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Getting to the Bottom of Shadow IT in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Shadow IT is not inherently bad; it’s actually an opportunity for teachers, administrators and staff to be more efficient and better serve students. And the main objections to shadow IT — such as fragmented data silos, lack of support, opaque budgets and inconsistent data management — don’t apply to every shadow IT project. What’s the Big Problem with Shadow IT?

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How College Admission Consulting Services Improve Your Chances Of Acceptance

Ask a Tech Teacher

How College Admission Consulting Services Improve Your Chances Of Acceptance Navigating the complex college admissions process can be challenging for students and their families, especially for first-timers. With increasing competition, particularly for spots at prestigious institutions, the stakes are higher than ever. For this reason, college admissions consulting services have emerged as essential resources, providing expert guidance to help students maximize their chances of acceptance.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

eSchool News

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Stop using AI to replicate outdated teaching–get creative, instead For more news on edtech priorities, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Back-to-school season comes with highs and lows, and along with those mixed emotions come trends and predictions around edtech tools, digital learning resources, and important curricular objectives.

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A New Book Argues Grades Are Failing Students. Here’s Why

techlearning

Joshua R. Eyler gives the U.S. grading system an “F” in his new book, "Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, And What We Can Do About It.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

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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More gifted students need accelerated paths

eSchool News

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. I went to high school at age 11. Within two years, I had run out of math and Spanish classes there, so I walked from my public school campus to nearby Lewis and Clark College to study differential equations, symbolic logic, and the plays of 1830s Spain.

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Getting Started With Word Walls

TeachThought - Learn better.

contributed by Samantha Saumell , I Have, Not I Am All teachers want to help students become successful readers and writers. Whether students like reading or writing, they are readers and writers, whether they know it or not. Students sometimes think that they only ‘write’ in school. But the truth is they write every time they text a friend, write a list, write a card, or even message a friend on a video game.

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Video gaming improves mental well-being, landmark study finds

ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

A pioneering study titled 'Causal effect of video gaming on mental well-being in Japan 2020-2022,' published in Nature Human Behaviour, has conducted the most comprehensive investigation to date on the causal relationship between video gaming and mental well-being. This research, the first to demonstrate this relationship using real-life data, challenges commonly held views about the effects of gaming.

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Morning Work Made Easy

Twinkl International Publishing

Morning seat work sets the tone for the day, helping students ease into the school day with focus and routine. In this blog, we'll explore the purpose and benefits of morning work, offer tips to keep it engaging and meaningful, and share ten creative ideas to get you started!

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Shifting the Educational Landscape by Changing How We Learn Math

MIND Research Institute

In today's Generation Alpha, where screens tend to take precedence over human interaction, the key is not just the time spent on screens but the quality of activities engaged in while using them. With this in mind, the impact of digital learning can be more scalable with increased community and family engagement. The introduction of touchscreens has the potential to revolutionize learning by providing interactive experiences that not only transcend language barriers, but allow kids to delve deep

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A New Free Environmental Education Resource From Subaru

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Subaru is working with Discovery Education to give you a new cross curricular resource program on environmental education as part of Discovery’s Environmental Education Initiative. Listen as Shira Haaz, Subaru’s Corporate Responsibility Director, tells us about this program and the Keep Reading A New Free Environmental Education Resource From Subaru The post A New Free Environmental Education Resource From Subaru appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

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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eSports—More Than Just Fun and Games

eSchool News

What does eSports phenomenon mean for the broader educational landscape? Schools that embrace eSports are starting to see changes in student engagement and participation. eSports can be a powerful tool for inclusion, offering students who might not excel in traditional sports or academics a chance to shine. It’s also a way to bring a sense of community and school spirit into the classroom.

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190+ Fall Words From A-Z for Kids [Free Downloadable List]

SplashLearn

Fall is a beautiful season full of colors, fun activities, and cozy moments. In this blog, you’ll discover a variety of fall words and phrases that capture the magic of the season. From autumn words like “harvest” to phrases that bring autumn to life, these words will help you celebrate everything that makes fall special. […] The post 190+ Fall Words From A-Z for Kids [Free Downloadable List] first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital

eSchool News

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello , developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of early-age children’s books, and free access to the Ello app at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital to help support children hospitalized during their long-term care. In addition to books, this initiative includes literacy activities to help children’s learning journey and bring joy to their lives during their hospital stay

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Engage2Serve Expands into the U.S. Market with Comprehensive Scholarship Management Solution

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Engage2Serve, a leading provider of student lifecycle CRM software solutions, is expanding its footprint in the U.S. by introducing advanced scholarship management solutions designed to support educational institutions and scholarship organizations in streamlining their scholarship processes and enhancing student support. Keep Reading Engage2Serve Expands into the U.S.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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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The best EMS YouTube podcast for paramedic students

Brainscape

Ever since Brainscape dropped our enormously successful NREMT Paramedic and EMT flashcard collections , y’all have been clamoring for practice tests. And we get it! When it comes to studying for the NREMT certification exams, practice questions are more coveted than the last charger in a room full of dying phones. Why? Because when you have a career-dependent exam barrelling towards you like that booby-trap boulder in Indiana Jones, nothing quells the anxiety quite as much as answering pr

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Global EdTech Leader Honored with Multiple Awards for Innovation

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Global edtech leader Discovery Education has been presented with multiple honors from the 8th Annual Tech Edvocate Awards. The Tech Edvocate Awards highlight the best that edtech has to offer by recognizing outstanding companies, people, and products. Discovery Education – Keep Reading Global EdTech Leader Honored with Multiple Awards for Innovation The post Global EdTech Leader Honored with Multiple Awards for Innovation appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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New (Free) Webinar - "Your Library as a Polling Place: Election Site Security for November 5, 2024"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Your Library as a Polling Place: Election Site Security for November 5, 2024 Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : The United States national presidential election this year promises to be an emotional event. It’s hard to recall when an election has created such strong feelings on both sides.

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Kognity Launches Next Generation Science Standards Earth and Space Science Course

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The new course makes students active participants in the scientific process, helps them learn critical thinking, and fosters a love for exploration Kognity, a digital science company that bridges the gap between expert NGSS curriculum and classroom implementation, making science Keep Reading Kognity Launches Next Generation Science Standards Earth and Space Science Course The post Kognity Launches Next Generation Science Standards Earth and Space Science Course appeared first on American Consort

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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IV Edición del Congreso Online ¡Vuelta al Cole Twinkl!

Twinkl International Publishing

Llega la Vuelta al Cole y Twinkl España celebra la IV Edición del Congreso Online ¡Vuelta al Cole Twinkl!, nuestro Webinar gratuito y en directo. Desde el 29 de agosto hasta el 3 de septiembre estaremos compartiendo experiencias y consejos de docentes y especialistas en diferentes niveles y campos en materia de Educación. Acá te dejamos todo lo que necesitas saber para no perderte nada de este evento.

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North Carolina Virtual Academy Summer Camp Boosts Third Grade Reading Proficiency Through Reading Eggs Program

American Consortium for Equity in Education

In only three weeks, 77% of students showed significant improvement in reading, enabling them to progress from grade three to grade four. North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) and 3P Learning announced new results today from an online summer learning camp Keep Reading North Carolina Virtual Academy Summer Camp Boosts Third Grade Reading Proficiency Through Reading Eggs Program The post North Carolina Virtual Academy Summer Camp Boosts Third Grade Reading Proficiency Through Reading Eggs Program

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Further TA pay negotiations rejected: ‘The offer made is full and final’

Twinkl International Publishing

The Local Government Association (LGA) respond to a letter sent by NJC unions – UNISON, GMB and Unite – earlier in August.

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VHS Learning Dean, Amy Michalowski, Lends Expertise on Quality Online Programs to NSQ Updates

American Consortium for Equity in Education

VHS Learning once more has a hand in setting national standards for quality online education. Amy Michalowski, the nonprofit’s Dean and an executive board member of the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA), is co-leading a refresh of the National Standards Keep Reading VHS Learning Dean, Amy Michalowski, Lends Expertise on Quality Online Programs to NSQ Updates The post VHS Learning Dean, Amy Michalowski, Lends Expertise on Quality Online Programs to NSQ Updates appeared first on American

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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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Preparing for the 11+ English Edition

Twinkl International Publishing

The English component of the 11+ exam is designed to assess students' reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. As a tutor, your role is to build a strong foundation in these areas. Here are our top tips to get you started!

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Are Educators a Natural Fit for Public Office? These Candidates Think So

Edsurge

When Tim Walz was announced as Kamala Harris’ running mate earlier this month, his ascendancy helped to elevate the idea of educators serving in public office. Walz, who served several terms in Congress before becoming the governor of Minnesota in 2018, is a former high school social studies teacher and football coach who, to this day, holds those identities close.

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What Is National Sporting Heritage Day?

Twinkl International Publishing

What is National Sporting Heritage Day? In this blog, we have activities and facts to help your child to learn about UK sporting history.

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‘More trustworthy’ AI will help teachers save time

Twinkl International Publishing

A new government project aims to improve AI’s ability to assist teachers with marking and lesson planning.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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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30 Contoh Percakapan Bahasa Inggris 2 Orang Tentang Kegiatan

Twinkl International Publishing

Bahasa Inggris merupakan bahasa internasional yang penting untuk dipelajari di era globalisasi saat ini. Kemampuan berbahasa Inggris yang baik dapat membuka berbagai peluang, seperti melanjutkan pendidikan ke luar negeri dan mendapatkan pekerjaan yang lebih baik. Ikuti 30 contoh percakapan bahasa Inggris 2 orang untuk latihan.

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What is Place Value? Explained for Key Stage 1

Twinkl International Publishing

Understanding place value in key stage 1 is crucial for mastering mathematical concepts. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to teaching, this guide is packed with tips, activities and insights to help you confidently support your students' mastery of place value.

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29 Early Learning and Childcare Child-Friendly September Event and Activity Ideas

Twinkl International Publishing

Welcome to our roundup of exciting September events and activity ideas for Early Learning and Childcare! Whether you're looking for engaging activities to keep your little ones occupied or for events that spark their curiosity, September offers great opportunities to extend their interests. In this blog, we'll highlight some exciting events happening this month and provide a variety of creative ideas and resources to inspire you and your children.