The CoolCatTeacher
JANUARY 6, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter School leadership is not about ego; its about transformation. Whether you're striving to improve school culture, make assessment meaningful, or rebuild your reputation as a leader, this episode is packed with practical insights to guide you in your school leadership growth journey.
Digital Promise
JANUARY 6, 2025
Teachers have the power to grow student agency through interactive dialogue in their classrooms, one proven strategy is through Socratic Circles.
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eSchool News
JANUARY 6, 2025
On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. These students are often reluctant readers because they find the process complicated, and they lack confidence in their abilities. At the same time, the percentage of students who say they read for pleasure is declining : Fewer than half of all children ages 8-18 (43 percent) say they enjoy reading in their spare time, down from 58 percent in 2016.
techlearning
JANUARY 6, 2025
Designed to harness the best of social media, Perusall is a digital annotation tool that helps students to complete assigned readings.
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.
The Thinking Stick
JANUARY 6, 2025
This week Shifting Schools is sharing another podcast with you: Women Talkin’ ‘Bout AI ????? In this episode of Women Talkin’ ‘Bout AI, host Dr. Kimberly Becker welcomes Tricia Friedman, an all-around educational innovator who’s been doing really future-forward and inclusive work in AI literacy and community building. In this powerful conversation, international educator and neuroqueer futurist Tricia uncovers the profound potential of AI in education while maintain
eSchool News
JANUARY 6, 2025
Today, Beanstack announces the addition of Book Talks with Benny, an AI-powered teachers assistant that promotes reading integrity without the need for quizzes or grading. Book Talks with Benny unlocks valuable insights for educators by engaging students in a fun, age-appropriate conversation about the book theyre reading when Beanstack detects potentially dishonest logging.
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The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 6, 2025
DUNEDIN, New Zealand When Principal Jen Rodgers took a 10-week sabbatical in 2021, she was on a mission to find a way to improve mathematics instruction at the primary school she leads here in one of the countrys oldest cities. Rodgers, who has led the 420-student St. Clair School since 2016, is hardly alone in worrying about maths. Mathematics scores on international tests have been stagnating or falling for years in New Zealand and many other countries, with the exception of a few Asian natio
techlearning
JANUARY 6, 2025
The one-hour course from OpenAI and Common Sense provides lots of good prompt writing advice and an overview of using AI as a teacher
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 6, 2025
Students who were chosen to receive tutoring in Washington, D.C., had missed more than 30 days of school, on average. A Stanford study showed that tutoring could improve their attendance by about one day. Credit: Staff photo by Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images In early 2024, initial reports indicated that tutoring might not only help kids catch up academically after the pandemic but could also combat chronic absenteeism.
eSchool News
JANUARY 6, 2025
For people of a certain age, Jennifer Womble could be described as the E.F. Hutton of edtechwhen she talks people listen. Since 2010, she has served as the Conference Chair for the Future of Education Technology Conference (#FETC), the largest independent #edtech conference in North America. I had the opportunity to tap Jennifer in the weeks leading up to this year’s events.
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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.
MiddleWeb
JANUARY 6, 2025
Because schools are under increased pressure to improve, there's a tendency to want immediate results from any innovation. Success only comes when schools have clear vision and purpose, full collaboration, and a commitment to monitor and adjust, write Williamson and Blackburn. The post Leading Innovative Instructional Change first appeared on MiddleWeb.
eSchool News
JANUARY 6, 2025
For people of a certain age, Jennifer Womble could be described as the E.F. Hutton of edtechwhen she talks people listen. Since 2010, she has served as the Conference Chair for the Future of Education Technology Conference (#FETC), the largest independent #edtech conference in North America. I had the opportunity to tap Jennifer in the weeks leading up to this year’s events.
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 6, 2025
Parents can be tricky for teachers and administrators to manage. They love their kids dearly, but the way that love gets expressed to teachers and school leaders can sometimes be less than constructive. Teachers often report that managing parents is among their least-favorite parts of the job. But just like students who behave badly because they dont know how to manage their emotions, parents sometimes behave badly because they feel powerless to help their child succeed.
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
Kick off the school year with tips and Twinkl resources to welcome students to your library and inspire a love for reading and learning!
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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.
eSchool News
JANUARY 6, 2025
Key points: Well-rounded benefits packages demonstrate district support to staff 4 Olympic-sized lessons in educational leadership 4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change For more on district management, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub When discussing public school employee compensation packages, the conversations often center around salaries.
PlagiarismCheck
JANUARY 6, 2025
Plagiarism occurs in the papers even when the author had no intention to violate the academic norms. Accidental copying, which happens when someone repeats ideas by coincidence, AI-caused plagiarism, poor paraphrasing , or improper citing are among the most common reasons for cheating accusations. Modern schools use a data-driven approach, implementing high-tech solutions to detect plagiarism and AI abuse.
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
Unlock over 900,000 KS1 teaching resources with a Twinkl Ultimate subscriptionlesson plans, phonics schemes, intervention tools, and more, all in one place. Save time, simplify planning, and spend more time on what really matters, teaching!
Edsurge
JANUARY 6, 2025
Like air, humanities-driven work is everywhere but taken for granted, so much a part of life its easy to overlook. A scholarly book or article about history or philosophy counts. So does a local oral-history project, an art exhibit, or a dinner-table conversation about books, movies, or music. A new peer-reviewed, open-access journal, Public Humanities , aims to strengthen the connections between university-based humanities work and the wider world, creating a space for academics and practitione
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.
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
Discover the Twinkl Australia Librarian Book Club! Receive 2 eBooks every 2 months & join our exclusive Facebook group for tips & inspiration.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 6, 2025
Here are the most-read posts for the month of December: Three Projects to Kick Off the Holidays 7 Online Resources About Creating a #MakerSpace Five Must-Do Skills to Accomplish During High School Holiday Gifts for Teachers 14 Holiday Websites and 5 Projects Where did Christmas Come From? A Shout Out for My Donate Button New Year, New Mindset Happy Holiday!
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
Stay up-to-date with changes and events in primary education using our handy news feed. Includes articles from trusted sources about the web.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JANUARY 6, 2025
Empowering Women in the Library Workspace: Unlock Your Inner Strength with Resilience Training Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security / Essential Librarian Series with Dr. Mary Beth Janke, Psy.D. and hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Unlock your inner strength with Dr. Mary Beth Janke's Resilience Training. Designed by a former US Secret Service Agent and current Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, this transformative webinar program empowers women in the library work envir
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.
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
Headteacher, James Searjeant, calls for meaningful change to the current curriculum and assessment system in 2025.
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
As the number of pupils with SEND continues to rise, is it time for the SENDCo to become a non-teaching role?
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
Sleep Expert and Deputy CEO Lisa Artis of the Sleep Charity, shares insights on the crucial role of healthy sleep for wellbeing and workplace performance.
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
SENCos advocate for the government to raise the teaching assistant pay.
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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
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
Be prepared because Twinkl Singapore FREE Days are coming up in less than three weeks! Yes, you're not mistaken, you can download everything for free on those days. Find out how so you don't miss a chance to learn more about these Twinkl Singapore Free Days!
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
Information on the phonics screening check and optional key stage 1 tests has been published for parents.
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
Help your child to learn about grammar with the tips, ideas and activities in our blog. Our ideas are quick and easy, so theyre perfect for home learning. Plus, discover what your child learns in grammar at primary school and some fun grammar games for kids.
Twinkl International Publishing
JANUARY 6, 2025
Education Committee launches call for evidence on the future of SEND what do teachers need to know?
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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