EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Ongoing training is a must-have in K–12, and teachers don’t get enough of it. In a survey of 1,200 educators by TPT, 68% of new teachers said they need more professional development. PD is especially important when purchasing new educational technology, yet educators and IT professionals find it hard to make the case for PD, and schools may struggle to pay for it.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. November 2-7th: Coaching or Mentoring BOGO — Buy one month; get the second free Do any of these sound like you? Your kindergartners don’t know what ‘enter’, ‘spacebar’, ‘click’ or many other techie words mean but you need to teach them to keyboard, internet, and become digital citizens.
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eSchool News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of students who are chronically absent—defined as missing just under one month of class—has doubled to 26 percent nationally, reaching crisis levels and threatening the educational foundation of our nation’s youth. Chronic absenteeism is estimated to be responsible for up to 27 percent of the overall decline in math test scores and a shocking 45 percent of the drop in reading scores between 2019 and 2022.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The Ethics of AI: Copyright, Citation, and Circumspection A Library 2.0 "AI Deep Dive" Workshop with Reed Hepler OVERVIEW : Many users of AI, especially first-time users, have significant misunderstandings regarding the ethical boundaries of generative AI use. In terms of intellectual property and content generation, the "3 Cs" to remember are Copyright , accurate and thorough Citation , and Circumspection regarding privacy and confidentiality policies and quality checking generated content.
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.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Key points: Pet therapy offers students a novel way to outline their own SEL goals SEL implementation soars across U.S. Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions For more on student well-being, see eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Recently, there has been tremendous growth in the focus on mental health in K-12 education. Children nowadays face various stressors in school (academically and socially), as well as challenges from their outside worlds that trickle into their school
SpeechTechie
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The movie Here comes out this week, reuniting Tom Hanks and Robin Wright with their Forrest Gump director Robert Zemekis. The movie is said to be experimental, with the camera fixed on one area to show a nonlinear story/stories that happen in a particular space across a broad range of time. Here is based on a comic and then graphic novel by Richard McGuire; both would be useful for reviewing with teens but the original comic is located, well, here.
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techlearning
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
New edtech products that have caught our attention this month
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Are you thinking about getting a mobile phone for your 7 to 11-year-old? It can be a daunting concept, but this blog is packed full of ideas to help you to keep your child safe.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Key points: Student engagement is of paramount importance to students’ future success Students want more career-connected learning 3 online resources to encourage student career planning For more on student engagement, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub While most students say they are eager to learn and say they feel a strong sense of belonging in school, teachers still face challenges that slow improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes, according to a new report from
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Halloween is over and it’s almost time to look forward to Christmas! But first, there’s plenty of fun to be had in November. From the lights of Diwali to the celebration of the patron saint of Scotland, check out our top ten ideas for November activities.
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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.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Behavioral and Mental Health Issues in the Library: Techniques for De-Escalation and Crisis Intervention Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security / Essential Librarian Series with David Fowler, hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : The mental health crisis in the U.S. continues to grow, with one in five adults experiencing mental illness and 10% of youth struggling with severe depression.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Certificates can be powerful pieces of paper when promoting positive behaviour. Certificates can show employees a professional qualification as well as confirmation of a course completion. Children can celebrate achievements by earning a certificate.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The victory was bittersweet. Khoa Ta, then a sophomore at Owensboro High School from Daviess County in Western Kentucky, was elected as a student board member for the local board of education last May. It was a role Ta was eager to build on, having helped to write and lobby for a statewide bill that sought to put a student board member in each Kentucky school district.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Discover who the Wright brothers are and their place in the history of flight, with the facts and fun learning activities in our blog.
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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.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Support your reluctant writer to perfect their handwriting with our range of themed activities for 7 to 11-year-olds.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Today, Ofsted has begun accepting applications for childminders without domestic premises.
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