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9 St. Patrick’s Day Resources For Your Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated in America on March 17th to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity to the country. The day is marked by parades, wearing green clothing and accessories, traditional Irish music and dance, feasting, and the symbolic consumption of foods and beverages like corned beef, cabbage, and Irish stout.

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Q&A: Charter School Teacher Winston Roberts Calls for More AI in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Tomorrows competitive job market is going to require artificial intelligence skills, and K12 students should prepare now. Winston Roberts is passionate about ensuring that students have the generative AI knowledge they need to land that perfect job. Roberts is the AI innovation lead at Foundation Academies in Trenton, N.J., and founder of Teacher in a Suit.

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The Unfolding Vision of AI and Project Based Learning

ET Magazine

The next world is AI-integrated, project-driven, future-focused, and human-inspired Is AI bad? Is AI good? Should we recoil in fear or embrace a new technology that some believe holds the seeds of our own destruction as creative human beings? Thats the divide now. And schools, more than any other institution, are destined to face the dilemma of AI. Schools teach vital information.

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GPT-4.5: What Educators Need To Know About The New ChatGPT Model

techlearning

I tested OpenAI's latest and greatest large language model, GPT-4.5. Here's what I learned.

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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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Teaching Creativity, Collaboration, and even Self-Confidence with Robots

ET Magazine

By Hunter McConnell Our students are growing into a world where they will find themselves sharing their space, work, and lives with more and more robots. More than a year ago I read an article about McDonalds using robot arms to make french fries, so even a job as straightforward as fry cook will be performed by a human-robot team, even if the humans part is only maintaining the robot.

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Actively Learn: How to Use It to Teach Reading

techlearning

Actively Learn is an online reading platform designed to work around teachers and students.

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Citizen University

iLearn Technology

What it is: Citizen University is an experiential approach to cultivating civic identity. What I love about Citizen University is they immediately address the challenges and barriers faced when addressing civic education in the classroom; there can be cultural and codified barriers, making it feel charged, insufficient, or impossible to do. Building citizenship is about more than where we come from or knowing the tenants of our country; it’s about our everyday choices, mindsets, and how we

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Reading and the Impact of Cognitive Skills Training

ET Magazine

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark In the first article in this two-part series , we examined the reading skills identified in the science of reading that is, decoding (with an emphasis on phonics and phonemic awareness), fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. We discussed the cognitive skills that enable each of those reading processes to take place in the brains of our students.

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Ransomware 2.0: Recent Hacking Trends and How To Guard Against Them

techlearning

Ransomware methods and strategies are evolving but there are still low-cast interventions to counter these attacks.

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There’s Nothing to Fear

ET Magazine

By Charles Sosnik This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself –Franklin Deleno Roosevelt Im not skeered.

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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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6 Domains Of Cognition: The Heick Learning Taxonomy

TeachThought - Learn better.

The Heick Learning Taxonomy can be used to guide planning, assessment, curriculum design, and self-directed learning.

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Reading and the Impact of Comprehensive Integrated Cognitive Skills Training

ET Magazine

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark In the first article in this two-part series , we examined the reading skills identified in the science of reading that is, decoding (with an emphasis on phonics and phonemic awareness), fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. We discussed the cognitive skills that enable each of those reading processes to take place in the brains of our students.

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Early Years Earth Day Activities for Ages 0-5

Twinkl International Publishing

Explore activities for Earth Day for all ages in the Early Years.

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How to Build a Thriving Music Program: Expert Advice from Adrian Gordon

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In the world of music education, building a thriving music program is both an art and a science. Music teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future of their students, and expert Adrian Gordon offers invaluable insights into this rewarding journey. With over 20 years of experience in the music classroom, leading all-state choruses, and authoring the book “ Note to Self: A Music Directors Guide for Transiti

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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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NJC pay negotiations: What's next for teaching assistant pay in 2025?

Twinkl International Publishing

Teaching assistant pay rise 2025: Update on employer response timeline.

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What Will Districts Do With All Those Empty School Buildings? Some Look to Fill Them With Younger Kids

Edsurge

Several years ago, Oklahoma City Public Schools shuttered more than a dozen of its school buildings. It was part of a realignment process in the district to right-size student populations within schools some were overcrowded, others were underenrolled and to make the school experience better and more consistent for students across the city. But what to do with all of those empty buildings?

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春天来了|用Twinkl资源带孩子探索自然与学习的乐趣

Twinkl International Publishing

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Why Digital Fluency, Adaptability and AI-Powered Learning Matter More Than Ever

Edsurge

The future isnt just approaching its moving fast. As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in ensuring students are prepared for whats ahead. Traditional education models, which focus on knowledge retention alone, arent enough. Students need digital fluency and adaptability to succeed in an era of constant technological change.

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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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3 examples of ‘less effective’ teaching assistant SEND support from Ofsted

Twinkl International Publishing

Teaching assistants: Effective or ineffective in supporting pupils with SEND?

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Post-pandemic, a new era of teaching and learning

eSchool News

Key points: Teaching and learning are moving forward, buoyed by innovative approaches to edtech A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on K-12 education, reshaping how students learn and educators teach.

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These Artinya, Lengkap dengan 17 Media Belajar Bahasa Inggris

Twinkl International Publishing

Belajar these dalam bahasa Inggris menjadi lebih mudah dengan bahan ajar interaktif seperti flashcards, poster, dan PowerPoint. Materi ini membantu siswa memahami penggunaan these dalam kalimat serta membedakannya dari demonstrative pronouns lainnya.

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RECORDINGS POSTED for "AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our first Library 2.025 online mini-conference, "AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use," was held online this past Thursday, March 13th, 2025. We ultimately had over 9,400 registrations, and it was the highest-attended event we've ever held. RECORDINGS: 1. LIBRARY 2.0 : The conference recordings on Library 2.0 are HERE and include the full video recordings, the chat logs, and an AI summary for each session.

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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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Ofsted states ‘inclusion is not an add-on’

Twinkl International Publishing

Ofsteds Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, emphasised inclusion will be a thread through the entire inspection process.

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Report: The skills gap needs urgent attention

eSchool News

Key points: Reimagined dynamic and efficient skilling pathways can flex to future workforce needs Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative 5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap For more news on the skills gap, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Inefficient career transitions and related learning gaps are costing the U.S. economy$1.1 trillionannually–a staggering 5 percent of GDP, according to new research from Pearson.

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Eco-Friendly Easter Craft Ideas for Children

Twinkl International Publishing

Make this Easter Day 2025 extra special with some of our eco-friendly Easter craft ideas for children. These Easter crafts are inspired by nature yet its cute, simple, and beautiful. Get ready to encourage your children to create these types of easter crafts!

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Digital Learning to Support Ukrainian Students

eSchool News

Infosys recently announced a critical milestone in its three-year collaboration with Street Child , an international children’s charity, with the establishment of seven Digital Learning Centers (DLCs) to address the educational challenges faced by children in crisis-affected areas ofUkraine. This collaboration addresses the profound disruption to Ukraine’s education system caused by the ongoing conflict, which has affected over 3,700 educational institutions and destroying 365 school

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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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Research highlights potential danger of slushy drinks for young children

Twinkl International Publishing

A common ingredient of slushy drinks can cause serious ill health in children.

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Humanizing the Past with Historical Fiction

MiddleWeb

By revealing and humanizing stories from the past, historical fiction fosters curiosity, inspires empathy, stimulates critical thinking, and helps develop understanding of complex issues. Kasey Short shares questions, activities and titles to help students benefit from the genre. The post Humanizing the Past with Historical Fiction first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Are schemes of work the answer to teacher workload?

Twinkl International Publishing

Educators share their opinions on teaching and learning using schemes.

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How To Put The Learner in Charge When Using AI in Education

ET Magazine

By Ken Kahn, Ph.D. The world has been shaken up by generative Artificial Intelligence systems that can engage in conversations on any topic and generate images, songs, and video from text requests. 400 million people use ChatGPT, the most popular chatbot, at least once a week. But what about school? Chatbots are being used regularly by many students.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.