Ditch That Textbook

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

AI large language models (LLMs) are here. And they're already starting to impact how we teach and learn.We're thinking twice about their role in student writing.They're causing us to reconsider the type of homework we assign.We're thinking about how they might support student thinking.We're considering how to avoid (or mitigate) AI concerns.Google is coming to […] The post 6 AI-powered Google tools for the classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher is officially on Thanksgiving break so I’m going to pop in here with two posts from our international team that just couldn’t wait: Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders: Building Skills with Fun –perfect for those still doing Hour of Code in December (see below) From Blank Page to First Chapter: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Start Writing a Book– for the teacher-authors following Ask a Tech Teacher, a how-to primer on writing the book that r

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Digital Promise has released “A Framework for Digital Equity,” a new resource for states, K–12 schools and higher education institutions. Digital equity has been a primary topic of conversation in recent years, as K–12 schools contended with students who didn’t have access to the tools and skills they needed for online learning. That conversation was recently in the spotlight again with the release of the 2024 revision to the National Educational Technology Plan, which highlighted three digital

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Unless you are living under a rock, AI is all the rage right now, and rightfully so. It can revolutionize various practices by addressing gaps in efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making. By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI algorithms can uncover patterns and trends that human analysts may miss, leading to more informed and effective strategies. For instance, in healthcare, AI-powered tools can analyze patient data to predict disease outbreaks, optimize treatment plans, and streamline adminis

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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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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

How to strengthen your security operations center with student employees and provide them educational opportunities at the same time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher is officially on Thanksgiving break so I’m going to pop in here with two posts from our international team that just couldn’t wait: From Blank Page to First Chapter: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Start Writing a Book- – for the teacher-authors following Ask a Tech Teacher, a how-to primer on writing the book that rattles around in your head (see below) Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders: Building Skills with Fun –perfect for those still do

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The post How We’re Harnessing the Power of Project-Based Learning in the Republic of Georgia appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Since the pandemic, the number of students who are missing class has risen. More than a quarter of students were “chronically absent,” meaning they had missed 10 percent of classes or more, during the 2021-2022 school year. That was a steep increase from the 15 percent of students missing that much class before the pandemic. In fact, absenteeism has become such a nationally notable problem that it was picked up by the White House in May.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Unleash the potential of live streaming and connect with your educational community in real-time. Featuring top applications recommended by Jeff Bradbury. The post Unlocking the Potential of Live Streaming to Support Your School Community appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Modernizing an organization’s application portfolio has many benefits, including a better user experience and lower costs when it comes to application maintenance. However, many K–12 districts struggle with how to get started. IT leaders say they plan to spend 42% more on average on application modernization because it is seen as a solution to technical debt and a way to reach digital transformation goals, according to the 2023 Gartner CIO Agenda.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: The benefits of computer science education are multifaceted and far-reaching Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun For more news on computer science education, visit eSN’s STEM hub More policymakers are prioritizing computer science education, recognizing the vital role it and other STEM subjects plays in helping students develop workplace-ready skills, according to the 2024 Stat

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Subitizing means to instantly see how many without counting. Fostering this skill is becoming more common in schools. Credit: Getty Images Little kids are looking at a lot of dots these days. The theory behind this increasingly popular practice is that an effective way to teach counting might be by … not counting. That’s the contradiction at the heart of what education researchers call “subitizing,” from the Latin “subito” or suddenly, and it means to instantly see how many, much like the

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A superintendent’s or principal’s role in fostering early literacy extends beyond setting a budget for materials and hiring the right teachers. They play a critical role in setting priorities, providing proper coaching for teachers, and ensuring equitable access. During the edLeader Panel “ Supporting Literacy Success as a K-5 Leader ,” education leaders detailed key practices for superintendents and principals to ensure effective literacy pr

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The Thinking Stick

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht interviews Jose, founder and CEO of Neulight, about the transformative potential of AI in education. They discuss IntelliTier, which enhances the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework by simplifying data collection and providing personalized intervention strategies for students. Jose shares insights on the importance of user experience for teachers, the feedback received from early adopters, and the future of data-driven decision-making

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Scaffolds help ELLs learn the language and master academic content This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S. For more news on scaffolds for ELLs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As schools continue to serve an increasingly diverse student body, many educators face the challenge of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in content-rich classrooms.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

CLEVELAND, Miss. — Although she won a scholarship to Mississippi State University, two hours’ drive away, Shamya Jones couldn’t get there because she had a new baby and no car. So she enrolled instead at a local community college, then transferred to the four-year campus closest to her home in the rural Mississippi Delta — Delta State University. She planned to major in digital media arts, but before she could start, Delta State eliminated that major, along with 20 other degree programs , includ

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Knowledge Avatars K-12

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Announcing Brainwaves: The Knowledge Avatar Experience Podcast Emiliano De La… Thu, 11/28/2024 - 10:06 Brainwaves: The Knowledge Avatar Experience is a vibrant podcast that dives into the dynamic world of Knowledge Avatars, unraveling how these virtual personas are revolutionizing how we learn and interact with information. In each episode Emiliano De Laurentiis, our host, explores cutting-edge developments, shares insightful conversations with experts, and offers practical tips to harness these

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Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

W hen we talk about education, we often imagine the classroom as a safe, welcoming place—a space where students gather to learn, grow, and connect. Yet, for too many students, this vision is clouded by an underlying fear—fear of violence, bullying, or anxiety. These worries have a direct, often invisible effect on student attendance. Chronic absenteeism has become a pressing issue for many school districts, especially when student safety feels uncertain.

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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

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Key points: Lack of awareness is the primary reason students don’t pursue STEM careers Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce 3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners For more news on STEM careers, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub With career interests and aspirations forming as early as age 10, the middle grades are the ideal time to start making connections between students’ academic work and their future career paths.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Early this year, a child care program in southern Maine was dinged for three minor issues during a routine inspection: A refrigerator at the school where the nonprofit operates was a couple of degrees too high. An employee’s paperwork was kept at the wrong location. A first aid kit was missing a pair of tweezers. After Windham Raymond School Aged Child Care, which runs after-school programs in local schools and has a five-star quality rating with the state, quickly fixed those problems, program

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Teacher Dina Strasser agrees that our schools need to be spaces where students have the freedom and support to come to their own reasoned political conclusions about the world. "But it is a mistake to assume public education as a whole is, or should be, politically neutral. It is not." The post Public Education Is Essentially Political first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Bluesky is a social media app that began in 2023 as an "invite-only" platform. When it became publicly available in February 2024, it had three million users. Since then, Bluesky has had rapid growth. In September 2024, it hit ten million users ; last month, it achieved thirteen million users ; this month, it has crossed over twenty million users and was the number one download of the Apple and Google Play app stores.

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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

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Key points: What makes a popular (or a nearly unknown) book an award winner? To start the school year off right, invest in literacy Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub My husband and I have matching Emmy awards. During my decade as a television news reporter, I was the Susan Lucci of the Emmys.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

MARION, N.C. — It was 5:45 a.m. when three buses with “McDowell County Schools” painted on their sides rumbled through the mist into the gravel lot at Sandy Andrews Park. Starlight revealed the silhouettes of large oak trees lying on their sides, ripped from the earth by a storm that had dropped 40 trillion gallons of water across the Southeast just five weeks earlier.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Changing an entire school district from Microsoft to Google can be bumpy, but having a clear plan in place ahead of time can help make it smooth

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Twinkl International Publishing

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Bring holiday cheer to your classroom with 90 fun and educational Christmas trivia questions for middle school students! Perfect for quizzes & games.

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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Key points: College is competitive, but students shouldn’t panic about AP classes After COVID, high school GPA isn’t a sure predictor of first-year college GPA Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub It is no secret that college admissions have only become more and more competitive over the last 50 years.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Hello! I’m traveling back from the Bright Start International Conference where I spent the last few days learning about early childhood policies, systems and best practices worldwide. This week’s newsletter comes to you from Caroline Preston, Hechinger’s managing editor, who writes our climate and education newsletter. You can sign up for the newsletter here.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The latest News,/news,,news, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Tech & Learning

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Brainscape

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Flashcards are a classic study tool , as beloved as they are simple. They can help you memorize complex theories, endless vocabulary, and the kind of declarative facts that pop up in exams. But are they the magical answer to all your study woes? Well, let’s not get too carried away. Flashcards are great for adaptive learning , but they aren't necessarily the most effective learning strategy for more practical, hands-on skills. and it's worth knowing this before you try to apply

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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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