Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

AI has the potential to revolutionize education for better or worse–jury’s still out on that. No one denies it can make student testing more efficient, faster, possibly leading to better educational outcomes for all learners. Key positives: Tailor personalized learning paths Adapt testing to challenge students at their appropriate level of knowledge Provide instant feedback Reduce bias Analyze data quickly to find learning patterns and trends.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 23, 2024

Imagine a classroom that responds to the needs of the 21st-century student; that’s the promise of modern classroom design. Here, technology propels discovery, and furniture is more than just functional—it morphs into a portal to boundless learning opportunities. Crafted with purpose, these spaces are designed to ignite curiosity and ensure that every learning journey is inclusive and responsive.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2024

When ChatGPT emerged a year and half ago, many professors immediately worried that their students would use it as a substitute for doing their own written assignments — that they’d click a button on a chatbot instead of doing the thinking involved in responding to an essay prompt themselves. But two English professors at Carnegie Mellon University had a different first reaction: They saw in this new technology a way to show students how to improve their writing skills.

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The Jose Vilson

MAY 23, 2024

In 2015, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal invited me to discuss education reform and my book, This Is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education. I was still a classroom teacher then, imbued in the idea that teachers, particularly those doing STEM-related topics, should continuously seek professional development and stay curious about the math they didn’t know.

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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

MAY 23, 2024

Key points: Educators know AI will have a role in education, but still feel uncertain about the technology Check out the latest on AI in education New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub It’s impossible to avoid news about AI today, and it seems all industries and sectors are abuzz with how AI will impact operations.

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techlearning

MAY 23, 2024

During this recent webinar sponsored by Linewize, the focus was on how to handle critical IT issues that school districts are facing

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techlearning

MAY 23, 2024

Scratch offers block-based programming to help students learn while having fun.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2024

Since 2020, most of the nation’s 78 urban school districts have had a new superintendent take over. Just 11 have been in their jobs for four years or more. That statistic startled Michael Hinojosa, a former leader of the Dallas Independent School District who is now superintendent-in-residence at the Council for the Great City Schools, a coalition representing those 78 districts.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 23, 2024

The company is alleged to have failed to obtain consent for its collection and use of children’s data. The post IXL Learning Faces Lawsuit Over Claims of Violating Children’s Data Privacy appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country. The spotlight is on Mike Daugherty , Director of Technology and Innovation in Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District. 1. What is your biggest IT challenge today? Cybersecurity continues to be a major challenge for K-12.

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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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MiddleWeb

MAY 23, 2024

In Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom, Carol Ann Tomlinson and Marcia Imbeau offer new teachers and classroom veterans the rationale for designing instruction to meet diverse student needs – and the means to manage it in the real world, says Cathy Gassenheimer. The post All the Tools You’ll Need for Differentiation first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Brainscape

MAY 23, 2024

The prevailing wisdom is pretty set: according to many experts, attention spans have dropped off a cliff over the past two decades. But new data from a study app called Brainscape —an adaptive flashcard platform—reveals that over the past 10 years, its 6 million users have been putting in longer and longer study sessions.  This begs the following questions: how is it possible that students’ attention spans are improving when the widely-observed trend is declining?

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Lightspeed Systems

MAY 23, 2024

New partnership offers new resources for Lightspeed clients - learn how you can play your part in the battle against bullying in our schools.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

MAY 23, 2024

Google Slides is available offline. Learn how to enable offline Google Slides to ensure you have access to your presentations and activities. The post A Teacher’s Guide to Offline Google Slides appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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SplashLearn

MAY 23, 2024

Finding the right resources is essential for teaching English effectively. These 12 websites for English teachers provide tools for lesson plans, creative activities, grammar practice, and more to help you engage students and simplify lesson preparation. Dive in to discover how these platforms can enhance your classroom! 1. SplashLearn Who is it for: Kindergarten to […] The post 12 Best Websites for English Teachers first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Through the companies’ continued partnership, Texas Instruments (TI) and Vernier Science Education are offering a new app-based way for teachers to engage students in real-time, hands-on STEM learning. Students can now use six Vernier Go Direct ® sensors in conjunction with the Vernier DataQuest ® application on TI-Nspire CX II and TI-Nspire CX II CAS graphing calculators to wirelessly collect and analyze scientific data as they explore phenomena and think like real scientist

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techlearning

MAY 23, 2024

Frontline School Health Management is a single solution for school nurses, guidance counselors, social workers, administrators and other service providers to schedule, document, report and comply with

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country. The spotlight is on David Jarboe , Director of Instructional Technology and STEAM in Colorado’s Harrison School District Two. 1. What is your biggest IT challenge today? A major IT challenge is providing equitable access to relevant technology for staff and students in meeting the instructional demands for today’s learners. 2.

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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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PlagiarismCheck

MAY 23, 2024

Antes de ser publicado en el sitio web donde lo estás leyendo (por cierto, ¡muchas gracias por leer!), este artículo ha sido redactado en Google Docs. Apostamos a que también utilizas esta herramienta para escribir y formatear tus trabajos, ya que es conveniente y gratuita. Sin embargo, realizar tareas distintas a la escritura y la edición, como verificar los textos en busca de plagio, por ejemplo, no es tan fácil.

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SplashLearn

MAY 23, 2024

Ever found yourself in front of a class, wondering why, despite their best efforts, some students just can’t seem to get the gist of what they’re reading? It’s a common puzzle for educators everywhere, highlighting the need to understand how to improve reading comprehension effectively. This blog is your go-to resource, packed with easy-to-implement strategies […] The post How to Improve Reading Comprehension: Strategies & Tips first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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PlagiarismCheck

MAY 23, 2024

¿Cómo detectar el plagio de IA? En este artículo, examinaremos el software que puede ayudar con la detección de plagio, cómo Google puede reconocer el contenido de IA y qué problemas legales puede causar el plagio de IA. No solo la IA está en todos lados, el plagio creado por IA cada vez es más común. Nos referimos a esto cuando alguien utiliza de forma deshonesta un texto escrito no por una persona, sino por chatbots de IA, como ChatGPT o Google Bard.

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SplashLearn

MAY 23, 2024

Father’s Day is a special time to celebrate and honor the dads who bring joy, love, and wisdom into our lives. Whether it’s through their unwavering support or lighthearted humor, fathers shape our worlds in countless ways. To express your gratitude, here are 50 heartfelt father’s day quotes that capture the unique bond between a […] The post 50 Best Father’s Day Quotes: Celebrate with Laughter & Love first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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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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PlagiarismCheck

MAY 23, 2024

Nadie compraría una taza sin fondo, sin importar lo bonita y barata que sea. Lo mismo se aplica al software de detección de plagio: debes asegurarte de que la herramienta cumpla eficientemente su función principal. Es por eso que la precisión del detector de plagio es un factor determinante al elegir un software confiable de detección de plagio. ¿Qué define la precisión en la detección de plagio ?

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country. The spotlight is on Mike Daugherty , Director of Technology and Innovation in South Dakota’s Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District. 1. What is your biggest IT challenge today? Cybersecurity continues to be a major challenge for K-12.

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PlagiarismCheck

MAY 23, 2024

Obtener acceso Turnitin es una de las soluciones más comunes que utilizan las instituciones académicas para verificar trabajos en busca de plagio. Esta plataforma ha superado a Unicheck, PlagScan y muchas otras herramientas que solían operar de forma independiente. Sin embargo, cada solución tiene ventajas y desventajas, las cuales discutimos en nuestro artículo comparativo, “Los 5 mejores verificadores de plagio para estudiantes y profesores en 2023”.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country. The spotlight is on Kley Todd , Assistant Director for Technology Integration in Virginia’s Albemarle County Public Schools. 1. What is your biggest IT challenge today? Our biggest challenge is currently ensuring that our instructional technology resources and curricular outcomes are delivered equitably to all students, in such as way that they work

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PlagiarismCheck

MAY 23, 2024

Queremos sonar seguros, auténticos y originales al componer un texto, ya sea una tarea académica o una publicación en un blog. Grammarly y PlagiarismCheck.org son instrumentos que nos ayudan a encontrar nuestra voz. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre estos dos y qué herramienta de verificación de plagio es más adecuada para ti? Veamos una comparación de verificadores de plagio.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 23, 2024

Preventing Workplace Harassment: What the New EEOC Guidelines Mean for Library Leaders and Staff Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Join Dr. Steve Albrecht as he discusses some important new changes in the federal harassment laws that cover all employers. This session is for library leaders and staff who need to know how this affects their colleagues and the patrons they serve, and how to enhance and protect the health and strength of

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PlagiarismCheck

MAY 23, 2024

Obtener acceso Turnitin es una de las soluciones más comunes que utilizan las instituciones académicas para verificar trabajos en busca de plagio. Esta plataforma ha superado a Unicheck, PlagScan y muchas otras herramientas que solían operar de forma independiente. Sin embargo, cada solución tiene ventajas y desventajas, las cuales discutimos en nuestro artículo comparativo, “Los 5 mejores verificadores de plagio para estudiantes y profesores en 2023”.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 23, 2024

Register for the ChatGPT + AI 2024 Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians and you will have immediate access to over two hours of "Practical AI" tutorials and walkthroughs, led by Reed Hepler, Digital Initiatives Librarian and Archivist, College of Southern Idaho, the closing keynote speaker of the Library 2,0's "AI and Libraries I," and the chair of the Library 2.0's "AI and Libraries II.

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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