Wed.Dec 04, 2024

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How to Teach Kids to Code: Strategies for Every Stage of Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, we’re exploring one of the most exciting and relevant topics in education— teaching kids to code. Featuring insights from leading computer science educators, this episode provides actionable strategies, tools, and ideas to make coding education engaging for all ages.

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Infrastructure Upgrades Allow Schools to Improve Clock, Bell and Phone Technologies

EdTech Magazine

There are many technologies that help keep a school running smoothly. Some of these are obvious, while others work in the background to keep everyone on track. Clocks, bells and paging systems may not be the flashiest educational technology tools in K–12 buildings, but without these systems, the school day would fall apart for lack of structure. Whereas schools are regularly refreshing their other technologies, such as networks and student devices, there’s less emphasis on modernizing bell and p

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Secrets of Success: Insights from High Micro-credential Earners

Digital Promise

The post Secrets of Success: Insights from High Micro-credential Earners appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Top 25 edWebinars & edLeader Panels of 2024

edWeb.net

Check out the top 2024 edWebinars and edLeader Panels of the year! edWeb presented over 400 new programs in 2024 on so many timely topics for PreK-12 educators. It’s always interesting to see what’s trending with the highest registrations for the year. The rankings are based on the number of registrations the programs received. All of the programs are available to view on-demand.

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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 AI is transforming learning for dyslexic students

eSchool News

Key points: AI tools give dyslexic students a chance to learn without the constraints of traditional methods Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs For more news on dyslexia interventions, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As a student who has personally navigated the challenges of dyslexia, I understand the obstacles learners with this condition face daily.

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What Does It Take To Successfully Implement Personalized Learning at Scale?

Edsurge

At its core, personalized learning is about recognizing that no two students learn exactly the same way. It moves beyond the one-size-fits-all approach by focusing on each student’s strengths, needs and learning pace. By creating more flexible, student-centered classrooms, personalized learning empowers students to take ownership of their education, developing the skills they need to thrive both academically and personally.

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What Happens When 'Play' Is Left Out of the School Curriculum

Edsurge

Only six weeks had passed since the start of this school year, and I was already feeling exhausted. On a Friday during one of those long, exhausting days, two birds flew into my classroom. It was comical and absurd — for sixty minutes, I watched my high schoolers run around the room, trying to catch these birds. I had to run after my students a couple of times when I saw them doing crazy things like standing on desks and chairs and window sills trying to catch them.

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Google Scholar’s New AI Outline Tool Explained By Its Founder

techlearning

Google Scholar PDF reader uses Gemini AI to read research papers. The AI model creates direct links to the paper’s citations and a digital outline that summarizes the different sections of the paper.

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Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education  

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC —Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) announced a new partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that will enhance science education across the school system. Through this new collaboration, MSBSD teachers and students in 15 district schools serving grades 6-12 will receive access to a suite of new, state-of-the-art digital resources that will unleash the power of student curiosity in the classroom and deepen engagement in learning.

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Making Service Transitions Simple with Planning and Dedication

techlearning

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Creating smooth technological transitions with careful planning and steadfast knowledge of your educational needs.

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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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AI Coach Wins SmartBrief Innovation Award for Transformative AI

Edthena

Edthena is proud to be recognized in SmartBrief’s Innovation Awards for the AI Coach platform. This award recognizes standout solutions making the most of AI today and beyond. AI Coach was one of just eight products chosen for this award and the standout solution in instructional coaching. Revolutionizing Teacher Support AI Coach represents a breakthrough in education technology.

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Top 10 Podcast Episodes of the Year!

Shake Up Learning

The post Top 10 Podcast Episodes of the Year! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Welcome to this year’s roundup of the top 10 must-listen episodes from The Shake Up Learning Show ! If you’re an educator, tech coach, or leader looking for inspiration, practical strategies, and transformative ideas, these episodes will guide you through your journey.

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15 Take-Home Library Activities for the Summer Holidays

Twinkl International Publishing

Keep kids engaged this summer with 15 fun take-home activities! From crafts to reading challenges, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

Ask a Tech Teacher

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog for writers. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month here. In my prehistoric fiction, my characters must squat because sitting in chairs didn’t become popular until about 4,000 BCE and my current trilogy takes place 75,000 BCE. To my surprise, a lot of readers had comments about this.

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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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Financial pressure and school budgets: ‘Mixed’ picture for teaching assistants

Twinkl International Publishing

Low pay and/or tightening school budgets mean fewer teaching assistants in schools.

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What happens to students when rural colleges cut programs and majors

The Hechinger Report

Hi, this is higher ed reporter Olivia Sanchez. For this week’s newsletter, my colleague Nichole Dobo interviewed our senior higher education reporter Jon Marcus about his story last week examining how and why rural colleges are closing programs and majors. What you need to know Jon partnered with reporters from the education news outlet Open Campus to write about what happens to rural students when their colleges have to cut programs (usually as a result of low enrollment and financial challenge

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5 Christmas Crafts for English Language Learners

Twinkl International Publishing

Check out these Christmas crafts, designed for English language learners to teach language skills through fun and engaging activities.

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New Webinar: "30 Library Service, Safety, and Security Tips: Making a Better Facility in One Month"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

30 Library Service, Safety, and Security Tips: Making a Better Facility in One Month Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security / Essential Librarian Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Small changes can make a really big difference over time. Implementing useful practices at your library can help create safe, secure, and service-oriented policies, procedures, and operations that will improve staff motivation and morale and result in more satisfied patrons.

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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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A third of teachers considering leaving the sector within the next 12 months

Twinkl International Publishing

90% of teachers cite stress, workload and poor wellbeing as reasons for ‘getting out’ of teaching.

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Creating Unforgettable Moments: Why Corporate Events Are the Secret to Company Success

Mark Smithers

When it comes to building a successful business, the magic often happens outside the office walls. Corporate events have evolved from being simple annual gatherings to becoming strategic tools for fostering innovation, strengthening relationships, and boosting employee morale. The Evolution of Corporate Events Gone are the days of stuffy hotel conference rooms and mandatory team-building exercises that feel forced and uncomfortable.

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Getting Your Students Ready Before Christmas

Twinkl International Publishing

Whether you're preparing them for key exams or simply giving them that extra boost in their studies, a little planning and support now can set them up for success in the New Year!

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Trainee Newsletter 8/12/24

Twinkl International Publishing

Our weekly trainee teachers newsletter to help you go into the classroom felling confident!

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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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Surviving Parenthood: Being the Friend with a Baby

Twinkl International Publishing

Life with a baby can be pretty wonderful but it can also be pretty lonely at times; especially when you’re the first one of your friends to have a baby.

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New children's eBooks for December 2024 from Twinkl Originals

Twinkl International Publishing

Find out what’s new for December from Twinkl Originals. Meet the hilarious residents of Sunny Sneep with our new rhyming picture book for children in the early years, ‘A Heap of Sheep!’. Children aged 6 to 8 who are ready for their first adventures into chapter books will love our latest ‘Leap into Chapters’ release. ‘An Unlikely Football Team’ is an excellent choice for children who love football. and dogs!

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