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AI Terminology Cheat Sheet

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

With the boom of aritificial technology and its infiltration into our daily lives, a large collection of technical terms have now become common parlance. Most of us use these terms without even knowing what they exactly mean and sometimes we use AI certain terms interchangeably while in fact each has its own semantic use (e.g., AI and generative AI).

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A new partnership aims to train, supercharge school supes

eSchool News

Key points: School leaders with similar challenges, responsibilities, and institution types can collaborate How top female district leaders get ready for back-to-school Creating smart campuses to transform student life For more on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub School leaders who are members of AASA will soon be able to participate in ongoing engagement, collective problem-solving, and development with a professional community of peers providing just-in-time su

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What is Toy Theater and How Does It Work?

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Toy Theater provides imaginative, fun, and effective games for teaching math, reading, art, and more.

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ORIGO Education Introduces ORIGO Intervention Essentials: A Game-Changer for Math Fluency

eSchool News

Earth City, MO. — ORIGO Education , a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6, is thrilled to announce the launch of ORIGO Intervention Essentials, an innovative program designed to enhance math fluency for Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention students in Grades 3-8. By merging effective math strategies with robust professional learning, ORIGO Intervention Essentials offers a transformative approach to tackle math anxiety and build student confidence.

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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 to Teach Syllables in 8 Easy Steps

SplashLearn

Syllables can be tricky for kids because they don’t always match how we speak words naturally. For example, in words like “chocolate,” we often say it quickly as “choc-late,” skipping a syllable. This makes it hard for children to hear and count each part of a word. To tackle this, you need a clear and […] The post How to Teach Syllables in 8 Easy Steps first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Twinkl Symbols for AAC: Creating a Communication Board

Twinkl International Publishing

Here at Twinkl, we love our Symbols for AAC mobile app. It is quick and easy to use, supports learners’ access to symbols and facilitates communication whether they are at home, in the classroom or out and about in the community. If you’ve never used our app before and are not sure where to start, don’t worry! Team Symbols has got you covered with our step-by-step instructions to creating a communication board.

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Jom Belajar Tatabahasa Bahasa Melayu: Contoh Kata Adjektif

Twinkl International Publishing

Hai sahabat-sahabat guru dan ibu bapa! Jika hendak memastikan kanak-kanak boleh membina ayat dengan baik dan membuat karangan yang menarik dengan penggunaan kata adjektif, jom terokai dan dapatkan pelbagai tips menarik dan contoh kata adjektif untuk menghidupkan suasana ulangkaji anda melalui blog ini.

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How Streamlining Campus Operations Can Skyrocket Student Engagement

Minga

‘Allen Leads’ – a Day of Celebrating School Culture We had the incredible chance to visit Allen High during their “Allen Leads” professional development day. It just so happened to be the same week as their pep rally and homecoming game—a perfect combination for some electric school spirit. It truly felt like something straight out of Hollywood, think Friday Night Lights meets Glee.

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Spring Day Ideas and Spring Art Activities For Preschoolers in South Africa

Twinkl International Publishing

With cooler months experienced in South Africa, we’ve all been asking ‘When is Spring Day in South Africa?’ Well, with the flowers out in bloom, the honey bees buzzing around and the warmer weather back, the answer to this question is now. And now we get to celebrate this new season with spring art activities for preschoolers.

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COVID money countdown: Schools exhaust pandemic aid as federal help winds down

eSchool News

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Over the last three years, an influx of pandemic aid has been transformative for many schools. Some were able to hire social workers or give every child a laptop for the first time. Others fixed up old buildings, tutored struggling students, or revamped summer school programs.

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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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Idee per Capodanno con i bambini

Twinkl International Publishing

Il Capodanno è un momento speciale per celebrare la fine di un anno e l'inizio di uno nuovo, e festeggiarlo con i bambini può trasformarsi in un’esperienza magica e memorabile. Tuttavia, con i più piccoli in casa, è importante trovare attività che siano adatte a loro e che possano coinvolgerli nel divertimento. Ecco alcune idee creative e divertenti per trascorrere il Capodanno con i bambini, rendendo la serata speciale per tutta la famiglia.

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Two States Are Responsible for Most of the Nation’s School Book Bans

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This story was originally published by The 19th. The number of books banned in public schools over the past year skyrocketed to more than 10,000, with two states — Iowa and Florida — responsible for most of them, according to preliminary findings released by PEN America on Monday. The report comes during Banned Books Week , which first began in 1982 to raise awareness about the importance of free and openly accessible information.

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Nadolig Llawen Bawb - 20 o Adnoddau Nadolig Twinkl Cymru

Twinkl International Publishing

Cyfle gwych i ddysgu mwy am adnoddau Nadolig Twinkl Cymru, ac i helpu plant eich dosbarth ddysgu sut i ddymuno Nadolig Llawen Bawb i’r rheini sydd yn yr ysgol a’r rhai sydd tu allan.

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78 Fall and Halloween Puns for Middle Schoolers

Twinkl International Publishing

Leaf your class laughing! Check out these 78 funny, classroom-friendly Fall and Halloween-themed puns and bring some spooky good humor into your students' 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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Fun Storytelling Ideas

Twinkl International Publishing

Inspire a love of books by introducing your child to the wonderful world of stories early on. Read on for ways to make storytelling truly magic.

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Polar Regions Themed Activities for Preschool Children: Ideas for Parents

Twinkl International Publishing

Help your preschool child learn all about the polar regions with a range of polar-themed activities from the Twinkl Parents' early years team.

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Polar Regions Themed Activities for Toddlers: Ideas for Parents

Twinkl International Publishing

Want an Arctic or Antarctic adventure from the comfort of your own home? Read on for plenty of polar regions themed activities for toddlers.

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10 Pumpkin-Themed Learning Activities for Preschool

Twinkl International Publishing

Discover 10 engaging pumpkin-themed learning activities for preschoolers, perfect for celebrating the fall season!

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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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5 DIY Sensory Toys That Anyone Can Make!

Twinkl International Publishing

Get hands-on and make your own DIY sensory toys that will help children develop cognitive and motor skills!

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Famous Canadian Women

Twinkl International Publishing

Learn more about famous Canadian Women who've gone to achieve remarkable things throughout their careers.

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Adjusting to Life with a Newborn Baby

Twinkl International Publishing

Here, our midwife Lauren shares everything you need to know about adjusting to life with a new baby.

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New DfE report: ‘The roles and responsibilities of TAs have increased significantly in recent years’

Twinkl International Publishing

New DfE research report details the reality of the TA role in 2024.

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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.