EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In a world where digital natives are now sending their own children to school, technology in the classroom should no longer be optional. I’ve spent the past few years as an instructional coach showing teachers how to integrate technology into the curriculum. During that time, I’ve learned that for teachers to truly embrace digital innovation in the classroom, they will need to be supported by a culture that fully embraces educational technology.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 20, 2021

More crucial than ever in the age of COVID, learners need to reconnect and build strong relationships. Educators are incorporating social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies and activities in their classrooms by creating routines, forming positive relationships, and building resilience. Here, we explore the practices of four HP Teaching Fellows in the U.S. and Canada.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The Internet of Things is the connection of devices — beyond tools such as computers — to the internet. IoT refers to technology, such as fitness wearables and smart home devices, that have sensors and software for exchanging data with other devices or systems via a network connection. Schools increasingly are using IoT technologies to support classroom learning, as well as on- and offsite operations, says Michael Flood, senior vice president and general manager of Kajeet.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Computer science is one of the most in-demand fields of the U.S. economy. Will there be enough skilled workers to meet the growing need? And will the people filling those roles be as diverse as our country? We need the answer to both questions to be, “Yes!” To get there, we must diligently address fundamental gaps. Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Security breaches sometimes happen in unexpected ways. Academic researchers from England and Sweden designed a malware variant that can exploit a smartphone’s microphone to steal the device’s passwords and codes. In 2019, 60 percent of businesses in the U.S., U.K., France and Germany suffered a printer-related data breach. Even low-tech fax machines have security vulnerabilities that could allow a hacker to steal data through a company’s network.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

PHOENIX, Ariz. — When Sandra Jenkins started teaching at Betty H. Fairfax High School in Phoenix 14 years ago, she had three Master’s degrees and four teaching certificates. But it wasn’t that wall of degrees that most strongly informed her passion for teaching: It was the support she received growing up as a Black child taught by Black educators in her Mississippi hometown, and at her alma mater, a historically Black college.

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Teacher Tech

DECEMBER 20, 2021

After students finish filling out their Google Form, what do you want to tell them? The post Google Forms: Setting the Confirmation Message appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

What if higher education isn’t the “great equalizer” after all? According to a new analysis of Federal Reserve data, higher education may not only reflect but also exacerbate racial inequities. Black college graduates in their thirties still have a significantly lower median net worth than their white counterparts who did not attend college. What’s worse — thanks to a combination of rising student debt, slower income growth and a pernicious wealth gap along racial lines — Black millennial gradua

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As we enter the third year in which every aspect of American life has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe that educators, parents, and students have several reasons for real optimism. Here are four ways I see education changing for the better in 2022 and beyond. COVID won’t cause any more school closures. Looking forward to the new year, I’m foreseeing no more school closures due to COVID.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Quizizz is a game-based platform that enables you to create fun and interactive learning games. The way it works is simple and easy: you create gamified quizzes, share them with students, and track.read more.

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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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techlearning

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Researchers at St. Louis University’s Policy Research in Missouri Education Center believe growth is a better metric than achievement when assessing schools.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

For my year-end post, I’m highlighting 10 of the most important Proof Points stories of 2021. This year, I put a special focus on pandemic-related topics, particularly the effectiveness of “high dosage” tutoring and the lack of strong research evidence for several other ideas to help students catch up, such as smaller classes. Thank you to everyone who has read and commented on my weekly stories about education data and research.

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techlearning

DECEMBER 20, 2021

During a recent Tech & Learning webinar, education and technology leaders discussed the importance of using an LMS as a consistent foundation for teaching and learning—both in and out of the classroom—for all students and a variety of learning experiences.

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techieMusings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to express my sincere thank you to all those who continue to inspire and push me forward. I am incredibly thankful for all of the opportunities this year has brought. I have been so uplifted and supported, and I feel such a deep sense of purpose and know that what I am doing is making a difference from the messages and work I continue to receive.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

WOBURN, Mass., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, announced that it has named Christine Mullin as its Chief Operating Officer. Mullin will be the first chief operating officer in the twenty-five-year history of Texthelp. Christine brings to Texthelp more than two decades of experience in growing and developing technology businesses across multiple roles, including strategy, business development, finance, and customer operatio

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

NEW ORLEANS — For quarterback Raphael Reed, this school year has been one step forward, then two steps back. But during a Thursday-night football game in October, he felt nothing but forward momentum. This story also appeared in ESPN and The Undefeated. As the clock ran out that night, Reed, 16, tossed a perfect touchdown pass, winning the game. In the stands, Frederick Douglass High School fans dressed in blue and gray screamed themselves hoarse.

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MiddleWeb

DECEMBER 20, 2021

When administrators use their instructional coaches effectively, writes AP DeAnna Miller, they can watch the culture in their buildings shift to one of positivity and engagement. Without clear guidelines and indepth PD for coaches AND leaders, expect mistrust and dissent. The post Leaders Make or Break Instructional Coaching first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Dec. 20, 2021 / — Today, YouScience , the only fully-integrated platform provider of highly accurate aptitude-based assessments, personalized career guidance, and industry-recognized certifications, announced new business milestones revealing strong company momentum, customer, and employers participating in the Platform growth in 2021.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Silver Spring, Md. (December 20, 2021) —Following a comprehensive evaluation, the South Carolina State Board of Education has approved the Discovery Education Science Techbook for the K-5 and 6-8 grade bands, plus high school Earth & Space science, for statewide use as a core instructional resource through its state adoption process. South Carolina’s adoption of the award-winning Science Techbook empowers the state’s school systems to integrate this innovative digital curriculum into tea

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Stephon Sanders is a soft-spoken 16-year-old Black teenager in Tampa, Florida, who loves playing basketball and video games like Fortnite and Apex Legends, and who can often be found in an athletic jacket and basketball shorts. This story also appeared in Wired. He also happens to be the founder and chief executive officer of a successful mobile entertainment business, Street Gamez, that can amp up any party with a 32-foot, $55,000 trailer full of video game consoles for up to 28 players.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’m seated at my fake-wood desk in Ms. Glaser’s second grade classroom. My yellow #2 pencil is newly sharpened and the timer is set. Begin! 60, 59, 58….I shout the problems in my head: “five plus 8” “five plus 8” “five plus 8!” Tick tick tick.my mind is a large block of ice. I take deep breaths to try and stay focused. This is a Monday morning Mad Minute.

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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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Brainscape

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I was already cold, standing in the middle of my bathroom, and now I was about to jump into a freezing cold shower. I’d heard about the benefits of cold showers—improved alertness, stimulated blood flow, faster metabolism, and a heightened immune system to name a few—but there’s a difference between appreciating cold shower science and actually jumping into one.

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