Tue.Sep 10, 2024

article thumbnail

4 key findings on student engagement

eSchool News

Key points: Student engagement is at an all-time low in the classroom–here’s how to fix it Student engagement requires more than edtech tools How we can improve literacy through student engagement For more news on student engagement, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Schools in the U.S. and across the globe continue to struggle with student engagement, according to new research from LEGO Education.

article thumbnail

10 easy ways to use MirrorTalk in your classroom

Ditch That Textbook

This post is sponsored by Swivl.MirrorTalk has captured the attention of many educators on and off social media and for good reason. It’s a simple AI-powered tool designed to facilitate meaningful reflection in just 5 minutes a day. Emphasis on the word simple because it truly is.Simple. So very simple.And now, MirrorTalk is even simpler […] The post 10 easy ways to use MirrorTalk in your classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

Classroom 253
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Coming to FM Radio, TV, and YouTube: Cool Cat Teacher Talk

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching in the classroom is a joy to me. My students are exceptional, work hard, constantly learn new things and continually teach me new things. My heart is in the school first and foremost. Since 2002, I've taught middle and high schools and coached teachers on instructional technology.

article thumbnail

CDW Webinar Will Help Districts Get the Most Out of Classroom Tech

EdTech Magazine

Experienced educational technology leaders will gather later this month to offer their expertise to teachers, IT staff and other K–12 professionals in a webinar hosted by CDW Education. The webinar, titled “Developing a Unified Classroom Ecosystem: Device Management, Connectivity and Student Safety,” will feature voices from the CDW Education team and pre-eminent industry partners Incident IQ, Kajeet, Lexicon Tech Solutions and Securly.

Classroom 406
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How Three District Leaders Are Closing the Instructional Leadership Gap

Education Elements

What is the instructional leadership gap and how does it affect the learning outcomes of our students? I recently sat down with three district leaders, Sean Bulson, Superintendent, Hartford, (MD) Public Schools, Jerry Boyd, Superintendent of Washington County (TN) Schools, and Portia Slaughter, Chief Academic Officer at Harrisburg City (PA) School District to discuss these critical questions.

Outcomes 249
article thumbnail

To Be Ready for Kindergarten, Teachers and Researchers Say Social-Emotional Skills Are Key

Edsurge

Ready or not, across the country, a new crop of kindergarteners has entered the K-12 school system. Their teachers will spend these early weeks determining where the 5- and 6-year-olds are developmentally, what academic, social and emotional skills they bring, and what support they need to set them up for a successful school year. That job has become more difficult in recent years, according to numerous surveys , research studies and EdSurge interviews, as the last few classes of kindergarteners

Trends 202

More Trending

article thumbnail

How a Returning College Student Advocated to Improve a Fledgling Online Program

Edsurge

Paul Carr was just one semester shy of finishing his degree at Morehouse College when he found out his girlfriend was pregnant. So he decided to stop out, to get a job to support his budding family. He told himself he’d go back soon to finish. That was more than 25 years ago. Carr always intended to return. In fact, he made a promise to his father on his deathbed that he would finish his college degree.

Report 122
article thumbnail

Use Inquiry Charts to Boost Student Research

MiddleWeb

When you ask students to research a topic, what happens? Chances are some students will struggle. The authors explain how they use Inquiry Charts to help middle grades students navigate the pitfalls of research and also develop agency as researchers and knowledge builders. The post Use Inquiry Charts to Boost Student Research first appeared on MiddleWeb.

124
124
article thumbnail

Parents are cautiously optimistic about AI in schools

eSchool News

Key points: AI continues to shape daily lives–and education is no exception Using AI analysis to bring out the best in human tutors 7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub While parents do have concerns about their children’s exposure to AI in the classroom, some would still support their children using AI for schoolwork, according to a survey from Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen

Survey 119
article thumbnail

109 degrees on the first day of school? In some districts, extreme heat is delaying when students go back

The Hechinger Report

With five children aged 11 to 24, Cyd Detiege has sent her kids to Palm Springs Unified School District in Southern California for nearly two decades. “It’s gotten hotter,” she said, noting record-breaking temperatures in the desert city, which hit an all-time high of 124 degrees this July. The first day of school in Palm Springs this year was August 7, when temperatures reached 109 degrees.

Report 97
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How Schools Can Implement Mindful Media

TeachThought - Learn better.

Information and Communication Overloading (ICO) and “Mindful Media” contributed by Dr. Domenico Meschino In today’s digital age, children are immersed in many online activities that shape their daily lives. Social media has become integral to their social landscape, with platforms like YouTube capturing their attention. These platforms serve as virtual gathering places where children connect with friends, share photos and videos, and express themselves through posts and stories

article thumbnail

People Hate To Think, Says Research. What Does That Mean For Teachers

techlearning

It’s not just your students, people across the globe and professions really don’t like to think.

How To 107
article thumbnail

Why Generative AI Is More Effective at Increasing Access to Educational Opportunity than OER

Iterating Toward Openness

This is the opening section of my September 19, 2024 presentation, Why Open Education Will Become Generative AI Education. I’m pre-posting some of the presentation content due to the very active conversation the announcement of the presentation has created. Last week I posted the middle section of the presentation, How Generative AI Affects Open Educational Resources , in which I described how we need to move beyond narrow thinking about how generative AI impacts our work with traditional OER an

OER 66
article thumbnail

DEVELOPING CAREER ASPIRATIONS FOR RURAL YOUTH; A SUCCESS STORY IN MAINE

American Consortium for Equity in Education

How the Maine Rural Youth Institute is changing the the lives of rural kids… a system that can be replicated everywhere The post DEVELOPING CAREER ASPIRATIONS FOR RURAL YOUTH; A SUCCESS STORY IN MAINE appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

System 69
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

MIND Education Enhances Flagship Math Program ST Math with Transformative Back-to-School Upgrades

eSchool News

IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Education, a leader in neuroscience-driven math education solutions, has released transformative upgrades to the ST Math experience for students and teachers. The revolutionized curriculum introduces brand new games, an engaging island-themed student journey, an improved educator dashboard, enhanced puzzle talks to foster mathematical discourse, and comprehensive teacher workshops and professional learning.

article thumbnail

Grambling State makes history as first HBCU in the U.S., only institution in Louisiana with a Digital Library

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The sun shined brilliantly overhead Thursday morning as Grambling State ushered in the dawn of a new age and era with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the institution’s new Digital Library and Learning Commons. A space to Keep Reading Grambling State makes history as first HBCU in the U.S., only institution in Louisiana with a Digital Library The post Grambling State makes history as first HBCU in the U.S., only institution in Louisiana with a Digital Library appeared f

article thumbnail

Fiestas Patrias en Chile: Ideas para celebrar con niños y niñas

Twinkl International Publishing

El dieciocho es una de las fechas más importantes en Chile y la celebramos todo el mes de septiembre. Únete tu también a estas fiestas con las mejores ideas para celebrar en casa.

40
article thumbnail

Explore Innovation Globally with New Resources from Discovery Education and Boeing

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Discovery Education and Boeing are partnering to present a new virtual experience – Passport to Innovation – introducing students to Boeing employees creating the latest generation of innovative aerospace products. This five-part virtual video topic series (VTS) is part of FUTURE Keep Reading Explore Innovation Globally with New Resources from Discovery Education and Boeing The post Explore Innovation Globally with New Resources from Discovery Education and Boeing appeared first on American Cons

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Personalised education for a better future?

Twinkl International Publishing

‘37% of students in the UK do not believe that school is teaching them the skills they need to pursue their dream job’ according to the GoStudent Future of Education Report 2024.

article thumbnail

UnboundEd Adds Social Impact Veteran Priscilla Everhart as Chief Business Officer

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The appointment strengthens UnboundEd’s commitment to equipping teachers, coaches, and administrators to sustain equitable instruction while driving long-term organizational growth UnboundEd, a non-profit centered on eliminating disparities in student achievement by race, language, and socioeconomic status, today announced the appointment Keep Reading UnboundEd Adds Social Impact Veteran Priscilla Everhart as Chief Business Officer The post UnboundEd Adds Social Impact Veteran Priscilla Ev

article thumbnail

Fall Reading Fun: 20 Books & Activities Perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders

Twinkl International Publishing

Looking to refresh your classroom library for fall? Here are 20 fall-themed book recommendations for 3rd-5th grade teachers, plus fun reading comprehension activities to match. Perfect for engaging students in the autumn season!

article thumbnail

POLARIZATION TO PROGRESS: A NEW SCHOOL INITIATVE for POLARIZED TIMES

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Our guest today is Dr. Katy Anthes, former Chief School Officer of Colorado, who leads FORWARD, a new initiative to improve the education environment to drive positive change in education leadership through conflict management training in these polarized times. The post POLARIZATION TO PROGRESS: A NEW SCHOOL INITIATVE for POLARIZED TIMES appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How To Celebrate Heritage Day At School - 7 Ways To Make The Most Of The Day

Twinkl International Publishing

Heritage Day is fast approaching, and no doubt you'll want to celebrate with your class! Find out more about the day here, plus discover 7 of our top ways to make the most of the day in your school.

How To 40
article thumbnail

MIND Education Enhances Flagship Math Program ST Math with Transformative Back-to-School Upgrades

American Consortium for Equity in Education

MIND Education, a leader in neuroscience-driven math education solutions, has released transformative upgrades to the ST Math experience for students and teachers. The revolutionized curriculum introduces brand new games, an engaging island-themed student journey, an improved educator dashboard, enhanced puzzle Keep Reading MIND Education Enhances Flagship Math Program ST Math with Transformative Back-to-School Upgrades The post MIND Education Enhances Flagship Math Program ST Math with Transfor

article thumbnail

6 Meat Substitutes for World Vegetarian Day

Twinkl International Publishing

World Vegetarian Day is a celebration which promotes a vegetarian diet. If you’re looking for ways to reduce meat in your diet, then please read on for 6 suggestions for meat substitutes.

40
article thumbnail

Best Practices for Blocking Risky Apps with Lightspeed’s Latest Integration

Lightspeed Systems

We’re excited to announce a powerful new integration that enhances your district’s compliance and security: Automatically block apps from Lightspeed Filter that were marked “Not…

40
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Settling into Phonics in Reception

Twinkl International Publishing

In this handy blog you'll discover some tips and suggestions for starting phonics with your new reception children and find out some of the different shapes this could take when using the Twinkl Phonics programme.

40
article thumbnail

How to Use Essay Grading Assistant with School AI

Hansen's Link to Tech

One of the standout features of School AI is its range of assistants AI tools specifically designed for educators. Currently, School AI offers nine assistants, including roles like CoTeacher and Research Assistant. In today’s post, I’ll demonstrate how to use the Essay Grading Assistant to quickly and effectively grade papers using either a custom rubric or one created for you.

How To 41
article thumbnail

What Is World Porridge Day?

Twinkl International Publishing

Learn about World Porridge Day this October and find facts about porridge and a range of super porridge recipes for you to make with your child at home.

article thumbnail

3 tips for more effective, efficient student assessment

The Cornerstone for Teachers

What if you could automate one of the most time-consuming aspects of teaching? Designing high-quality assessments and giving students thoughtful, timely feedback on their work can take hours every single week. So, I wanted to share one of my favorite tools for automating student assessment. It’s a free Google Chrome extension called Brisk Teaching that’s powered by artificial intelligence.

article thumbnail

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.