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6 AI-powered Google tools for the classroom

Ditch That Textbook

AI large language models (LLMs) are here. And they're already starting to impact how we teach and learn.We're thinking twice about their role in student writing.They're causing us to reconsider the type of homework we assign.We're thinking about how they might support student thinking.We're considering how to avoid (or mitigate) AI concerns.Google is coming to […] The post 6 AI-powered Google tools for the classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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From Blank Page to First Chapter: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Start Writing a Book

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher is officially on Thanksgiving break so I’m going to pop in here with two posts from our international team that just couldn’t wait: From Blank Page to First Chapter: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Start Writing a Book- – for the teacher-authors following Ask a Tech Teacher, a how-to primer on writing the book that rattles around in your head (see below) Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders: Building Skills with Fun –perfect for those still do

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Play SPENT and Learn About Homelessness! A Lesson Plan for Teens and College Students

Teacher Reboot Camp

To help students get into the giving spirit, I find it important to help them empathize and deeply get to know a real-world problem such as poverty, homelessness, hunger and abandoned animals. SPENT is a free online game in which players are faced with choices that help them better understand homelessness and poverty. Below is a screenshot and lesson plan to go along with the game.

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A theory for learning numbers without counting gains popularity

The Hechinger Report

Subitizing means to instantly see how many without counting. Fostering this skill is becoming more common in schools. Credit: Getty Images Little kids are looking at a lot of dots these days. The theory behind this increasingly popular practice is that an effective way to teach counting might be by … not counting. That’s the contradiction at the heart of what education researchers call “subitizing,” from the Latin “subito” or suddenly, and it means to instantly see how many, much like the

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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Unlocking the Potential of Live Streaming to Support Your School Community

TeacherCast

Unleash the potential of live streaming and connect with your educational community in real-time. Featuring top applications recommended by Jeff Bradbury. The post Unlocking the Potential of Live Streaming to Support Your School Community appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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‘Easy to just write us off’: Rural students’ choices shrink as colleges slash majors

The Hechinger Report

CLEVELAND, Miss. — Although she won a scholarship to Mississippi State University, two hours’ drive away, Shamya Jones couldn’t get there because she had a new baby and no car. So she enrolled instead at a local community college, then transferred to the four-year campus closest to her home in the rural Mississippi Delta — Delta State University. She planned to major in digital media arts, but before she could start, Delta State eliminated that major, along with 20 other degree programs , includ

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The making of a literary award winner 

eSchool News

Key points: What makes a popular (or a nearly unknown) book an award winner? To start the school year off right, invest in literacy Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub My husband and I have matching Emmy awards. During my decade as a television news reporter, I was the Susan Lucci of the Emmys.

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CoSpaces Edu: How to Use It to Teach

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CoSpaces Edu uses AR and VR as a super creative space to build, teach and learn.

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Stride, Inc. Named 2024 Company of the Year by BIG Awards for Business

eSchool News

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride, Inc. , one of the nation’s leading technology-based education companies, has been honored as a Company of the Year by the 2024 BIG Awards for Business. The recognition highlights Stride’s commitment to delivering accessible, personalized, and career-centric virtual learning experiences. Hosted by the Business Intelligence Group, this award celebrates the companies, products, and leaders making a significant impact by reshaping industries and setting

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Making A Platform Migration Seamless and Successful

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INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Changing an entire school district from Microsoft to Google can be bumpy, but having a clear plan in place ahead of time can help make it smooth

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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STUDENT VOICE: My generation knows less about civics than my parents’ generation did, yet we need it more than ever

The Hechinger Report

In the days leading up to the 2024 presidential election, the news was filled with partisan language and misinformation about the basic ways our country functions and how elections work. Many adults, as well as the vast majority of my high school-age peers, don’t seem to understand how government works and as a result don’t trust it. That’s why I’m convinced that we as a nation have to prioritize civics education in schools to encourage civic engagement, empathy and critical thinking to sustain

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Early STEM career awareness drives future success for students–and the economy

eSchool News

Key points: Lack of awareness is the primary reason students don’t pursue STEM careers Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce 3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners For more news on STEM careers, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub With career interests and aspirations forming as early as age 10, the middle grades are the ideal time to start making connections between students’ academic work and their future career paths.

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G is for gaming: SEND Digest alphabet series

Twinkl International Publishing

Does gaming help young people with SEND?

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How Remote Proctoring is Revolutionising Online Education

Think Exam

Over the previous decade, the education and assessment of professionals has significantly changed in a way that the world has never seen before. One of the main factors that have revolutionised the assessment sector is the COVID-19 pandemic. A pandemic shifted assessments to online platforms, allowing people to work from almost anywhere including […] The post How Remote Proctoring is Revolutionising Online Education appeared first on.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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.

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Facts and Activities to Learn about Japan

Twinkl International Publishing

If your child is interested in learning about other countries and their cultures, then this blog could be just what they’re looking for. Here, we explore a range of fascinating facts about Japan and offer a range of activities to support their learning at home.

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The Ultimate Five-Step Roadmap to Modernizing Legacy Applications

EdTech Magazine

Modernizing an organization’s application portfolio has many benefits, including a better user experience and lower costs when it comes to application maintenance. However, many K–12 districts struggle with how to get started. IT leaders say they plan to spend 42% more on average on application modernization because it is seen as a solution to technical debt and a way to reach digital transformation goals, according to the 2023 Gartner CIO Agenda.

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Calls to incentivise England’s high-performing headteachers to take on most challenging schools

Twinkl International Publishing

A report by the Education Policy Institute considers the movements of England’s headteachers and explores how information sharing could help with school performance.

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Surging insurance costs are threatening the future of child care

The Hechinger Report

Early this year, a child care program in southern Maine was dinged for three minor issues during a routine inspection: A refrigerator at the school where the nonprofit operates was a couple of degrees too high. An employee’s paperwork was kept at the wrong location. A first aid kit was missing a pair of tweezers. After Windham Raymond School Aged Child Care, which runs after-school programs in local schools and has a five-star quality rating with the state, quickly fixed those problems, program

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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.

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A Guide to Filipino-English: Everyday Words You Need to Know

Twinkl International Publishing

Filipino-English is a localized version of English in the Philippines. This guide explores unique words and meanings that reflect Filipino culture and daily life.

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College Uncovered: What Comes Next on Campus?

The Hechinger Report

Throughout the election campaign, Donald Trump railed against colleges and universities for being too expensive, too partisan and too woke. “Colleges have gotten hundreds of billions of dollars from hardworking taxpayers, and now we are going to get this anti-American insanity out of our institutions once and for all,” Trump said. With Trump returning to the White House, how much of his higher education message is rhetoric and how much will be policy?

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Six Benefits of Taking Children on Museum Trips

Twinkl International Publishing

From exciting imaginations to reshaping how we learn, explore the benefits of museum trips in our Six Benefits of Taking Children on Museum Trips blog.

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Your Festive Checklist: Thriving as a Tutor This Holiday Season

Twinkl International Publishing

The festive season is here, and while it's a time of joy and celebration, it can also be a whirlwind for tutors. Here's a quick checklist to help you stay on top of your tutoring game, avoid burnout, and prepare to fully enjoy the holidays.

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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.

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Twinkl Parents Ages 2–5 Newsletter – Ready for Christmas?

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Parents Ages 2–5 Newsletter – Ready for Christmas?

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Interactive Resources for 7 to 11-Year-Olds

Twinkl International Publishing

No Printer? No Problem! Our range of interactive resources for 7 to 11-Year-Olds can be downloaded and completed on a device. Read on to find out more.

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What Are Ideas Jars?

Twinkl International Publishing

Ideas jars consist of a jar filled with slips of paper, each containing an idea, activity or prompt. Whether it's for fun, education or personal development, ideas jars are brilliant to pull from when you're looking for inspiration for a quick activity.

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What does a Neurodiversity Affirming Approach Look Like in Schools?

Twinkl International Publishing

You might have heard of schools, workplaces, health providers and other settings taking a neurodiversity affirming approach, also sometimes known as a neuro-affirming approach. But what do we mean by a neurodiversity affirming approach, why is it so important, and what might a neurodiversity affirming approach look like in schools? Read on to find top tips on how to create a neurodiversity affirming environment in your school or classroom.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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