EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

K–12 education is on the precipice of change in 2024. School IT administrators need to be ready to adapt as numerous shifts at the federal level create impacts throughout the education landscape. Affecting many schools’ budgets this year, the final round of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding expires in September. Many K–12 institutions relied on this funding to sustain new educational technology programs, including providing devices to teachers and students.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In the ever-evolving personalized landscape , relational learning emerges as a fundamental component. At its core, it underscores the importance of building connections between concepts fostering a deep and interconnected understanding of subjects. However, the significance of relational learning extends beyond the academic realm, as it emphasizes cultivating relationships among students and educators centered on trust.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How can educators prepare students for an evolving future influenced by artificial intelligence? AI Explorations and Their Practical Use in School Environments , an ISTE AI initiative funded by General Motors , provides professional learning opportunities for educators, empowering them with the tools and knowledge to integrate AI into their classrooms and prepare students for future AI careers while emphasizing a human-centric approach to learning.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Welcome, screen aficionados! Do you feel your late-night scroll sessions are stressing your eyes and interfering with your sleep cycle? This is the work of the infamous blue light. This light is the sneaky glow emitted from screens. The blue light might be affecting a lot more than you realize. The modern world is highly dependent on gadgets. It is impossible without aa trusty phone, laptop, or tablet.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter “In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Jay Schroder, author of “ Teach From Your Best Self, A Guide to Thriving in the Classroom. ” With this in mind, we dive into a critical yet often-neglected aspect of teaching—teacher well-being. Join us as we explore high-impact, low-effort teaching strategies crucial for bringing your best self to the classroom and forging a sustainable, rewarding career.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Millions of users have already signed up for Worldcoin, a new tool that aims to provide users with a verified digital identity through iris scans and codes stored on decentralized blockchains. Worldcoin launched in July and was co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of ChatGPT fame. While Worldcoin is not available for use by anyone under 18, biometric capabilities, such as these and others just on the horizon, are renewing privacy and safety questions in K–12 settings.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Culturally responsive assessments in education are crucial for acknowledging and honoring students' diverse cultural contexts

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. This is a podcast for all education trailblazers seeking the cutting edge of professional growth. As a teacher committed to improving teaching and improving our professional development, I'm thrilled to share this conversation about how professional development can and is improving.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Distributions from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund helped schools acquire much-needed technologies. With that winding down in 2024, K–12 school leaders are worried about how they will sustain the essential IT upgrades they’ve made. The ESSER funding cliff presents risks. “With that federal funding coming to an end, school systems are suddenly going to have holes in their budgets.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Chat GPT is popular among teachers for lots of reasons. For example: to explain concepts, demonstrate ideas, answer specific questions, and assess knowledge. When we asked the Ask a Tech Teacher team to apply it specifically to teaching physical education–not something we usually think of with tech tools–they came up with these great ideas: Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies!

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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.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Before becoming Hāpara’s Community Development Manager, Heather Rentz was an Innovation Coach at Buffalo Trail Public Schools. Her role was to support educators in innovative practices.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Following a visit to Guinea, Digital Promise's April Williamson shares learnings from implementing blended learning in low-tech settings.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Until a few months ago, Google’s Android was virtually the only operating system available for teachers using interactive displays in their classrooms. You probably wouldn’t have been able to tell just by looking at the displays: Touch-screen display manufacturers can design their own user interfaces, creating a unique look and feel that masks this reality.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Teaching Kids to Use Tally Charts: Fun and Educational Activities As parents and educators, we are constantly on the lookout for creative and engaging ways to teach children important skills. One such skill is the ability to use tally charts, which are a simple and effective way to collect and organize data. Tally charts are not only a fundamental part of mathematics and statistics, but they also play a crucial role in helping children develop their analytical and observational skills.

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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.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. Artificial intelligence resides at the nexus of education and technology, where the opportunities seem limitless, though uncertain.

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The Jose Vilson

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The United States of America has spent the last three years arguing about the pandemic’s effects on students’ academic and socioemotional well-being. Of course, this gave rise to the hodgepodge of tutoring services looking to accelerate their earnings, revanchist groups pretending to advocate for “parents rights” as a cover for dismantling democracy, and a plethora of people who coopted longstanding traditions from marginalized groups for their capital gains.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

IT staff and administrators at independent schools face many of the same challenges as public school leaders. However, when it comes to technology, the benefits and barriers are intertwined with much different funding systems, which impact regulations. As independent school leaders know, trying to navigate student technology use can lead to unique challenges.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Writing an essay paper like a pro needs specific critical skills. Keep reading to enhance your ability to curate a unique essay paper. Become a Master Essay Writer: 5 Innovative Approaches to Enhance Your Writing Skills Introduction Thinking of some topic and putting that into academic words is a cumbersome transition that most students fail to complete.

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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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This year has seen ample debate about the value and fairness of colleges prioritizing diversity among the students they serve. New research suggests one way to consider the question: by looking at how the mix of students in a given course affects their grades. A study published in the journal AERA Open found that students earn better marks in college STEM courses when those classrooms have higher percentages of students who are underrepresented racial minorities or the first in their families to

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] What are the benefits of formative feedback and assessment? It is a bit like driving through a congested city at rush hour using an app that updates in real time. You can make adjustments to your route based on vital information about traffic or road closures. Similarly, formative feedback gives learners vital information on what they’re doing in the moment that keeps them on track.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the event of an emergency, seconds matter. Communication needs to be immediate and clear. At a school, this means staff need trusted and effective methods of relaying information. In many cases, they will be communicating with individuals in and outside of the building, whether that’s parents and the community or local law enforcement. Several states have already passed Alyssa’s Law, legislation that requires K–12 schools to equip silent panic alarms that directly notify law enforcement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Three holiday projects to prepare kids to celebrate: A Holiday Calendar Kids love making this calendar. They get to talk about their upcoming vacations and hear what their friends are doing. It’s simple enough for third grade with advanced tools that satisfy a fifth graders growing intellect. Click to enlarge lesson plan A Holiday Newsletter Have students collaborate on a newsletter for a classroom unit of inquiry or a theme (colonies, animals, etc).

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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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Many schools have accepted that students’ overall well-being is an integral part of what helps children and teens succeed academically — particularly in light of the negative consequences created or worsened by the pandemic — and are working to bolster student mental health. But what if feeling happy isn’t as important for students, at least once they get to middle and high school, as feeling fulfilled and confident?

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Education Elements

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Having worked in Title 1 schools for almost a decade, I had the privilege of being surrounded by language learners in all my classrooms. It proved to be a humbling, eye-opening, and fascinating experience in many different ways. Because state laws required my classrooms to be conducted only in English, I prioritized creating spaces where students of color and from varied cultural backgrounds could share the best of their communities through experiential learning, project based units, and narrati

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The post Step Into 2024: Discover the Exciting Updates in Micro-Credential Platform appeared first on Digital Promise.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the science of reading for older students. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat , a nonprofit news organization covering public education in communities across America.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When Paul LeBlanc began as president of Southern New Hampshire University more than 20 years ago, the institution taught about 2,500 students on its residential campus — and its future looked uncertain. But LeBlanc, who was enthusiastic about technology and had worked in edtech, made a bet that was unusual at the time: He decided to grow the university’s online offerings.

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techlearning

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By designing a blended learning experience that students love, you can set them up for success.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 21, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – A wall of the Rodriguez family home celebrates three seminal events with these words: “A moment in time, changed forever.” This story also appeared in CBS News Beneath the inscription, a clock marks the time and dates when three swaddled newborns depicted in large photos entered the world: Ashley, now 19, Emily, 17, and Brianna, 11.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 8th most-read story focuses on the need for more Black educators–especially Black male educators. Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience.

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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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