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Best Student Data Privacy Practices for Schools

techlearning

Protecting student data privacy goes beyond buying the most expensive product

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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

Ask a Tech Teacher

A while ago, Scientific American declared “…“ not only is Minecraft immersive and creative, but it is an excellent platform for making almost any subject area more engaging. ” A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. This follows Common Sense Media’s seal of approval.

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Innovation and Collaboration Permeate Conversations at FETC 2022

EdTech Magazine

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference brought educators and IT leaders together in Orlando, Fla. The annual event gave attendees the opportunity to meet in person, shake hands and forgo problematic videoconference mute buttons. It comes as no surprise that innovation and collaboration were two major themes at this year’s conference. In sessions and workshops, presenters shared ideas for moving forward and working together.

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Why H?para for Alberta schools?

Hapara

Alberta learners and educators secure long term commitment. H?para has provided learning technologies to Alberta school divisions since 2011. Over these nine years, Alberta school divisions and classroom educators have shaped the development and feature sets of H?para to meet their needs. Over the past decade, H?para has become an international edtech company that supports learner equity and learning excellence.

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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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Which Books Belong in a School Library? All of Them, of Course

Edsurge

While the debate is not new to the world of librarianship, the controversy about which books should be allowed to grace the shelves of a school library has become a common topic of conversation on news channels, talk shows and school board meetings. At its heart, the dialogue digs into which books school librarians should make available to their students.

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How To Make Learning More Engaging For Students

TeachThought - Learn better.

Teachers who lead inspiring lessons are the most memorable. Here are 4 strategies that you can implement to make learning more engaging. The post How To Make Learning More Engaging For Students appeared first on TeachThought.

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Send Custom Feedback from a Google Form to a Google Doc Report

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Learn how to customize feedback from Google Forms and create a Google Docs report. Join Alice Keeler. The post Send Custom Feedback from a Google Form to a Google Doc Report appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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4 major benefits of digital workflows

eSchool News

Digital workflows save time and money–and they also create better experiences for students and staff. And if COVID has proven anything, it’s that digital processes are a must-have when in-person workflows aren’t possible. During the great pivot to virtual learning–and in the return to hybrid and in-person learning last fall–administrators realized just how valuable digital workflows are.

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4 Reasons to Teach the Marvel Cinematic Universe

techlearning

Looking at Spider-Man and other Marvel Cinematic Universe characters with an academic lens can help students learn from their favorite shows and films.

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Independent Study Finds that Amplify Science Has Significant Positive Impact on Student Learning

eSchool News

BROOKLYN, NY (January 26, 2022) — Amplify , a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, announced today that a gold-standard independent study led by the nonprofit research, development, and service agency WestEd , and with funding support by the National Science Foundation , found promising evidence that the Amplify Science middle school curriculum has a significant positive impact on student learning.

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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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Free Learning Resources for Black History Month (And Beyond)

Graphite Blog

The inclusion of Black history and culture is essential for an accurate and true representation of American (and world) history overall. Black History Month is a time to highlight the people who have not only created foundational innovations, art, and achievements, but also organized and protested for equal rights and freedoms. Of course, the civil rights movement and figures like Dr.

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Bringing the world to life through augmented reality

eSchool News

My school, located in London, is a rich and diverse community with over 40 languages spoken at the school. Affectionately known as a ‘village school in the United Nations of Brent,’ we can see the arch of the iconic Wembley Stadium from the end of our street. However, like some of our American counterparts, we serve students who have never been able to visit–let alone step inside–the iconic landmarks like Wembley, Buckingham Palace, or the Tower of London, in their own backyard. .

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The Best Basketballs For 2022 – Indoor Basketball Or Outdoor Basketball?

Fractus Learning

Table of Contents What To Look For In A Basketball Best Overall Basketball: Wilson NCAA Replica Game Ball Best Kids Basketball: Spalding NBA Street Outdoor Basketball Best Women's Basketball: Spalding TF-1000 Classic ZK Indoor Game Basketball Best Practice And Training Basketball: Baden Elite Indoor Game Basketball Best Indoor Basketball: Wilson Evolution Game Basketball Best Basketball For Indoor Or Outdoor Play: Spalding NBA Zi/O TF Indoor-Outdoor Basketball Coolest Basketball: Chance Pr

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How to foster antiracist learning environments in schools

eSchool News

Over the last two years, far too many people in education have acted as if antiracism is a new thing. It is not. Going back to scholars and activists like George Dei, Angela Davis, Mica Pollock, Louise Derman-Sparks and Carol Phillips, educators have situated antiracism as a transformative process…meaning we are always on the journey. While contemporary scholars and educators have brought antiracism to the forefront amidst the racial reckoning associated with the murders of George Floyd and Breo

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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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Supporting Student Safety Without Compromising Data Privacy

Gaggle Speaks

With growing concerns about the increase in student surveillance—especially during the pandemic—and how this data is stored and used, just how secure are today’s students? Gaggle founder and CEO Jeff Patterson recently joined Jenn White on 1A , an NPR program, to discuss the digital monitoring of students’ activity along with Mark Keierleber from The 74 and Elizabeth Laird from the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT).

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DCSS Launches First-of-Its-Kind Initiative to Bring Apple Products and Innovation to Students, Teachers and Staff

eSchool News

ALBANY – The Dougherty County School System is launching a new technology initiative for its students, teachers, and staff as part of a collaboration with Apple and educational non-profit Ed Farm. The initiative will allow DCSS to expand and enhance its educational technology ecosystem districtwide. The initiative will put the district on the leading edge of technology by equipping all DCSS students, teachers and staff with Apple products, services and instructional supports.

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Feeling Stuck with Video Analysis? Try These 5 Effective Video Focusing Techniques

Edthena

When doing video analysis of your teaching, it can be tempting to comment on everything you see and tag every moment. But is this truly effective for learning and growth? Trying to analyze everything at once could lead to feeling overwhelmed and not knowing what to focus on for improvement. It’s helpful to have a more targeted approach for your video analysis.

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Virtual, Interactive Expeditions for Black History Month Provide Students with a Diverse and Multi-Dimensional Look at African Americans Throughout History

eSchool News

North Mankato, Minn. (January 28, 2022) – The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration , a veteran expert and thought leader in the virtual learning space, today launched a Black History Month package of fresh and engaging virtual and interactive real-world expeditions for students that cover significant historical, cultural and societal events.

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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

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How to get the best paramedic jobs

Brainscape

Sweet , you’re a paramedic—or you’re training to become one—and you’ve landed here, upon the virtual pages of this guide, because you want to know how to take that all-important next step: applying for paramedic jobs. Where should you start looking? How should you approach the job market? How can you best stand out as a candidate and really nail those paramedic job interviews?

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Feeling Stuck with Video Analysis? Try These 5 Effective Video Focusing Techniques

Edthena

When doing video analysis of your teaching, it can be tempting to comment on everything you see and tag every moment. But is this truly effective for learning and growth? Trying to analyze everything at once could lead to feeling overwhelmed and not knowing what to focus on for improvement. It’s helpful to have a more targeted approach for your video analysis.

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Iterating Toward Equity

Iterating Toward Openness

I’ve spent a lot of time over the years working with doctoral students as they search for “the question” that will guide their graduate studies and, eventually, their dissertation work. While the question can often be expressed in a single sentence, its power to shape a student’s graduate experience and frame their dissertation work is undeniable.

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H?para partners with the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium to offer Student Dashboard Digital Backpack free in Alberta

Hapara

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. H?para partners with the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium to offer Student Dashboard Digital Backpack free in Alberta. Chicago, Illinois, Jan. 24, 2022– The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (ERLC) announced Monday that it will support pilots of H?para’s Student Dashboard Digital Backpack for all K-12 schools in the province of Alberta until the end of August 2022.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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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Canva for Education- Full Teacher Review

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Canva is a design platform that allows you to create a wide range of interactive media materials including infographics, posters, presentations, worksheets, comic strips, newsletters, book reports,read more.

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