The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 1, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning. Dr.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2023
K–12 institutions often lack the funding to support advanced cyber initiatives or hire skilled cyber experts, leading to continued ransomware attacks against districts. Meanwhile, cyber insurance premiums keep increasing. In support of school cyber efforts, the U.S. Department of Education recently announced key K–12 cybersecurity resilience measures — including the establishment of a Government Coordinating Council — and released three K–12 Digital Infrastructure briefs.
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A Principal's Reflections
OCTOBER 1, 2023
A s readers of my blog know, I am incredibly passionate about pedagogically-sound personalized learning. Who wouldn’t be excited about implementing strategies that support ALL learners getting what they need when and where they need it to succeed? What is even more intriguing is that there is no one best way to personalize, something I wrote extensively about in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms and this recent blog post.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Here are the most-read posts for the month of October: 9 Online Resources to Assist with ESL and ELL Tech Tip #14: Desktop Icons Disappear? Photoshop for Fifth Graders–Auto-fixes Tech Ed Resources–Mentoring and Coaching 12 Online Resources About 3D Printing What do Parents Ask About Technology in Education? Tech Tip #109 Five-second Backup Easy Photo Editing in MS Word 8 Online Resources for Animation How to Find Reliable Internet Sources Here’s a preview of what’s coming up in Octob
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Digital Promise
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The post How Indigenous Youth and Elders Work Together to Pass On Cultural Knowledge appeared first on Digital Promise.
Education Elements
OCTOBER 2, 2023
As schools and school districts strive to foster academic excellence and student achievement, teachers and school leaders often set aside their personal care. However, educator well-being is vital to the health and success of any educational environment. Educators who are well-supported can focus on what they do best – inspiring and guiding students.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 2, 2023
“Family physical education” refers to physical activities families do together that promote health and fitness. Why? How about: Bonding: an opportunity for shared experiences and mutual support. Healthy Lifestyle: healthy habits from a young age Quality Time: as a family Role Modeling: when children see parents value fitness, they are more likely to do the same Fun and Enjoyment: create happy memories.
Digital Promise
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The post 3 Learnings Around Global STEM Education from the mEducation Alliance Symposium appeared first on Digital Promise.
EdNews Daily
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Who loves Science? We at Summit K12 do, and we are so excited to bring you this exclusive interview with Dr. Kate Biberdorf, “Kate the Chemist!” From her site, “Dr. Kate Biberdorf is a chemist, science entertainer, and professor at The University of Texas. Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching, Dr. Biberdorf is breaking down the image of the stereotypical scientist while reaching students who might otherwise be intimidated by science.
Waterford
OCTOBER 4, 2023
A guest post by Paul Martinez Inclusive Curriculum Writer & Editor at Waterford.org Research shows that children who see themselves reflected in an affirming manner in school curriculum are more likely to experience academic success[1][2]. We also know that children flourish when presented with a curriculum that helps them understand and explore others’ lives and perspectives[3].
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Edsurge
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. Whether students can successfully flow through the pipeline to fill vital jobs in the country may have significance for the national interest , according to some observers. So what would it take to make STEM truly open to would-be future scientists?
eSchool News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. For students, immersive technology can make abstract concepts tangible through interactive visuals.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 2, 2023
A student in an elementary school drops an egg wrapped tightly in paper straws and tape to test whether it can survive a high fall. Next door, students engineer a solar oven out of pizza boxes, construction paper and aluminum foil. In another classroom, students construct a “biosphere” using foam balls, fake grass and dollhouses. These and similar scenes from public schools around the country are more than just young learners having fun with recycled materials.
MIND Research Institute
OCTOBER 4, 2023
During my eight years as a data analyst at MIND Research Institute, my work has mostly focused on annual quasi-experimental design (QED) analyses for new cohorts of school-grades implementing Spatial-Temporal (ST) Math. Our repeatable results continuously demonstrated the positive impact of ST Math in schools compared to a similarly matched control group.
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.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 3, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Robert Groven, director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League, has been coaching high school debate competitions for more than 30 years, and he’s noticed a marked shift in student behavior in the past decade or so. During debate exercises, there’s been a “consolidation” around points of view that are more left-leaning, he says, and a reluctance to make the case for extreme right-leaning positions.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Streaming platforms have become the modern-day treasure troves of educational content, a fact that I don’t think we celebrate enough. Sure, they’re teeming with binge-worthy shows and movies , but did you know they’re also stacked with an impressive array of educational shows for kids? If you’re a parent, teacher, or educator like me, you know how vital it is to fuse education with entertainment for effective learning.
Gaggle Speaks
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Social media and mobile technology has made it easy for bullies to continue their behavior on every corner of the internet. We’ve shared some tactics that students and adults can use to prepare for and react to cyberbullying that happens on school-provided technology. Sometimes, however, these efforts don’t curtail the harassment, and the time comes to consider legal action.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Public school teaching remains a female- dominated profession. Nearly 80 percent of classroom teachers in our public schools are women. Yet when it comes to the top job — superintendent — just three in 10 are women. Nearly half of the country’s 500 largest school districts had a change in leadership during the pandemic, but men still filled more than 70 percent of those vacancies, research by Women Leading Ed , a national network working to grow and strengthen the pipeline of women in education
Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions
The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Education experts were raising questions and expressing concerns about teaching shortages long before COVID-19 came into the picture, but the pandemic exacerbated the issue. With stressful working conditions, low wages and health risks, many teachers have been making their exit — and with particularly acute shortages for substitute teachers , it’s been tough to find long-term solutions.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Kids toys are the topic of our blog post today! I can already feel the excitement in the air—Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are just around the corner, and let me tell you, there are some fantastic deals waiting for us. But here’s the thing, we’ve all been down that rabbit hole of endless scrolling and still not finding what we need, right?
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Jamboard has joined the Google Graveyard. Your replacement is FigJam. A collaborative digital whiteboard that is so much more! Check out what is next for classroom collaboration and digital whiteboarding. Jamboard in the Google Graveyard is no reason for tears. Use FigJam for free by Figma. The post Move Over Jamboard – Meet FigJam appeared first on Teacher Tech.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Key points: Dyslexic students often incur additional stress in the classroom Using different learning tools and regular communication can help students’ comfort levels See related article: The intersection of the science of reading and edtech Reading-based learning differences such as dyslexia can pose unique challenges for students in school. These challenges, however, aren’t indicative of a student’s intelligence or potential.
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Edsurge
OCTOBER 4, 2023
This article is the second of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Read the first article here. The first two principles focused on how to ensure that the AI tool not only fits with existing technology and workflows but equips students for their futures. These next three principles provide guidance on what to consider in your AI tool evaluation.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 3, 2023
With over 2 billion active monthly users, Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms. It’s particularly popular with younger generations, including teenagers, who use it as the main form of communication and sharing moments in their life. However, just like the physical world, the digital world has its share of safety concerns. Instagram has quite a lot of security downfalls, from scammers and hackers trying to extract payments to online predators and bullies.
ScienceDaily (EdTech section)
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Young people (24 years and younger) spend an average of six hours a day online, primarily using their smartphones, according to new research. Older people (those 24 years and older) spend 4.6 hours online.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Key points: Schools will likely remain the targets of cyberattacks for years to come Districts must prepare themselves by implementing strong cyber practices for their systems See related article: As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount There is no question that cybersecurity threats such as ransomware continue to pummel the education system, with the White House estimating that at least eight K-12 school districts faced “significant cyberattacks” during the last schoo
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TeachThought - Learn better.
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Where is the innovation in education coming from? What are its current levels of innovation? What might possibly disrupt it in the future? The post Where’s The Innovation In Education Coming From? appeared first on TeachThought.
MiddleWeb
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Making her first forays into using AI in lesson planning, NBCT Kathleen Palmieri is amazed at ChatGPT’s grade level suggestions based on lesson plan objectives. Follow along as she shows how the chatbot developed math and social studies material attuned to her fifth graders. The post Moving Forward Using AI in My Grade 5 Classroom first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The new Google for Education App Hub is the topic of our blog post today! You know how we’re always on the hunt for that perfect EdTech tool that’ll make our lives just a tad easier? The one that’ll streamline our workflow, engage our students, and maybe—just maybe—shave a few minutes off our never-ending admin tasks? Well, folks, it looks like Google has thrown its hat into the ring with their new Education App Hub , and I think they’re onto something big.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Cartwheel , a platform helping schools tackle the student mental health crisis by delivering affordable, evidence-based telehealth services with no waitlist, today announced that it has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by Menlo Ventures. Reach Capital joined the round, as did earlier investors General Catalyst , BoxGroup and Able Partners.
Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon
Have you ever caught an employee sleeping during training? Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right? Wrong! Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget. By utilizing newer components that enable interactive sequences, navigable content to respond to your audience, and pop quizzes for informal knowledge checks
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