Mon.Dec 26, 2022

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EdSurge Staff Picks for What to Read, Watch and Listen to Over the Holiday Break

Edsurge

Like educators and students across the U.S., folks here at EdSurge are enjoying a holiday (and publishing) break during the last week of 2022. But we couldn’t bear to leave you without some worthwhile reading and listening material during this wintery week, filled with short days and long nights. So our reporters and editors have been reflecting on the articles, books and podcasts that have resonated with us most this year and we’re sharing them with you.

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What SEL teaches us about safety

eSchool News

According to a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) study , the number of children aged 3 to 17 diagnosed with anxiety increased by 29 percent between 2016 and 2020, while those diagnosed with depression increased by 27 percent. The situation worsened with the pandemic. And now, stressed students are hurting others and themselves. There’s a dire need for safety in schools and other educational institutions — it’s time for strategies that help create safe learning environments.

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Hey, Superintendent: It’s Time for Data as a Service

EdNews Daily

By Zach Vander Veen This is something school districts have talked about for years. They have dreamed about it. They have danced around it. They have spent billions to warehouse it. They have pulled their hair our worrying about it. They have worked their teachers to tears, to exhaustion, and often to quitting to try to organize and control it. They have stockpiled untold quantities of it.

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With online learning, the kids are all right

eSchool News

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 5th most-read story features an episode of Kevin Hogan’s Innovations in Education podcast that focuses on the state of online learning.

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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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What Does ADHD Iceberg Mean? ADHD Resources for Teachers and Parents

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

What is ADHD? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is usually diagnosed in childhood and can extend to teen years and adulthood. Individuals with ADHD find it hard to keep sustained attention and control impulsive behaviours (i.e., they may act without thinking).

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NotePlan New Features & Goal Setting: Drag & Drop, Kanban Style Planning, Year/Month/Quarterly Notes @NotePlanApp #productivity #planning #goalsetting #newyear #planwithme

techieMusings

As the year comes to a close, I want to share how I’ve been using NotePlan to reflect on my progress and set goals for the future. I’ll also be highlighting some of my favorite new features in NotePlan that have improved my daily workflow.” Table of Contents. 0:00 Introduction. 1:04 New weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly note preferences. 1:46 Example of how I plan a day in NotePlan. 2:40 Moving and rescheduling tasks. 3:00 Drag & drop from a note onto the calendar. 3:2

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242: Student-led podcasting for sustained learning

The Thinking Stick

On this special episode, Jeff and Tricia sit down with a listener of the show: Joe Taranto. Joe reached out to Jeff and Tricia about his experience podcasting with students. Joe shares what he has learned over the years of launching and sustaining a podcast that is truly student-led. This episode is great for fellow educators who are curious about what a podcast might bring to their community as well as for educators reimagining student agency and student leadership.

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LINQ K-12 Customers Anticipated to Serve Nearly 4 Billion Meals to Students in Fiscal Year 2022

American Consortium for Equity in Education

LINQ, creator of leading nutrition software solutions, today shares that its Nutrition customers’ usage data shows that nearly 4 billion meals were served to students in fiscal 2022 reflecting a 44 percent increase over the 2.7 billion meals served in. Keep Reading LINQ K-12 Customers Anticipated to Serve Nearly 4 Billion Meals to Students in Fiscal Year 2022.

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OPINION: Why veterans should not be overlooked at selective colleges

The Hechinger Report

College application season is in high gear, and as colleges and universities make decisions about who to accept, I urge them to pay closer attention to one group in their applicant pool: veterans. Improving access for veterans at selective institutions is important for three reasons: First, graduation rates at these institutions are significantly higher , and degree attainment is integral to realizing the many benefits, financial and otherwise, that higher education affords.

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Intelitek Opens the First of 20 STEAM centers in the Republic of Ghana

American Consortium for Equity in Education

In partnership with the Ghanaian Ministry of Education and Israeli government, Intelitek and its parent company, Robogroup T.E.K. Ltd., have opened the first of 20 planned STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Mathematics) centers in the Republic of Ghana. Located. Keep Reading Intelitek Opens the First of 20 STEAM centers in the Republic of Ghana.

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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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Apply Now to Present at the Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) 20th Annual Education Summit

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The Summit will take place October 4-7, 2023 in San Antonio The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) is accepting presentation proposals through April 15, 2023 for its 20th Annual National ALAS Education Summit, which takes place October 4-7, Keep Reading Apply Now to Present at the Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) 20th Annual Education Summit.