EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In some modern K–12 classrooms, students can travel to Egypt to explore the pyramids or treat patients in hyper-realistic simulations of medical environments, all without leaving their classrooms. Augmented, mixed, virtual or extended reality technologies make these scenarios possible. They use realistic 3D graphical interfaces that allow students to deeply immerse themselves in learning like never before.

Tools 459

Tools Technology Classroom Learning 459

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Assessment of student work is a crucial aspect of learning. It helps students recognize important lesson goals and teachers gauge understanding. While multiple choice, short answer, and essays are still proven methods, there are many alternatives teachers can use for their particular student group. Here are some you can look into–and all online: Easy CBM Educreations –video a whiteboard explanation of how students are completing a task (app) Edulastic –formative assessments; work on

Assessment 375

Assessment Resources Educreations Common Core 375

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The post How a Youth-Led Initiative Aims to Improve Access to Education in Cameroon appeared first on Digital Promise.

Accessibility 349

Accessibility Education Learning 349

EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Norberto Perez The incorporation of a virtual, chat-based tutoring service into our plans for an after-school tutoring program was a natural fit for our students and teachers. Many schools and districts struggle to see the amount of usage they would prefer, but our school district is doing well. Our teachers and students love the flexibility of the tutoring service.

Technology 243

Technology 243

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.

Education

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The post A Look at the National Increase: Micro-credentials Policy Map Reveals New Landscape Shift appeared first on Digital Promise.

Policies 269

Policies 269

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT late last year, the essay has been declared dead as an effective way to measure learning. After all, students can now enter any assigned question into an AI chatbot and get a perfectly formatted, five-paragraph essay back ready to turn in (well, after a little massaging to take out any AI “hallucinations”). As educators have looked to alternatives to assigning essays, one idea that has bubbled up is to bring back oral exams.

Education 215

Education Software Social Media Tools 215

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Key points: Students’ mental health concerns are at an all-time high–but access to resources is severely lacking Equitable access to mental health resources drives academic performance and success See related article: Effective SEL instruction isn’t possible without this key element Kids are facing a crisis unlike anything the U.S. has ever seen as young people face staggering rates of anxiety, depression and suicide.

Accessibility 135

Accessibility Resources Meeting Report 135

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Canva has recently rolled out a bunch of intriguing features specifically designed for the education community. Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or a student, these updates promise to revolutionize your teaching and learning experience. This post gives you a quick rundown of what’s new and noteworthy. But don’t worry, we’ll be diving deep into each of these game-changing features in upcoming posts.

Libraries 134

Libraries Accessibility Course Resources 134

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

eSchool Media is pleased to announce the three winners of the 2023 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards , which honors educators for their exemplary use of innovative edtech to support student learning: John Arthur , 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School in Salt Lake City, Utah Dr. Jesus Jara , superintendent of Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada Tom Lamont , painting and design technology instructor at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT) in Massachu

Edmentum 130

Edmentum Elementary Industry eBook 130

American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Wayne Walters, Ed.D., Superintendent at Pittsburgh Public Schools Right now, K–12 educators and administrators are worried about closing equity gaps—educational disparities based on factors like race, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or gender. We’re also very focused on building capacity Keep Reading Wayne Walters, Ed.D.: Using Online Tutoring to Make Up for Lost Time & Close Equity Gaps The post Wayne Walters, Ed.D.: Using Online Tutoring to Make Up for Lost Time & Clo

Education 124

Education 124

Advertisement

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.

Learning

techlearning

OCTOBER 5, 2023

ClassTools is an educator resource centre for creating games, quizzes and more to help with learning.

How To 124

How To Resources Learning Education 124

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) sets up to celebrate its 30-year anniversary next week in Washington DC during its annual Summer Learning Summit (sorry, sold out!), I had a chance to catch up with their CEO Aaron Dworkin, on what post-pandemic learning means from his perspective and how districts can solve a variety of current-day challenges with flexibility, communication, and inspiration.

Learning 110

Learning Education Examples Accessibility 110

American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Discovery Education today announced it is making available a free lesson, updated content, and more to schools nationwide to support observances of the upcoming October 14th, 2023, Annular Solar Eclipse. Using these resources, educators are empowered to harness this phenomenon Keep Reading Discovery Education Offers Free Lesson & More to Help Teachers & Students Observe the October Annular Eclipse The post Discovery Education Offers Free Lesson & More to Help Teachers & Stude

Education 69

Education Resources Industry 69

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Charlotte, NC. – In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – offers students and families new STEM resources to explore the world of modern manufacturing. With over 4 million manufacturing positions predicted to be available in the next ten years, the new resources from the STEM Careers Coalition connect today’s students to the manufacturing

STEM 98

STEM Industry Social Media EdTech 98

Advertisement

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.

Personalized Learning

MiddleWeb

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Nancy Akhavan’s Literacy Walks is well organized, concise and thorough in its explanation of the walk-through process at school and district levels. Its insights about trust, judgment and effective collaboration will also be valuable to coaches and PLCs, writes Beth Hassinger. The post Effective Literacy Walks Begin with Collaboration first appeared on MiddleWeb.

60

60

American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

ClassVR wins in the “primary education” category, marking company’s eighth U.S. education award win within two years Avantis Education’s ClassVR has been named a winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back-to-School 2023, marking the company’s eighth U.S. Keep Reading Avantis Wins Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence Back-to-School 2023 The post Avantis Wins Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence Back-to-School 2023 appeared first on Equity in Education.

Learning 40

Learning Education Industry 40

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: Just over 50 years ago, long before a global pandemic knocked 100,000 Canadian women out of the work force and left child care providers

Advocacy 145

Advocacy System Report Policies 145