How to Lead Through Digital Communication
techlearning
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
School leaders can demonstrate leadership through their digital communication practices.
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How to Communicate Student Data Privacy Protections to Families More Effectively
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Parents and guardians of K–12 students are rather aware and concerned about student data privacy, but a majority are lacking specific information from their schools. A 2020 Center for Democracy and Technology report shows that without additional details about threats, 62 percent of parents showed some level of concern over student data privacy. However, the same report shows that less than half of parents (4 in 10) say their child’s school has discussed with them how it protects student data.
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5 Ways Science Encourages A Love For Learning
EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Do you remember a favorite Science teacher or Science class you had in high school or college? I have fond memories of different teachers who taught Science in a fun, witty, and engaging manner. Watching some of the most comedic educators perform science experiments in school was quite often the highlight of my day during my young learning years. From learning about the moon’s phases to the movement of plate tectonics—Science should be an essential part of every curriculum.
Discussing Politics in Classrooms Is an Opportunity for Growth, Not Division
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Election season tends to bring big, divisive issues into school buildings and classrooms. Environmental policies, guns, abortion, immigration and racial inequality are all on the ballot this year, and as we near Election Day, tensions are running high. With political topics as polarizing as they are right now, it is understandable for teachers to want to try to avoid them and just stick to the lesson plan.
Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work
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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.
3 ways educators can embrace and enable inclusive programming
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
While the effects of COVID-19 may have diminished for many thanks to widespread vaccine- and infection-induced immunity , the pandemic continues to have a significant systemwide impact and exacerbate social gaps. Students still experience elevated levels of pandemic-prompted emotional trauma, anxiety, isolation, and psychological distress due to schedule interruptions, remote learning, the deaths of family and friends, inequitable access to health care, and job insecurity.
PROOF POINTS: Many schools are buying on-demand tutoring but a study finds that few students are using it
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
In the fall of 2020, educators at Aspire Public Schools – a network of 36 charter schools in California that are privately run but taxpayer funded – were worried. As with other schools around the country, pandemic era learning wasn’t going smoothly. Many of its 7,000 middle and high schoolers, mostly Hispanic and low-income, were struggling in their studies and course failure rates had spiked.
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OPINION: Parents and students need more information about pathways to college and careers
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
In the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, Rikaiya Long recently stood at the front of the courtroom, presenting oral arguments from the law brief she’d authored a week prior. Legal scholars listened intently while she defended her position in the case of strict liability. Rikaiya is not a lawyer, though — she’s a high school student. And the legal scholars were student teachers from the University of Louisville.
Konica Minolta Joins ZeroNow Alliance to Foster Safer Schools
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Ramsey, NJ (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) announced it has joined the ZeroNow Alliance for safer schools. ZeroNow is a member-based nonprofit that facilitates collaboration between industry, association and education partners to foster new solutions to keep school campuses safe and secure. The organization was founded by technology partners Additional, Axis Communications, Johnson Controls and Omnilert, along with campus safety nonprofi
Can Technology Replace Teachers?
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Effective use of technology can reduce teacher workload, enable new instructional strategies, and improve student performance. The post Can Technology Replace Teachers? appeared first on TeachThought.
How Teachers Like Me Can Use AI to Improve Teaching (eSchool News)
Edthena
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
If you’re an educator trying to improve teaching, you’ve likely wondered questions like these: “Is my instruction still engaging and fun?” and “Am I really helping my students become independent thinkers?”. Whether you’re a new teacher or have a decade of experience in the classroom, it’s tricky to continually improve teaching.
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.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRALIA WASHINGTON SCHOOLS.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRALIA WASHINGTON SCHOOLS.Dr. Lisa Grant, Superintendent of schools in Centralia, WA on the school district’s improvement journey. They are working with Project Achieve’s Dr. Howie Knoff. This podcast will be archived at ace-ed.org, our. Keep Reading SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRALIA WASHINGTON SCHOOLS.
Start your MDM comparison here
Jamf on EdTech
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
When searching for the best mobile device management (MDM) solution for your school or organization, see how Jamf compares to other vendors.
4 Ways to Encourage Girls to Code
techlearning
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Tips for encouraging girls to code, from Innovative Technology Director award winner, Dr. Karee McAndrews.
Effective School Leaders Are Prepared for Crisis
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
A safe and stable school is essential to a successful instructional program, write Ron Williamson and Barbara Blackburn. That’s why it’s so critical for school leaders to anticipate what may be needed in a crisis and develop plans with contingencies for anything that may occur. The post Effective School Leaders Are Prepared for Crisis first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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.
What Do Other Teachers Think Of ‘Cool Teachers’?
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
While 'being cool' isn't necessary for effective pedagogy, there is an undeniable performative component to teaching. The post What Do Other Teachers Think Of ‘Cool Teachers’? appeared first on TeachThought.
Thursday Library 2.0 Webinar (Renamed): "The Essential Library Guide to Service, Safety, and Security: 25 Tips for What Works and What Doesn't"
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
"The Essential Library Guide to Service, Safety, and Security: 25 Tips for What Works and What Doesn't" Part of the Library 2.0 Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : This is a refresher, or a starter guide, to the most effective tools for service, safety, and security while doing library work Let’s talk about what works - and what doesn’t - when it comes to dealing with challenging patrons.
Role of Publisher Analytics in Monetization
Kitaboo on EdTech
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The advancement of publishing technology has changed how the publishing industry works and introduced new features in the publishing process. Digital publishing has enabled new kinds of publishing techniques for a more targeted approach. . With an increasing number of users turning to online published material, publisher analytics plays an important role in the publication process.
11 Uscreen Examples: VOD Websites & Apps to Inspire You
Sell Courses Online
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Uscreen is undoubtedly one of the best video membership site platforms. It offers various features, including catalog creation, video monetization, live … 11 Uscreen Examples: VOD Websites & Apps to Inspire You Read More ?.
Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools
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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
235: Inviting Student Culture into our Classrooms with Social Media
The Thinking Stick
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Check out Play On Podcast to hear Shakespeare like never before! Guest: Ana Maria Torres. The Puerto Rican Miss Frizzle. Your favorite pop culture concierge. Design and BTEC Creative Media teacher at ISZL. [link]. Check out this episode of Shifting Our Schools.
How to Write a Course Description That Sells: Tips & Examples
Sell Courses Online
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
You are finally ready to upload your course, and it asks you to write a course description. You thought you … How to Write a Course Description That Sells: Tips & Examples Read More ?.
How to Teach With Social Media
techlearning
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Teaching with social media can foster connection and build engagement when done correctly, research shows.
How Game-Based Learning Develops Real-World Skills
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Remember that heavy feeling you sometimes got as a kid heading into yet another school day? You likely asked yourself on more than one occasion, "When am I ever going to use any of this in real life?” Middle school Guidance Counselor Rachelle Vallon remembers the feeling, too. But she doesn't want that to be how kids experience school going forward.
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.
Book Spotlight: Reinventing Project-Based Learning
Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
I mentioned back in the summer that I had purchased Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age by Suzie Boss and Jane Krauss (ISTE, 2018, 3rd Edition), a book I recently finished reading. The edtech angle implied in the title definitely was my initial hook for buying it (and it is useful providing tools and strategy in this area throughout), but I was quickly thankful for a much bigger picture on PBL; Reinventing Project-Based Learning helps me
DOGO News- A Good Social Studies Website for Kids and Students
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
DOGO News is a good news website for students. It offers kids friendly news stories covering current events in the world. Each article in DOGO News comes with a number of interesting features to help kids and students develop their reading comprehension, vocabulary, listening, and critical thinking skills. There is a read aloud feature to get articles read out loud for kids.
Why is KITABOO the One-Stop Solution for K-12 Learning?
Kitaboo on EdTech
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
While physical classrooms are still the most preferred way of teaching K-12 students, the global pandemic has normalized online learning in schools in the last two years. . Educational institutions across the globe have understood how convenient and cheap teaching online can be. In fact, with the use of the right learning solutions for online teaching, the majority of institutions have found online teaching way more effective for students for various reasons. .
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