Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 26, 2023
In this article, discover how high school education is shifting towards personalized learning. Gain insight into the strategies administrators are using to meet the changing needs of teen students. The Future of High School Education: Navigating the Shift to Personalized Learning High school – a time of excitement, curiosity, exploration and growth.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 26, 2023
School may be out for students, but K–12 district leaders and technology teams have an important summer deadline for protecting their students and schools: applying for cyber insurance. Most school districts’ insurance policies expire on July 1, which means it is crunch time for collecting information and submitting applications. K–12 IT leaders should work in partnership with their insurance brokers to renew or apply for insurance policies, including cyber insurance, for the upcoming year.
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The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 26, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This post will be a live post of the Microsoft “mini keynote” about Unlocking AI's potential. It will go from the oldest items at the top to the newest at the bottom. I will work to make sure everything is correct, but it may be a pretty fast post. I'll go back and revise and update afterwards and will note what is updated.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 26, 2023
Every relevant, real-world solution starts with a customer problem. Right now in education, that problem is navigating diminishing technology budgets. According to CoSN’s 2023 State of EdTech Leadership national survey, the majority (63 percent) of school technology budgets account for 5 percent or less of a district’s total budget. One respondent commented, “Long-range tech planning is challenging, as we don’t know what we will be facing even two years from now; the increasing costs of supporti
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.
Edsurge
JUNE 26, 2023
As they make their way through the colorful hallways of The Children's Guild School of Prince George’s County, Maryland, teachers and roommates Curt Cruz, Rachelle Evangelista, and Richard Sagun exchange waves and greetings with the other school staff. However, they didn’t always feel this warm welcome. “It was very challenging. We didn’t receive much guidance from the school initially,” Evangelista recalls.
Waterford
JUNE 26, 2023
Find Expert-Led Strategies That Work for Your School Visit the Waterford webinars page to learn from educational experts like Candra Morris, Dr. Jenni Torres, Julie Christensen, and others on topics that include: Fostering Family Engagement Teaching with the Science of Reading Understanding the Six Literacy Strands And more! On both the classroom and schoolwide level, family involvement in education can make a profound difference in early learning outcomes.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
techlearning
JUNE 26, 2023
The history of AI in the classroom, where it is now, and where it’s going
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 26, 2023
SODUS, N.Y. — Daniel Bennett’s office at Sodus Intermediate School is a haven for kids in crisis. When fourth, fifth or sixth graders here are fed up, ready to fight, or exhausting their teacher with their unfocused energy, they can visit Bennett’s office to jump on the mini trampoline, bounce on the balance ball chairs, or strum out their frustration on one of the guitars that hang on one wall.
eSchool News
JUNE 26, 2023
Key points: While AI has its place in the classroom, humans–and their humanity–are a driving force There are 5 skills teachers should ensure students have as they move into a world full of AI See related article: Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration What does it mean to be human in a digital world? At ISTELive 23, that question was central to the annual edtech conference’s focus on what’s happening in education—and what’s next.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 26, 2023
If asked to assess the current posture of higher education leaders across the nation, it would be reasonable to describe it as a “defensive crouch.” Brought sharply into focus during the 2007-8 Great Recession — and seemingly every month since in the news and on social media — the U.S. higher education debate circles around whether college degrees are worth students’ and their families’ investment of time and money, or whether marketable, job-friendly skills can be more efficiently acquired else
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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.
eSchool News
JUNE 26, 2023
Key points: Optimizing instructional time and empowering students have shown to contribute to student growth A study of two diverse schools reveals actionable insights into instructional practices See related article: How a major MD district boosted middle math achievement A deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth has revealed 10 instructional strategies that use small changes to teaching practices leading toward growth outcomes for students.
edWeb.net
JUNE 26, 2023
edWeb.net was named the Best Collaborative Solution for Teachers at the 2023 SIIA CODiE Awards. The CODiE Awards recognize the most innovative education technology products and services in the U.S. and around the world. This is edWeb’s 10th SIIA CODiE Award. The Software & Information Industry Association ( SIIA ) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries.
techlearning
JUNE 26, 2023
Starfall Education is an early learning education resource for parents and teachers to use with young children.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 26, 2023
The more reflective you are, the more effective you are. Here’s a cheat-sheet: 3 steps we can all take to build our self-reflective habits. The post Stop, Practice, Collaborate: The Cycle Of Reflective Teaching appeared first on TeachThought.
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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.
Edsurge
JUNE 26, 2023
In today's fast-paced educational landscape, technology plays an increasingly vital role in supporting student learning. However, districts often do not have the capacity to effectively evaluate the functional qualities of edtech products, resulting in teachers being frustrated with tools that may not be intuitive or usable vehicles for delivering instruction.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 26, 2023
We were given a long list of names and addresses and wished luck. Years later, I can say it was one of the best experiences of my teaching career. The post 11 Useful School Home Visit Resources For Teachers appeared first on TeachThought.
techieMusings
JUNE 26, 2023
I have a different kind of video to share with you today! I had the chance to review the Bastion Bolt Action pen and its accompanying “transform your handwriting” course on my YouTube channel. What initially caught my attention was the handwriting course itself, created by signature designer Allan Visses. The pen rocks a distinctive bolt action mechanism, a luxurious build, and comes in a range of colors and materials.
eSchool News
JUNE 26, 2023
WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announces the 50 winners of the 2023 CODiE Awards in Education Technology. The winners were presented during a virtual awards celebration hosted on the NewSky XR secure online platform on June 22. The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry’s only peer-reviewed awards program.
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.
MiddleWeb
JUNE 26, 2023
Summer is not only a chance to relax and recharge but a great time to collaborate with colleagues, writes consultant Elisa B. MacDonald. Whether you are leading a retreat or planning with grade-level teammates, keep these four intentions at the center of your facilitation. The post Leadership Tips for Summer Collaboration first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Lightspeed Systems
JUNE 26, 2023
AUSTIN, TX (June 26, 2023) – Lightspeed Systems , the leader in helping districts provide safe, secure, and equitable learning technology, unveils new visibility on generative artificial intelligence (AI) use by students through Lightspeed Digital Insight , new AI web filtering categories for Lightspeed Filter , and an updated, time-saving interface for Lightspeed Classroom Management.
PlagiarismCheck
JUNE 26, 2023
It is possible to reliably detect whether students use AI tools, like СhatGPT or Google Bard when preparing written assignments. Leading universities employ special software that guarantees reliable results and prevents cheating. In particular, TraceGPT – AI Content Detector by PlagiarismChecker distinguishes sentences written by humans and sentences that match all the signs of AI-generated text.
Marketplace K-12
JUNE 26, 2023
Instructure's analysis looks at trends in school districts' overall usage of digital products, and which tech tools have the most takeup. The post Districts Using More Overall Tech Tools, But Individual Educators Taking Up Fewer, Report Finds appeared first on Market Brief.
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.
eSchool News
JUNE 26, 2023
Charlotte, NC — When elementary school teachers and students across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District (JCSD) return to their classrooms this Fall, they will find new resources in their high-tech toolkits thanks to an expanded partnership with Discovery Education. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place.
The Thinking Stick
JUNE 26, 2023
On this episode of the podcast Jeff and Tricia speak with Allie Cornejo who is a High School Librarian/Lead Librarian in Harlingen, TX. She is chair of the TLA Public Relations and Marketing Committee, as well as chair for TASL’s Legislative and Advocacy Committee, and co-hosts the Libraries Transform Texas Podcast. She is an enthusiast of YA lIt and graphic novels, and can often be found reading them late into the night with her booklight.
eSchool News
JUNE 26, 2023
CALGARY, AB – Lumio , the digital learning tool used by millions of teachers and students worldwide, is pleased to announce its integration with Canva for Education. This new integration allows teachers to seamlessly add Canva designs to Lumio, merging the power of Canva’s visual communication platform with Lumio’s ability to add interactivity for engaging, dynamic lessons.
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