The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this Cool Cat Teacher Talk episode, we will explore effective assessment strategies with Dr. Thomas Guskey, Becky Holden, Dr. Samuel Nix, Alan November, Mike Roberts, and Christie Thompson. We will talk about what makes an effective assessment and the importance of both formative and summative assessments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Gamification of Education This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarize with NoteGPT Summary Jacqui Murray discusses the integration of technology in K-8 education, focusing on gamification to enhance learning. Highlights Gamification enhances learning by incorporating game elements into education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

169 tech-centric situations—tech topics most important to your teaching as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations Today’s tip: Evaluate websites Category: Parents When students use the internet to research a topic, likely they get hundreds—or thousands—of possible resources. Beyond selecting based on key words and extensions (such as selecting websites that end in .edu and.gov), how can they make choices that will inform their learning rather than misguide i

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Turnover in K–12 schools is creating to staff shortages and knowledge gaps throughout the industry. When individuals in IT leadership positions leave — whether because of burnout, retirement or taking a job in a higher-paying sector — they often take institutional knowledge with them. Every industry is facing tech shortages, and schools are competing against hospitals, industry, and local and state governments.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

As my Aspire Change EDU consultant team and I visit classrooms on a routine basis, we strive to lead administrators, coaches, and teachers in reflecting on their practice using questioning techniques. The majority of these often revolve around engagement, and it is quickly realized that when students are compliant, it is because the adult is doing all the work or talking.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Tara Grosso For smaller high schools like Hull High School in Hull, Massachusetts, offering students a diverse and enriching curriculum can be severely limited by the number of available instructors. It’s no secret that fewer students means fewer teachers. In our case, we have less than 300 students and around 40 teachers. It’s a reality that can restrict student choice and hinder their academic aspirations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

National STEM Day is November 8, 2024, the unofficial holiday that celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. Many add ‘art’ to the celebration for the acronym, STEAM. Here are some great ideas that remind your students of the excitement that is these core subjects: Ten Ways to Celebrate National STEM Day with NASA National STEM Day focuses on helping students advance in STEM fields, a priority of NASA as we continue to

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Many K–12 schools that operate in the cloud have different technology needs than they did when they made their initial investments. As organizations re-evaluate their cloud environments, they should consider the educational technologies they’re using now as well as the tools they plan to adopt and implement in the future. One such solution proliferating in tech portfolios is artificial intelligence.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In California’s Central Valley, one innovative school district serves as a model for learner-led pathways, deep community involvement, and more.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Environmental literacy is vital for creating a sustainable future. Teachers are at the forefront of this mission, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to tackle environmental challenges. Grand View Research states that In 2023, the global market for educational technology was estimated to be worth USD 142.37 billion. From 2024 to 2030, it is anticipated to grow at a noteworthy CAGR of 13.4%.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How often do you come in contact with a conspiracy theory? Maybe on occasion, when you flip through TV channels and land on an episode of “Ancient Aliens.” Or perhaps when a friend from high school shares a questionable meme on Facebook. How confident are you in your ability to tell fact from fiction? If you’re a teen, you could be exposed to conspiracy theories and a host of other pieces of misinformation as frequently as every day while scrolling through your social media feeds.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

World Kindness Day, celebrated on November 13th each year, promotes kindness across the globe and emphasizes compassion toward others. This day encourages us to look beyond boundaries, religions, and cultures, focusing instead on the simple act of being kind. Founded in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, it is observed in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

K–12 schools are entering an era of restricted budgets that require effective and sustainable solutions. Buoyed with ESSER funds, some schools have already exemplified thoughtful, sustainable planning through their investments and the positions they created within their districts. Others spent the money without an eye toward the future out of necessity, implementing technologies and roles they won’t be able to afford without additional funding.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The post Designing With, Not For: How We Co-Designed a New Product Certification for Ethically Designed AI Tools appeared first on Digital Promise.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, and Discovery Education, the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, today announced a new strategic partnership aimed at maximizing student achievement nationwide through the powerful combination of engaging content and state-of-the-art data analytics. Through this collaboration, Otus is now Discovery Education’s preferred platform for assessment, data, and learning insights.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Last year, I presented a paper on using technology in my Arabic class at the Ohio Foreign Language Association summer conference. At the end of my session, a Spanish language teacher opened the discussion by talking about students dismissing her work because it is not an essential subject in the state. This hurt her teaching time, and she wanted to know if I experienced the same phenomenon in my teaching career; without hesitation, I admitted to facing the same problem.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Parents of a certain age have had to adapt to their kids doing most of their homework on a Chromebook instead of on paper. But the shift highlights how modern K–12 schools are dependent on network-accessed apps and data for learning and administration purposes. To get more bang for their IT buck, many school districts have been turning to cloud solutions to host applications and safeguard data.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The post How A Student Team in Zimbabwe Aims to Improve Youth Employment appeared first on Digital Promise.

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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.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing learning experiences. Microsoft Bing for Education stands out as a powerful tool that can revolutionize the way educators teach and students learn. This blog post will explore the features and benefits of Bing for Education, highlighting how it can boost productivity in The post Microsoft Bing for Education: Empowering Educators in the Digital Age appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Veteran multimedia producer and professor Lynn Rogoff has long experimented with ways to bring history alive for young people. So as she saw the rise of AI tools, she was quick to try them. In her latest film, “Bird Woman: Sacagawea,” viewers not only watch the story of Sacagawea — the young woman from the Soshone tribe who helped guide the Lewis and Clark Expedition back in 1804 — they can chat with her and ask questions about her life.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Promoted by National Geographic, here’s what you should know about Geography Awareness Week: Too many young Americans are unable to make effective decisions, understand geo-spatial issues, or even recognize their impacts as global citizens. National Geographic created Geography Awareness Week to raise awareness to this dangerous deficiency in American education and excite people about geography as both a discipline and as a part of everyday life.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Remember the good old days of Twitter when you could jump on really quick and get some positive encouragement or teaching ideas? Things seem to have gone downhill a bit on the site formerly known as Twitter (I will never call it X). It’s time to ditch the social media algorithm and look to other. The post Time to Ditch the Social Media Algorithm appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The post Micro-credentials on the Rise: National Policy Map Showcases New Developments appeared first on Digital Promise.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, the need for efficient knowledge management and streamlined processes has never been more critical. As educators, instructional coaches, and district leaders, we are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance our productivity and effectiveness. Enter the concept of building a “second brain” for your school district – a digital system The post Empowering Education: Building a Second Brain for Your School District with Notion A

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walberto Flores EdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times not — leaving educators to ask essential questions about its implementation and impact. Teachers are exploring how AI can be used to redefine learning experiences, strengthen student-teacher relationships and support students as ethical AI users and creators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As many of you know, I have two wonderful children–one a CDR in the Navy and one a SFC In the Army. I also have a long family history of relatives who fought for America. So today, I salute them and all others who have put their lives and dreams aside to support America’s values and principles. I can’t say it better than these videos: November 11th is also Remembrance Day in Canada.

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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.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Key points: Rapid AI adoption in well-resourced classrooms is deepening the digital divide How much AI is too much? Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Generative AI is transforming the nature of work in many fields. One analysis claims more than 60 percent of the jobs in advanced economies will be supported by AI within the next five years.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The post How My Students Overcame Obstacles and Sparked Enthusiasm for STEM appeared first on Digital Promise.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today's digital age, student portfolios have become an essential tool for showcasing learning and growth. Google Sites offers an excellent platform for creating dynamic and engaging student portfolios. Let's explore why and how to implement this powerful tool in your classroom. Why Create Student Portfolios? Student portfolios serve multiple purposes in education: How to The post Unlocking Student Potential: Using Google Sites for Student Portfolios appeared first on TeacherCast Educational N

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Once upon a time, educators worried about the dangers of CliffsNotes — study guides that rendered great works of literature as a series of bullet points that many students used as a replacement for actually doing the reading. Today, that sure seems quaint. Suddenly, new consumer AI tools have hit the market that can take any piece of text, audio or video and provide that same kind of simplified summary.

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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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