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How Statewide Efforts Drive Math Achievement

techlearning

South Carolina educators talk about how state resources and technology have helped their math instruction.

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How Cloud Software Widens Student Access to Learning

EdTech Magazine

As more school districts implemented one-to-one programs over the past few years, they were faced with a challenge. They needed a way to give students access to applications that could scale rapidly, be accessed from anywhere and seamlessly integrate with one another. The solution? Software as a Service. Cloud-hosted software has essentially become a default for educational applications, with districts largely opting for cloud-based versions of learning management systems, productivity tools, co

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What You Might Have Missed in May–What’s up in June

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the most-read posts for the month of May: School and Job Tips for Young Adults The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education Tech Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog Tech Tips to End the School Year Summer Reading Online How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer 5 Surprising Ways Homeschoolers Use Canva for Learning and Fun 33 Online Research Resources 7–no 10–OK, 13 Skills I Teach With Blogging Here’s a preview of what’s comin

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Supporting AI Literacy for Educators: New and Emerging Resources

Digital Promise

The post Supporting AI Literacy for Educators: New and Emerging Resources appeared first on Digital Promise.

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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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Service Learning: a Valuable Opportunity for Your Learners

EdNews Daily

By Zach Vander Veen On March 14th, the neighborhood school district took a freshman math class down to the local food pantry to serve pies. It was Pi Day. Students were learning about pi and the many applications it has in the real world. Beyond core academics, their school district emphasized service learning and community service as part of their mission and vision.

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Why Schools Should Teach Philosophy, Even to Little Kids

Edsurge

Little kids make better philosophers than most adults. That’s the surprising argument made by Scott Hershovitz, a professor of philosophy and law at the University of Michigan. And he worries that too often, teachers and other adults brush off or ignore kids when they ask things like, “Are we all just a figment of someone else’s dream?” “Kids are new to the world, and they're constantly puzzled by it,” says Hershovitz.

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Implementing Blended Learning: A Success Story at Hall Success Academy

Education Elements

As school leaders, we know how difficult it can be to change the culture and reputation of a school. It takes dedication, hard work, and a team of educators who are committed to making a difference. These ingredients were in place to achieve transformational success at Hall Success Academy (HSA) in Aldine ISD. We can all learn important lessons about how to implement successful shifts by learning about the story of the HSA campus redesign team, including teachers, school principal, assistant pri

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TEACHER VOICE: Calculus is a roadblock for too many students; let’s teach statistics instead

The Hechinger Report

When I took calculus in high school, I didn’t understand a single concept. By the grace of an extremely generous teacher, I marginally passed the class. In college, I got through three levels of calculus, but I didn’t understand anything. During my second attempt at learning Calculus III, I listened as the professor described missile trajectories and satellite positioning, and I asked myself: “I’m a bio major, when am I going to launch a missile!?

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3 ways to leverage tech for better student mental health

eSchool News

Key points: Students are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis Technology can be a powerful ally in positive mental health Researchers have long speculated that the increasing use of technology and social media among teenagers contributes to worsening mental health outcomes. Now, it can be an important tool to help schools address an unprecedented mental health crisis.

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Why This Future Teacher Has Always Viewed School as a Home

Edsurge

School has always been a source of comfort for Pricila Cano Padron — so much so, in fact, that she describes it as a “second home.” She’s not kidding. Growing up, the Texas native would voluntarily sign up for summer school and extra credit classes, just to spend more time in that environment. “I always did something to be in a school because I just felt like myself there,” she explains.

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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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Global Impact STEM Academy Senior Receives Inaugural Waklatsi Service Scholarship

eSchool News

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Cooper Johnson, a graduate of the Global Impact STEM Academy class of 2023, has been awarded the first-ever Waklatsi Service Scholarship. The $500 scholarship recognizes Johson’s exceptional commitment to service and his dedication to making a positive impact in the community, and was established this year by Global Impact alumnus and current Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy, Kordell Waklatsi.

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Using Rapid-Cycle Evaluation to Stop the Edtech Bloat

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Post-pandemic, districts are looking to eliminate the edtech bloat and determine which products they should keep and which ones to scale back. Of course, educators and administrators could look at past success stories, research data, etc. But what about how the programs are impacting current students? During the edLeader Panel, “ Stop the Edtech Guesswork: Make Evidence-Based, Not Anecdote-Based, Decisions ,” district leaders advocated for ra

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COSN’s 2023 STATE OF ED TECH LEADERSHIP SURVEY

American Consortium for Equity in Education

COSN’s 2023 STATE OF ED TECH LEADERSHIP SURVEY:COSN experts in School Technology report on the findings and how it affects you The post COSN’s 2023 STATE OF ED TECH LEADERSHIP SURVEY appeared first on Equity in Education.

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How to Help Teachers Use Improvement Science to Get Better in the Classroom

Edthena

Educators are continually striving to improve their teaching practices. Working towards classroom goals is more effective with a structured process – we have the science to back it up. Improvement science is an approach to educator growth rooted in data, inquiry, and iteration that teachers can use when developing teaching practices. Instead of teachers simply trying to strengthen teaching practice without a plan or process, improvement science provides a clear framework for getting better.

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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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An Adventure Awaits: BookWidgets for Teachers

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Alice Keeler and Sheryl Place from BookWidgets have a fun chat. Sheryl shares some of her favorite BookWidgets features. The post An Adventure Awaits: BookWidgets for Teachers appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Back office business: 5 big K-12 edtech deals this week

eSchool News

Key points: Smarter systems can help protect students AI technologies continue to proliferate Online learning platforms now support millions of students ZeroEyes , creators of their AI-based gun detection video analytics platform announced a strategic partnership with AEGIX , a Utah-based provider of industry-leading resources, technology, equipment and training for first responders.

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Inclusive Learning Starts With Giving Every Student a Voice, featured in ISTE | @ISTEofficial #ISTEsla

techieMusings

Continue reading on ISTE’s website If you’re interested in this topic and want to join me for a webinar, I’m part of the speaker lineup for ISTE U’s Summer Learning Academy 2023. My interactive webinar will take place on August 29. The summer learning academy takes place from 6/5 – 9/1 and allows you to design your own learning pathway with courses, webinars, networking opportunities & more.

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Safeguarding K-12 school networks with proactive cybersecurity approaches

eSchool News

Key points: School districts need bigger cybersecurity budgets and support mechanisms Cybersecurity threats are not going away, and knowledge is a large factor in protecting networks Now more than ever, safeguarding students and staff from targeted cyberattacks is critical to the health of our U.S. education system. Local K-12 schools are a top target for cybercrime.

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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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New Webinar: "Dealing with Patrons with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Behavioral and Medical Events"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Dealing with Patrons with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Behavioral and Medical Events A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : It’s no secret that mental health issues, alone or mixed with substance abuse, can affect patron behaviors in the library. The questions for leaders and staff: Once we recognize these behaviors, what do we do about them?

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Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students

American Consortium for Equity in Education

New Gale In Context Offering Fosters Students’ Connection with Literature, Enabling Better Context and Deeper Understanding of Literary Works Gale, part of Cengage Group, has added a new resource to its award winning Gale In Context family of products. The Keep Reading Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students The post Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better L