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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

169 tech-centric situations—tech topics most important to your teaching as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations Today’s tip: Evaluate websites Category: Parents When students use the internet to research a topic, likely they get hundreds—or thousands—of possible resources. Beyond selecting based on key words and extensions (such as selecting websites that end in .edu and.gov), how can they make choices that will inform their learning rather than misguide i

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How often do you come in contact with a conspiracy theory? Maybe on occasion, when you flip through TV channels and land on an episode of “Ancient Aliens.” Or perhaps when a friend from high school shares a questionable meme on Facebook. How confident are you in your ability to tell fact from fiction? If you’re a teen, you could be exposed to conspiracy theories and a host of other pieces of misinformation as frequently as every day while scrolling through your social media feeds.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Tara Grosso For smaller high schools like Hull High School in Hull, Massachusetts, offering students a diverse and enriching curriculum can be severely limited by the number of available instructors. It’s no secret that fewer students means fewer teachers. In our case, we have less than 300 students and around 40 teachers. It’s a reality that can restrict student choice and hinder their academic aspirations.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Turnover in K–12 schools is creating to staff shortages and knowledge gaps throughout the industry. When individuals in IT leadership positions leave — whether because of burnout, retirement or taking a job in a higher-paying sector — they often take institutional knowledge with them. Every industry is facing tech shortages, and schools are competing against hospitals, industry, and local and state governments.

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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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Key points: AI use is on the rise among educators, thanks to increased confidence AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AI’s transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI in the classroom, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Educators continue to feel confident about integrating technology into their instruction, and say they approach AI use with cautious optimism–with many planning to use it more, according to a new report from adaptive learning company HMH.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Buying a tablet for school can help you stay connected and portable at the same time.

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Twinkl International Publishing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Explore turkey craft ideas for preschoolers and toddlers, perfect for celebrating Thanksgiving!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform. The launch of Performance Suite signals a major milestone in the integration of HMH’s high-quality instructional materials and NWEA’s leading assessments.

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Beginning with reflective exercises to help readers identify their leadership tendencies, Brad and Jeremy Johnson offer a nuanced exploration of the tension between assertiveness and compassion in school leadership and then provide actionable strategies to achieve balance. The post Effective Principals Find Their Leadership Edge first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We walk knowing each step brings us closer to a world where students, parents, and educators don’t have to face these struggles alone.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Find out all about Human Rights Day with your child by reading our engaging blog! Discover what Human Rights Day is, why we celebrate it, key Human Rights Day facts, and plenty of fun and meaningful Human Rights Day activities for kids to enjoy and learn from on this special day.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education , expand school choice, roll back new protections for LGBTQ students, and deport millions of undocumented immigrants. Now that the former Republican president is headed to a second term, the question becomes how likely Trump is to act on his most extreme or implausible proposals and what effects students

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Help students celebrate the year that’s been and transition into their next class with confidence, using our range of fabulous transition resources!

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A handy round-up of all the SEND Digest articles from November.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Want to know what Leader’s Digest has been looking into this month?

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Catch-up with the latest news from KS2 Digest this November in this handy round-up article.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

‘Rates of unauthorised absence were 34% higher in the North of England than the South,’ says Child of the North report.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Government announces guidance on changes to tuition fees and maintenance loans.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Catch up on the latest Twinkl Digest EYFS articles designed to keep you informed, encouraged and inspired.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Live with a young child who loves to hear you sing? Keep them entertained with Twinkl Parent’s wide selection of nursery rhymes and songs!

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Your weekly round-up of all the news and advice from Parents' Digest.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - Wonderful Weekend Ideas!

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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.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Education Secretary champions a need for stability and ‘great teachers’ in the classroom.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Support your child to learn about Remembrance Day with our lovely resources, designed to commemorate this historic event so that future generations don’t forget.

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Twinkl International Publishing

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Domesticated for thousands of years for their wool and meat, llamas are the star of our blog about World Llama Day. We also have fun facts about llamas and a wide range of fantastic llama-themed activities for your child to support their home learning.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Twinkl Parents Wellbeing Newsletter - World Kindness Day

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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

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Twinkl Parents Ages 7 - 9 Newsletter - Remembrance Weekend

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Twinkl Parents Ages 7 - 9 Newsletter - Weekend Fun for Everyone!

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - Ways to Remember

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Our weekly ECT newsletter to help you go into the classroom feeling confident!

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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