Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The hottest disruptive technology to come to education since iPads is ChatGPT. It sounds too simple when I read the dozens of articles that fill the internet so I asked the AI to tell me what it was: “ChatGPT is a computer program that generates text based on what you type to it. It uses advanced language processing to understand your prompt and respond with relevant, coherent text.
A Principal's Reflections
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Assisting others to be their best is something that we all can do through feedback. Sometimes it is as simple as making an effort to point out commendations that serve as validation and pieces of advice to improve performance. However, sometimes our delivery and words mean otherwise. It is vital to make the distinction between feedback and criticism.
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Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Artificial intelligence is growing by leaps and bounds. It's no longer science fiction anymore! Lots of AI tools can serve as our own personal assistants -- answering questions, helping us write text, create images, speak more effectively, and more. Time has always been a barrier in the classroom. Most teachers would agree that they would be able […] The post 15 AI tools for the classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Numerous districts invested in additional tech resources during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet remote learning needs. Now that students are back in the classroom, many of those tools are continuing to play a key role in K–12 education. Ninety-four percent of public schools say they’re providing digital devices such as laptops or tablets to students who need them for the 2022-2023 school year, according to U.S.
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.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Danielle Caldwell has been operating her home-based child care program, The Children’s Room, for 27 years. But lately, she’s been considering other career options. The North Carolina child care provider has long known that her work would not lead to riches, but years ago, that was less of a concern. “When I got into this, it was about making it fun.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
With Google Bard, an AI text-generator and search assistant, Google hopes to match the popularity of ChatGPT
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Getting started with Google Slides as a teacher is fun and easy! This powerful and versatile platform offers numerous advantages over PowerPoint, and with a little bit of practice, you'll be able to use it just as effectively. The post Getting Started with Using Google Slides appeared first on Teacher Tech.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Edtech leader Jim Klein developed Ubermix to create an affordable way to provide students with robust computing power.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Valentine’s Day breaks up the winter doldrums and gives students a chance to create heart-shaped crafts and share candy or gifts with classmates. This year, give students some insight into the history behind the holiday. How did Valentine’s Day begin? Why do we celebrate it today? What IS love? And, most importantly: Which candy is your favorite?
techlearning
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Instilling a love of learning in our students can pay many long-term dividends
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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.
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
LOS ANGELES — It’s no secret that Americans are doubting the value of higher education these days. Perhaps that’s why years of dramatic enrollment declines, mounting student debt and threat of a recession led American Council on Education (ACE) president Ted Mitchell to issue sharp warnings last week to a group of college administrators. “What do families need most?
Education Superhighway
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Libraries have always played a critical role in accelerating digital adoption. A report by the American Library Association (ALA) states that 88% of all public libraries offer formal or informal digital literacy programming to community residents. However, the unprecedented investments in broadband included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), provide a unique opportunity for library workers to lend their expertise in helping underserved and unserved low-income households and th
Sell Courses Online
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
People join online communities expecting to learn in a safe environment where they can feel seen, known, and accepted.
Marketplace K-12
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Record-high state tax revenues last year have made way for increased education spending in governors' proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The post Helped by Strong State Revenues, Governors Call for Boosting Spending on K-12 Education appeared first on Market Brief.
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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.
edWeb.net
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast edWeb recently presented a PD in Action edLeader Panel entitled, “ All-in-One Virtual Professional Learning to Support Your Whole Staff ,” hosted by Melissa Hodgson, Manager of Professional Learning at edWeb, and Dr. Robin Knutelsky, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Human Resources at Northern Highlands Regional High School (NJ).
techlearning
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Our picks for top education technology, grades K-8
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO – Ignite! Reading , a rapidly growing provider of virtual tutoring services that enable K-12 schools to dramatically accelerate student reading progress, closed a $10 Million Series A round of financing, led by Rethink Education. Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin and founding or current partners from Comcast Ventures, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Emergence Capital, Hellman & Friedman and Wing Venture Capital also participated in the financing as individual investors.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Our picks for top education technology, grades 9-12
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.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Meth on the Walls of Your Library? How to Know, What to Do." Perhaps you‘ve seen the recent story where a library in Englewood, Colorado - a suburb near Denver - had to close for a serious cleaning because people who smoked meth in the building contaminated the restrooms.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Our picks for top higher education technology
The Thinking Stick
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
If you are passionate about STEM, Design, or Art this is a great episode to make time for! On this episode we sit down with Jen Christiansen: a senior graphics editor at Scientific American, where she art directs and produces illustrated information graphics and data visualizations. She began her publishing career in New York at Scientific American in 1996, moved to Washington DC to join the art department of National Geographic, spent four years as a freelance science communicator, then returne
MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
To help combat negative perceptions that can surround administration, DeAnna Miller offers three ways school leaders can cultivate mutual respect among staff: (1) offering meaningful feedback; (2) being highly visible; and (3) not being led astray by the Good Idea Fairy. The post 3 Leadership Moves Help Grow Mutual Respect first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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.
Kitaboo on EdTech
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
With the world shut down amidst the pandemic, the classroom went digital and was followed by upheavals in the learning sphere. We were all, quite forcefully, introduced to eLearning. Educational institutions actively leveraged digital portals and resources to deliver learning solutions and thrive in this evolving world. Online learning platforms supported and enhanced education delivery, driving learning initiatives through digital channels.
Edthena
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
AI for education — its uses, implications, and potential — has been a hot topic of conversation recently. And as an article in Getting Smart pointed out, AI already does and will continue to impact education. So if you’re an educator, instructional coach, or school leader, what does this mean you should know when it comes to artificial intelligence?
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The High School of Fashion Industries in New York City is one of thousands of schools around the country that are offering high-dosage tutoring to students. A new federal survey estimates that 10 percent of U.S. students are receiving this kind of intensive, daily tutoring, which can take place in person or virtually. In this classroom, some students are working with a tutor through a video connection on their laptops.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
2022 marked a confusing year in the world of education innovation. As a friend and school leader said to me a few months ago, “Innovation is dead, right?” She was half joking while perfectly summing up something in the air last year in schools: a pandemic hangover mixed with ongoing, day-to-day challenges of running complex systems. Together, these made many “new” approaches to education feel too overwhelming to even entertain.
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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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