SplashLearn

AUGUST 23, 2023

Struggling to engage your students with traditional math teaching methods? In this blog, we’re going to explore some of the best math teaching apps for teachers that are not only fun and interactive but also come equipped with powerful analytics and grade tracking features for educators. The best apps for teaching math online go beyond […] The post 20 Best Math Teaching Apps for Teachers in 2023 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2023

K–12 schools everywhere are facing challenges with staffing. Teacher shortages are making headlines across the country, but other departments are feeling the staffing strain too. Job openings persist, proving hard to fill, in IT, transportation, food service and other departments at K–12 institutions. While some schools have found relief in turning to outside services to ease the burden, one school district in Texas is making lemonade from the sour situation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2023

How do teaching methods influence understanding? What can you do to make things work better in the classroom with simple fixes? Find the answers here. How The Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships Mastering cause-and-effect relationships in research is crucial for a student’s academic future and career. Having this knowledge, it would be easier to deal with assignments, homework, and life issues.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

While there are several strategies on how to improve guest experience in hotels, the use of LED displays is often overlooked. Over the years, however, LED technology has progressed exponentially offering unparalleled solutions. Foldable All-in-One LED displays offer a plug-and-play solution with easy transportation, hassle-free setup, and mind-blowing visuals.

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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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Digital Promise

AUGUST 23, 2023

New learner centered product certification signals to consumers that the LER technology supports diverse learning transition experiences

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

It’s that time of the year again! Back to School! Being an ELL or Bilingual teacher comes with many gifts and challenges. What is one challenge you face the most in your professional teaching career? Many ELL teachers say lacking communication with mainstream teachers can be one of the most significant challenges they face in school. If you are an ELL, ESL, Bilingual or mainstream teacher do you find the lines of communication can be a barrier?

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techlearning

AUGUST 23, 2023

Use Wakelet to get a rich mix of media accessible for the education space.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2023

With AI — and all it entails — on our horizon, what better time is there than now to focus on enhancing digital literacy, improving digital access and strengthening digital skills? With the proliferation of AI, digital literacy is an imperative. We must ensure that students, educators and caregivers have the skills they need to successfully navigate the internet, safely consume content, effectively create products and services and proactively communicate with others.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Key points: With the new school year underway, concerns about school and district emergency planning and response are increasing Eighty-nine percent of parents say their child has participated in a school lockdown drill See related article: Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best: School leadership for emergencies More than half of teachers and parents are more worried about school safety than in previous years, according to the 2023 K-12 School Safety Report from Motorola Solutions, which

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 23, 2023

Cultural diversity and inclusion posters for classroom is the topic of our blog post today! As a teacher, educator, and researcher with over 15 years of experience, I’ve long championed the importance of creating classrooms where every student feels welcomed and represented. The theme of cultural diversity and inclusion has been the focus of several of my previous posts, including explorations of diversity and inclusion books for kids , resources tailored specifically for teachers, and pra

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Teach higher-order thinking skills with these top free resources.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Editor’s note: This article on digital citizenship in schools originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Part of a Blog Series from the Emerging Technologies Committee Leveraging Technology for Improving School Wellness and Safety Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world. We live in an age of competing attention to hold our interest.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2023

The new fund is aimed at supporting early-stage companies, largely through small, minority investments alongside other firms in seed and Series A rounds. The post Imagine Learning Launches AI-Focused Venture Capital Fund appeared first on Market Brief.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 23, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Developing good educator-family relationships seems like a daunting task. After all, teachers can have anywhere from 25-75 students across their classes, and the ratio for guidance counselors and administrators could be as high as 500:1. But engaging families and creating true partnerships with them results in better outcomes for everyone.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

San Mateo, CA – Treering, a leader in customizable yearbooks, proudly introduces a dyslexia-friendly font to its collection, marking a significant stride towards inclusivity in design. Recognizing the power of typography in storytelling, Treering unveils 44 new fonts that empower users to share their narratives with style and clarity. Allison Vecchio, Treering’s Director of Design, notes, “Typography evolves with design trends, impacting message perception.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 23, 2023

Strategies to talk about race in class is the topic of our post today! In today’s increasingly diverse and interconnected world, conversations about race, diversity, and inclusion have become essential components of education. As teachers and educators, we bear the responsibility of facilitating these critical discussions with our students. Inspired by my recent reading of the insightful book “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo, I’ve compiled a set of strategi

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Editor’s note: This article on digital citizenship in schools originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Part of a Blog Series from the Emerging Technologies Committee Leveraging Technology for Improving School Wellness and Safety Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world. We live in an age of competing attention to hold our interest.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 23, 2023

When we talk about the private education sector, one of the foremost topics that come to mind is school finance. Private schools often rely primarily on tuition fees and donations as their primary sources of revenue. However, given the economic challenges that many communities face today, diversifying revenue streams has become imperative. Here, we explore some innovative ways for private schools to supplement their finances. 1.

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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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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Boston – U.S. Catholic schools have renewed their partnerships with VHS Learning to provide their students with continued access to high-quality, teacher-led online classes. Through these partnerships, many of which began 10 to 25 years ago, Catholic high schools are expanding their curricula and providing students with collaborative, engaging learning opportunities.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 23, 2023

As a higher education publisher, it’s important to keep up with the latest trends and technologies to improve the learning experience for students. One technology that helps with this is eBook analytics. This provides valuable insights into student behavior and engagement. In this article, we will explore analytics and how they benefit higher education publishers, in-depth.

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Sell Courses Online

AUGUST 23, 2023

Kajabi is an all-in-one solution for creating online courses and membership sites.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 23, 2023

In a world where knowledge is power, pursuing an education at any stage of life remains an essential endeavor. Yet, as technology continues to advance, so do the ways in which we approach education. In recent years, eBook software has emerged as a powerful tool in the realm of academia, offering innovative ways to enhance the learning experience for learners and educators alike.

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This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 23, 2023

Did you know that the first kindergarten was founded in Germany in 1837 by Friedrich Fröbel? Or does the word ‘kindergarten’ mean ‘children’s garden’ in German? Kindergarten, the first formal educational experience for many young children, has been around for nearly two centuries and has undergone many changes since its inception.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 23, 2023

WHY HISTORY MATTERS: The voices of Social Studies Teacher in these bizarre times. Author of “Why History Matters”,Patrick Riccards of Driving Force Insitute is our guest The post A New Book: WHY HISTORY MATTERS: The voices of Social Studies Teacher in these bizarre times appeared first on Equity in Education.

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 23, 2023

Why do you think all Kindergarteners are made to engage in activities like clay play, puppet-making, coloring, etc in their classrooms? It is because these fine motor activities help develop their fine motor skills. With these activities, your child will have fun while improving their hand–eye coordination, manual dexterity and more. Now let’s understand fine-motor […] The post 40 Best Fine Motor Activities for Kids in 2023 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Brainscape

AUGUST 23, 2023

We’ve got HUGE news and we think you’re gonna love it. Brainscape has officially launched our new collection of Conversation Starters flashcards ! Short of a 20,000 gigaton polar-class icebreaker ship, there isn’t a more efficient way to break the ice , cut the crap, and grease the wheels of the conversations you WISH you were having with the people around you.

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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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Edthena

AUGUST 23, 2023

The number of different strategies suggested to school leaders for impacting student learning is immense. It’s hard to know what actually works and which instructional techniques are worth implementing. Micro-teaching has one of the highest measured impacts on improving teachers’ practice for stronger student achievement, according to John Hattie’s Visible Learning research.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 23, 2023

Lightspeed Alert scans vast amounts of information and flags potentially concerning text or images, creating alerts that district and school staff then follow up on in the real world. However, not all alerts are the same. An alert that contains potential child pornography, for example, is quite different from an alert that flags two students using flirtatious language.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2023

Chheng Tang, a parent of three teenage students and one preteen, has found the free internet she gets through her school both relieving and, in a way, unsettling. Tang now works part time as a tutor at DuPont Elementary, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Before that, she worked in special education. For a number of years, she’s relied on discount options for broadband so that her own family can connect to the internet.

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