Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Here are eleven fun Valentine sites to fill those few minutes betwixt and between lessons, projects, bathroom breaks, lunch, and everything else ( click here for updates on this list): Drag-and-drop games Google Drawings Magnetic Poetry from Ctrl Alt Achieve Games and puzzles ‘I love you’ in languages Afrikaans to Zulu Match Puppy jigsaw Rebus game Sudoku Tic-tac-toe Typing Write in a heart Click to view slideshow.
Education Elements
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
During speeches in January, several state leaders kicked off the year with strong commitments of money and resources to improve literacy in their schools through the immediate implementation of evidence-based reading instruction, often referred to as the “science of reading.” The governors of New York and Massachusetts offered guidelines, not mandates, for school districts to focus on adopting reading instruction practices and materials that are evidence-based.
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Securly
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
When monitoring students’ online activities for signs of safety and wellness risks, false positive alerts are unavoidable. Even if students are completing legitimate research and writing for school assignments, they may need to use terms that will be flagged by a student wellness monitoring system, which will generate alerts. The problem is that the more … Continue reading How Enhanced Homework Detection Makes Securly Aware Student Wellness Monitoring Even More Reliable and Accurate The po
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
When Chat GPT-4 came out, Cory Kohn was itching to bring it into the classroom. A biology laboratory coordinator in an integrated science department at Claremont McKenna, Pitzer and Scripps Colleges, Kohn perceived the tool as useful. It promised to increase efficiency, he argued. But more than that, it would be important to teach his science students how to interact with the tool for their own careers, he first told EdSurge last April.
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.
Securly
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
When monitoring students’ online activities for signs of safety and wellness risks, false positive alerts are unavoidable. Even if students are completing legitimate research and writing for school assignments, they may need to use terms that will be flagged by a student wellness monitoring system, which will generate alerts. The problem is that the more false positive alerts monitoring software produces, the more additional and unnecessary work that is created for those responsible for reviewin
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The latest wave of AI tools like ChatGPT seem certain to disrupt the workplace in the years ahead — and the most-disrupted professions may be ones that require college degrees. That presents an unprecedented challenge for colleges already struggling to prove their value. A study published last year used a sophisticated analysis to try to determine which types of jobs are most at risk of major disruptions and shrinkages due to large-language AI models.
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The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
If you live in Arizona, school choice may be coming to your neighborhood soon. As someone who has had more school choice than I know what to do with, I can tell you what may feel like a shocking surprise: Private schools have the power to choose, not parents. I live inPhoenix, where the nearby town of Paradise Valley is getting ready to offer the privatization movement’s brand of choice to families.
The Jose Vilson
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the latest celebration of TED-Ed Educator Talks at the TED Headquarters in NYC. For those who are unfamiliar, TED-Ed has created a cohort experience for educators to develop their own TED talks over the last couple of years, and it’s led to a lot of great speeches for educators across the field. A plethora of organizations – including EduColor – have gotten a chance to nominate and advocate for educators from their networks to contribu
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
One of the biggest announcements out of FETC24 this year involved Lightspeed , the leading provider of instructional audio solutions that create equal access to learning, and their launch of Cascadia—a networked instructional audio platform that not only projects the teacher’s voice within the classroom but also empowers teachers to call for help and communicate outside of the classroom directly from their lanyard microphone.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
As educators we can agree that providing equal and equitable access to learning is a priority. But making this happen can be challenging when we consider the variety of students we teach. Students come into our classrooms with different backgrounds, Keep Reading Improving Access to Learning Through UDL The post Improving Access to Learning Through UDL appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
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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.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Key points: Simple design changes can transform student experiences 4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces Sensory spaces may help support all students For more news on equity and access, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page For generations, school facilities have been designed for the average student, leaving neurodiverse individuals to struggle in environments that don’t meet their needs.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Dr. Luke Berryman is a Chicago based writer and educator who founded “The Ninth Candle” a Holocaust Education program for grades 6-12. Full well realizing this is a difficult subject to teach and explain… considering today’s headlines , it is Keep Reading HOLOCAUST AND ANTISEMITISM EDUCATION: HOW TO HANDLE IT IN TODAY’S CLASSROOMS The post HOLOCAUST AND ANTISEMITISM EDUCATION: HOW TO HANDLE IT IN TODAY’S CLASSROOMS appeared first on American Consortium for Eq
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Key points: Organizations must cultivate talent who can lead, communicate, and collaborate 5 top education innovation trends in 2023 For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine For more news on edtech leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page The latest national survey conducted by the Edtech Leadership Collective has identified a stark misalignment in expectations when it comes to emerging leaders’ readiness to reach the executive suite.
Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Hello friends! This blog entry is fairly short, but since I had several upcoming appearances, I thought I would put them all in one announcement. Last weekend, I had the good fortune to virtually meet Melody McAllister and be her guest on the Growth Over Grades podcast, produced by SpacesEDU. The focus of our talk was on game-based learning -- in particular, tabletop role-playing games in education, and KyEdRPG !
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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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Returning guest, former Macalester College president and current Faculty at Harvard School of Ed, Dr Brian Rosenberg on how he works with ALU…what it is and it’s mission. African Leadership University is a network of tertiary institutions operating in Mauritius Keep Reading LEARN ABOUT THE AFRICAN LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY The post LEARN ABOUT THE AFRICAN LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
These top Valentine's Day lessons and activities will provide a fun classroom learning experience for students of any age.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
ParentGuidance.org provides parent coaching, on-demand lessons, and mental health webinars at no cost to families in the LCPS community The Cook Center for Human Connection, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention, has partnered with Loudoun County Public Keep Reading Loudoun County Public Schools Offers New Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources for Parents and Students The post Loudoun County Public Schools Offers New Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevent
SplashLearn
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Teaching is more than a job; it’s a calling that involves nurturing young minds and shaping the future. However, even the most passionate educators can find themselves feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. This is where finding effective ways to overcome teacher burnout becomes crucial. According to a study by the National Education Association (NEA), a staggering […] The post How to Prevent Teacher’s Burnout – 11 Top Ways first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
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.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Morpheme Magic: Lessons to Build Morphological Awareness Grades 4-12 and Morphemes for Little Ones: Bringing the Magic of Language into K-3 Classrooms join the One95 Literacy Ecosystem 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, today Keep Reading 95 Percent Group Announces Acquisition of Morpheme Magic The post 95 Percent Group Announces Acquisition of Morpheme Magic appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.
SplashLearn
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Have you ever observed the look of confusion on a student’s face when they encounter a math word problem? It’s a common sight in classrooms worldwide, underscoring the need for effective strategies for solving math word problems. The main hurdle in solving math word problems is not just the math itself but understanding how to […] The post 10 Best strategies for solving math word problems in 2024 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Looking ahead to see what edtech trends may emerge in 2024
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The recognition from Tech & Learning reaffirms TouchMath’s dedication to excellence and passion for crafting high-quality educational resources that foster success in primary education TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students Keep Reading TouchMath PRO & TouchMath NOW Receive Tech & Learning’s Best of 2023 Awards The post TouchMath PRO & TouchMath NOW Receive Tech & Learning̵
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.
Lightspeed Systems
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The post Protecting Student Data in a Cloud Environment appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
“Mom, are there any more Earths?” Angelique Hammack, a teacher in California, creates lesson plans about climate change for the website SubjectToClimate. She often starts from a question posed by one of her four children. Her 7-year-old, who has autism, has been really interested in space lately. “He was asking me questions about the solar system and about black holes, and I started pulling out all these books I had on outer space,” she said.
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