ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Step into a classroom buzzing with excitement and active participation, and you may just be in an active learning space. Forget passive lectures – here, education is a lively, hands-on adventure that sparks curiosity, amplifies engagement, and lets collaboration flourish. So, how can you bring this energy to your classroom design? Whether you’re gearing up for back to school or tweaking your classroom throughout the year, read on to discover how to create the perfect active learning.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

This year’s K–12 IT influencers have been in their educational technology era since long before the Federal Communications Commission’s cybersecurity funding pilot, the revision to the National Educational Technology Plan or any other federal ed tech topics in the spotlight this calendar year. These fervent ed tech experts come from across the U.S., from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2024

What if why you choose to become a teacher determines how successful you will be in the role? Society has always been fascinated to learn about the motivations of famous athletes, entertainers, and politicians and how they came to their profession. We think about their career trajectory and consider its relevance to ourselves or people we know. What if, similarly, we learned about the motivations of aspiring K-12 teachers, and used that to predict how effective they will be and how long they wil

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 5, 2024

Parents know they should talk and read to their young children. Dozens of nonprofit organizations have promoted the research evidence that it will help their children do better in school. But the focus has been on improving literacy. Are there similar things that parents can do with their children to lay the foundation for success in math? That’s important because Americans struggle with math, ranking toward the bottom on international assessments.

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2024

Educational technology adoption has grown significantly in the past decade, and it’s clear that K-12 schools are now comfortable with and embrace the new technology norms. The next step for school leaders is to focus on purchasing edtech strategically, ensuring that these tools genuinely make a positive difference in teaching and learning. Susan Uram Director of Educational Technology at Rockford Public Schools But effectively evaluating edtech products is no small feat.

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techlearning

AUGUST 5, 2024

The University of Central Florida uses hologram technology to “beam” expert speakers into the classroom, help with engineering projects, and more.

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techlearning

AUGUST 5, 2024

Interdisciplinary projects have an uplifting impact on students, teachers, and the educational environment overall, says author, professor, and director Tim Needles

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eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Key points: Sensory spaces help educators support students as they learn to advocate for themselves and their needs Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs Prediction: All schools will embrace sensory spaces For more news on sensory spaces, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub When I was a principal, my assistant principal and I took over an unused classroom and built a sensory space in it.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 5, 2024

Too many of our public schools are missing teachers, especially in hard-to-staff subject areas. We have a teacher shortage, and it could get worse. According to a recent report , last school year, 45 percent of public schools said they were understaffed, and nearly 9 in 10 school districts reported struggling to hire teachers heading into the 2023-24 school year.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 5, 2024

by TeachThought Staff In ‘ Shifts For The Classroom of the Future ,’ Terrell Heick said, “It’s challenging enough to manage a traditional learning environment where the curriculum is handed to you, and meetings are set, and you’re simply there to manage; adding more ingredients to the mix seems like asking for trouble. But the truth is, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to educate children in the face of such radical technological and pedagogical progression.” Compared

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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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Josie Ahlquist

AUGUST 5, 2024

Supervision isn’t for everyone, and not all supervision gigs are created equal. Fresh out of grad school, I landed my first full-time job as a Resident Director at Cal State LA, brimming with ideas and eager to change lives.

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MiddleWeb

AUGUST 5, 2024

2024 is another fantastic year for new middle grades books with many more titles to come in the next few months. ELA teacher Kasey Short introduces titles for school and class libraries that are sure to appeal to your students. Fantasy, immigration, science, WW II, and more! The post Welcome Students with New Fiction for Fall first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 5, 2024

The post Building a District-wide Cybersecurity Culture: Grapevine-Colleyville ISD’s “Beat the Filter” Challenge appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

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The Thinking Stick

AUGUST 5, 2024

???? On our power of play series this week we talk with Nawal Qarooni. ?????Connect with our guest and check out her book: [link] [link] Chapters 00:00 Empowering Children Through Choices and Leadership 02:28 The Role of Play in Decision-Making and Learning 04:17 Libraries as Community Centers for Play 07:41 Communicating the Value of Play to the Broader Community 12:55 The Power of Process-Oriented Play Link from Nawal [link] Want to take this episode further and map out your personal plans for

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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.

Personalized Learning

Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

Early Years in Schools Preparing for September Newsletter 11.08.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

As the new school year approaches, every teacher needs a perfect back-to-school resources bundle to hit the ground running. This means a variety of digital and printable resources to help you organise your classroom, plan lessons, and engage learners. Like templates, lesson planning materials, posters, classroom management tools, you name it! In this blog, we list the top back-to-school resources all in one place to give you a smooth and successful start to the academic year!

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

Explore different ideas and resources to help create your music area in continuous provision. Continuous Provision isn't just about items being in your provision continuously, but it should also be understood as how learning will be continued without adult-led supervision while also providing children with challenges which evolve throughout the year.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

A cup of kindness, a pinch of positivity, a sprinkle of support – the recipe for a great teaching assistant in 2024.

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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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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

Discover tips, book recommendations, morning seat work ideas, and more to make your first day of third grade unforgettable! Perfect for teachers looking to kick off the school year with excitement and confidence.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

78% of settings reported difficulties recruiting staff last year, according to survey.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

In this blog, your child can learn what International Orangutan Day is, as well as discover our fun facts about orangutans for kids.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

5.5% teacher pay offer labelled ‘significant first step’ in teacher pay.

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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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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

This blog reflects on the milestones of the third trimester of pregnancy.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

Many teachers may be unsure about providing feedback and error correction to EAL learners. How can we give feedback constructively and sensitively? Read on to find out useful suggestions and ideas.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

If you are wondering How to Be a Good Friend, then you are in the right place! Our blog provides tips and advice for you to be the best, best friend.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

In this blog, we’re going to tell you how to draw a unicorn step by step. But first, a bit about unicorns you might like to know… If you’re a busy unicorn, then you can skip straight to Step One.

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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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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

17+ Atividades De Volta Às Aulas

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

In this blog, we have ten summer reading activities that don’t require a printer, including a range of eBooks and information about Twinkl Apps.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 5, 2024

This brilliant life cycle story follows a tiny acorn as he grows into a magnificent oak tree. Journey through the seasons and years and watch as the acorn shoots, sprouts and grows!

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