Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. No longer do they complete their research on projects solely in the library. Now, there is a vast landscape of resources available on the internet. But with wealth of options comes responsibility for their use. As soon as children begin to visit the online world, they need the knowledge to do that safely, securely, responsibly.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 17, 2024
One of Shane Woods’ favorite memories as executive director of Girlstart, a nonprofit that aims to empower girls in the sciences, was as a participant taking her own goddaughter to the organization’s back-to-school extravaganza. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. They zipped through activities with rockets and robots, and Woods asked her goddaughter — named Sailor — what she thought of it all when they were heading home.
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eSchool News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Key points: E-rate eligibility is expanding to Wi-Fi hotspots Critical insights on the 2025 E-rate program E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure For more news on the E-rate, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Learning is mobile–but how can schools provide reliable high-speed internet for students who need devices at home, but who lack connectivity?
The Jose Vilson
OCTOBER 17, 2024
During my sixth year of teaching, I asked the class to divide a five-digit number by a two-digit number. For middle schoolers, this felt like a straightforward task. I walked around the classroom to see how everyone was approaching their work. Suddenly, I stopped at one of the students’ desks and said, “Are you playing Hang Man in my class?
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.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
MERIDIAN, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Virtual Academy ( IDVA ) has been recognized as a 2024 Cognia School of Distinction, a program which recognizes preK–12 education institutions that exemplify excellence in education and service to learners. Cognia selected IDVA as one of the 60 Schools and Systems of Distinction out of more than 1,900 institutions that were reviewed worldwide.
techlearning
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The STORM AI tool can generate on-demand Wikipedia articles in minutes. It’s one of the most useful AI products I’ve come across.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Get your middle schoolers excited about learning with these spook-tacular Halloween math & ELA resources!
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This story was produced by Grist and reprinted with permission. Three years ago, Erin Primer had an idea for a new summer program for her school district: She wanted students to learn about where their food comes from. Primer, who has worked in student nutrition within California’s public school system for 10 years, applied for grant funding from the state to kick off the curriculum, and got it.
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Discover candy-themed Halloween activities for preschoolers, designed to build key skills while adding festive excitement to learning.
N2Y
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Regardless of where they learn in school, students can make meaningful progress with n2y’s help. The post Infographic:FosterStudent Success in Any Setting appeared first on n2y.
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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.
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Google's NotebookLM is an AI powerhouse that can supercharge lessons, engage students in exciting new ways, and even help to create podcasts! Find out how and you'll even get to listen to podcasts I made in minutes in this article that I wrote for Tech & Learning Magazine.
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
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eSchool News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: What will it take for education to adopt changes in curriculum and pedagogy? Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use Parents are cautiously optimistic about AI in schools For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The world around us is changing profoundly, and education must adapt to it.
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Che significa avere uno stile di vita sostenibile? In questo blog troverai i consigli, gli esempi e i benefici di uno stile di vita sostenibile di Twinkl e di alcuni esperti ecofriendly italiani.
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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.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Imagine sending your 4-year-old to preschool knowing they will spend nearly all day happily traipsing through the woods, climbing trees and resting in hammocks. Imagine that they also take part in what most of us would view as risky activities for a preschooler, like building fires and using knives to whittle figures out of sticks. For children growing up in Norway, this is a daily reality in the country’s “barnehagen”: child care programs designed for children ages 1 through 6.
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Study highlights barriers to the take-up of early education entitlements for disadvantaged children.
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Halloween is a fun and exciting time for students, but for children with special needs, it can be overwhelming due to sensory sensitivities, social challenges, or the unpredictability of the day's events. As a special education teacher, I’ve found that with a little creativity and planning, we can make Halloween fun, safe, and inclusive for all students.
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Your voice matters: Teaching assistants encouraged to share views on curriculum and assessment.
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.
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Explore reading at home with your year 1 child with these reading activities which are perfect for 5 to 6-year-olds.
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This blog reveals exciting new opportunities for childminders to expand their services with more flexibility, increased funding, and innovative ways to grow their business. From leveraging government programmes to hiring assistants and using technology to streamline operations, childminders can thrive in today’s childcare landscape. Discover how you can meet rising demand and future-proof your business!
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Twinkl Parents Wellbeing Newsletter - National Adoption Week
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Jason Buckley shares how teachers can encourage ‘playground confident, classroom shy’ pupils to integrate into the classroom.
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.
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Looking for exciting ways to celebrate World Book Day? Read on for some great resources and ideas!
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Twinkl Parents Ages 7 - 9 Newsletter - Let's Get Spooky
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OCTOBER 17, 2024
Twinkl Parents Ages 9 - 11 Newsletter - It's Spooky Season!
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
National Teaching Assistants' Day is an annual event dedicated to recognising and celebrating the invaluable role that teaching assistants play in schools across the UK. Established to bring attention to these often underappreciated professionals, the day highlights their significant contributions in classrooms.
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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t
Twinkl International Publishing
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Twinkl Parents Ages 5 - 7 Newsletter - Exercise Your Brain
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