Mon.May 27, 2024

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Happy Memorial Day!

Ask a Tech Teacher

I’m taking Memorial Day to honor our soldiers. Hang the American flag and call my two soldier children. Say hi, how are you. When are you coming home to visit? Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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English Learner Scores Have Been Stuck for Two Decades. What Will It Take to Change?

Edsurge

Thinking back to her days as a bilingual teacher to fourth graders, Crystal Gonzales recalls that some of the suggestions offered by curriculum materials to adapt lessons for English learners were downright insulting. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. “They were very simplified,” she says. “They were like, ‘Show them a picture.’ Not very rigorous at all.

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OLED Gaming Monitors: What You Need to Know

ViewSonic Education

Ready to see how an OLED gaming monitor can transform your gaming world? Forget everything you thought you knew about in-game visuals – OLED delivers an immersive experience that traditional monitors can’t even touch. This cutting-edge tech promises an explosion of color, deeper blacks than ever before, and lightning-fast response times, all combining to create an immersive gaming experience that will leave you in awe.

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Suspended for ‘other’: When states don’t share why kids are being kicked out of school

The Hechinger Report

Every time educators suspend students from school, they have to select a formal reason. In Texas, they have 42 options to pick from — fighting, school-related gang violence, even arson. Despite those choices, 88 percent of suspensions in Texas last year were marked in state reports as a “violation of student code of conduct” with no additional detail.

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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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Boycotting book fairs no more

eSchool News

Key points: It’s critical for students to have access to reading opportunities 6 tips to help educators support young readers 3 keys to successful summer reading For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I was a kid, my dad never let me shop the Scholastic Book Fair. The avid reader in me didn’t really care that he saw the Book Fair as competition to our family business and an unnecessary purchase.

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PROOF POINTS: We have tried paying teachers based on how much students learn. Now schools are expanding that idea to contractors and vendors.

The Hechinger Report

Schools spend billions of dollars a year on products and services, including everything from staplers and textbooks to teacher coaching and training. Does any of it help students learn more? Some educational materials end up mothballed in closets. Much software goes unused. Yet central-office bureaucrats frequently renew their contracts with outside vendors regardless of usage or efficacy.

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OPINION: It’s not just about tech and anxiety. What are kids learning?

The Hechinger Report

Clouds of doom continue to hover over the debate about teens’ mental health and the role of technology. This spring, the warnings come from the bestselling book “The Anxious Generation” by sociologist Jonathan Haidt. Some parents and educators are calling for a ban on smartphones and laptops in schools. Others are trying to press pause on the panic by pointing to research that needs a longer look.

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SchoolStatus Applauds 2024 Model SARB Winners for Attendance Achievements

eSchool News

Ridgeland, Mississippi — SchoolStatus , a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, applauds its SchoolStatus Attend District Partners who were recently recognized for reducing chronic absenteeism rates and improving student attendance. Among the districts selected for 2024 Model SARB Recognition were 10 districts using SchoolStatus Attend, a leading attendance solution offered by SchoolStatus.

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Link Grammar Instruction to Real-World Situations

MiddleWeb

Grammatical concepts don’t just exist in textbooks and on worksheets. They are part of life beyond the classroom. Sean Ruday shows how – by taking an inquiry-based approach to grammar instruction – we can help our students prioritize their authentic experiences with language. The post Link Grammar Instruction to Real-World Situations first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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340: AI’s Role in Strengthening Executive Function

The Thinking Stick

Tricia and Jeff discuss the final week of their May Micro Menu Prompt Challenge, focusing on AI and executive function. They highlight the importance of executive function skills in enacting learning and provide three mega prompts to support the development of these skills. Tricia shares her experience using generative AI for gardening and landscaping, while Jeff explores the use of AI for project management.

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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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Beyond Books: K12 eTextbook Platform Innovations

Kitaboo on EdTech

In the modern educational landscape, digital textbooks have become the foundation of learning and are reshaping traditional classroom dynamics. The inclusion of online and hybrid modes of education is greatly influencing the demand for digital textbooks in the academic world. Through this transformation, publishers are finding new opportunities to create innovative learning materials that surpass the boundaries of traditional textbooks.

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12 Best Tips for Substitute Teachers

SplashLearn

Being a substitute teacher comes with its challenges, often involving stepping into a new classroom at a moment’s notice. This unpredictability can make classroom management and student engagement particularly daunting. If you are looking to smooth out these rough edges and foster a positive learning environment, from preparation to execution, this blog on tips for […] The post 12 Best Tips for Substitute Teachers first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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The Digital Bookworm: Building and Managing Your Personal eBook Library

Kitaboo on EdTech

The pursuit of higher education has always been an ambitious and fruitful endeavor, but it often means shelling out for textbooks and materials. This can become a burden for students as they strive toward their goals. Thankfully, the popularization of eBooks has provided more freedom of choice. According to a 2023 report by the Education Data Initiative, the average eBook costs 31.9% less than its hard copy equivalent.

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30 Best Classroom Reward Ideas for Elementary Students

SplashLearn

Ever feel like you’ve tried every trick in the book to keep your students motivated and nothing sticks? You’re not alone! Let’s explore some fresh classroom reward ideas together—simple, creative ways to give your students the boost they need and deserve. Let’s turn those everyday challenges into opportunities! 5 Importance of Acknowledging Student Effort 5 […] The post 30 Best Classroom Reward Ideas for Elementary Students first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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.

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Unlocking Learning Potential: K12 Digital Textbook Platform

Kitaboo on EdTech

Online education is rapidly making its own niche in the mainstream educational system with all the convenience and interactivity it brings to the table. As a result, countless educational content platforms provide end-to-end digital course materials and management to ease the processes for educators and students alike. In fact, for the forecast period of 2020–2027, the blended eLearning market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.3%, reaching a value of $34.9 billion.

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Digital ID Cards: 5 Reasons to Switch

Minga

The evolution of technology has touched nearly every facet of our lives, and the world of academia is no exception. As we steer towards a digitized future, clinging to the past often means missing out on innovations that offer convenience, security, and efficiency. Traditional hard-copy ID cards, while familiar, are rapidly being overshadowed by their digital counterparts.

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Day care, baby supplies, counseling: Inside a school for pregnant and parenting teens

The Hechinger Report

SPOKANE, Wash. — Before giving birth to her daughter, Kaleeya Baldwin, 19, had given up on education. She’d dropped out of school as a seventh grader, after behavior problems had banished her to alternative schools. Growing up in foster homes and later landing in juvenile court had convinced her to disappear from every system that claimed responsibility for her.

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