Lightspeed Systems
MAY 14, 2025
Managing a modern classroom means keeping students engaged, minimizing disruptions, and tracking movement in and out all without losing valuable instruction time. But without the right tools, tracking student behavior both online and offline can be overwhelming. Thats why were excited to introduce two new features in Lightspeed Classroom : Hall Monitor and Class Highlights!
Twinkl International Publishing
MAY 14, 2025
Explore the benefits of nature for kids - boosting resilience, creativity, health & learning - with outdoor activity ideas and teaching resources.
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The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 10, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. You know what time it is its the end of the week, and that means its time for your 10-minute edtech news briefing from a real classroom. Im Vicki Davis, a full-time teacher, instructional tech coach, and IT director, bringing you the stories Im actually sharing with my students this week the prompts, tools, and questions were exploring in real time.
A Principal's Reflections
MAY 11, 2025
Professional learning is an embedded element of every district and school, but the focus is usually on teachers. Leaders deserve support as well. Recently, on Unpacking the Backpack , I discussed the value of job-embedded and ongoing coaching for administrators backed by research after revisiting blog posts I wrote in 2018 and 2021. Listen on Spotify or wherever you access your favorite podcasts.
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Private and independent schools rely on tuition to provide excellent learning experiences for all students, so it’s important to have a tuition and billing management solution that fits the unique needs of your school and families. Learn how the right technology provides the following benefits: Automated invoicing and PCI-compliant payment processing Integrations into financial aid solutions and student information systems Reporting and analytics to provide up-to-date financial insights Read thi
MiddleWeb
MAY 11, 2025
If you teach students from immigrant families, EL teacher Dina Strasser is offering her list of what can I do? actions to prepare and support them. How you honor your duty of care depends on your students needs, your districts policies and resources, and your political environment. The post 4 Critical Moves If You Teach Kids from Immigrant Families first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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There is no box
MAY 11, 2025
I’ve got this archive of content from two podcasts from long ago, before podcasting was cool and mainstream, where I’m talking with smart and interesting people about the future of education, edtech and teaching and learning in the “digital” age. In revisiting a few episodes, it ridiculous how optimistic I was that by now we would be having much different conversations about teaching and learning because technology would have disintermediated the existing knowledge-inform
Twinkl International Publishing
MAY 11, 2025
Is it true that a full moon influences children's behaviour, or are such beliefs simply folklore?
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 9, 2025
Mother’s Day in the United States is annually held on the second Sunday of May. This year, that’s May 11th. It celebrates motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. Many people give gifts, cards, flowers, candy, a meal in a restaurant or other treats to their mother and mother figures, including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and foster mothers ( click for updates to the list ): Mother’s Day activities Mother’s Day Activities fro
Ditch That Textbook
MAY 9, 2025
Google Slides has quietly rolled out a fantastic set of building blocks that can dramatically enhance the visual appeal, organization, and interactivity of your presentations. These pre-designed elements for agendas, statistics, lists, and more offer a quick and easy way to structure information and engage your students.Where to find Google Slides building blocks 1.
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Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live
Digital Promise
MAY 9, 2025
The post When a Root Cause Analysis Brought a School Principal to Tears appeared first on Digital Promise.
Hapara
MAY 9, 2025
Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Across the country, public schools are feeling the pressure of tight budgets and growing demands. From outdated tech to staffing challenges, limited education funding is making it harder for schools to deliver the kind of learning experiences students deserve. For principals, tech directors and other decision-makers, finding solutions that actually work and fit within the budget is more important than ever.
Edsurge
MAY 9, 2025
Dual enrollment courses are considered some of the best ways to prepare students for the rigor and content in college-level curricula. Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college.
eSchool News
MAY 9, 2025
Key points: Students need more than digital access; they need guidance 5 AI tools for classroom creativity A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on navigating AI, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Finding accurate information has long been a cornerstone skill of librarianship and classroom research instruction. When cleaning up some materials on a backup drive, I came across an article I wrote for the September/October 1997 issue of Book Report , a journal directed to sec
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.
ScienceDaily (EdTech section)
MAY 15, 2025
New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms -- like exclusion from group chats -- can trigger PTSD-level distress. Nearly 90% of teens experienced some form of cyberbullying, accounting for 32% of the variation in trauma symptoms. Indirect harassment was most common, with more than half reporting hurtful comments, rumors or deliberate exclusion.
Twinkl International Publishing
MAY 15, 2025
Supporting children who communicate through symbols can feel overwhelming at times who has the time to print, cut out and laminate all the different symbols your child might need for the day? Twinkl Symbols is available on an app so its easy to access and use on your phone or tablet, so no need for printing! In this blog, we look at Twinkl Symbols and how you can access it at home to support your child.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
MAY 14, 2025
If you use spreadsheets, you have a need to make columns wider or skinnier. However, you also need to make rows taller and shorter. Getting just the right height or width helps your spreadsheets reach Nirvana. Tall rows can be shrunk down all at once. Tall Rows to Skinny Rows You will notice in spreadsheets. Read more The post Rows Are Too Tall – Spreadsheet Solution appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.
ET Magazine
MAY 15, 2025
As U.S. industries face growing demand for skilled technical talent, Intelitek, a global leader in career and technical education (CTE), is helping high schools equip their students with the practical, job-ready skills employers need. The company today announced the launch of its newportable Electrical Systems TrainerandCFS Electrical Circuits course, part of Inteliteks CTE Fundamentals Series (CFS), designed to deliver hands-on learning with the electrical systems that power todays industrial w
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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.
Lightspeed Systems
MAY 13, 2025
The 2025 CoSN EdTech Leadership Survey , released in May, captures a critical moment in K12 technology leadership. Drawing on responses from hundreds of school district leaders, the report highlights mounting challenges in visibility, budgeting, and artificial intelligence (AI). As the post-ESSER reality sets in, district leaders are under pressure to do more with less while maintaining student safety, ensuring accountability, and making smart choices in a fast-moving landscape.
ScienceDaily (EdTech section)
MAY 13, 2025
As kids spend more time on screens, a new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, identifies parents' greatest fears for their children around screen time.
Twinkl International Publishing
MAY 12, 2025
To support the education of students and to express gratitude to the dedicated teachers in Thailand, Twinkl Thailand is excited to announce the Twinkl FREE Day on May 18, 2025. On this day, you will have the opportunity to download all teaching resources from the website for free! By simply signing up for a free membership, you can access over 1 million teaching materials of various types, including PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, coloring pages, game activities, seasonal classroom decorat
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
MAY 9, 2025
Of my five kids, three are now adults. One is about to move out. I keep asking myself if Ive truly prepared her to manage her money. As both a parent and an educator, I know our ultimate goal is helping kids grow into successful adults. Ive had students create budgets in math class before, Read more The post Free Budget Template appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.
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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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MAY 11, 2025
Do students like going to school here? Do teachers like teaching here? Here are 30 questions teachers can ask at their next job interview.
SpeechTechie
MAY 9, 2025
Emoji Kitchen is an example of a simple website that SLPs can leverage for a variety of purposes. Pick or search for one emoji on the left, and combine it with one on the right, and you'll get a mixture, like this one of angry corn: Emoji are a fun way to use our tweens' and teens' interest in texting, chatting and tech in general to discuss a range of emotions, associations, and also figurative language, as many can be used to represent something else.
Lightspeed Systems
MAY 9, 2025
What starts as a social media stunt can quickly ripple across school communities, turning everyday tools into high-risk liabilities. Thats exactly what districts are now facing with the rise of the TikTok Chromebook Challenge. This dangerous trend encourages students to intentionally damage school-issued Chromebooksspecifically by breaking off charging pins.
Twinkl International Publishing
MAY 15, 2025
With the SATs season now over for another year, students in Year 6 can start thinking about what comes next. If youre a primary tutor, it can be hard to know exactly what to cover with your students after they have finished their SATs, but dont worry, were here to help.
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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.
ET Magazine
MAY 9, 2025
When VHS Learning sfall 2025 course registration opens on May 8, schools will find new course selections for the 2025-26 school year. The nonprofit has added more offerings to itsover 250 unique instructor-led high school courses, which range from core subjects and unique electives to Advanced Placement and Honors options. VHS Learning collaborates with schools of all types urban, rural, public, and private to expand their programs of study.
eSchool News
MAY 9, 2025
Key points: From zoos and museums to historical architecture, virtual field trips are great options for K-12 classrooms 8 virtual field trips for STEM education How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement For more news on virtual field trips, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Virtual field trips have emerged as an engaging resource, offering students immersive experiences and allowing them to explore global landmarks, museums, and natural wonders without leaving their classroom
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MAY 9, 2025
Here's a roundup of recent Learning Revolution and Library 2.0 blog posts. Steve Hargadon on AI: Is an Emergent Synthetic Intelligence Already Here? A New Old Way: Learning in Conversation with AI AI and the Paradox of Education: Generative Teaching, Agentic Learning, and Education's Singularity How to Read a Book (and More) With AI AI and the Calculator Effect AI and the "Cliff Clavin Problem" Dr.
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