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JULY 24, 2024

Education has changed. Teachers no longer lecture from a dais with student learning contained within the schoolhouse walls. Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. Because of this, educators have come to expect students to participate actively in the learning process and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to life.

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JULY 21, 2024

One of the most significant challenges educators face is time. While the focus is typically on getting more of it, the emphasis should be maximizing what is already available. When it comes to student learning and success, how time is used when students are in class is pivotal. While sound instruction will always be needed in some form, meeting the needs of learners relies on other pedagogical pathways that veer away from all students consistently doing the same thing, at the same time, the same

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 21, 2024

Summer break is a time for relaxation and fun, but for students, it can also be a period of significant learning loss. As a middle school science teacher, I have seen firsthand how the “summer slide” can impact students’ academic progress. While we want students to enjoy their summer break, it is important to find engaging and creative ways to keep them connected to learning.

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Ditch That Textbook

JULY 16, 2024

This post is sponsored by Swivl.Imagine that a student finishes up a science lab. Or a book. Or even learning about a new subject. What if they don’t think about what they’ve learned – and how it fits in the big picture and what to do with it? A lot of the power and promise of […] The post Build meaningful reflection into class in minutes with Mirror Talk appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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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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JULY 13, 2024

A group of gifted students, who I have in my classroom for several years, have been building sustainable cities for a number of years as part of their SDGs education, see: Building a Sustainable City [link] Creating a Sustainable City (#SDG 11): A Collaboration Between NM Gifted Elementary Students and PA 10th Graders [link] Future City Competition I knew about the Future City Competition for a while, and was waiting until my students reached 6th grade, the minimum age/grade allowed, to enter.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

Westminster Christian School CIO Omar Valerio is so focused on cybersecurity that he’s essentially turned his office into his very own security operations center. Two video displays mounted on his walls and four desktop monitors provide real-time views of network traffic and security monitoring tools that alert him to potential threats. For Valerio, security is paramount because K–12 schools face a continuous onslaught of cyberattacks.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2024

We are all familiar with the saying that there is no "I" in team. Collaboration is the lifeblood of successful change initiatives. It harnesses the power of diverse perspectives, fostering a rich environment for idea generation and problem-solving. When individuals from different backgrounds and expertise come together, they can identify blind spots, challenge assumptions, and develop more comprehensive and effective solutions.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 1, 2024

Ever heard of the UFO Test? If you’re imagining secret government missions or alien sightings, think again. This handy tool checks out how fast your monitor reacts, which is key to snagging that silky-smooth, lag-free gaming experience. Curious why it matters and how it can transform your monitor setup? Read on as we uncover the details and find out how the UFO Test can be your ace in the hole for gaming greatness.

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Digital Promise

JULY 31, 2024

The post Announcing New White Paper: Access to Powerful Technology as a Catalyst for Career Pathway Engagement appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Ditch That Textbook

JULY 30, 2024

Adam Sparks is a Nebraska-based educator that taught English and Social Studies for 7 years before recently finishing his master's in Learning Design and Technology at Stanford. Adam now works full-time on Short Answer, a gamified K12 writing product and professional development service that began as his master's capstone project. When we lead our writing […] The post AI detection software doesn’t work.

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JULY 5, 2024

In January, the U.S. Department of Education released the nation’s signature educational technology policy document — “2024 National Educational Technology Plan: A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design and Use Divides.” Much has changed since the NETP’s 2016 update, but many issues persist; namely, gaps in how students and teachers access and leverage technology for teaching and learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2024

Here are popular online resources to prepare for ACT and SAT tests ( click for updated list ): Albert Online — lots of SAT practice exams, including subject areas. College Board Kaplan Test Prep Khan Academy reading-writing-practice Mindsnacks SAT Vocabulary –a big part of succeeding on the SAT essay is knowing the right word Number2.com –for SAT, ACT, GRE Perfect Score Project- -to prepare for SATs Prep Factory –for SATs, ACTs, other Quizlet –hundreds of SAT vocabulary prep flashcards UWorld S

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 14, 2024

Taking a leap of faith can be daunting, but it is often needed to grow. Stagnation is the enemy of progress. In education, sticking solely to what's comfortable hinders growth. Calculated risk-taking becomes crucial for improving practice. Sticking to the familiar routine feels safe, even if it means being perpetually stuck in neutral. Self-doubt creeps in, making us question our capabilities to navigate the unknown.

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EdNews Daily

JULY 1, 2024

It is here. Educate AI Magazine, an online magazine and website, is designed especially for K-12 educators, higher education instructors and administrators, workforce development and corporate training and re-skilling personnel. Now everyone can subscribe and have every issue delivered directly to their inbox. According to Joel Backon, editor in chief at Educate AI, “The Educate AI magazine and media platform are designed to support those who want to enhance learning through AI.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 13, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to let physical activity fall by the wayside. Many jobs or schooling programs require staying seated and still for hours at a time. Despite there being plenty of research out there to show that this is counterintuitive to maintaining good physical and mental health, most jobs out there simply don’t have environments that accommodate a healthy balance.

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Digital Promise

JULY 10, 2024

Digital Promise leaders reflect on top insights and learnings around education technology from the ISTELive 2024 conference.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

For hackers, K–12 student data is some of the most valuable information in the world, which means that data privacy plays a central role in any cybersecurity strategy. In CDW’s recent webinar “Building Cyber Resilience: Strategies for Strengthening Cybersecurity in K-12,” a panel of experts shared thoughtful approaches to helping schools harden their networks against bad actors.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2024

An article on NPR caught my eye. First, because it was on a topic many consider settled science–haven’t we moved on from handwriting to keyboarding ? Audio even? If you poll schools, you’ll find that many continue to teach handwriting, partly because without it, how can adults sign checks and contracts? But also, because there are undeniable cognitive benefits students experience through the process of learning to write: Enhanced memory and learning : Handwriting improves reten

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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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Ditch That Textbook

JULY 26, 2024

Is it time to get started with artificial intelligence? These 20 AI "first steps" for teachers will catch you up to speed. If you've heard the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) and want to better understand it -- and its implications on the classroom, guess what?You're in the right place.Generative AI (AI that generates, or […] The post 20 AI “first steps” for teachers appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Education Elements

JULY 24, 2024

Have you ever taken up a hobby with enthusiasm, only to abandon it because life got in the way? Maybe you started knitting with dreams of creating beautiful scarves, but now the yarn sits untouched in a box tucked away somewhere. Or maybe you once eagerly hiked every weekend, but now your hiking boots sit in the back of your closet, gathering dust. What obstacles got in your way?

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2024

During her first semester at Southern Methodist University, Savannah Hunsucker went on a retreat with the other students enrolled in her leadership scholars program. The event took them away from the Dallas campus and into the Texas countryside. “I remember everybody looking up and being surprised to see stars in the night sky, and I thought that was so odd,” Hunsucker says.

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Digital Promise

JULY 1, 2024

Co-design sessions with Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG) & Talladega City Schools around micro-credential and LER implementation

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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

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

As schools prepare to apply for the Federal Communications Commission’s Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, they need to ensure they understand the application process and the guidelines around the funding they would receive if selected. The FCC simplified its application process as part of the approved pilot, possibly in response to feedback from the community that the initial application was too time-intensive.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 11, 2024

Last summer, I helped my niece create a cookie stand. She learned not only about baking but how to budget for supplies, manage earnings, and communicate with customers, which taught her money management while boosting her confidence in handling real-life business scenarios. These are the soft skills associated with financial literacy. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has put them together into an article to remind students–and teachers what students should know when they leave high school: Pre

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Ditch That Textbook

JULY 15, 2024

Those first few days back at school before the students arrive are precious. We need time to collaborate with our colleagues and get back in gear. We also have required trainings and meetings we must attend. For some, these days are filled with dread. Boring meetings that “could have been an email” or trainings that don’t […] The post 12 engaging activities to rock your back to school PD appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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TeacherCast

JULY 11, 2024

Coaches, have you ever found yourself being pulled in a million directions? Of course you have … that after is the definition of what an Instructional Coach does each day. No matter what type of Instructional Coach you might be, (Reading, Math, Digital Learning, etc) the struggle to keep it all together each day is The post Introducing the Instructional Coaches Data Dashboard and Command Center!

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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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JULY 18, 2024

Colleges are adjusting to a lingering impact of COVID-19 shutdowns that kept kids out of physical schools at key points in their social development: It’s harder than it used to be to teach students to adjust to college life when so many are coming to campuses nervous about making social connections. As a result, many colleges and universities are rethinking their freshman orientation programs, adding new options and doing more to help students forge relationships.

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Digital Promise

JULY 8, 2024

The post How Centering the Voices of Early Childhood Educators in Rural Communities Can Promote Equity appeared first on Digital Promise.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Nationwide, pollinators are in trouble. After years of steady decline, 2022 to 2023 marked a 37 percent loss of managed bee colonies in the United States, according to the nonprofit Bee Informed Partnership. At Fulton County Schools’ Innovation Academy in Georgia, high school biotechnology teacher Bob Kuhn helps students in grades 10 through 12 to understand the bee situation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2024

Here are popular online resources to teach about AI detection and Plagiarism detection: AI Detector Click here for updates to this list: AI Content Detector –from Crossplag AI Text Classifier –from the creators of ChatGPT to identify writing from an AI ChatGPT –has developed their own tool to find AI-generated writing Content at Scale AI Content Detector Contentdetector.org Copyleaks AI Content Detector Crossplag –detect AI content GPTZero –to find text generated by an AI Plagiarismchecker.ai T

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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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