EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
When the public cloud first emerged as a computing and storage option, many K–12 IT leaders (as well as those in other sectors) were reluctant to move resources to an environment outside of their control. But as cloud-hosted student information systems, collaboration suites and learning management tools have become the standard, nearly all districts today have some sort of cloud presence.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the Cool Cat Teacher Talk Show we explore how to engage students in learning with hands-on, playful and project based learning strategies. Additionally, we discuss the importance of “the hook” and ideas for engaging students into learning from the moment they come to class.
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EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
According to the CDC, approximately one to three out of every 1,000 children in the United States have hearing loss. Meanwhile, the National Association of the Deaf estimates that more than 300,000 schoolchildren aged five to 17 in America have some degree of hearing impairment. These numbers highlight the urgent need for tools to expand opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students in schools.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The post Celebrating Teachers as Co-Designers: A Look at Their Journey appeared first on Digital Promise.
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.
A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
There is a great deal on the plates of teachers and administrators. How many of us were initially trained doesn’t carry as much weight in a world where information is readily at our fingertips. Take lesson planning, for example. Many of us recall the days when lesson plans were a labor of love or a big waste of time. We spent countless hours crafting detailed outlines, complete with objectives, activities, assessments, and even a backup plan in case of inclement weather.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
While the IT needs of K–12 schools are always changing, it seems that the number of student, educator and staff needs has grown exponentially over the past few years. One major change on the horizon for how schools use data is through artificial intelligence. Staff and students are leveraging AI-based tools that require large pools of data for analysis, as well as processing power and storage for resulting data.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The post Digital Promise Awarded $10 Million to Lead IES Research Center to Support English Learners’ Reading Skills through Generative AI appeared first on Digital Promise.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
PDFs. Long documents. Websites and articles. A lot of teaching and learning is focused on reading them. synthesizing them. remembering them. and creating something with them.Sometimes, the sheer number of words in these dense resources keep us from even diving in -- or finding the quick answer that we need.That's where Google's Notebook […] The post Meet Google NotebookLM: 10 things to know for educators appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
How can K–12 leaders ensure artificial intelligence is appropriately integrated into classrooms? This is the question educational technology experts will tackle Oct. 8 in a CDW Education webinar titled “Achieving Better Student Outcomes with AI and Interactive Solutions.” Trusted leaders from CDW, Newline Interactive, GoGuardian, Merlyn Mind and Acer will coalesce to discuss artificial intelligence technologies today, how they should be used in the classroom and where schools should start when i
EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Discovery Education invites teachers and administrators around the globe to participate in its 13th annual Fall VirtCon, which will be held this year on Saturday, October 19th from 11 AM to 3 PM Eastern. A no-cost, virtual professional learning conference designed for users of Discovery Education’s digital resources, VirtCon provides a unique opportunity for educators to learn new, classroom-tested techniques and strategies for designing engaging learning experiences with innovative educational
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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.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Given the rapid advances in AI and the momentum in the education field to understand how these technologies can support teaching and learning, last year the Gates Foundation launched a pilot initiative to provide funding to test new AI ideas that are in support of equitable K-12 mathematics outcomes. This is the first in a series of five blog posts elevating key learnings from this set of investments.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The AI hype is everywhere -- on TV commercials, on social media, and even on billboards. "AI will save you time. AI will automate this and that." The pundits are all over AI, too, making predictions about how it'll revolutionize the world and the workforce. (And I might scream if I hear someone else say "AI won't […] The post 5 concerns about AI in education appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Laptops, tablets, extra monitors, interactive whiteboards, digital projectors, speakers, charging carts and even mobile furniture have become essential to a highly engaging modern classroom. However, for large school districts, managing tens of thousands of devices comes with challenges. Technology leaders want to minimize interruptions to learning while allowing IT departments to focus on strategic priorities.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Los datos ya llegaron, y revelan algo interesante sobre los estudiantes bilingües de los Estados Unidos. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. No need to hop over to Google Translate. Chances are good that if you were one of the 5.3 million English learners in public schools, you’d know the opening line explains that recent data has something interesting to reveal about the U.S.’s bilingual students.
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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.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Digital Promise’s new report shares findings from nearly 200 responses to a Request for Information to understand the current and upcoming landscape of AI in education.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Decades of research have shown that children who are born into low-income households have less access to opportunities like high-quality child care and afterschool activities. Now, a 26-year longitudinal study has quantified the severity of this opportunity gap for the first time, as well as the sizable impact this has on children as they grow into young adults.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This year, 89% of organizations are using multiple cloud services for IT, and 73% are using hybrid cloud, a combination of both cloud-based and on-premises IT, according to Flexera. K–12 schools are no exception, as some 35% have a cloud initiative in the works, according to a 2024 CoSN survey. Many use a hybrid combination of internal and cloud-based systems to deliver an array of IT services that range from the student information system, HR and other administrative functions to the delivery o
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The need was becoming dire. A school district in Brighton, in the Denver metro area of Colorado, was having a hard time keeping teachers. The salaries in the district, 27J Schools, were low for the region. And in Colorado, voters have to approve higher property taxes to send additional dollars to schools, including for salary bumps , but by 2018 voters had refused six straight times.
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.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Google Drive is an incredibly powerful tool for storing, sharing, and collaborating on files. But if you’re not careful, it can quickly become a disorganized mess. Let’s dive into some essential tips to help you with managing Google Drive and maximize its potential. 1) Review Your Google Drive Settings Google Drive has lots of new. The post 6 Tips for Managing Google Drive appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Fifteen years ago, the Obama administration and philanthropic foundations encouraged more Americans to get a college degree. Remedial classes were a big barrier. Two-thirds of community college students and 40 percent of four-year college students weren’t academically prepared for college-level work and were forced to take prerequisite “developmental” courses that didn’t earn them college credits.
TeachThought - Learn better.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
50 Things You Can Say To Encourage A Child by TeachThought Staff There are many ways to encourage a child, but for students of any age, honest, authentic, and persistent messages from adults that have credibility in their eyes are among the most powerful. The National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning has put together the following list, 50 Ways To Encourage A Child.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
One of the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic was that many families didn’t have reliable internet access at home. As schools closed and classes moved online, educators rushed to improvise solutions for families without robust connections, setting up mobile Wi-Fi access points in school buses, sending home portable hot spots to those who needed it and more.
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.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
A study of nearly a thousand high school math students found that using AI tutors didn’t add up to success.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
More than a year after the Supreme Court restricted race-conscious admissions in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, a clearer picture is starting to emerge of how some incoming classes have changed. MIT announced a sharp drop in its number of Black, Hispanic, Native American and Pacific Islander students, and other elite schools are also experiencing drops.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This story on data privacy in special education originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Ensuring data protection helps prevent discrimination and stigmatization How to maintain secure access and data privacy It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect data For more news on data privacy, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Adam Garry is the former Senior Director of Education Strategy for Dell Technologies and curren
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Each fall, every teacher must wage a few key wars with a new class of students. In my classroom, one battle is around bathroom usage. Another is assigned seats. A third is side conversations—especially during our first few weeks of class community building. Increasingly, though, the biggest fight that never seems to end is around phone usage. This year, the Pew Research Center reported that 9 in 10 American adults own a smartphone.
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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
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Given the proliferation of technology and social media, it is time to focus on teaching digital literacy and citizenship just like any other classroom subject.
MiddleWeb
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Comprehension is a concern in every content area. If a student cannot comprehend the material, whether it's words or images, they cannot meet learning goals. Teaching coach Barbara R. Blackburn offers some simple strategies that can help you scaffold comprehension for your students. The post Boosting Comprehension Across Subject Areas first appeared on MiddleWeb.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Key points: Students and teachers need access to digital resources and opportunities How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources For more news on digital resources, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub When I first started teaching online, I served a group of high schoolers who were budding professional tennis players.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on students’ social-emotional well-being. As schools return to in-person learning, educators face the challenge of addressing the diverse emotional needs of students who have experienced unprecedented disruptions. Research shows that the pandemic has heightened feelings of anxiety, loneliness and uncertainty among young learners , making social-emotional learning (SEL) more critical than ever.
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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