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3 things Abbott Elementary gets right about new teacher engagement

eSchool News

Key points: New teachers look at engagement differently–and Abbot Elementary is spot-on in its depictions of new and seasoned educators The show also highlights student engagement and teacher support as critical parts of a new teacher’s journey See related article: 5 strategies for first-year special education teachers Abbott Elementary has been widely beloved since its conception, and for good reason.

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How to Make Schools Safer with the Four Pillars of Physical Safety

EdTech Magazine

From the moment students set foot on campus, keeping them safe in the classroom and beyond is a school’s responsibility. As technology evolves, school leaders have more ways to protect students, as well as the entire staff in district buildings. Administrators must consider their schools’ resources and carefully evaluate the newest security solutions to ensure they will scale and that they fit the district’s needs.

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Looking for a Few Summer Activities? Try These

Ask a Tech Teacher

Earlier this month, , we posted activities for a summer school student program. Now, we’ll focus on you–what do you want to accomplish with your summer? Here are popular AATT articles. Pick the ones that suit you: 6 Must-reads for This Summer Summer for me is nonstop reading — in an easy chair, under a tree, lying on the lawn, petting my dog.

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How Rural and Urban K–12 Schools Find the Funds for Physical Safety

EdTech Magazine

Local education agencies put $2.4 billion toward physical and health safety efforts from the federal government’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund — launched to provide K–12 support during the pandemic — in fiscal year 2021. They also have plans to spend an additional $18.5 billion on these efforts, according to the Department of Education.

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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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How Schools Can Use Cultural Performing Arts to Reimagine Community-Engaged Learning

Edsurge

My brother Charles and I played soccer and baseball growing up. It helped us stay active, and we learned how to compete and be aggressive in order to win. What sports didn’t offer us was the opportunity to develop awareness and appreciation for our cultural identity. When I was nine years old, my mother enrolled my brother and me in folklorico — a traditional cultural dance that emphasizes Mexican folk culture — at our local recreation center.

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The Battle of the Boroughs: A Win for Education and Esports

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During the recent Battle of the Boroughs Minecraft Challenge, students weren’t the only ones who won

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eSchool Live@ISTE23 Preview

eSchool News

Just try to have a conversation about edTech these days without mentioning AI. It took about five minutes for Ryan Imbriale, PowerSchool’s VP of Education Solutions, and me before we cracked. To be fair, Powerschool’s announcement this week that it will integrate Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to use OpenAI’s large language models within the company’s Personalized Learning Cloud will probably be the biggest news to come out of ISTE next week.

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The Ultimate Thinkific SEO Guide for Course Creators

Sell Courses Online

Thinkific is a great platform for creating and selling courses online — you probably already know that.

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Ellipsis Education Launches the Curriculum Delivery Platform

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The new platform will provide everything educators need to teach computer science, delivered simply and in one place Ellipsis Education, a leader in computer science curriculum for K-12 education, has launched the Curriculum Delivery Platform (CDP) that will provide everything Keep Reading Ellipsis Education Launches the Curriculum Delivery Platform The post Ellipsis Education Launches the Curriculum Delivery Platform appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Fridays with Chief Trawick: A Closer Look at Gaggle Safety Management

Gaggle Speaks

Welcome to "Fridays with Chief Trawick," a public service resource presented by Reimagined Campus Security, LLC in partnership with Gaggle. This week's topic is technology, specifically Gaggle's Safety Management for monitoring student activity on school-provided devices.

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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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“Sora Bookshelf Service” Frees Staff Time, Keeps Digital Collections Fresh

American Consortium for Equity in Education

OverDrive Education announced today a new, free monthly service that supplies professional digital book selection to schools where staffing and time are in short supply. With the new “Sora Bookshelf Service,” educators can create a customized service plan based on preferences Keep Reading “Sora Bookshelf Service” Frees Staff Time, Keeps Digital Collections Fresh The post “Sora Bookshelf Service” Frees Staff Time, Keeps Digital Collections Fresh appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Dr. Albrecht Blog Post: "The Police are Talking to a Problem Patron: Does That Mean They Get a 'Criminal Record?'"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht blog post in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "The Police are Talking to a Problem Patron: Does That Mean They Get a 'Criminal Record?'" Let's look at the process cops use when they talk to someone inside or around the library, who they believe may be involved in a crime (like stealing or fighting) or an illegal activity (being high on illegal drugs).

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Pearson’s Connections Academy Launches New College and Career Prep Initiative

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Partners with Coursera, e-Dynamic Learning, Acadeum, and Credly to offer career courses, credentials, college credit, and badges; innovative tri-credit approach to prepare students faster for college and careers Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, announced today that Connections Academy, its K-12 Keep Reading Pearson’s Connections Academy Launches New College and Career Prep Initiative The post Pearson’s Connections Academy Launches New College and Career Prep Initi

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Celebrating Success: ‘Becoming Active Citizens’ Wins the 2023 Foreword INDIES Gold Award for Education!

EdTechTeacher

We are thrilled to announce that, “ Becoming Active Citizens: Practices to Engage Students in Civic Education Across the Curriculum ,” authored by EdTechTeacher’s Tom Driscoll and Shawn McCusker, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Foreword INDIES Gold Award for Education! This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work that went into creating a resource aimed at empowering students to become active participants in their communities and societies.

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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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We need a new approach to student assessment

eSchool News

Key points: End-of-year statewide assessments are vital, but are flawed in several ways A “through-year” system administers shorter tests throughout the year that can give teachers immediate feedback See related article: 3 new trends in student assessment All around the country, school has ended for students and summer break is underway. In many schools, students spent the last few weeks of the year sitting for standardized tests to assess the year’s instruction.