A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 23, 2024

There is a saying out there that I hear often: learning is learning. While I don’t discount this view, I firmly believe there is so much to it at the individual level. Preferences and experiences play a significant role in how we all learn, and interests do as well. When asked to do the same thing at the same time in the same way, it is pretty much a fact that a few people will thrive, some will get by, and others will struggle.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2024

Creative writing techniques can make essays more engaging and original while maintaining the required objective structure. A member of the Ask a Tech Teacher team, when preparing an essay example for her class on the impacts of social media on mental health, used freewriting to brainstorm ideas and created a vivid opening scene describing a teenager’s day (she teaches High School), highlighting moments of social media interaction and their emotional effects.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Funding school technology continues to be a concern for many K–12 school leaders. And in Illinois, where there are many small, rural school districts that have minimal or nonexistent technology budgets, this need is even more pronounced. In an ISTELive 24 session, Justin Morgan, technology director for Trico Community Unit School District 176, and Melinda Fiscus, director of government affairs for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, shared their multipronged approach for obtaining connec

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Digital Promise

JUNE 25, 2024

Digital Promise’s new STEM Pathways initiative, in collaboration with community partners, aims to reimagine the Pre-K to workforce pipeline

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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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Education Elements

JUNE 25, 2024

Why is change so hard? Navigating change in schools isn't just a leadership challenge—it's a personal journey for every educator and administrator involved. Educators often find themselves adapting to new standards, implementing new initiatives, or integrating innovative tech, which can feel like steering a ship through stormy seas. In this blog, we will dive into some of the reasons why people and organizations are resistant to change and what we can do to effectively manage large-scale change

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Why so many digital crutches? Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. The right digital tools makes it manageable, even rewarding.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 24, 2024

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark When the term “gamification” comes up in the context of education, it is usually introduced as a way to improve student engagement and motivation. Given the dismal state of student engagement in schoolwork, maybe that by itself would be enough. But research has documented a variety of other benefits, including developing persistence and resilience, honing problem-solving skills, building creativity, and much more.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 27, 2024

The post Opportunities for OpenSciEd: Identifying Practitioner Needs for Equitable Implementation appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 25, 2024

Writing a great research paper involves more than just retelling what you’ve read. The foundation of any good paper is solid research. Here are five essential research techniques Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Philip Richardson, suggests for college students that can also apply to high school research projects: Top 5 Research Techniques for Your College Papers Writing a killer college paper takes more than smashing your fingers on your keyboard until you get up to the required word count.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2024

To help her audience better understand the earthshaking impact of generative artificial intelligence, futurist Sinead Bovell, one of the keynote speakers at ISTELive 24 in Denver, compared AI to electricity. Bovell — the founder of WAYE (Weekly Advice for Young Entrepreneurs)— told attendees at the conference’s opening session on Sunday that AI, like electricity, will soon become so deeply embedded in the fabric of society that educators must prepare students to work with it.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2024

While summer is the busiest time of year for military families to transition to their next duty station, throughout the school year, they move from state to state, and sometimes even across the world. Even after 16 years of being married to the military, my family learned that my husband would be moving in an unaccompanied permanent change of station for a year overseas.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 27, 2024

The post Lift Every Voice in Tech: Black Talent Share How to Transform the Tech Industry appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2024

It’s summer, time for teachers to recharge their cerebral batteries. That could mean reading, going on field trips, spending time with online PLNs, or taking calls from family members who usually end up at voice mail. For many, it means attending conferences like ISTE June 24th or the NEA Aspiring Ed Conference June 29th to learn the newest ideas in AI, Chromebooks, Robotics, and more.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2024

When generative artificial intelligence burst onto the scene a few years ago, it promised to transform society as we know it. And for K–12 schools, it has been a major topic of conversation, with 60 percent of districts planning to offer some training for teachers by the end of the 2023-2024 school year, according to a survey by RAND. Paige Johnson, vice president of Microsoft Education, says schools should embrace this transformational technology as it has great potential not only for teaching

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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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EdNews Daily

JUNE 25, 2024

Discovery Education announced that it is offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product, Mystery Writing by Discovery Education, through a free, year-long trial. Individual educators interested in claiming their free trial can visit the Mystery Writing website here. Mystery Writing engages students in grades K-5 with “wow!

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2024

A couple of years ago, as schools that had been forced to go virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic began to bring students back on campus, Pedro Olvera noticed that his phone started ringing more. Olvera spent much of his career as a school psychologist in Santa Ana Unified School District, just a stone’s throw from Disneyland, where about 40 percent of students are English learners who speak Spanish.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has come up with 10 practical tips to enhance your essay writing abilities, covering aspects like thesis development, structure, evidence, transitions, and proper grammar: Mastering the Art of Essay Writing Do you find essay writing daunting?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2024

Eager to get esports teams up and running, some schools jump into building a program without making the proper considerations. Staff members and would-be coaches may think that they can choose a few games and a few machines and get going. However, poor planning can lead to unforeseen expenses, pushback from stakeholders and a lack of space for students who want to get involved.

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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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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 24, 2024

Digital technology is changing the way that nurses learn their trade. These breakthroughs allow nursing students to replicate the pressures of the hospital setting in a low-stakes environment while also diversifying their instruction and providing them access to a wider range of preparatory materials. The long-term impact of these developments has not yet been fully realized.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 28, 2024

At the ISTE Conference, I spoke with Dr. Mike Cohen, CEO of Cignition, about their pioneering work in education. Cignition's philosophy centers on igniting students' potential with engaging, research-based solutions. Their interactive games and adaptive learning platforms create a classroom experience where learning is like play, supporting personalized education and fostering a love for learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 22, 2024

Makeblock and xTool Set to Ignite ISTE 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of STEAM Education As the curtains draw closer for the 2024 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, the educational community is abuzz with anticipation. Scheduled to take place from June 24-26 in the vibrant city of Denver, the event stands as a lighthouse for those seeking to revolutionize their classrooms with the latest in educational technology.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Key points: AI isn’t going anywhere–but students still need to develop their own writing abilities AI’s role in the future of learning AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs For more news on AI in education , visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As AI cements itself firmly into classrooms, one large and lingering question concerns when and how students can use it appropriately.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2024

The movement to keep smartphones out of schools is gaining momentum. Just last week, the nation’s second-largest public school system, Los Angeles Unified School District, voted to ban smartphones starting in January, citing adverse health risks of social media for kids. And the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, published an op-ed in The New York Times calling for warning labels on social media systems, saying “the mental health crisis among young people is an emergency.

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ignitionEDU

JUNE 26, 2024

Google Tip: When you want to share a PREVIEW or VIEW version of a Google Doc URL AND you also want to have your document outline visible, change the URL by adding ?rm=demo to the end.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 23, 2024

ALBANY, Ore. – It’s 7:15 on a cold gray Monday morning in May at Linn-Benton Community College in northwestern Oregon. Math professor Michael Lopez, in a hoodie and jeans, a tape measure on his belt, paces in front of the 14 students in his “math for welders” class. “I’m your OSHA inspector,” he says. “Three sixteenths of an inch difference, you’re in violation.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

The Best of ISTELive 24 Check-out our coverage of the topics, speakers, and technologies showcased at this year’s ISTELive 24

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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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JUNE 28, 2024

These annual awards celebrates the products exhibited at ISTE that are transforming education in schools around the world.

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Discovery Education

JUNE 26, 2024

ISTE Live 2024 just wrapped up, and it was an event full of timely conversations, innovative ideas, and emerging technologies. The Discovery Education Team enjoyed connecting with educators, listening to sessions, and learning about the latest technology coming to classrooms! Read on to find five memorable mantras we gleaned from ISTE 2024 and plan to […] The post Top 5 Memorable Mantras from ISTE 2024 appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 24, 2024

One brain study, published in May 2024, detected different electrical activity in the brain after students had read a passage on paper, compared with screens. Credit: Getty Images Studies show that students of all ages, from elementary school to college, tend to absorb more when they’re reading on paper rather than screens. The advantage for paper is a small one, but it’s been replicated in dozens of laboratory experiments , particularly when students are reading about science or other nonfictio

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

Key points: Educators can embrace AI–with the right training and precautions Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown Despite guidance, generative AI remains a challenge for educators For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub It seems educators can’t turn on a device or have a conversation without AI working its way into the mix.

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Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions

The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.

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