EdTech4Beginners
DECEMBER 7, 2024
As educators around the world are realizing, there are many benefits to using AI to plan and deliver online lessons. This transformative technology has the potential to drastically streamline teachers workloads, while also making learning experiences more engaging, personalized and accessible for students. Business leaders in all different industries are already integrating the technology into their working practices.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 8, 2024
A few weeks back, my friend Monica Burns reached out and asked to share some insight on my favorite artificial intelligence (AI) tool for a blog post she was writing. Since she was gathering perspectives from numerous educators, I wanted to avoid the well-known tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini. Thus, my decision was easy as I was able to zero in on one that I use routinely, which not only helps me when coaching, but also can be invaluable to practicing school leaders.
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EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Ruben Puentedura developed the SAMR model in 2010 to help schools integrate technology into teaching and learning. SAMR stands for the four tiers in this education model: substitution, augmentation, modification and redefinition. In schools that have implemented the SAMR model in their classrooms, teachers use technology as a way to enhance learning rather as a replacement for instruction.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Schools face significant cyber challenges. In K12, IT teams may be under-resourced, with limited budgets and personnel. Meanwhile, the shift to digital learning has expanded the attack surface, and most end users are kids, who may not be well versed in cybersecurity best practices. In this environment, endpoint detection and response is a crucial defense, providing real-time monitoring of devices and networks.
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.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Despite challenges such as increasing workloads, burnout and staff shortages, schools have new opportunities to innovate. According to a Gallup poll, 44% of K12 workers reported being always or very often burned out at work. Earlier this year, the U.N. issued a global alert regarding a teacher shortage, and 44 million more primary and secondary teachers will be needed worldwide by 2030, according to UNESCO.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 9, 2024
A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. These spaces empower students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills while working on real-world projects. Key features are: Tools and Equipment : Basic Tools : Screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, and measuring devices.
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The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 4, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, we’re exploring one of the most exciting and relevant topics in education— teaching kids to code. Featuring insights from leading computer science educators, this episode provides actionable strategies, tools, and ideas to make coding education engaging for all ages.
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Youre exploring options for a new monitor, and one specification stands outrefresh rate, often 60Hz or 75Hz. Does a higher monitor refresh rate always mean better performance, or is there a sweet spot for your needs? Whether youre working, gaming, or multitasking, understanding monitor refresh rate is key. The good news? Choosing the right monitor refresh rate doesnt have to be overwhelming.
Ditch That Textbook
DECEMBER 5, 2024
It's that special time at the end of the year that your students anticipate excitedly.Winter break? Christmas? New Year's Eve?Please. It's the release of Spotify Wrapped! In case you haven't heard: Spotify Wrapped is a summary of everything you've listened to throughout the calendar year. Early in December every year, Spotify uses Wrapped to […] The post Spotify Wrapped-style learning: Free template + class activities appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2024
As companies race to embed artificial intelligence in their products, Samsung stands out by taking a more thoughtful, learner-focused approach. I say this after recently getting a chance to observe a virtual demonstration of the Samsung Interactive Display WA65D, which includes its AI Class Assistant upgrade. Instead of simply adding flashy AI features, Samsung created a system that helps educators with practical tasks such as generating class summaries, quizzes and providing interactive content
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Here’s the outline for a seminar I teach in schools before the holiday break, to excite teachers about what they can accomplish “the second half” of the school year: Every year, I make New Year resolutions and ignore them. I don’t promise to fulfill them. I don’t even check my progress and revise as needed. I make-and-forget, check it off the New Year’s To Do list and move on.
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The post How I’m Using Data Gloves to Improve Communication Between Deaf and Hearing People appeared first on Digital Promise.
The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 24, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The rapid evolution of AI is reshaping education, especially when it comes to teaching writing. In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk , I explore how educators can balance innovation and tradition to empower students as writers in the classroom. From AI tools like Perplexity Pro to modern note-taking strategies, this episode lays the groundwork for helping students navigate writing in the digital age.
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Extra monitors are a game-changer for traders, enabling simultaneous tracking of key indicators like MACD, RSI, and OBV while keeping an eye on live trends and portfolio performance. Whether you’re focused on stocks, commodities, foreign exchange, cryptocurrency, or a mix of everything, the added screen space provides deeper insights and faster decision-making to keep you ahead in the market.
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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.
EdNews Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2024
California Community Colleges are all in. From their annual Futures Summit on September 10 to their work with AI in fighting admissions fraud, the 116 colleges of the California Community College system plan to be front and center in the use of AI Technologies. One factor that has really moved the colleges along is the very high incidence of admissions fraud, which according to the state chancellors office, is dealing with some very troubling numbers.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
A 2024 National Science Board report recently shared troubling news that K12 teachers have known for a while: The U.S. is facing a STEM talent crisis. The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2024 report goes on to say, We are not producing STEM workers in either sufficient numbers or diversity to meet the workforce needs of the 21st century knowledge economy.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Need a few websites to fill in free minutes? Here are holiday websites that will keep students busy while teaching them ( click for updates to list ): 12 Days of Christmas 55 Christmas Project Ideas for Elementary Schoolage Students Christmas Celebrations Across the World (video) Christmas puzzles and games Christmashistoryfun video Christmas Traditions Around the World (video) Gift Hunt –updated version of 12 Days of Christmas–just as much fun Holiday Crossword Holiday Elf Games Hol
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The post How Frugal Innovation Inspires Students Resourcefulness and Creativity appeared first on Digital Promise.
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.
The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 24, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Discover how educator Ezera Washington achieved a remarkable 91% proficiency rate in ELA assessments within a single academic year, raising her students test scores by 40%. This transformative approach integrates relationship-building, tailored small-group instruction, and high expectations, proving that personalized, data-driven strategies can revolutionize student outcomes.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Show your work has taken on a new meaning and importance in the age of ChatGPT. As teachers and professors look for ways to guard against the use of AI to cheat on homework, many have started asking students to share the history of their online documents to check for signs that a bot did the writing. In some cases that means asking students to grant access to the version history of a document in a system like Google Docs, and in others it involves turning to new web browser extensions that hav
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 29, 2024
I must say that 2024 has been crazy in a good way. It was the first full year that my consultancy, Aspire Change EDU, served education systems worldwide. While this kept me super busy, it also impacted my blogging schedule. Well, that and the fact that it is so difficult to come up with unique topics to write about. I must not be the only one in this boat, as there are fewer and fewer education bloggers these days.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
K12 educators hold the future in their hands. However, those who nurture science, technology, engineering and math learning which the National Science Board identifies as critical for U.S. national security, innovation, and prosperity play an especially challenging role. The NSBs 2023 Explorations in STEM PreK12 Education Final Report concluded that dramatically and quickly improving the STEM education trajectories at [the PreK12] level will have the largest long-term impact on the health and
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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
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The post Ypsilanti Community High School Recognized as HP AI Spotlight School, with New State-of-the-Art Learning Studio appeared first on Digital Promise.
Teacher Reboot Camp
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Every child deserves a champion an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be. Rita Pierson Around this time of year, I like to help students get into the giving spirit. One way is to introduce websites and apps that help others I will be sharing these digital platforms along with teaching ideas regularly this month with the hashtag #DigiGift on social media ( Facebook (ShellyTerrell), BlueSky (S
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 2, 2024
How to Achieve a Dramatic & Atmospheric Style in Photos I wanted to share a few photography tips, but this time related to editing, using Adobe Lightroom. This is the keystone to achieving my dramatic and atmospheric style in my photos. Tip 1 – Tone Curve Fade This is a standard tone curve in a typical S shape, you may be familiar with the S-curve, and I use a variant of this for most of my edits.
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.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 6, 2024
For years educators have been trying to glean lessons about learners and the learning process from the data traces that students leave with every click in a digital textbook , learning management system or other online learning tool. Its an approach known as learning analytics. These days, proponents of learning analytics are exploring how the advent of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools bring new possibilities and raise new ethical questions for the practice.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2024
CoSN is partnering with school districts in Illinois via the states Learning Technology Center to strengthen K12 data privacy practices. Through the partnership, leaders at CoSN and the Learning Technology Center hope to expand schools adoption of the Trusted Learning Environment framework. Currently, only one district in the state has earned the TLE Seal, which CoSN awards to schools that document their data privacy strengths in all five areas of the framework.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Holiday gifts for teachers are a challenge. If your child has many teachers, it’s difficult to find a personalized gift for each that is both affordable and valued. For me, as a teacher, I am always happy with a gift certificate that works anywhere but there are time-proven gifts that don’t sound sounds like “money” Most popular gifts When I chat with teacher friends, here are the most popular gifts they’ve gotten over the years.
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The post 6 Strategies for Schools to Maximize Learning by Minimizing Device Repairs appeared first on Digital Promise.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
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