Sat.Jan 28, 2023 - Fri.Feb 03, 2023

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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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Top 5 Benefits of Digital Textbooks You Never Knew About

Kitaboo on EdTech

Digital Textbooks have changed the way we look at education in recent years. To state that they have revolutionized the K12 education system would be a gross understatement on my part. They have opened up new opportunities for students who now can access study-material from any device.

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No Longer a Luxury, Coding is Now Core

EdNews Daily

By Chris McMurray One of the most valuable skillsets we can teach our students is the ability to code. Not only does it enhance their writing and math skills, but it also gives them a valuable mindset for future life and employment situations.

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Shifting from Reading in Isolation to Reading for Connection

Catlin Tucker

Reading is a critical skill for acquiring information in any class. Students read articles, manuals, textbooks, and novels; however, an alarming number of students do not enjoy reading or lack the reading stamina to engage with texts for any length of time.

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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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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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Creating a Comfortable Learning Environment with Lärmampel App

EdTech4Beginners

As a teacher, one of the most important aspects of your job is providing a comfortable and conducive learning environment for your students. However, this can often be challenging, especially when the classroom noise level becomes too high. This is where Lärmampel comes in.

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Museum of Science, Boston enters metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

eSchool News

The Museum of Science, Boston is making its first move into the world of immersive online education with its launch of “Mission: Mars,” an educational experience on Roblox, a global platform connecting millions of people through immersive 3D experiences.

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Answers to Commonly Asked E-Rate Questions for K–12 Leaders

EdTech Magazine

With Emergency Connectivity Fund and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds winding down, many schools are returning their focus to the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate discount program for technology budget support.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Engaging classroom Teaching Videos

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Educational videos can be a great way to engage students and create a more interactive learning experience. With the right tools and a bit of creativity, anyone can create an educational video that’s both informative and engaging.

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Subscriber Special: Common Core Math Lessons

Ask a Tech Teacher

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Common Core–Math Lesson Plans 160 pages, 20 projects, over 114 Common Core standards, for 9 grades (K-8).

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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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#EDvice: Interest Powers Learning and Outcomes

A Principal's Reflections

Humans crave a deep connection when it comes to learning something new, especially if they initially don't see any value in what's being taught or facilitated. We expect this as adult learners, so it goes without saying that our students both want and need this as well.

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TCEA 2023: Schools Learn How to Boost Cybersecurity with Limited Funds

EdTech Magazine

There is no doubt that even with competing priorities, cybersecurity is top of mind for school districts. However, budget constraints can make it tough for K–12 schools to fully address all their cybersecurity concerns.

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What America Needs to Tackle the Youth Mental Health Crisis

EdNews Daily

By Duncan Young and Jerry Barone Editor’s Note: This is the first of a four-part series on the student mental health crisis and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for in-school mental health resources. Our children are facing a mental health epidemic.

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Tech Professions Students Should Consider

Ask a Tech Teacher

Tech industry has been working solidly for the last decade or so and promises the best careers to students. Our Ask a Tech Teacher contributor has a short list of professions that students can look forward to: The Future of the Tech Industry: What Professions Should Students Look Into?

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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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7 Reasons Why HR Software is Important in the Educational Sector

EdTech4Beginners

Human resource is a part of business management that cannot be underestimated. How well it is handled determines how successful a business will be. The educational sector is not left out in the quest for good HR management.

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TCEA 2023: Texas School District Shares 12 Tips for Success with a 1:1 Program

EdTech Magazine

A team from Irving Independent School District led a session at TCEA 2023 sharing the lessons they have learned over the past 20 years of running a one-to-one program.

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What Does ‘Critical Thinking’ Mean?

TeachThought - Learn better.

Critical thinking is the suspension of judgment while identifying biases and underlying assumptions in order to draw accurate conclusions. The post What Does ‘Critical Thinking’ Mean? appeared first on TeachThought. Critical Thinking Experienced Teacher Terry Heick Trending

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Groundhog Day and the 100th Day of School

Ask a Tech Teacher

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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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Productivity and Organizing - Resources, Tips and ideas for being more productive and organized

Educational Technology Guy

Productivity and Organizing - resources Resources, Tips and ideas for being more productive and organized. A “poster” is at end. I've been working on my productivity and organizing for decades, starting with notebooks and binders, then paper organizers, PDAs and today's tools.

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TCEA 2023: Mitigating Safety Risks in K–12 Schools Calls for a More Holistic Approach

EdTech Magazine

Education leaders looking to keep schools safe must take a more holistic approach. That was the message coming out of TCEA 2023.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2023

eSchool News

With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023.

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Image Copyright Do’s and Don’ts

Ask a Tech Teacher

I’ve posted this before but it’s worth repeating. Then share it with friends, colleagues, parents, even older students. When I teach professional development classes, by far the topic that surprises teachers the most is the legal use of online images. And they’re not alone.

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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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New Thinking for Becoming Matrix Digital

EdNews Daily

By LeiLani Cauthen There are several divergent points of thinking when it comes to considering adoption of a Matrix Digital Model of teaching and learning. Becoming organized and more efficient digitally involves a recasting of many of the methods and procedures of traditional schooling.

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AI in Education- Benefits and Limitations

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular in the education sector, with many schools and universities leveraging its services to enhance the learning experience for their students.

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Hoping to Regain Attention of Students, Professors Pay More Attention to Them

Edsurge

Teaching is about attention — getting students to pay attention to the material, and to engage with new ideas so they can develop new skills and abilities.

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#WorldReadAloudDay February 1st

Ask a Tech Teacher

On Feb. 1st, World Read Aloud Day celebrates the pure joy of oral reading with kids of all ages.

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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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Podcast: EdTech for Emergent Bilinguals: Interpreting the Research

EdNews Daily

In this episode of the Learning Leadership Society Podcast, your host, Learning Counsel News Media and Research CEO LeiLani Cauthen, talks with Nicholas Feroce, Ph.D.,

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OPINION: Can we please stop talking about so-called learning loss?

The Hechinger Report

In recent weeks, news outlets and social media have been filled with depressing stories about “declines” in student achievement, in both reading and math. These reported downturns were not observed in terms of student problem-solving or thought processes, but on standardized test scores.

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

eSchool News

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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12 Great History Documentaries on Netflix

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Netflix provides a wide range of historical documentaries, from WWII to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. From dramatic reenactments to interviews with experts and veterans, these films offer an up-close perspective on some of the most influential events in history.

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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.