Mon.Sep 23, 2024

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Multicloud Computing in Education: Why Schools Benefit

EdTech Magazine

When the public cloud first emerged as a computing and storage option, many K–12 IT leaders (as well as those in other sectors) were reluctant to move resources to an environment outside of their control. But as cloud-hosted student information systems, collaboration suites and learning management tools have become the standard, nearly all districts today have some sort of cloud presence.

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Meet Google NotebookLM: 10 things to know for educators

Ditch That Textbook

PDFs. Long documents. Websites and articles. A lot of teaching and learning is focused on reading them. synthesizing them. remembering them. and creating something with them.Sometimes, the sheer number of words in these dense resources keep us from even diving in -- or finding the quick answer that we need.That's where Google's Notebook […] The post Meet Google NotebookLM: 10 things to know for educators appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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A decade of data in one state shows an unexpected result when colleges drop remedial courses

The Hechinger Report

Fifteen years ago, the Obama administration and philanthropic foundations encouraged more Americans to get a college degree. Remedial classes were a big barrier. Two-thirds of community college students and 40 percent of four-year college students weren’t academically prepared for college-level work and were forced to take prerequisite “developmental” courses that didn’t earn them college credits.

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High School Math Students Used A GPT-4 AI Tutor. They did Worse.

techlearning

A study of nearly a thousand high school math students found that using AI tutors didn’t add up to success.

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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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Get Started, Then Get Better: Prioritizing Action in a PLC

Edsurge

“Don’t do that.” Those were the words out of Dr. Richard DuFour’s mouth more than a decade ago as I was excitedly and passionately explaining how my district was going about our work. DuFour and Dr. Robert Eaker are the two co-founders of the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at Work movement. Needless to say, I was taken aback, disappointed and a bit hurt.

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OPINION: A year after the Supreme Court’s historic affirmative action ruling, MIT’s drop in student diversity provides a cautionary tale

The Hechinger Report

More than a year after the Supreme Court restricted race-conscious admissions in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, a clearer picture is starting to emerge of how some incoming classes have changed. MIT announced a sharp drop in its number of Black, Hispanic, Native American and Pacific Islander students, and other elite schools are also experiencing drops.

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The Top 4 State Edtech Trends According To SETDA

techlearning

State edtech leaders are thinking about AI and cybersecurity a lot these days, according to a new SETDA survey.

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5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning  

eSchool News

Key points: Crafts can help students develop skills needed to succeed in the 21st century 4 key findings on student engagement More gifted students need accelerated paths For more on deeper learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

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Miro: How to Use It to Teach

techlearning

Miro make work collaboration easy and fun for teachers and students.

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Compton Students Level Up with Esports and Extron

eSchool News

Anaheim, California – To better engage their K-12 students, the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) in Southern California offers an esports program. It was conceived to enable growth of a student’s social and emotional well-being and open avenues for their future. Esports activities include afterschool individual and group competitions and tournament play among CUSD schools and with other districts through a variety of organizations.

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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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Breaking the Silence

Gaggle Speaks

I n today’s digital age, children and teens are facing unprecedented challenges, many of which have a significant impact on their mental health. Suicide, the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10 to 19 according to Pew Research, is a crisis that demands attention from parents, educators, and communities alike. However, the topic of suicide is often shrouded in silence, leaving children without the tools they need to express their feelings or seek help.

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THE WASHINGTON MONTHLY “COLLEGE GUIDE”: how they put it together

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, is my guest with insights on how they compile the categories and the rankings. Read more here The post THE WASHINGTON MONTHLY “COLLEGE GUIDE”: how they put it together appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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What a professor of education has to say about the future of teaching with AI

The Thinking Stick

Dr. Min Sun, a professor of education at the University of Washington, discusses the work of AmplifyLearn.ai, a center focused on harnessing the power of AI to improve teaching and learning. The center conducts scientific research, develops AI-powered education technology, offers training programs, and engages in public dissemination of research. Dr.

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New Capstone Resources from Genentech & Discovery Education Empower High School Students to Explore Biotechnology

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – presents new, free capstone project resources for students in grades 9-12 that can be used to apply knowledge of biotechnology to real world Keep Reading New Capstone Resources from Genentech & Discovery Education Empower High School Students to Explore Biotechnology The post New Capstone Resources from Genentech & Discovery Education Empower High School Students to Explore Biot

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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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Fall Life Cycle Activities for Kids: Apples, Pumpkins, and Turkeys

Twinkl International Publishing

Fall Life Cycle Activities for Kids

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How do you boost school attendance? In RI, with public rankings and Oprah-style giveaways

eSchool News

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. When crossing a busy street kept a child from catching the bus, George J. West Elementary School Principal Lisa Vargas-Sinapi had a practical solution: Let’s move the bus stop. When kids are sick, they’re offered appointments at the school’s health clinic.

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Check Out This Week’s * New * ESL Resources – September 22nd

Twinkl International Publishing

Fresh * New * ESL Resources to Boost Your Lessons! ?

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Methods of Induction of Labour

Twinkl International Publishing

An induction might be offered if labour hasn’t started naturally by 41 weeks of pregnancy — read on to learn about the different methods available.

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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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Working While Pregnant - Everything You Need to Know

Twinkl International Publishing

Navigating professional responsibilities throughout pregnancy can be challenging - here are our midwife Lauren’s suggestions.

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How much formula does my newborn baby need?

Twinkl International Publishing

Read this blog for more information about feeding your newborn baby formula.

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Patagonia Chile: top 10 destinos de la Carretera Austral

Twinkl International Publishing

Este año la belleza y multiculturalidad de nuestro país ha sido reconocida internacionalmente y Chile se posiciona como uno de los mejores destinos turísticos a nivel mundial.

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Cervical Sweeps

Twinkl International Publishing

As your due date approaches, it’s a good idea to learn more about different methods of induction. Here, our midwife Lauren discusses cervical sweeps.

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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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New report highlights significant shortages in mental health care services for young people

Twinkl International Publishing

Research into the availability of mental health services available to young people shows inconsistency across the country.

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Childcare deserts in England ranked worst amongst nine other countries

Twinkl International Publishing

England fares as one of the worst countries for childcare accessibility, international study finds.

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Empower our teachers to embed oracy, and empower our young people

Twinkl International Publishing

Leading oracy experts met today in Liverpool, at the Labour Party Conference to discuss the future of oracy in England’s schools.

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Teaching assistants are the ‘engine room of education’ and oracy is the ‘heart and soul’

Twinkl International Publishing

Reporting live from the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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

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How To Draw Your Own Storybook Map

Twinkl International Publishing

Want to plot a course to map-making fun, but don't know how? This blog on how to draw your own storybook map has the answers! Includes resource recommendations.

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Labour emphasises its commitment to early years at its Labour Party Conference

Twinkl International Publishing

Labour MPs stress that ‘early years is a priority for new government’ during its annual conference in Liverpool.

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Breakfast clubs early adopters scheme launched for schools

Twinkl International Publishing

Government continues to push forward with its initiative to introduce free breakfast clubs for primary schools.

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Explore the Wonders of the World at Home

Twinkl International Publishing

Explore the seven natural wonders of the world with these collaborative colouring activities which are great for family or friends.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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.