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Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Classrooms

Ask a Tech Teacher

Technology can transform traditional classrooms into dynamic learning environments by leveraging exciting tools like virtual reality , AI, and educational apps. This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future. If you’re wondering where to start, here are some good basics from the Ask a Tech Teacher international team: Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Cla

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FREE Online Professional Learning for Middle Grade STEM Educators

eSchool News

Through October 2025, the Institute for the Study of Resilience in Youth ( ISRY ) invites grade 6 to 8 STEM educators and researchers in school-based and out-of-school-time settings to FREE online professional learning on the new Dimensions of Success for Middle Grades Learning Engineering and Science (DoS-MiddLES) classroom focused observation system.

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AI Prompt Writing For Middle School English

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Bill Henry, an 8th grade English teacher, shares prompts and advice for teaching English with the help of AI.

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5 Daily Homeschool Routines That Actually Work

Twinkl International Publishing

If youre looking for ways to bring more focus and fun into your homeschool day, here are five routines that actually work.

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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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Assessing AI For Administrative Processes

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Administrative tasks can benefit greatly from AI tools, and when implemented in the proper way, these can result in time and cost savings.

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点亮孩子的创造力|Twinkl 2025年元宵节资源推荐!

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In-school support units ‘commonly managed by teaching assistants’

Twinkl International Publishing

Further evidence that the SEND crisis cant be fixed without teaching assistants.

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24 Tips for improving your attention span & focus

Brainscape

24 Tips for improving your attention span and focus If you found this helpful, check out our full written guide: ' 12 Focus exercises to build your attention span like a muscle '

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EPI reveals SEND ‘inequalities’ and ‘blind spots’

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The Education Policy Institute breaks down the lottery of support in England.

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Cyberbullying and the Technology To Stop, Prevent and Combat It in Schools

EdTech Magazine

Kids are getting bullied in digital spaces at an alarming rate. About 55% of students surveyed in 2023 reported being cyberbullied at some point, according to the Cyberbullying Research Center. If a kid gets stuffed in a locker, thats easy to see because thats happening in the physical environment. What theyre doing on their devices is more difficult to see, says Tracy Clements, K12 student safety subject-matter expert for GoGuardian.

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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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50 Ide Jualan Bulan Puasa Modal Kecil, Untung Besar

Twinkl International Publishing

Ide jualan bulan puasa modal kecil, siapa pun bisa mulai berbisnis tanpa harus mengeluarkan banyak uang. Dari takjil segar, katering sahur, hingga hampers Lebaran, ada banyak peluang bisnis yang bisa dicoba. Bahkan, fashion muslim dan jasa dekorasi acara buka bersama juga bisa menjadi pilihan menarik. Dengan strategi pemasaran yang tepat, ide jualan bulan puasa bisa mendatangkan keuntungan besar.

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Teachers Can Save Time with These 11 Simple Hacks!

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you tired of wasting precious time on tedious tasks and wishing you could focus on what matters mostyour students? In this episode, discover 11 simple yet effective time-saving hacks that will transform your daily routine. From clever organization ideas to multitasking tips, these strategies will help you regain control of your time and energy.

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What Makes a Good Bedtime Routine For Kids? Tips for Parents

Twinkl International Publishing

We can probably all do with a helping hand as parents when it comes to sorting a good bedtime routine for kids. Our blog offers a range of practical, handy tips and a range of fun, practical bedtime activities, such as reward charts or bedtime yoga for kids.

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7 Reasons to Host a Teacher Work Sprint (And How to Do It)

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As teachers, our to-do lists just grow and grow. Sometimes, I want to be with my colleagues and friends. Some of my dearest friends through the years have been at school. It is not surprising that they just “get” me. We enjoy being together even if we're working in the same room.

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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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Avoiding online and text scams that target parents

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Safer Internet Day aims to make more people aware of online scams and how to protect themselves.

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These Schools Are Banding Together to Make Better Use of AI in Education

Edsurge

DENVER In Zach Kennellys senior civics class, students are building custom chatbots with artificial intelligence. One student is working on a chatbot that better curates movie and television show recommendations based on a viewers recent watch history. Another is creating a chatbot that somewhat ironically helps members of Gen Z like herself practice their communication skills, such as by coming up with conversation starters.

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The buzz around teaching facts to boost reading is bigger than the evidence for it

The Hechinger Report

Over the past decade, a majority of states have passed new science of reading laws or implemented policies that emphasize phonics in classrooms. Yet the 2024 results of an important national test, released last month, showed that the reading scores of elementary and middle schoolers continued their long downward slide, hitting new lows. The emphasis on phonics in many schools is still relatively new and may need more time to yield results.

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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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Play for All - What Does Material Play Look like in the Upper Stages of School?

Twinkl International Publishing

How can integrating Material Play into upper-stage school curriculum foster creativity, interdisciplinary learning and social development among children?

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Using Technology to Build a Culture of Authentic Student Engagement

Edsurge

To support improved student outcomes, educators increasingly look to technology. But how do they fuel authentic engagement, using technology as a tool to not only enhance learning but also inspire curiosity and strengthen connections? Recently, EdSurge spoke with Kelly Mitchell, Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator with Onslow County Schools in North Carolina.

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5 ESL Speaking Activities for Valentine's Day

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5 ESL Speaking Activities for Valentine's Day

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This district champions media literacy to combat “brain rot”

eSchool News

Key points: Critical thinking skills help students wade through misinformation Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative 5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap For more news on critical thinking, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Its critical that students know how to use digital content, but as students have more access to information, its also critical that they know how to evaluate that information with a discerning eye.

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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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From Hollis Robbins: It’s Later Than You Think

Educate AI Magazine

February 8, 2025 – Hollis Robbins argues that universities must radically transform in response to AGI systems that match or exceed human capabilities. The author contends that universities can only justify their existence by offering expertise that surpasses AGI capabilities. Faculty must demonstrate specific knowledge beyond AGI or face elimination, leading to an estimated 6070% reduction in positions.

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OELMs Github Updated and Demo Video

Iterating Toward Openness

The OELMs source code has been updated on GitHub to include better documentation to help you get started as well more examples of content and activities.As you may remember from last week’s post about the OELMs architecture , the design goal of Open Educational Language Models is to combine the technical power of generative AI with the participatory power of open education.

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15 Idea Aktiviti Cuti Sekolah : Anak Mesti Suka Bermain Sambil Belajar!

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Anda sedang merancang aktiviti anak-anak musim cuti sekolah? Bimbang dan rasa bersalah kerana tiada masa untuk kerap membawa mereka beriadah di luar rumah? Siapa kata kita tak boleh berseronok di dalam rumah? Jom ikuti 15 idea aktiviti cuti sekolah: Anak seronok ibu bapa menjadi senang hati jika tahu apa aktiviti cuti sekolah yang memberi faedah!

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Elevating family leadership to foster student success

eSchool News

Key points: Leadership isnt confined to titles–it also lives in homes with families and caregivers The dos and donts of parent-educator communication 5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships For more news on district initiatives, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Meticulously scrubbing floors until they gleam, braving the scorching sun while securing heavy shingles atop a roof, or navigating the relentless chaos of a packed food line–these arent

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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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America’s kids are still behind in reading and math. These schools are defying the trend

The Hechinger Report

This story was produced by the Associated Press and reprinted with permission. Math is the subject sixth grader Harmoni Knight finds hardest, but that’s changing. In-class tutors and data chats at her middle school in Compton, California, have made a dramatic difference, the 11-year-old said. She proudly pulled up a performance tracker at a tutoring session last week, displaying a column of perfect 100 percent scores on all her weekly quizzes from January.

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Jeff on Outliers: How we get past the knee-jerk response

The Thinking Stick

This week we bring you a special episode of another show you might like: Outliers. “Outliers in Education” is a project of CEE, The Center for Educational Effectiveness. Find out more at effectiveness.org. Produced by Jamie Howell at Howell at the Moon Productions. Jeff Utecht goes deep into how AI tools like ChatGPT-4 have the potential to revolutionize the classroom.

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أسباب زيادة الوزن في رمضان

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‘Golden ticket to job security’: Trade union partnerships hold promise for high school students

The Hechinger Report

DANVERS, Mass. Its a rainy fall day in New England, but that doesnt stop a group of students at Essex Tech North Shore Agricultural & Technical High School from donning work boots and hard hats and getting to work building a vegetable wash station on campus. This afternoon, they are installing wire mesh and prepping for a concrete pour under the watchful eye of Laborers Local 22 member Chris Moore, their teacher.

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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.