EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Schools collect and store valuable data that is essential to their daily operations. When those operations are interrupted, children can be severely impacted. This is why every K–12 school must develop comprehensive physical and cybersecurity strategies to shield them from the variety of threats that can interrupt learning. Whether schools lose vital data as a result of ransomware attacks or natural disasters, either type of event puts learning continuity at risk.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's episode, we're joined by Justin Reich, an associate professor at MIT and the author of ‘Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools.' We dive deep into teachers' crucial role in driving innovation and improvement in education. Suppose you've wondered how to bring meaningful change to your school or classroom.

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Ditch That Textbook

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This post is sponsored by MicrosoftAs the capabilities of artificial intelligence continue to grow, educators are learning new ways that AI can support teaching and learning.Microsoft has released some great free options that teachers can start using right away. Plus, for schools that already have Microsoft licenses, another powerful option might already be available at teachers’ […] The post 4 ways Microsoft uses artificial intelligence to support teaching and learning appeared first on D

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

During his yearslong quest for a bachelor’s degree, José Del Real Viramontes encountered trials at four different California community colleges. At his first college, right out of high school, the young man born in Zacatecas, Mexico, hoped to play for the football team. But Del Real Viramontes never made it to tryouts, he says, and when his best friend left the college, he decided to leave, too.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy! Q: My mouse stopped working. Do I need to buy a new one? A: Maybe, but try a few things first: Check the plugs. Is it still plugged in?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For high school students in search of a career pathway that combines the challenges of building a floating city with the difficulty of launching a rocket into space, there’s a relatively little-known college major that might float their boat — naval architecture. Naval architecture first caught our attention in 2022, when it appeared in an EdSurge analysis of federal data about high-earning college majors.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: After an elder passed away recently in their community, the students at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School in Dzántik

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TeachThought - Learn better.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

One obvious way to promote inquiry learning in your classroom is to design lessons and units that benefit from, promote, or require it. The post 14 Effective Teaching Strategies For Inquiry-Based Learning appeared first on TeachThought.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Key points: There’s no such thing as too much data, as long as it is accessible and actionable Superintendents need data to gain insights into student performance and make decisions See related article: Use these 5 learner-centered models to inspire educators For more news on school data use, see eSN’s Educational Leadership page Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What about the most popular trends in education heading into 2021 specifically? Well, that’s a tricky question. The post 30 Of The Most Popular Trends In Education appeared first on TeachThought.

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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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Key points: A classroom lacking a positive culture won’t lead to growth Certain pillars–and related strategies–can help teachers create positivity See related article: 5 ways to manage students’ screen time For more news on classroom culture, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page True education is as much about the environment as it is about instruction.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We welcome back the award winning, Advanced Placement Social Studies teacher, Peter Paccone who, with 30 years of experience, shares his work, his insights and his experience in using AI in the classroom. The post USING AI TO ENHANCE CLASS DISCUSSION appeared first on The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As we delve deeper into the digital age, the tools we use to enhance learning environments become increasingly sophisticated. My journey through the realm of custom AI chatbot creation has been marked by exploration and discovery, particularly with platforms like Poe.com’s Create Bot feature. I have also begun sharing my experiences with other educators so that they too can build skills around this important endeavor.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A hotly anticipated feature in Google Slides is finally here. The ability to annotate on the slide during a presentation. Here are 5 tips for using the pen in Google Slides The post 5 Tips for Using the Pen in Google Slides appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Grounded in research and real-world situations, The Social-Emotional Learning Playbook by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher and Dominique Smith supports the social-emotional growth in you, your students and your community, writes Anne Anderson, calling the book “a great PD resource.” The post A Playbook for Student and Teacher Well-Being first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Use this Class Gratitude Template for FigJam to get your students collaborating and thinking about what they are grateful for this season. The post Activity – Class Gratitude Template for FigJam appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the News In a recent article for Equity and Access in Pre K-12, Adam Geller, founder and CEO of Edthena, shares insights from his conversation with education researcher Jim Knight on the importance of utilizing video data in fostering hope and agency among teachers. Jim is the author of “ The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching. ” Below are some key takeaways from their conversation: Classroom video is lauded for its ability to make the “invisible visible,” facilitating imp

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

LAKE MARY, Fla. – 1EdTech ® Consortium and Common Good Learning Tools announce a partnership to launch CASE ® Network 2. CASE Network 2 is a significant upgrade to the current CASE Network that provides access to K-12 learning standards in a digital format. The ultimate objective of CASE (1EdTech’s Competencies and Academic Standards Exchange ® specification) is to make it easier, more accurate, and less expensive for edtech suppliers to align resources and tools with state and district academi

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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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Josie Ahlquist

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

No one can tell the authentic story of your institution better than students. But finding and hiring the right students, providing timely training, and establishing trust and your strategy with them is challenging.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

AllHere featured in SIIA’s new “Principles for the Future of AI in Education” framework AllHere, the leading provider of 24/7 AI-powered family support tool designed to improve attendance and academics, was recently highlighted by the Software & Information Industry Association Keep Reading AllHere’s Innovative AI Platform for Schools Earns Recognition from SIIA The post AllHere’s Innovative AI Platform for Schools Earns Recognition from SIIA appeared first on The American Consortium for Equ

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MindSpark

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

by Rachel Bull In our society’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is no longer merely a trend, but a crucial step towards revolutionizing the way we teach and learn. AI’s role in education will continue to grow, and as an educator, it’s important to lead the way, embracing the technology responsibly and ethically.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Catherine LeCleir-Salas, K–5 Instructional Specialist at Cumberland County Public Schools, named finalist for outstanding implementation of Science of Reading and S.P.I.R.E. EPS School Specialty, the leading provider of PreK–12 supplemental literacy solutions, is pleased to announce that Catherine LeCleir-Salas, K–5 Keep Reading Cumberland County Schools Recognized in 2023 K–12 Hero Awards for Implementation of S.P.I.R.E.

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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 9, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EPS School Specialty , the leading provider of Pre K–12 supplemental literacy solutions, is pleased to announce that Catherine LeCleir-Salas, K–5 Instructional Specialist at Cumberland County Public Schools, was named a finalist in the 2023 eSchool K–12 Hero Awards for her outstanding implementation of S.P.I.R.E., an EPS reading intervention program based in the Science of Reading. “As staff and students at Cumberland County Schools look

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PlagiarismCheck

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

“Steal Like an Artist” is not only a famous book title but an actual approach creators tend to implement, often unintentionally. It is astonishing how many legendary musicians have not only been accused of echoing someone’s songs in their creations but also been brought to court for blatant plagiarism. Well, if even the Beatles and Madonna are susceptible to picking someone’s ideas, other content creators would definitely want to use a reliable plagiarism checker to ensure originalit

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