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MAY 6, 2024

Students generally have pristine credit records, which makes student data an appealing target for criminals. The good news is, there are ways they can help keep student data safe.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

Tech Teacher Appreciation Week If you wonder what’s so hard about being a teacher, what with technology, computers, AI assistants, look at this list of challenges they faced just last year: Transition to remote learning Technology and connectivity issues for students who might not have equal access to technology or internet at home Social and emotional support for students who regularly received it and now it was gone Balancing work and personal life as teaching remotely blurred those boun

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EdNews Daily

MAY 6, 2024

The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by tapping into their natural curiosity and desire to learn. For the first time this May, the Discovery Education Awards recognized U.S. districts, schools, and educators who have impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to better pique curiosity and engagement.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2024

Key points: AI readiness is key to students’ future success How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies High school students say AI will change the workforce For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A new commission comprising policymakers, education leaders, business leaders, and education stakeholders from 16 states is tackling AI’s role in education from kindergarten through postsecondary programs, focusing on AI skill readiness and policy develop

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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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MAY 6, 2024

It was one of the most significant days in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court. On May 17, 1954, the nine justices unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that schools segregated by race did not provide an equal education. Students could no longer be barred from a school because of the color of their skin. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Brown decision, I wanted to look at how far we’ve come in integrating our schools and how far we still have to go.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2024

Key points: Bridging the gap between policy documents and stakeholders empowers educators, students, and families It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff? Here’s why anecdotes are as important as data in edtech decisions For more news on policy, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In one of my graduate courses for future PK-12 educational leaders, students are asked to review a student handbook and provide their recommendations on how to improve those handbooks.

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

MAY 6, 2024

New research finds that, while an increasing number of minors are using virtual reality (VR) apps, not many parents recognize the extent of the security and privacy risks that are specific to VR technologies. The study also found that few parents are taking active steps to address those security and privacy issues, such as using parental controls built into the apps.

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techlearning

MAY 6, 2024

Spring is the time of year when even normally diligent students (and even some faculty) start struggling to pay attention.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2024

Standards-based grading is an educational assessment approach that focuses on evaluating students’ mastery of specific learning objectives. Grades are assigned based on a student’s understanding and proficiency of essential skills and knowledge outlined in predetermined standards. Standards-based grading promotes transparency, fairness and individualized learning experiences.

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

MAY 6, 2024

Cybersecurity programs vary dramatically across the country, a review has found. The authors argue that program leaders should work with professional societies to make sure graduates are well trained to meet industry needs in a fast-changing field. A research team found a shortage of research in evaluating the instructional approaches being used to teach cybersecurity.

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MAY 6, 2024

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The Thinking Stick

MAY 6, 2024

Jeff and Tricia introduce their new micro menu for the month of May, which focuses on experimenting with generative AI in different contexts. They emphasize the importance of actually interacting with AI tools and the power of collaborative conversations about the output. They also mention their sponsor, Lebra , and answer questions about handling change and choosing the right generative AI tool.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 6, 2024

Discovery Education is partnering with Lyda Hill Philanthropies and their Career Connect program to bring more diversity to STEM career planning with newly designed resources for teachers and students. Margaret Black, Managing Director at LH Holdings is our guest The post CAREER CONNECT: INSPIRING CURIOSITY IN CAREER EXPLORATION appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

Digital magazines today are increasingly eclipsing traditional print media due to their dynamic features such as multimedia integration, interactive elements, enhanced accessibility, and more. The array of benefits offered by them is immense and valuable to both creators and readers alike. If you are a business owner or a publisher who hasn’t tapped into the potential of digital media already, this comprehensive guide will demonstrate solid reasons to do so and how to make your very own.

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MAY 6, 2024

Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by tapping into their natural curiosity and desire to learn. For Keep Reading Districts, Schools, and Educators Nationwide Honored as the Inaugural Winners of the Discovery Education Awards The post Districts, Schools, and Educators Nationwide Honored as the Inaugural W

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

Fueled by digital innovation, things are changing fast because of the internet and digital technology. Now, instead of just printing books on paper, many publishers are also publishing eBooks. eBooks are digital books that you can read on a screen, like on a phone or tablet. They’re becoming really popular, and lots of publishers are switching to ePublishing.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 6, 2024

Congrats to today’s guest, Courtney Walker of Carrollton High School in Georgia , this year’s NASSP winning assistant principal with us to speak on leadership and schcool culture The post NASSP’s ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR ON SCHOOL LEADERSHIP appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

Thanks to innovative technologies, education has undergone a rapid transformation. Modern educational systems are no longer associated with monotonous lectures, where generating and maintaining student engagement was a hit-or-miss exercise. With the use of interactive technologies and textbooks, innovation has enabled educators not just to enhance student engagement but also to improve learning outcomes at the same time.

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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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MAY 6, 2024

Nikita Dutt, a second-year student at the University of California, Davis, didn’t come to college to work with young children. But since September, she’s spent a couple of hours per day as a tutor through the California Volunteers College Corps, a state-funded partnership program that places college students into paid internships. She earns $700 per month, provided she tutors elementary students for at least 20 hours per two weeks.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

The integration of technology into education has led to a steady rise in the adoption of electronic books (eBooks). Apart from their portability and affordability, eBooks offer a multifaceted learning experience that goes beyond traditional printed materials. At the heart of this experience are eBook reader apps, which students use to engage with digital content.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 6, 2024

Dr. Steve Albrecht, in addition to his regular blog posts, podcast recordings, and author interviews for Library 2.0 , hosts one or two paid webinars a month on the topics of library service, safety, and security. We offer these webinars on a pay-as-you go basis. A bio for Dr Albrecht and testimonials are below. We also have an annual "All-Access" Program for Organizations wanting to give their staff unlimited viewing of our 65+ existing Dr.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

The Internet is one of the most important sources of education at all levels today. In particular, eBooks present an opportunity for learners of all age groups to benefit from a wealth of learning present in a digital form. Unlike physical textbooks and learning-based books, digital books come with several benefits such as accessibility, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and interactivity.

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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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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

For a company to be successful in today’s competitive times, its employees need to excel at their respective jobs. According to research, 66% of employees believe that success at their jobs depends on the acquisition of new skills. In addition, 41% of employees plan to leave their company if it doesn’t provide them with appropriate training opportunities.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

The last decade has seen the eBook publishing market evolving at a rapid pace with an increasing number of publishers lowering the barriers to entry for new writers. With worldwide revenue from digital publishing expected to reach $27 billion by 2027 , the right eBook publishing software is essential to get into the digital publishing business as an aspiring or established author.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

When it comes to distributing eBooks and printed books, there are several platforms that offer a range of services for authors and publishers. In order to determine the best platform for distributing eBooks and printed books, make sure you carefully consider factors such as market reach, royalties and pricing, ease of use, print-on-demand services, DRM options, marketing and promotion tools, contractual terms, and reader experience.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

Gone are the days when learners and readers had access only to paperbacks and traditional modes of acquiring knowledge or storing documents. eBooks are a digital mode of displaying text that can be accessed anywhere and anytime using various devices. You can easily transform your existing content into compelling eBooks using elite eBook conversion services like KITABOO which are enriched with interactive elements and cost-effective ways to create professional eBooks.

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