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Flipping the Status Quo: Outcomes Based Contracting May Ensure Edtech Reaches Its Full Potential

Digital Promise

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Halloween Projects, Websites, Apps, Books, and a Costume

Ask a Tech Teacher

Three holidays are fast-approaching–Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you’re a teacher, that means lots of tie-ins to make school festive and relevant to students. Here are ideas for Halloween projects, lesson plans, websites, and apps ( check here for updated links ): Websites and Apps 30-day Halloween fitness challeng e Build a Jack-o-lantern (in Google Slides) Carve-a-Pumpkin from Parents magazine – Resolute Digital, LLC (app) Enchanted Learning Halloween games, puz

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What Federal Data Tells Us About Challenges Finding Teachers

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New federal survey data on the education workforce shows that a majority of schools had a tough time filling at least one fully certified teaching position this fall. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Public schools reported having six teacher vacancies on average in August, based on responses to the School Pulse Panel by the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools

eSchool News

Key points: Hands-on learning can build teacher-students’ STEAM confidence A surefire way to make science relevant to kids Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who were all women, shared a stereotypical belief that they were not math or science people, and therefore not equipped to teach 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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Frax: How to Use It to Teach Fractions

techlearning

Frax teaches fractions with fun, for genuinely impressive student results.

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Los Angeles Unified School District Chooses ClassVR from Avantis Education to Bring Immersive Virtual Reality Learning to Students

eSchool News

Chicago — Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) has chosen ClassVR from Avantis Education, a global leader in educational virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology, to introduce groundbreaking immersive learning experiences to students. With more than 16,000 ClassVR headsets deployed, this collaboration supports Los Angeles Unified’s Instructional Technology Initiative and is designed to provide the district’s students with access to cutting-edge VR and AR tools to enh

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Creating esports programs with managed network services

eSchool News

Key points: A modern digital infrastructure is the critical foundation for successful esports programs The 4Cs: How esports promotes student development How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!) For more news on esports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Esports programs are continuing to grow in popularity, as evidenced by the widespread adoption by schools across the country.

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VC3 Platform Shines in EdTech Digest’s “Cool Tools”

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In the news EdTech Digest recently spotlighted Edthena’s latest video coaching innovation in their “Cool Tools” feature , showcasing the newly launched VC3 video coaching platform. This next-generation tool represents a significant advancement in professional development technology for educators, building upon Edthena’s established success in video-based instructional coaching.

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How to Empower Students to Navigate Politics and Media Bias in 2024 Election

eSchool News

It’s tough enough for the average American to navigate through the torrents of mis- and disinformation flooding social media platforms. How about having to guide a classroom full of eighth graders? David Raymond and Eric Gimbi somehow seem to enjoy it. Both are middle school teachers in the swing state of Pennsylvania and well as part of the Bobblehead George geek squad.

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What Is World Jellyfish Day?

Twinkl International Publishing

You and your child can find out about the fascinating world of jellyfish for World Jellyfish Day with the fun facts and super activities in our blog.

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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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58% spending increase fails to improve consistent outcomes for children with SEN

Twinkl International Publishing

The NAO’s Support for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs report reveals poor outcomes for children and poor value for money, despite increased spending.

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50 Low-Prep Halloween Middle School Activities

Twinkl International Publishing

Need low-prep Halloween activities? Try these 50 activities and craft projects that will keep your middle school students engaged and learning!

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Assessment: what are the limitations of data?

Twinkl International Publishing

Paul Duffy ponders upon the use of data in schools in England. How effectively do we use it, and do we even understand it?

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10 Examples of Life Skills and How To Teach Them

Twinkl International Publishing

From practical skills like cooking and budgeting, to soft skills like communication and resilience, explore our examples of life skills and how to teach them.

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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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10 Extinct Australian Animals

Twinkl International Publishing

Explore these extinct Australian animals, from ancient megafauna to recent marsupial losses, before seeing what you can do for the endangered animals of today.

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How useful are INSET days? Perspectives from leaders and teachers

Twinkl International Publishing

Teacher Tapp highlights differing opinions between teachers and senior leaders on the value of INSET days.

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Managing the Pressures and Anxieties of Halloween

Twinkl International Publishing

Halloween can be a time fuelled by excitement, creativity and fun. It can also be a stressful time. Costumes, treats, safety and the fear of a Halloween trick can pile on unexpected pressures and worries about the evening.

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Hygiene at Home

Twinkl International Publishing

Hygiene is essential for all your family members. Health habits can be passed on from one generation to the next. Teaching good hygiene from an early age can support your child in becoming responsible for their own hygiene practices.

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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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Why Senior Leaders Need Elevate Supply

Twinkl International Publishing

For senior leaders in schools, managing staffing challenges is an ongoing task. Whether it’s a last-minute need for a supply teacher or filling long-term vacancies, Elevate Supply is designed to take the hassle out of recruitment. With a blend of technology, recruitment expertise, and education insight, Elevate Supply is here to provide your school with quality supply staff without any hidden fees.