EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

IT departments are taking a closer look at the way educational technology is collecting and using student data. However, not everyone in education is aware of the risks associated with data collection, and it can be hard to convey why it’s important to use tech with restrictions or caution. “One of the problems is translating to the general populace why it’s important to protect student data,” Christine Jones, coordinator of educational technology for Palmdale School District, said in her CITE 2

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

When a public school system in the San Francisco Bay Area explored replacing traditional grading practices with a form of “standards-based grading system” meant to eliminate bias, it sparked widespread opposition from parents. They signed petitions and showed up in force at school board meetings to rail against the changes. The proposal, which leaders of the Dublin Unified School District began testing with a cohort of teachers last year, was pitched as a way to shift emphasis from winning point

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

K–12 IT professionals are always seeking modern technology for their schools’ users, from connections that serve IT departments to gadgets that advance student learning. As the calendar year comes to a close, admins and technology leaders should begin thinking about the solutions they’ll purchase in the spring. CITE 2023 in Sacramento, Calif., has proved to be the perfect location to find new and trending technologies for the K–12 classroom.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The post 5 Tips to Design More Accessible Micro-credentials 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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My Island View

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Well, this is the first anniversary of the introduction of Generative AI in the form of ChatGPT to the world of education. Before it was a week old, over one million users downloaded it, and then, over the next two months, 100 million people signed on to use it. The website reportedly sees 1.5 billion visitors per month. That is a fairly good indication that ChatGPT is here to stay.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Key points: AI has exploded, and its potential in education is nearly limitless AI enables increased personalization and relieve teachers of burdensome tasks See related article: 5 ways I’ve leveraged AI in my English classroom For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page By now, we hear the term “artificial intelligence” more than a few times a day.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Key points: Three in four high school grads say they feel ready to enter the workforce thanks to a nondegree pathway High school graduates need more information about these pathways to better make decisions about their futures See related article: Companies go to high schools for career training For more news on college and career readiness, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page A new survey commissioned by American Student Assistance (ASA) and Jobs for the Future (JFF) found that while young

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: In some states, child care can cost as much as college tuition.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The age old question, how to add a background in google docs. For a long time this was not possible without hacks. Now you can easily add a background image to Google Docs and print it! The post How to Add a Background on Google Docs appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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Marketplace K-12

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Ed-tech companies focused on direct-to-consumer models appear to be growing n North America, according to an analysis by HolonIQ. The post Ranking North America’s Ed-Tech Providers: Mature Companies Top the List appeared first on Market Brief.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Technology has seeped its way into classrooms, streamlined academic standards, and transformed the pedagogical landscape to a large extent. Gone are the days when a blackboard/whiteboard and textbooks were the only student resources available to learners. Today, students are blessed with interactive platforms, personalized education, online learning, and educational software that have been designed to enhance the learning experience.

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Before diving into the world of alphabet learning apps, let’s first understand the foundational skill crucial to every child’s educational journey: learning to read and write. Among the first steps in this journey is acquiring alphabet knowledge, which, as highlighted by a study from Reading Rockets, involves more than memorizing the 26 letters of the […] The post 11 Best Alphabet Learning Apps for Kids in 2023 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

K-5 educators across Arizona’s Pendergast Elementary School District (PESD92) are enhancing science instruction thanks to a new collaboration with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. In this latest phase of PESD92’s multiyear partnership with Discovery Education, students and teachers in K-5 classrooms districtwide Keep Reading Arizona’s Pendergast Elementary School District Expands Partnership with Leading EdTech Company The post Arizona’s Pendergast Elementary School District Expands

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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PlagiarismCheck

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Plagiarism can be perplexing. We all know it violates all the possible academic norms and writers’ ethics and entails legal consequences, being considered a crime. At the same time, we are being warned against accidental plagiarism, which we can be susceptible to without any intention to cheat. How can we so easily err in something so serious?

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Have you ever thought about mixing maths and poetry? It sounds unusual, but it’s a fantastic way to learn and have fun at the same time. In this blog, we’re going to explore some amazing and funny math poems for kids that make numbers and shapes come alive in the most delightful ways. Poetry for […] The post 9 Best Math Poems for Elementary Kids in 2023 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important element of supporting teachers effectively is having instructional coaching conversations. And at the core of those effective conversations between coaches and teachers? Strong questioning habits. Jim Knight, author of “The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching,” shared three key habits that teacher coaches should practice to improve their questioning techniques, and as a result, their coaching conversations.

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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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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In Fairmont, West Virginia, Helen Post-Brown owns and operates an early learning program licensed to serve 160 children. These days, due to staff shortages, she can only accommodate about half that many. A dozen miles down the road, in Bridgeport, five of the 25 classrooms in Jennifer Trippett’s child care center sit dark and empty. Families in the community are desperately awaiting her call for a spot: More than 400 children are on the waitlist.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast New teachers face unique challenges, and their success largely depends on the structure and systems schools have in place for their support. Three academic leaders shared their strategies and advice in the edLeader Panel “ How to Smooth the Transition and Speed the Effectiveness of Beginning Teachers.” Dr. Jessica Irwin, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Holmdel Public Schools (NJ), said information overload can overwhelm new teachers as they na

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