EdTech Magazine
MARCH 27, 2024
Over the past few years, schools and policymakers were focused on one digital divide in K–12 education: unequal access to technology. However, the Office of Educational Technology, a team within the U.S. Department of Education, recently updated its National Educational Technology Plan, and this year’s NETP goes deeper. It defines not one but three digital divides.
Edsurge
MARCH 27, 2024
During the day, I teach Algebra I classes to high school freshmen in Springfield, Missouri. One night per week, I teach preservice elementary school teachers who serve as paraprofessionals at K-12 schools in Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and California through Reach University. Reach University offers adults employed in schools and other workplaces the opportunity to earn a unique bachelor’s degree that embraces work experience as part of the learning process.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 27, 2024
A few spring websites, lesson plans, printables, activities: 7 Science Experiments that Teach About Spring Books from Scholastic about Spring Life cycle of a snake Life Cycle Lesson Plans Life Cycle resources Life Cycles Life Cycle Symbaloo Plant life cycle Spring Puzzle Spring Games Spring Vocabulary (video) Spring Word Scramble Spring Word Search What Happens in Spring (video) What Happens in Spring –PS (video) Ideas from TeacherVision : Printables The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities Bo
Edsurge
MARCH 27, 2024
K-12 leaders tasked with preparing students for the future workforce are doing so amid ever-increasing cyber threats. The dynamic landscape of in-person, virtual and hybrid schooling has made schools vulnerable targets for cyber threat actors (CTAs). While many K-12 organizations struggle to obtain resources to strengthen cybersecurity, those that employ security best practices consistently report higher levels of cyber maturity.
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.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 27, 2024
Even before her son started kindergarten, Ashley Meier Barlow realized that she might have to fight for his education. Her son has Down Syndrome; when he was in prekindergarten, school officials in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, told Barlow that he wouldn’t be going to the neighborhood school, with some special education accommodations, as she had assumed. Instead, the educators told Barlow that they wanted her son to attend a classroom across town meant for children who are profoundly impacted by their
Edsurge
MARCH 27, 2024
As school boards prepare to approve their budgets for the fall, many are grappling with how to make up for the yawning chasm left by the loss of federal pandemic-relief dollars. In many cases, that means educator layoffs are coming. But the ESSER “funding cliff” — the fall deadline for districts to allocate money from the final disbursement of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grants — isn’t a singular culprit behind the staff cuts that are rolling out around the country.
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techlearning
MARCH 27, 2024
Top tips to create more storage on your device for extra space and faster running.
eSchool News
MARCH 27, 2024
Key points: Edtech investments should support better student outcomes How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget The modern CIO’s role is changing–here’s how to keep up For more news on tech management, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Ask anyone involved in public education right now and you’ll hear a familiar refrain: “Too many technology tools.
Lightspeed Systems
MARCH 27, 2024
Filter bypass prevention remains a cybersecurity priority at school districts. Learn how Lightspeed Systems stays ahead of security threats.
eSchool News
MARCH 27, 2024
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Manor Independent School District in Manor, Texas, has selected and installed BenQ Boards and BenQ Smart Displays in Manor New Tech High School, Manor Early College High School, Manor Rise Academy, Wildhorse Elementary, and Manor Elementary Early Learning Center and new Transportation Facility.
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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.
SplashLearn
MARCH 27, 2024
Listening skills are vital for the growth and development of children. They lay the foundation for effective communication, understanding, and learning. Through listening, kids learn to interpret the world around them, build vocabulary, and develop social skills. However, nurturing these skills in young learners requires engaging methods that capture their attention and interest.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Across the nation, flexible self-paced learning is capturing the interest of students and their families due to the flexibility it offers. That interest is reflected in the ever-increasing popularity of VHS Learning’s flexibly paced courses. The number of students enrolled Keep Reading Enrollment in VHS Learning’s Flexible Self-Paced Courses Soars by Over 400% The post Enrollment in VHS Learning’s Flexible Self-Paced Courses Soars by Over 400% appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in
SplashLearn
MARCH 27, 2024
Have you wondered how to teach skip counting in a way that sticks? This fundamental skill sets the foundation for more complex math concepts. Teaching skip counting can be straightforward and enjoyable. With the right approach, this essential math skill can be turned into an engaging activity for kids. We’ll walk through practical steps to […] The post How to Teach Skip Counting to Kids in 9 Easy Steps first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
Brainscape
MARCH 27, 2024
If you’ve ever used Fitbit, Mint, Toggl, or any other app that tracks your fitness, financial, or productivity trends, you’ll understand the profound impact that METRICS has over encouraging you to make small, daily investments toward a larger goal. You’re just so much more likely to “stick with it” when you’re able to visualize your progress, and this is what inspired Brainscape to seriously up our metrics game with the new study metrics screen!
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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.
Gaggle Speaks
MARCH 27, 2024
W elcome to the second post of our latest series: Gaggle’s Support Team Spotlight. Through this series, we're diving into what makes our Support Team stand apart in the student safety sector, their expertise and impactful stories, and how their dedication helps foster safer learning environments.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Our Guest is Terry Harlin of Astoundingscore.com. Terry is an expert on SAT prep for students. The post EQUITY IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND THE SAT appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Educational Publisher, Twinkl, will celebrate National ASL Day by providing FREE American Sign Language Resources on their website. April 15, 2024 is National ASL Day – an event celebrated every year to raise awareness of American Sign Language (ASL). ASL Keep Reading Educational Publisher, Twinkl, offers FREE ASL Resources in Celebration of National ASL Day The post Educational Publisher, Twinkl, offers FREE ASL Resources in Celebration of National ASL Day appeared first on American Cons
American Consortium for Equity in Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Middle School segment manager Denise Fernander of Twinkl.com. is our guest. The post RESOURCES WORLDWIDE FOR EDUCATORS PREK-8 AT TWINKL appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
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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