Mon.Mar 24, 2025

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How to Personalize Learning for Teachers and Students

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, teacher retention and customized learning are at the forefront of discussions among educators and administrators. With teacher shortages becoming a pressing issue nationwide, innovative approaches to instructional leadership and personalized learning are important.

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Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

Ask a Tech Teacher

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month here. If you follow WordDreams, you may have already seen this: “Be an Author Month” is an annual event celebrated every March. It’s geared more for kids, but since most of my readers have schoolage children, this could be exactly the event that inspires them to embrace their creativity.

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Making AI a More Effective Teacher: Lessons from TPACK

Iterating Toward Openness

Human Teachers and AI Teachers Would you be surprised if you pulled a random person off the street, shoved them into a classroom full of students, and then found that they werent a particularly effective teacher? Of course not. And why wouldnt that be surprising? Because effective teaching requires a great deal of knowledge and skill, and the person you pulled off the street most likely had no relevant training.

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5 Disadvantages of Technology in the Classroom (And How to Overcome Them)

ViewSonic Education

Progress is greatbut its not always perfect. While tech has brought a lot of exciting changes to education, there are some real disadvantages of technology in the classroom. From distractions to reduced face time, EdTech isn’t a magic bullet for every situation. The good news? Most of these issues arent deal-breakers. With the right mindset (and sometimes a little old-school wisdom), you can spot the pitfalls early and adjust your approach.

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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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K-12 student attendance improves, but interventions are still needed

eSchool News

Key points: Districts using proactive attendance interventions are seeing more sustained improvements Chronic absenteeism threatens to derail K-12 education Why SEL must be part of the chronic absenteeism solution For more on student attendance, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub For the first half of the 2024-25 school year, overall K-12 student attendance rates have improved, continuing the progress seen over the past two years, according to a new analysis from SchoolStatus.

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Spring 2025 Virtual Field Trips Lineup

Discovery Education

This Spring, supercharge students curiosity and wonder with an incredible lineup of Virtual Field Trips! Well be exploring super storytelling with DC Comics, experimenting with magnets with Sesame Workshop, and getting pumped up about health with the NBA. Check out the line up below and be sure to save the date so your students dont […] The post Spring 2025 Virtual Field Trips Lineup appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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4 Neurosystems Of Learning

TeachThought - Learn better.

It is suggested that the brain does not have one learning system but four--each with its own unique memory pattern and accompaniments.

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Explaining Your School’s AI Approach To Parents

techlearning

As more and more schools are using AI, an award-winning educator shares tips for making sure parents are on board with it.

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A New Old Way: Learning in Conversation with AI

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

There is a line in Charles Handys The Age of Unreason where he quotes an anonymous Irishman: How do I know what I think until I hear what I say? (Others have said similar things.) Ive remembered this quote because thats often how I feel when Im deep in conversationI frequently will stop and make a note because I think Ive said something especially brilliant and I dont want to forget it.

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30 Free MOOCs For Teachers & Students

TeachThought - Learn better.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow learners access to free courses facilitated by top educators and experts in every subject area.

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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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A simple way to boost math progress

ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

Scientists investigated whether email interventions informed by behavioral science could help teachers help students learn math.

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Tech & Learning and First Step Advisors Form Strategic Partnership

techlearning

Collaboration will bring EdExec Summit to new heights by grounding the content, connections, and community in a shared mission to improve outcomes for all.

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Attività, giochi e curiosità sull'educazione alimentare per bambini (+ alcune ricette sane e a base vegetale!)

Twinkl International Publishing

I primi anni di vita sono fondamentali per la crescita, lo sviluppo e la formazione delle abitudini nei bambini. In questa fase, lalimentazione gioca un ruolo decisivo: una dieta equilibrata e nutriente fornisce tutti i nutrienti essenziali per uno sviluppo sano. Noi di Twinkl attribuiamo grande valore al benessere dei bambini, che comprende il diritto allistruzione e alla cultura, al tempo libero, a condizioni di salute dignitose e a unalimentazione adeguata.

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Creating a Student Technology Leadership Program

techlearning

Preparing and implementing a student technology leadership program can provide real-world experience and propel students forward in their education and career.

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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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Bahan Ajar Hari Raya Idul Fitri

Twinkl International Publishing

Halo keluarga Twinkl! Sebentar lagi waktu yang ditunggu-tunggu hampir tiba, sudah siap belum menyambut Hari Raya Idul Fitri? Kira-kira ucapan selamat hari raya Idul Fitri yang benar dan menyentuh hati itu seperti apa ya dan apa saja yang harus dipersiapan untuk menyambut Hari Raya Idul Fitri nanti? Ayo kita cek bersama-sama.

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Innovation Seen at FETC 2025: The Future of Learning is Here

ET Magazine

By Angelo Biasi Every January, the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) convenes the brightest minds, pioneering companies, and groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of learning. This year, “innovation” wasnt just a buzzwordit was the currency of progress, with companies showcasing cutting-edge AI, immersive learning, and creative solutions designed to prepare students for an AI-driven world.

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Top 10 Strategies to Enhance Health and Safety in Schools Today

Twinkl International Publishing

In todays schools, meeting basic safety standards isnt enough. This insightful article explores how to elevate health and safety in schools from routine compliance to a proactive, school-wide culture. Covering key areas like leadership, fire safety, first aid, security, and compliance, it offers actionable strategies for creating safer learning environments.

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The fight for educational equity in the face of federal rollbacks

eSchool News

Key points: Its time for edtech companies to push back against efforts to stymie progress Few states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education For more news on equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub The federal governments latest move to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education is not just an ideological shift–its a direct threat to decades of progress in making education more accessible

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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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Experts define what it means to be ready to start reception

Twinkl International Publishing

Early years experts collaborate to plug information gap on what it means to be reception-ready.

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Idei pentru abordarea culorilor la grupa mică

Twinkl International Publishing

Descoperirea culorilor este una dintre primele teme pe care le abordm la grupa mic, iar impactul acestor activiti este mai mare atunci cnd reuim s le facem ct mai atractive i interactive. De aceea, i propunem o sptmn tematic Sptmna Culorilor n care copiii nu doar nva, ci triesc culorile prin joc, activiti practice i momente de conectare n grup.

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5 steps for truly neuroinclusive classrooms and spaces

Twinkl International Publishing

Research highlights 5 steps to true neuroinclusion in education.

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Interesting Facts About Koalas

Twinkl International Publishing

Get to know one of Australia's beloved species with our interesting facts about koalas! Read through all 10 and see how many you knew.

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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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Funny Facts In Science

Twinkl International Publishing

You won't believe it, but this Funny Facts in Science blog is full of incredible but 100% true facts! Perfect for surprising and entertaining your students, you'll also find helpful resource recommendations to help liven up your lessons.

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80 Early Learning and Childcare Child-Friendly April Event, Activity and Resource Ideas

Twinkl International Publishing

Welcome to our April roundup of events and activity ideas for Early Learning and Childcare. With spring in full swing and Easter just around the corner, April is all about getting creative, embracing nature and celebrating special moments together. As always, well share some fantastic event ideas, fun activities and helpful resources to keep children engaged all month long.

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Are AI tools the key to building a neuroinclusive classroom?

Twinkl International Publishing

Neurodiversity Celebration Week supports educators to create the Neuroinclusive classroom of tomorrow today.

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Kompetizzjoni tal-Kitba: Ikteb Storja tal-Għid

Twinkl International Publishing

Attenzjoni lit-tfal kollha! Bi preparamenti ga-elebrazzjonijiet tal-Gid, se nkunu qegdin norganizzaw kompetizzjoni tal-kitba fuq it-tema tal-Gid. Il-parteipanti se jkunu bi-ans biex l-istorja taghom tii ippublikata fuq Twinkl!

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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