A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Education has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and one of the most significant developments is the concept of "anywhere learning." This innovative approach to personalized education leverages technology to give students the flexibility and freedom to learn at their own pace, in their own space. Anywhere learning is proving to be a game-changer, benefiting students in a multitude of ways, primarily because it is entirely learner-centric.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When Erin Ford joined Virginia’s Chesterfield County Public Schools as director of technology services, she became concerned about the way the district monitored its technology assets. “We were tracking Chromebooks in a vendor-supported asset management system,” she says. “We also inventoried adult-user laptops in an older, on-premises system. Most other inventory, such as interactive whiteboards, document cameras, projectors and printers, was categorized in spreadsheets across several departmen

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Piaget's stages of cognitive development include the sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stage. The post Piaget Learning Theory: Stages Of Cognitive Development appeared first on TeachThought.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

After Carl Wieman won the Nobel Prize for physics in 2001 for, as he puts it, “shining lasers on atoms” in a new way that gave experimental proof to a theory by Albert Einstein, Wieman decided to shift his research focus. He devoted the bulk of his time and energy to studying how to improve teaching. “I just could make a bigger difference in education,” he says.

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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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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The post Supporting Students In Being the Protagonists of Their Own Learning appeared first on Digital Promise.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The flood of devices and other technologies into K–12 schools has brought with it heightened attention from the federal government, specifically as it pertains to security. From the Biden administration’s K–12 Cybersecurity Act in 2021 and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s subsequent review of threats against schools to the recent Cybersecurity Summit held at the White House, legislation has ramped up around school cyber safety.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Summer jobs for many high schoolers (myself included) was a right of passage, where we stuck our toe into the adult work-a-day world for a brief period before returning to school for more education. Arguably, our summer experience helped us decide to continue our learning into college, apply for trade school, join the military, or something else. If you’re helping students select a summer job for next year and they want one that works better than this year’s choice, check out these i

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The start of the school year is an exciting time for the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools community, as schools are rolling out devices to students. For the 31 Cohort 10 schools that are just beginning their Verizon Innovative Learning journey, rollout is the beginning of new learning opportunities. The event marks a major milestone and is the culmination of months of hard work that began in the spring when teachers received their devices and began planning.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

How can schools ensure their K–12 students come to class with their devices ready for learning? We talked to two experts who shared their methods for keeping student devices safe and charged. 1. Use Multiple Channels to Share Reminders with Parents and Students Schools should communicate regularly with parents and students about charging devices and remembering to bring them to school.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As a follow-up to our “Transform Your Meetings” series , we delve deeper into technology that improves meeting inclusivity. In this article, you’ll learn how several technical features of the ViewBoard IFP105S can help every employee feel empowered to make an active contribution. Today’s organizations are laser-focused on building diversity and inclusivity —but what does that look like for everyday teams?

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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

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The word “meritocracy” has reached new heights, becoming ubiquitous in everyday conversation and in debates about identity politics. The concept is seemingly simple: Strong ability yields well-earned roles in the workforce. And yet, in the tech sector where I work, I bear witness to a world of gender and racial homogeneity that fails to represent the gender and racial heterogeneity of the United States.

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Hapara

OCTOBER 19, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning platform is designed to make teaching easier by allowing educators to manage and individualize lessons and evaluate students. As for any tool, technology or otherwise, its usefulness pivots on the skill of whoever operates it. To get the maximum out of any digital learning platform your school uses, your operators need to be well-trained and skilled.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

At Eden Prairie Schools in Minnesota, an IT staff of about two dozen share cybersecurity duties, but the buck ultimately stops with Alex Townsend, the district’s technology director. “We’ve seen school districts in our area go through some pretty big public events,” Townsend says. “I think about the data that we hold — Social Security numbers, bank accounts, credit card information.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In our recent article Best Practices for More Inclusive Meetings , explored why it’s important to foster inclusivity in your meetings and how technology plays a role. In this article, you’ll learn how to leverage tools like the ViewBoard IFP105S to achieve greater inclusivity, collaboration and overall productivity. Most companies know that diversity makes for a stronger workforce, but diversity isn’t the same as inclusivity.

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Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Amy Ballard, Ph.D., a math teacher and instructional coach at Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina, has more than two decades of experience and spends a lot of time thinking about edtech. Yet Ballard’s main focus is not the tools themselves, but rather, how to support teachers leveraging edtech to help improve student learning.

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Ditch That Textbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This post is sponsored by AdobeIf you haven’t seen the all new Adobe Express then you’re in for a big surprise. With thousands (yes, thousands) of templates, Adobe Stock and Fonts integration, along with Generative AI and easy to use video creation tools, Adobe Express is a must-have tool for teachers and students. What is Adobe […] The post 5 reasons why Adobe Express is a must-have tool for your classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Hapara

OCTOBER 19, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: The internet’s central role in K-12 classrooms gives students access to a wealth of resources for research and discovery. Yet it opens a Pandora’s box of potential distractions, some mere time-wasters while others pose real danger. The widespread use of web filters underscores the importance of student safety and well-being while learning online.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Key points: When students feel supported, they’re more likely to share their struggles Mental health services partnerships can help schools better support students and staff See related article: How to build relationships with students Get the latest news on student and staff well-being by visiting eSN’s SEL & Well-Being page Belonging is a fundamental human need.

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Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions

The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

If colleges and universities want to close the graduation gap for their Latino students, their target goal is clear: help another 6.2 million Latinos earn a degree by 2030. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. That’s according to the think tank Excelencia in Education, which focuses on research and policy on Latino achievement in higher education.

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MiddleWeb

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Prior to 9/11, Barbara Blackburn’s first choice when crisis and tragedy impacted the classroom was to allow an open discussion. After an inappropriate statement by a student shut down communication, she began to develop more tractable writing strategies, which she shares here. The post Handling Tragedy and Crisis in the Classroom first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Teaching a lesson with the lesson builder in Desmos Classroom? It can be helpful to have student responses and sketches from one screen appear on another screen. Here is how to make a Desmos Classroom Sketch and Show. The post Have Students Sketch & Show Sketch in Desmos Classroom appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Key points: Student engagement is key to an authentic learning experience It also allows students to develop the right attitude to approach learning See related article: 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture When you think of education, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For some, it might be a pile of homework or a stack of books that need reading.

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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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Personalized learning is an educational approach that tailors the learning experience to the specific needs and preferences of each student. It recognizes and strives to accommodate differences in students' backgrounds, learning styles and abilities. As a result, each student deserves an education that is tailored to their individual needs and characteristics.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The conference is coming up December 1-3 in Nashville. Today NCSS President Wesley Hedgepeth and Executive Director of NCSS Larry Paska are my guests… In this day and age ,IMHO, Social Studies is more important than ever. I have a Keep Reading SOCIAL STUDIES MATTERS…A PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMING NCSS CONFERENCE The post SOCIAL STUDIES MATTERS…A PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMING NCSS CONFERENCE appeared first on Equity in Education.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 15, 2023

College decisions used to depend mostly on an institution’s academic reputation and its social life. Today, many other factors influence a prospective student’s thinking. We’ve gathered those into this interactive College Welcome Guide, to help you assess how receptive colleges are to students from a variety of backgrounds, and to map state laws that affect college students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Key points: SEL is critical for students, and it should be a key part of before- and after-school programs SEL should be embedded throughout every program, starting with students’ arrival See related article: It’s critical to promote mental health supports at the start of the school year Incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) throughout the school day has risen in popularity over the last few years, especially to counteract the increasing rates of anxiety and depression in students si

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Stuart Blythe teaches writing courses at Michigan State University that are officially listed as in-person only. But he makes it clear to students that they are welcome to join any class session remotely via Zoom if they can’t make it in on any given day. It’s a practice he started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many students were in quarantine and needed ways to continue learning remotely.

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MiddleWeb

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Any teacher has vivid memories of their first classroom – some recalled with pride and others with regret. Advice from a caring “work mom” can make all the difference. Veteran mentor Amber Chandler shares how she helps novices through the year with frankness and encouragement. The post New Teacher Mentoring: Ready for a Work Mom? first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A micro-goal of the 'Inside-Out' School is a new kind of 'intelligence' where the macro-effect is healthier communities and citizenship. The post The Inside-Out School: A 21st Century Learning Model appeared first on TeachThought.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Key points: K-12 cybersecurity is of paramount importance in digital classrooms A secure by design approach can help reduce cybersecurity risks See related article: Reading, writing, and cybersecurity: Practicing good cyber hygiene In early September, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a voluntary pledge for K-12 education technology software manufacturers to commit to designing products with a greater focus on security.

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Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon

Have you ever caught an employee sleeping during training? Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right? Wrong! Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget. By utilizing newer components that enable interactive sequences, navigable content to respond to your audience, and pop quizzes for informal knowledge checks

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