EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The past several years have been a rollercoaster ride for teachers. Hailed as heroes at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the return to the classroom has been rocky, and teacher shortages continue to make headlines. HMH’s 9th Annual Educator Confidence Report suggests a reason and a solution: “Burnout is a critical issue, with 82% of educators citing that what they need most is a more balanced workload.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The post How We’re Boosting Competency-Based Education and Global Collaboration Across Tanzania appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has written a great article on behavioral learning in the classroom. You’ll find out: What it is Keys to unpacking it Why it matters in education Examples in the classroom Techniques for applying it Challenges Behavioral Learning Theory & Its Applications In Class If you’re an educator or a parent, equipping yourself with knowledge of behavioral learning theory can transform your classroom dynamics and alter how you perceive the process of learning itself.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Celina Pierrottet remembers 2016 as the year when she and her colleagues at the middle school where they taught noted a pointed change among their students. “We were just like, ‘Is it just me, or are kids really nervous?’” Pierrottet recalls. “That year we had a lot of kids who were displaying some sort of school avoidance and other behaviors that we hadn't quite seen as much.

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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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Education Elements

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Too often, schools are trapped inside cycles of belief that they are working on school improvement when in reality very little changes year-over-year. Does this sound familiar? It is time to shift this paradigm. School transformation efforts often fail because the typical school improvement playbook does not fully consider and appreciate what levers can actually drive transformational change.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It pains Tim Odegard that four decades after a misguided approach to diagnosing dyslexia kept him from getting help in school, thousands of children across the U.S. are needlessly suffering for the same reason. This story also appeared in Scientific American During the initial weeks of first grade, Odegard’s struggles with reading went undetected as he memorized words that classmates read aloud before him.

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we at MIND have so much to be thankful for. Spreading gratitude and sharing our love for math is what we’re all about here. As families prepare to gather around the table to enjoy their Thanksgiving feast, we’re offering some fun math activities to get students in the Thanksgiving—and math—spirit. JiJi's Gratitude Coloring Sheet Break out the art supplies because JiJi wants to see how creative students can get with this fun coloring sheet.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A VISIT WITH NEW ENGLAND INNOVATION ACADEMY IN MASSACHUSETTS. Assistant Head of School and Upper School Director Ben Farrell is our guest The post AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL’S USE OF AI FOR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Emotional regulation is a crucial skill for children, helping them navigate the complexities of their feelings and interactions with others. As highlighted by thinkkids.org, emotion regulation skills are our ability to manage or control our emotions. This ability, or sometimes the lack thereof, can significantly influence behaviors in children. For instance, challenges in managing emotional […] The post 10 Best Emotional Regulation Activities for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Key points: Easy access to valuable data is key in supporting students A new approach to structured literacy can yield improved outcomes See related article: 10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth For more news on classroom data, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Along with all of the educational technology that’s made its way into the K-12 classroom over the last 10 years, we also now have a constant stream of useful, actionable data that we can use to improve student outco

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Landmark College a premier college for those students who learn differently. Today Pro fessors Sara Glennon and John Kipp talk about on how they teach writing for all subects to their neurodiverse students.They have excellent insights that apply not only Keep Reading WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM” college level learning for the neurodiverse student The post WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM” college level learning for the neurodiverse student appeared first on American Consortium for

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The best robots for schools can change the way teachers work with students, these are the best ones.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan, is sponsored by McGraw Hill. In this special edition of Innovations in Education , Content Director Kevin Hogan speaks with McGraw Hill’s Patrick Keeney about various aspects of career and technical education (CTE), including its expansion beyond traditional vocational or trade-focused subjects, the importance of soft skills, and the curriculum and teaching methods used in CTE courses for middle school students.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Best practices for teaching with robots from an award-winning educator

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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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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Kasey Short recommends offering middle schoolers YA novels with multiple narrators as a way to enrich opportunities for content instruction and SEL. They're also really engaging and fun for kids to read. Included: sample questions and activities and lots of suggested titles. The post Teaching YA Novels with Multiple Perspectives first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently released Forensic Chemistry Experiments to teach students fundamental chemistry concepts through engaging forensic investigations. The new lab book, which features 15 experiments specifically designed for introductory and advanced chemistry high school and college-level classes, immerses students in the excitement of solving crimes through hands-on experimentation using Vernier data-collection technology.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Dive into Google Sheets with this easy but important skill of adjusting the widths of columns and rows. How To Adjust The Widths of Google Sheets Columns. The post How To Adjust The Widths of Google Sheets Columns appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Words are the building blocks of communication. They allow us to express our thoughts, emotions, and ideas, and they play a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of the world around us. Engaging in vocabulary activities is a dynamic way to enhance this learning process. For children, a strong vocabulary isn’t just about knowing many […] The post 21 Best Vocabulary Activities for Kids: Word Wizards first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Vernier Science Education recently released Forensic Chemistry Experiments to teach students fundamental chemistry concepts through engaging forensic investigations. The new lab book, which features 15 experiments specifically designed for introductory and advanced chemistry high school and college-level classes, immerses students Keep Reading New Lab Book Helps Educators Turn STEM Classrooms Into Forensic Labs The post New Lab Book Helps Educators Turn STEM Classrooms Into Forensic Labs appeare

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Mathematics is a fundamental skill that every child should learn. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about developing problem-solving abilities and logical thinking. But let’s be honest, math can sometimes feel a bit boring. That’s where fun math questions and answers come in! In this blog, we’re going to make math exciting for kids.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

ParentPowered’s all-new high school curriculum framework provides parents and families evidence-based supports for teens ParentPowered, formerly known as Ready4K, is expanding its family engagement program to provide evidence-based support to parents and families with teens. A foundation of ParentPowered’s mission Keep Reading ParentPowered Expands Their Family Engagement Program to Support Families of Children from Birth through Grade 12 The post ParentPowered Expands Their Family Engagement Pr

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PlagiarismCheck

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

There is no big or small when it comes to plagiarism – it is just unacceptable in the creative domain, academy, and business. It is pretty evident that taking someone else’s work and stating it as your own is, at the very least, unethical and sometimes even illegal. However, there are less blatant examples of plagiarism, which can still cost you the reputation and money.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It has been a year since the release of ChatGPT, and educators are still scrambling to respond to this new kind of AI tool. Much of the conversation has revolved around the double-edged nature of AI chatbots for educators. On the one hand teachers worry that students will suddenly cheat on homework with abandon, since chatbots can write essays in ways that are difficult to detect.

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