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5 Edtech and Other School Trends to Watch in 2025

techlearning

The future is unwritten, but these aspects of education are almost certain to see change in 2025.

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How To Help Kids Use Devices Responsibly

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast , I sit down with Jordan Shapiro, author of The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World. We tackle one of the most pressing challenges for parents and teachers today: how to help kids develop healthy relationships with their devices.

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4 Essentials for Every Teacher: How to Design Lessons, Engage Kids and Manage Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As a teacher, we must build our classrooms from the ground up. Today, veteran teacher and teacher coach and author of Always a Lesson: Teaching Essentials for Classroom and Career Success , Gretchen Bridgers, shares the four ways we build our classroom. From designing lessons that engage students powerfully to classroom management and student engagement, learn the fundamentals in this quick listen.

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Subscriber Special: 25 Digital Tools for Your Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. January 8th-11th the 53-page PDF, “25 Digital Tools for the Classroom” for free! “25 Digital Tools for the Classroom” is a thorough discussion on which are the most useful tools in a K-8 classroom. This includes popular digital tools such as blogs, backchannel devices, vocabulary decoding tools, avatars, digital portfolios, digital notetaking, as well as others you may n

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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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One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn’t gone well

The Hechinger Report

This story about eighth grade algebra was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. BRAHAM, Minn. It was fourth-period Basic Algebra 8 class on a gray October morning at Braham Area High School. Teacher Rick Riccio had assigned an exercise on converting large integers to scientific notation, but fifteen minutes in, some students had lost focus.

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Skibidi anarchy: Post-pandemic classroom technology

eSchool News

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 11th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on post-pandemic classroom technology. Key points: Digital learning tools must engage students in modern ways How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation For more on digital classrooms, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Todays kids are built differently.

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Educating the AI Generation

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Generation Alpha: Digital natives, visual learners, short attention spans, struggles with face-to-face skills. These are just a few characteristics of the current generation of students that educators must consider as they develop their lessons. But now that AI has become ubiquitous in both home and work environments, administrators need to think about how their schools will integrate AI into their classrooms so that students are prepared for jobs of the

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New Extension: Hide Trending Search Suggestions

ignitionEDU

I have created a number of Chrome extensions to meet specific needs of my district. This one just published came from a question on the CDW Education Collaborative (paid membership required for the collab). This extension hides the trending searches suggestions on the search box on google.com. Sometimes the “Trending searches” suggestions on Google Search are not necessarily school-appropriate.

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FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions

eSchool News

Key points: Explore the infinite realms of edtech at FETC 2025 How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking 3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning For more news on FETC, visit eSN’s LIVE@FETC 2025 hub At the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), forward-thinking educators and edtech leaders gather to brainstorm strategies and promote innovations that transform and teaching and learning in their classrooms, schools, and dis

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My Productivity Workflow 2025: Task Management + Apple Shortcuts + Gmail Chrome Extension with NotePlan

techieMusings

My annual productivity workflow video is live! NotePlan remains my all-in-one app. It’s the most customizable and secure productivity tool out there, IMO. Think of it as a collection of text files you own, wrapped in a beautifully functional system of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly notes, along with project notes, a fully integrated calendar, to-dos, time blocks, and so much more.

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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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AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for EdTech Coaches

Shake Up Learning

The post AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for EdTech Coaches appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Customized AI Prompts for EdTech Coaches and Tech Leaders (2 Pages – 42 Prompts) Transform how you work with this curated collection of42 powerful AI prompts, designed exclusively for EdTech Coaches and Tech Leaders in K12 education. These prompts are your secret weapon tosave time, simplify tasks, and supercharge your support for teachers and students.

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15 Fun Phonics Activities for Kids

SplashLearn

Hands-on phonics activities are essential for helping kids learn to read by focusing on the sounds that letters and letter groups make. These activities build a strong foundation by teaching skills like letter-sound relationships, blending sounds to form words, segmenting words into individual sounds, and recognizing common spelling patterns. Here are 15 fun phonics activities […] The post 15 Fun Phonics Activities for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Break out the VR and the 3D printers for real-world relevance

eSchool News

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 12th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on using engaging technologies for real-world connections. Key points: Interactive technologies can engage students in real-world problems Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum For more on makerspaces, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest

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Edtech Show & Tell: January 2025

techlearning

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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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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Is taking play seriously the secret to stellar leadership?

The Thinking Stick

In this conversation, Tricia and Joel Birch explore the transformative power of Lego Serious Play as a facilitation method. Joel shares his background in music and comedy, discussing how these experiences inform his approach to facilitating workshops. They get into the importance of play in communication, the dynamics of team interactions, and the unique benefits of virtual facilitation.

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2024: A Year of Exploring Joy, Idealism, Community, and Purpose

Philly Teacher

The author reflects on the past year while contemplating four foundational questions regarding education, joy, humanity, and community. Transitioning to the role of Executive Director at Walkabout Education has emphasized the significance of authentic learning experiences. Looking ahead to 2025, they aim to foster meaningful connections and rethink educational spaces to support student development.

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U.S. 8th grade scores decline on critical computer and information literacy skills

eSchool News

Key points: Digital literacy is a key skill–but it remains a challenge for U.S. students Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI 5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub U.S. eighth-graders scored at the international average for computer and information literacy but below the international average for computational thinking, according to the results of an international study focusing on how prepared

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Online Proctoring Exam: What They Are and How Think Proctor Makes Them Seamless

Think Exam

In the fast-moving digital world, the revolution of online proctoring exam has brought integrity with convenience to institutions and examinees. Digital disruption in education, recruitment, and certification processes demands understanding what role proctoring solutions are playing. Now we dive into what an online proctoring exam essentially is and how Think Proctor makes this seamless.

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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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110 Low Prep Activities To Do After Winter Break

Twinkl International Publishing

Use these 110 fun, low-prep activities to re-engage your middle school students after winter break! Perfect for keeping learning light and exciting!

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Cybersecurity 101: Essential Tips for Students & Teachers

TeachThought - Learn better.

Dedication to cybersecurity today will lead to a safer, more confident digital learning environment Source

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Mathleaks Launches MathVizy in the U.S.: Transforming Math Education with AI

eSchool News

Minneapolis, MN Mathleaks, a leader in educational innovation, is thrilled to announce the U.S. launch of MathVizy , a groundbreaking AI transforming how math is taught and learned. MathVizy is the first math-specific AI to combine step-by-step problem-solving with interactive visualizations, making math education accessible, engaging, and intuitive for students, teachers, and parents nationwide.

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Best Advanced AI Surveillance During Online Exams in 2024

Think Exam

An Overview: From classrooms to boardrooms, the faster shift to online assessments has transformed academics. But, ensuring fairness and integrity in a virtual environment is one of the biggest challenges. This is where the advent of robust Think Proctor AI-invigilated assessments can transform online assessments forever. How are online exams for academic integrity?

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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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Manualidades para San Valentín: celebra el 14 de Febrero con tarjetas y actividades fáciles para niños

Twinkl International Publishing

En este blog encontrars una variedad de ideas para San Valentn, perfectas para disfrutar en el saln de clases o en familia. Incluye actividades como tarjetas de San Valentn para nios, con opciones imprimibles y manualidades fciles que estimulan la creatividad de los pequeos. Desde corazones de papel hasta proyectos DIY con materiales reciclados, encontrars recursos prcticos para celebrar el 14 de febrero de manera divertida y significativa.

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Bundle Building: 10 Benefits to Boost Your CPQ Performance

SecurEdge

When you think of a bundle, I would imagine your first thought of is the commercials on TV advertising the packages put together to bundle phone, TV and Internet in amazing packages aimed at getting you as a customer and treating you to a nice discount for the first 12 months of the deal.

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Iowa STEM Scale-Up Funding Again Available for Drone Education 

eSchool News

BOISE, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCS Edventures!, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education programs and drone products, today announced the PCS Edventures Drone Designers: Exploring STEAM Careers will be included in the Iowa Governors STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Educations menu of highly-vetted STEM programs through its STEM Scale-Up Program.

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How Online Proctoring Enhances Security in Online Exams?

Think Exam

While the revolutions in education and corporate training saw unparalleled flexibility with online tests/examination, the sanctity of the test/examination has been the major retention for academic organizations, educational centers, universities, and companies. Securing a more credible examination environment is supported by online proctoring through advanced tools provided by THINK EXAM through THINK Proctor.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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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كروت معايدة عيد الأم: مع ألطف الكلمات وعبارات تهنئة عيد الأم

Twinkl International Publishing

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How MSPs Can Use Bundling to Increase Revenue and Loyalty

SecurEdge

When you think of a bundle, I would imagine your first thought of is the commercials on TV advertising the packages put together to bundle phone, TV and Internet in amazing packages aimed at getting you as a customer and treating you to a nice discount for the first 12 months of the deal.

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Survey finds “optimism gap” between teachers, admins

eSchool News

Key points: An optimism gap leaves administrators more positive about AI’s impact on learning Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment For more news on district management, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Administrators are more optimistic than teachers about the future of the teaching profession, student motivation, and the role of AI in the classroom, according to the first annual Savvas Edu

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Data Analytics and Reporting in Online Exam Monitoring: Think Proctor’s Approach

Think Exam

An Overview: Online exam monitoring has become a brewing component of the existing education and the certification ecosystem. With examinations shifting from physical classrooms to virtual spaces, it is more important now, than ever before, to maintain integrity, fairness, and security. Here is where data analytics comes into play as a game changing tool.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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.