Mon.Mar 13, 2023

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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

Edsurge

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design.

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AI and ChatGPT in Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

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5 tips for using Canva

EdTech4Beginners

Have you tried Canva? It is my favourite publishing tool! Because it is so easy-to-use and it makes everything look so good! Click here to get the app, or visit Canva.com.

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#EDvice: The Power of Stories

A Principal's Reflections

Everyone loves a great story. We spend countless hours visualizing how they unfold when reading and watching them come to life through our device of choice. It comes as no surprise that civilizations across the globe have been curating and sharing them since the beginning of time.

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LIVE DEMO: Using PowerPoint to Create Compelling Presentations for Virtual Training

Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

In this webinar you will get a live demo on how to create unique, dynamic, and engaging powerpoints.

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Best practices for managing web filtering in a digital learning environment

Hapara

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning environment offers students all kinds of options for research, class projects, collaboration, activities and assessments.

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10 reasons we love school librarians

eSchool News

Gone are the days when a school librarian’s job was defined by shushing, rocking, and reading. While reading out loud and building a love of literacy is still a foundational part of their job in a school, school librarians wear many, many hats and touch many lives in the course of a day’s work.

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Are you leveling up with esports?

eSchool News

Imagine a new school program that is gender-neutral, inclusive to students with physical disabilities, bolsters school pride through competitive meets and is eligible for full and partial scholarships from over 175 colleges and universities.

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How one university is creatively tackling the rural teacher shortage

The Hechinger Report

Like many states with a large number of rural schools, Wyoming desperately needs more teachers. Take the case of the Teton County School District, in Jackson, Wyoming. Located near Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, the area is well known as a vacation spot.

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Navigate360 Recognizes New Jersey School District with Excellence Award for School Culture & Climate

eSchool News

RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360 , the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, announces the recognition of Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with the District Excellence Award for School Culture & Climate.

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OPINION: Higher ed can do much more to include immigrants, starting with English instruction

The Hechinger Report

Last fall, U.S. college enrollment fell for the third straight year , part of a significant and steady drop of nearly one million students since the start of the pandemic. At the same time, employers, including higher education institutions, have been grappling with intense staff shortages.

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How to Apply the Concepts of Neuroscience to Create a Thriving Learning Culture

Speaker: Margie Meacham, Founder and Chief Freedom Officer at LearningToGo

In this webinar, Margie Meacham, CEO of Learningtogo and a neuroscience expert, will show you how to create a training program that promotes psychological safety and uses neuroscience to create a workplace culture where people flourish, connect, and perform at their best.

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Bolstering the Special Education Teaching Force

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast The number of students with disabilities in U.S. schools is growing.

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Teaching Through the Trauma of Student Loss

Edsurge

The original version of this essay was published by the TRiiBE. In my 16 years teaching in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), I have lost more students than years I have taught.

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5 Ways Educator Pathways is Promoting DEI in San Diego County

techlearning

Adina Sullivan-Marlow draws on her own experience to promote more diversity in education with Educator Pathways, a program of the San Diego County Office of Education

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The 12 Best Education Apps For Android

TeachThought - Learn better.

While iOS remains the system of choice for most developers, learning with apps is as accessible on Android devices as it is on the iPad. The post The 12 Best Education Apps For Android appeared first on TeachThought. Technology Apps Google Education Tools For The Classroom Mobile Learning

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The Guide to Accessible Learning for Associations

Speaker: Dan Streeter, Vice President of Learning Strategy & Development at Blue Sky eLearn

In this 45-minute webinar, we’ll share real-world accessibility solutions and hidden tools in the applications you use every day such as Zoom, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), Articulate Storyline 360, and Articulate Rise 360. This webinar will help you evaluate the accessibility of your current learning efforts and learn about the tools needed to ensure your eLearning is in alignment with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (proposed WCAG 2.2).

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Jeopardy Labs Lesson Plan

techlearning

This Jeopardy Labs lesson plan is designed to help educators utilize the online digital learning platform to support teaching and learning

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European Ed-Tech Market Slows, Though Opportunities Remain

Marketplace K-12

Ed-tech funding in European markets has fallen over the last year, although not as much as some other regions around the globe. The post European Ed-Tech Market Slows, Though Opportunities Remain appeared first on Market Brief.

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What is ReadWorks and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks

techlearning

ReadWorks is a comprehension tool that places resources in one spot for easy teacher and student use

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Albrecht Podcast: "Managing the Irate Visitor - Screening Support for the Library Director"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Managing the Irate Visitor - Screening Support for the Library Director."

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Increasing Equity and Access: A Canvas Case Study of Virtual Arkansas K-12

Virtual Arkansas, a fully online school, had a mission to provide high-quality courses in rural and urban areas throughout the state. How would they simplify content creation while enhancing learning? Discover 3 key insights to transform your classrooms.

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262: What does ‘being bold’ mean to you?

The Thinking Stick

On this episode we explore what it means to ‘be bold’ in our personal and professional lives. This conversation features the research and insight of Shanna A. Hocking. Shanna A.