Edsurge
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
In North Salem Central School District, every student is encouraged to engage with computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS). Aligning their efforts with the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards and the Profile of a North Salem Graduate , the district has developed a Computational Thinking Pathway, which provides CT and CS learning opportunities for all students.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
You may know Jotform as one of the most popular tools in the form builder category, recognized for its simplicity and sophistication in what could otherwise be the complicated process of collecting and analyzing data. It works on all platforms, can be shared via a link or embed (as well as other options), and supports multiple languages. Over the past several years, Jotform has released many features designed to simplify and automate teaching’s more mundane tasks, such as Smart PDF Forms ,
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The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Some things are just better done slowly. In this world of Rush! Rush! Rush! It is time to slow down. It is November 1, and I'm committed to doing things slowly in the areas that matter: Slowly eating dinner with my husband and laughing over the silly little things that happen every day Slowly stir the cookies with the wooden spoon so they come out the way my kids like them when they come home so we can Slowly sit b
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Too often, teachers are expected to provide social services or childcare when, ultimately, their key objective is to convey knowledge to prepare each student for the future. How can teachers prepare students when career and technical education remains an elective in most districts, despite organizations across the U.S. demanding computer science–based skills?
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.
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
A. B. C. D. F. How did five letters of the alphabet become a measure of one’s capabilities? In today’s day and age, grades have become everything; people are practically defined by the grades they earn in school, leading to academic competition to be the top of the class. But is the emphasis on a mere letter or number worth it? In many instances, grades become counterintuitive as they lead to more students cheating; in other situations, too much stress on grades can lead to depreciating mental h
Education Elements
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The most successful school leaders we work with understand that high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) improve student engagement and are a key resource in addressing schooling loss. They also know that materials, while a critical lever, are only one piece of the necessary elements for shifting teacher practice and improving student outcomes. In this blog post, we provide a brief list of things principals should know about high-quality instructional materials as they get started with adopti
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
MiddleWeb
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Digital literacy leader Brett Pierce lays out the elements of digital storytelling and shows how students can take the lead in using digital tools to collaborate, think critically, problem solve, and present publicly, creating digital narratives around core curricular goals. The post Preparing Our Students to Be Digital Storytellers first appeared on MiddleWeb.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
In this episode of Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan: Teachers using technology report stronger connections, community with students 5 tips to build community-wide support for IT transformation Digital Safety for Students: Keeping Student Data Private and Access Secure.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indiana have had success using virtual reality simulations to teach students about career opportunities.
Sell Courses Online
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
We recently analyzed around 240K WordPress LMS websites to determine what technology they use. We looked at the LMS plugins, … Tech Stack Insights From 240K WordPress LMS Websites: A Data Study Read More ?.
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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.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Poptential , a family of award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers an array of engaging content to illustrate the culture, traditions, and history of Native Americans for National American Indian Heritage Month. Click to tweet. Signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in 1990, November’s National American Indian Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and pay respect to Native Americans for their culture and contri
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Too many American high schoolers are pushed into college preparatory tracks that limit their career choices or ultimately lead to crippling student loan debt. But students aren’t the only ones who lose out from a one-size-fits-all high school approach. So does the U.S. job market, which faces a significant skilled labor shortage. A startling 3 million skilled trades jobs will sit unfilled by 2028.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
One of three eSN K-12 Hero Awards winners and nominated by Bluum , Kim Leblanc was selected for the innovative STEM learning initiatives she champions in her district and for her students. Conventional wisdom would say that economically disadvantaged schools across the country would need to think twice before making a major investment in technology.
Shake Up Learning
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The post How to Create Stop Motion Animation Activities for Students with Google Slides – SULS0179 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey gives a full tutorial on creating stop-motion activities for students in Google Slides. This special edition podcast is also available as a full video tutorial on YouTube. Bring your graphics to life, much like a flip book!
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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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Maryland’s Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) today announced an expansion of its long-term partnership with Discovery Education that is adding innovative new edtech resources to the district’s high school science curriculum. In this latest phase of collaboration, Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives are helping educators. Keep Reading Maryland’s Wicomico County Public Schools Adds Innovative New Edtech Tools to High School Curriculum to More Deeply Engage Students in Science.
Marketplace K-12
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
In response to the consumer protection agency's announcement, Chegg said it has cooperated with the government and will comply fully with its orders to revamp its data security efforts. The post FTC Takes Action Against Chegg for Alleged Data Breaches appeared first on Market Brief.
Jamf on EdTech
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Education is an growing target for bad actors. Keeping the devices on your school's network updated is paramount—but challenging. Mobile device management can help.
The Principal of Change
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
One of the things that I have learned as I get older is how much I don’t know. I am not as adamant about certain things as I once used to be, and I try to be as open to new learning as possible. But there are certain beliefs where I won’t budge. . For example, I believe relationships are the core of what we do in education. I also see them as a starting point rather than an end goal.
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The geographical diversity of our world is just amazing. Each spot in our planet is in and of itself a geographical wonder and the more we learn about the geography of our world the more appreciative of our diversity we become. That said, geography learning is notoriously known for being boring. It does not have to be like that at all!One way to make geography learning fun and engaging is through the use of interactive games and quizzes.
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