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How A Student Team in Zimbabwe Aims to Improve Youth Employment

Digital Promise

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National STEM Day Nov. 8th

Ask a Tech Teacher

National STEM Day is November 8, 2024, the unofficial holiday that celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. Many add ‘art’ to the celebration for the acronym, STEAM. Here are some great ideas that remind your students of the excitement that is these core subjects: Ten Ways to Celebrate National STEM Day with NASA National STEM Day focuses on helping students advance in STEM fields, a priority of NASA as we continue to

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How Teachers Can Utilize Technology to Improve Environmental Literacy

EdTech4Beginners

Environmental literacy is vital for creating a sustainable future. Teachers are at the forefront of this mission, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to tackle environmental challenges. Grand View Research states that In 2023, the global market for educational technology was estimated to be worth USD 142.37 billion. From 2024 to 2030, it is anticipated to grow at a noteworthy CAGR of 13.4%.

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New AI Tools Are Promoted As Study Aids for Students. Are They Doing More Harm Than Good?

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Once upon a time, educators worried about the dangers of CliffsNotes — study guides that rendered great works of literature as a series of bullet points that many students used as a replacement for actually doing the reading. Today, that sure seems quaint. Suddenly, new consumer AI tools have hit the market that can take any piece of text, audio or video and provide that same kind of simplified summary.

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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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Educator Edtech Review: Panasonic PT-CMZ50 Ultra-Short Throw Laser Projector

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The Panasonic PT-CMZ50 Ultra-Short Throw Laser Projector’s excellent picture, feature set, long lifespan, and easy setup is a great addition to higher education as well as K-12 environments.

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Dallas Independent School District Approves CoderZ and RoboXFor Pre-engineering and Robotics Certification Programs

eSchool News

DERRY, N.H. – Intelitek and CoderZ, an Intelitek company, announced today that the Dallas Independent School District has approved the CoderZ coding platform and the RoboX 3D simulation platform for the district’s pre-engineering and robotics certification programs as part of a recent request for proposal initiative. In addition to giving their students access to the two game-based learning platforms, Dallas ISD educators will be able choose to implement the fully-integrated curricula and pr

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Data gaps negatively impact academic progress and attendance

eSchool News

Key points: School-home communication plays a large role in district success 4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change Maybe it’s time to change up high school to improve student attendance For more on district management, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance, according to a SchoolStatus survey.

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20 Inspiring Middle School Gratitude Activities

Twinkl International Publishing

Middle school teachers, teach thankfulness with ease! This blog features low-prep gratitude activities and 50 reflection prompts for middle school students.

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Brainscape introduces improved flashcard imports (and other news for November 2024)

Brainscape

Improved Flashcard Importing is Here! For ages, you’ve been able to upload.csv files into Brainscape, instantly transforming your data into study-ready flashcards. But now, we’re taking it up a notch! You can now import more types of files , including: ✅ tsv✅ txt✅ xls,xlsx✅ ods And here’s the cherry on top: you can even copy & paste your entire Q&A text directly into Brainscape, and our AI will magically 'clean it up' into a neat

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Organiza el ciclo escolar con Twinkl: los mejores calendarios y recursos de planeación

Twinkl International Publishing

Organiza tus clases fácilmente con los calendarios de Twinkl. Aprovecha fechas clave y periodos de evaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje de tus estudiantes y simplificar tu trabajo durante el año escolar.

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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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Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI

eSchool News

Key points: Edtech tools can be a valuable resource to build media literacy skills Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators How to help students build critical success skills For more news on media literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from many platforms, understanding how to discern credible information from misinformation has become paramount.

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Tips for Travelling with a Toddler at Christmas

Twinkl International Publishing

Travelling with a toddler can be a challenge at the best of times but travelling at Christmas can bring a whole new level of challenge!

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Don’t Obey In Advance

The Jose Vilson

Last week, I hopped off a bus and voted early. It was quick, convenient, and came with two stickers: one for me and one for my son. As I walked out, the volunteers (mostly elder Black women) thanked me for voting. I said, “Of course!” One of the volunteers said, “Wow, it feels like all day, I’m seeing Black men with the same reply after voting.” As an Afro-Latino, that made me smile a bit.

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‘Schools and trusts must create welcoming, engaging and inclusive spaces for pupils,’ says Education Secretary

Twinkl International Publishing

Bridget Phillipson gives a clear message to trust leaders about inclusive school leadership.

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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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How to Encourage Singing in Everyday Life

Twinkl International Publishing

Take a look at our top suggestions for injecting a bit of a sing-song into your daily routine in this helpful blog from Twinkl Parents Hub.

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New ESL Christmas Resources for 2024

Twinkl International Publishing

We've added more than 20 ESL Christmas, Winter & New Year Resources to our collection this year. From new escape room games to Christmas themed exam prep resources, check out what we've created for English teachers like you!

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Twinkl Parents Ages 5 - 7 Newsletter - Stay Safe on the Roads

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Parents Ages 5 - 7 Newsletter - Stay Safe on the Roads

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