EdTech Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Although K–12 education is not known for being a major disrupter, we are making profound changes that will have a ripple effect for years to come. When I joined Mt. Diablo Unified School District as director of technology and innovation during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we had a lot of needs. But our most immediate priority was getting devices to students to ensure learning continuity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 5, 2024

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. March 2-9th 50% discount on sidebar sponsors (instead of $100 per month, you get the same program for $50 a month) Required: Minimum of 6 months paid in advance, or $300 We place your logo and link in the blog sidebar. Additionally, once a month, I’ll share an optional update on your product with my readers (which you write).

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 5, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Last March I made my first custom GPT to assess project-based learning activities. Since then, I've developed these for each of my major projects. So, on today's show, I talk about how I introduce this tool (as an “app” in a way that doesn't anthropomorphize the tool in any way).

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Education Elements

MARCH 5, 2024

Schools across the country are grappling with fewer students in classrooms, causing a ripple effect on learning, funding, and engagement. Research shows that the number of chronically absent students has nearly doubled , from about 15 percent in the 2018-2019 school year to around 30 percent in 2021-2022. Millions of students miss 10% of the school year or more—whether excused or unexcused—and substantial increases in chronic absenteeism were prevalent across every state that captures this data.

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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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Digital Promise

MARCH 5, 2024

The post How to Ensure Your School District is Data Ready appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2024

Five months after federal stabilization grants expired, deeper cracks are beginning to show in the early care and education sector. Without the historic level of operational funding that was distributed monthly to child care programs across the United States through September 2023, many providers are experiencing staff departures and shouldering rising costs, leading many to increase tuition for families and some to close classrooms — or worse, close their doors entirely.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2024

Ken Futernick brings together people who disagree deeply on issues that are most dividing school communities these days — such as teaching about gender and sexual identity or about the history of racism in America. And he records the conversations. You might think the discussions would involve shouting matches or verbal fireworks. But Futernick — a longtime educator who has served as an elementary school teacher, a teacher educator and a leader of a national school turnaround center — aims to ke

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Waterford

MARCH 5, 2024

School and Classroom Strategies Informed by the Science of Reading Find upcoming and on-demand video series led by early education experts through the Webinar Library , featuring topics chosen with administrators in mind, like: Impactful Family Engagement Made Easy Understanding the Six Instructional Strands for Literacy Professional Learning: Teaching the Science of Reading Among the six key skills needed for literacy development , two are commonly used interchangeably: phonics and phonological

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Securly

MARCH 5, 2024

As of March 5th 2024, Securly has launched a ground-breaking new solution for K-12 schools and districts: Securly Discern. Securly Discern is a revolutionary AI that generates insights based on students’ online activities and digital footprints, automating data collection and analysis for schools. From school climate and student interests, to social-emotional competence and safety assessments, Discern’s AI replaces the need for manual surveying and screening, empowering school leader

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 5, 2024

3 Knowledge Domains For Teaching And Learning by TeachThought Staff Thinking in the 21st century is just different. That doesn’t […] The post 3 Knowledge Domains For The 21st-Century Student appeared first on TeachThought.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 5, 2024

There's an immense difference between rote memorization and giving students tools that allow them to work flexibly and thoughtfully with numbers, writes Kathie Palmieri. When kids learn number sense and can use multiple strategies, they have choice in how they solve problems. The post Number Sense Builds a Strong Math Foundation first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 5, 2024

The impact of Black people in early care and education cannot be overstated. Black women, in particular, have played a crucial role in American society, caring for multiple generations of children. Recent reports indicate that 95 percent of child care workers are female. And although Black people make up only 13 percent of the total U.S. workforce, 18 percent of U.S. child care workers are Black.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Wisconsin is creating a new literacy office and hiring reading coaches. Ohio is dedicating millions to a curriculum overhaul. Indiana is requiring new teacher training. Dozens of states are moving to align their teaching practices with the science of reading, a body of research on how children learn that emphasizes explicit phonics instruction alongside helping students build vocabulary and kn

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N2Y

MARCH 5, 2024

Boost student confidence with comforting, familiar routines based on Today’s Weather and Class News. The post Building Routines Around Today’s Weather and Class News appeared first on n2y.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Key points: Despite the frenzy around AI, many learning tools have relied on AI for years The 3 biggest misconceptions about AI Don’t miss a single update on what’s new with AI in education For more news on AI in learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Many educators are cautiously optimistic about AI, indicating that they’d like more guidance to effectively integrate it into their instructional strategies.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2024

Tech & Learning is excited to join the inaugural @ASU+GSV AIR Show–an event that focuses on the AI Revolution in EDU for educators, administrators, founders, investors, professionals, and A

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). With a wealth of leadership experience in the education technology industry, Hedrick will lead the 40-plus-year science company as it continues to grow as a values-aligned Perpetual Purpose Trust dedicated to helping educators build a science literate society.

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Discovery Education

MARCH 5, 2024

At Discovery Education, we are always looking to meet educator’s needs. Educators require flexible, reliable, and high-quality services that fit in wherever learning takes place and really ignite student curiosity. We know that when students have early exposure to careers, it transforms how they explore and enter the workforce. Yet research shows that 83% of today’s […] The post Bringing Industry Innovators to Classrooms with Career Connect by Discovery Education appeared first

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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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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Learning technology company HMH announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable , building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations that includes the integration of Writable’s research-backed writing assessment and practice solution with HMH’s core ELA offerings for grades 3-12. With the acquisition of Writable , HMH will also establish HMH Labs, a new incubation team focused on the development and customer experience of emerging technologies, includi

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SplashLearn

MARCH 5, 2024

Learning new words is crucial for kids as it helps them understand and communicate better. This blog focuses on “four letter words that start with A” to kickstart this learning journey. These short, simple words are perfect for young learners to remember and use. Starting with A also introduces them to the alphabet’s basics. Let’s […] The post 40 Four Letter Words That Start With A first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Edthena

MARCH 5, 2024

In the news A recent article from Language Magazine featured reporting on how Keller Independent School District is using the AI Coach platform to help teachers improve specific areas of their instructional practice. “AI Coach guides educators through a reflective experience that is safe and low risk,” said Josh Boyd, assistant principal of Keller Collegiate Academy in Keller ISD.

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SplashLearn

MARCH 5, 2024

Ever found yourself in front of a room full of 2nd graders, wondering how to capture their attention and keep it there? You’re not alone. Teaching 2nd grade is an adventure—a mix of boundless energy, curiosity, and individual learning styles that can turn any classroom into a lively discovery hub. But here’s the catch: how […] The post How to Teach 2nd Grade: 25 Best Tips for a Successful Year 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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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 5, 2024

Welcome to the first post of our new series: Gaggle’s Support Team Spotlight. Through this series, we'll dive deep into what makes our Support Team stand apart in the student safety sector, their expertise and impactful stories, and how their dedication helps foster safer learning environments. If you’re not already familiar with Gaggle as a whole, we are the leading experts in K-12 student safety, offering a comprehensive suite of tools and services designed to promote student safety and well-b

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SplashLearn

MARCH 5, 2024

In the past, learning to spell was mostly about remembering words, like keeping a list in your head. Schools treated spelling as a special class, different from reading or writing. But in recent years, experts studying how we use language have found something interesting: learning to spell isn’t just about memorizing. It’s a process that […] The post What Are the Stages of Spelling Development: Ultimate Guide first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 5, 2024

Charlotte-based Discovery Education has been honored by the Cigna Group, a global health company committed to improving health and vitality, with a coveted Silver level Healthy Workforce Designation. This award was given in recognition of Discovery Education’s strong commitment to improving Keep Reading Cigna Healthcare Recognizes Discovery Education with Coveted Healthy Workplace Designation The post Cigna Healthcare Recognizes Discovery Education with Coveted Healthy Workplace Designation appe

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SplashLearn

MARCH 5, 2024

Did you know that rhyming is one of the first steps toward phonemic awareness? This foundational skill is crucial in early childhood education, as it teaches children to recognize and play with the sounds within words. Rhyming helps kindergarteners develop an ear for language, making learning to read and write easier. By engaging with rhyming […] The post Rhyming Words for Kindergarten Kids: List and Activities first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 5, 2024

PBLWorks’ signature professional development conference for Project Based Learning takes place June 24-27, 2024 in Napa Valley, California The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high quality Project Based Learning (PBL), today announced Keep Reading Acclaimed Author Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad to Keynote the 2024 PBL World Conference The post Acclaimed Author Dr.

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SplashLearn

MARCH 5, 2024

What am I riddles for kids are simple puzzles that challenge children to guess an object, person, or place based on a series of clues. These riddles are incredibly popular among children because they’re fun and spark curiosity. Beyond entertainment, they offer several educational benefits. Solving these riddles can improve a child’s vocabulary, enhance their […] The post 40 Fun What Am I Riddles for Kids [With Answers] first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 5, 2024

Today, America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in collaboration with BNY Mellon, the 240-year-old global financial services company that played a pivotal role in the Keep Reading AMERICA250 LAUNCHES NEW NATIONWIDE STUDENT CONTEST: ‘AMERICA’S FIELD TRIP’ The post AMERICA250 LAUNCHES NEW NATIONWIDE STUDENT CONTEST: ‘AMERICA’S FIELD TRIP’ appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2024

BetterExplained teaches math in a straight-forward way that works.

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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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