Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2023

Since the sudden arrival of ChatGPT just a few months ago, there’s renewed interest in using AI chatbots as tutors. The tech itself raises a host of challenging questions. Some researchers are exploring one that might sound trivial but actually could be quite thorny: What should these computer-generated educational assistants look and sound like? It turns out, one of the world’s most-cited educational researchers, Richard Mayer , is working on a series of studies looking at what kind of computer

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Does Grammarly use AI? It does now! I logged into Grammarly today and started seeing writing suggestions from the new Grammarly Go button. In fact, as I'm writing this post, the GO button is there and ready to offer suggestions. The Grammarly GO button will offer suggestions and, according to Mashable , uses the ChatGPT Generative AI Model.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2023

This is part of the 169 tech tips for your class-but this is a bonus, not included in the ebook, just for readers of Ask a Tech Teacher. If you follow this blog, you’ve seen it before, but it’s worth repeating. Feel free to grab the image and use it in your classroom: Tech Tip #170: Cover your webcam when you aren’t using it! I used to do this and forgot about it.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 27, 2023

The post Integrating Research-based Strategies into the Design of Educational Technology to Support All Learners appeared first on Digital Promise.

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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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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 27, 2023

When Iowa Wesleyan University announced in March that it would close, its biggest creditor was a federal government agency that had loaned it $26 million and then — in an attempt to help the university survive —softened the terms and extended the repayment period. This story also appeared in The Washington Post It wasn’t the Department of Education that made the loan, or the Treasury or Interior departments, or any of the many government departments that support academic research.

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eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2023

Untreated hearing loss can have lasting effects on students’ academic achievement, social relationships, and self-esteem. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that even mild hearing loss can cause a child to miss as much as 50 percent of classroom discussion. Without appropriate management and support, children with mild to moderate hearing loss achieve one to four grade levels lower, on average, than students with typical hearing, according to American Speech Language Hearing

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eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2023

Educators participating in a recent survey overwhelmingly believe that the Covid pandemic has increased student mental health needs–and in many instances, mental health issues are the biggest obstacle to school safety. These latest statistics are found in the 2023 School Safety Survey from Raptor Technologies and the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO).

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

APRIL 27, 2023

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, it is important to prepare students to be proficient with technology. However, "paperless is a pedagogy." Focusing solely on replacing traditional resources with digital ones risks overlooking the true potential of EdTech. Instead, we should shift our focus towards leveraging educational technology to elevate learning experiences for our students.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 27, 2023

John Hattie’s body of work suggests that surface learning is the foundation for deeper learning, transfer learning is crucial for success in the real world, and deeper learning is facilitated through inquiry teaching. The post The Definition Of 5 Different Types Of Teaching appeared first on TeachThought.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 27, 2023

A CONVERSATION WITH EQUITY AWARD WINNING COMPANY ‘CIRKLED IN” ABOUT EMPOWERING GEN Z WITH OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND K12 with Cirkled In founder and CEO Reetu Gupta. The post EMPOWERING GEN Z WITH OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND K12 appeared first on Equity in Education.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 27, 2023

AI Content Detection: Critical Things You Need to Know by PlagiarismCheck AI writing quickly became a powerful tool but also a tremendous threat to education. How accurate AI detection tools are, and how do they work? A PlagiarismCheck.org team developed an innovative AI detection software reaching 97% accuracy. Our experts gave a behind-the-scenes look at these cutting-edge tools in an online webinar 13 April 2023.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 27, 2023

Smithsonian Education holds a unique place at the intersections of art, history, culture, and science. The mission of Smithsonian Education is to be in every classroom in the country. The Smithsonian’s National Education Summit gives educators a forum to discuss Keep Reading The Smithsonian’s National Education Summit The post The Smithsonian’s National Education Summit appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 27, 2023

As the flowers begin to bloom and the weather warms up, spring is a time of renewal and growth. It's a season that signals the end of winter and the start of new beginnings.

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Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

APRIL 27, 2023

Create a shop and “products” with this Etsy template for Google Slides or Keynote. Students create an Etsy shop and “product” pages creatively describing people, places, or objects they are studying. The slides are already hyperlinked and ready to go. Just add your own images and replace the text. It’s a great way to keep students. Read more The post Etsy Template: Engage Students With This Etsy Shop Template appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 27, 2023

AI Content Detection: Critical Things You Need to Know by PlagiarismCheck AI writing quickly became a powerful tool but also a tremendous threat to education. How accurate AI detection tools are, and how do they work? A PlagiarismCheck.org team developed an innovative AI detection software reaching 97% accuracy. Our experts gave a behind-the-scenes look at these cutting-edge tools in an online webinar 13 April 2023.

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SplashLearn

APRIL 27, 2023

A growth mindset can help children understand that making mistakes is a usual part of the learning process and that failure is an opportunity to try again. It encourages them to embrace challenges and persist through difficulties, leading to greater self-confidence and resilience in kids. Growth mindset books for kids are one of the best […] The post 21 Best Growth Mindset Books for Kids to Prepare Them for the Toughest Challenges first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 27, 2023

Anderson brings over 25 years of policy expertise and a career-long devotion to educational equity and excellence to drive the next chapter of NMSI’s strategic and financial growth The National Math and Science Initiative, a nonprofit organization committed to closing opportunity gaps Keep Reading National Math + Science Initiative Appoints Education Policy Leader Jeremy Anderson as Chief Executive Officer The post National Math + Science Initiative Appoints Education Policy Leader Jeremy

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SplashLearn

APRIL 27, 2023

Mathematics is a crucial subject that we learn in school, yet it can quickly become dull and uninspiring. Thankfully, math for 1st graders can be made exciting through interactive activities such as educational games, visual aids, and hands-on learning. By incorporating math into daily activities, we can make it more engaging and enjoyable for young […] The post 1st Grade Math: Most Important Math Concepts Kids Learn in 1st Grade first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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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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MIND Research Institute

APRIL 27, 2023

With the ever-changing landscape of education due to the pandemic, schools and administrators are now tasked with finding the best solutions to help their students recover from the learning loss they have experienced. Online tutoring has become a much-discussed solution, with many terms like “high-dosage” and “high-impact” circulating as ways to replace traditional learning interventions.

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SplashLearn

APRIL 27, 2023

Educational Mathematics is an essential subject that is integrated into our everyday life. It is a subject that helps individuals develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities that they will use throughout their lives. “Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.” – Albert Einstein In math for 3rd graders, several critical […] The post Proposed: 3rd Grade Math: Most Important Math Concepts Kids Learn in 3rd Grade first appeared on Splash

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 27, 2023

In Unjournaling by Dawn DiPrince and Cheryl Thurston, students will find the book’s 250 prompts interesting and challenging, and teachers will appreciate the flexibility and variety this second edition brings to class. Everyone will have fun too, promises Anne Anderson. The post 250 Boredom-Proof Writing Prompts. Fun! first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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SplashLearn

APRIL 27, 2023

Having to learn all day at school and then coming back home to do homework can be quite tiresome and frustrating for kids. Kids have to continuously churn and work their brains to retrieve information and make efforts to learn new things every day. Brain breaks for kids are designed to relax them and make […] The post 60 Best Brain Breaks for Kids to Help Them Focus Better first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 27, 2023

EdTech’s best and brightest innovators, leaders, and trendsetters honored in the EdTech Awards 2023 Skriware, an international edtech company providing schools with equipment and lesson plans that enable practical and hands-on education in the spirit of STEAM, was named a Keep Reading Skriware Wins Coveted Award for Best STEM Solution The post Skriware Wins Coveted Award for Best STEM Solution appeared first on Equity in Education.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 27, 2023

In March, the Biden administration released the National Cybersecurity Strategy, adding to the recent federal attention paid to online security. K–12 schools have been particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks over the past few years, and IT leaders are eager to learn tips to keep staff and student data safe. In addition to creating guidelines and strategies to help schools make learning safer, the federal government also wants to ensure schools build a stronger cybersecurity workforce through edu

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