Tue.Sep 12, 2023

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How Schools Can Securely Back Up And Recover Private Data Now

EdTech Magazine

Many K–12 organizations and districts lose essential data due to ineffective planning. They suffer when unexpected malware, ransomware, weather events and other mishaps occur that require a cogent data restoration procedure. It is critical that school data from diverse sources be successfully stored, easy to locate and recover, and quickly restored — all while maintaining policies, data security and, ultimately, compliance.

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AI image generators: 10 tools, 10 classroom uses

Ditch That Textbook

Image created with MidjourneyI can't tell you how much of my life I've wasted fishing for images on Google Images. You know what I mean, right? Fishing for images?You get an idea in your mind of the kind of image you'd like to use. Then you start fishing. putting your fishing line in the waters […] The post AI image generators: 10 tools, 10 classroom uses appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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8 Skills to Become an Effective Responsive Leader

Education Elements

Picture this.You are a Principal conducting a classroom observation, witnessing a teacher skillfully utilize data to drive instruction, and form small groups tailored to individual student needs. Suddenly, a crackling voice interrupts through the walkie-talkie, demanding your attention.You are needed in room 203 for a discipline matter, then in the girls' 5th grade bathroom for a busted pipe, and finally, to join an IEP meeting.

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Colleges Are Missing Out on Students Who Start — But Don’t Finish — Their Applications

Edsurge

Twice a week, Rofiat Olasunkanmi, 22, heads back to Brooklyn to her alma mater, Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School. Now a senior at New York University, Olasunkanmi helps high school seniors navigate applying to college, a process she personally recalls being dominated by concern about finances and a general sense of anxiety because no one in her family did it in the United States before her.

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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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Features and Benefits of Amazon Prime Video for Teachers and Parents

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Amazon Prime Video is a streaming service that offers a treasure trove of video content. This streaming service is one of the many benefits included with an Amazon Prime membership, but did you know you can also get it as a standalone service for $8.99/month? That’s a game-changer if you’re not interested in the full suite of Prime benefits.

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Mockumentary Explores College Admissions — and Post-Pandemic Student Life

Edsurge

The college students who give campus tours for the admissions office may sound like confident ambassadors, but they sometimes have their own doubts about whether they’ve made the right college choice or are on the right life path. That dramatic tension drives an independent mockumentary called “ Admitted ,” created by a group of undergraduates at Boston University.

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OPINION: Our students need up-to-date approaches to math education for a quickly changing world

The Hechinger Report

The calculator has replaced the slide rule. Latin is rarely offered in high school. Sentence diagramming has disappeared from most English classes. Academic disciplines continually evolve to reflect the latest culture and technology. Why, then, are recent attempts to tinker with the high school math canon eliciting such a backlash? Students deserve a chance to learn up-to-date topics that reflect how mathematics is being used in many fields and industries.

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Microsoft Quick Guides

EdTechTeacher

Are you a teacher at a Microsoft School? Are you looking to get a better understanding of how to leverage Microsoft tools to help your students? A great place to start is with Microsoft Quick Guides. These concise resources show you how to make effective use of some of the more powerful, but often overlooked features of Microsoft Office such as Speaker Coach, Reading Coach, and Immersive Reader.

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Incident Response Plans vs. Disaster Recovery Plans — Are You Prepared?

techlearning

Having both an incident response plan and a disaster recovery plan is critical for school districts to be prepared for cyber attacks and natural disasters

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Reaching data readiness: 10 steps to take

eSchool News

In today’s data-driven era, schools and districts must embrace data interoperability. Taking steps to unified K-12 data may seem overwhelming at first, but it’s OK–we’ll guide you through the process in this eSchool News webinar. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: Identify and consolidate data sources for unified K-12 data. Implement measures to break down data silos and improve accessibility.

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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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In the age of ChatGPT, what's it like to be accused of cheating?

ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

A new study looks at how college students react to being accused of using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments.

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Digital Equity as a Precursor to Successful Learning Outcomes

Lightspeed Systems

Access to education fundamentally changes life outcomes. And after all, isn’t that the penultimate goal of our overworked educational community? For a long time, technology enabled access to education. Gradually, learning management systems created efficiency and awareness, along with, admittedly, a healthy dose of frustration. Recently though, the COVID-19 pandemic put a turbo-boost on this evolution that would put Barry Allen (aka, “The Flash”) to shame.

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This California high school includes sustainability and green jobs in its curriculum

The Hechinger Report

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Jesika Gonzalez will tell you that she wasn’t the biggest fan of Porterville, California, while she was growing up. This story also appeared in Grist “When I was younger, I was very, like, angsty,” the 18-year-old said as she flicked her purple hair over her shoulder.

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Ascend Math - Untitled Article

Ascend Math

The benefits of the Universal Design for Learning are numerous and significant. Here we outline the benefits and principles of UDL.

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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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ChatGPT Guide for Teachers (Part 1) – SULS0199

Shake Up Learning

The post ChatGPT Guide for Teachers (Part 1) – SULS0199 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, just unveiled a new teacher guide. “We’re releasing a guide for teachers using ChatGPT in their classroom—including suggested prompts, an explanation of how ChatGPT works and its limitations, the efficacy of AI detectors, and bias.” In this two-part series, we will take a closer look at what’s included in this guide, their suggested prompts for

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Navigating the Education Market: How Specialized Programs Set Private Schools Apart

Hubbli

In an arena where educational institutions are fiercely competing, private schools must innovate to set themselves apart. One significant avenue for differentiation is the incorporation of Specialized Programs. This article explores how these programs can significantly elevate the reputation and quality of a private school. The Imperative of Setting Your Private School Apart The educational marketplace is crowded, and private schools must make a unique offering to captivate prospective families.

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5 Steps to Plan & Host an ACP Enrollment Event

Education Superhighway

Looking to raise awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program and enroll community members? Whether it be a back-to-school fair, a health and resources pop-up, a community market, or a standalone event, an ACP enrollment event is an excellent way for community members to learn about the program, ask questions, and get enrollment support. STEP 1: Plan To get started, collaborate with participating partners and staff to determine your goals before planning all the event logistics.

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Case Study: Improved Compliance at Stoner-Thomas School

N2Y

Download n2y’s case study of Polaris at Stoner-Thomas School to discover how they evaluated it and how it positively affected compliance and teacher satisfaction.

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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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Discovery Education, the American Heart Association & the NFL Engage Students in Fitness & Education Leading Up to Super Bowl LVIII

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL) in collaboration with Discovery Education present new ways to engage students in fitness. The new no-cost digital broadcasts from the PLAY 60 Fitness Break initiative feature special guests from the NFL and the American Heart Association Keep Reading Discovery Education, the American Heart Association & the NFL Engage Students in Fitness & Education Leading Up to Super Bowl LVIII The post Discovery Education, the Ame

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AI in Education: Privacy and Security

eSpark

The age of AI has dawned, and it's a lot to take in. eSpark's "AI in Education" series exists to help you get up to speed, one issue at a time. Just when you thought you had this data privacy thing down, along comes a new technology to change the game. The rise of artificial intelligence has both opened up new opportunities and raised new questions about everything from safety and privacy to bias and ethics.

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Effective Communication with Students: Strategies for Clear Instruction

Linways Technologies

Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful teaching. When educators communicate clearly with their students, they create an environment that fosters understanding, engagement, and academic growth. In this blog, we will explore strategies for clear instruction that can help teachers establish strong connections with their students and enhance the learning experience.

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10 Best Active Learning Strategies for Kids in the Classroom

SplashLearn

The lack of skill-based and creative education in conventional modes of instruction presents many challenges to learners and educators alike. To counter this, more educators and institutions are turning to active learning strategies. In a traditional classroom environment, the teacher delivers a lecture while the students passively receive instruction.

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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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Infographic: Full Potential, Fulfilled

N2Y

View n2y’s infographic to see how to maintain compliance and support students in reaching their full potential using n2y’s suite of special education solutions.

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10 Best Homeschooling Websites for Kids in 2023

SplashLearn

When parents are homeschooling, it’s sometimes difficult to sort through the huge pile of resources for children. In this article I’ll show you some great online homeschools you’ll love! I’ll also point you to low cost and free homeschool websites for kids, so you can make your homeschool excellent as well as affordable. Let’s take […] The post 10 Best Homeschooling Websites for Kids in 2023 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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A WOLF AT THE SCHOOL HOUSE DOOR, THE DISMANTLING OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

American Consortium for Equity in Education

It’s happening … Jennifer Berkshire, fellow podcast host and co author of the book A WOLF AT THE SCHOOL HOUSE DOOR is my guest along with CASE Director of Communications & Membership, Dr. Brigid Bright. They are going to put this Keep Reading A WOLF AT THE SCHOOL HOUSE DOOR, THE DISMANTLING OF PUBLIC EDUCATION The post A WOLF AT THE SCHOOL HOUSE DOOR, THE DISMANTLING OF PUBLIC EDUCATION appeared first on Equity in Education.

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3 Ways to Overcome ACP Enrollment Barriers

Education Superhighway

The ACP application process can be challenging. Even after an individual determines they are eligible for the ACP and wants to apply, there are several steps to complete the application and connect to an internet plan. Knowledge of the enrollment process, the documentation requirements, and where to seek additional help prepares organizations to effectively support ACP enrollment efforts within their communities. 1.

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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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Social and Emotional Support for Autistic Students on Campus. Picking the right college for differen

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Dr Ken Gobbo, Professor Emeritus at Landmark College, the Higher Ed Institution in Vermont for diverse students who learn differently,about the importanc of picking the right place for these students in Higher Ed… BTW here is his new book Social and Keep Reading Social and Emotional Support for Autistic Students on Campus. Picking the right college for differen The post Social and Emotional Support for Autistic Students on Campus.

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Kajabi AI Creator Hub: Everything You Need to Know

Sell Courses Online

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and online course platforms are no exception.

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PowerNotes+ Empowers Educators & Students to Use AI Safely, Securely & Effectively

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The new platform provides schools with a process-based methodology for research and writing across the curriculum that makes student work visible and minimizes the risk of cheating. PowerNotes, the platform designed to help students and professionals create high-quality research confidently Keep Reading PowerNotes+ Empowers Educators & Students to Use AI Safely, Securely & Effectively The post PowerNotes+ Empowers Educators & Students to Use AI Safely, Securely & Effectively

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Savvas Announces New Math and Reading Solutions that Engage and Inspire Students While Giving Educators the Resources to Help All Learners Achieve

eSchool News

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At Savvas, we are committed to empowering educators with the highest-quality instructional materials and effective teaching strategies to increase student achievement,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning C

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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.