Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘essay’ as” a short piece of writing on a particular subject Most students write their first essay by third grade, probably enjoy the process because of its non-threatening narrative exploration of their thoughts, but by Middle School, the rules and requirements that made essay writing fun change: In a school test, an essay is a written answer that includes information and discussion, usually to test how well the student understands the subject.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

A teacher recently asked me whether students always need to attend every station in a rotation. The short answer is “no.” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. Given that variability, it makes sense that not all students would need to spend time engaged in the same learning tasks or activities.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 15, 2024

Edcamps offer educator-designed and -led professional learning that offers educators voice and choice in their own development.

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Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 15, 2024

This post is sponsored by SchoolAIAs teachers, we’re outnumbered.In a traditional classroom, there’s only one of us. But there are dozens of them. It can make you wonder: “How can I really, truly interact personally when I have all of these students? I wish there was a way to scale myself.”Artificial intelligence is making it more […] The post 10 powerful ways to use custom chatbots in the classroom 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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Waterford

APRIL 15, 2024

Written by Leah Dozier Walker Executive Vice President of Equity & Inclusion at Waterford.org The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds tremendous promise across the education ecosystem. It has the potential to revolutionize learning experiences, enhance family engagement , and drive academic achievement. Leveraging AI can power differentiated instruction, personalize learning pathways , develop racially and culturally inclusive content, and provide invaluable feedback to educato

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Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 15, 2024

This post is written by Kim Strobel. She has spent 22 years in education as a former 4th-grade teacher, literacy coordinator, curriculum director, keynote speaker, and educational consultant. Kim is the owner of Strobel Education. She is a highly sought-after consultant, speaker, and happiness coach who works with K-12 teachers and schools throughout the country.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Key points: Video-based coaching offers insight on teacher practices and makes feedback more effective I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom? How video coaching helps us support teacher growth and retention For more news on teacher PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub The Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township has been successfully using video in our teacher professional learning for more than seven years.

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techlearning

APRIL 15, 2024

AI can provide new and more engaging professional development opportunities for educators

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2024

Editor’s note: Substituting for Jill Barshay is Sarah Butrymowicz, The Hechinger Report’s investigations editor. Jill will return next week. Every school day, thousands of students are suspended for vague, subjective reasons, such as defiance and disorderly conduct. Our investigative team recently took a deep dive into these punishments, based on 20 states for which we were able to obtain data.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

This post originally appeared on the MIT News site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: School quality ratings significantly reflect the preparation of a school’s students, not just the school’s contribution to learning gains Key qualities of a principal coach Addressing the root causes of chronic K-12 absenteeism For more news on schools, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Are schools that feature strong test scores highly effective, or do they mostly enroll students who

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 15, 2024

Watching a movie in class doesn't have to be passive, says Jason DeHart. Teachers can engage students in a critical process of "reading" film and also responding as readers by creating video products. It's time to broaden literacy education to meet students where they are. The post Teach Students to Read (and Write with) Video first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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SplashLearn

APRIL 15, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, teaching math to kids in PreK through Grade 5 can be a bit of a challenge. But fear not, because we’ve got a trick up our sleeves that will have your kids learning math with big smiles: math videos for kids! You might wonder, “Why should I use math videos for […] The post 13 Best Resources for Math Videos for Kids: Math Made Fun first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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The Thinking Stick

APRIL 15, 2024

In this podcast episode, the creators of Professor A I, an AI startup supporting students with AP exams, discuss their journey and the development of their app. The founders, who are 11th graders in high school, explain how they came up with the idea and the importance of founder-market fit. They also discuss the challenges of AI hallucinations and how they overcame them by using open-source textbooks and integrating with Wolfram Alpha.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

BETHESDA, Md./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EPS Learning , the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, announced that four of its programs have been recommended by the Virginia Board of Education for evidence-based literacy instruction that’s aligned to science-based reading research. The recognition supports Virginia schools in a multi-year effort to improve early learning outcomes for students who are below proficiency levels in reading.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 15, 2024

EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, announced that four of its programs have been recommended by the Virginia Board of Education for evidence-based literacy instruction that’s aligned to science-based reading research. The recognition supports Virginia schools in Keep Reading EPS Learning Programs Selected by Virginia Board of Education as Recommended Literacy Solutions The post EPS Learning Programs Selected by Virginia Board of Education as Recommended Literacy So

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Discovery Education

APRIL 15, 2024

Background: Who determined the five components of reading? Congress asked the National Reading Panel NRP to determine the best approaches to help children read. As a result of their research and evaluation, the organization issued an evidence-based, nearly 500-page report of their findings. Teaching Children to Read divided reading instruction into five components and summarized available research. […] The post The Five Components of Reading appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 15, 2024

The 2024 survey is now open for applicants to submit confidential responses about critical areas of the federal E-rate funding program Funds For Learning, the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, announces the launch of its 14th annual Keep Reading Funds For Learning Launches 14th Annual E-rate Survey: Shaping the Future of Connectivity The post Funds For Learning Launches 14th Annual E-rate Survey: Shaping the Future of Connectivity appeared first on American Consorti

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2024

We've just posted a set of video resources by Dr. Steve Albrecht as part of our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : " The Layla Videos: Learning More About Library Service, Safety, and Security From the Bestest Beagle Ever." From Dr. Steve: "I have the Sweetest Dog on Planet Earth, Layla - part Beagle, part Border Collie. I know you think your dog has already won that category, but sorry, mine has it wrapped up.

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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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Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 15, 2024

Academic achievements are important, but so is the mental health of students and staff. With April being Stress Awareness Month , now is the time for districts to evaluate the mental health support within their communities and ensure students and staff have access to the right resources to help navigate stress. This month, be extra mindful of these four areas: 1.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 15, 2024

Students from the U.S., Mexico, and Taiwan will bring their handcrafted wind turbines and solar structures to compete during CLEANPOWER 2024 Nearly 400 students making up 100 teams will strive to design the best wind turbine or solar-powered structure and Keep Reading Students to Compete in 2024 World KidWind Challenge The post Students to Compete in 2024 World KidWind Challenge appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2024

This story was originally published by The 19th. For more than a decade, Erin Farias has watched the low-income families who send children to the day cares she runs navigate America’s broken child care system. Many of those parents had government assistance for school tuition, but half the time, Farias couldn’t count on them to make their co-payments.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2024

There has been much talk and concern in recent months about making higher-level math more accessible to high schoolers, particularly low-income students from Black and Hispanic communities. Much of this discussion dwells on what is the best curriculum to use to teach Algebra I and other higher-level math courses. The right curriculum is important, of course.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2024

High-quality instructional materials (HQIMs) are educational resources designed to effectively support student learning. They can include textbooks, lesson plans, digital resources and other materials carefully crafted to meet the needs of diverse learners and facilitate meaningful learning experiences. By using HQIMs, educators can enhance the quality of instruction , support differentiated learning and improve overall learning outcomes.

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