Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The post Digital Promise Awarded $10 Million to Lead IES Research Center to Support English Learners’ Reading Skills through Generative AI appeared first on Digital Promise.
ViewSonic Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
As a golf simulation business owner, investing in the right projector is crucial for delivering a top-notch experience to your clients. Whether you’re looking to replace an existing setup or open a new location, you likely face several challenges: ensuring crystal-clear visuals, optimizing space with the suitable throw distance, maintaining consistent image quality, and balancing cost with long-term value.
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EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
When the public cloud first emerged as a computing and storage option, many K–12 IT leaders (as well as those in other sectors) were reluctant to move resources to an environment outside of their control. But as cloud-hosted student information systems, collaboration suites and learning management tools have become the standard, nearly all districts today have some sort of cloud presence.
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
There is a great deal on the plates of teachers and administrators. How many of us were initially trained doesn’t carry as much weight in a world where information is readily at our fingertips. Take lesson planning, for example. Many of us recall the days when lesson plans were a labor of love or a big waste of time. We spent countless hours crafting detailed outlines, complete with objectives, activities, assessments, and even a backup plan in case of inclement weather.
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.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the Cool Cat Teacher Talk Show we explore how to engage students in learning with hands-on, playful and project based learning strategies. Additionally, we discuss the importance of “the hook” and ideas for engaging students into learning from the moment they come to class.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
PDFs. Long documents. Websites and articles. A lot of teaching and learning is focused on reading them. synthesizing them. remembering them. and creating something with them.Sometimes, the sheer number of words in these dense resources keep us from even diving in -- or finding the quick answer that we need.That's where Google's Notebook […] The post Meet Google NotebookLM: 10 things to know for educators appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Discovery Education invites teachers and administrators around the globe to participate in its 13th annual Fall VirtCon, which will be held this year on Saturday, October 19th from 11 AM to 3 PM Eastern. A no-cost, virtual professional learning conference designed for users of Discovery Education’s digital resources, VirtCon provides a unique opportunity for educators to learn new, classroom-tested techniques and strategies for designing engaging learning experiences with innovative educational
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Digital Promise’s new report shares findings from nearly 200 responses to a Request for Information to understand the current and upcoming landscape of AI in education.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The need was becoming dire. A school district in Brighton, in the Denver metro area of Colorado, was having a hard time keeping teachers. The salaries in the district, 27J Schools, were low for the region. And in Colorado, voters have to approve higher property taxes to send additional dollars to schools, including for salary bumps , but by 2018 voters had refused six straight times.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The AI hype is everywhere -- on TV commercials, on social media, and even on billboards. "AI will save you time. AI will automate this and that." The pundits are all over AI, too, making predictions about how it'll revolutionize the world and the workforce. (And I might scream if I hear someone else say "AI won't […] The post 5 concerns about AI in education 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.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Laptops, tablets, extra monitors, interactive whiteboards, digital projectors, speakers, charging carts and even mobile furniture have become essential to a highly engaging modern classroom. However, for large school districts, managing tens of thousands of devices comes with challenges. Technology leaders want to minimize interruptions to learning while allowing IT departments to focus on strategic priorities.
EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
According to the CDC, approximately one to three out of every 1,000 children in the United States have hearing loss. Meanwhile, the National Association of the Deaf estimates that more than 300,000 schoolchildren aged five to 17 in America have some degree of hearing impairment. These numbers highlight the urgent need for tools to expand opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students in schools.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The post Celebrating Teachers as Co-Designers: A Look at Their Journey appeared first on Digital Promise.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Each fall, every teacher must wage a few key wars with a new class of students. In my classroom, one battle is around bathroom usage. Another is assigned seats. A third is side conversations—especially during our first few weeks of class community building. Increasingly, though, the biggest fight that never seems to end is around phone usage. This year, the Pew Research Center reported that 9 in 10 American adults own a smartphone.
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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.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This story on data privacy in special education originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Ensuring data protection helps prevent discrimination and stigmatization How to maintain secure access and data privacy It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect data For more news on data privacy, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Adam Garry is the former Senior Director of Education Strategy for Dell Technologies and curren
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
While the IT needs of K–12 schools are always changing, it seems that the number of student, educator and staff needs has grown exponentially over the past few years. One major change on the horizon for how schools use data is through artificial intelligence. Staff and students are leveraging AI-based tools that require large pools of data for analysis, as well as processing power and storage for resulting data.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Fifteen years ago, the Obama administration and philanthropic foundations encouraged more Americans to get a college degree. Remedial classes were a big barrier. Two-thirds of community college students and 40 percent of four-year college students weren’t academically prepared for college-level work and were forced to take prerequisite “developmental” courses that didn’t earn them college credits.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Google Drive is an incredibly powerful tool for storing, sharing, and collaborating on files. But if you’re not careful, it can quickly become a disorganized mess. Let’s dive into some essential tips to help you with managing Google Drive and maximize its potential. 1) Review Your Google Drive Settings Google Drive has lots of new. The post 6 Tips for Managing Google Drive appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.
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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
What Is The Most Dangerous Phrase In Education? by Terry Heick I was speaking (tweeting) with Mark Barnes tonight, and he mentioned the idea of challenging existing forms and practices. And then someone tweeted the above image–a quote attributed to Rear Admiral Grace Hopper , according to the image source globalnerdy.com– and I was happy and favorited and saved and blogged. “We’ve always done it this way” implies legacy and tradition, which can be good.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Key points: Students and teachers need access to digital resources and opportunities How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources For more news on digital resources, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub When I first started teaching online, I served a group of high schoolers who were budding professional tennis players.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This year, 89% of organizations are using multiple cloud services for IT, and 73% are using hybrid cloud, a combination of both cloud-based and on-premises IT, according to Flexera. K–12 schools are no exception, as some 35% have a cloud initiative in the works, according to a 2024 CoSN survey. Many use a hybrid combination of internal and cloud-based systems to deliver an array of IT services that range from the student information system, HR and other administrative functions to the delivery o
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
YouTube is one of the best sources of free educational video content out there. It offers a wealth of knowledge covering pretty much everything you need from astrophysics to mundane house chores, a simple search can render tons of varied video content. In fact, YouTube has increasingly turned into a major search engine people use to look for content online.
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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
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
One of the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic was that many families didn’t have reliable internet access at home. As schools closed and classes moved online, educators rushed to improvise solutions for families without robust connections, setting up mobile Wi-Fi access points in school buses, sending home portable hot spots to those who needed it and more.
TeachThought - Learn better.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
50 Things You Can Say To Encourage A Child by TeachThought Staff There are many ways to encourage a child, but for students of any age, honest, authentic, and persistent messages from adults that have credibility in their eyes are among the most powerful. The National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning has put together the following list, 50 Ways To Encourage A Child.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Key points: School leaders with similar challenges, responsibilities, and institution types can collaborate How top female district leaders get ready for back-to-school Creating smart campuses to transform student life For more on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub School leaders who are members of AASA will soon be able to participate in ongoing engagement, collective problem-solving, and development with a professional community of peers providing just-in-time su
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
More than a year after the Supreme Court restricted race-conscious admissions in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, a clearer picture is starting to emerge of how some incoming classes have changed. MIT announced a sharp drop in its number of Black, Hispanic, Native American and Pacific Islander students, and other elite schools are also experiencing drops.
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.
Iterating Toward Openness
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
This is the video recording of my recent talk, “Why Open Education Will Become Generative AI Education.” I previously published some of the content in written form as How Generative AI Affects Open Educational Resources and Why Generative AI Is More Effective at Increasing Access to Educational Opportunity than OER.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on students’ social-emotional well-being. As schools return to in-person learning, educators face the challenge of addressing the diverse emotional needs of students who have experienced unprecedented disruptions. Research shows that the pandemic has heightened feelings of anxiety, loneliness and uncertainty among young learners , making social-emotional learning (SEL) more critical than ever.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Given the proliferation of technology and social media, it is time to focus on teaching digital literacy and citizenship just like any other classroom subject.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Key points: Edtech evangelists play a pivotal role in digital learning Discover what it takes to support your district’s digital learning efforts Register for eSN’s Oct. 1 webinar on edtech evangelism Educational technology has transformative powers, connecting students to personalized learning experiences and helping teachers make data-informed decision to tailor instruction to student needs.
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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