EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A recent study of more than 2,200 children could upend preconceived notions about video games. While previous studies have found negative associations with gaming, the latest research shows that video games can do some good. Children who played video games for at least 21 hours per week showed “enhanced cognitive performance” compared with those who did not, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get ( links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 8+ Ways to Speed Up Your Computer — December 13th. 9 Ways to Update Your Online Presence — December 14th.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

School counselors and social workers, teachers, and administrators have always been integral to a parent’s support network. This is particularly true for children who struggle in class and have trouble accessing their curriculum. Collaborative communication between a school and parents is critical for ensuring positive student outcomes. Although clearly an issue before the pandemic, the pandemic has increased our collective awareness of children’s mental health issues and schoolsR

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There is definitely no shortage of calculators around. Most devices are currently equipped with some sort of a built-in calculator. These types of calculators are basic and simple. To perform advanced and complex math calculations, your basic or traditional calculators are of no avail. Instead, what you need is a scientific calculator. In this post I feature some of the best online scientific calculators to help you perform all forms of math calculations.

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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

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Much like the return of Cabbage Patch Kids, He-Man, and the Lite Brite I saw at the store on Black Friday, we’re living in an era where what’s old is new. During the pandemic, renowned reading expert Lucy Calkins called for a ‘rebalancing’ of Balanced Literacy, alluding to an increased focus on linking letters with their sounds–or what those of us who went to elementary school in the 80-90s know as phonics class.

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MiddleWeb

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creating a dynamic communication model so that information flows effectively among the leadership team, faculty and staff, and parents and stakeholders helps nurture a culture and climate of shared leadership where all voices are heard and appreciated, writes AP DeAnna Miller. The post The Best-Led Schools Put Communication First first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In case you needed to hear it: No school work during the break. It can be done! We are all tired and a break is essential for maintaining a love of teaching. The post No SCHOOL WORK! Take the Break appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Jamf on EdTech

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Patch Management is an important function that allows IT professionals to confidently maintain their environments and keep them secure. And while it’s certainly critical, the unique app lifecycle management workflow is just one component of a broader, comprehensive device management and security solution that only Jamf offers.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Formerly Flipgrid, Flip is an essential tool for any EdTech classroom. If you have access to devices here are 5 things to know about Flip. The post 5 Things to Know About Flip (Student Video Responses) appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Lincolnshire, IL & Washington, DC – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, today announced its 95 Phonics Core Program ® earned the Research-Based Design for Instructional Learning Products: Product Certification from Digital Promise. This Product Certification underscores 95 Percent Group’s reputation for providing schools with trusted, evidence-based literacy programs and serves as a rigorous, reliable signal for district and school lead

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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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Linways Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

If you haven’t read the previous blog on curriculum management in the era of student-centric learning , please go through it. In the process of building the Linways curriculum module, I had the opportunity to interact with a number of academicians. In those interactions, we discussed a technology platform’s role in simplifying the process of designing and delivering a curriculum that supports both lifelong learning and skill-based learning simultaneously in a student-centric learning

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A TEACHER-RETENTION.COM PRESENTATION ON NANO LEARNING WITH TEACHER PD…From our good friends at Boxlight, we have Brittany Petersona and Evan Brus on introducing Nano Learning into their classrooms via EOS Education’s PD see all we do at ace-ed.org where this podcast is. Keep Reading NANO LEARNING WITH TEACHER PD. The post NANO LEARNING WITH TEACHER PD appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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The Thinking Stick

DECEMBER 14, 2022

About Swapna Krishna. Swapna Krishna is a science and technology communicator specializing in the geek space. She regularly creates science videos on TikTok and contributes to Wired, NPR, StarTrek.com, New Scientist, and Engadget. Krishna’s writing has appeared in outlets such as The Verge, Polygon, Fast Company, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Business Insider, and Slate.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Fastest growing companies awarded based on the revenue growth over four years Skriware, an international edtech company providing schools with equipment and lesson plans that enable practical and hands-on education in the spirit of STEAM, placed 17th in the Deloitte. Keep Reading Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe 2022 Places Skriware in the Top 20.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Library 2.0 has a collection of 45 recorded webinars and four "bonus" videos from Dr. Steve Albrecht in our Service, Safety, and Security collection. These are available for unlimited viewing as part of an individual or organizational annual all-access pass, as well as any webinars held during the year after purchase (one or two a month). Individual all-access annual passes are $495 and can be purchased by credit card directly here.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), the world’s leading provider of de-escalation and crisis prevention training, announces a partnership with the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) and its founder and executive director, Guy Stephens. CPI and AASR are committed to eliminating. Keep Reading Crisis Prevention Institute & the Alliance Against Seclusion & Restraint Announce Collaborative Initiatives.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Rep. Frederica Wilson has long felt that American teachers are undervalued, an opinion that developed during her time as a classroom teacher, a principal, a school board member and, eventually, as a member of Congress. And she believes the wages teachers are paid do not reflect the importance of their role in society. But Wilson, a Democrat from Florida, hopes to turn that around—starting today—with the introduction of the American Teacher Act, a bill that would establish a federal minimum salar

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The partnership between TutorMe and Roane County Schools in West Virginia provides all K–12 students in the district with high-impact tutoring and tailored academic support TutorMe, an online tutoring solution creating access and opportunity for all students, today announced a. Keep Reading TutorMe Partners With West Virginia School District to Provide One-on-One, Individualized Tutoring Support.

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Free, downloadable guide provides resources for educators, administrators and families Winter is a good time of year for educators, administrators and families to reflect and recharge, and focus on finding new ways to help students stay engaged and productive into. Keep Reading Winter Guide from Aperture Education Focuses on using Social & Emotional Learning to Infuse Joy into the Classroom.

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