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Goal Setting for a Fourteen-year old

Ask a Tech Teacher

Can a high school freshman be goal-oriented? Should they—or is this too early? Though many deliberate, no one yet has invented a time machine to unring the proverbial bell. And high school requires the ringing of many academic, social and economic bells. Many future-shaping decisions become final based on these four years. Zoe, like your sons and daughters, is thinking about which college she wants to attend.

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Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Education Earns an ‘A’

EdTech Magazine

Nation-state adversaries and cybercriminals continue to launch cyberattacks at an unmatched pace across all industries, and the education sector is in their crosshairs. Education is among the most heavily targeted sectors due to its vast stores of valuable data and its comparatively weak security measures. Adversaries are aware of the personal data that schools, district offices, libraries and other targets hold, as well as the security shortcomings that create a low barrier to entry.

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How My Students Turned a Challenge into an Opportunity for Innovation

Digital Promise

The post How My Students Turned a Challenge into an Opportunity for Innovation appeared first on Digital Promise.

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What Can AI Chatbots Teach Us About How Humans Learn?

Edsurge

Do new AI tools like ChatGPT actually understand language the same way that humans do? It turns out that even the inventors of these new large language models are debating that very question — and the answer will have huge implications for education and for all aspects of society if this technology can get to a point where it achieves what is known as Artificial General Intelligence, or AGI.

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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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Helping K-12 leaders use data more effectively and confidently

eSchool News

Key points: Confidence in K-12 data use is rooted in a comfortable understanding Data-informed decision-making in education: A comprehensive approach Creating smart campuses to transform student life For more on data use in K-12, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Autumn is a universally familiar season. Whether you live among the redwoods of the Pacific Northwest, or in the sunny southern states, the cooler air, shorter days, and yellow school buses are all a part of our collective fa

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What the Boom in Kids’ Smartwatches Reveals About Modern Parenting

Edsurge

As Jennifer Hill’s eldest child was heading into fifth grade, she began to wonder how she would communicate with him in the hour between his school bus drop-off and her arrival home from work in downtown Cleveland. This story also appeared in WIRED. “There’s no phone in this house if something goes wrong,” she remembers thinking. “It’s not safe.” When Hill was a kid, there were no cellphones, sure, but there were landlines.

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5 Hidden Google Easter Eggs

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Beyond the fun, but unpractical, barrel roll in Google Chrome here are 5 things to try out in Google Workspace that you may not have realized. The post 5 Hidden Google Easter Eggs appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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A community college could transform a region — and help itself grow. Will voters buy it?

The Hechinger Report

LOCKHART, Texas — Sometime last year, Alfonso Sifuentes was on a bus tour as part of a chamber of commerce’s efforts to map out the future of the bustling Central Texas region south of Austin where he lives and works. There was chatter about why San Marcos, a suburb along one stretch of the Interstate 35 corridor, had little interest in a proposed expansion of Austin Community College into that area.

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Optimizing School Technology Budgets through Data-Driven Decisions

techlearning

Making data-driven decision to understanding what technology your school is actually using can help to get the most out of your education technology budget

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Thankful for New Tools: Phonics, Behavior & More!

N2Y

Turkey, tools, and teaching! Discover new phonics, behavior, and planning resources this season! The post Thankful for New Tools: Phonics, Behavior & More! appeared first on n2y.

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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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Best Free Social-Emotional Learning Sites and Apps

techlearning

Social-emotional learning resources for teachers, families, and students

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PRODUCTIVE FAILURE FOR DEEPER LEARNING

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Dr. Manu Kapur, author of PRODUCTIVE FAILURE is my guest… he is a world-renowned expert on learning and currently heads the Future Learning Initiative at ETH University Zurich. Dr. Kapur earned his doctorate in Education from Columbia University. Dr. Kapur Keep Reading PRODUCTIVE FAILURE FOR DEEPER LEARNING The post PRODUCTIVE FAILURE FOR DEEPER LEARNING appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Music – An MFL Teacher's Superpower!

Twinkl International Publishing

Turbocharge your MFL teaching with one of the most powerful learning tools. So powerful, in fact, that it can rightfully be called a superpower. And it’s backed up by an awful lot of research.

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Get free Brainscape discount codes here

Brainscape

Whew, I’m so glad you’re here! Look, I’ve done it too. I’ve also Googled “free discount codes” for a new product or app I wanna try and sometimes— just sometimes —I get lucky and find a discount code that gets me 10 or 20% off. It’s the best feeling.  But the reason I’m glad you’re here and not on some other scabby pirates’ website is because most if not ALL of the other Brainscape discount codes you might f

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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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Autumn Budget 2024 Updates Every Childminder Needs to Know

Twinkl International Publishing

This special Autumn Budget 2024 blog highlights the key announcements that directly affect childminders, offering clear guidance to help you navigate the changes and understand the impact on your business.

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Trump’s deportation plan could separate millions of families, leaving schools to pick up the pieces

The Hechinger Report

This story was produced by Chalkbeat and reprinted with permission. Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. When immigration agents raided chicken processing plants in central Mississippi in 2019, they arrested nearly 700 undocumented workers — many of them parents of children enrolled in local schools.

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Creating Safe Spaces: Anti-Bullying Initiatives in Hong Kong

Twinkl International Publishing

Bullying remains a significant concern in Hong Kong schools, but through targeted anti-bullying campaigns and effective use of educational resources like those offered by Twinkl, we can create a safer and more supportive environment for all students. By working together—students, educators, and parents alike—we can combat bullying and foster a culture of empathy and respect in our schools.

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The 10 most common questions teenagers asked about the election

eSchool News

This is republished as part of a series in collaboration with the Headway Election Challenge. Chalkbeat and Headway at The New York Times will ask young people to share their insights and perspectives throughout the 2024 presidential election. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Throughout 2024, Headway and Chalkbeat , a nonprofit news organization focused on education in America, have been in conversation with teenagers abo

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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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Christmas Cooking in the Early Years

Twinkl International Publishing

Cooking and baking provides so many life lessons. From early maths concepts to gross and fine motor skill development, to early science concepts and the most important relationship building. Let’s explore!

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COP29: It’s Time to Raise Our Ambitions and Take Action on Climate Change!

Twinkl International Publishing

Learn how countries are tackling climate change at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in November and find inspiration to make a positive difference with your children.

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Nawdd Sant y Cariadon: Santes Dwynwen neu Sant Ffolant? Pwy fyddwch chi’n dathlu?

Twinkl International Publishing

Gyda diwrnod Santes Dwynwen ac yna Diwrnod Sant Ffolant yn dod ond wythnosau wedyn, mae’n hen bryd penderfynu p’un i ddathlu. Ai Santes Dwynwen ar y 25ain o Ionawr? Neu Sant Ffolant ar y 14eg o Chwefror. P’un o’r diwrnodau sanctaidd yma sy’n meddwl y mwyaf i chi? Pwy un o’r ddau Nawdd Sant Cariadon ydych chi’n teimlo y dylech ddathlu Santes Dwynwen neu Sant Ffolant?

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Famous Athletes

Twinkl International Publishing

These famous athletes are sprinters and fencers, goalies and bobsledders. They made history by being first, others by being the best, and a few of them, by simply refusing to quit when others said they should.

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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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Faktore Wat Bydra tot Dwelmmisbruik in Skole

Twinkl International Publishing

Dwelmmisbruik in skole is nie ‘n nuwe onderwerp of probleem nie. Vir jare is die gebruik van dwelms en onwettige middels ‘n groot bron van kommer vir ouers en onderwysers.

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Looking for engaging early morning work for KS2 learners?

Twinkl International Publishing

This collection of PowerPoints – full of activities for practising and recapping reading and writing skills – will be ideal early morning work for upper KS2.

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Exploring the Various Types of Assessments in Education: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators

Twinkl International Publishing

This educational blog will explore the various types of assessments in education used in South Africa, their purposes, and their strengths and weaknesses.

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Science Support at Home: Animals and Humans for Ages 5 to 6

Twinkl International Publishing

Find out about what is covered in the topic of animals and humans in year 1 science and what you can do to support your child at home in this blog.

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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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What Are Peer Observations in the Early Years and What Do They Involve?

Twinkl International Publishing

This blog aims to provide early years practitioners with information and guidance on conducting peer observations in their early years settings.

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Ofsted warns of rushing early years children into advanced skills too soon

Twinkl International Publishing

Ofsted discusses the importance of building on foundational knowledge and skills for children, starting from children’s earliest years.

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Facts and Activities to Learn About China

Twinkl International Publishing

Read our blog to find fun facts about China and discover China-themed activities for your child, including recipes and arts and crafts.

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2024 Autumn Budget announcement: How will it impact schools, trusts and local authorities?

Twinkl International Publishing

Leader’s Digest summarises the key takeaways for school and trust leaders from the government’s 2024 Autumn Budget announcement.

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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.