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The Importance of Securing School Bus Wi-Fi Networks

EdTech Magazine

As schools work to improve connectivity and close the digital divide, school bus networks can fill the void left by unreliable internet at home for millions of students. These networks can also provide a foundation for other essential technologies, which include surveillance cameras, fleet maintenance and student badges enabled by radio-frequency identification.

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The Best Advice on Teacher Self Care

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I've had several people lately say “just breathe” and others say “take care of yourself.” But how? How do we take care of ourselves when things are so busy? How do we make the time? I typically listen to teachers but often the well-meaning advice of others falls short.

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What You Might Have Missed in October–What’s up in November

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: ASVAB or a Service Academy? You Decide. Warm-ups–Watch the video Compare-contrast Digital Tools 70+ Online Resources to Gamified Education Digital Citizenship Week: What to Teach When–a video Digital Citizenship Resources–Lots of Them 12 Projects to Teach Digital Citizenship–by Grade Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations–the video National Bullying Prevention Month 13 Ways to Use Canva in Your Classroom Here’s a prev

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Using AI in the Classroom for Personalized Learning: 3 Easy Steps

ViewSonic Education

As a teacher, you know the challenge of juggling a room full of students, each learning at their own pace and in their own way. The tough part? Traditional methods don’t always reach every student effectively. That’s where AI in the classroom steps in—transforming both the way you teach and how your students learn—making personalized learning experiences possible on the spot.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

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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Advancing Digital Equity: Key Insights from the League of Innovative Schools Convening

Digital Promise

The post Advancing Digital Equity: Key Insights from the League of Innovative Schools Convening appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Finding the Best Budget Monitor for Your Home Office

ViewSonic Education

Whether you’re a small business owner, freelancer, remote worker, or entrepreneur, setting up a productive home office is essential. This often involves finding a budget-friendly monitor that delivers solid performance without taking up too much space or costing too much. So, what key features should you focus on to get the best value for your money?

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5 Strategies to Ensure Your Edtech Tools Deliver on Their Promises

Edsurge

Evaluating and validating tech tools takes time and energy — resources that are always in short supply. An overwhelming variety of tools are available, each claiming to improve student outcomes in different ways, making it difficult to discern which will have the most meaningful impact. Added layers of complexity about compatibility, security and cost can lead to decision fatigue.

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Thrown into the deep end of algebra

The Hechinger Report

In the fall of 2019, four high schools in a San Francisco Bay Area district shook up many of their ninth grade math classes. Students had traditionally been separated into more than five math courses by achievement level, from remedial to very advanced, and the district wanted to test what would happen if they combined their bottom three levels into one.

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Time to dust off the 3D printers

eSchool News

Key points: Interactive technologies can engage students in real-world problems Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum For more on makerspaces, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date. Makerspaces have the ability to help students consider career pathways and interests they have never considered.

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Understanding the potential uses for AI as an assistive technology

The Thinking Stick

In this episode, we sit down with Fiona Goodall, a leading expert on the social applications of assistive technologies. Fiona helps us understanding how emerging technologies, particularly AI, can benefit neurodivergent learners and support social-emotional development. We’ll explore a compelling use case where AI is being leveraged not just for academics, but to help foster friendships and meaningful connections.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

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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E-rate funding supports essential learning at a critical time, survey finds

eSchool News

Key points: The E-rate remains a vital part of schools’ access to edtech and connectivity New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure For more news on the E-rate, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Federal E-rate funding remains an essential function in bridging the digital divide, particularly for rural and underserved communities, according to an annual report from Funds For Learning , a leading advocate for educational technol

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Data Privacy: Key Features for Safeguarding Student Data

Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems continues to invest in simple, effective tools and features to enhance security, compliance, and data privacy strategies.

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K12 Announces Winners of its 2024 Photography Competition

eSchool News

RESTON, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 30, K12 , a 25-year leader in virtual education, proudly announced the winners of its 2024 Photography Competition. This annual event celebrates the creativity and talent of student photographers nationwide. Now in its ninth year, inspired students from across the nation have been able to showcase their unique perspectives through the camera lens.

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Malicious QR Codes: 5 Ways To Protect Educators and Students

techlearning

Hackers are increasingly attacking schools with malicious QR codes but good old-fashioned cyber awareness can help combat the threat.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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.

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Pecynnau Cymorth, Ymyrraeth, a Mwy i Rymuso Cynorthwywyr Dysgu yng Nghymru

Twinkl International Publishing

Yn y blog hwn, rydym yn archwilio sut y gall Cynorthwywyr Dysgu a ChALUau yng Nghymru wneud y gorau o’n Pecynnau Cymorth, Pecynnau Ymyrraeth, ac adnoddau ychwanegol i gefnogi addysgu, dysgu a threfniadaeth yn effeithiol o fewn eu rolau deinamig.

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Mosa Mack Science: How to Use It to Teach

techlearning

Mosa Mack Science is an NGSS teaching tool packing in great science programs for kids and teachers.

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O papel da educação infantil na prevenção do bullying escolar

Twinkl International Publishing

O que é bullying e como esta prática intimidatória toma forma no ambiente escolar? Continue a leitura para compreender quais são as formas mais comuns de bullying, como proceder em incidentes deste tipo e como a educação infantil pode colaborar com a prevenção do bullying escolar. Descubra também materiais educativos para conversar sobre esta temática com as crianças e conheça organizações portuguesas que oferecem apoio às vítimas de bullying.

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Leveraging Technology to Support Lesson Creation and Instruction

techlearning

Intentional use of technology is important to ensure that we do not get lost in the options and lose focus on why we are incorporating it in the first place

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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What Is International Day of Persons with Disabilities?

Twinkl International Publishing

Read our blog to discover what International Day of Persons with Disabilities is. You’ll find useful information and super activities to mark this day. You can also explore the values of empathy and respect with your little one as part of their home learning.

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In Time of Campus Turmoil, More Colleges Try Teaching Civil Discourse

Edsurge

As Alexandra Delano prepared to moderate a civil discourse event for fellow students at Providence College in anticipation of the presidential election, some people quipped “good luck with that” or “you’re brave for that.” They predicted that the event, whose blue and red flier read “There’s an election in two weeks? Let’s talk about it!,” would be tense.

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Setting Your Freelance Hourly Rates: A Guide for ESL Professionals

Twinkl International Publishing

This blog post looks at the topic of setting hourly rates as a ESL freelancer. It highlights common pitfalls like undervaluing services and discusses the importance of perceived value in attracting clients. The author shares personal anecdotes from their journey of moving from low to higher rates and emphasises the significance of experience, niche specialisation, packaging your services and effective communication.

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Helping Younger EAL Learners to Access History with Romans Vocabulary

Twinkl International Publishing

If you are teaching the Romans in history and want to support your EAL learners to access the topic, then look no further than this blog guiding you through our fantastic EAL Curriculum Scaffolding Pack all about the Romans.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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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Early Years Winter Activities for Ages 1-2

Twinkl International Publishing

This blog explores different winter activities that early years practitioners can do with babies and toddlers aged 1-2 in their private early years settings.

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No evidence that KS2 reading results have improved since introduction of the phonics screening check, research reveals

Twinkl International Publishing

EPI urges for transparent review of the phonics screening check's effectiveness in helping children learn to read.

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Pupils who fail the phonics screening check are more likely to be newly recorded as having SEND

Twinkl International Publishing

New research shows a shift in identification since the introduction of the phonics screening check.

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