EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Schools faced more ransomware attacks than hospitals or governments faced in 2023, according to research from Emsisoft. Districts were targeted more in 2023 than they were in the previous two years combined. Because of the heightened risk, schools need tools that provide security directly to users without further straining IT budgets.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Here are 26 resources to help you select the right LMS for your school ( click for updates to list ): Alma Brightspace Buncee –free trail; multimedia lessons on a shared digital canvas Canvas Cikumas Cloudschool –free LMS Echo EdHitch Google Classroom –only for GAFE schools Hapara Teacher Dashboard Instructure iSpring — downloadable LMS Joomla JupiterEd Moodle –Open Source, free (but requires customizing) Otus Schoology Seesaw –student-driven digital portfolios Show
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The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we dive into essential qualities of effective school leadership. From building relationships to tackling teacher burnout, our guest principals and educational experts share their strategies for creating positive, high-impact school environments. Hear from award-winning principals like Tracie Anderson Swilley and Carlos Ramirez, alongside thought leaders George Couros, Eric Sheninger, and top episodes
TeacherCast
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Schools today are interested in sharing their voices with not only their local community but their global community as well. The post Does Your School District Need a Social Media Manager? appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.
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
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Key points: The education sector is a high-value target in today’s threat landscape Creating IEPs with GenAI while ensuring data privacy It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect data For more on student data, see eSN’s IT Leadership hub When considering industries such as finance or healthcare, the potential for sensitive data to fall into the wrong hands is a common concern.
techlearning
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Grammarly Authorship has some great features that could help teach about citation and prevent AI cheating, but it won’t solve all the problems around AI writing, says our contributing writer.
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Edsurge
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
When I came out to my family during my first year of college in the early 2000s, my mom’s immediate concern extended beyond my safety and happiness to my future as an educator. She asked, “But what about your career?” as though living authentically meant I’d have to hide my queerness to succeed in teaching. In that moment, even before I entered my teacher preparation program, I confronted a troubling reality: in education, there would always be scripts I’d be expected to follow.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Boston, MA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced the winners of its 2024 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge. Now in its fifth year, the Challenge recognizes and awards promising new ideas and strategic approaches that have the potential to transform early education.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Over the past few years, it’s become clear that states need more money to support kids. Pandemic-related aid is long gone, but effects from that era still linger, evident in persistent child care shortages and ongoing child behavioral and mental health concerns. Now, states are increasingly trying to generate new sources of money to support young children, although in at least one state, a ballot measure was designed to pull back on just these kinds of efforts.
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Sponsored by ClassLink As school technology gets more sophisticated, so do cybercriminals, but school leaders can’t sit back and wait for someone to hand them solutions. During the edLeader Panel “ Cybersecurity in School District Settings: A District Leadership Approach ,” three innovative superintendents discussed strategies to try and stay ahead of cyber issues even when the landscape
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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.
Discovery Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Emotions and energy over holidays and extended school breaks are guaranteed to go up and down, for both grown-ups and kids. Here are three tips to help your students stay on the learning track during the holidays: 1. Offer flexible, timely content Embrace the flexibility that digital resources provide by sharing resources that students can […] The post Three Tips to Keep Students Learning Over the Holidays appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
N2Y
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
See how Unique Learning System supplies all the pieces needed to meet CA Alt Diploma Pathway requirements. The post Webinar: ULS Pathways in Action appeared first on n2y.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Read our blog to learn lots of information about Bodhi Day. The word ‘Bodhi’ means enlightenment or awakening. With our fabulous facts and interesting activities, you’ll find out what Bodhi Day is, its significance, its history and how it’s celebrated.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Key points: It’s critical to nurture the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and innovators 4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role For more news on district management, see eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of education is more critical than ever.
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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.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Barriers for pupils with SEND and mental health needs ‘complex and varied’.
Shake Up Learning
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The post Instant Holiday Classroom Activities: FREE Download! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The holiday season brings excitement, creativity, and a bit of chaos to the classroom. From fall celebrations to winter holidays, there are endless possibilities for fun and meaningful activities. But we know how valuable your time is, so we’ve created the Fall & Winter AI Prompt Cheat Sheet BUNDLE —a set of cheat sheets packed with classroom-ready prompts (K-12 — any subject) designed to
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Use this blog to help you choose resources to complete your Virtual Martian Adventure.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
OK. I guess we’re doing this (again). It feels awful for lots of reasons, of course, but mostly it’s because the country chose political vibes over policy ideas. As a researcher who spends his days trying to find evidence-based ways to make schools better, I’m at something of a loss. See, whatever you thought about the Harris-Walz ticket’s particular proposals, the Democrats had things to say about education issues that genuinely shape children’s development: affordable early care and learning,
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
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Digest asked parents and educators for their thoughts on whether schools should scrap homework.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
‘Do one thing’ to improve financial literacy this Talk Money Week.
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Teaching a new language at home can be a little daunting – particularly if you’re not fluent in the focus language yourself! If you’re planning to teach languages to young children before they start school or to support them in their early primary years or as part of their home education journey then have no fear: Lightning Languages Sparks has you covered!
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Parents’ evenings can provide essential insights for tutors, from understanding a student’s strengths to identifying areas needing extra support. But what happens next? Here’s a guide to making the most out of parents’ evening feedback, handling different types of parental responses, and using what you learn to support your students effectively.
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
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
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Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Our weekly trainee teachers newsletter to help you go into the classroom felling confident!
Twinkl International Publishing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Dealing with the pressure of meeting your child's developmental milestones and managing the expectations of others can be tough. Writing can be especially daunting, and having a reluctant early writer made me feel like I was failing as a parent. I began to have a lot of questions as to why my child wasn't engaging in writing as expected, in particular, how would this lack of engagement impact his learning and development?
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