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3 online resources to encourage student career planning

eSchool News

Key points: Career planning can seem daunting to students 5 steps to boost CTE programs and fill workforce pipelines i Concerns mount as high school graduates express career uncertainty For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub For the last three years, I have worked as a digital integration specialist for Anderson School District 5 in South Carolina.

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Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Catlin Tucker

This post is a Noelle Gutierrez & Catlin Tucker collaboration. In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. This shift has led to the growing adoption of co-teaching models, where general and special education teachers collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their students.

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Be Featured on Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher

I get thousands of visitors a day–over six million since I started. The most common reason why you-all drop by is for resources. I have lots of them–lesson plans, tips and tricks–but one area I have not enough depth is the experiences of fellow teachers: your personal teaching experiences your informed take on tech ed topics Education pedagogy If you’re interested in guest posting on this blog or start your own column, leave a comment below and I’ll be in touch.

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Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs

eSchool News

This story originally appeared on NVIDIA’s blog and is reposted here with permission. High school student Selin Alara Ornek is looking ahead–using machine learning and the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics to create robot guide dogs for the visually impaired. The project, called IC4U , is one of seven robots Ornek has created to date, including a school aid robot, named BB4All , that can help prevent bullying with real-time notification and health-monitoring capabilitie

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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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Educator Edtech Review: nXu

techlearning

nXu is a CASEL-aligned SEL and college and career readiness solution that helps students cultivate a sense of belonging

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RAG and Fine-tuning ARE Instructional Design

Iterating Toward Openness

All of the analysis, design, and development that happen in conjunction with retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and fine-tuning of large language models is instructional design. The instructional design process often begins with an analysis of the learner(s). What do they already know? What skills do they already have? What prior knowledge can we assume will be there, so we can design our instruction in a way that successfully builds on their understanding?

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Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources 

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to follow their curiosity and explore the natural world. These resources are made available to all students, teachers, and caregivers in the United States at no cost through the Environmental Education Initiative. Powered by worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education , the Environmental Education Initiative is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to empower

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Science of Reading Curriculum Evaluation Rubric

N2Y

Use our rubric to evaluate special education curriculum options for Science of Reading instructional alignment. The post Science of Reading Curriculum Evaluation Rubric appeared first on n2y.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Wonder Workshop's Make Wonder Platform Offers Educators A Best-In-Class Solution For Teaching Coding and Robotics to K-8 Students

techlearning

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Wonder Workshop's Make Wonder Platform Offers Educators A Best-In-Class Solution For Teaching Coding and Robotics to K-8 Students

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La región Andina de Colombia

Twinkl International Publishing

Descubre en este artículo la riqueza cultural y las características principales de la región Andina de Colombia, un lugar vibrante y diverso que se extiende por las majestuosas cordilleras de los Andes, hogar de ciudades como Bogotá y Medellín.

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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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This Week in AI with Reed Hepler and Steve Hargadon (August 23, 2024)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've released our latest "This Week in AI" recording, Hope you enjoy! AI summary provided by summarize.tech: [link] 00:00:00 - 00:25:00 In the August 23, 2024, episode of "This Week in AI," Steve Hargadon and Reed Hepler discussed various aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). They began by reflecting on the recent Library 2.0 Mini conference, which attracted 3,600 attendees and featured discussions on the ethical implications of AI in education.

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Brain Breaks for Every Type of Tutor and Student

Twinkl International Publishing

As tutors, we know that learning is essential, but so is taking time to rest and recharge. Brain breaks are a great way to help students reset and return to their studies with renewed focus.

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Crunch the Numbers—New Data on Edtech Benefits, AI, and Top Educators

eSchool News

NetSupport – a classroom management solution used throughout the globe – has published the results of a survey asking educators who either manage or use technology about the use and benefits of education technology in their schools. Educators were asked about the challenges they encounter and whether more funding or training or another support would improve the effectiveness of education technology.

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Summer of Movement

Twinkl International Publishing

With summer on the horizon, it is a great opportunity to get outdoors and increase our activity levels. Dry sunny days make it much easier to set up fitness activities outside and increase our own mobility. The summer sports calendar can also be an inspiration for your young athlete. Whether you are an avid sports fan or looking for an entertaining and exciting sport to watch live or on television, the summer offers a full calendar of events to inspire and enthuse.

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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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What Is the Skip into Spelling Approach?

Twinkl International Publishing

Skip Into Spelling is a comprehensive spelling programme that provides a fun, practical, investigation-based approach to teaching spelling, with a focus on etymology and long-term retention. Perfect for delivering high-quality spelling teaching with ease.

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10 DIY Ideas for Kids

Twinkl International Publishing

Discover our ten DIY ideas for kids to inspire your child and stimulate their creativity. We also take a look at the many benefits of DIY for their development.

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Why do we love dogs so much?

Twinkl International Publishing

A cat lover attempts to answer, “Why do we love dogs so much?” With plenty of facts and info, it’s clear this blog has the answer. Read on to find out more.

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Have Fun Learning to Read with the Twinkl Rhino Readers App

Twinkl International Publishing

Looking for a way to get your children engaged with learning to read? Here we take a look at the Twinkl Rhino Readers app, a great way to make reading fun.

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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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Live Chats: Primary Photography and Going Screen-Free

Twinkl International Publishing

This blog covers Mia’s Live Chats this week, from how to get your child learning about photography to the importance of stepping away from the screen.

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14 FREE Social Emotional Learning Activities for Your Classroom

Twinkl International Publishing

14 FREE Social Emotional Learning Activities