User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

I love educational technology. I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning. As many in education know, commentary about ChatGPT is appearing on the news, social media, and the internet. Later, I describe and show the work of my students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. Pat Yongpradit, in his role with Code.org is also working with the TeachAI initiative.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Education and research go hand in hand. You can’t have research without proper education and definitely can’t offer the best instruction if it’s not evidence-based. However, the real world contains multitudes and teaching is part science, part art. Teachers find it impossible to apply all best practices at once.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From empowering educators with well-being skills to fostering safe and positive learning environments, enhancing positive relationships, providing direct instruction on well-being competencies, and implementing assessment for continuous improvement, Dr. Smith's formula is both comprehensive and compelling. Stream by clicking here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The hands-on nature of STEM learning also makes concepts and vocabulary easier to grasp, and makes learning fun. Following are several strategies and tips that can help make learning more engaging and productive for MLs–or any student–in STEM. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2023

But even as some educators raise concerns, others see potential for new AI technology to reduce teacher workloads or help bring teaching materials to life in new ways. This summer, a coding class offered by a private school in Austin, Texas, was led by an unusual teacher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. Episode 800 AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide Dan Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fox, and Brad Weinstein Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

From tackling chronic absenteeism to boosting math proficiency rates, data-driven instruction is a game-changer. Busy teachers use EVERFI’s standards-aligned, research-based digital lessons, recently awarded with the ISTE Seal for high-quality curriculum, to teach students to thrive in an ever-changing world. Think again!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

As I revisit the complex and often debated topic of learning styles in this post, it’s hard not to reflect on the diverse and passionate responses it elicits each time I address it. Previously, I have written posts featuring articles that critique the theory of learning styles , highlighting its contentious standing in academic circles.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 19, 2020

Due to Coronavirus, many schools are moving online, and teaching through Zoom meetings. The value of Zoom meetings is that the educator can create synchronous interactive conversations and activities. To do online research about a given topic. My goal is to have all my students actively engaged throughout the meeting.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Without proof of success, many school districts have opted not to adopt new technologies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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N2Y

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The teachers of the future need to be prepared and supported along their educational journeys in order to meet the changing needs of their learners. While participants and their students benefit from access to n2y’s evidence?based based resources, we gain valuable first?hand emotional learning, empower self?regulation,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: AI holds much promise for the future of education AI tools can offer personalization and targeted interventions Discover more about what AI in education holds for teaching and learning Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education with innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

She encourages teachers to shift their mindset from apprehension to curiosity and eagerness to learn something new. As the landscape of education technology rapidly changes, Rachelle shares some ideas of what the future of classroom learning could look like.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. 2022 marked a confusing year in the world of education innovation. Together, these made many “new” approaches to education feel too overwhelming to even entertain.

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2021

learned that they would not be going back to school the following Monday. As leaders grappled with emerging COVID-19 information, one week off became two weeks, then a month, then a shift to remote learning and working for most people for an extended period, some of which continues to this day.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 26, 2018

Any research on AR in the classroom quickly reveals an abundance of products, and a dearth of real-world applications. Any research on AR in the classroom quickly reveals an abundance of products, and a dearth of real-world applications. Can school IT and WiFi systems (not to mention budgets) sustain the relatively high demands of AR?

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2021

Because the reality is that we are not only experiencing a mental health pandemic; we now have a three-headed learning crisis consisting of mental health, empathy and creativity. And I believe education has a major role to play in addressing this imbalance, starting in the early years. It is now time to update this piece for 2021.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Chris Kukk on episode 256 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Chris Kukk, author of The Compassionate Achiever , combines neuroscience with social sciences to discuss why compassion helps us achieve more. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 21, 2021

But after 27 years with a company with education benefits — benefits Thomas pitches to other employees — she still hadn’t taken advantage of them herself. “I Thomas was wrapping up another spiel about the company’s benefits program when Hillary Dixon, a kitchen supervisor, called her out. Credit: Charlotte Thomas.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. What are the new trends in libraries? Who is the modern librarian?

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2019

After eight years teaching English at public high schools in New Jersey, I’ve learned a secret: teachers want more ! Of course, teachers would love higher salaries—many are barely getting by —but I’m not just talking about money. Many are true innovators, constantly striving to learn, grow and share.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest educational trends of the past decade is social-emotional learning. Experts quibble over what these soft skills are exactly but the term generally refers to things like managing emotions, learning to set goals and getting along with others. Choose as many as you like. Future of Learning.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Teacher BrieAnne Stout (center) guides students through a closing circle during a forest school session in Tijeras, New Mexico on February 3, 2021. Some, like Sol, are attempting to address these problems to give more students an opportunity for an outdoor education. I can snort like a pig!” one chimed in as the others giggled.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The educational benefits of teaching executive function include improving students’ ability to work collaboratively, as well as pay attention, plan, organize, and problem solve, so they can comprehend complex subject matter and respond to it effectively. By Robert Low. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With all of the press surrounding the Mars Rover Curiosity’s most recent findings, it’s a perfect time for children to learn more about space exploration and the solar system. Children (and adults) are fascinated by space and the solar system. Educational Space Toys. More interested in our solar system?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. The quiz seems deceptively easy: The past decade has seen literally hundreds of technologies and ideas emerge, many aimed at engaging or involving K-12 students and supporting student learning. So have students learned more?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Thank you, Pam for your time and wisdom and I hope everyone has enjoyed this four-part series with a truly remarkable educator. Sponsor: The US Matific Games are coming this February. Try Matific free now and sign up to join their Math games. You can change one simple thing to help transform your classroom. And its free!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

You'll learn about these and more on a special extended episode of the podcast with Teresa Magpayo Castro and Ricardo Recinos. You'll learn to empathize with students who struggle with English as a second language as Teresa and Ricardo tell their own stories. Help every student become included in learning and become empowered.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

We literally threw out our teachers’ desks,” says Damon Cooper, an English teacher and the director of teaching and learning at CCGS, in New South Wales. Cooper calls wireless screen mirroring a game changer, and he likens it to the introduction of the mobile phone. “It Then the Australian K-12 school did something really radical. “We

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Kitaboo on EdTech

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The education sector has undergone significant changes in the last decade. By incorporating technology into K-12 education model, institutes are aiming to improve the teaching and learning processes in schools and universities. Let us have a look at top 7 innovations in K-12 education: 1. at home or anywhere they want.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

And this is what it sounds like: Thundering footfalls from the bedroom above my office, as my third grader jumps over virtual dinner plates, dodges pixels of pumpkin pie and karate-chops cartoon carrots in a Thanksgiving-themed online fitness game that her PE teacher is using as a warmup. This story also appeared in The Washington Post.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the predictions educators and industry experts made for learning in 2022.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 6, 2019

. The fallacy of education as a level playing field is something that large swaths of the public have known for a long time. higher education. higher education. Evidence largely shows that more advantaged students disproportionately benefit from school-choice options.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

What does it mean to be an XYZ-certifed educator? Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. NOTE: Next week’s “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” will be on vacation.

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