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Managing Screen Time Without Banning Technology

techlearning

Tips for fostering screen time for media creation rather than media consumption in children, from NYU technology and gaming professor Jan Plass

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How to Get the Most Value from Securly Filter in the 2024-25 School Year

Securly

As a school web filter, Securly Filter’s primary purpose is to protect your students from harmful and inappropriate content. But a school web filter can and should do so much more , especially as we head into the 2024-25 school year. Many web filters haven’t evolved much beyond content blocking. But Securly Filter isn’t just any web filter. It’s continually evolving to meet the needs of K-12 educators.

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Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity

eSchool News

Key points: As we enjoy summer, we can’t forget school cybersecurity challenges It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology For more news on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub School’s out for summer but, for admins, there’s no final bell. Ransomware attacks in education are doubling year-on-year and the arrival of the summer holidays doesn’t mean to expect fewer attacks.

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What Happens When Schools Stop Using ST Math?

MIND Research Institute

A Follow-Up Analysis MIND Research Institute ( MIND ) believes in going beyond one good study by carrying out various research to produce repeatable results. While MIND has done this to demonstrate the efficacy of starting to use ST Math, we go a step further by showing what happens when schools stop using ST Math. In a previous blog , we shared the results of the first study, which showed an increase in math scores in the schools that used ST Math and a subsequent decline in math scores in the

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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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5 strategies to navigate science literacy in the digital age

eSchool News

Key points: Building science literacy skills takes creativity and grit 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity 4 essential resources for building research skills in high school For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world.

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Top 10 Classroom Organization and Communication Hacks

Twinkl International Publishing

Middle school teachers, streamline your classroom! Check out these essential organization and communication strategies to kickstart a successful & stress-free year.

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7 Best Books About Feelings For Preschoolers

Twinkl International Publishing

On the hunt for a brilliant book about feelings for preschoolers? We’ve compiled the best books about feelings for preschoolers (highly recommended by educators and children alike).

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Reblog: A Message to Fellow Educators As We Embark on a New School Year

techieMusings

A Message to Fellow Educators As We Embark on a New School Year

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Teaching for Maths Mastery in the Primary Classroom

Twinkl International Publishing

Many teachers and school leaders are still uncertain about what a teaching for mastery approach should look like in a primary classroom and how it can unlock children’s mathematical potential. Tackle the myths and misconceptions of maths mastery and break down some of the more challenging elements of a teaching for mastery approach with Twinkl.

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Investigating why a high-performing superintendent quietly left his job 

The Hechinger Report

This is an edition of our Future of Learning newsletter. Sign up today to get it delivered straight to your inbox. This week, I’m turning the newsletter over to Hechinger contributor Kavitha Cardoza, who shares an inside look at her recent story on a superintendent who was shown the door after winning national attention for serving English learners. – Javeria Salman Heath Grimes, the superintendent of Russellville City Schools in Alabama, had already received several accolades for his work with

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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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13+ Atividades Para o Dia da Independência do Brasil na Educação Infantil

Twinkl International Publishing

Gostaria de ideias de atividades para o dia da independência do Brasil? No blog de hoje, trazemos algumas sugestões de atividades lúdicas para imprimir e didáticas para celebrar o feriado com os alunos e ensinar de forma divertida sobre a rica diversidade cultural brasileira.

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Early Years All About Me Activities for Ages 2-3

Twinkl International Publishing

This blog explores fun and engaging All About Me activities that early years practitioners can do with toddlers aged 2-3 in their day nursery or early years setting.

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Mastering the Maths Element of the 11+

Twinkl International Publishing

The mathematics component of the 11+ exam tests students' abilities in a range of mathematical areas, including arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and problem-solving.

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Understanding and Preparing for SEAG: A Tutor’s Guide

Twinkl International Publishing

SEAG… An acronym in education that can bring different feelings to families in Northern Ireland: excitement and determination, but also some anxiety and confusion.

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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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See This Week's New Twinkl ESL Resources - August 9th

Twinkl International Publishing

It's that time of the week again! Explore Twinkl ESL's latest collection of fresh resources, designed to support your ESL lessons and keep your students engaged.

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10 meaningful teacher quotes to keep you motivated

Twinkl International Publishing

Check out this blog for 10 teacher quotes that will give your colleagues a lift, as well as some context on the prominent figures who contributed them.

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How to Support Literacy in the Classroom: 5 Top Tips

Twinkl International Publishing

Learn how to support literacy in the classroom with Twinkl’s five top tips. You can also find teacher-made resources for you and your little readers.

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10 Classroom Family Engagement Ideas

Twinkl International Publishing

Discover 10 family engagement ideas that strengthen the connection between home and school, boosting student success.

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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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Twinkl Parents Ages 5 - 7 Newsletter - Raining Cats and Dogs

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Parents Ages 5 - 7 Newsletter - Raining Cats and Dogs

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Twinkl Parents Wellbeing Newsletter - Summer Family Fun

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Parents Wellbeing Newsletter - Summer Family Fun

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