EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Ruben Puentedura developed the SAMR model in 2010 to help schools integrate technology into teaching and learning. SAMR stands for the four tiers in this education model: substitution, augmentation, modification and redefinition. In schools that have implemented the SAMR model in their classrooms, teachers use technology as a way to enhance learning rather as a replacement for instruction.
The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 4, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, we’re exploring one of the most exciting and relevant topics in education— teaching kids to code. Featuring insights from leading computer science educators, this episode provides actionable strategies, tools, and ideas to make coding education engaging for all ages.
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Digital Promise
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The post How I’m Using Data Gloves to Improve Communication Between Deaf and Hearing People appeared first on Digital Promise.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 9, 2024
A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. These spaces empower students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills while working on real-world projects. Key features are: Tools and Equipment : Basic Tools : Screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, and measuring devices.
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
DECEMBER 8, 2024
A few weeks back, my friend Monica Burns reached out and asked to share some insight on my favorite artificial intelligence (AI) tool for a blog post she was writing. Since she was gathering perspectives from numerous educators, I wanted to avoid the well-known tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini. Thus, my decision was easy as I was able to zero in on one that I use routinely, which not only helps me when coaching, but also can be invaluable to practicing school leaders.
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Extra monitors are a game-changer for traders, enabling simultaneous tracking of key indicators like MACD, RSI, and OBV while keeping an eye on live trends and portfolio performance. Whether you’re focused on stocks, commodities, foreign exchange, cryptocurrency, or a mix of everything, the added screen space provides deeper insights and faster decision-making to keep you ahead in the market.
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Ditch That Textbook
DECEMBER 5, 2024
It's that special time at the end of the year that your students anticipate excitedly.Winter break? Christmas? New Year's Eve?Please. It's the release of Spotify Wrapped! In case you haven't heard: Spotify Wrapped is a summary of everything you've listened to throughout the calendar year. Early in December every year, Spotify uses Wrapped to […] The post Spotify Wrapped-style learning: Free template + class activities appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The post How Frugal Innovation Inspires Students Resourcefulness and Creativity appeared first on Digital Promise.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Here’s the outline for a seminar I teach in schools before the holiday break, to excite teachers about what they can accomplish “the second half” of the school year: Every year, I make New Year resolutions and ignore them. I don’t promise to fulfill them. I don’t even check my progress and revise as needed. I make-and-forget, check it off the New Year’s To Do list and move on.
EdTech4Beginners
DECEMBER 7, 2024
As educators around the world are realizing, there are many benefits to using AI to plan and deliver online lessons. This transformative technology has the potential to drastically streamline teachers workloads, while also making learning experiences more engaging, personalized and accessible for students. Business leaders in all different industries are already integrating the technology into their working practices.
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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.
Teacher Reboot Camp
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Every child deserves a champion an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be. Rita Pierson Around this time of year, I like to help students get into the giving spirit. One way is to introduce websites and apps that help others I will be sharing these digital platforms along with teaching ideas regularly this month with the hashtag #DigiGift on social media ( Facebook (ShellyTerrell), BlueSky (S
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
I cant tell you how often I hear, My video doesnt work, but continue with the meeting and I will troubleshoot the issue after this call. Being forced to rely on audio more than video for some K12 administrative meetings is as common today as the sound of dogs barking in the background. These realities underscore the importance of solutions such as the Poly Studio X50 video bar.
EdNews Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2024
California Community Colleges are all in. From their annual Futures Summit on September 10 to their work with AI in fighting admissions fraud, the 116 colleges of the California Community College system plan to be front and center in the use of AI Technologies. One factor that has really moved the colleges along is the very high incidence of admissions fraud, which according to the state chancellors office, is dealing with some very troubling numbers.
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The post How Esports in Classrooms is Increasing Interest in STEM Activities and Encouraging Student Leadership appeared first on Digital Promise.
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Need a few websites to fill in free minutes? Here are holiday websites that will keep students busy while teaching them ( click for updates to list ): 12 Days of Christmas 55 Christmas Project Ideas for Elementary Schoolage Students Christmas Celebrations Across the World (video) Christmas puzzles and games Christmashistoryfun video Christmas Traditions Around the World (video) Gift Hunt –updated version of 12 Days of Christmas–just as much fun Holiday Crossword Holiday Elf Games Hol
Edsurge
DECEMBER 6, 2024
For years educators have been trying to glean lessons about learners and the learning process from the data traces that students leave with every click in a digital textbook , learning management system or other online learning tool. Its an approach known as learning analytics. These days, proponents of learning analytics are exploring how the advent of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools bring new possibilities and raise new ethical questions for the practice.
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 2, 2024
How to Achieve a Dramatic & Atmospheric Style in Photos I wanted to share a few photography tips, but this time related to editing, using Adobe Lightroom. This is the keystone to achieving my dramatic and atmospheric style in my photos. Tip 1 – Tone Curve Fade This is a standard tone curve in a typical S shape, you may be familiar with the S-curve, and I use a variant of this for most of my edits.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Schools face significant cyber challenges. In K12, IT teams may be under-resourced, with limited budgets and personnel. Meanwhile, the shift to digital learning has expanded the attack surface, and most end users are kids, who may not be well versed in cybersecurity best practices. In this environment, endpoint detection and response is a crucial defense, providing real-time monitoring of devices and networks.
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.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Key points: Educators can guide students to navigate an AI-driven future responsibly Equitable access to AI is a problem–the solution is professional learning How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern technology, influencing industries from healthcare to entertainment.
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The post New Advisory Committee Focuses on Strengthening STEM Pathways in San Diego appeared first on Digital Promise.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Lou Holtz, the University of Notre Dames erudite ex-coach, entrusted with turning UND football players into graduates, once exhorted, How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser. High School is like the second half, and youre about to find out if youre a winner.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The need to teach responsible and ethical digital habits has never been more pressing. For students, digital citizenship isn’t just a skill — it’s essential to navigating everything from staying connected with their friends to learning about the world around them, to preparing for college and career. But with technology advancing so quickly, how can we help young people make healthy choices?
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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
edWeb.net
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Check out the top 2024 edWebinars and edLeader Panels of the year! edWeb presented over 400 new programs in 2024 on so many timely topics for PreK-12 educators. It’s always interesting to see what’s trending with the highest registrations for the year. The rankings are based on the number of registrations the programs received. All of the programs are available to view on-demand.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Despite challenges such as increasing workloads, burnout and staff shortages, schools have new opportunities to innovate. According to a Gallup poll, 44% of K12 workers reported being always or very often burned out at work. Earlier this year, the U.N. issued a global alert regarding a teacher shortage, and 44 million more primary and secondary teachers will be needed worldwide by 2030, according to UNESCO.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 9, 2024
High school students in a calculus class. A 2024 survey of college admissions officers shows that many give extra weight to applicants with calculus on their transcripts. Credit: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) Calculus can be a miserable slog for many high schoolers. Its estimated that 20 percent of students (about 800,000 a year) take the subject, generally when they are seniors.
Digital Promise
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The post District to District Collaboration Drives Innovation for Computational Thinking Pathways appeared first on Digital Promise.
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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Holiday gifts for teachers are a challenge. If your child has many teachers, it’s difficult to find a personalized gift for each that is both affordable and valued. For me, as a teacher, I am always happy with a gift certificate that works anywhere but there are time-proven gifts that don’t sound sounds like “money” Most popular gifts When I chat with teacher friends, here are the most popular gifts they’ve gotten over the years.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The theme song of a podcast may only play for a few seconds at the beginning and ending of an episode, but the short clip sets the tone for the show. In searching for a theme song that fit, I spent hours clicking around on online music libraries including the Free Music Archive for songs with just the right mix of seriousness and playfulness to encapsulate our weekly interview show about the future of learning.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Key points: AI tools give dyslexic students a chance to learn without the constraints of traditional methods Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs For more news on dyslexia interventions, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As a student who has personally navigated the challenges of dyslexia, I understand the obstacles learners with this condition face daily.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 4, 2024
There are many technologies that help keep a school running smoothly. Some of these are obvious, while others work in the background to keep everyone on track. Clocks, bells and paging systems may not be the flashiest educational technology tools in K–12 buildings, but without these systems, the school day would fall apart for lack of structure. Whereas schools are regularly refreshing their other technologies, such as networks and student devices, there’s less emphasis on modernizing bell and p
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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