Catlin Tucker
MARCH 25, 2024
Let’s start with a quick review of the playlist, or individual rotation, model for those who have not heard of it. A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 25, 2024
In Silicon Valley, tech execs brag about moving fast and breaking things. But in the neighboring Mt. Diablo Unified School District, IT officials need to be more careful and deliberate as they deploy new technologies. “We’re supporting teachers and kids,” says Robert Sidford, director of technology and innovation for the 29,000-student district. “We don’t want to be out there making a bunch of mistakes.
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Digital Promise
MARCH 25, 2024
From Pennsylvania to California, these eight districts are the latest to join the network of 150 forward-thinking education leaders.
Edsurge
MARCH 25, 2024
Ever wonder what the buzz around interoperability is all about? Interoperability is not just jargon; it's the key to unlocking seamless communication among different data systems, applications and devices. In the realm of education, it means breaking down barriers so that educational technologies and data systems can collaborate effectively, ultimately enhancing the educational experience for leaders, staff, specialists, teachers, students and parents.
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 Hechinger Report
MARCH 25, 2024
The STEM pipeline – a metaphor for the development of future scientists, engineers and other high tech workers – likely starts with a narrower funnel in the post-pandemic era. Credit: CSA Images via Getty Images Universities, philanthropies, and even the U.S. government are all trying to encourage more young Americans to pursue careers in STEM, an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 25, 2024
As educational leaders, it’s important that we continuously reassess and reflect upon the structures within our schools to optimize the learning experiences for our students. One area of focus for transformation is looking at the traditional school day. By shifting Keep Reading Revolutionizing Learning: Integrating Movement, Differentiation & Thematic Units for Academic Success The post Revolutionizing Learning: Integrating Movement, Differentiation & Thematic Units for Academic
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
MARCH 25, 2024
Key points: Great principals know how to improve schools from the ground up 6 ways principals can improve family engagement School leaders need to create opportunities for teachers as well as for students For more news on principals, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub As someone who coaches principals at Wichita Public Schools, I’ve seen how effective principals drive positive change across an entire school.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 25, 2024
Amid the excitement and anticipation that typically accompany the approach of graduation day there hangs a disheartening reality at our high schools this year: many students won’t have the clarity of knowing where their future lies before they walk across the graduation stage. The delay in processing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms has cast an unexpected shadow over their aspirations, particularly for those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
techlearning
MARCH 25, 2024
These digital tools and platforms can support the use of augmented reality in the classroom, making a more dynamic and engaging learning experience
MiddleWeb
MARCH 25, 2024
Mona Iehl once labeled her math students high, medium or low and gave them different problems. Now she thinks about differentiation as the amount of support she offers so that every student gradually reaches grade level expectations working the same problems. Here's how. The post How to Differentiate the Teaching, Not the Task first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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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.
techlearning
MARCH 25, 2024
The recent Tech & Learning regional leadership summit offered a great opportunity for education leaders to network, learn, and collaborate
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 25, 2024
Applying to college has never been more confusing. The new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which was meant to be less complicated for students, is instead a glitchy mess. The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action has left high schoolers and their counselors unsure of what can and can’t be said in applications.
techlearning
MARCH 25, 2024
To better understand the science of reading and some of the intense debate around it, we spoke with literacy expert and psychology and education professor Nell K.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 25, 2024
For far too many students, the joy of getting into college this year is clouded by the uncertainty of not knowing what it will cost. That’s the result of a crisis in the financial aid system that is the lifeblood of college access for millions of Americans. We can and must give these students more time to gather financial aid offers, weigh their options and make good decisions.
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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.
The Thinking Stick
MARCH 25, 2024
In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Pete Huang from The Neuron , a daily newsletter that explores AI. They discuss the origin of The Neuron and how it started as an experiment with AI-generated content. They also explore the landscape of AI and its potential impact on various industries. Pete shares his insights on the future of AI, including the use of customizable GPTs.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 25, 2024
The federal government’s financial aid application, known as the FAFSA, has been plagued with problems since its new version launched December 30, three months late. This is a major problem for the more than 70 percent of undergraduates who rely on some type of financial aid to pay for their education, because they’ll have less time than ever to make a decision about one of the biggest expenses of their lives.
eSchool News
MARCH 25, 2024
Special guest: Rivka Tadjer Cybercrime Prevention & Mitigation expert In this episode of Innovations in Education, we do a deep dive into the ongoing battle against cyber threats. We explore the intersection of technology and human behavior, where the real battleground lies in preempting threats before they breach the network. Rivka underscores the importance of leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and threat intelligence to stay one step ahead of adversaries.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
MARCH 25, 2024
Take Desmos Classroom even further with the computation layer. Customize your lesson with the CL. The post Go Further with the Desmos Classroom Computation Layer 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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 25, 2024
Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, announces its inaugural annual report highlighting major company accomplishments in 2023. The report includes information on IM’s strategic vision, its culture Keep Reading Illustrative Mathematics’ Inaugural Annual Report Highlights Major Company Accomplishments The post Illustrative Mathematics’ Inaugural Annual Report Highlights Major Company Accomplishmen
eSchool News
MARCH 25, 2024
Keene, NH – Award-winning children’s furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today introduced the Imagination Truck, a versatile play vehicle that transforms into a food truck, ice cream van, mail delivery truck or other fun use for hours of imaginative role play by young children. The exterior of the Imagination Truck is designed with headlights, taillights, bumpers, wheels, a front grill and other realistic details that bring the vehicle to life.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 25, 2024
We welcome Dr. Jackie Jodl, Chief of Global Youth and Education at Special Olympics International and a former U of Virginia professor, along with two youth leaders from Pakistan, to talk about their work with Special Olympics. Here are some Keep Reading Special Olympics & Educational Inclusion The post Special Olympics & Educational Inclusion appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 25, 2024
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, calamity of 2024 is being recognized and felt by students, families and schools. Without a collective will toward remedy and high-order national attention, this calamity will carry forward for several years. Amidst unprecedented delays and a bungled rollout of the revised FAFSA process and form, it’s now time to turn our attention toward a pathway for reestablishing positive momentum and helping students immediately access and fill out the
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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 25, 2024
Dr Howie Knoff of Project Achieve on the need to understand how unintentional biases may affect our work, our attitudes and student success. The post Cognitive Biases:Their effect on Student Perceptions and Educator Decisions appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
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