eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Key points: Balancing innovation with ethical considerations will be key to leveraging generative AI Stay updated on the latest news about AI in Education Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub No use of generative AI tools by students Partial ban of generative AI tools by students No comment or decision on the use of generative AI by students Allow for initial creation of prototypes, outlines

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 1, 2024

Ever heard of the UFO Test? If you’re imagining secret government missions or alien sightings, think again. This handy tool checks out how fast your monitor reacts, which is key to snagging that silky-smooth, lag-free gaming experience. Curious why it matters and how it can transform your monitor setup? Read on as we uncover the details and find out how the UFO Test can be your ace in the hole for gaming greatness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 1, 2024

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: The Future of Online Learning: Benefits and Strategies for Educators How to Teach Financial Literacy Using Real-World Examples How Virtual Information Sessions Are Changing K-12 Education Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists How Cloud Security Empowers Online Learning Platforms How to Help Students Run a Genius Bar June is Internet Safety Month World Environment Day: Living Re

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EdNews Daily

JULY 1, 2024

It is here. Educate AI Magazine, an online magazine and website, is designed especially for K-12 educators, higher education instructors and administrators, workforce development and corporate training and re-skilling personnel. Now everyone can subscribe and have every issue delivered directly to their inbox. According to Joel Backon, editor in chief at Educate AI, “The Educate AI magazine and media platform are designed to support those who want to enhance learning through AI.

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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.

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Digital Promise

JULY 1, 2024

Co-design sessions with Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG) & Talladega City Schools around micro-credential and LER implementation

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Iterating Toward Openness

JULY 1, 2024

A significant amount of time, effort, and resources go into training large language models (LLMs) to follow instructions. In fact, after the initial pre-training step, many models are specifically instruction-tuned in order to make them better at following instructions. If you’ve ever been poking around Huggingface and wondered why some models have “Instruct” in their name (like Llama-3-8B vs Llama-3-8B-Instruct), this is why.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Key points: It’s critical for schools to reverse declining mental health trends among students with targeted SEL Taking stock of student mental health Using universal screening to improve student well-being For more news on SEL, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Even before COVID-19, data revealed concerning trends related to youth mental health.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2024

Reports about schools squandering their $190 billion in federal pandemic recovery money have been troubling. Many districts spent that money on things that had nothing to do with academics, particularly building renovations. Less common, but more eye-popping were stories about new football fields, swimming pool passes, hotel rooms at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and even the purchase of an ice cream truck.

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

JULY 1, 2024

Researchers have come up with exciting and sophisticated new mapping technology enabling future generations to get involved in creating their own future built landscape. They say that planners are missing a real trick when it comes to encouraging and involving the public to help shape their own towns, cities and counties for the future. They also say that games platforms can be used to plan future cities and also help the public immerse themselves in these future worlds.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2024

Higher education has finally come around to the idea that college should better help prepare students for careers. It’s about time: Recognizing that students do not always understand the connection between their coursework and potential careers is a long-standing problem that must be addressed. Over 20 years ago, I co-authored the best-selling “ Quarterlife Crisis,” one of the first books to explore the transition from college to the workforce.

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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.

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techlearning

JULY 1, 2024

Edtech is all about AI these days, from tech giants to startups and everything in between. We talked to some executives about the potential they see for AI technology and learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

BOISE, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCS Edventures!, Inc. (“PCSV”), a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (“STEM”) education programs, today announced results of operations for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Revenue was $9.1 million compared to $7.0 million in revenue for the same period last year. Net income before tax benefit was $2.9 million compared to $1.8 million in net income for the same period last year.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JULY 1, 2024

Last weekend, our family took a two-hour hike, which gave us plenty of time to unplug from our technology, reconnect to our surroundings, and catch up on our week. At one point in the hike, I asked each of our Keep Reading Coaching in Motion: Setting Summer Goals on a Family Hike The post Coaching in Motion: Setting Summer Goals on a Family Hike appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Lego Education hosted a breakfast panel on ISTE Day #1 devoted to one of the most perplexing post-pandemic problems for schools—how to keep kids’ attention. According to a recent survey by Lego, only 35% of US teachers and 31% of administrators describe their schools’ students as “engaged” and only 1 in 3 (37%) US parents say their child tells them about their day without prompting from the parent.

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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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techlearning

JULY 1, 2024

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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Lightspeed Systems

JULY 1, 2024

The post 3 Ways Lightspeed Can Support Your Accessibility Compliance Efforts appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

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techlearning

JULY 1, 2024

Get the best ring lights for teaching over video and to create the best quality video resources.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

It’s the end of the school year and the long summer holidays are fast approaching. This blog is packed full of ideas for activities to keep your 7 to 11-year-old entertained and engaged, based on events that are happening in July.

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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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The Thinking Stick

JULY 1, 2024

???? On our power of play series this week we talk with Sharon Lauricella, Ph.D. and T. Keith Edmunds about “Hard Fun,” and Ludic pedagogy. ?????Take this episode further by exploring the book from this week’s guests: [link] Want to map out your personal plans for having a more playful summer? ????? Explore our six-part planner, download it free : [link] ????????

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

We caught up with a group of amazing female writers of children's books in South Africa to share the joy of storytelling. Whether it's through adorable illustrations or the exciting rush of adventure and friendship, our mission is to inspire children to read more and dream big!

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

We spoke with a few incredible female authors of South African children's books to share the magic of reading. Whether through charming illustrations or family and friendship, our goal is to inspire kids to pick up more books and let their imaginations soar!

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

When it comes to learning a language that isn’t your mother tongue, the hardest part can be getting used to tenses and the various rules that come with them. This blog’s aim is to give you a crash course in the Afrikaans “verlede tyd” tense. The blog is perfect for parents or teachers looking to refresh their own knowledge before supporting a learner or for learners preparing for that next big exam.

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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

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

Recent news reports have highlighted the number of children and young people requiring support for SEND needs has increased dramatically, applying pressure to educators, schools and councils to meet their needs.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

From recipes and puzzles to maths booklets and reading comprehension activities, we’ve got everything you need to keep your 7 to 11-year-old engaged during Wimbledon.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

If your child likes learning and they’re a fan of tennis, read on for some ace ideas to get them involved in some tennis-themed activities and learning opportunities.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

If your child is moving up into year 3 this September, this blog is here to keep you up to date with everything you need to know about the first year of key stage 2.

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

Use our helpful blog to find 10 Self Care Activities for Students that you can use in the classroom. Included are some bonus educational resources as well.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

Looking to make a thank you gift for your child’s teacher? Look no further! In this blog, we share a variety of inspiring DIY thank you teacher gift ideas.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

Use our blog for a list of 10 DIY Gifts for Parents that children of all ages can find value in. Perfect for showing your parents love and appreciation.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JULY 1, 2024

Voici notre blog sur comment préparer les enfants à un changement de classe ou de niveau. Vous trouverez des conseils et des ressources pédagogiques.

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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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