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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

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To students, knowing how to ‘compare and contrast’ sounds academic, not real world, but we teachers know most of life is choosing between options. For example, using the book report scenario, discuss these with students: What are the basics of each reporting method?

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How to Vet Schools' Apps for Student Data Privacy

EdTech Magazine

A December 2022 report from Internet Safety Labs confirmed that 96 percent of school apps shared student data with third parties, and 28 percent exposed kids to advertising. While many educational software providers offer students helpful and engaging content, some can end up exposing student data.

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How Do I Know What Is Real? How to Fight Misinformation in An Age of Lies

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Yesterday, the World Economic Forum's “ Global Risks Report 2024 ” ranked AI-derived misinformation as a top global risk ahead of climate change, war, and economic weakness. The post How Do I Know What Is Real?

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How to Create a Paperless Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

This includes how-to videos, lesson reviews, homework help, whiteboard explanations of math or science, and anything required for a flipped classroom. Options include Office 365 and LucidPress. Screencasting A screencasting program enables teachers to create videos of any activity that takes place on their computer screen.

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How to Prepare for College

Ask a Tech Teacher

With High School graduation close, college on the horizon, one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors put together a list of great tips and ideas to help you prepare for one of the biggest steps you can take to build your future: How to Prepare for College College preparation is crucial to ensuring that your college life is successful.

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How to Solve the Cybersecurity Policy Whack-A-Mole in K-12 Education

EdTech Magazine

According to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report, the educational services sector experienced 1,241 incidents in 2021, with 282 involving confirmed data disclosure. Of those attacks, 75…

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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinar page and learn how to implement CARES, a framework for inclusive family communication, genuine relationships, clear and flexible expectations, and concrete support, in your schools. The post How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection appeared first on Waterford.org.

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