The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So many things have shifted in writing instruction. With AI tools embedded into student devices, many teachers are left wondering: “How do we even teach writing anymore?” In this episode, I sit down with my colleague (and friend across the hall!) Dawne Beck to discuss honest, practical strategies for teaching writing in todays AI-driven classroom.

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Ditch That Textbook

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

OK, class lets get into groups. How does everyone react?Some students might groan. Theyve done dreadful group work before. When the work doesnt require collaboration, the group seems kind of unnecessary.Some students might cheer. When group work is poorly organized, its their opportunity to socialize with their friends -- or just not do any […] The post 10 ways to manage group work in the classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Key points: A majority of teachers believe they can help students catch up academically Quality over quantity: Rethinking edtech time in the classroom 4 ways to address learning gaps for underserved students For more news on learning gaps, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub A lack of parent or family prioritization of academics is the primary reason for learning gaps, according to 46 percent of respondents participating in a recent Study.com survey.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The post How Esports Can Improve Students Personal and Academic Growth appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

When he teaches a math class, Tom Fisher wants students to feel confused. At least, he wants them to feel that way occasionally and temporarily. Mostly an administrator these days, Fisher still teaches honors algebra at Breakwater, a pre-K-8th independent school in Portland, Maine. For Fisher, its important to mingle math and play. Its not the conventional way to teach the subject, Fisher says.

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ET Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark When the term gamification comes up in the context of education, it is usually introduced as a way to improve student engagement and motivation. Given the dismal state of student engagement in schoolwork, maybe that by itself would be enough. But research has documented a variety of other benefits, including developing persistence and resilience, honing problem-solving skills, building creativity, and much more.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Key points: Focus on what students can do, instead of what they cant Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative Empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness: Supporting students in 2025 For more on a growth mindset, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In the words of Carol Dweck, Becoming is better than being. As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, weve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but as tools for reflection and grow

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Key points: Cultural competency begins with creating environments where students know their perspectives are valued Navigating AI in education: The future of human teaching Harnessing generative AI to revolutionize educator growth For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The emergence of artificial intelligence as a tool in education presents both opportunities and challenges for aspiring teachers.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The post How to Reduce Disruptions So You Can Actually Teach (FREE Training) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Teaching can be incredibly rewarding, but constant classroom disruptions can make it challenging to maintain a conducive learning environment. Interruptions like students blurting out, engaging in side conversations, or wandering around the room can derail lessons and increase stress for both teachers and students.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Digital citizenship provides important lessons about how students should conduct themselves online. For elementary school students, digital citizenship means starting to learn what healthy screen time looks like and the basics of safe online behavior, says Kasha Hayes, associate director of onboarding and coaching for Digital Promise. Digital Promise partners with Verizon Innovative Learning, an online initiative that helps students succeed online and offers online learning to underserved popula

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Reading fluency the ability to read accurately, automatically and with appropriate expression remains a critical yet often overlooked component of literacy development. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 68 percent of U.S. students are not reading at proficient levels. By fourth grade, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We all know the struggle. We see the moment a student's eyes lose focus as the sight of a tough math problem or the whispered, “I'm just bad at math” that breaks our hearts. But what if we can transform these moments? What if we can make math the exciting subject we dream for it to be.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The post 3 Strategies to Achieve Human-Centered Leadership for Digital Transformation appeared first on Digital Promise.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As a progressive educator in New York City for 30 years, I thought I had all the answers. The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with higher-level thinking, with student-centered project-based learning. I still believe in all of that, but I now understand that these are just part of the picture.

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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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Hapara

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] School leaders and technology administrators are entrusted with setting up digital learning for success. At Hpara, were here to lighten your load with tools designed to make digital classroom management seamless, user-friendly for educators and effective. This year, we launched several updates to simplify your workflows, support educators and drive more learning engagement.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Have you ever made a student cry? I have. Earlier this year, one of my fourth grade students kept disrupting my instructions during class. This behavior was unusual for her. I had taught her all of last year, and she had always been attentive and engaged. I tried various classroom management strategies: positive narration, proximity and whole-class attention-getters.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

I’m off to visit my two military children and then help my son move before deploying overseas. As a result, I won’t be around much–a bit, but forgive me if I seem to be ignoring everyone! See you-all in a few weeks! –Comments are closed because I will be completely unreliable!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This article originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSNs Driving K-12 Innovation initiative recently announced that Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as a Top Tech Enabler (tool) for 2025 and its appeared on the list five of the past seven years. The Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board defines Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as: these are digital technologies that collect and use data related to teaching and learning.

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Educate AI Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

For over thirty years, I have conducted professional development for educators. I have recently created and presented dozens of AI presentations, workshops, and courses for K-12 districts and universities. AI professional development presents several unique challenges and opportunities. I want to share my advice for hosting and delivering successful AI professional development experiences to help your faculty embrace this technology.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

ATLANTA Students gathered around a bright blue number board in Melissa Williams kindergarten class at the Westminster School, gazing at the bank of 100 blank squares, organized in rows and columns of 10. Their assignment was to pick a numbered tile and figure out where it should go on the board. The task seems simple, but Williams goal was to bolster students number sense a difficult-to-define skill, but one that is nevertheless essential for more advanced mathematics.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The post Celebrating Impactful Maker Education with the Latest Infymakers appeared first on Digital Promise.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Key points: Digital access and universal connectivity are critical for postsecondary success The digital divide still holds students back How your schools design can promote equity through access For more news on the digital divide, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Only 27 percent of states have plans to sustain K-12 digital access as key federal programs expire, according to a new report from SETDA, the principal association representing state and territorial educational technology

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Educate AI Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

February 13, 2025 – This article discusses a college writing instructor’s evolving stance on AI detection tools in the classroom. Initially opposed, the author now incorporates Turnitin alongside other teaching strategies, including process tracking, peer review, and video assignments. Their shift was influenced by a challenging experience with a student submitting AI-generated work and recent research suggesting AI detection tools are more accurate and less biased than previously th

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Summer school is often seen as a place where students receive needed support outside of regular school, but it can be much more than thatit presents an untapped opportunity for teacher growth. During the edLeader Panel “ Leveraging Summer School to Improve Tier 1 Instruction: Job-Embedded Teacher Growth ,” Keri Hubbard, Chief of Programs at NSSI, spoke with Kate Mehok, Co-founder and CEO of Crescent City Schools in New Orleans, Gwendolyn Jone

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Literature circles are a widely used instructional strategy that encourages students to engage in discussion, develop critical thinking skills, and deepen their comprehension of texts. Research has shown that when structured effectively, literature circles can improve student motivation, enhance reading comprehension, and support language development.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Key points: When students feel valued and understood, they are more likely to engage deeply with their learning 3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning Student mental health needs grow as challenges persist For more news on student belonging, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Increasing student motivation by fostering resilience and belonging has become more urgent as academic performance and dropout rates have declined, according to a new report from the nonprofit Batt

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MiddleWeb

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By developing the skill of reframing, teachers can navigate challenges with greater ease, foster a more positive mindset, and build resilience that benefits us and our students. Tools for changing our perspective include pausing, pondering, and persisting, writes Julie Hasson. The post Energize Your Teaching by Reframing Perspective first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Late last year, a video came across my LinkedIn feed. It was a ribbon cutting ceremony at Jefferson County Public School 's Western STEM Magnet High School , celebrating their newly build eSports Arena and multimedia learning space: I was blown away with what I saw, and reached out to Western's Principal Melanie Weaver and Project Manager Greg Fehr about the possibility of facilitating a visit for OVEC educators (and others!

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Every single student is going to need to know how to manage their finances. Yet, in my 25 years of teaching, I have never seen personal finance meaningfully embedded into everyday learning. Teaching personal finance isnt just a job for an economics class; its a skill that impacts every aspect of life. Students make financial. Read more The post Teaching Personal Finance Across Subjects and Grade Levels appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Key points: If you’re looking for STEM education inspiration, these resources may help Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy 5 steps to integrate STEM into student literacy For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub As society becomes increasingly driven by and focused on innovation, the demand for critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity has grown significantly.

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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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