techlearning

AUGUST 7, 2024

Educators have gotten increasingly skilled at spotting AI generated work. Here are some of the “tells” they notice.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

In Pennsylvania’s California Area School District, students are keeping a close eye on four local beehives to get a better understanding of bee behavior. Superintendent Laura Jacob says caring for the hives supports STEM learning for her K–12 students. The school is using Raspberry Pi devices, with a connected Raspberry Pi camera running a Linux system through which the kids learn Python.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2024

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. This month: K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit 9 ebooks, 65 digital posters August 7-August 10, 2024 Save 20% with this code: 3xar9wzu A new teacher survival kit–for professionals new to teaching tech or expanding their pedagogy. It includes K-5 tech curriculum (including problem solving, productivity software, critical thinking, share/publish, mouse skills, image editing, Google Earth, Photoshop, w

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2024

I was in my twenties when I began my career as a child trauma psychotherapist on the south side of Chicago, right around the corner from the neighborhood where I grew up. As a young therapist at an outpatient psychotherapy practice, I was excited and thrilled to work in my community with a majority of my clients being Black children and families. As a Black therapist, it was easier for me to empathize with them; in the process, I learned a lot about the prevalence of abuse, neglect and complex t

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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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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Mike McGown District-related news and updates can quickly turn into games of telephone if you let them. Even a minor event can set the rumor mill spinning out of control, and a major one can really get tongues wagging. Before you know it, the misinformation is swirling and it’s up to you to set the story straight and get everyone reined in and “in the know” about what’s going on.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Key points: Digital tools enhance learning and help students build necessary skills How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse Gamifying math and beating the summer slide For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub When it comes to classroom learning, it’s common knowledge that students of all ages are a bit more engaged when they’re able to use an interactive or captivating learning resource–and this is why digital tools are so critical for te

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Key points: Despite improved access to tech, students still worry about access How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework How your school’s design can promote equity through access For more news on equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Students’ access to technology has improved over time, although it continues to vary across family income categories and racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study released today by ACT , the a provider of assessments,

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2024

Inside a small, mural-covered building just outside Indianola, Mississippi, 14-year-old Tamorris Carter made the rounds, bouncing lightly on his heels. He stopped frequently to explain objects of interest; pictures of class field trips to civil rights monuments, or a poster he made on “ social dominance orientation ,” a term that describes one’s tolerance for social inequality.

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PlagiarismCheck

AUGUST 7, 2024

It is no secret that copying someone’s work without referring to the author is wrong. This offense is called plagiarism and comes with consequences in academia, the professional and creative domains, and beyond. But how can one rely on already existing data without plagiarising? “You should paraphrase in your own words,” will come the probable answer.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Washington DC – Really Great Reading®, a leader in foundational reading instruction, and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd), a University of Oxford spinout company renowned for their best-in-class solutions for assessing and improving oral language, announced a strategic partnership to address critical oral language development needs in US school districts.

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 7, 2024

Looking for some Halloween fun? We’ve got the perfect collection of Halloween riddles for kids to get kids giggling and thinking! These spooky and scary riddles with answers are great for parties, classrooms, or just some festive fun at home. Get ready to challenge your little ones with these Halloween brain teasers! 10 Funny Halloween […] The post 60 Halloween Riddles for Kids [With Answers] first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 7, 2024

We've just posted the lastest podcast by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : "The Seven Habits of Skilled Library Leaders." You can find links to listen to the whole interview here. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 podcasts, interviews, and blog posts are available for free, as are: access to 54,000+ other library professionals, our regular mini-conferences , and all the conference recordings.

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 7, 2024

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 7, 2024

It’s a new week again, and you know what that means, right? You’ve guessed it, Twinkl ESL’s weekly round-up of the hottest and freshest resources for you to use in your ESL classes!

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AUGUST 7, 2024

Listen to an audio version of this post: Educators have so many tasks to take care of at once. Its challenging to find enough time to give each learner the instructional attention they need. Luckily theres a platform that simplifies how to instruct students digitally and streamline teaching workflows. Hpara Teacher Dashboard provides educators with visibility and access to learners Google Workspace for Education activities.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 7, 2024

Ang EDSA People Power Revolution ay isang makasaysayang kaganapan sa Pilipinas na nagtapos sa 20 taong diktadorya ni Ferdinand Marcos. Alamin ang mga mahahalagang pangyayari na nagbigay-daan sa mapayapang rebolusyon at pagbabago sa bansa.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 7, 2024

It’s a new week again, and you know what that means, right? You’ve guessed it, Twinkl ESL’s weekly round-up of the hottest and freshest resources for you to use in your ESL classes!

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 7, 2024

This blog is going to teach you all about colours in Afrikaans to enable you to help the little ones in your life to the best of your ability.

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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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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 7, 2024

Or, confessions of an overwhelmed over-thinker who is really sorry they haven’t replied to you and thinks they have worked out why.

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Twinkl International Publishing

AUGUST 7, 2024

For many Home Educating families, outdoor learning, forest schools and wilderness skills are an integral part of their approach to Home Educating and many learners identify their time spent outside as the highlight of their week. What are they learning out there though? Or is it just fun and Vitamin D?

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