Fri.Jan 26, 2024

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FETC 2024: Could Esports Reverse the Trend of K–12 Boys Falling Behind?

EdTech Magazine

The numbers don’t lie. Compared with K–12 girls, boys are disciplined at higher rates and are more likely to be expelled than girls. Additionally, their test scores are lower, and they are less likely to graduate from high school. These devastating numbers are a cause for action, said Kristy Custer, president of educational innovation for High School Esports League.

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How We’re Designing Culturally Responsive Discussions in World History Classrooms

Digital Promise

The post How We’re Designing Culturally Responsive Discussions in World History Classrooms appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Tech Tip #41 Fix Computer with System Restore

Ask a Tech Teacher

In these 169 tech situations, you get practical strategies to address many classroom tech situations. Today’s tip: Fix computer with system restore Category: Problem-solving Q: My computer no longer runs right. I downloaded the auto-updates to my PC and it hasn’t worked right since. What do I do? System Restore is a recovery tool for Windows that allows you to reverse certain kinds of changes made to the operating system.

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Why Schools Need a Social Worker for Teachers

Edsurge

I’ve been a school social worker for the last 15 years, so I am acutely aware of our nation’s mounting youth mental health crisis. I know that robust mental health and social-emotional support for students are non-negotiable in education and I applaud the new programs and resources designed to address this urgent challenge for our students. But what about the mental health of our educators?

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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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The Magic of FETC: Celebrating Dynamic Learning and Classroom Innovation

TeacherCast

The FETC Conference is an annual gathering of educators and educational technology companies, showcasing dynamic learning and classroom innovation. It offers a wide range of sessions and workshops, covering topics such as creativity, coaching, presentations, and EDUProductivity. Attendees can bring back new teaching methodologies, tools, and resources to enhance student engagement and achievement.

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Research to Impact: Four Steps to Build a Successful Edtech Enterprise

Edsurge

If you build it, will it work? And how will you measure it? Those are vital questions for education technology innovators as they build ventures, secure funding and expand their impact. In a crowded marketplace with fierce competition for scarce dollars, savvy entrepreneurs embrace research to inspire, hone and scale their businesses. Catalyst @ Penn GSE, a global center for education innovation at the University of Pennsylvania, is passionate about supporting education entrepreneurs.

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Are You More Savvy Than a Third Grader?

The Jose Vilson

A few weeks ago, I had no intention of doing anything outside of my regular family/work duties. No meetings. No calls. Nothing. But last week, LuzMaria informed me of a special request. An elementary school on the Lower East Side of Manhattan had some student journalists who wanted to interview me about my life and work. I hesitated for a bit because I wanted to barrage her with the usual questions about budget, time, and “Why are you doing that on my birthday WHEN YOU KNOW …”

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Educator Edtech Review: ClassLink Cybersecurity Rubric

techlearning

The Cybersecurity Rubric is a free tool for schools to self-assess their cybersecurity practices and improvements.

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Friday 5: The many faces of classroom learning

eSchool News

Key points: Classroom learning is most impactful with highly-trained teachers and proven instructional strategies See article: 5 strategies for turning boredom into brilliance See article: Innovative ideas for school libraries For more news on classroom learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page There’s no denying it: Classroom learning is changing.

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BenQ EDLA Board Pro Stands Out At BETT 2024

techlearning

BenQ EDLA Board Pro is a stand-out smartboard that shines at BETT 2024.

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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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The modern CIO’s role is changing–here’s how to keep up

eSchool News

Key points: CIOs are up against the status quo as they strive for digital transformation How to make secure K-12 digital transformation a reality Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education For more news on digital transformation, visit eSN’s IT Leadership page Eighty-eight percent of CIOs say their role is becoming more digital and is increasingly focused on innovation, which begs the question: How is education, a notoriously slow industry, going to keep pace with digital transfor

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IEP Support Resource: How to Write SMART Goals

N2Y

Download a resource normally only accessible through Polaris for guidance on developing SMART goals. The post IEP Support Resource: How to Write SMART Goals appeared first on n2y.

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BenQ Education Announces “Teach Your Way” Projector Program

eSchool News

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ , an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced its new “Teach Your Way” Projector Program. Committed to partnering with schools to enable greater positive outcomes for all students by transforming classrooms, BenQ’s program offers planning, pricing, and customer support benefits for BenQ’s latest lineup of maintenance-free LED and laser projectors and InstaShow Wireless Presentation System (WPS).

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Federal Funding School Proposal Template

N2Y

Download n2y’s Federal Funding School Proposal Template for guidance on what information is required and examples of details that support special education.

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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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School IT Management – Lunch and Learn

Vizor

Do you attend a regional meeting with other tech directors? We’ll happily sponsor your meeting providing food, SWAG and information on the latest ITAM best practices for attendees. We love presenting to school IT teams on the topic of Chromebook and IT asset management in schools. If you attend a meeting with other tech directors and see an opportunity for us to present let us know.