EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

By Rick Vanover As digital learning possibilities expand, school districts have become major ransomware targets. Throughout 2021, 162 school districts were the target of a cyber incident, and for the first time ever, ransomware was the most frequently reported attack. Bad actors target K-12 schools knowing they receive limited cybersecurity funding yet maintain large repositories of personal identity data on their students and staff including medical records and social security numbers.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It’s always gratifying to see your resources being used by educators. I’ve worked with the Bismarck Public Schools multiple times on leadership, vision, and instructional design for deeper learning (and we featured Legacy High School in Leadership for Deeper Learning ). They’ve got an amazing group of educators there and I always love to see what they’re up to… Thanks for sharing, Tanna !

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

By Jamie Bricker and Jack Barclay At this point of the school year, initial plans have been partially, if not fully, implemented. Mere implementation, however, most definitely does not ensure desired impact. It is now incumbent upon administrators to monitor actively the key school initiatives; recognize successes and concerns; and, revise plans accordingly.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The child and teen mental health crisis is still an issue in the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. While there is some indication that numbers might be stabilizing, remaining the same still means children’s and teens’ mental health are in a crisis. In fact, it is still a major concern that could have a lasting impact on the future of this generation of individuals as they grow and develop.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

By Ross Romano What does it look like for each of us — independent of our role or stature within the education ecosystem — to meaningfully contribute to gains in educational equity? Recently, I’ve been working with the authors of Teaching for Racial Equity: Becoming Interrupters, published by Stenhouse, to generate new and necessary conversations with educators about their critical work.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The benefits of early STEM education come from fostering young children’s natural curiosity and love for exploration.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

When I conduct training for school employees, I like to start my presentations speaking in a “normal” voice. About halfway in, I turn on the instructional audio solution that is set up in the room. I love the “wow factor” as teachers hear firsthand what a difference instructional audio makes. This reveal proves the technology’s effectiveness as they all understand how a similar setup could help in their classrooms.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

A PREVIEW OF THE NAGC CONFERENCE All about Gifted Education , the association’s annual conference is coming up, starting Nov 17. Dr. Shelagh Gallagher and Dr. VirginIa Burney are here with all the information you need for proper planning. This podcast. Keep Reading FOR EDUCATORS OF THE GIFTED: NAGC CONFERENCE STARTS 11/17. The post FOR EDUCATORS OF THE GIFTED: NAGC CONFERENCE STARTS 11/17 appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, / EINPresswire.com / — Edalex , the EdTech company that unleashes the power of skills data, digital assets, and personal credentials, are thrilled to be included in HolonIQ’s 2022 Australia & New Zealand EdTech 50 – for the third year in a row! The 2022 Australia & New Zealand EdTech 50 is an annual list of the most promising EdTech startups from Australia and New Zealand, selected from more than 750 candidates.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION A preview of CASE’s 2023 Winter Workshop on “Deciphering Dyslexia through a Special Education Lens, scheduled for February VISIT OUR HOME WEBSITE AT ACE-ED.ORG. The post FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION: an upcoming event appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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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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Josie Ahlquist

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If there’s one thing you should know about me: I’m a social media manager advocate. If there’s one thing I know for sure: Y’all need more than advice to go for a walk or get a massage. The Great Resignation (or whatever else you call it) has hurt Higher Ed. A July 2022 survey from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources found that 57.2% of respondents were somewhat.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. November 4-8th. Buy the K-8 curriculum ; get the 55-page Hour of Code bundle for free. Perfect if you’re doing Hour of Code in December. Email us at askatechteacher at gmail dot com with your receipt. We’ll verify and then send you the bundle.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

An increasing number of people now prefer to access and read books on digital devices such as eReaders, computers, smartphones, and tablets. This makes publishing your book digitally an excellent way to increase your overall reach to a large audience. . But before your publishing moves to eBook status, it needs to be converted into a format that is compatible with most of the electronic devices available in the market.

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Whether it’s a rainy day out or you just feel like staying home, going outdoors may not always be an option. Finding age-appropriate activities for 1 year olds that you can try with your toddler can be tricky sometimes, especially when you’re stuck (or choose to be) indoors. 16 Terrific Indoor Activities for 1-Year-Olds We’ve […]. The post 16 Indoor Learning Activities for 1 Year Olds for Endless Fun at Home first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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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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Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

#EdTechGraveyard This year the EdTech Graveyard honors the memory of 5 more tools that have passed on. Since 2019 the EdTech Graveyard has served as a memorial to EdTech tools that have checked out and a place to find some alternatives. New Additions Visit the EdTech Graveyard to pay your respects and find alternatives to. Read more The post 5 New Additions to the EdTech Graveyard appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology.

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Toddlers are energetic and curious little people. However, you can develop your child’s cognitive, social, physical, and emotional skills with the right toddler activities. Dr. Tiff Jumaily, a Pediatrician from Los Angeles, says, “Play is how children learn.” Play keeps children focused and engaged in the subject, especially toddlers. Activities keep your child busy and […].

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

By Lucy Sanders After a long day at work, unwind with a book. Alternatively, make the most of your free time on weekends and holidays. Here are some novels that we think you would like and those we’ve read and appreciated that will suit a variety of moods. 1. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Malibu: 1983 August. The anticipation is at an all-time high for Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, which is today.

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Dr. Raymond S. Moore, author of Better Late than Early (the book that launched the modern homeschooling movement in the United States), famously said: “Recipe for genius: More of family and less of school, more of parents and less of peers, more creative freedom and less formal lessons.” Homeschooling is an excellent option for families who […].

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Zoom is a great video conferencing tool for us in education. From hosting online classes to conducting webinars and organizing virtual meetups, Zoom is absolutely a reliable platform to do the job in the best way possible. Over the years, and especially since the outbreak of the pandemic Zoom has introduced a wide variety of interesting features making it one of the best free video conferencing tools out there.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

“Congratulations on your promotion, on becoming the dean! You’re in charge now!” a parent yells from his car in the midst of dismissal. My stomach is in knots as the words “in charge” echo across the parking lot. I pause, pondering the best way to respond. I force a smile in gratitude. “I am still a teacher, and grateful to be part of a strong team,” I quickly say, before getting in my car.

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