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What Is Digital Citizenship in 2025? How Is It Taught?

EdTech Magazine

Digital citizenship provides important lessons about how students should conduct themselves online. For elementary school students, digital citizenship means starting to learn what healthy screen time looks like and the basics of safe online behavior, says Kasha Hayes, associate director of onboarding and coaching for Digital Promise. Digital Promise partners with Verizon Innovative Learning, an online initiative that helps students succeed online and offers online learning to underserved popula

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Teaching Writing in an AI World: A Practical Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So many things have shifted in writing instruction. With AI tools embedded into student devices, many teachers are left wondering: “How do we even teach writing anymore?” In this episode, I sit down with my colleague (and friend across the hall!) Dawne Beck to discuss honest, practical strategies for teaching writing in todays AI-driven classroom.

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Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data

eSchool News

Key points: Focus on what students can do, instead of what they cant Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative Empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness: Supporting students in 2025 For more on a growth mindset, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In the words of Carol Dweck, Becoming is better than being. As novice sixth grade math and English teachers, weve learned to approach our mid-year benchmark assessments not as final judgments but as tools for reflection and grow

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From Anna Mills: Why I’m using AI detection after all, alongside many other strategies

Educate AI Magazine

February 13, 2025 – This article discusses a college writing instructor’s evolving stance on AI detection tools in the classroom. Initially opposed, the author now incorporates Turnitin alongside other teaching strategies, including process tracking, peer review, and video assignments. Their shift was influenced by a challenging experience with a student submitting AI-generated work and recent research suggesting AI detection tools are more accurate and less biased than previously th

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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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10 tips for using analytics and adaptive tech in schools

eSchool News

This article originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSNs Driving K-12 Innovation initiative recently announced that Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as a Top Tech Enabler (tool) for 2025 and its appeared on the list five of the past seven years. The Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board defines Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as: these are digital technologies that collect and use data related to teaching and learning.

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What Do Generational Differences Mean for Educators and Leaders Today?

The Thinking Stick

In this episode of the Shifting Schools podcast, Tricia Friedman interviews Jeff Utecht about the importance of understanding generational differences in education and leadership. They discuss how each generation’s upbringing shapes their expectations and behaviors, particularly in the context of technology and social media. Jeff emphasizes the need for educators and parents to adapt their approaches to meet the needs of today’s students, who are influenced by a vastly different soci

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Districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds

The Hechinger Report

HOUSTON Jefferson Early Learning Center bears little resemblance to elementary schools many adults recall attending in their earliest years. The classrooms have child-sized boats and construction vehicles children can play on, and ceilings painted to resemble outer space. There are no desks all space is devoted to learning through play. Windows are low to the ground so children can easily look outside.

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Current education consultations open to educators and parents

Twinkl International Publishing

A useful round-up of the different bodies requesting input from the public.

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DOGE’s death blow to education studies

The Hechinger Report

A virtual wrecking ball took aim last Monday at the relatively small, wonky corner of the Department of Education that I write about every week: evaluation studies and data collection. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) posted on X that it had terminated 89 of these contracts worth $881 million. These particular cuts stunned people involved in education research because they didnt go after woke studies about equity, diversity or culturally relevant pedagogy all more obvious targets

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Application window open for Thrive’s Wellbeing Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Twinkl International Publishing

Recruitment commences for May cohort; apply before 17th March 2025.

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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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How to Draw an Easter Egg: Easter Egg Activities for Kids

Twinkl International Publishing

Our Easter egg activities for kids make a fantastic way to enjoy this egg-citing time of year. Children will love to discover the origins of Easter eggs, how theyre made and why theyre made out of chocolate, as well as a fantastic range of Easter egg crafts.

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Play For All - What Does Construction Play Look like in the Upper Stages of School?

Twinkl International Publishing

How can integrating Construction Play into the upper stages of primary school curriculum foster creativity, interdisciplinary learning and social development among older children?

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نصائح كيفية تعلم الصوم للأطفال

Twinkl International Publishing

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Celebrating Those Who Teach - Tools for a Smarter, Connected Approach To Education

Twinkl International Publishing

For 15 years weve been proud to support educators as they inspire, innovate and transform learning around the globe. As we celebrate the incredible journey, we also embrace the digital revolution that has reshaped 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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15 Women's History Month Icons for Teachers and Students

Twinkl International Publishing

Our blog provides you with short biographies of Womens History Month Icons that you can teach to students and inspire them to create a more equal future.

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‘A Baby Monster Surprise’ is the latest Book Club picture book

Twinkl International Publishing

Play an unforgettable game of chase with our adorable baby monster! When her babysitters fall asleep, Baby Monster seeks an adventure to pass the time. She heads out of the cave to explore, leaving a trail of mess and destruction as she goes!

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52 Fascinating Maths Facts and Riddles

Twinkl International Publishing

Heres some fascinating maths facts and riddles guaranteed to get the interest of your KS2 children. Ideal to use as a quiz, along with some great resources.

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The Women's Suffrage Movement in the US: A Breakdown for Teachers and Students

Twinkl International Publishing

Our blog breaks down the Women's Suffrage Movement in the US into its vital moments and players so that you educate the next generation of fearless women.

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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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أكثر من مليون مورد تعليمي مجاني بالكامل لمدة 48 ساعة. لا تُفوّت الفرصة!

Twinkl International Publishing

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14 Buku Ramadhan Kegiatan Anak, Bikin Akun Gratis!

Twinkl International Publishing

Temukan 14 buku Ramadhan terbaik untuk anak-anak yang berisi berbagai aktivitas seru dan edukatif. Dengan format interaktif, anak bisa mencatat ibadah harian, menulis isi ceramah buku kegiatan Ramadhan, serta belajar doa dan kisah Islami. Download buku kegiatan Ramadhan doc atau PDF gratis di Twinkl dan tingkatkan semangat belajar anak!

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Día del Libro para niños: 12 actividades para descargar

Twinkl International Publishing

El 23 de abril de cada ao conmemoramos el Da del Libro. Por esto en Twinkl te traemos estas 12 actividades para hacer con nios y nias en el colegio o en casa.

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Gabriela Mistral: natalicio y 5 poemas cortos

Twinkl International Publishing

Gabriela Mistral, primera mujer latinoamericana en recibir el Premio Nobel de Literatura, dej un legado de sensibilidad y profundidad en sus versos. En Twinkl, exploramos cinco de sus poemas cortos, donde el amor, la naturaleza y la infancia cobran vida con su inconfundible estilo potico.

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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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15 frases para celebrar el Día Mundial del Agua

Twinkl International Publishing

Adems, al final encontrars enlaces a materiales educativos listos para descargar y usar en clase o en casa. Pero antes, djame contarte algo sorprendente: sabes cul es el origen del Da Mundial del Agua y por qu se celebra? Sigue leyendo para descubrirlo!

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