Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There are great reasons to use online videos to learn math: Visual Learning: for many, this makes complex topics easier to understand Flexibility: access content at their own pace Engagement: engaging and interactive Review and Replay: revisit specific sections of a video as many times as needed to reinforce understanding. Supplementary Learning: complement traditional learning Here are ten online resources for teaching math that I think you’ll like (for updates to this list, click here

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In my last blog post titled “ Part I: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning ,” I explored the benefits of shifting from explicit teaching as a whole class experience to a differentiated small group experience. I wanted to highlight how teachers can use blended learning models , like the station rotation, to differentiate their instruction and modeling sessions better to meet the needs of small groups of learners.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A few years on from district-wide remote learning spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, Principal Darren A. Cole-Ochoa has observed the students at Truan Junior High re-adapting to in-person schooling fall along a spectrum. “When we got into the classroom, the students were shy. They didn't want to work in groups. They had a wall,” Cole-Ochoa says of the students in the small town of Elsa, Texas.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Explore Digital Promise’s free resources available to help CTE educators prepare students for a global workforce.

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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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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Congratulations! You have created the “next big thing” in education and it’s time to share it with the world. You know your goal is to get it in the hands of teachers and have them inspire the world using it so you can begin to build saturation in the market. How do you do this? The post Dear EdTech Companies, We Need To Talk. Sadly, EdTech Misunderstands the Best Way to Gain Saturation in the Classroom appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The strength of our Dynamic Science curriculum comes from our partnership with science authors and editors all across Texas. That’s why we’re introducing our Meet the Authors’ Series so you can get to know the people who created the unique Science content for Texas learners. Our second interview is with Jenna Shinners. Jenna Shinners took the lead on our Elementary Science content.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Two expert principals from NAESP’s Center for Early Learning Leadership Julie Bloss and Kim Taylor on PreK program leadership and how the pandemic has affected todays Pre K work in schools. The post PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP FOR THE EARLY GRADES appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In this post (and video) you will learn how (and why) to create Microsoft Teams using previously created Outlook Email Distribution groups. The post Convert Your Outlook Groups to Interactive Microsoft Teams appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Key points: Virtual field trips can help engage students in critical STEM education 8 virtual field trips for STEM education How to elevate climate literacy for future scientists For more news on virtual field trips, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Climate change is an increasingly important subject in school curriculums. Today’s students will almost certainly inherit a climate-affected world and will need to understand the mechanisms of global warming if they are to grow into climate-co

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Google Slides is an extremely flexible application that can be used with students of all ages. The post How can Google Slides Help Teach about The Parts of the Body? appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Educators and students working together is the cornerstone of inclusive innovation. During the edLeader Panel “ Inclusive Innovation: How School Districts Can Unlock the Power of R&D to Create Transformative Solutions ,” superintendents from school districts across the country that are part of Digital Promise’s League of Innovative Schools shared how they are using research and development (R&D) as part of inclusive innovation.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The number of courses designed to teach AI skills has boomed on the online platform Udemy since the release of ChatGPT. The post Strong Demand for AI-Focused Workforce Skills, Analysis of Online Platform Finds appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Unprecedented funding has flowed into districts over the last several years as part of pandemic support and recovery efforts. As a result of this increased investment in technology, schools are generating more valuable data than ever—but much of that data isn’t readily available and actionable because it’s siloed in systems that aren’t connected to each other.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Subscribe today! Students from historically marginalized backgrounds are more likely than their advantaged peers to be treated as passive users of technology.

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MiddleWeb

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Emily Mofield offers a practical, realistic and highly readable set of 25 different approaches to teaching in her Vertical Differentiation for Gifted, Advanced and High-Potential Students, a book that almost any classroom teacher would find highly useful, writes Leslie Wise. The post Strategies to Adjust ‘Up’ What Students Know first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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The Thinking Stick

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Give us ten minutes and let us tell you about the ways to lean way into media literacy for the upcoming Superbowl game! ???? Explore our special free guide that kicks off with our BRASS framework and then takes you through ideas for activities: [link] ????? Our three week AI cohort kicks off next week! We only have a few seats left. As a listener you can take 50% off and join us by entering coupon code “PLC3W50” at checkout.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In an effort to expand in the workforce development arena, ETS has acquired the occupational certification and licensing company PSI. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Zum Raises $140M; ETS Acquires Workforce Testing Company appeared first on Market Brief.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Offering almost infinite options, the digital era offers a range of resources designed to enrich the education of healthcare students. The post Navigating The Digital Landscape: 11 Essential Tools For Healthcare Students appeared first on TeachThought.

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

What philosophies and practice do these award winning educators employ? Two winners, Indiana’s Carol Pierobon-Hober and Alabama’s Kimberly Johnson are my honored guests. The post THE NEA FOUNDATION HORACE MANN AWARDS FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Our first Library 2.024 mini-conference: " AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Our call for proposals is now open (see immediately below), and we are announcing today our closing keynote speaker, Dr. Maggie Melo. More information on Dr.

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Think Exam

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In the fast-evolving corporate landscape, particularly in India, the role of Human Resources (HR) has expanded beyond traditional boundaries. Creating a positive candidate experience and maintaining a strong employer brand is critical for organizations looking to attract and retain top talent. A study by Naukri.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

PARAMUS, N.J. — Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today introduced the new edition of myView Literacy , its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program. Combining powerful Science of Reading-based instruction with engaging student-centered practice opportunities, myView Literacy © 2025 is designed to develop strong readers and writers, improving learning outcomes for all students.

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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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