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Prepare for and Interpret the ISTE Standards for Students

EdTech Magazine

Although the educational technology landscape has been changing rapidly, especially over the past few years, the standards for teaching and learning remain largely the same. This is the driving force behind the student section of the ISTE standards, which is currently being revised and should be released later this month. The student section of the standards maintains its relevance by focusing on empowered learners and digital citizenship, areas that retain importance even as technologies come a

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100+ Online Resources About History

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are popular online resources to teach about History ( click here for updates to the list ): Critical Past –original videos from mid-1800’s and forward of amazing events in world history. DocsTeach Hello History –chat with historic figures from the past History Central History for Kids- -written by a ‘kid’ in well-chosen words his peers will understand HistoryPin –connect your community with local history Media History Project Pass the Past –educational game to help students prepare for Virg

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Why a Comprehensive Security Approach in K–12 Promotes Learning Innovation

EdTech Magazine

For many students, their K–12 classrooms are the first places they discover their talents and passions. Under the watchful eyes of their teachers, they can safely experiment and explore. And, in modern classroom settings, innovative educators go beyond theory and help students use technology to hone their nascent skills. For example, in New York’s Bethlehem Central School District, high school students are certified to repair Chromebooks, which is a big help to the short-staffed IT department (s

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Orientation Is the First Step to Finding Belonging in College. It Is Changing Post-Pandemic.

Edsurge

Colleges are adjusting to a lingering impact of COVID-19 shutdowns that kept kids out of physical schools at key points in their social development: It’s harder than it used to be to teach students to adjust to college life when so many are coming to campuses nervous about making social connections. As a result, many colleges and universities are rethinking their freshman orientation programs, adding new options and doing more to help students forge relationships.

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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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How A Board Game Night For Educators Turned Out To Be The Right Move

techlearning

The tale of how a small gathering of board game players grew into a pre-ISTELive ritual drawing hundreds of eager conference goers.

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Why federal-education partnerships are critical for cybersecurity

eSchool News

Key points: Schools must prioritize ZTS and integrate robust cybersecurity practices FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders For more news on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently voted to adopt a three-year, $200 million Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program.

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8 Strategies Your Teaching More Enjoyable This Year

TeachThought - Learn better.

by Terry Heick My wife is a schoolteacher, and recently I’ve been listening to her online meetings. And there have been a lot of them. It’s July 2024 and a week or three from the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year in the United States depending on your local school district’s schedule. Yesterday, I was at a cafe sitting next to what seemed to be a group of teachers and they had a lot of ideas.

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Boost Reading Proficiency with On-Demand Science of Reading Coaching

Edthena

Big news! Science of Reading-based coaching is now available within the AI Coach platform. As teachers complete coaching cycles, they can select the Science of Reading pathway to access research-based content, strategies, and best practices. This new PD option is within the AI Coach by Edthena platform and empowers educators with cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices: Flexible, self-paced professional learning Hundreds of research-backed strategy recommendations Personalized instr

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Digital Promise and Edthena Partner to Strengthen Science of Reading-Based Instruction Using AI-Powered Coaching

eSchool News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Digital Promise and Edthena are partnering to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction by incorporating Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project resources into the Edthena offerings. Now, as teachers complete coaching cycles, they will be able to select a Science of Reading pathway within the AI Coach by Edthena platform and access Digital Promise’s research-based content, strategies, and best practices.

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AI vs. humans: Who comes out ahead?

The Hechinger Report

This is an edition of our Future of Learning newsletter. Sign up today to get it delivered straight to your inbox. There’s little doubt that artificial intelligence will fundamentally alter how classrooms operate. But just how much bot-fueled instruction is too much? I chatted with Hechinger contributor Chris Berdik about his recent story , co-published with Wired, that explores these themes and how some schools are deploying AI assistants in the classroom.

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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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Literacy Instruction Can Promote Social Justice

MiddleWeb

Shawna Coppola’s expertise and passion for social justice shine through in every chapter of Literacy for All, writes language teacher and coach Melinda Stewart, "offering a roadmap for creating empowering learning environments where all students feel seen, heard and valued." The post Literacy Instruction Can Promote Social Justice first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Back to School: 4 Ways to Create an Effortless Return to the Classroom

Lightspeed Systems

When it comes to those first few weeks back to school, summer is the perfect time to take proactive steps to update all-things-Lightspeed.

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Funds For Learning Commends FCC Approval of E-rate Program Expansion to Support Off-Premises Wi-Fi Hotspots

American Consortium for Equity in Education

New Initiative to Bridge the Digital Divide with Off-Premises Connectivity for Students and Library Patrons On July 18, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve an expansion of the E-rate program to include support for off-premises use of Keep Reading Funds For Learning Commends FCC Approval of E-rate Program Expansion to Support Off-Premises Wi-Fi Hotspots The post Funds For Learning Commends FCC Approval of E-rate Program Expansion to Support Off-Premises Wi-Fi Hotspo

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Why Do We Celebrate Women's Equality Day?

Twinkl International Publishing

Want to educate your kids about Women's Equality Day? This informative blog features facts, handy resources, and teacher-created learning materials to keep you and your children informed on why and how to celebrate this important day.

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Subscription Management for MSPs

SecurEdge

Learn how to effectively manage subscription-based services for MSPs, optimize the subscription lifecycle, and explore tools.

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Launch of Curriculum and Assessment Review promises to ensure ‘a broader, richer, cutting-edge curriculum’

Twinkl International Publishing

Review will be chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE and will publish recommendations next year.

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MiEN Announces New Division, Professional Development by MiEN; Taps Katelyn Forcucci to Lead Division as Chief Education Strategist

American Consortium for Equity in Education

As classrooms are updated to reflect the collaborative work environments students will encounter, educators have found that teaching practices need to keep pace with those changes. To help educators adapt, MiEN Company has launched the Professional Development by MiEN division. Keep Reading MiEN Announces New Division, Professional Development by MiEN; Taps Katelyn Forcucci to Lead Division as Chief Education Strategist The post MiEN Announces New Division, Professional Development by MiEN; Taps

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9 Lirik Lagu 17 Agustus untuk Acara Kemerdekaan yang Meriah

Twinkl International Publishing

Tujuh belas Agustus 1945 merupakan tanggal yang sangat bersejarah bagi bangsa Indonesia. Pada hari itulah, Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Indonesia dideklarasikan, menandai berakhirnya penjajahan dan lahirnya sebuah bangsa yang merdeka dan berdaulat. Semangat dan rasa kebanggaan terhadap hari kemerdekaan ini sering kali diekspresikan melalui berbagai media, salah satunya adalah melalui lirik lagu 17 Agustus 1945.

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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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25 Conceptos Matemáticos: Una Guía Definitiva con Ejemplos y Recursos para Enseñar y Aprender Matemáticas

Twinkl International Publishing

Ya sea que estés enseñando o aprendiendo matemáticas, te traemos 25 términos matemáticos esenciales para una experiencia de aprendizaje enriquecedora. Nuestra guía está diseñada para profundizar en la comprensión y el dominio de las matemáticas tanto por parte de estudiantes como de educadores. Cada término va acompañado de su definición y un ejemplo para aclarar su aplicación, junto con un recurso Twinkl recomendado destinado a reforzar el concepto mediante ejercicios y actividades prácticas.

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Teaching assistants in the expert-led Curriculum and Assessment Review

Twinkl International Publishing

What does review chair, Becky Francis, think about teaching assistants?

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12 Gambar Asmaul Husna dan Artinya Lengkap 99 PDF

Twinkl International Publishing

Gambar Asmaul Husna beserta artinya adalah alat yang sangat efektif untuk mengajarkan anak-anak tentang 99 nama indah Allah SWT. Melalui poster, flashcard, dan kartu pintar, anak-anak dapat belajar menghafal serta memahami makna dari setiap nama Allah yang menggambarkan kebesaran dan keagungan-Nya. Dengan menggunakan media visual ini, pelajaran agama Islam menjadi lebih menarik dan interaktif, membantu anak-anak memahami dan meresapi ajaran-ajaran Islam dengan lebih baik.

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Twinkl Parents Ages 5 - 7 Newsletter - Sliding into Summer

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Parents Ages 5 - 7 Newsletter - Sliding into Summer

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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.

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Teaching English to Adults Online: From Sceptic to Convert!

Twinkl International Publishing

In this blog post we explore the transition from the physical to the virtual classroom. We look at the incredible advantages that teaching English online can bring in creating an interactive, dynamic and engaging experience for your students.

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Twinkl Parents Wellbeing Newsletter - Get Set For the Summer Hols

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Parents Wellbeing Newsletter - Get Set For the Summer Hols

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Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - Ready, Steady, Summer!

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - Ready, Steady, Summer!

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How can a Twinkl Subscription be Useful to Schools Following White Rose?

Twinkl International Publishing

It is key that whatever scheme your school has chosen to follow for maths and science you want to ensure that all children make good progress. From my experience as both a parent and a teacher, good progress for a child often goes hand in hand with children engaging with a subject. Stepping into Science and Diving into Mastery have been written to support schools that have chosen to follow the White Rose scheme of learning but may want additional/alternative quality resources to support the deli

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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Twinkl Parents Ages 7 - 9 Newsletter - Get Set for Summer!

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Parents Ages 7 - 9 Newsletter - Get Set for Summer!

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