EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Many K–12 schools that operate in the cloud have different technology needs than they did when they made their initial investments. As organizations re-evaluate their cloud environments, they should consider the educational technologies they’re using now as well as the tools they plan to adopt and implement in the future. One such solution proliferating in tech portfolios is artificial intelligence.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Promoted by National Geographic, here’s what you should know about Geography Awareness Week: Too many young Americans are unable to make effective decisions, understand geo-spatial issues, or even recognize their impacts as global citizens. National Geographic created Geography Awareness Week to raise awareness to this dangerous deficiency in American education and excite people about geography as both a discipline and as a part of everyday life.
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Edsurge
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Veteran multimedia producer and professor Lynn Rogoff has long experimented with ways to bring history alive for young people. So as she saw the rise of AI tools, she was quick to try them. In her latest film, “Bird Woman: Sacagawea,” viewers not only watch the story of Sacagawea — the young woman from the Soshone tribe who helped guide the Lewis and Clark Expedition back in 1804 — they can chat with her and ask questions about her life.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Key points: Teachers must accept that there’s no putting the AI genie back in the bottle How much AI is too much? AI’s impact on education: Wider and wiser curricula For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Maybe it’s just me, but it feels as though AI is starting to take over the world. To be clear, I don’t mean this in an “evil robots” sort of way.
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.
EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, and Discovery Education, the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, today announced a new strategic partnership aimed at maximizing student achievement nationwide through the powerful combination of engaging content and state-of-the-art data analytics. Through this collaboration, Otus is now Discovery Education’s preferred platform for assessment, data, and learning insights.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Key points: Math doesn’t have to be boring–the more engaging, the better Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools For more news on math instruction, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub One of the challenges to getting students engaged in math is the perception that it’s a subject where you sit at a desk and do 30 math problems alone.
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Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The post How My Students Overcame Obstacles and Sparked Enthusiasm for STEM appeared first on Digital Promise.
Hapara
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Joliet Public School District 86 is located about 30 miles from Chicago and serves Pre-K through eighth grade. Because students across the district use Chromebooks for learning activities, educators need a digital classroom management solution. To keep learners focused and safe, they use Hpara Highlights , a Chrome browser monitoring tool.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Adding AI to a school’s administrative systems can help save both time and money
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Boston – At the eighth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning has once again made a CSforALL national commitment to advance computer science education. VHS Learning has made a commitment to advancing computer science education every year since the movement’s inception in 2017. The current CSforALL announcement includes 143 commitments from 136 organizations of all types, including schools and school districts, nonprofits, universities and colleges, curriculum and content providers, researchers;
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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.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Focusing on personal interaction can help an IT department go from a dreaded environment to the superheroes of the school.
Lightspeed Systems
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Learn why it is crucial for educators to understand the importance of safeguarding and leveraging technology to combat online bullying
Learning Confluence
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In October 2024 I was contacted by the Sejong City Office of Education, South Korea. Communication was through my GMail, not my university email, which made me think they had looked at my Learning Confluence website or other online material from the K-12 global project days. Through their email I learned that they were running a 1-day conference and invited me to keynote virtually.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
For families in the UK navigating special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and either considering or embarking on Home Education, the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) is the source of much discussion and often confusion. In this guide, we'll answer key questions about EHCPs in the context of Home Education, covering what they are, how they can benefit Home Educators and what the implications of applying for one are.
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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.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — Every weekday morning for six months, instead of taking college classes, 25-year-old Tamari Natelauri made the 45-minute drive from Philadelphia to Voorhees Township, New Jersey, to go to work at a large accounting firm. It’s her dream job – and she hasn’t even graduated from college yet. By the time she walks across the stage at Drexel University’s commencement ceremony in 2027, Natelauri will have spent 11 years of her life – and a lot of money – on higher education, including s
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Hindu Dharma is one of the six major world religions that children will learn about in school alongside Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Sikhi. In this blog, we’ll list 10 facts about Hindu Dharma and introduce you to some of our favourite teaching resources to inspire your planning for RE. Our top 10 facts cover a wide range of topics, from places of worship to festivals, prayer and much more!
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Exploring human experiences through personal stories promotes discussions that focus on facts and individual realities rather than generalizations and stereotypes and helps students develop empathy, compassion and understanding, writes Kasey Short. Reading suggestions included! The post Inspiring Understanding Using Personal Stories first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Annual week raises awareness of issues with bullying in all forms for people of all ages.
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.
MIND Research Institute
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
As we gather to give thanks this season, our hearts are filled with gratitude for all learners and educators who continue to inspire us on our mission to mathematically equip all students to solve the world’s most challenging problems. At MIND, inclusivity isn't just a goal— it's a cornerstone. Our mission extends far beyond the traditional classroom.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Join a focus group of TAs to shape the future of SEND curriculum adaptation.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
CHATGPT AND AI: TRANSFORM YOUR DAILY WORK AND YOUR LIBRARY'S SERVICES A Practical and In-depth Masterclass for Library Staff with Crystal Trice 3.5 hours live online with non-expiring access to the recordings Artificial intelligence is rapidly providing opportunities to transform the ways that we work, we learn, and we serve our communities. This in-depth masterclass is designed to help library staff understand and apply AI tools like ChatGPT in practical, meaningful ways.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
KS2 Digest explores the current behaviour trends in primary schools.
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.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Self-Preservation: Strategies for Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW In today’s challenging and unpredictable environments, many professionals—particularly those in public-facing roles like librarians—are confronted with heightened stress, burnout, and the emotional toll of serving vulnerable or challenging communities.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Learn all about the world that we live in with our Geography activity booklets with daily activities for children aged five to seven.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
This story was originally published by EdNC.org. Unlike North Carolina’s K-12 schools or community colleges, child care programs aren’t consolidated under a public system. That makes it harder for early childhood programs to acquire funding and coordinate recovery from disasters such as Hurricane Helene, creating short- and long-term effects on children, families and communities.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Use our blog to find out all about the science topic of seasonal changes in year 1 and learn about how Twinkl can support your child’s learning at home.
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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
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
WASHINGTON — During Donald Trump’s first term as president, he was reluctant to speak boldly about school choice. That’s according to Kellyanne Conway, an aide to the president back then, and one of his former campaign managers. “He would say ‘Aren’t we the ones who say it [education] is local? Why would the president of the United States bigfoot all that?
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
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