February, 2023

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A Framework for Learning Through the Purposeful Use of Technology

A Principal's Reflections

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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Tech Alone Isn’t Enough to Secure K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

The education sector has a cybersecurity problem on its hands. Adversaries have ramped up attacks on K–12 schools and universities, using ransomware and double-extortion campaigns to target institutions with vast stores of data but limited means to protect their critical digital assets.

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15 AI tools for the classroom

Ditch That Textbook

Artificial intelligence is growing by leaps and bounds. It's no longer science fiction anymore! Lots of AI tools can serve as our own personal assistants -- answering questions, helping us write text, create images, speak more effectively, and more. Time has always been a barrier in the classroom.

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Building Better Rubrics: Empowering Learners Through Effective Rubric Design

Catlin Tucker

Why should teachers use rubrics to assess student work? Rubrics are valuable assessment tools that provide clear and transparent expectations about what constitutes quality work.

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LIVE DEMO: Using PowerPoint to Create Compelling Presentations for Virtual Training

Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

In this webinar you will get a live demo on how to create unique, dynamic, and engaging powerpoints.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities.

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Crowdsourcing Your K-12 Innovations: Three Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Digital Promise

This 3-part blog series, featuring guest authors from Michigan Virtual , describes the formation of the Learning Continuity Workgroup and how it has supported their edtech procurement and decision-making processes.

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What Is Third-Party Risk, and What Do Schools Need to Know?

EdTech Magazine

Between the federal government’s push for cybersecurity in K–12 schools and ongoing high-profile cyberattacks against districts, the spotlight is on protecting student data. In response, IT teams are employing more measures to keep student data safe.

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15 Google Forms templates you can use in class tomorrow

Ditch That Textbook

If you have been reading the Ditch That Textbook blog for awhile now you know that we love to use familiar tools in new and exciting ways. Google Forms is no exception.

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Six Ways Instructional Leaders Can Support Curriculum Implementation

Education Elements

As we start the calendar year, many of us have the desire to set ambitious goals to change how we work to make it more fulfilling and sustainable.

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What Matters Is What Learners Do

Catlin Tucker

What makes an educator – or a class, or a lesson – great? I’ve been fortunate, throughout my life, to observe many amazing educators in action. First, I had great teachers when I was in school.

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How to Apply the Concepts of Neuroscience to Create a Thriving Learning Culture

Speaker: Margie Meacham, Founder and Chief Freedom Officer at LearningToGo

In this webinar, Margie Meacham, CEO of Learningtogo and a neuroscience expert, will show you how to create a training program that promotes psychological safety and uses neuroscience to create a workplace culture where people flourish, connect, and perform at their best.

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SEE Something, Say Something: Speak Up and Join the Conversation

Digital Promise

Time is running out so think fast! Have you heard that expression before? If you have, what does that mean to you? To me, it means to act fast, to get involved, and to be present. History and the now are impacting students like me so much.

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57+ Kindergarten Websites That Tie into Classroom Lessons

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here’s the list of Kindergarten websites I use most often during the school year.

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6 Creative Ways to Spend K–12 ESSER Funds Before They Expire

EdTech Magazine

Three stimulus bills passed by Congress in 2020 and 2021 provided nearly $190.5 billion to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund.

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How Will the Use of AI in Education Impact the Roles of Teachers?

EdNews Daily

By Aaron Rafferty Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a more prominent component of several global industries, including education. But in some industries, it has reached a point where workers are now concerned about whether or not their jobs are safe.

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The Guide to Accessible Learning for Associations

Speaker: Dan Streeter, Vice President of Learning Strategy & Development at Blue Sky eLearn

In this 45-minute webinar, we’ll share real-world accessibility solutions and hidden tools in the applications you use every day such as Zoom, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), Articulate Storyline 360, and Articulate Rise 360. This webinar will help you evaluate the accessibility of your current learning efforts and learn about the tools needed to ensure your eLearning is in alignment with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (proposed WCAG 2.2).

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How to Lead with Little to No "Experience"

A Principal's Reflections

I vividly remember how frustrating it was to interview for various school administrator positions only to be told that I didn’t have enough practical experience related to the position(s). Well duh, of course I didn’t, as I was an aspiring leader who was just venturing into this space.

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Teaching Writing in Harmony with Advancing AI Technology

Catlin Tucker

In a previous blog post and corresponding podcast , I said, “if teachers design student-centered learning experiences that allow students to write with support in class, ChatGPT won’t be nearly as disruptive as some articles claim.”

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Innovative Micro-credentialing Initiatives Across The Nation: Three District Case Studies to Consider

Digital Promise

The post Innovative Micro-credentialing Initiatives Across The Nation: Three District Case Studies to Consider appeared first on Digital Promise

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You Know You’re a Techy Teacher When…

Ask a Tech Teacher

I have to reblog this wonderful post by my efriend, Lisa. How many of these fit you? Can you add to this list? You Know You’re a Techy Teacher When… You can’t remember the last time you printed a classroom document.

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Increasing Equity and Access: A Canvas Case Study of Virtual Arkansas K-12

Virtual Arkansas, a fully online school, had a mission to provide high-quality courses in rural and urban areas throughout the state. How would they simplify content creation while enhancing learning? Discover 3 key insights to transform your classrooms.

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What Do Today’s K–12 Schools Look Like After Help from ESSER?

EdTech Magazine

The COVID-19 pandemic presented the United States with a public education emergency. As districts scrambled to offer effective remote instruction, the federal government directed nearly $200 billion to K–12 schools, allowing them to invest in programming, personnel and IT infrastructure.

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Growing authors: 15 ways to use Book Creator to publish student writing

Ditch That Textbook

How can we help students do deep, meaningful learning? For one, let's help them think and work like authors. Learn 10 ways to help students publish their work -- and how Book Creator can help.Post sponsored by Book Creator Some students in your classroom probably dream of being an author.

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Creating a Sustainable City (#SDG 11): The Beginnings of a Collaboration

User Generated Education

During Spring, 2022, a student in my gifted education program suggested that they build a paper city. I loved the idea, suggested that they make a sustainable city, and gave them some additional resources to do so.

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Breaking the Fear Barrier: Overcoming Challenges When Implementing New Instructional Models and Strategies

Catlin Tucker

Taking risks is never easy, especially when it comes to something as fundamental as teaching. It takes courage to try a new instructional model, strategy, or technology tool, especially when it means relinquishing control and empowering students to take charge of their learning.

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Keeping Students Safe and Productive on Devices

Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf

In our webinar, we’ll explore the full range of Jamf education products to protect students, including quick and easy tools for IT admins, powerful apps for teachers to ensure student safety anywhere, and parental engagement tools.

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How We’re Supporting Teachers to Engage in World History Discussions

Digital Promise

The post How We’re Supporting Teachers to Engage in World History Discussions appeared first on Digital Promise. Uncategorized Powerful Learning Research

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Teach Vocabulary with the Frayer Model

Ask a Tech Teacher

In a perfect world, vocabulary is learned in context: The phrases and sentences around the unknown word define the meaning. If that isn’t sufficient, students use affixes — prefixes, suffixes, and roots — to decode meaning.

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TCEA 2023: Former Dallas Superintendent Shares Lessons in Ed Tech Innovation

EdTech Magazine

Michael Hinojosa, former superintendent of the 16th largest school district in the nation, told a room full of educators at TCEA 2023 that Dallas is a tale of two cities: one of immense wealth and one of great poverty. Hinojosa has intimate knowledge of Dallas’s poverty.

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5 Benefits of an LED Video Wall for Schools

ViewSonic Education

From enhancing learning environments to providing a premium feel at a dean’s boa rdroom , t he benefits of an LED video wall for school s are numerous.

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Unlock the Power of Formative Assessment

Learn how a thoughtful formative assessment approach can help teachers understand where students are in their learning, inform instruction, and in turn, positively impact student learning outcomes. Get the guide today!

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#EDvice: Timeliness of Feedback is Vital

A Principal's Reflections

Assisting others to be their best is something that we all can do through feedback. Sometimes it is as simple as making an effort to point out commendations that serve as validation and pieces of advice to improve performance. However, sometimes our delivery and words mean otherwise.

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Guest post: Top Reasons to Pursue a Chemical Engineering Degree

EdTech4Beginners

Knowing what you want to do for the rest of your life can be challenging. Some career paths have limited opportunities, while others aren’t fulfilling. While you likely have plenty of time to discover your passions, there can be value in considering chemical engineering when you start thinking about tertiary education.

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Student-Led Innovation To Promote Better Mental Health for Teens and Teachers

Digital Promise

The post Student-Led Innovation To Promote Better Mental Health for Teens and Teachers appeared first on Digital Promise

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8 President’s Day Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

Presidents’ Day is an American federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February–this year, February 20, 2023. It was originally established to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States, and expanded to also celebrate the birthdays and legacies of other U.S.

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The Best Ways to Use Managed Apple IDs at Your School

Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf

In our webinar, How to Best Use Managed Apple IDs at Your School, hear the real-world experience of Steven Palomo, IT Director at Beverly Public Schools, regarding how he successfully managed his entire tech stack.