EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Major evolutions in technology are often hard to pin to a specific time or place, but this is not the case for artificial intelligence. Although AI has been around in various forms for decades — including Microsoft’s Clippy and Google’s autofill feature for online searches — its recent evolution has made it impossible to ignore. “When we talk about AI today, what we’re really talking about is post-Nov. 30: the rollout of generative AI, and ChatGPT as the first one out of the gate,” says Mark Sch

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As I listened to the keynote by Sam Altman of OpenAI, they unveiled some amazing things three days a go, one of which is the ability to make your own GPT. So I did. Did what? I made DIVAA, the Digital Interactive Virtual AP Assistant to help my AP Computer Science Principles with Python and AP Content.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Left-brain or Right-brain Dominant? Explore the Ideal Subjects to Nurture your Strengths Choosing what to study after high school can be tough. A popular theory that aids some students in their decision-making process is the left-brain vs right-brain theory. It suggests that people have a dominant side of their brain, which influences their thinking and learning styles.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Key points: It’s essential that the edtech industry and education leaders work together on AI use Transparency and equity are key See related article: 5 positive ways students can use AI For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page A new framework intends to guide the edtech industry’s implementation of AI in education in a purpose-driven, transparent, and equitable manner that enables critical tools for personalized and enhanced learning experiences and improv

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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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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Award-winning supervisor of technology and data Frank Pileiro is stepping down from his district position. He shares his thoughts on what his successor might face.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Key points: Communication is key for a successful school year Educators also prioritize self-care and mental health See related article: 5 tips I’m excited to share with first-year teachers For more news on school year priorities, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Education news is full of trends and predictions for the new school year, but hearing from the folks doing the work is a more direct path to understanding what educators need at this moment.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Nearly one year ago, Tennessee school districts warned thousands of parents that because of a new state law, third grade students could be held back a year if they are not reading on grade level by spring. The law — which created “a little bit of a firestorm” according to one of its legislative co-sponsors — was seen by supporters as a necessary step to address lagging literacy rates in the state.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Six months into his tenure as Discovery Education’s new CEO, I had the chance to Zoom in with Jeremy Cowdrey as he reflected on the state of education post-pandemic and the persistent need for edtech innovations. It was a refreshingly unscripted conversation—not often the case with senior executives—about the accelerated adoption of technology, the shift in teacher perspectives, and the importance of intentional AI implementation.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast As the demand for STEM skills grows, so too does the question of if and why we need it in the classroom. During the edLeader Panel “ Implementing Successful PBL + STEM Initiatives ,” Jorge Valenzuela, education leadership coach, author, and Lifelong Learning Defined podcast host, talked with Superintendent of Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District (MI) Mark Whelton and STEM Facilitator at The Oakwood School (NC) Christopher Young about how to br

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Dr. Howie Knoff is back with us He’s has worked on many special ed cases and feels the number of cases overall will increase as more and more children move into special ed and there are so many shortages of Keep Reading HELPING SCHOOLS REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL ED CASE LITIGATION The post HELPING SCHOOLS REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL ED CASE LITIGATION appeared first on The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This post first appeared at Grading For Growth on November 6, 2023. In alternative grading systems that follow the Four Pillars framework , students have clearly defined standards for what they need to learn and how to demonstrate that they’ve learned it; and reattempts without penalty so that they can take the helpful feedback they receive from us, process it, and iterate on it.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education , a Riverside Insights company and the leading provider of social-emotional skills assessment and intervention solutions, and Committee for Children , the leading provider of social-emotional curriculum programs in the U.S., announced today that they will partner to offer four co-developed assessments to support schools in demonstrating the impact of evidence-based social and emotional programs.

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Mira Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Next fall’s $190 billion federal funding cliff may be causing almost as many sleepless nights as the pandemic did. For superintendents and other K12 district leaders, early Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds were essential for one-time emergency spending. Later, districts spent more to address learning loss, staffing needs, and other capacity-building to support full recovery.

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Minga

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Keeping classrooms full and punctual is a mission possible with the right strategies in place. Implementing effective attendance improvement strategies goes beyond basic classroom or tardy management—it fundamentally shapes the educational environment. It’s crucial for students to understand that showing up on time is just as important as showing up at all.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — At 19, Elizabeth Clews knew attending community college while balancing a full-time job and caring for a newborn would be hard. But she wanted to give it a shot. This story also appeared in The Washington Post After a few months, the single mom, who had just exited the foster care system, realized she wasn’t doing well enough to pass her classes at Ventura College.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Keeping classrooms full and punctual is a mission possible with the right strategies in place. Crafting an effective attendance and tardy policy goes beyond mere classroom management strategies or routines—it shapes the learning environment. It’s crucial for students to understand that showing up on time is just as important as showing up at all.

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