How To Use Google Earth For Teaching
techlearning
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Google Earth can take your class out of this world with these helpful tips.
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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away. While confiscating or removing them from the classroom is one approach, it might not always be the most effective.
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8+ Steps To A Speedier Computer
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 13, 2022
This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get ( links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 8+ Ways to Speed Up Your Computer — December 13th. 9 Ways to Update Your Online Presence — December 14th.
Maximizing Time During a PLC Meeting, To Keep Students at the Center
Education Elements
DECEMBER 13, 2022
More than ever, teachers need connections and opportunities to talk about student learning, celebrate progress and discuss overcoming challenges. The welcome and standard structure of PLCs in schools is an obvious route for these professional conversations. It is easy for meetings to be eaten up with personal stories, professional questions, and school concerns.
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.
Student Disengagement Has Soared Since the Pandemic. Here’s What Lectures Look Like Now
Edsurge
DECEMBER 13, 2022
SAN MARCOS, Texas — As a digital media course got underway on a recent Wednesday at Texas State University, a trickle of students took their seats in one of the largest lecture theaters on campus. On paper, this was a huge class, with about 220 students registered. But there was not much buzz of activity as the class settled in. Only around 60 students showed up.
Many schools find ways to solve absenteeism without suspensions
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Pandemic-related school closures wreaked havoc on attendance. Strict quarantine periods and policies demanding students stay home at any hint of a cough or runny nose tormented schools even after they reopened. Students got out of the habit of getting to school on time or going consistently at all. This story also appeared in Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting.
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The 7 Best Math Equation Solvers
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
DECEMBER 13, 2022
If you are looking for some good online math equation solvers you have come to the right place. I trawled the web and checked with a number of math teachers and came up with the list below. Most of these math equation calculators are free or freemium. Some of them also have mobile apps that work on Android and iOS devices. I invite you to check them out and share with us on our social media profiles if you have other suggestions to add to the list.
VHS Learning Student Pass Rates on Advanced Placement® Exams Once Again Exceed National Averages
eSchool News
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Boston – VHS Learning students surpassed national average pass rates on their Advanced Placement (AP)® exams during the 2021-22 academic year, marking more than a decade of high achievement. VHS Learning has offered AP® courses online for the past 19 years, and it currently has a selection of 26 AP® courses available. A score of 3 or higher on an AP® exam is considered eligibility for AP® college credit at many universities.
3 Wellbeing Initiatives That Work for Schools
techlearning
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Three wellbeing initiatives that have worked in three different school districts.
COVID-era teletherapy is expiring, but the problems persist
eSchool News
DECEMBER 13, 2022
COVID-19 safety guidance has been relaxed and schools have returned to in-person learning, but it’s not yet time to breathe a sigh of relief. Many schools continue to encounter challenges in effectively serving their students, faced with special education staff shortages, backlogs of evaluations, and a youth mental health crisis. Before the pandemic, a complex web of restrictions limited the ability of schools to leverage online services.
Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning
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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.
OPINION: Here are some ideas for helping rural students prepare for and graduate from college
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Growing up, I often heard from my parents that I needed to “get out of here.” And I did get out, from Ohio’s Appalachian foothills to a university near Cincinnati. Not far in terms of miles, but light-years in lifestyle. My trajectory from a trailer park in a small town to a two-story house in a subdivision was tenuous, but ultimately successful. For many students in Appalachia, though, college is an impossible dream.
New strategies and solutions for schools
eSchool News
DECEMBER 13, 2022
In this episode of Innovations in Learning, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 blended learning strategies for better student engagement Only out-of-the-box solutions will fix the real problems in schools The Promising Reality of AI.
Navigating Recruitment and Retention With Jack and Jana Part II: The Gift of Strategy
Insight Education Group
DECEMBER 13, 2022
As our journey reaches the six-month timeline, we are beginning to see recurring themes, strategies, and concerns when our districts look to recruit and retain teachers. In working with each district within the Leaders Connect (E3+) family, it has been encouraging to see how HR departments approach these challenges with hope and fortitude. While some districts continue to struggle with “tough to fill” positions, all have experienced a dramatic drop from their vacancies which were reported to us
How to Have Quality Conversations to Boost PreK Language Skills
edWeb.net
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. While PreK teachers obviously want to have a positive impact on students’ language acquisition, recent research shows that it’s the quality, not the quantity, of those interactions that help build a strong foundation. In the edLeader Panel, “ Creating Positive PreK Classroom Environments and Meaningful Interactions ,” the presenters outlined key strategies for creating positive interactions through experiences that are “planned, purposeful,
Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work
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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.
Representatives Bush, Bowman & Hayes Introduce Legislation to Provide Students & Teachers with School Supplies at No Cost
American Consortium for Equity in Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (NY-16), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Access to School Supplies Act of 2022, which would bolster federal investments in our nation’s public schools by implementing a $500 million pilot program to provide. Keep Reading Representatives Bush, Bowman & Hayes Introduce Legislation to Provide Students & Teachers with School Supplies at No Cost.
The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2022
Shake Up Learning
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The post The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2022 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Here are the BEST Blog Posts and Podcasts of 2022! I have compiled a list of the BEST and most popular Shake Up Learning blog posts and podcast episodes from 2022. These posts are loaded with the BEST teacher tips and lesson ideas of the year. A special thank you to all the Shake Up Learning readers and listeners.
1-2 STRATEGIES FOR SEL LEARNING
American Consortium for Equity in Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
AN SELTODAY.ORG PRESENTATION: 1-2 STRATEGIES FOR SEL LEARNING JuDonn DeShields and Kendra Frank of Power My Learning are my guest highlighting their work at a Title 1 School in California. The post 1-2 STRATEGIES FOR SEL LEARNING appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.
ICYMI: Equity Talks & Engaging Early Learners
Discovery Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Equity in education. There are many questions circling this topic, from access to technology, resources to funding. But what about about equity in early childhood education and how does this affect engaging early learners? We recently met with Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), and Akimi Gibson, Vice-President and Education Publisher at Sesame Workshop, in the season 4 premiere of Equity Talks to discuss this topic near and dear to their hearts.
Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?
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.
Track It Forward Announces New Community Service Directory Feature
eSchool News
DECEMBER 13, 2022
OAKLAND, Calif. – Track it Forward, a leader in volunteer time tracking software, is excited to announce the launch of its newest school-focused feature, the Community Service Directory. The Community Service Directory is designed for schools and school clubs and allows administrators to help match students with verified volunteer opportunities in the community.
New Library 2.0 Podcast: "Interview with Christian Riehl on Homelessness" | Thursday Webinar: "First Amendment 'Auditors'"
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
DECEMBER 13, 2022
We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Interview with Christian Riehl on Homelessness." Christian is a Homeless Outreach Coordinator at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and he gives advice for helping those who are experiencing homelessness and for when a library might be challenged with problematic behavior.
Moving Forward with the Best Idea, No Matter Where it Comes From
The Principal of Change
DECEMBER 13, 2022
After delivering a keynote, I will often provide ample time for participants to reflect and connect before we reconvene in a large group setting. Once we get back into the room and people have time to have processed what was shared in the morning, I ask people if anyone has any questions, ideas they want to share, or if they would like to challenge anything that I shared in my initial talk.
VHS Learning Student Pass Rates on Advanced Placement® Exams Once Again Exceed National Averages
American Consortium for Equity in Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
VHS Learning students surpassed national average pass rates on their Advanced Placement (AP)® exams during the 2021-22 academic year, marking more than a decade of high achievement. VHS Learning has offered AP® courses online for the past 19 years, and. Keep Reading VHS Learning Student Pass Rates on Advanced Placement® Exams Once Again Exceed National Averages.
Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu
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.
2022 Annual Report: Accelerating Learning
MIND Research Institute
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Another year has passed, and we couldn't be prouder of MIND's accomplishments in the 2021-2022 school year. As we continued to advance our mission, build community engagement, and reach new milestones as a non-profit organization, we also innovated more than ever to accelerate learning and empower the next generation of problem solvers. While student math proficiency reached an unprecedented nationwide low on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), students using ST Math persever
StickTogether Offers the ‘11 Days of Virtual Sticker Puzzles’ Contest for K–12 Educators
American Consortium for Equity in Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
In celebration of National Sticker Day and National Puzzle Day in January, StickTogether Products is offering an interactive contest for K–12 educators. The 11 Days of Virtual Sticker Puzzles Contest, which kicks off on Friday, January 13, 2023, asks educators. Keep Reading StickTogether Offers the ‘11 Days of Virtual Sticker Puzzles’ Contest for K–12 Educators.
PreK-12 Enrollment Marketing: Connecting with Parents
Hubbli
DECEMBER 13, 2022
As a director or head of school, you know how important it is to have a comprehensive and effective enrollment marketing strategy. This can be especially challenging when it comes to PreK-12 education, as parents may not always be aware of your school’s benefits. Your school needs to ensure that it is reaching out and connecting with parents to maximize its enrollment potential.
Oklahoma City School System Partners with Global EdTech Leader to Support Science & Social Studies Education
American Consortium for Equity in Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Students and teachers in classrooms across Oklahoma’s Millwood Public Schools (MPS) now have access to a host of dynamic digital resources supporting science and social studies instruction thanks to a new partnership with Discovery Education. Through this collaboration, MPS educators. Keep Reading Oklahoma City School System Partners with Global EdTech Leader to Support Science & Social Studies Education.
Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools
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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
EARLY LITERACY AND THE SCIENCE OF READING
American Consortium for Equity in Education
DECEMBER 13, 2022
EARLY LITERACY AND THE SCIENCE OF READING The skills and the professional development needed to make it work better than ever with Heather Wiederstein of non-profit Learning Ally Please vsit ace-ed.org to see all we do and where this podcast (. Keep Reading EARLY LITERACY AND THE SCIENCE OF READING. The post EARLY LITERACY AND THE SCIENCE OF READING appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.
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