EdTech Magazine
JULY 31, 2023
It wasn’t long after students and teachers fully returned to classrooms at Clovis Municipal School District in New Mexico in fall 2020 that Eric Wimbish began to hear complaints about the Wi-Fi. “The wireless is horrible,” he overheard students on the high school esports team say, perhaps unaware that Wimbish, their coach, was also the district’s executive director of technology.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 31, 2023
Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing details on our blog ( Ask a Tech Teacher ) about Structured Learning resources to get your new school year started. Find one you like. Purchase it with this coupon code: 3xar9wzu Get 15% off the listed price.
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User Generated Education
JULY 31, 2023
Too many classes, all grade levels, begin the school year with getting down to academic business – starting to cover content, discussing expectations regarding academic requirements, giving tests, and other academic information provided by the teacher to the students in a mostly one-way communication. The human or social element is way too often disregarded.
Edsurge
JULY 31, 2023
The right team, professional development and buy-in are essential to transformative digital learning, according to leaders of some of the largest K–12 school districts in the U.S. During a panel discussion at 1EdTech’s Learning Impact Conference in Anaheim this summer, distinguished educators shed light on their districts' digital transformations and emphasized the crucial role of collaboration, professional development and buy-in to ensure the effective integration of technology and curriculum.
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.
eSchool News
JULY 31, 2023
Key points: As AI advances, workers will be needed to do the tasks that technology won’t be able to do well Educators will have to model the behaviors and new way of learning that students need See related article: ChatGPT is the shakeup education needs We are in a new era–the Era of Smart Technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of ChatGPT-4 is very smart and ChatGPT-5, -6, and -7, etc. will be even smarter.
Edsurge
JULY 31, 2023
When Aaron Diaz, 16, looked around his Compton, California, neighborhood, he saw people struggling, with little access to mental health care. “Collective trauma is embedded within the community,” Diaz says. That’s why he decided to spend his summer learning about careers in the mental health field. Diaz is part of the first crop of high school students in a new pilot program offered by the state of California in partnership with the Child Mind Institute.
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techlearning
JULY 31, 2023
Blended learning tools to try, from award-winning educator Sherri Powell
American Consortium for Equity in Education
JULY 31, 2023
While you’re waiting for the issue to load… Here’s a quick and easy way to join our FREE Consortium for Equity. As a member, you’ll receive every issue of Equity & Access Pre K-12 via email. The post Issue 25: Aug/Sept 2023 appeared first on Equity in Education.
techlearning
JULY 31, 2023
Desmos is a math teaching tool that uses graphing to create advanced visuals.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 31, 2023
The bottom line on college tuition is that there is no bottom line. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift At most four-year institutions, admitted students are quoted all sorts of different prices. Often masquerading as “merit aid” or “scholarships,” the discounts are aimed at persuading students to attend, much like online retailers dangle coupons to persuade you to purchase the items in your shopping cart.
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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
JULY 31, 2023
Key points: Students will continue to use AI–educators should encourage responsible AI use among students Stopgaps to block AI will only negatively impact underserved students who don’t have ready access to the internet at home See related article: Is AI the future of education? When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, many educators saw AI as a threat, assuming students were going to use AI to cheat.
ScienceDaily (EdTech section)
JULY 31, 2023
A new study finds unsupervised, online exams can provide a valid and reliable assessment of student learning, but instructors should be aware of potential weak spots.
MiddleWeb
JULY 31, 2023
Civics advocate Shawn McCusker doesn't agree with a noted professor’s premise that there's no hope for democracy, but "I do agree that our failure to prepare our citizens for the responsibilities of democracy is an existential crisis." Learn what he urges educators to do. The post Teach Dialogue Skills to Rebuild Our Democracy first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Hubbli
JULY 31, 2023
Understanding how to enhance student retention in PreK-12 schools is a critical issue facing educators today. Here, we will explore proven strategies and innovative practices that can support this process. Create Engaging and Relevant Curriculum Curriculum design plays a vital role in student retention. When the curriculum is engaging and relevant, students are more likely to participate actively and stay enrolled in school.
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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.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
JULY 31, 2023
EdTech technologies do not by themselves improve learning. So go slow. Think about the pedagogy goal that you're trying to accomplish and what EdTech technology might support that. The post 6 Technologies to Try for the New School Year appeared first on Teacher Tech.
ScienceDaily (EdTech section)
JULY 31, 2023
Engineers have designed a new, shape-shifting display that can fit on a card table and allows users to draw 3D designs and more.
SecurEdge
JULY 31, 2023
Discover what is a NOC in this complete MSP guide. Simplified explanations & benefits. Empower your customers with efficient network operations—Learn more.
Edthena
JULY 31, 2023
In the News There has been more and more recent conversation around the role of AI in education. In this Guardian article, Rose Luckin, a professor at the UCL Knowledge Lab in London, talks about how “AI could be a force for tremendous good within education.” Read more for highlights from this Guardian article about the role of AI in education, or scroll to the bottom for a link to the original.
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.
Marketplace K-12
JULY 31, 2023
A program in Idaho that gives parents access to taxpayer funding for school-related expenses has drawn scrutiny. The post Idaho’s ‘Microgrant’ Program for Parents Draws Scrutiny and a State Audit appeared first on Market Brief.
SecurEdge
JULY 31, 2023
Discover what is a NOC in this complete MSP guide. Simplified explanations & benefits. Empower your customers with efficient network operations—Learn more.
edWeb.net
JULY 31, 2023
edWeb announces the launch of the edWeb Voice , a new publication featuring the voices of education leaders on important topics in education. This new bimonthly digital magazine features the voices of education leaders who have shared their knowledge, insights, and experiences on edWeb. These are very challenging times, and the voices of these leaders can help us find a better path forward in PreK-12 education for teachers and educators in all roles, and their students.
The Thinking Stick
JULY 31, 2023
In this episode, we dive into the intersection of education technology and literacy with Dr. Miles Harvey. We explore the innovative teaching strategy of using video games as a powerful tool to enhance literacy skills and engage students in reading. Discover how this approach can transform K-12 education and foster a love for learning. Meet this week’s special guest: ??
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.
eSchool News
JULY 31, 2023
Charlotte, NC — Early learners in kindergarten and first grade across Minnesota’s Grand Rapids ISD 318 (District 318) will return to their classrooms this Fall with new resources from worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education in their digital backpacks. Thanks to a new multiyear partnership with Discovery Education, students and teachers in the district’s kindergarten and first grade classrooms will have access to the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JULY 31, 2023
We've just posted a new podcasts by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Do You Have Imposter Syndrome?: Tools For Feeling More Empowered." You can listen to the podcast here. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 podcast and blog posts are available for free, as are: access to 51,000 other library professionals, our regular mini-conferences , and all the conference recordings.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 31, 2023
As a professor, I’ve benefited tremendously by having racially diverse students in my classes. For me, there is no question that the U.S. Supreme Court erred by striking down affirmative action last month. There have since been many thoughtful and persuasive pieces about the decision, including those arguing that Asian Americans have been used as a racial wedge against Black and Latino students and that “ ‘ Race Neutral’ Is the New ‘Separate but Equal.’ ” Yet the prolonged “for or against” frami
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