Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A few years ago, I did a poll on the meaning of the word ‘turkey’ This was to demonstrate how powerful symbols are to your students and do so with an authentic use of technology to support discussion on math, language standards, and the holidays. As a summation to your discussion with students on symbols, idiomatic expressions, geography, farms, or another topic, post this on your class screen.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Educational technology plays a crucial role in learning today, but with finite IT resources, school districts are looking for ways to standardize and consolidate their tech tools. This allows district leaders to streamline staff and teacher training, make efficient use of small budgets and minimize IT complexity across school sites. However, when standardizing tools, it’s important to remember that K–12 students have a diverse range of capabilities and learning styles.
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The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Speech-to-text, audio, personal drawings and pictures, and writing about things kids love are all part of helping kids get excited about writing. In today's show, we talk to 15-year educator Randi Ahrndt about encouraging kids to get excited about writing as we discuss interactive writing strategies and one of the best free tools for teaching writing.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Today’s school buses are doing much more than just taking students to and from school. A growing number of school districts have begun investing in school bus technology to improve education or to enhance school safety and operate more efficiently, which can result in cost savings. Three years ago, leaders at Vernon Verona Sherrill Central Schools installed Wi-Fi on their school buses.
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.
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
This school year, districts across the country will engage in collaborative learning around student voice and engagement, high school redesign, and digital equity.
EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
As educators work to increase access and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a growing number of schools and districts are turning to TinkRworks. This fall, several public, private, and charter schools have launched or renewed partnerships with TinkRworks to implement STEAM project-based learning in their classrooms.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Did you know that being grateful has significant health benefits? In this inspiring one-hour show, discover how gratitude can transform your health and happiness! From unlocking the health benefits of thankfulness to mastering simple gratitude exercises, we’ll explore practical ways to incorporate thankfulness into your daily life.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Most K–12 IT teams know what the cloud is, and most are already adopting the cloud for as many applications as they can. What may not be so familiar to the K–12 IT vocabulary is cloud governance. Governance, risk and compliance became a key part of corporate management strategies after the 2008 financial crisis. Ultimately, the 2008 crash came down to a lack of understanding of risk and how to appropriately manage that risk.
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The post Digital Promise Micro-credentials and Credential Engine: Promoting Transparency Throughout the Ecosystem appeared first on Digital Promise.
Ditch That Textbook
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate in the classroom than with some fun, techy activities! These ideas will have your students solving puzzles, getting creative, and expressing gratitude. Whether it’s a turkey escape room or designing a Macy’s Parade balloon, these activities are a fun way to celebrate the […] The post Tech-Giving: 10 interactive Thanksgiving activities for the classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. Students and teachers alike are ready for a break. Both struggle to pay attention regardless of how innovative and engaging are the lesson plans. I’ve been there often. As a result, I’ve come up with fun ways to support learning while students power through the last few days of school.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Many people think of school nurses as the people in a school building responsible for patching up a scraped knee, confirming a fever and checking students for lice. It’s not that they don’t do those things. It’s that those tasks are only a very small part of what Eva Stone views as a significant role within a school. Stone, manager of district health at Jefferson County Public Schools, a large district in Louisville, Kentucky, with about 100,000 students, has served as a school nurse for more th
TeacherCast
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Instructional coaching has become an integral part of educational systems, providing valuable support to teachers and ultimately improving student outcomes. However, like many professionals in education, instructional coaches can experience burnout. Several years ago, I clearly remember hitting a roadblock in my coaching program. I had so much to give, but my teachers were not The post Preventing and Overcoming Instructional Coaching Burnout appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Like learning to read by third grade, taking eighth grade math is a pivotal moment in a child’s education. Students who pass Algebra 1 in eighth grade are more likely to sign up for more advanced math courses, and those who pass more advanced math courses are more likely to graduate from college and earn more money. “Algebra in eighth grade is a gateway to a lot of further opportunities,” said Dan Goldhaber, an economist who studies education at the American Institutes for Research, in a recent
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Create a holiday card for Thanksgiving or Christmas in KidPix or another drawing program and reinforce early writing skills while teaching mouse skills, toolbars and tool use: –Click for more KidPix lesson plans Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] “The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
I began my teaching career as a Teach For America (TFA) Corps member in Jacksonville, Florida. I was part of a cohort of about 100 first-year educators, all united by a common mission: to serve under-resourced and underserved schools. Entering the classroom for the first time, I was filled with hope and passion, believing I could make a positive difference.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Key points: AI use can be tricky–and it varies by state and district AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AI’s transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI use policies, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Educational technology and digital learning tools are classroom essentials, and each day, educators make decisions surrounding how to integrate edtech intentionally and effectively–particularly as AI makes its way into districts across the nation.
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
What Are The Best Questions For Teaching Critical Thinking? by Terry Heick What are the different types of questions? Turns out, it’s pretty limitless. I’ve always been interested in them–the way they can cause (or stop) thinking; the nature of inquiry and reason; the way they can facilitate and deepen a conversation; the way they can reveal understanding (or lack thereof); the stunning power of the right question at the right time.
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.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Nathan Smith has already sent three kids to college. But he’s never seen anything like the volume of recruiting materials pouring in since his fourth child reached her senior year in high school this fall. “If you put the other three together and multiplied it by four, that’s how much mail she’s gotten,” said Smith, who takes a professional interest in this as chair of the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Google extras Category: Parents Google search can be used as lots more than a resource search tool.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Tim Lum is one of millions of students who returned to college as an adult, getting a two-year degree at his local community college. And this year, at the age of 36, he's one of 13 percent of the nation's college students who transferred institutions in fall of 2023. He describes the shift from a two-year college to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, which has about 20,000 students, as one of culture shock.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Key points: Real-life work experiences set the foundation for professional and personal success Students want more career-connected learning 3 online resources to encourage student career planning For more on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In the bustling halls of high schools across America, students race between classes, their backpacks heavy with textbooks and their minds laden with academic expectations.
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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
Gaggle Speaks
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, fostering a safe and supportive school environment is more critical than ever. Students face a myriad of challenges—from mental health issues to cyberbullying—that demand proactive and well-structured strategies. Creating a culture of safety transcends implementing rules and procedures; it’s about ensuring that every member of the school community feels secure, respected, and empowered.
PlagiarismCheck
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Okay, here’s the situation: You read a text – a student essay, a blog post, a media article, whatever – and can’t make away with deja vu. The text sounds as if you’ve seen it before. Plagiarism checkers don’t see anything wrong with it but… Darn!… The catch is somewhere around here. Savvy educators and editors know this catch.
Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Special thanks to my colleague Kathy House for taking photos of my session. A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to be in New Orleans attending the annual Aurora Institute Symposium. It was my fourth time over the last decade, and my second time presenting! I discussed tabletop roleplaying games in the classroom , particularly from the perspective of personalized competency-based education and equity.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
As the legislative election in France approached this summer, a research team decided to reach out to hundreds of citizens to interview them about their views on key issues. But the interviewer asking the questions wasn’t a human researcher — it was an AI chatbot. To prepare ChatGPT to take on this role, the researchers started by prompting the AI bot to behave as it has observed professors communicating in its training data.
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.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Key points: Dialogues about integrating AI into education are enriched by drawing parallels from science fiction How much AI is too much? Baked-in bias or sweet equity: AI’s role in education and deep learning For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As educators (and the rest of society) struggle to frame the conversations we are having with other educators and students about the potential and pitfalls of generative AI being introduced into the classroom and the rest
The Thinking Stick
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In this conversation, Tricia and Laura discuss the intersection of ableism, artificial intelligence, and education. They explore how AI can serve as an assistive device to enhance access and equity, particularly in educational settings. Laura shares personal experiences and insights on how AI can foster curiosity and agency in learners, especially those with disabilities.
ScienceDaily (EdTech section)
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It turns out gaming is good for you! New research indicates massive multiplayer online gamers learn by gaming and their skills in the workplace are enriched by those seemingly endless hours previously thought of as frittering away time.
TeachThought - Learn better.
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
What Does It Mean To Be A Reflective Teacher? by Terry Heick Reflection is a fundamental tenet of learning; it is also, therefore, a fundamental part of teaching. Why it happens is a matter of humility. But how and when it happens–and with whom–is less clear. This is partly because there are multiple sides to reflection–length, width, and depth.
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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