A Principal's Reflections
OCTOBER 29, 2023
In today's fast-paced world, traditional one-size-fits-all educational approaches need to be updated. Students have diverse needs, preferences, and learning paces, making it crucial for schools to adapt to this variability. Enter artificial intelligence (AI), a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize education by personalizing learning experiences for every student.
Education Elements
OCTOBER 31, 2023
One of the most important roles of a leader is the development and implementation of a plan. How good a job one does at that vital step can make all the difference in the plan’s success or failure. Effective leaders know how to create opportunities for change, opportunities for collaboration, and how to measure progress to fuel success. During the edLeader Panel “The Art of Implementing Well,” Anthony Kim, Chief Learning Officer at Education Elements, a Scholarus Learning Company, talked with su
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EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Most technologies will require users to update their passwords at a regular cadence, increasing the security level, strength and difficulty of the combination of letters, numbers and special characters. The National Cybersecurity Alliance encourages strong passwords as a priority for maintaining strong cybersecurity. However, last year, Google, Apple and Microsoft announced plans to support passkeys, a stronger alternative to passwords.
Ditch That Textbook
OCTOBER 31, 2023
I'm headed back to the classroom soon! After studying artificial intelligence and all the tools that support teaching and learning, here's what I'm excited to use. So, a bit of personal news. I'm going back to teach in the classroom! There's a temporary semester-long position to teach Spanish at the high school where my wife teaches […] The post 5 ways I’ll use AI when I go back to the classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
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.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. Listed here in alphabetical order by school/district name are 10 of the awards program finalists.
The CoolCatTeacher
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's show, I talk with Mark Sparvell about a tool that has become essential to my lesson planning and work in my AP Computer Science Principles course: Bing Chat Enterprise. If your school has Microsoft Office 365 A3 or A5 licenses, you can activate this feature. It's an amazing tool that saves time and stands out with its robust privacy features, ensuring the security of student data while offering powerful AI
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Digital Promise
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The post How We Created a School Garden to Improve Nutrition in Our Community appeared first on Digital Promise.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. K-8 Holiday Projects Regular price: $7.99 On Sale until November 8, 2023: $6.50 16 student-tested holiday projects, K-8, using word processing, spreadsheets, DTP, art, online webtools, and more. They’re from the Ask a Tech Teacher technology team, designed to be fun and festive, while teaching important tech skills.
ViewSonic Education
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Office projectors have been a workspace essential for many years, and it’s safe to say there’s hardly a business on this planet that doesn’t have one in their meeting rooms. But projectors can do so much more than just display slideshows and spreadsheets, and they’ve found their way into every nook and cranny of the office, ready to unleash their potential.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Over 170 million students and instructors use Google Workspace for Education worldwide, and according to Business Insider, the platform now has more than 9 million paying subscribers, up from 6 million in 2020. Now, Google has integrated the power of generative artificial intelligence into all Workspace applications. Google Duet AI instantly gives the power of artificial intelligence to tens of millions of educators.
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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
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The post 3 Tips from Teachers on Helping Students Learn About Global Issues appeared first on Digital Promise.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Three holidays are fast-approaching–Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you’re a teacher, that means lots of tie-ins to make school festive and relevant to students. Here are ideas for Halloween projects, lesson plans, websites, and apps ( check here for updated links ): Websites and Apps 30-day Halloween fitness challeng e Build a Jack-o-lantern (in Google Slides) Carve-a-Pumpkin from Parents magazine – Resolute Digital, LLC (app) Enchanted Learning Halloween games, puz
ViewSonic Education
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Curved gaming monitors have become increasingly popular in recent years. These monitors don’t just immerse you in your favorite virtual realms; they practically teleport you there. So, whether you’re a gaming veteran looking to take your setup to the next level or a casual gamer ready to start your gaming journey, getting the lowdown on these sleek screens can seriously up your game.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
The Consortium for School Networking has put together a guide to make the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework more accessible to K–12 IT leaders. On its website, CoSN has aggregated resources aligning to the NIST Framework, breaking them out into categories that align with each of the five areas of NIST’s guidance: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover.
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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
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The post How to Credential Your Portrait of a Graduate appeared first on Digital Promise.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Forty minutes. That's how long it took Laura to walk from her home to her high school two blocks away one sunny April morning. Getting to the classroom has been a struggle for students like Laura, 15, who just finished her freshman year at East Palo Alto Academy (EPAA). She has had heart palpitations and difficulty sleeping since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
ViewSonic Education
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
In a hybrid workplace where projects often extend beyond the confines of one’s office, having a portable monitor for your laptop can be a game-changer. Whether you’re a professional on the go, an at-home worker needing extra screen real estate, or a business owner looking to optimize productivity, portable monitors provide the flexibility and convenience you need.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2023
When Google released its “Future of Education” report in late 2022, it noted the need to “elevate the role of the teacher” through the use of technology; that is, to give them the time they need to invest in themselves and in their students, and to support their roles as “choreographers” of student learning. As school IT staff think about equipping teachers with technology to meet their evolving needs, they may want to consider outfitting teachers with devices that many are already very familiar
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.
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Education leaders from around the world came together to identify common challenges and collaborate around potential solutions.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
In our increasingly digital world, educators recognize the significance of integrating AI tools in the classroom. AI integration can address diverse learning needs , promote data-driven decision-making , and spur class discussion. Leveraging AI in the classroom can enhance teaching while preparing students for a future where AI is integral to the workforce.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
ASCII art is text-based visual art that uses ASCII characters to create images. It is a fun and effective way to teach keyboarding because it requires students use a variety of different keys, including the symbols. Here’s a pumpkin I did for Halloween in about fifteen minutes: Are you suitably impressed? Here’s how I did it: Add a watermark of a picture you like, preferably a single image (I picked a pumpkin for Halloween) Type over it with appropriate letters (if you’re more
ViewSonic Education
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Office projectors have been a workspace essential for many years, and it’s safe to say there’s hardly a business on this planet that doesn’t have one in their meeting rooms. But projectors can do so much more than just display slideshows and spreadsheets, and they’ve found their way into every nook and cranny of the office, ready to unleash their potential.
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.
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
The post An Update to Digital Promise’s Goals appeared first on Digital Promise.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
As a lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, where I teach econometrics and research methods, I spend a lot of time thinking about the intersection between data, education and social justice — and how generative AI will reshape the experience of gathering, analyzing and using data for change. My students are working toward a master’s degree in public affairs and many of them are interested in pursuing careers in international and domestic public policy.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Here are the most-read posts the past month: Family PE Week October 2-6, 2023 Tech Tip #57: How to Create a Chart Really Fast Dozens of Online Resources for Assessment 6 Best Summer Jobs For High School Students & How To Land Them Lots of Online Music Resources How to Kidproof the Internet Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Online resources for brainstorming and mindmapping Dr.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 30, 2023
A study published in 2023 in the journal of Applied Cognitive Psychology documented that second graders memorized more multiplication facts when they practiced using flashcards rather than by repeating their times tables aloud. Credit: Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images Young students around the world struggle to memorize multiplication tables, but the effort pays off.
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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
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Past research has noted a print advantage in reading. Researchers wondered whether that would still be the case when comparing print to handheld devices. It was.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Since the release of ChatGPT nearly a year ago, teachers have debated whether to ban the tool (over fears that students will use it to cheat ) or embrace it as a teaching aid (arguing that the tool could boost learning and will become key in the workplace). But most students at K-12 schools are not old enough to use ChatGPT without permission from a parent or guardian, according to the tool’s own rules.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Inspiring Journeys of Certified English Language Educators The recent changes in the working environment and the ongoing global economic crisis have brought about significant shifts in people’s lifestyles. These changes have influenced personal habits, from shopping preferences to social norms, and have also impacted how individuals view their professional lives, with many now valuing flexibility over stability.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 28, 2023
MONTREAL — Raad Jassim really likes his job. This story also appeared in The Washington Post As an adjunct faculty member at a Canadian university, Jassim has four teaching assistants to help him grade assignments and answer questions. He makes the equivalent of about $7,000 per course, per term. He has a multiyear contract and can typically pick the subjects that he teaches.
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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