EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

K–12 schools are responsible for millions of dollars in technology assets that range from student and staff devices to printers and software. However, keeping track of all of these assets can be challenging. School districts that want to make the most of a modern asset tracking solution should keep these best practices in mind. 1. Make an Argument for a Modernized Asset Management Solution Jun Kim, director of technology at Moore Public Schools in Oklahoma, says his district made the argument th

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The post This Cross-Sector Group Will Support the Future of Maker Learning in Southwestern Pennsylvania appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2023

What Student Assignments and Projects Are Considered Most Difficult: Myths and Truths Are you a student who has ever wondered which assignments and projects are the most challenging? We’ve all been there, faced with daunting tasks that seem insurmountable. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the myths and truths surrounding the difficulty of student assignments and projects.

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Ditch That Textbook

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Imagine that your students are reading a novel. Or a chapter in a textbook. (You know how I feel about textbooks, but hey. sometimes, we've got to use them!)It's good that everyone reads the same baseline text. They all get the same foundation, that same core content.But your students aren't all the same. They […] The post Personalize learning with Explore Boards appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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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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Education Elements

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In their 2nd year as a campus, South Texas ISD Virtual Academy saw very strong academic results - outperforming both their region and the state of Texas on end-of-year testing. However, they lacked insight into their students' perception of their experiences at school. Did students feel cared for, or academically challenged in their classwork? Reflecting on research that shows more positive student perceptions contribute to continued academic growth, principal Maribel Valdez decided to conduct t

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Emerging technologies have the potential to reshape the educational landscape. From the earliest stages, as Pre-K parents search for activities and resources to nurture their child's growth, to K-12 schools adopting technology to improve student outcomes and operational efficiencies, the impact of modern learning tools is undeniable. The broader post-secondary landscape, including higher education and workforce development, has also quickly embraced online learning and up-skilling opportunities

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For many rural students, higher education means waking up before the sun four days a week, then driving an hour through cornfields or pine forests to reach the only college for 100 miles. It’s a far cry from the awkward parental drop-off, search for elusive twin XL sheets and Olivia Rodrigo wall poster most people associate with the back-to-college season.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Inspirational math quotes are the topic of our post today. I scoured the web and curated for you these wonderful math quotes to spark a love and appreciation of math among our kids and students. These little nuggets of wisdom capture so much of what I love about the world of mathematics and its transformative power in education. They encapsulate a broad range of feelings, attitudes, and deep insights about this often misunderstood subject.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Key points: STEM education has myriad academic and career benefits for students STEM-focused schools can engage their surrounding communities and stakeholders to craft strong learning programs See related article: 5 science and technology videos to get students talking For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page The benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education are numerous, and one would be hard-pressed to find a school district that doesn’t

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Welcome back to another post in our “Education Entertainment” series! Today, we’re stepping away from classroom tech and diving into something we all look forward to, but often with mixed feelings—retirement. Yes, the golden years when we swap lesson plans for travel plans and staff meetings for… well, absolutely anything we want.

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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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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For as long as Jake Price has been a teacher, Wolfram Alpha — a website that solves algebraic problems online — has threatened to make algebra homework obsolete. This story also appeared in The Associated Press and The Seattle Times Teachers learned to work around and with it, said Price, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science at the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Sam Labs is a block-based creative tool that helps with STEAM learning is a physical and digital way.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Key points: The science of reading can and should guide curriculum design Efficacy research evaluates how faithfully teachers use literacy programs and the outcomes students achieve See related article: 4 big benefits of professional development for adolescent reading instruction For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Prior to the pandemic, reading achievement had been showing little to no growth in the National Assessment of Educational Progress data.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Both IEPs and edtech share a similar promise: helping deliver personalized learning so that every child reaches their potential. But while IEPs focus on reaching kids who have already experienced difficulties, edtech is supposed to level the field before students have issues. However, as noted by experts during the edLeader Panel “ The Future of Personalized Instruction Is Here: An IEP for Every Student ,” there’s usually more focus on the “t

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 23, 2023

READY OR NOT, HERE IT COMES… ,,, and so we turn to the experts at COSN for some advice; ShahrIyar Khazei, Senior Advisor to the CTO at the LA County Office of Education and also CTO of the Year as named Keep Reading HOW READY CAN WE BE FOR AI IN K12? The post HOW READY CAN WE BE FOR AI IN K12? appeared first on The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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MiddleWeb

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Explainer videos are challenging for multilingual learners because of the dense academic language, the rapid speaking pace and the large amount of content covered. Language specialist Tan Huynh shares strategies he uses to help MLs maximize the ‘learning gold’ videos offer. The post Keys to Making Videos Comprehensible to MLs first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Discovery Education and Verizon today announced a new virtual experience – Bridge to the Future: A Virtual Field Trip into Extended Reality – showing students in grades 6-12 the possibilities of the immersive world. This virtual field trip builds upon Keep Reading New Virtual Field Trip Explores Extended Reality The post New Virtual Field Trip Explores Extended Reality appeared first on The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

LIVONIA, Mich. – After a comprehensive and successful two-year pilot with more than 900 students, MedCerts has launched a training program for high school students to earn a nationally recognized credential in Allied Healthcare and Health IT careers. When the student successfully completes the online didactic training and has graduated, they are able to funnel directly into open jobs with partner employers or if they choose, take advantage of the MedCerts Prior Learning Assessment Cre

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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.

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The Thinking Stick

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Discover how Sherard Duvall went from spinning beats to spinning tales that captivate and educate. In a surprising twist, this DJ-turned-filmmaker found that the language of screens held the key to bridging the gap between storytelling and education. Join him on a journey where the power of human connection meets the magic of screen language. Get ready to dive into the world of screen language, where the episode dives deep and enables listeners to: Discover the power of media literacy education

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

SYDNEY – Canva , the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, today announced the launch of a suite of K-12 education products as part of its Canva for Education platform, making it the first company to introduce AI-powered educational tools at scale. The new suite of offerings – which includes a range of AI tools, interactive lessons, and curriculum-supporting content – takes Canva from a classroom design tool to an end-to-end education platform capable of producing and teaching

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Aspiring teachers work toward degrees while working in school systems BloomBoard, a leading Pennsylvania-based talent development provider for K–12 school districts, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Point Park University, a dynamic and growing Pittsburgh-based university and statewide leader in Keep Reading Point Park University, BloomBoard partnership takes on PA teacher shortage with innovative degree program The post Point Park University, BloomBoard partnership takes on PA t

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Phenix City, Ala.— Phenix City Schools is proud to announce the exceptional success of our robotics teams at the recent “Bots at the Fair” tournament. The competition brought together 24 teams from various schools, showcasing their robotics skills and innovation in the VEX Robotics Competition. The day’s highlight was Team 36867D, composed of Brookelyn Bedford and Taelynn Teel, who secured the prestigious “Excellence Award.” This remarkable achievement places them a

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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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Brainscape

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We all love ourselves a bit of money—even if our relationship with it is complicated—but whether by accident or design, most of us plough through adulthood without really understanding how money works and how to bend the system to our advantage. How else do you explain the fact that most people happily rack up credit card debt, sign up for timeshares, and pay financial advisors 1% of their net worth instead of managing their investments themselves?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) today announced the launch of the ALAS Sister Schools Program, a year-long partnership in which teams of students from schools in the continental US and Puerto Rico collaborate on projects focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). A total of eight schools have been selected to participate in the inaugural program.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We've just posted a new "Ask Dr. Steve" blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Getting Staff Buy-in for Emergency Training," prompted by the following question from an attendee of Dr Albrecht's training: We do bi-monthly trainings via Power Point for safety topics (Medical Emergencies, Tornado/Severe Weather, Code Adam, Active Threat, Personal Safety/Building Evacuation, and Bomb Threats).

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Hansen's Link to Tech

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This brief technology tip video models how to access Google Translate and use their variety of media tools including the following translations Text: Speak, type or copy and paste text for direct translations of your text in any language in the Google translate library. Images: You can either copy and paste or upload in image for text translation. This will translate any readable text that is available within the image and augment the image with the translated text.

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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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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Higher Education newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Thursday with trends and top stories about higher education. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: Choosing a college has always been an excruciating, time-consuming process for prospective students and their families.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Back in March of this year, EdSurge published my article outlining the nearly 400-year history of higher education in America, how that past shapes the way the country views colleges today, and why microcredentials , while critical to the future of the U.S. economy, are causing a dilemma for the academy. Since then, I have enjoyed serving on various panels like those with the Colorado Business Roundtable discussing the future of higher education and its intersection with economic and workforce n

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 23, 2023

AI 3D model generators are the topic of our blog post today! 3D modeling has come a long way, transcending from complex CAD software to more user-friendly platforms. We in the education sphere have benefited a lot from developments in this technology. And now that AI takes over 3D design, the learning possibilities are even bigger. In fact, the emergence of AI 3D Model Generators is becoming a locomotive of creativity and higher-order thinking within educational settings.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2023

House Republicans recently returned to one of their favorite targets for spending cuts: the country’s most vulnerable youth and the schools that serve them. Their plan would represent a major setback to efforts to achieve racial equity in our nation’s public schools. During the latest battle over preventing a government shutdown, Republicans called for cutting Title 1 education grants earmarked for low-income students by 80 percent, which would mean a loss of nearly $15 billion in funding for sc

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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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