Mon.Nov 11, 2024

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A Day to Remember Veterans

Ask a Tech Teacher

As many of you know, I have two wonderful children–one a CDR in the Navy and one a SFC In the Army. I also have a long family history of relatives who fought for America. So today, I salute them and all others who have put their lives and dreams aside to support America’s values and principles. I can’t say it better than these videos: November 11th is also Remembrance Day in Canada.

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5 Ways K–12 Schools Can Get the Most Out of a Cloud Assessment

EdTech Magazine

Parents of a certain age have had to adapt to their kids doing most of their homework on a Chromebook instead of on paper. But the shift highlights how modern K–12 schools are dependent on network-accessed apps and data for learning and administration purposes. To get more bang for their IT buck, many school districts have been turning to cloud solutions to host applications and safeguard data.

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What If Finding Child Care Online Were as Easy as Making a Dinner Reservation?

Edsurge

In 2024, if you want to make a dinner reservation, you’re very likely to open an app on your phone, input a few details and then filter your results to see which restaurants have availability for your party size, date and time. If you want to find child care, on the other hand, good luck. In most states, you can visit a website and see a map of providers in your area, along with some basic information about them — ages served, operating hours, quality rating — but details about their enrollment

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What can we learn about AI from an archivist?

The Thinking Stick

Reed Hepler discusses the changing role of archival work in the era of generative AI. He explains that while some may think archives and AI are incompatible, there are actually many ways in which AI can be useful in archival work. Reed also demystifies the role of archivists, highlighting their responsibility in acquiring, organizing, preserving, and interpreting historical records.

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Enhancing Higher Education with Generative AI: A Responsible Guide

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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5 Essential Questions Educators Have About AI

Edsurge

Walberto Flores EdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times not — leaving educators to ask essential questions about its implementation and impact. Teachers are exploring how AI can be used to redefine learning experiences, strengthen student-teacher relationships and support students as ethical AI users and creators.

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Federal toolkit targets safe, ethical AI use in classrooms

eSchool News

Key points: Educators need guidance on how to best use AI in schools How much AI is too much? Baked-in bias or sweet equity: AI’s role in motivation and deep learning For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Given AI’s evolving and increased presence in classrooms, the U.S. Department of Education has released a guide intended to help educators and education leaders integrate AI into education ethically and equitably.

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95 Percent Group Grows Continuum of Science of Reading Professional Learning With Launch of 95 Foundational Tools for Paraprofessionals, Tutors, and School Staff   

eSchool News

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional learning for the entire school community. To help meet this need, 95 Percent Group launched 95 Foundational Tools. Growing the award-winning, Top 10 Tools by 95 Percent Group continuum of science of reading professional learning offerings, this new online course provides paraprofessionals, tutors, after-school staff, interventionists, and other school staff the opportu

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OPINION: We can do better than remedial ed

The Hechinger Report

For too long, incoming students not deemed fully prepared to do college-level work have had to enter a remediation track intended to teach foundational concepts that institutions assume students haven’t learned yet. It is a logical premise with a significant flaw: This approach to remediation simply does not work. Institutions funnel hundreds of thousands of first-year students into math and English remedial courses every year, including 40 percent of students at public 2-year colleges.

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It’s Not a Chatbot And That Might Be This AI Tutor’s Superpower

techlearning

A professor at Arizona State University is studying a coding AI tutor designed to help students without giving away the answer

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Lifelong learning from K-12 to career

eSchool News

Key points: Students need adaptable, lifelong learning pathways Students want more career-connected learning Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more on college and career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Partnerships between academia and industry are an essential part of a successful school-to-career pipeline, and continuous lifelong learning opportunities must be available for workers, according to a new report from Instructure, maker of Canvas LMS.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

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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How to Harness AI in the Classroom

techlearning

Collaborators at the Deeper Learning New York Conference discuss how they’re using AI as a tool for teaching and learning

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Lessons in App Review & Approval from Northside ISD

Lightspeed Systems

Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio, Texas, one of the largest districts in the state, has developed a robust strategy for app review and approval to maximize the…

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Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse Sports Academy Hosts Innovative Summit to Empower Future Leaders

Knowledge Avatars K-12

Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse Sports Academy Hosts Innovative Summit to Empower Future Leaders Emiliano De La… Mon, 11/11/2024 - 13:42 On November 8, 2024, Bridgeport, CT, became a hub of innovation and learning as the Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse Sports Academy held its pioneering Sports and Education Summit. This event, aimed at empowering the next generation of leaders, attracted over 150 high school students for a day dedicated to exploration, empowerment, and enrichment.

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6 Strategies for Crafting an Effective Email to Accompany Your Resume

PlagiarismCheck

AI technologies impact – sometimes in a pretty confusing way! – more and more aspects of professional and everyday life, and the job market is no exception. With recruiters widely applying AI resume screening to facilitate candidate selection and using AI checker GPT to filter out applications generated by chatbots, it has become increasingly challenging to draw attention to your CV.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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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Lessons in EdTech Decision-Making and Data Privacy with Northside ISD

Lightspeed Systems

Learn how NISD, one of Texas's largest school districts, developed a robust strategy for app review and approval to maximize their digital tool effectiveness.

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Lalilo: How to Use It to Teach

techlearning

Lalilo gives powerful personalized phonics and comprehension learning tools to K-2 students and teachers.

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Mental Health Crisis in Elementary Schools: Addressing the Unseen Struggles

Gaggle Speaks

The conversation around mental health in schools has often focused on older students—those in middle school, high school, and even college—where the pressure to perform academically and socially becomes overwhelming. However, an alarming trend has been emerging: younger children, early elementary-aged students, are increasingly showing signs of severe mental health struggles.

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Tech & Learning Launches “Best of 2024” Contest

techlearning

This annual contest recognizes the best in edtech from 2024

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Closing the Gap Between Student Aspirations and Classroom Practices

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast According to our nation’s students, the value of using technology for learning is clear—when used effectively, it helps them develop the skills they need for future success. Less than one-third of students say they have regular access to interactive technologies such as virtual labs, multimedia tools, augmented reality, coding resources, and AI tools that foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.

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Experts discuss delivering a new early years workforce strategy

Twinkl International Publishing

Education experts attending an Early Education and Childcare Coalition webinar share their views on key priorities for Labour – supporting the early years workforce with a comprehensive recruitment and retention strategy.

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Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers, boost public education spending, governor says

The Hechinger Report

This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune , a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. After a wave of Texas Republicans dominated the ballot box on Election Day, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence last week that he now has enough votes in the Texas House to pass a school voucher program, his top legislative priority since last year.

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10 Activities to Learn about Winter Sports

Twinkl International Publishing

In our blog, we explore a range of winter sports. We’ll share fun facts about them and provide ten engaging activities to help your child to learn about winter sports at home in an enjoyable and interactive way. So, let’s wrap up warm and get started!

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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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Kids worldwide face huge educational challenges. Is better leadership a solution?

The Hechinger Report

FORTALEZA, Brazil – A panel of distinguished school leaders from around the world sat on a giant stage earlier this month and listened to a depressing list of data points, from vast spending inequities to tales of lagging student performance. There wasn’t much hopeful news. For starters: By 2030, an estimated 300 million children and young people will still lack basic numeracy and literacy skills.

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10 Stunning Christmas Origami Decorations You Can Make with Kids

Twinkl International Publishing

The festive season is upon us, and what better way to bring holiday magic into your home than with some creative, hands-on crafting? Christmas origami is not only a fantastic way to decorate but also an engaging activity to enjoy with the kids. This year, we’re excited to present 10 stunning origami decorations, featuring resources from Twinkl, to bring the holiday cheer to life.

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Supporting Students in Primary Maths: Tips from Twinkl Tutors’ TeachMeet

Twinkl International Publishing

Maths is often a challenging subject for young learners, and tutors have a unique opportunity to help make it accessible and enjoyable. Following our recent CPD session, Tutoring Primary Mathematics, we’re excited to share Twinkl Math's top tips to enhance your students’ learning and help them excel.

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Top Child Mental Health Blogs of 2024

Twinkl International Publishing

Child mental health is an increasingly critical topic for parents, caregivers, and educators alike. In 2024, several exceptional child mental health platforms are leading the charge in providing transformative insights, effective parenting strategies, and innovative approaches to nurturing children’s emotional well-being. From expert parenting coaches to educational advocates, each blog offers a unique perspective, making a positive impact on families around the world.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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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How Do I Get Motivated?

Twinkl International Publishing

Feeling like you can’t be bothered? Lacking that spark that lights a fire inside you? This is for anyone who’s ever asked themselves “How do I get motivated?

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Promoting Child Safety and Welfare in Childminding Settings

Twinkl International Publishing

This blog explores how childminders can meet statutory requirements for health and safety, online safety, fire safety, food safety, food hygiene and ratios.

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Preparing for a Caesarean Section

Twinkl International Publishing

In this blog, our midwife Lauren shares everything you need to know about preparing for a caesarean section.

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How to Stop Breastfeeding

Twinkl International Publishing

Here, our midwife Lauren shares everything you need to know about stopping breastfeeding.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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.