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How to Clean Up Google Classroom for the Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

As you end your school year, there are lots of details that must be taken care of. If you use Google Classroom, here’s a list, created by one of the Ask a Tech Teacher contributor: As the school year comes to an end, teachers everywhere are getting ready for summer break. For many, this means cleaning out classrooms and organizing materials for the next year.

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To Close the Math Achievement Gap, We Must Recognize What Students Bring to the Classroom

Edsurge

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. The teacher knows from working with the student previously that although she can easily follow the algorithmic steps of the math problem, she struggles with her reasoning and ability to make sense of the steps she is taking. As she struggles to answer the question, two other students begin to whisper questions in her ear.

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The Magic That Happens When We Teach Kids to Code

EdTechTeacher

By ETT Instructor Shawn O’Neill When I tell people that my first graders could not only code, but explain to others how to code, people look at me with disbelief. But it’s true. My students, and I do mean ALL of my students, were successful coders. They listened, they worked together, they made mistakes and learned to debug, they had fun, and they coded.

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Time to build an AI library

eSchool News

There’s no avoiding it. Artificial intelligence is here: in your classrooms, in your front office, on your phone. And while the topic can be overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be a burden. One of the best pieces of advice regarding managing AI in schools so far came during a conversation yesterday with Melissa Hortman, a senior industry executive at Microsoft, for our sister publication eCampus news , but her advice applies to all levels of education: First, learn how it works.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

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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ChatGPT Teacher Tips Part 6 – Creating Educational Games

EdTechTeacher

[INTRO: A recent national report by the Watson Foundation found that teachers are using ChatGPT more than students and are using it to create new lesson ideas. To help out all of our teacher friends, we are offering a series of posts focused on practical ways that you can use ChatGPT to assist with your own lesson design! ( Check out our first tip here!

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Cutting-Edge Technology Teaches Lessons about World War I

eSchool News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the upcoming National History Day Finals, The Doughboy Foundation , a nonprofit organization committed to World War I education, will be on hand to demonstrate the power of augmented reality (AR) to immerse history lovers in WWI. Using the Foundation’s Augmented Reality Apps, attendees registering on June 11 for the National History Day Finals week can explore life-sized WWI-era aircraft and giant timelines right in the registration hall at the University of Maryland, C

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5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

eSchool News

ISTELive 23 lands in Philadelphia on June 25, and the annual conference promises to be packed with content for administrators, curriculum directors, classroom teachers, and everyone in between. This year’s conference theme, “Discover Your Next,” celebrates the ideas, partnerships, teaching strategies, and edtech tools that can take learning to its next iteration.

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My Education PD Viewpoint

My Island View

Just like many people out there, I have been experimenting with ChatGPT. In a recent chat with my Chat AI app, I asked for an overall analysis of a subject that I have been blogging on for more than a decade now, professional development in education. My blog is My Island View. Of course, I know what I think about it, but my interest was in how accurately I represented my ideas through my writing.

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IBM grants $5 million for cybersecurity, enhanced skilling on AI

eSchool News

Key points: With cyberattacks on the rise across schools, IBM Education Security Grants have already benefited more than 350,000 students globally Now in its third year, grants are expanding to offer students and teachers access to cyber and AI skills through IBM SkillsBuild In response to the growing threat of ransomware attacks against schools around the world, IBM will provide in-kind grants valued at $5 million to help address cybersecurity resiliency in schools.

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Dr. Albrecht Podcast: "The Negotiated Behavioral Agreement with Patrons"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "The Negotiated Behavioral Agreement with Patrons." This is really aimed at those situations where the person's behavior is the wrong side of compliance, the wrong side of our policies and procedures, or the wrong side of our Code of Conduct.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

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.

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Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students

eSchool News

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale , part of Cengage Group, has added a new resource to its award-winning Gale In Context family of products. The company has launched Gale In Context: Literature, a new resource for literature instruction and learning that helps high schoolers engage and thrive in English language arts (ELA). Read our blog about why English teachers will love Gale In Context: Literature.

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Navigating The Indiana Teacher Certification Process: Tips And Resources

TeachThought - Learn better.

Discover essential tips and resources for navigating the Indiana teacher certification process. Learn more. The post Navigating The Indiana Teacher Certification Process: Tips And Resources appeared first on TeachThought.

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Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

eSchool News

(June 08, 2023) –– Rise Vision , the #1 digital signage software solution for schools, announced that it has been named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in the 5th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough , a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.

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THE Journal: New Network Tool Measures Students’ Connectivity Off-Campus

Lightspeed Systems

THE Journal is dedicated to informing and educating K–12 senior-level district and school administrators, technologists, IT professionals, and tech-savvy educators who serve the nation’s public schools, so they may improve and advance the learning process through the use of technology. Launched in 1972, THE Journal was the first magazine to cover “Technological Horizons in Education,” which has since come to be known as “ed tech.” They recently wrote an article about our new Di

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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.

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Fridays with Chief Trawick: How Tip Line Platforms Enhance Campus Security

Gaggle Speaks

Tip lines in schools play a crucial role in enhancing student safety. They offer students a way to report potential threats, bullying, & other concerns.

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From Emergency to Autonomy: Detroit Schools’ Superintendent on District Transformation

Marketplace K-12

Detroit Public Schools' superintendent discusses what it took to turn the district around from a history of state-controlled emergency management. The post From Emergency to Autonomy: Detroit Schools’ Superintendent on District Transformation appeared first on Market Brief.

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