EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Some IT professionals came to CITE 2023 looking for it; others found it inescapable once they arrived, but many attendees agreed it was the prevailing theme of this year’s conference: artificial intelligence. One year after OpenAI released ChatGPT, IT and education leaders are still feeling its effects. AI is touching all aspects of educational technology, from classroom learning to school infrastructure.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The post Elevating Innovation: 5 Strategies for Successful Virtual Conference appeared first on Digital Promise.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the digital age, even whiteboarding is evolving with the advent of web-based and app-based whiteboarding tools. As online learning and remote classrooms become more prevalent, these new digital tools offer a fresh perspective on brainstorming and visualizing ideas. However, the landscape is ever-changing; even Jamboard— a digital whiteboarding mainstay by Google— is discontinuing.

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Ditch That Textbook

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Need quick substitute teacher plans? AI-powered tools can help. Here's how you can create sub lesson plans in 15 minutes (so you can go back to bed). We've all had those days, you wake up sick with no warning and you know you need to stay home and rest. Ah, but you're a teacher. You can't […] The post How to create substitute teacher plans in 15 minutes with AI appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Over the next weeks, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for Hour of Code. This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week — Dec. 5, 2023 Coding activities by grade — Dec. 6, 2023 9 Unusual Projects — (this post) Dec. 7, 2023 5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities — Dec. 8, 2023 Coding–that geeky subject that confounds students and frightens teachers.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In connection with the Science of Reading Virtual Summit , Waterford.org is sharing an article series exploring the science behind how students learn to read and what administrators can do to guide school and classroom strategies. Sign up for the free summit to learn research-based strategies from early education experts, including Julie Christensen, Vice President of Curriculum at Waterford.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Key points: Video coaching is a great way to encourage self-reflective teaching New teachers are more likely to stay with supports in place See related article: 9 big ideas to bolster the teaching profession and boost student learning For more news on teacher PD, see eSN’s Educational Leadership page At the Van Winkle Early Childhood Center within Jackson Public School District in Mississippi, we enroll students for one year to prepare them for kindergarten.

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MiddleWeb

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Using their own experiences with classroom libraries and ideas from other professionals, Colby Sharp and Donalyn Miller provide insight, wisdom, and actionable practices for teachers in The Commonsense Guide to Your Classroom Library. Katie Durkin highly recommends it. The post Class Libraries to Inspire and Challenge Readers first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Key points: Seemingly minor leadership decisions can profoundly impact people Leaders must pause to reflect, gather input, and consider various viewpoints See related article: With better data, these 12 things would improve, supes say For more news on leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page In the tapestry of leadership, decisions are often viewed through a lens of routine or regularity.

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techlearning

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AI apps and platforms can be used to summarize long complex articles into concise overviews for easier reviewing

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Researchers have developed a weeklong high school curriculum that helps students quickly grasp concepts in both color chemistry and artificial intelligence -- while sparking their curiosity about science and the world around them.

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techieMusings

DECEMBER 7, 2023

I finally got the Elgato Stream Deck, and I have some exciting news to share with you, along with an exclusive discount! In this video, I showcase the new Elgato Stream Deck +, which introduces dials and an LCD touch strip. When I heard that mmhmm was releasing an official plug-in for the Stream Deck, I knew it was time to level up my setup.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A NEW REPORT CARD FROM HARVARD ON US CHARTER SCHOOLS with the authors Harvard Professor of Government Paul Peterson and Harvard Associate Director of The Program on Education Policy and Governance Antonio Wendlend The post THE NATIONS CHARTER SCHOOL REPORT CARD appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Boston – VHS Learning has once again received accreditation from the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. A peer review team from Middle States member schools recommended VHS Learning for reaccreditation, and Middle States voted on the recommendation at its biannual meeting in Philadelphia.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Off to San Antonio’s Harlandale ISD and McCollum High to meet their librarian Terrie Sharp who has created mini libraries all across campus meeting the needs of every student …with ideas like large print books for kids struggling to read Keep Reading HOW ONE HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIAN GETS HER ‘COWBOYS’ TO READ The post HOW ONE HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIAN GETS HER ‘COWBOYS’ TO READ appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A white male student in Kansas shouted a racial epithet and shoved and punched a Black female student. Two Iowa lawsuits accuse school districts of failing to protect their children from harassment. A Nevada community protests the expulsion of a Black student who was attacked by her classmates. All these recent events give details to data compiled by the federal government on discipline and harassment in U.S. public schools.

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