Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular in the education sector, with many schools and universities leveraging its services to enhance the learning experience for their students. By harnessing the power of AI, educators can better engage with their students, helping them learn faster and more efficiently. AI also has the potential to help educators identify, understand, and address learning gaps.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Here are some activities for Groundhog Day–February 2nd: Fun Facts About Groundhogs –video Groundhog Day Digital Activities –grades 3-5 Groundhog Day for Kids –a video Groundhog Day Games Groundhog Day Teaching Resources History of Groundhog Day –from History.com Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Website Why Groundhogs Supposedly Predict the Weather –video If this is the 100th day of school, here are resources for that: Geography As a class, come up with two locatio

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Productivity and Organizing - resources Resources, Tips and ideas for being more productive and organized. A “poster” is at end. I've been working on my productivity and organizing for decades, starting with notebooks and binders, then paper organizers, PDAs and today's tools. All these tools are needed, but so are ways to be productive. Here are some resources for you: Resources and Links: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People-Outline , 7 Habits of Highly Effective People-Wikipedia Great for ever

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The Google Classroom product manager and adaptive learning project manager at Google share tips for utilizing the popular learning management system

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Jasper is a powerful content generation tool that enables users to quickly and easily produce high-quality content. It uses natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning algorithms to analyze user input and generate text in response. Compared to ChatGPT, Jasper is absolutely the best. Unlike ChatGPT, Jasper has built-in features that help users create more detailed and engaging content with a higher degree of accuracy and efficiency.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience and trust from students who initially might feel vulnerable and out of place. Schools are challenged by the growing number of English learners in their classrooms, with some districts having as many as 100 different native languages spoken by their students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, launched 95 Phonics Core Program® Word Study, Grades 4 and 5. The new program extends the evidence-based classroom success of 95 Percent Group’s K-3 program, a Tier 1 solution for whole class and small group instruction, supporting explicit, structured literacy instruction.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Interacty is an online platform that allows teachers and educators to create learning games and interactive worksheets to work with students at school and online. In a sense, Interacty works resembles Kahoot, Blooket, Quizlet, Quizizz, and other services that allow you to create game-based learning materials. However, there are also several differences that set Interacty apart.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif. — IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced that it has been added to Utah’s K-12 Math Personalized Learning Software Grant list by the state’s STEM Action Center. The approval signals to educators that IXL Math is backed by rigorous research to support its effectiveness in Utah and opens up grant funding for schools and districts to adopt the platform.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

BENETECH , BOOKSHARE AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY If you don’t about Bookshare and how they help children with special needs , particularly sight challenges, listen to their CEO Ayan Keshore tell you and your school and district all about it The post BENETECH , BOOKSHARE AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Teachers (and administrators) appreciate breaks as much as students do. Time away from the classroom allows teachers to clear their minds, celebrate the holidays, relax with family and friends, and maybe catch up on grading or lesson planning in comfy clothing, slippers, and with a ready cup of tea or coffee at hand. Now that teachers have returned to their classrooms refreshed and ready for the second half of the year, school districts should have a plan to help them maintain that energy — and

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Sell Courses Online

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Starting an online community can be a great way to gain a following and advertise your business.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Derby, Kansas – Derby North Middle School (DNMS) in Derby, Kansas, has found a unique and effective way to build culture and increase student engagement with the help of Rise Vision digital signage software and Class Intercom. DNMS had faced issues with their previous digital signage provider, including hard-to-use software, inconsistent uptime, and lack of support.

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Sell Courses Online

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Starting an online community can be a great way to gain a following and advertise your business.

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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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MiddleWeb

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We cannot continue to subject students to practices that are clearly not working. In Collective Leader Efficacy, former principal Peter M. DeWitt shows how to move forward in a team effort, empowering educators to center on students, writes district HR leader Brian Taylor. The post Strengthen Instructional Leadership Teams first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Are you tired of drowning in emails, feeling the pressure to be always connected, and struggling to keep up with the constant flow of messages? If so, this free webinar is what you need. Trust me, I’ve been in your shoes. There’s too much stuff to remember and endless demands on our time and focus. I’ve felt this pressure weigh down hard on me.

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MiddleWeb

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The 2nd edition of Jenny Rankin’s First Aid for Teacher Burnout offers "realistic strategies teachers can apply to alleviate the major burnout-inducing problems and find sustainable success at work.” Reviewer Anne Anderson shares Rankin's ways to recognize burnout and respond. The post Effective First Aid to Quash Teacher Burnout first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

BENETECH, BOOKSHARE AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY If you don’t know about Bookshare and how they help children with special needs, particularly sight challenges, listen to their CEO Ayan Kishore tell you and your school and district all about it. The post BENETECH, BOOKSHARE AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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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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Brainscape

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

“The swiftest way to triple your success is to double your investment in personal development.” - Robin Sharma If you’ve heard of Brainscape before, you’ll probably know that it’s a flashcard app that uses spaced repetition to help you learn any content-heavy subject much faster. It’s like a pocket tool for academic and professional growth, whether your priority is acing high school biology, the bar exam, or an advanced business certification.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We’re so happy to introduce Contributing Writer Lauren Jewett! Lauren was chosen as a Champion of Equity for Special Education in the 2022 Excellence in Equity Awards and we are excited to be sharing her expertise with special education teachers Keep Reading Q&A With Contributing Writer Lauren Jewett The post Q&A With Contributing Writer Lauren Jewett appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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The Thinking Stick

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Jeff and Tricia talk about the importance of curiosity as we continue to consider new tools like Chat GPT and generative AI. They explore what it might mean to think about generative AI as it intersects with information literacy and media literacy. Patrick Holt (Dean of Learning at XCL World Academy) kindly shares what’s being discussed at his school and how curiosity is being amplified in the classrooms and hallways.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

When COVID-19 forced college courses online, Stuart Middleton, a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland in Australia, was having trouble connecting with his remote students. So he decided to try to meet them where he heard they were happy to spend time — on TikTok. He started creating videos on TikTok, and he worked to make his posts fit the playful spirit of the platform.

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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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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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! Hidden in more than 4,000 pages of the omnibus appropriations bill that President Biden signed in December is funding for a key education initiative that advocates have been pushing for decades.

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