Neo LMS
DECEMBER 2, 2021
As a teacher of the 21st century, there are many factors that you need to consider when it comes to your classes. You might remember your time in school and those teachers who managed to create a welcoming environment where everyone would feel comfortable and willing to partake in discussions. Creating an inclusive environment requires some planning that can later contribute to the retention and success of your students.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2021
I’ve written a lot about the importance of teaching students to protect their online privacy. Yes, we must do what we can on the campus but the real impact will come from students taking care of themselves. District Administration has a great article on this topic. See what you think: 9 ways school leaders can protect privacy while protecting kids online.
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EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2021
CDW acquired Sirius Computer Solutions, a leading integrator of technology-based solutions that include digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud systems and managed services. The acquisition allows CDW to scale its solution and service offerings across the IT ecosystem. With this deal, CDW strengthens its cybersecurity, digital and data innovation, cloud and managed services offerings.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 2, 2021
We all have the capacity to grow and develop our resilience. Bonnie Benard, the renowned resilience researcher, once defined certain circumstances in our environment that can help boost this growth organically. In particular, Benard highlighted several protective factors, including caring relationships, meaningful participation, and high expectations.
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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.
TeacherCast
DECEMBER 2, 2021
This post was originally created and posted on the website TeacherCast Educational Network. The only place to read this as the original content is [link]. In this post, you will learn how to use Microsoft Teams as a Live Broadcasting platform for morning announcements, assemblies, Board of Education meetings, and any other type of digital meeting. Are you looking to take your school building communication to the next level?
Edsurge
DECEMBER 2, 2021
This semester has felt like living in limbo. Most campuses are back open after the emergency remote learning of last year, but things are hardly normal, with the pandemic lingering worldwide. One professor captured the mood on many campuses in a Twitter thread that went viral this week. See a version here, published with the author’s permission. As we finish out a semester that so many people–faculty, staff, students, administrators–have found unbelievably tough, I can’t help thinking that we ne
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Classroom management is an essential element of maintaining a positive and effective learning environment, but it also requires patience, awareness, and clear rules. That’s a lot to balance when.read more.
Marketplace K-12
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Backed with unprecedented federal funding to weather the pandemic, states collectively spent an estimated $483 billion on K-12 during fiscal 2021, a year-over-year increase of 12.3 percent, according to a new analysis. The post Emergency Federal Funding Jolted State Spending on K-12 During Fiscal 2021 appeared first on Market Brief.
Edthena
DECEMBER 2, 2021
With students back in classrooms, you might be tempted to toss aside all the edtech tools you relied on during distance learning. But, Monica Burns urges teachers and school leaders to reconsider. The founder of Class Tech Tips shared why and how students can still benefit from edtech tools in in-person teaching. In this PLtogether Lounge Talk with Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller, the two former teachers discussed preparing students for jobs that require digital collaboration and five ways t
eSchool News
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Covid brought with it countless challenges–but one thing it emphasized? The need for social-emotional learning (SEL) in each and every classroom. Students can’t learn unless they feel safe and secure. It is this state of well-being that greatly contributes to their academic achievement, personal growth, and health. SEL quickly skyrocketed from a “nice to have” classroom feature to something that districts prioritized and quickly moved to incorporate as classroom must-have
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.
TeacherCast
DECEMBER 2, 2021
In this post, you will learn how to use Microsoft Teams as a Live Broadcasting platform for morning announcements, assemblies, Board of Education meetings, and any other type of digital meeting. Are you looking to take your school building communication to the next level? Recently, I met with a principal who asked me to share the best way to help their school get into live streaming morning announcements.
Jamf on EdTech
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Learn why cybersecurity in schools is crucial for student success, and how to strengthen your defenses against the threat of lost learning time and data breaches.
MiddleWeb
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Rebecca Crockett values the work Geraldine Woods has done in creating Sentence. A Period-to-Period Guide to Building Better Readers and Writers and the expertise she shares with teachers less experienced with this method of teaching. Destined to be an oft-referenced book! The post Sentences to Get Kids Reading and Writing first appeared on MiddleWeb.
techlearning
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Gimkit is a live-learning game show that works for groups as well as independent study.
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.
N2Y
DECEMBER 2, 2021
We’re excited to attend CEC 2022 in Orlando, FL! This show marks 100 years of special education professionals sharing knowledge that ultimately benefits their& students. We can’t wait to show you how our new collaborative solution Polaris will improve the IEP experience from start to finish for educators and students! Visit booth #631 from January 16–18 to find out more, or join us at the CEC Technology Playground on January 17 from 8 am–noon for a hands‑on demonstration.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Silver Spring, Md. (Monday, December 2, 2021) — Discovery Education and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) have launched Engineering Dreams , an educational initiative designed to engage K-12 students nationwide in the biggest challenges of today while helping them unlock future success through engineering. Engineering Dreams offers educators and students a variety of interactive, standards-aligned learning resources to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers, risk take
N2Y
DECEMBER 2, 2021
We’ve added an Adaptive/Functional Area of Focus to Polaris, including a new profile, assessments, and aligned goals and resources to provide a comprehensive view of a student’s adaptive functional& skills.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 2, 2021
BOSTON (Dec. 1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning for educators in prekindergarten through third grade to individuals entering the early education field. Offered by Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, the LETRS professional learning experience provides the research, depth of knowledge, and abilities for teaching literacy skills to a wide range of stu
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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
Hansen's Link to Tech
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Cybersecurity is a hot term used across a variety of fields, so much the term is understood with the general public. We can go down the rabbit hole on so many topics such as securing your organization, accounts management, social engineering, etc. The purpose of this post is to focus specifically on 1 simple step… securing your account(s) with 2 step verification.
Think Exam
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Transition in examination has taken place right after the covid-19 pandemic. The online examination ecosystem has emerged as a solution for both teachers and students. Students have opportunities to demonstrate their exceptional creativity and ace examination. Though, the remotely proctored exam is playing a significant role in maintaining the authenticity of the exam.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 2, 2021
This fall, I heard a question I had never before encountered in my job helping women from low-income backgrounds complete a college degree: “Is this work still needed?”. The question came up in response to alarming reports about men’s plummeting college enrollment rates during the pandemic, including a viral Wall Street Journal a rticle with a stark statistic: 19 percent more women than men were enrolled in college at the end of the academic year 2020-21.
edWeb.net
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Blog post by Robert Low based on this edLeader Panel. As school districts continue to amass large amounts of data about students, teachers, and educational resources each year, using the data in ways that lead to effective decisions and inform stakeholders has become increasingly important. Strategies for analyzing and utilizing district data were discussed in a recent edLeader Panel , sponsored by CatchOn, An ENA Affiliate , which featured Dr.
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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