EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2024

As Sumner County Schools administrators prepared to expand their one-to-one program to the middle and high school students, technology leaders knew their existing network would not make the cut. Working against tight deadlines, Chris Brown, assistant director of schools for information services, turned to CDW to quickly install Wi-Fi 6 access points that could support an extra 20,000-plus devices to enable 21st century learning.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 3, 2024

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, and Arizona State University found that human feedback was generally a bit better than AI feedback, but AI was surprisingly good. Credit: Getty Images This week I challenged my editor to face off against a machine. Barbara Kantrowitz gamely accepted, under one condition: “You have to file early.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2024

For the past few years, K–12 schools have been in the crosshairs of cyberattackers and ransomware gangs. According to Emsisoft’s 2023 ransomware report, the number of school districts affected by ransomware attacks more than doubled, from 45 in 2022 to 108 in 2023. The report notes that “the impacted districts had a total of 1,899 schools between them, and at least 77 of the 108 had data stolen.

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MiddleWeb

JUNE 3, 2024

A week into summer break, teacher Michelle Russell looks back at how she adjusted the last weeks of class to lower her stress and make sure she would face less stress in the fall. Included: imposing order on packing away supplies and making time to check in with kids. The post Tips for Finishing the School Year Mindfully first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2024

This is a tough summer of budget cuts, forcing many districts to reduce staff and cut back on purchases. For school and district technology leaders, the end of the school year also means the end of billions of dollars of federal COVID-19 relief funding that was available to K-12 schools through various packages–money that was used to implement 1:1 technology programs that were essential for remote learning.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 3, 2024

In a controversial move, Tennessee recently passed a bill allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons into classrooms. While intended to enhance school safety, this policy introduces serious risks. The current education system continues to struggle with a troubling disconnect: 84 percent of Tennessee’s teachers and 62 percent of its students are white.

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techlearning

JUNE 3, 2024

AllHere Ed is an AI-powered app that's winning awards for a reason, and this is what you need to know.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 3, 2024

Today, we have the pleasure of having three esteemed experts from KITABOO , a leading digital publishing platform, joining us to answer some burning questions about the transformative impact of eBook reader apps on the reading experience. With their deep industry knowledge and expertise, Vishal, Jagadish, and Pavan will shed light on how these innovative apps are revolutionizing the way we consume written content across various sectors.

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techlearning

JUNE 3, 2024

Designing an AI Roadmap Framework for Your District

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JUNE 3, 2024

Worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education today announced that the award-winning, adaptive, supplemental math solution DreamBox Math has been certified as meeting the rigorous, evidence-based standards set forth by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Discovery Education’s DreamBox Math has achieved Keep Reading DreamBox Math by Discovery Education Earns ESSA Tier I, II, III, and IV Certifications The post DreamBox Math by Discovery Education Earns ESSA Tier I, II, III, and IV Certifications

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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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JUNE 3, 2024

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JUNE 3, 2024

As school comes to an end for the summer, teachers can help students and their families turn literacy learning into summertime fun. Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is sharing more than 50 activities that teachers can suggest families do Keep Reading Lexia Offers Library of At-Home Summer Activity Ideas for Teachers to Share with Students’ Families The post Lexia Offers Library of At-Home Summer Activity Ideas for Teachers to Share with Students’ Families appeared first on American Consort

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 3, 2024

With 53% of people having listened to an audiobook in the US in early 2023, audiobooks are completely transforming the way we consume eBooks or other textual content today. The key highlight of audiobooks is that they allow listeners to hear every single word within a book and have the option of pausing the audio as and when required. Today, you can convert massive eBooks with many pages into audiobooks in a few simple steps with the best audiobook conversion services, such as KITABOO.

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JUNE 3, 2024

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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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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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 3, 2024

Q: Could you please explain what exactly interactive children’s eBooks are and how they differ from traditional print books? Vishal: Absolutely! Interactive children’s eBooks are a subset of digital books that require high participation and interaction from the reader. Unlike traditional print books, these eBooks incorporate various multimedia elements such as audio, videos, games, animations, and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 3, 2024

Creating animations for the web can be achieved using various tools, ranging from beginner to advanced, depending on your needs and expertise. Here are some webtools and tips to get you started: Webtools Beginner Canva– a graphic design tool with a user-friendly interface for creating animations and graphics. Includes drag-and-drop, animation templates, export options for GIFs and videos.

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Waterford

JUNE 3, 2024

The Waterford.org vision is for every child to reach their full potential through accessible and effective early learning experiences that put them on a meaningful path in school and life. We know that children do better in school when their families are involved and that families come in all shapes and sizes. As we step into Pride Month, it’s a great time to think about how you as an educator can create a welcoming school environment that supports all families, including your LGBTQ+ parents/car

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As a high school wrestler many years ago, Jon Wilcox was expected to help coach much younger students who were learning to wrestle. It was a role he embraced and one that helped cement his decision to go into teaching. “Week after week, I’d have the same group that I worked with, so I think that consistency in getting to know them and then going to tournaments, and coaching them from the corne

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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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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 3, 2024

In the three years that I’ve been a student journalist, every text, conversation or interview I’ve had with a fellow teen reporter has dealt with a common thread: censorship. A principal stifled a story about a cafeteria that had never met fire regulations. A school newspaper was barred from writing about recent book bans. Student journalists were told they could not interview teachers at their school without explicit permission from the district communications director.

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