EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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techlearning

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Charlotte, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections – today announced it has surpassed the goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025 ahead of schedule. Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 10.7 million students, including 2.97 million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, 65% of which are from Title I schools.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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N2Y

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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OCTOBER 29, 2024

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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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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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Rise in National Living Wage and no increase on personal tax – the Autumn 2024 Budget.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves increases spending by 6%.

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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

NAO’s report on special educational needs indicates no improvement for children since 2019.

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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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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

SEND Code of Practice states ‘teachers are responsible and accountable’ for all pupils.

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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Too much, too soon: Ofsted warn of the dangers of overwhelming pupils in EYFS and KS1.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Behind the scenes: The hidden sources of stress for teaching assistants.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

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

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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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.

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