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17 Best Guided Reading Activities for Teachers

SplashLearn

Do your students often lose interest in books or struggle to understand what they’re reading? Guided reading activities can address this by breaking stories into manageable parts, allowing students to engage deeply with the text at their own pace. These activities help improve comprehension, build vocabulary, and develop critical thinking skills. Here are 15 effective […] The post 17 Best Guided Reading Activities for Teachers first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Tech Ed Resources–Mentoring and Coaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’ll take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, wi

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A New Approach to Classroom Observations in Higher Education Courses

Digital Promise

The post A New Approach to Classroom Observations in Higher Education Courses appeared first on Digital Promise.

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New Data Shows Some Improvement in Youth Mental Health, With a Long Way Still to Go

Edsurge

New federal data on youth mental health offers a few silver linings, but experts caution these signs of progress don’t mean U.S. students are out of the storm. The CDC released the results of its biennial Youth Risk Behavior Survey earlier this month, highlighting changes in students’ responses from 2021 compared to 2023. Over those two years, the percentage of students overall who reported feeling persistent sadness fell slightly (by 2 percent).

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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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Virtual academies remove barriers and unlock student potential

eSchool News

Key points: Districts enhance strength within their communities by offering virtual academies i Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable Why blended learning is a top 12 way to help those most in need For more news on virtual learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Two remarkable high school teachers changed the course of my life at a time when academics were the least of my concerns.

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How to Convert Your Slides to Spanish

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Need to convert your Google Slides to Spanish or another language? Try this free Add-on to quickly copy slides into another language. The post How to Convert Your Slides to Spanish appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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Lightspeed & the NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant

Lightspeed Systems

This funding opportunity is a step towards ensuring all students have equal access to educational resources and a safe online environment.

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Iowa Department of Education Selects EPS Learning to Offer Elementary Schools Free Access to AI-Powered Literacy Solution

eSchool News

EPS Learning , the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Education through a competitive bid process to offer fully funded access to its AI-powered EPS Reading Assistant for all elementary school teachers and students through the summer of 2025. Iowa’s $3 million investment is part of a state-wide initiative to improve reading outcomes for all elementary school students across 365 public school districts and 145 accredited nonpublic sch

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LocknCharge FUYL Smart Locker System Simplifies Device Management for Schools

techlearning

The FUYL Smart Locker System is used by districts to automate manual device exchanges and simplify hardware asset management.

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300+ Halloween Words From A-Z for Kids [Free Downloadable]

SplashLearn

Halloween is a time for spooky fun, and learning new words makes it even better! In this blog, you’ll find a Halloween words list filled with Halloween-themed words that are perfect for kids. Whether you’re decorating, dressing up, or just having fun, these words will get you in the Halloween spirit. Plus, we’ve included some […] The post 300+ Halloween Words From A-Z for Kids [Free Downloadable] first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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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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This Week in AI with Reed Hepler and Steve Hargadon (August 30, 2024)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've released our latest "This Week in AI" recording. Hope you enjoy! AI summary provided by summarize.tech: [link] 00:00:00 - 00:25:00 In the August 30, 2024, episode of "This Week in AI," hosts Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discussed recent advancements in artificial intelligence technology. Google made headlines with new features for Gmail, including a chat bot for email searching and summarizing, as well as the rollout of Google Gems.

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11 Best Coloring Apps for Kids [Android & iOS]

SplashLearn

Ever handed your phone to your child to keep them busy, only to wonder if there’s a better way to use that screen time? Coloring apps for kids offer a simple solution, turning those moments into engaging and interactive fun. Whether it’s a quick distraction at the doctor’s office or a quiet activity at home, […] The post 11 Best Coloring Apps for Kids [Android & iOS] first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Getting Started with School AI

Hansen's Link to Tech

School AI is a platform designed to integrate artificial intelligence into educational settings, providing personalized learning experiences tailored to each student’s needs. It enhances teaching methods through AI-driven tools, optimizing learning outcomes and streamlining administrative tasks for educators. School AI focuses on three areas to enhance classroom experiences and instruction: Spaces Tools Assistants Spaces: AI powered student experiences Spaces offer countless opportunities

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12 Fun Letter C Activities & Crafts for Kids

SplashLearn

The letter C is unique because it can sound like both “k” in “cat” and “s” in “city.” Helping children recognize and differentiate these sounds is a key step in their reading journey. In this blog, we will focus on letter C activities designed to make learning these sounds engaging and effective for young learners. […] The post 12 Fun Letter C Activities & Crafts for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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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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170 Motivasi Masuk Sekolah, Lengkap dengan Poster!

Twinkl International Publishing

Memasuki tahun ajaran baru, motivasi masuk sekolah menjadi sangat penting untuk membantu siswa memulai dengan semangat yang tinggi. Kata kata motivasi belajar seperti “Belajar hari ini, sukses esok hari” bisa menjadi dorongan kuat bagi siswa untuk tetap fokus dan bersemangat dalam menghadapi tantangan pendidikan. Dengan motivasi yang tepat, siswa tidak hanya belajar tentang ilmu pengetahuan, tetapi juga menumbuhkan rasa percaya diri, disiplin, dan ketekunan.

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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Your South African Teacher

Twinkl International Publishing

A Twinkl South Africa blog to encourage learners and parents to celebrate teachers this Teacher Appreciation Day with the top 10 ways to celebrate teachers.

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Why Is Exercise Good for Our Wellbeing?

Twinkl International Publishing

In today’s fast-paced world where so many of us feel and experience stress, it is more important than ever to find time for ourselves to decompress and reset.

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Live Chats: Managing Changes and School Transitions

Twinkl International Publishing

This blog covers Mia’s Live Chats, giving advice on tackling change at home, such as getting a pet or transitioning through school, for primary-aged children.

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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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Pausing Childminder Ofsted Inspections and Raising Concerns

Twinkl International Publishing

In this blog, we explain what rights childminders have with regard to inspections, as well as giving details about how to raise concerns, defer, pause or complain about an inspection. It includes details of where to go for support and how Ofsted have made improvements to their procedures to safeguard practitioners’ mental health and wellbeing.

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Pulau di Indonesia, Kekayaan Alam dan Budaya Tiada Tanding

Twinkl International Publishing

Nusantara adalah negara kepulauan terbesar di dunia, dengan lebih dari 17.000 pulau di Indonesia yang tersebar di seluruh wilayah. Setiap pulau memiliki keunikan dan kekayaan alam tersendiri, mulai dari hutan tropis, pegunungan, hingga pantai-pantai indah. Dalam artikel ini, kita akan menjawab beberapa pertanyaan yang sering muncul terkait jumlah dan nama pulau-pulau di Indonesia, serta membahas pulau di Indonesia yang berbatasan dengan Malaysia dan negara lainnya.

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Live Chats: Preparing For Nursery or School

Twinkl International Publishing

Is your child starting school or nursery soon? This blog will share tips and key information discussed in Amy’s Lives this week.

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Pirate-Themed Activities for Toddlers – Ideas for Parents

Twinkl International Publishing

Here are the Twinkl Parents team’s favourite activities for supporting your little one in learning all about pirates!

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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.