EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When Orange (Calif.) Unified School District rolled out student devices to support remote learning during the first summer of the pandemic, the IT team’s biggest concern wasn’t interoperability or security analytics. It was getting devices in time for the start of school. “Our partner was able to deliver devices: 15,000 of them started coming in nine business days later, during the pandemic, when everyone else was letting us know that we were not going to get devices until February of the next y

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read both my education blog (this one–Ask a Tech Teacher) and my writer’s blog (WordDreams). In this monthly column, I share a popular post from the past month on my writer’s blog, WordDreams I’ve started a new collaboration over there with an exciting writer’s blog called Story Empire. My column is: What’s happening in the literary world?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A lot of attention goes into protecting data. K–12 IT teams ponder cybersecurity, disk arrays, cloud availability zones and bandwidth to keep their schools’ data flowing. But do they give backup systems the attention they deserve? And are they sure they can actually restore a school’s data when the need arises? Here are some backup-and-restore questions that IT teams should consider: Click the banner below to learn about how the modern data platform fuels success.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Three young trees stood in a schoolyard, their branches reaching out for the sun, casting stripes of shade on the newly seeded grass below. With each passing day, two of them grew stronger, taller, thicker. Their deep roots built pathways that strengthened their foundation to grow. Yet while two of the young trees flourished, one did not. One young tree felt farther and farther from the sun as her peers grew stronger around her.

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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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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

These FAQs relate to the Edficiency acquisition, as announced in our press release. 1 | What is being announced? Securly, a leading provider of solutions for K-12 school safety and wellness, acquired Edficiency, an innovative flex scheduling solution, effective February 1, 2024. The Edficiency team has also transitioned to Securly to provide a seamless and uninterrupted experience for Edficiency customers. 2 | What does the Edficiency acquisition mean for Securly and its customers?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Imagine you are a mountaineer. Nothing excites you more than testing your skill, strength and resilience against some of the most extreme environments on the planet, and now you've decided to take on the greatest challenge of all: Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. You’ll be training for at least a year, slowly building up your endurance. Climbing Everest involves hiking for many hours per day, every day, for several weeks.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Zachary Jackson thinks a lot about what his students may be learning from him in class. For some of his first graders in Atlanta, that goes beyond the actual academic lessons. They are also practicing how to be a man. For Jackson, the question of how to model manhood is an obsession, something he thinks about all the time. He’s worked with kids since 2018 through Wings for Kids, a nonprofit that operates after-school programs in Georgia and South Carolina.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

These FAQs relate to the Edficiency acquisition, as announced in our press release. 1 | What is being announced? Securly, a leading provider of solutions for K-12 school safety and wellness, acquired Edficiency, an innovative flex scheduling solution, effective February 1, 2024. The Edficiency team has also transitioned to Securly to provide a seamless and … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions | Edficiency Acquisition The post Frequently Asked Questions | Edficiency Acquisition fir

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Key points: Classroom management fosters an environment where students feel encouraged to explore and experiment Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators STEM programs can’t keep up with AI–let’s focus on Power Skills For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page Every classroom is a busy place, but STEM-specific classrooms are built on collaboration, communication, and hands-on inquiry.

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MiddleWeb

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Social media can disrupt concentration and healthy social development in adolescents. To counter its effects, principal Mike Gaskell looks at causes and suggests one helpful strategy to reduce stress and anxiety – ambient sound. Build the focus and flow students need to thrive. The post A Tool to Help Reduce Social Media’s Ill Effects first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Key points: Cyberattacks can impact schools and students long after an initial breach Rising ransomware attacks on education demand defense readiness K-12 cybersecurity threats to your school can be lowered–here’s how For more news on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership page Identity theft and data breaches are on the rise and K-12 schools are one of the biggest targets.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Whether educators and their students get hired will increasingly be influenced by AI. Here’s what to know about bias and how you can beat the algorithms.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This special episode of Innovations in Education highlights details from the recent webinar Analytics in Action: Innovative Approaches to Attract, Engage, Grow and Retain Top Talent. Panelists Kevin Agnello, Product Manager, Human Capital Analytics – Frontline Education and Keegan Bassett, Director of Human Resources – Queen Creek Unified School District (AZ) share insights on using analytics unique to their district to optimize recruitment processes, enhance employee engagement, and imple

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SplashLearn

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In today’s digital age, it’s crucial for kids to explore the internet safely. That’s where search engine for kids come in handy. These special search engines are designed to create a safe online environment for children to learn and satisfy their curiosity. Search engines for kids work by filtering out content unsuitable for young viewers. […] The post 11 Best Search Engine for Kids: Protecting Young Minds Online first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Ridgeland, Mississippi – SchoolStatus , a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, today announced the acquisition of SchoolNow , a unified digital publishing platform for K-12 that streamlines how schools engage families and their communities. SchoolNow combines ADA-compliant websites, mobile apps, social media, text, voice, and email into an all-in-one system created to broaden and deepen the school experience with families.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Company wins in the Secondary Education category for its powerful AI-powered solutions to support family engagement, student attendance and academic success AllHere has been named a winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023 for its Keep Reading AllHere Named a Winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023 The post AllHere Named a Winner in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2023 appeared first on American Consortium for Equit

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SplashLearn

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The animal kingdom is filled with fascinating creatures; those whose names start with the letter “K” are no exception. From the cuddly koala to the majestic kangaroo, each animal that starts with k brings unique characteristics and charm to the natural world. Understanding these animals, their habitats, and their vital roles in their ecosystems is […] The post 12 Animal that Starts with K first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I love doing shows about how corporations support K12 education. We have as our guests Takeda Pharma’s Linn Parish and Uzma Atif, both of the company’s Center for Health Equity and Patient Affairs. Takeda is working with Discovery Education to Keep Reading THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HEALTH EQUITY AND EDUCATION The post THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HEALTH EQUITY AND EDUCATION appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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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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SplashLearn

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When we look at animals by starting with the letters of the alphabet, it’s a fun way to learn about them. Today, we’re focusing on animal that starts with e. This letter brings us some really interesting animals, and we will learn more about them. In this blog, you’ll learn facts and get to know […] The post 12 Animals That Start With ‘E’: From Elephants to Eels first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Discovery Education and its content partners offer educators and students nationwide a new collection of engaging digital learning resources supporting Engineers Week activities. Established in 1951, Engineers Week immerses students in the future of engineering and helps create pathways for Keep Reading Discovery Education & Partners Offer New Resources Supporting Engineers Week 2024 Activities The post Discovery Education & Partners Offer New Resources Supporting Engineers Week 2024 A

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