eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
While the pandemic accelerated the demand for virtual learning, it’s clear that online pedagogy is now an integral part of an educator’s toolbox. As part of this shift to hybrid or virtual learning models, today’s educators face a new set of demands – it’s not just about teaching the curriculum; it’s about understanding and leveraging the tools that make learning possible and beneficial.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Keyboarding is a topic that most parents want their children to learn and many schools don’t have time to teach. Of all topics on Ask a Tech Teacher, keyboarding is the most visited. If you’re looking for a curriculum for your K-8 classes, here are two popular ones we offer: The Essential Guide – -a thorough K-8 curricula intended for schools that allot about 45 minutes a week to tech classes.
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Education Elements
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
As more and more high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) become available, we have noticed a tension with districts across the country between being excited about the opportunities for new, rigorous materials, and the concern about when and how to get started. While some district-level decisions are guided by state policy and timelines, there are five components that we have found that will help to shape any district’s academic strategy, regardless of where it is during an adoption window.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
In the wake of ongoing educational challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, educators, families and communities are asking for a more holistic approach to meeting student needs. According to the June 2022 Learning Heroes survey Hidden in Plain Sight , more than 89 percent of parents believe that it is essential for families and teachers to work together to help overcome the pandemic’s impact on learning.
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Below is a collection of some excellent academic search engines that can help you search for and find academic books and journal articles. Unlike mainstream search engines such as Google and Bing, these tools are academically focused providing you with results that are most likely to be relevant to your search queries. These academic search engines were an important part of my digital toolkit as a PhD student.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Do you have a table of student data and need to lookup the guardian name for example? In this how to use XLOOKUP in Google Sheets Alice Keeler shows you how to return values in a table based on a look up value. The post How to Use XLOOKUP in Google Sheets appeared first on Teacher Tech.
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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Feedback is communicating and this can be done in a variety of ways. Emojis are communication and can be used for feedback in a Google Doc. Check out how to give emoji feedback in a Google Doc. The post Google Docs: How to Give Emoji Feedback appeared first on Teacher Tech.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
We have a saying where I work at the Van Andel Institute for Education: “We believe learning should be memorable, meaningful, and fun!” It’s a quote that I earnestly believe in, but I also recognize the challenges that come with this lofty goal. The number of responsibilities teachers must deal with is endless, and the world of education is only growing more uncertain.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Everywhere, it seems, back-to-school has been shadowed by worries of a teacher shortage. This story also appeared in AL.com and The Associated Press. The U.S. education secretary has called for investment to keep teachers from quitting. A teachers union leader has described it as a five-alarm emergency. News coverage has warned of a crisis in teaching.
The Cornerstone for Teachers
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Most upper-grade teachers who implement traditional letter grading have experienced this scenario… One type student receives As, all year long. One type of student receives As and Bs, all year long. One type of students receives Cs, Ds, and Fs, all year long. Students who know how to “do school” tend to do well throughout the school year. We don’t feel too worried about these students because they seem to have come to us prepared to succeed.
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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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Suburban 9-year-olds drove the nationwide decline in reading scores during the pandemic. In math, all groups of students deteriorated. Credit: Allison Shelley for EDUimages. School started on an ominous note this year. On Sept.1, the U.S. Department of Education released disastrous test results. Based on a sample of more than 7,000 9-year-olds around the country, two decades of academic progress in reading and math were erased from 2020 to 2022.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO – The PLtogether resource site powered by Edthena now features more than 75 video interviews with education experts. Educators can access the free, on-demand “Lounge Talks” video series to hear about and learn effective strategies for a number of timely topics ranging from professional development to teacher wellness. “Created as part of our commitment to video-powered professional learning, PLtogether helps educators learn from some of the most-respected researchers and thought le
MiddleWeb
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Lisa Eickholdt and Patty Vitale-Reilly’s favorite student collaboration is the Writing Club – an opportunity for kids to write in authentic, engaging, and creative ways. They prepare a foundation for this work with read-alouds, feedback structures, partnering activities, and more. The post Building a Foundation for In-Class Writing Clubs first appeared on MiddleWeb.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Restoring hope and optimism in schools can start with simply creating positive vibes.
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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.
Kitaboo on EdTech
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The popularity of eBooks has indeed opened a plethora of new opportunities for readers and authors. As a reader, you need not always keep a heavy book with you. All you have to do is reach into your backpack, find your phone/tablet/Kindle and jump into the world of your favorite author. At the same time, numerous emerging authors all around the globe have also benefited immensely from self-publishing eBooks.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
This Canva lesson plan can help educators integrate the tool into their instruction.
The Thinking Stick
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Our Guest: Linda Flanagan. LINDA FLANAGAN is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A graduate of Lehigh University, Flanagan holds master’s degrees from Oxford University and the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and was an analyst for the National Security Program at Harvard University. She is a founding board member of the New York City chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance and a 2020–21 advisory group member for the Aspen Institute’
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Kami is a digital classroom solution that makes interacting via screens more powerful.
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.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — As students return to the classroom for the new school year, Savvas Learning Company is helping educators move learning forward with engaging, easy-to-use K-12 solutions that offer data-informed instruction and adaptive technology to take personalized learning to the next level. “A one-size-fits-all instructional approach doesn’t work in a classroom where every student brings their own unique learning style.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
At the high school where I last worked, the librarian had what we all understood to be an ironic trinket sitting on her office shelf: an action figure of a librarian that made an amazing shushing action when you pushed a button, providing welcome levity. That’s all the action figure could do; today’s librarians, who must confront increasing ranks of violent protesters, could use a lot more features to fight back.
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