Thu.Apr 04, 2024

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Incorporate Literacy Tools in K–12 STEM Subjects

EdTech Magazine

K–12 students across the U.S. are struggling with literacy skills. “We have secondary students who have third-grade reading levels,” says Sharo Dickerson, director of digital and learning resources at El Paso Independent School District in Texas. Reading levels for 13-year-old students have been declining since 2012, with the sharpest drop between 2020 and 2023, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress’s long-term trend assessment.

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What Are District Leaders Learning from Their Community About AI?

Digital Promise

The post What Are District Leaders Learning from Their Community About AI? appeared first on Digital Promise.

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CoSN2024: School Technology Leaders to Drill Deeper into Artificial Intelligence

EdTech Magazine

Artificial intelligence continues to capture worldwide attention, and educators are no exception. At the CoSN2024 Annual Conference in Miami, many of the sessions will address aspects of AI integration in K–12 schools. The conference, which attracts school technology leaders, administrators and educators and is themed “Leading for Innovation at Warp Speed,” will run from April 8-10.

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Research: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Learning

TeachThought - Learn better.

Research: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Learning contributed by Michael Mirra Abstract Diversity has been at the forefront of educational discussions over the last few years. When we think about having a diverse classroom we think of ethnicity, race, gender, nationality, religion, and sexual orientation. It is easy for us to forget about socioeconomic status.

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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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Data Governance Policies Are a Must for Schools

EdTech Magazine

Data privacy is a necessity for K–12 schools, especially when managing student records around academic performance, attendance and health information. But data governance is also an essential component of that strategy. Data governance and privacy are clearly intertwined. Both data access and data sharing must be limited to the appropriate people, says Gwen Thomas, founder of the Data Governance Institute.

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Building An AI-Friendly Infrastructure in Schools

techlearning

While AI itself gets all the headlines, it’s important to never underestimate the infrastructure building blocks that will set you up for success

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Strategies for Teaching Against Disinformation

MiddleWeb

While making sure middle school students are media savvy is critical and the ideas in The Media-Savvy Middle School Classroom are supported by solid theory, educator Megan Balduf finds some lesson plans too esoteric for the middle school classroom and a packed ELA curriculum. The post Strategies for Teaching Against Disinformation first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Black students need more STEM career exposure

eSchool News

Key points: Historically, there has been limited Black representation in STEM-related fields DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable Navigating cultural diversity in American education For more news on equity in STEM, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Black students across the nation possess the aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers, but lack interest in pursuing them, indicating that a significant career exposure gap exists, likely due to underrepresentation in STEM careers.

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A Quick Guide to the 2024 CoSN Annual Conference

Lightspeed Systems

The 2024 CoSN Annual Conference, April 8-10 in Miami, provides an opportunity for attendees to network, share, and learn from one another.

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What are the Tools of Teaching in the Classroom?

eSchool News

Key points: Teaching tools help educators create dynamic learning environments Learn about new strategies for teaching tools and techniques Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The tools of teaching in the classroom encompass a wide range of resources and methodologies utilized by educators to facilitate effective instruction and enhance student learning experiences.

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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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SMART Technologies Unveils the OS-Free SMART Board GX Zero

eSchool News

CALGARY, AB – SMART Technologies is excited to announce the launch of the company’s latest interactive display for education and business: the SMART Board® GX Zero. This minimalist, operating system (OS) free solution is designed for customers seeking to transform their content and presentations with interactivity in a simple, easy-to-access way.

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Thorndike Press Introduces First-Ever Spanish-Language Youth Large Print Titles to Support English Language Learners

eSchool News

Public Library Association Conference, COLUMBUS, Ohio – With nearly 3.8 million native Spanish speakers making up the vast majority of English language learners (ELLs) in today’s U.S. schools, Thorndike Press from Gale, part of Cengage Group, has released its first-ever collection of youth large print books in Spanish. Designed based on feedback from librarians and educators, these new Spanish-language titles support emerging bilingual students in their language development journey to acquire En

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Look Who’s Talking: Superintendent Susan Enfield on the Changing Role of Leadership in Schools

eSchool News

Title: Leading in Service to Schools: Every Leader Matters School districts are in a precarious state. Post-pandemic, institutions are still grappling with learning recovery, teacher shortages, and other societal struggles. Never have those in positions of management been so vital. Susan Enfield has been there. And in her opening keynote, she intends to help.

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