EdTech Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Most schools don’t think about hacking their networks until a bad actor does it for them. But K–12 schools cannot afford to be an easy target. They hold some of the most valuable information on the planet — student data — which is likely to have never been used, and that makes it highly profitable on the dark web. While getting hacked by a bad guy can sometimes be inevitable, schools should take a proactive approach by hiring an ethical hacker to find the holes in their network before a bad acto

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2024

World Environment Day , celebrated annually on June 5th, is designed for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Established in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly and first held in 1974, it has grown with participation from over 143 countries. Significance World Environment Day serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the environment.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2024

As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, conceptual understanding often involves understanding the “why” of a mathematical concept ; it’s the reasoning behind the math rather than the how or the steps it takes to get to an answer.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 5, 2024

Niki Elliot skipped the fifth grade. She was so smart that she could have skipped another, she said, but her mother didn’t want her in class with older boys. And so she was always bored in school. She had a “near photographic” memory and didn’t need to study, she said, so she never learned how to. She remembers finishing her assignments in five minutes and spending the next 30 waiting for her classmates to catch up.

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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.

Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 5, 2024

Questioning in the Classroom: An Updated Guide by Terry Heick If the ultimate goal of education is for students to be able to answer questions effectively, then focusing on content and response strategies makes sense. If the ultimate goal of education is to teach students to think, then focusing on how we can help students ask better questions themselves might make sense, no?

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techlearning

JUNE 5, 2024

This IXL lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction

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MiddleWeb

JUNE 5, 2024

As new teachers and other educators in schools with many struggling readers search for equitable instructional approaches that will accelerate (not remediate) student learning, metacognition and reciprocal teaching strategies can help, write Sonya Murray and Gwendolyn Turner. The post Marrying Metacognition and Reciprocal Teaching first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

Key points: Student data only matters when we turn it into action Personalized Learning: eSN Innovation Roundtable 5 educators share insights into teaching and learning For more news on data-informed instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub For years now, many people have used wearable technology such as the Fitbit or Apple Watch to understand data about their health–their heart rate, for example, or their total steps per day.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JUNE 5, 2024

Discovery Education (or the “Company”), a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced the appointment of Brian Shaw as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Shaw most recently served as Discovery Keep Reading Brian Shaw Appointed CEO by Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education The post Brian Shaw Appointed CEO by Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education appeared first on American Consortium for Equi

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

Key points: Automated applicant tracking adds another layer of professionalism to hiring How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on district hiring, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Teacher retention is in crisis. Teachers of color leave the classroom at a higher rate than their white counterparts (19 percent vs. 15 percent, respectively), and students need to have more black and brown teachers leading cla

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JUNE 5, 2024

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

Key points: About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4 th , 8 th , and 12 th grades. 1 Within this larger pool, a core group is considered to have a reading disability or dyslexia. This group makes up at least 20 percent of the general population. 2 Researchers call 5-10 percent “non-responders” to intervention. 3 Advocacy groups, backed by dyslexia authorities at universities, have pushed for dyslexia legislation across the country with thes

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JUNE 5, 2024

New board will offer guidance on role of tutoring and MTSS in boosting student progress Cignition, a K-12 virtual tutoring provider, today announced the formation of a new advisory board. Comprised of eight experts from school districts and universities across Keep Reading K-12 Virtual Tutoring Provider Cignition Announces Advisory Board of Education Leaders The post K-12 Virtual Tutoring Provider Cignition Announces Advisory Board of Education Leaders appeared first on American Consortium for E

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N2Y

JUNE 5, 2024

Celebrate success with n2y solutions, explore what’s new, and prepare for ESY. The post Celebrate this year’s success with n2y! appeared first on n2y.

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Personalized Learning

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 5, 2024

In this digitalized age, physical textbooks and classroom lectures are not enough to broaden the horizon of learning and education. The inclusion of digital content in learning has enabled students to explore interactive simulations or collaborate with peers on the global platform for projects. This transformation is not only about introducing new devices in the classrooms; it is about remodeling the entire education process.

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Mark Smithers

JUNE 5, 2024

Micron's recent introduction of their GDDR7 gaming memory innovation marks a significant milestone in the evolution of gaming technology. By presenting GDDR7, Micron promises a 60% increase in bandwidth and a 50% boost in power efficiency compared to its predecessor, GDDR6. These advancements are achieved through cutting-edge manufacturing processes and strategic collaborations with industry giants such as AMD and Cadence.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2024

Our first Learning Revolution summit on AI: " Teaching and Learning with AI ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, from 12:00 - 2:30 pm US-Pacific Time. You can see the currently submitted proposals, which we are in the process of evaluation, below. There are over 4,500 participants registered so far. OVERVIEW: What effects do generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, tools, and applications have on learning and teaching?

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JUNE 5, 2024

Report Evaluates a Decade of “Portrait of a Graduate” Progress, Charts Future Course for Student Success Movement Battelle for Kids, a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to realizing the power and promise of future-ready, deeper learning for every student, announces the Keep Reading Battelle for Kids Unveils Comprehensive Report: “The Future of the Portrait of a Graduate” The post Battelle for Kids Unveils Comprehensive Report: “The Future of the Portrait of a Gra

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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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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 5, 2024

The market for virtual education or eLearning is growing rapidly. In fact, statistics valued the global eLearning industry at $217.57 billion in 2020 and predicted a CAGR of 18.6% between 2023 and 2030. This shows the immense global popularity of eLearning and its massive scope for growth in the future. This growth has paved the way for enterprises to innovate and develop newer ways to make the learning experience interactive, equitable, and easily accessible to all.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JUNE 5, 2024

Capstone, an innovative learning company merging children’s content with easy-to-use edtech tools for K-5 classrooms, libraries, and homes, is partnering with Clever, the platform powering secure digital learning for over 100,000 schools globally, to integrate single sign-on (SSO) and roster Keep Reading Capstone Partners With Clever To Provide Seamless, User-Friendly Access to PebbleGo The post Capstone Partners With Clever To Provide Seamless, User-Friendly Access to PebbleGo appeared first on

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