Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2024

Cybersecurity threats in K-12 schools are a growing concern as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. Some common cybersecurity threats faced by K-12 schools include data breaches, BYOD policies, unsecured WiFi networks, insider threats, and lack of security awareness training. It’s this last that’s addressed by this article from Smartbrief: Program teaches cybersecurity to K-12 administrators Ohio’s Sinclai

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Digital Promise

APRIL 16, 2024

When educators participate in PLNs, they can enhance skills and keep up with the latest education trends.

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Education Elements

APRIL 16, 2024

Nation-wide, building literacy in our children is a persistent challenge. So much of a challenge that according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, more than 60 percent of American fourth graders are not proficient readers. Other research has shown that 95% of students are cognitively capable of reading proficiently , which indicates that lacking literacy isn’t the result of students’ capabilities; it’s the consequence of instruction failing to access and amplify students’ potent

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Waterford

APRIL 16, 2024

Every April, the literary world comes alive with rhythm and rhyme as we celebrate National Poetry Month. For elementary school teachers, this month is an opportunity to practice early literacy skills and foster a love for poetry and language. Curious how to teach poetry to early elementary students? Use this resource round-up to find engaging books and activities that will make National Poetry Month an enriching experience for your students.

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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.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2024

Remember all the hype around the metaverse in education? Just two years ago it seemed like a 3D virtual realm for education was imminent: Facebook had changed its name to Meta , to signal its giant bet on the VR space, and it had launched TV ads showing classes happening in new immersive worlds; several college campuses started building replicas of their physical campuses in VR spaces , in part with money from Meta; and think tanks were issuing reports on how to best harness VR spaces for educat

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N2Y

APRIL 16, 2024

Students can design t-shirts for their person in Today’s Weather! Contest runs April 22–May 6, 2024. The post News2you T-Shirt Design Contest appeared first on n2y.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Key points: Students benefit from access to effective counselors 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom 5 ways to use inquiry-based learning to make math more relevant For more news on the STEM gender gap, visit eSN’s STEM hub New research from the Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) finds that female students may be more likely to stick with STEM curriculum when they receive support from high school guidance counselors.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 16, 2024

Okay, so you’re going to college. But will the college you pick still have its lights on by the time you get to graduation? It’s a question more and more families are asking as universities and colleges face financial and enrollment challenges, close or merge. We’ll tell you what schools are doing to stay alive, what happens to students when they shut down and how to check on the financial health of colleges.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 16, 2024

All about equity and language access with Translate Live with Jennifer Quigley and Jason Velasco … and how you can use it in your school and classroom The post TRANSLATE LIVE : AI AND LANGUAGE ACCESS IN SCHOOLS appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

MADISON, WIS. – Demco , a leading learning environments company, announces the acquisition of all assets related to StickTogether LLC , a collection of uniqueand collaborative team-building activities and products. The acquisition reinforces Demco’sinvestment and growth in the pre-K–12 space and helps accelerate StickTogether’s mission of providing inclusive activities where participants can relax, be themselves, connect with others, and be part of something special.

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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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SplashLearn

APRIL 16, 2024

Ever felt a mix of joy and worry watching a kid clutch a crayon for the first time? If you’re nodding, you’re not alone. Figuring out how to teach kids to write is a common puzzle for many of us. It’s that first big step from messy lines to meaningful words. Surprisingly, teaching kids to […] The post How to Teach Kids to Write in 9 Easy Steps first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 16, 2024

While fostering each student’s individuality, any seasoned educator will admit that certain types of personalities are present in any class. Knowing them and finding a unique approach to each of them may be one of the most valuable keys to successful teaching. Representing plagiarism checker and advocating original writing, we believe that a balance between celebrating each student’s individuality and developing some methods based on the learners’ types is crucial.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 16, 2024

The Fentanyl Crisis In Our Libraries: Awareness and a Safe Response Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security / Safe Librarian Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Fentanyl, a synthetic opiate, is now the leading cause of death for adults 18 to 45 in this country. When it’s used--either by smoking it, injecting it, or consuming it in pill form--even a small amount causes respiratory failure and the person simply stops breathing.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Key points: Generative AI can be a driving force in democratizing access to high-quality education Track the latest on AI in education Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The idea of integrating generative AI into classrooms has sparked nonstop debate since it appeared on the scene.

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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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