Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2023

Technology has been part of math education for decades, mostly as rote drills and a replacement for worksheets, often to assist in memorizing tables. But it’s grown up since those early days. Check out this article from one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors addressing why tech+math are good partners and where that will go in the future: The Future of Math Education: Integrating Technology in the Classroom Introduction In today’s digital age, it is increasingly necessary to integ

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2023

When Alexis Hancock signed her child up for child care, she wasn’t expecting to have to download an app to participate. When that app began to send her photos of her child, she had some additional questions. That experience is not unique. Across the country, more and more child care programs are signing up to use administrative technology. Some of these tools are mobile apps that allow for easy communication between teachers and families and also facilitate billing.

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techlearning

MARCH 20, 2023

Khan Academy’s Khanmigo learning guide is powered by GPT-4 and Sal Khan says the technology is so powerful it feels like it has passed the Turing Test.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2023

Literacy is the foundation of overall educational success. Reading skills are the gateway to success in every classroom subject. The need to read is not limited to English Language Arts classes; literacy skills are essential in math, history and all other content areas. Beyond the classroom, literacy is an essential daily life skill. Not being able to read has a profound effect on our self-esteem, social-emotional skills and imagination.

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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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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

How much time do you think the average K–3 student spends learning about science? Thirty minutes a day? An hour a day? Well, according to the 2018 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education , K–3 students spent an average of 89 minutes studying ELA, 57 minutes learning math, and a miniscule 18 minutes a day on science. These numbers aren’t too surprising when you consider that reading and math are high priorities in early grades.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2023

It seemed like a match made in heaven. This story also appeared in Wired Dominican University of California needed something fresh. The college wanted to offer students a hands-on learning experience in a lucrative tech field blooming in the Bay Area. Make School, a San Francisco-based gaming company turned for-profit educational institution, was already offering a short-term tech boot camp, designed to meet that same goal.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2023

Public school choice appeared to increase overall arrests and days incarcerated for young men in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to a study by three economists, “ Does School Ch o ice Increase Crime? ” circulated by the National Bureau of Economic Research in February 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Bob Leverone Many major cities around the country, from New York and New Orleans to Denver and Los Angeles, have changed how children are assigned to public schools over the past 20 years and now allow f

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MARCH 20, 2023

Nova Education is a science video collection website designed for education.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 20, 2023

So many things going on……what are the priorities… how does it all come together. on top of everything else…… Highland Park IL had to come back after the July 4th mass shooting in town Our good friend , nationally-recognized leader Keep Reading THE DAILY LIFE OF A SUPERINTENDENT The post THE DAILY LIFE OF A SUPERINTENDENT appeared first on Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers. While the content itself provides multicultural access through decodable texts and small group activities, Phonics, Reading, and Me also benefits from artificial intelligence-driven speech recognition technology powered by SoapBox La

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 20, 2023

Every year the NEA Foundation honors teachers from across the country. This year the NEA Foundation will continue its tradition of honoring outstanding public school educators with the Salute to Excellence in Education Gala. This event will happen in Washington, Keep Reading NEA Foundation Honors Exceptional Educators for Service to Their Communities The post NEA Foundation Honors Exceptional Educators for Service to Their Communities appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Sell Courses Online

MARCH 20, 2023

People are willing to pay for your expertise if you can help them accomplish meaningful goals like landing an … Top 12 Profitable Coaching Niches in 2023 (Ultimate Guide) Read More →

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2023

If you only read the headlines about education in the U.S., you would think our situation is hopeless. You would encounter alarming phrases: teacher shortages, pandemic learning loss and historic declines in math and reading scores. You would also know that, during the pandemic, our classrooms changed dramatically (some argue permanently). Under-resourced students and those in rural areas without internet access could not consistently attend classes, either in person or virtually.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 20, 2023

As the world becomes increasingly digital, teachers want their STEM students to be comfortable using technology and digital tools skillfully and with purpose. STEM curriculum expert Anne Jolly identifies five specific STEM skill sets and relates them to dozens of current apps. The post Matching Digital Tools to a Range of STEM Skills first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 20, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "The Joys and Pains of Being a Librarian: The Best and Worst Parts of Your Job." Consider the scope of your library career, however short or long. There have been huge changes in the profession just from 2020 to today. There are lots of examples in your working life with the public that have probably included good and bad situations, routine and highly-abnormal events, cr

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 20, 2023

Discovery Education has been honored by the Cigna Group, a global health company committed to improving health and vitality with a Healthy Workforce Designation for its strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through workplace wellness initiatives. Discovery Keep Reading Discovery Education Honored with Employee Wellness Award The post Discovery Education Honored with Employee Wellness Award appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 20, 2023

As someone in the field of education, it’s possible you’ve kept your business away from digital marketing as much as possible. The traditional belief is that there should be no need to market a service that everyone wants and benefits from. And while there is nothing wrong with this belief, the truth is that times have changed. Today, it is not only imperative for educational institutions to jump on the marketing bandwagon, it’s also become crucial for content creators (whether they are educator

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 20, 2023

Survey findings provides insight about families’ expectations for communicating with and accessing information from their schools Scribbles Software, a leading provider of K-12 records and enrollment software, today released findings of a national parent survey exploring families’ needs and expectations Keep Reading Scribbles Software Community Survey about Educational Records Access Reveals Disparities Based on Age, Income & Type of Community The post Scribbles Software Community Survey ab

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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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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 20, 2023

On the show we are so excited to host Dr. Gina Picha! She explores the strategies and insight inside her new book: Conferring in the Match Classroom. We explore what it means to help learners develop their math identity and to develop their capacity and confidence as problem solvers. This conversation reminds us of the power of building relationships with students and ways we can build more casual conversations into our practice.

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