Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The post Bridging the Literacy Gap: 4 Resources to Boost Adult Literacy for Social Mobility appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. Here are a few tips from the Ask a Tech Teacher team for High School students who want to get the most out of these important years: Creating A Digital Study Plan: Tips And Tools for High School Students Developing a digital study plan can be a game-changer for high school students aiming to improve their academic performance.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The possible use cases for generative artificial intelligence appear endless. As this mighty tech tool continues to evolve, it has given K–12 administrators and teachers an opportunity to solve a wide spectrum of operational and pedagogical challenges. Microsoft Windows devices are at the forefront of this transformation, enabling schools to harness the power of AI effectively.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The post The Transformative Impact of Challenge Based Learning appeared first on Digital Promise.

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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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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Selecting the right computer monitor for your business depends on several important factors, starting with your specific needs. It’s not just about the display; performance, ergonomics, and configuration are all crucial for enhancing productivity. Whether for individual tasks or team collaboration, the setup should adapt to your work style. This guide covers everything you need to know to choose an efficient display for your business.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Listen to an audio version of this post: Digital resources are expanding the limits of today’s K-12 classrooms. From interactive learning platforms and collaborative tools to virtual reality and interactive chatbots, the technology options available for education are exhilarating. Hidden within mind-blowing bells and whistles of technology lies the capacity to reach a wide range of students with varying needs.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Key points: Chronic absenteeism remains a pain point for school districts Addressing the root causes of chronic K-12 absenteeism 3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools For more news on absenteeism, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Across the country, teachers and education leaders continue to fight rising rates of student absences.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A student’s view of PS2 Pal, the AI tutor used in a learning experiment inside Harvard’s physics department. (Screenshot courtesy of Gregory Kestin) We are still in the early days of understanding the promise and peril of using generative AI in education. Very few researchers have evaluated whether students are benefiting, and one well-designed study showed that using ChatGPT for math actually harmed student achievement.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Key points: Enhancing leadership and expanding personal networks are top priorities Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs What 1,000 families want your district to know about communication For more news on visionary leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Ready or not, the start of the new school year is just around the corner.

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

An experiment tested six generative large language models against students in an online introductory biomedical and health informatics course. The models scored higher than as many as three quarters of the real-world students in the class.

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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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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Since the pandemic, the urgency of designing and scaling evidence-based products to support learning recovery has become more pronounced. Educational institutions are grappling with unprecedented disruptions and widening achievement gaps , making the need for effective, research-backed interventions critical. The focus is not only on creating these products but also ensuring they are adopted and effectively implemented in schools and classrooms across the country.

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Discovery Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The world has changed substantially in the last 100 years, and education has changed as well! Ensuring our children are fully prepared for tomorrow calls for adjustments in lesson planning, instruction, and educational pathways. “One-size-fits-all” education may have been sufficient at one point in time. It’s not now. Today, a personalized learning approach that uses […] The post How Personalized Learning Can Benefit Students appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the United States today, 9 out of 10 school superintendents are white and two-thirds are white men. When you think of a typical superintendent, the person you imagine probably doesn’t look like me. As a Latina, my leadership isn’t often expected, nor is it always welcome. Institutional biases block career advancement for educators of color , who constitute only 1 in 5 U.S. teachers and principals.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The character-driven generative AI is likely a hit with many of your students. Here’s what Character.AI does and its potential and limitations for teaching.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Chicago — Avantis Education, the leader in virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, was named a winner in the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2024 Awards. The company’s flagship product, ClassVR, won in the Trailblazer: Immersive Reality (AR/VR) category. This is the second year in a row Avantis has won this award. “Virtual reality is a powerful tool to support instruction and engage students in all subject areas, including STEM and we are honored to earn this recognition,” said Avantis CEO Hu

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Research shows a clear link between heat and decreased test scores. Here's what teachers can do to mitigate that.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The ACE-ED team recently sat down with Rosie Rios who serves as Chair of America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Rios previously served Keep Reading Q&A About Civic Engagement with Rosie Rios of America250 The post Q&A About Civic Engagement with Rosie Rios of America250 appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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The 21st Century Principal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

"Originality is dangerous. It challenges, questions, overturns assumptions, unsettles moral codes, disrespects sacred cows or other such entities. It can be shocking, or ugly, or, to use the catchall term so beloved of the tabloid press, controversial. And if we believe in liberty, if we want the air we breathe to remain plentiful and breathable, this is the art whose right to exist we must not only defend by celebrate.

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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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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Explore the difference Positivity made on student behavior in Lafayette Parish School System in Louisiana. The post Case Study: Impact of Positivity on Behavior Management appeared first on n2y.

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PlagiarismCheck

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

AI has caused many troubles. It has become an instrument for academic cheating, so schools were forced to introduce AI detector software to cope with the robot-generated works submitted as students-written. It has challenged some human occupations, causing severe concerns that one day, robots will steal all the jobs from people. Finally, it has provoked endless discussions on ethics and authenticity issues.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Edtech leader Discovery Education is offering teachers and administrators a free guide to applying for government and private grants. Entitled Your Guide to K-12 Education Grants, this resource illuminates the wide variety of K-12 grants available to educators and provides practical advice Keep Reading Discovery Education’s Free Grant Guide for K-12 Educators Now Available The post Discovery Education’s Free Grant Guide for K-12 Educators Now Available appeared first on American Consortium for E

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SplashLearn

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Art activities for preschoolers are more than just a bit of fun—they’re little building blocks for growing minds. Did you know that when kids paint, draw, or play with colors, it helps their brains get stronger and more flexible? These creative activities help kids learn how to think through problems and manage their feelings, all […] The post 17 Creative Art Activities for Preschoolers in 2024 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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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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The Thinking Stick

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Dr. Laura Dumin obtained her PhD in English from Oklahoma State University in 2010. She is a professor in English and Technical Writing at the University of Central Oklahoma who has been exploring the impact of generative AI on writing classrooms. Laura has been experimenting with transformative learning (TL) tools and scholarship of teaching and learning methods (SoTL) in the classroom for over 7 years.

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SplashLearn

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Many parents and teachers struggle to get kids interested in reading, often feeling frustrated when it becomes a daily battle. But what if reading could be something kids actually look forward to? This blog will show you exactly how to make reading fun for kids, with practical tips that can turn it from a chore […] The post How to Make Reading Fun for Early Readers: 12 Best Ideas first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Twinkl International Publishing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

At Twinkl Philippines, we believe in the power of partnership. Our collaborations with schools and learning centers reflect our commitment to supporting teachers and empowering education across the Philippines. Together for Teachers, we’re helping build brighter futures and creating learning environments where every student can thrive.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Sometimes, it takes an unlikely friendship to change the world. For American education, one of those alliances started in the early 20th century. That’s when a ludicrously successful retailer-turned-philanthropist, Julius Rosenwald, met the prominent educator Booker T. Washington. The pair decided to work together, hoping to improve education for Black students in the segregated South.

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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

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Twinkl International Publishing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As a special education teacher, I know firsthand how rewarding the job can be. But let’s be honest—it's also exhausting. Balancing the needs of diverse learners, managing paperwork, and keeping up with IEPs can leave you feeling burnt out and overwhelmed. I’ve been there and know many of you have, too. Twinkl is a game-changer. With a subscription, I’ve found a treasure trove of resources that not only save me hours of planning time but also help me provide the personalized attention my students

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Twinkl International Publishing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

So, you’ve decided to dive into the world of tutoring? Congratulations! You’re about to embark on a journey filled with lightbulb moments and the occasional Googling of “how to fill out a tax return.” But fear not, because Twinkl Tutors is here to support you in your first week, month, and term as a tutor. Plus, some tips on how Twinkl can be your best friend through it all.

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Twinkl International Publishing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Are you finding dual-meaning words baffling? Words that have two meanings like 'bear' and 'bare' are known as homophones. They’re words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and have different meanings. They often get confused.

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Twinkl International Publishing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you're a science teacher looking for ideas for how to support EAL learners with the language for the topic of space, this blog highlights the fabulous resources available within one of our EAL curriculum scaffolding pack for older learners of EAL. Read on for a sneak peek of what you can find in the Space (Earth and the Solar System) pack!

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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