EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Ruben Puentedura developed the SAMR model in 2010 to help schools integrate technology into teaching and learning. SAMR stands for the four tiers in this education model: substitution, augmentation, modification and redefinition. In schools that have implemented the SAMR model in their classrooms, teachers use technology as a way to enhance learning rather as a replacement for instruction.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2024
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EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark We often hear from parents that their child struggles with reading comprehension. Their child can “read” a text, but then can’t remember what they read or answer questions or do anything with the information from the text. The school may say that their child can read but they lack comprehension. So, parents ask: Is reading without comprehension really reading?
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The post How We’re Harnessing the Power of Project-Based Learning in the Republic of Georgia appeared first on Digital Promise.
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.
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 2, 2024
How to Achieve a Dramatic & Atmospheric Style in Photos I wanted to share a few photography tips, but this time related to editing, using Adobe Lightroom. This is the keystone to achieving my dramatic and atmospheric style in my photos. Tip 1 – Tone Curve Fade This is a standard tone curve in a typical S shape, you may be familiar with the S-curve, and I use a variant of this for most of my edits.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Unexpected remote learning pivots, tight budgets and funding cliffs have led many school districts to stretch out their IT refresh cycles. While the standard timeline to replace aging infrastructure is every three to five years, some districts are trying to extend that time frame to save money. However, IT experts note that putting off modernization comes with its own costs.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Ask a Tech Teacher is officially on Thanksgiving break so I’m going to pop in here with two posts from our international team that just couldn’t wait: Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders: Building Skills with Fun –perfect for those still doing Hour of Code in December (see below) From Blank Page to First Chapter: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Start Writing a Book– for the teacher-authors following Ask a Tech Teacher, a how-to primer on writing the book that r
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The post Digital Promise Joins Forces with UNESCO to Advance Global Digital Transformation appeared first on Digital Promise.
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The Italian Dolomites, October 2020 My recent project took me to a part of the world that is renowned for its beauty all year round, but especially so in the Autumn and that is the Dolomites UNESCO National Park in Italy. My second time visiting here and I could tell from the moment we arrived it was going to be a good trip! We arrived in early October so the tips of the larches were just turning golden in the evening sunlight.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Digital Promise has released “A Framework for Digital Equity,” a new resource for states, K–12 schools and higher education institutions. Digital equity has been a primary topic of conversation in recent years, as K–12 schools contended with students who didn’t have access to the tools and skills they needed for online learning. That conversation was recently in the spotlight again with the release of the 2024 revision to the National Educational Technology Plan, which highlighted three digital
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Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Key points: The benefits of computer science education are multifaceted and far-reaching Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun For more news on computer science education, visit eSN’s STEM hub More policymakers are prioritizing computer science education, recognizing the vital role it and other STEM subjects plays in helping students develop workplace-ready skills, according to the 2024 Stat
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Here are the most-read posts for the past month: Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology 26 Online LMS Resources 7 Ways to Evaluate Websites National STEM Day Nov. 8th A Day to Remember Veterans Geography Awareness Week: November 11-15, 2024 How to Put Kindness in Your Classes 4 Critical Pieces of Every Lesson and How to Gamify Them video 14 Apps and 2 Projects for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Activities That Keep You in Charge of Learning Here’s a preview of whatR
Edsurge
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The need to teach responsible and ethical digital habits has never been more pressing. For students, digital citizenship isn’t just a skill — it’s essential to navigating everything from staying connected with their friends to learning about the world around them, to preparing for college and career. But with technology advancing so quickly, how can we help young people make healthy choices?
Knowledge Avatars K-12
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Announcing Brainwaves: The Knowledge Avatar Experience Podcast Emiliano De La… Thu, 11/28/2024 - 10:06 Brainwaves: The Knowledge Avatar Experience is a vibrant podcast that dives into the dynamic world of Knowledge Avatars, unraveling how these virtual personas are revolutionizing how we learn and interact with information. In each episode Emiliano De Laurentiis, our host, explores cutting-edge developments, shares insightful conversations with experts, and offers practical tips to harness these
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A superintendent’s or principal’s role in fostering early literacy extends beyond setting a budget for materials and hiring the right teachers. They play a critical role in setting priorities, providing proper coaching for teachers, and ensuring equitable access. During the edLeader Panel “ Supporting Literacy Success as a K-5 Leader ,” education leaders detailed key practices for superintendents and principals to ensure effective literacy pr
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Key points: Scaffolds help ELLs learn the language and master academic content This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S. For more news on scaffolds for ELLs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As schools continue to serve an increasingly diverse student body, many educators face the challenge of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in content-rich classrooms.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
MARION, N.C. — It was 5:45 a.m. when three buses with “McDowell County Schools” painted on their sides rumbled through the mist into the gravel lot at Sandy Andrews Park. Starlight revealed the silhouettes of large oak trees lying on their sides, ripped from the earth by a storm that had dropped 40 trillion gallons of water across the Southeast just five weeks earlier.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 3, 2024
All year long, schools have been grappling with how to respond to student cellphone use, which, according to many educators, had become almost constant among kids in older grades and increasingly disruptive to instruction. What many schools have not tackled, over the same period, is the rise of smartwatches among younger kids. A few years ago, smartwatches — high-tech wearables that can send and receive calls and texts, take photos and videos, and share precise location-tracking data, among othe
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
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.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Hey … it’s Matt Miller from Ditch That Textbook! It’s December, which means … The Ditch Summit is back! I’ve been offering this free online conference for educators for nine years! This year, it’s open from Dec. 16 to Jan. 10. Here’s what to expect … ~100 on-demand video presentations Great, interesting, inspiring sessions Engaging, The post Ditch Summit 2024: A free online conference for educators appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.
MiddleWeb
DECEMBER 1, 2024
While many multilingual students gain social language in two years, abstract, highly structured academic language requires much more time. Tan Huynh advocates teaching MLs at the sentence level because it facilitates understanding of content and fosters academic writing skills. The post Unlock Academic Writing One Sentence at a Time first appeared on MiddleWeb.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Key points: College is competitive, but students shouldn’t panic about AP classes After COVID, high school GPA isn’t a sure predictor of first-year college GPA Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub It is no secret that college admissions have only become more and more competitive over the last 50 years.
The Thinking Stick
DECEMBER 2, 2024
In this conversation, Jeff Utecht and Professor Brent Warner explore the intersection of AI and education, particularly focusing on multilingual learners. They discuss how AI can empower students to take control of their learning, the innovative techniques for vocabulary building through prompting, and the importance of teaching prompt engineering skills.
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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t
techlearning
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
How to strengthen your security operations center with student employees and provide them educational opportunities at the same time.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Probably you have used a QR code before. This square with a pixelated array of dots allows you to use your phone to open a website. This makes it easier to share a website on a poster than relying on the person typing in. Many smart phones now allow you to use your camera app. The post How to Quickly Make a QR Code appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Bring holiday cheer to your classroom with 90 fun and educational Christmas trivia questions for middle school students! Perfect for quizzes & games.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Key points: Teaching isn’t a one-way street–students have their own lessons to share Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion For more news on special education, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As an art teacher at a school for twice-exceptional students, gratitude is drawn into many moments each day.
This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.
Gaggle Speaks
DECEMBER 2, 2024
I magine being a school principal who receives an alert about a potential self-harm threat involving one of your students. Within minutes, staff intervene, providing the support needed to avert a crisis. This scenario isn’t hypothetical—it’s the real impact of having precise, actionable alerts within a school safety solution. As schools face an alarming rise in mental health challenges, alerts directly influence the safety and well-being of students.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
DECEMBER 2, 2024
How QoreInsights’ Classroom Education Plan (CEP) is Shaping a Fairer Future By Dr. Toni Shub and Dr. Anika Davis As the American Consortium for Equity in Education continues to champion equitable practices, the focus is increasingly on the responsible and Keep Reading The Urgent Call for Equitable Data Use in Education The post The Urgent Call for Equitable Data Use in Education appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
PlagiarismCheck
DECEMBER 2, 2024
En un mundo donde la inteligencia artificial (IA) se posiciona como una herramienta revolucionaria, las opiniones se polarizan. Algunos la celebran como la solución definitiva a problemas complejos, mientras otros temen que su impacto transforme de manera irreversible sectores como la educación, el mercado laboral y las industrias creativas. Sea cual sea la postura, una cosa es clara: la IA llegó para quedarse y está cambiando la manera en que aprendemos, trabajamos y creamos.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Hello! I’m traveling back from the Bright Start International Conference where I spent the last few days learning about early childhood policies, systems and best practices worldwide. This week’s newsletter comes to you from Caroline Preston, Hechinger’s managing editor, who writes our climate and education newsletter. You can sign up for the newsletter here.
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.
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