eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2023

While the homework gap has existed for some time, the massive virtual learning spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic shed a bright light on the challenge of ensuring all students, no matter their geographic location or socioeconomic status, have access to the right learning devices and to reliable, high-speed internet access. During a CoSN 2023 session, edtech stakeholders convened to discuss innovative strategies around closing the homework gap and how schools—at the local, district, and state level

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2023

The post Student Leaders Activate Change for a Better Tomorrow appeared first on Digital Promise.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Spring websites, lesson plans, printables, activities: 7 Science Experiments that Teach About Spring Books from Scholastic about Spring Life cycle of a snake Life Cycle Lesson Plans Life Cycle resources Life Cycles Life Cycle Symbaloo Plant life cycle Spring Puzzle Spring Garde n–click to find flowers Spring Games Spring Vocabulary (video) Spring Word Scramble Spring Word Search What Happens in Spring (video) What Happens in Spring –PS (video) Ideas from TeacherVision : Printables Th

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MARCH 24, 2023

Enough is enough. We feel this with each school shooting we endure. We feel this with each suicide that takes a loved one from us far too soon. More lives lost, more families devastated, more educators operating in fear. Each time, we’re left wondering if there’s anything else we could have done to prevent another tragedy. It’s no question that American youth are facing an urgent mental health crisis.

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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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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

MARCH 24, 2023

Quickly! Take advantage of ChatGPT to learn how to code Google Workspace with Google Apps Script. Google Developer Expert Alice Keeler will teach you how to go from zero to intermediate user in 6 weeks. Space is limited. Register now. The post Workshop: Learn to Code with ChatGPT appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2023

Cyberattacks against K-12 schools continue to climb in both number and scale. Such attacks can have serious repercussions; according to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office , “officials from state and local entities reported that the loss of learning following a cyberattack ranged from three days to three weeks, and recovery time ranged from two to nine months.

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eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2023

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ , an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, is helping to minimize blue light emission with the Eyesafe ® Certification of its latest interactive display, the BenQ Board RP03. The industry’s only interactive display to meet the safety standard, BenQ Board RP03 features built-in EyeCare technologies that have been tested and certified to protect users’ eyesight by reducing high-energy blue light while maintaining optimal color performance.

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Edthena

MARCH 24, 2023

Instructional coaches who support teachers have a variety of questioning techniques in their coaching repertoire. Strong questioning techniques from coaches help teachers reflect more deeply on their teaching practices and generate classroom strategies on their own. But, is there a “right” type of question for instructional coaches to ask? Are open-ended questions “better” to ask teachers than closed-ended questions?

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eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2023

ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights ®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced a partnership with Kognito , a provider of practice-based digital learning experiences, which provides strategies to improve mental health and well-being across schools. With this collaboration, school health professionals, such as psychologists, counselors and school nurses, will have access to additional training to support mental health-related cognitive interventions for at-r

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 24, 2023

Motivation and inspiration are important for kids to succeed in school. There are several ways to keep kids inspired and motivated from engaging games to hands-on learning activities. School inspirational quotes for kids are also another great resource to provide encouragement during tough times, when students may be feeling overwhelmed or discouraged.

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MARCH 24, 2023

As an attorney and former educator, the recent Supreme Court case of Perez v. Sturgis Public School district is a significant milestone for special needs education. The case involved Miguel Perez, a 23-year-old deaf student from Michigan, who was denied a diploma from his school district despite having an assigned aide who was not trained in working with deaf students and did not know sign language.

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SplashLearn

MARCH 24, 2023

Earth day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of saving the environment and living sustainably. This is also an ideal time to teach kids the importance of conservation and taking care of the planet. One of the best ways to do this is with earth day art and craft for kids. Crafts are […] The post 40 Earth Day Crafts for Kids to Teach Them How to Show Love Towards Planet first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 24, 2023

By Micah Miner Emerging technology trends, such as the metaverse, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence (AI), have the potential to transform education. This is not disputed; but the questions we are grappling with now is will this transform education by Keep Reading Emerging Technologies in K-12 education Part 2 What is AI, is it a friend or foe for educators, and what does it mean for K-12 education?

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SplashLearn

MARCH 24, 2023

Phone screens shrinks your kids’ daily physical activity requirements, which may hurt their physical motor skill development. However, recess and gym games for kids are a great stimulus to develop their motor ability. A great idea would be to engage them with age-appropriate yet fun games. If you are looking for such exciting games for […] The post 30 Best Energetic PE and Gym Games for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 24, 2023

Library 2.0's ChatGPT Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians: Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT in Library Services, with Steve Hargadon 3 x 1-hour live online sessions with non-expiring access to recordings OVERVIEW : Discover the transformative potential of ChatGPT for the modern library in this three-session bootcamp. As artificial intelligence reshapes the information landscape, librarians have an unprecedented opportunity to leverage these advanced tools to enhance their services, support thei

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SplashLearn

MARCH 24, 2023

Asking questions is a great source of knowledge. It develops critical abilities like logical thinking, complex thinking, problem-solving and decision-making. In schools, universities and other educational institutions, it is the right of every student to ask questions. However, certain students feel hesitant to raise questions and pass on the responsibility to their parents.

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eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2023

CHICAGO — Action for Healthy Kids has signed a cooperative agreement with the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to develop and implement the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative. To further enhance USDA’s ongoing support for the school meal programs, the initiative includes an allocation of $47 million for identifying and recognizing school districts that excel in providing healthy meals and for supporting small and rural schools in adopting best practices and innovative approaches.

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