Fri.Nov 15, 2024

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14 Apps and 2 Projects for Thanksgiving

Ask a Tech Teacher

Need a few websites and apps to fill in sponge time? Here are Thanksgiving websites that will keep students busy and still teach them (click for updated links) : Berenstein Bears Give Thanks (app) Canadian Thanksgiving Online/Offline Thanksgiving activities Plimoth Plantation –a field trip of a Pilgrim’s life. Included on this real-life site is a video of the Pilgrim’s crossing to the New World.

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Experts Share How Technology Can Support Cash-Strapped Schools and Busy Teachers

EdTech Magazine

As artificial intelligence stands poised to disrupt every industry in myriad ways, education has already witnessed a sampling of early impacts from AI and AI-enhanced technologies. The topic of AI’s potential in K–12 schools was discussed Nov. 7 alongside the value of new, smarter technologies that streamline operations as well as teaching and learning.

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Innovators in Multilingual Education Gather for Prestigious Awards Ceremony

EdNews Daily

“It’s the teacher that makes the difference, not the classroom.” – Michael Morpurgo Welcome to the Summie Awards! Effective teachers need to get more credit for the work they do. They are the architects of our future, shaping the minds and characters of the next generation. They dedicate countless hours to their craft – imparting knowledge, nurturing curiosity, building resilience, and teaching students how to think critically.

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Q&A: Embrace Age-Appropriate Computer Science Concepts for Elementary Students

EdTech Magazine

Everyone learns differently. Julia Darling discovered that for herself in college when she realized physically interacting with materials and concepts makes it easier for her to learn. Darling, who today works as a media specialist at Ann Arbor Public Schools and is the author of a three-book series on computer science in early childhood, brought this learning style to her students, first at Dexter Community Schools and then at Ann Arbor STEAM.

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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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Socratic Circles in the Classroom: How to Use Conflict to Increase Student Engagement

Digital Promise

Through Socratic Circles, students are able to explore and experience how conflict creates space for their identities, interests, and perspectives.

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Establishing the District Infrastructure to Successfully Adopt Science of Reading Practices

Education Elements

Change is a constant in public education. These changes range from shifts in student demographics, and associated learning needs, shifts in curriculum standards (think Common Core ), to broader shifts in public policy. Consider how Ly n don B. Johnson’s War on Poverty influenced how schools planned for meeting students’ nutritional needs , or the federal IDEA A ct , which requir ed public school systems to provide free and equitable education.

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Is There a Problem With ‘Mathbots’?

Edsurge

When GPT-3 burst on the education scene, it caused a flood of reactions, ranging from gleeful to apocalyptic. But more than that, it unlocked money. In 2023, generative AI claimed businesses in the U.S. and Canada claimed almost 45 percent of all private equity-backed investments, by one estimate, with an eye-popping value of $2.18 billion when much of the rest of the deals in that world were declining.

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Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts

eSchool News

Key points: The right PD helps teachers grow and strengthens a district’s overall strategy To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role Addressing student absenteeism with faculty PD For more news on teacher PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub The best teacher professional development is an empowering experience that equips educators with the skills and insights they need to grow and thrive in their careers.

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Here’s The Animated Version Of ‘The Peace Of Wild Things’ By Wendell Berry

TeachThought - Learn better.

by TeachThought Staff In a world filled with noise, division, and endless demands on our attention, Wendell Berry’s poem The Peace of Wild Things offers a rare invitation: to step back and find solace in nature. ‘The Peace Of Wild Things,’ read slowly enough, can remind us of the deep, quiet refuge that exists in the natural world, beyond the reach of our everyday stress and anxieties.

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A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement

eSchool News

This article originally appeared on iCEV’s blog and is reposted here with permission. As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them with a foundation to learn our varied subject areas? There are many ways to tackle this question and no right response.

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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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Best Math Sites and Apps for Education

techlearning

Make math engaging, exciting and fun with these top math games and puzzles

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning Rural District Grant Winner Announced

eSchool News

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their 2024-2025 Grant for Rural Districts where they selected one school to win a free site wide license for unlimited use of their AI-enabled personalized professional learning platform, The Classroom Education Plan© (CEP). The granted award will begin in fall 2024 and extend until the end of the 2025 school year.

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Guía de Yoga para Niños: 10 Posturas de Yoga Sencillas y sus Beneficios Físicos y Mentales

Twinkl International Publishing

Si quieres saber más sobre yoga para niños, cómo animarles a practicarlo, los beneficios del yoga para la salud y las mejores posturas de yoga, esta es tu guía. Presentamos una serie de posturas de yoga sencillas que los niños pueden probar en el colegio o en casa para mejorar su flexibilidad, equilibrio y coordinación. También incluimos una selección de atractivos recursos para la enseñanza de Educación Física.

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25+ AI Resources for Teachers You Can’t Afford to Miss

Shake Up Learning

The post 25+ AI Resources for Teachers You Can’t Afford to Miss appeared first on Shake Up Learning. AI isn’t new, but it’s evolving so rapidly that it feels like there’s something groundbreaking every day. As many educators work to harness the best of these tools, I’ve put together a comprehensive roundup of our AI resources to help you get started.

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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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Explore the Science of Sound with your Child Aged 7 - 11

Twinkl International Publishing

Hit the right note with these activities designed to boost your child’s understanding of the science topic of sound.

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Introducing Crafts in the ESL Classroom

Twinkl International Publishing

Using crafts in English language classrooms for young learners is a wonderful way to make learning fun and effective. Crafts provide a hands-on way for kids to learn new words and practice speaking English while expressing creativity. For instance, simple activities like creating paper animals or festive decorations can help students pick up new vocabulary and follow English instructions while also improving their fine motor skills and having fun!

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Manualidades de Navidad para el aula

Twinkl International Publishing

La navidad es un momento muy especial y la decoración es parte de la magia. Por eso, en Twinkl, preparamos estas increíbles manualidades de navidad para que puedas hacerlas en el cole junto a tus alumnas y alumnos y divertirte mientras decoras tus espacios.

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Why Learning French in Canada is a Game-Changer: Uncovering Opportunities and Resources

Twinkl International Publishing

Learning French in Canada opens career opportunities, enriches cultural experiences, and connects you to diverse communities. Enhance skills with top resources.

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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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11+ Wellbeing Support for Children

Twinkl International Publishing

In this blog, we look at different ways you can support your child’s wellbeing when they are preparing for the 11+ tests and interviews.

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32 Thankfulness Activities Middle Schoolers Will Love

Twinkl International Publishing

Middle school teachers! Explore these simple, impactful activities to inspire thankfulness and build strong classroom relationships.

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Twinkl Parents Wellbeing Newsletter - Mindfulness for the Whole Family

Twinkl International Publishing

Twinkl Parents Wellbeing Newsletter - Mindfulness for the Whole Family

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