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Racing Rats, Independent Cows, and Robots: Is Teaching Career Literacy in Early Grades Effective?

MindSpark

by Rose Gaylen Teaching Career Literacy in Early Grades: Why it Matters It’s not too early for both primary and secondary students to begin their work-based learning and career exploration journeys. Perhaps work based learning and career training sound too advanced for elementary or middle school students, as if it’s not relevant yet. But good career pathway foundations should be laid early, and occupational identities are formed early—research says as early as age 6.

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Without Supplemental Pandemic Funding, Digital Divide Risks Increase

EdTech Magazine

If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it's that many of our schools were woefully behind when it came to providing students with a 21st century education. Lockdowns revealed that districts were stuck in a 19th century framework, resulting in deep digital divides and leaving some students struggling to complete school assignments outside of the classroom.

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#32: How to Use Art to Teach Grammar

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here’s a great lesson that uses every child’s innate love of color to learn grammar. All you need is MS Word or Google Docs), a quick introduction to the toolbars and tools, and about 25 minutes to complete. If you’re the tech lab teacher, this gives you a chance to reinforce the grammar lesson the classroom is teaching and teach tech skills students need (click to enlarge): From Structured Learning’s Tech Lab Toolkit Volume I Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rig

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How to Create Differentiated NGSS Science Lessons using Propello

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter NGSS Science Standards lessons require a high level of excellence. Additionally, science teachers often miss out on extra support for reaching their students who learn differently. For example, support to create leveled texts or differentiated experiences with science textbooks and materials can often be limited.

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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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I Need My Professional Goals to Matter to My School Leaders. Without It, It Is Hard to Stay in the Classroom.

Edsurge

The relationship between teachers and administrators is crucial, especially during times of high stress and burnout. A strong connection with an administrator can help a teacher feel supported, find balance and discover growth opportunities. However, administrators often face numerous competing priorities, which can make it challenging to prioritize their relationships with teachers.

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How schools can respond to ChatGPT with inquiry-based learning

eSchool News

The rise of ChatGPT promises to bring simplicity to the more mundane tasks of human existence and has also revived with new fervor an enduring question of our education system: how do we adequately prepare students to thrive in the real world? How do we design worthy learning tasks, when artificial intelligence (AI) tools can do the work of a student in a fraction of the time and nearly none of the effort?

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The Earth Prize 2023 Winners Announcement

eSchool News

On Monday, April 24th, The Earth Foundation held a fully virtual event, The Earth Prize 2023 Awards Ceremony, to announce the winner and runners-up of its USD 200,000 environmental sustainability competition for teenagers. Over 1,270 student teams registered from over 1,000 schools across 116 countries and territories for the 2023 edition of the competition.

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New Albrecht Blog Post on Library 2.0 - "Dealing with Patrons Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs: Tools and Tips from Bar and Nightclub Security Training Expert Robert Smith"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Dealing with Patrons Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs: Tools and Tips from Bar and Nightclub Security Training Expert Robert Smith." Some patrons come into the library drunk, some come in high on meth or opiates, like heroin or fentanyl.

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Students know best when it comes to transforming education

eSchool News

Since formalized education was in its infancy, legislators, educational leaders, and governments worked together to develop models that make education more efficient and cost effective–but they often fell short of serving the needs of students or enriching their lives. And, while people under the age of 18 comprise 25 percent of the global population, it never occurred to most people in positions of authority to ask what they need from their educational systems.

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273: A Conversation with ChatGPT about AI in the Classroom

The Thinking Stick

Welcome to this special episode of Shifting Schools, where we dive into the exciting world of AI in education, with a special guest ChatGPT. We discuss the potential benefits and concerns surrounding the use of AI tools like ChatGPT in the classroom and explore how educators can integrate this technology effectively to enhance learning experiences. Throughout the episode, we emphasize the importance of responsible and ethical use of AI, while highlighting the need for collaboration, personalizat

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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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Set Up New Co-teaching Relationships that Snap!

MiddleWeb

As he develops new co-teaching relationships, language specialist Tan Huynh focuses on two essential strategies: establishing schedules and making “relationship deposits" that build the teacher to teacher connections needed to assure the classroom works for all students. The post Set Up New Co-teaching Relationships that Snap! first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Illustrative Mathematics Introduces ‘IM Experience’ & ‘IM Classroom,’ Helping Leaders Implement An Effective K–12 Math Curriculum

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Together, the IM Experience and IM Classroom connect educators to engaging experiences and resources to help create a learning environment where all students feel confident and capable in math Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where Keep Reading Illustrative Mathematics Introduces ‘IM Experience’ & ‘IM Classroom,’ Helping Leaders Implement An Effective K–12 Math Curriculum The post Illustrative Mathematics Introduces ‘IM Experience’ & ‘IM Classroo

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Ways to easily avoid plagiarism

PlagiarismCheck

Students often struggle with making sure their papers are free from having parts that can seem similar to stuff that is already out there. Luckily, there are several ways to cut down on the amount of potential plagiarism you have in your writing. For example: Don’t copy and paste any content as your own. Don’t imitate the wording of a source. Use a plagiarism checker when you have finished writing.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COPING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN SCHOOLS

American Consortium for Equity in Education

E Therapy presentseQUIP, A Professional Development Program, for school districts that provides educators, staff, and parents with tools, resources and support they need to recognize,respond to, and recover from mental health challenges. The post PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COPING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN SCHOOLS appeared first on Equity in Education.

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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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How to Host your eBook Online while ePublishing?

Kitaboo on EdTech

Over the last 10 years, eBooks have become the go-to medium for both individual writers and publishing companies to generate book content. Today, eBooks are available across a wide range of genres, including education, which is a growing segment for eTextbooks. The reason for the mass adoption of eBooks is that they come with several advantages. They are much more cost-effective and less cumbersome to produce than print books.

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