The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Friday mornings on a university campus are usually quiet times. Savvy students plan their schedules to avoid Friday classes, getting a head start on their weekends. But at Brown University’s Center for Career Exploration, there’s a steady stream of visitors, checking out jobs and internships, meeting with advisers and occasionally stopping on the way out to scoop up a few colorful pieces of hard candy from the bowl on the reception counter.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Key points: Gamification can encourage students to take ownership of their learning Game-based learning promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment See related article: Digital tools are sticking around–here’s the right way to leverage technology For more news on gamification, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Students don’t have to be video game fanatics to appreciate a gamified classroom lesson.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

ePub (Electronic Publication) is a widely adopted format for K12 eBooks due to its flexibility, compatibility, and support across various devices. Creating ePub eBooks requires specialized tools that provide efficient editing, formatting, and conversion capabilities. In this blog post, we will review seven tools that will enhance the way you create your K12 ePub eBooks.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Capstone, an innovative learning company merging children’s content with easy-to-use edtech tools for K-5 classrooms, libraries, and homes, has named Haygood Poundstone as Chief Revenue Officer. Poundstone brings over 20 years of experience in the edtech market in business development, revenue growth, sales strategies, and operations management to this newly created role at Capstone.

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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

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This article originally appeared on the Clayton Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Don’t simply fill a teacher shortage with virtual teachers Get creative with a clear and smart goal of boosting every child’s learning See related article: Teacher shortages are worrying the majority of K-12 parents For more news on teacher shortages, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page “Fueled by teacher shortages,” we’re told in a recent article

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