin Partner on i-Ready® Assessment & Pro
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