techlearning

JANUARY 2, 2025

The future is unwritten, but these aspects of education are almost certain to see change in 2025.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 3, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast , I sit down with Jordan Shapiro, author of The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World. We tackle one of the most pressing challenges for parents and teachers today: how to help kids develop healthy relationships with their devices.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 1, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As a teacher, we must build our classrooms from the ground up. Today, veteran teacher and teacher coach and author of Always a Lesson: Teaching Essentials for Classroom and Career Success , Gretchen Bridgers, shares the four ways we build our classroom. From designing lessons that engage students powerfully to classroom management and student engagement, learn the fundamentals in this quick listen.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 3, 2025

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. January 8th-11th the 53-page PDF, “25 Digital Tools for the Classroom” for free! “25 Digital Tools for the Classroom” is a thorough discussion on which are the most useful tools in a K-8 classroom. This includes popular digital tools such as blogs, backchannel devices, vocabulary decoding tools, avatars, digital portfolios, digital notetaking, as well as others you may n

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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 Hechinger Report

JANUARY 1, 2025

This story about eighth grade algebra was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. BRAHAM, Minn. It was fourth-period Basic Algebra 8 class on a gray October morning at Braham Area High School. Teacher Rick Riccio had assigned an exercise on converting large integers to scientific notation, but fifteen minutes in, some students had lost focus.

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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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 11th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on post-pandemic classroom technology. Key points: Digital learning tools must engage students in modern ways How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation For more on digital classrooms, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Todays kids are built differently.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

JANUARY 1, 2025

Differentiated instruction is a cornerstone of effective teaching, but it’s also one of the most challenging aspects of our profession. It requires us to tailor our instruction to meet the unique needs of every student in our classroom, which can feel overwhelming, especially with limited time and resources. Students require different levels of support, scaffolding, The post Tech Tools to Support Differentiation in the Classroom appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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ignitionEDU

JANUARY 1, 2025

I have created a number of Chrome extensions to meet specific needs of my district. This one just published came from a question on the CDW Education Collaborative (paid membership required for the collab). This extension hides the trending searches suggestions on the search box on google.com. Sometimes the “Trending searches” suggestions on Google Search are not necessarily school-appropriate.

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techlearning

JANUARY 3, 2025

New edtech products that have caught our attention this month

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 12th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on using engaging technologies for real-world connections. Key points: Interactive technologies can engage students in real-world problems Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum For more on makerspaces, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest

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MiddleWeb

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Authentic STEM projects integrate technology seamlessly, so that it plays a genuine role in helping students research, solve and communicate the results of their challenge. STEM expert Anne Jolly suggests ways to include artificial intelligence tools in the learning process. The post Six Ways to Include AI in Your STEM Projects first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 3, 2025

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Generation Alpha: Digital natives, visual learners, short attention spans, struggles with face-to-face skills. These are just a few characteristics of the current generation of students that educators must consider as they develop their lessons. But now that AI has become ubiquitous in both home and work environments, administrators need to think about how their schools will integrate AI into their classrooms so that students are prepared for jobs of the

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This story about school leaders was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for Hechingers weekly newsletter. At the start of the school year, I overheard a principal speaking wise words to her students in a school assembly. Learners are like a box of popcorn, she said.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Key points: Digital literacy is a key skill–but it remains a challenge for U.S. students Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI 5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub U.S. eighth-graders scored at the international average for computer and information literacy but below the international average for computational thinking, according to the results of an international study focusing on how prepared

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techieMusings

DECEMBER 30, 2024

My annual productivity workflow video is live! NotePlan remains my all-in-one app. It’s the most customizable and secure productivity tool out there, IMO. Think of it as a collection of text files you own, wrapped in a beautifully functional system of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly notes, along with project notes, a fully integrated calendar, to-dos, time blocks, and so much more.

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MiddleWeb

JANUARY 1, 2025

For educators committed to creating inclusive and supportive school environments, Belonging in School serves up 11 evidence-based modules with actions and strategies and a highly visual style designed to help students feel included, writes 6th grade teacher Ruth A.S. Miller. The post Creating a Place Where Kids Feel They Belong first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 2, 2025

The post AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for EdTech Coaches appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Customized AI Prompts for EdTech Coaches and Tech Leaders (2 Pages – 42 Prompts) Transform how you work with this curated collection of42 powerful AI prompts, designed exclusively for EdTech Coaches and Tech Leaders in K12 education. These prompts are your secret weapon tosave time, simplify tasks, and supercharge your support for teachers and students.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. Learning losses and persistent equity challenges linger even as the world marks one more year since the COVID pandemic.

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Twinkl International Publishing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

En este blog encontrars una variedad de ideas para San Valentn, perfectas para disfrutar en el saln de clases o en familia. Incluye actividades como tarjetas de San Valentn para nios, con opciones imprimibles y manualidades fciles que estimulan la creatividad de los pequeos. Desde corazones de papel hasta proyectos DIY con materiales reciclados, encontrars recursos prcticos para celebrar el 14 de febrero de manera divertida y significativa.

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SecurEdge

DECEMBER 30, 2024

When you think of a bundle, I would imagine your first thought of is the commercials on TV advertising the packages put together to bundle phone, TV and Internet in amazing packages aimed at getting you as a customer and treating you to a nice discount for the first 12 months of the deal.

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SplashLearn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Hands-on phonics activities are essential for helping kids learn to read by focusing on the sounds that letters and letter groups make. These activities build a strong foundation by teaching skills like letter-sound relationships, blending sounds to form words, segmenting words into individual sounds, and recognizing common spelling patterns. Here are 15 fun phonics activities […] The post 15 Fun Phonics Activities for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Key points: Explore the infinite realms of edtech at FETC 2025 How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking 3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning For more news on FETC, visit eSN’s LIVE@FETC 2025 hub At the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), forward-thinking educators and edtech leaders gather to brainstorm strategies and promote innovations that transform and teaching and learning in their classrooms, schools, and dis

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DECEMBER 29, 2024

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SecurEdge

DECEMBER 30, 2024

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The Thinking Stick

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In this conversation, Tricia and Joel Birch explore the transformative power of Lego Serious Play as a facilitation method. Joel shares his background in music and comedy, discussing how these experiences inform his approach to facilitating workshops. They get into the importance of play in communication, the dynamics of team interactions, and the unique benefits of virtual facilitation.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

BOISE, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCS Edventures!, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education programs and drone products, today announced the PCS Edventures Drone Designers: Exploring STEAM Careers will be included in the Iowa Governors STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Educations menu of highly-vetted STEM programs through its STEM Scale-Up Program.

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Twinkl International Publishing

JANUARY 3, 2025

Key teaching assistant interview questions you may be asked.

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Philly Teacher

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The author reflects on the past year while contemplating four foundational questions regarding education, joy, humanity, and community. Transitioning to the role of Executive Director at Walkabout Education has emphasized the significance of authentic learning experiences. Looking ahead to 2025, they aim to foster meaningful connections and rethink educational spaces to support student development.

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Think Exam

JANUARY 3, 2025

In the fast-moving digital world, the revolution of online proctoring exam has brought integrity with convenience to institutions and examinees. Digital disruption in education, recruitment, and certification processes demands understanding what role proctoring solutions are playing. Now we dive into what an online proctoring exam essentially is and how Think Proctor makes this seamless.

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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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