The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence is the topic of conversation for anyone who cares about learning, scholarship, and the future of our world, and rightly so. The job losses are supposed to be staggering. The World Economic Forum predicted in 2020 that AI would take away 85 million jobs ; however, this powerful phenomenon would create 97 million new jobs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2024

Before trying this lesson, start with Photoshop for Fifth Graders: The First Step is Word, Autofixes , cloning , and cropping. Don’t worry. It’s not hard–just the basics. Ready? Let’s start with what Adobe Photoshop is–a grown-up KidPix, and the default photo-editing program for anyone serious about graphics. This series of projects (available in 55 Technology Projects for the Digital Classroom Volume I ) introduces students to a traditionally-challenging program in an easy to understand

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

In an ongoing effort to tackle inequities in digital skills and science, technology, engineering and math fields, Dell Technologies introduced its Girls Who Game program to San Carlos Apache Tribe students in Arizona’s San Carlos Unified School District No. 20. Girls Who Game, which was started in 2019 in partnership with Microsoft and Intel, has grown to include more than 75 clubs around the world.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 21, 2024

The post How Can Educational Leaders Strengthen Digital Equity in an Age of AI? appeared first on Digital Promise.

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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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EdNews Daily

MARCH 21, 2024

By Kiran Kodithala In our lifetimes, the most important technological advancements may arguably include cellular phones, the internet, and digital payments, each revolutionizing how we communicate, access information, and conduct transactions. The advent of smartphones has further intensified these effects, making these technologies indispensable in daily life.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2024

Ask just about anyone what’s behind the downward spiral of youth mental health today, and chances are that social media will be on their list of causes. While it’s true that young people are increasingly struggling with mental health issues at the same time social media usage is ballooning, today’s available research simply hasn’t found one of those to be the driving force behind the other — in sum, correlation does not equal causation.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Key points: Smart policy decisions are needed to support bilingual education 5 practical ways to support English learners in the classroom 3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences For more news on learning with edtech, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Millions of students within the United States public school system are non-native English speakers.

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techlearning

MARCH 21, 2024

Simple strategies for effectively teaching AI to girls from Tara Chklovski, Founder and CEO of Technovation, and Shanika Hope, Director of Tech Education at Google

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Baldwin, NY – Youth mental health is a crisis nationwide. Many are struggling to manage the stress and complications of everyday life. Studies show that students who are healthy both physically and mentally are more likely to excel in all aspects of academic achievement, including academic performance, education behavior, and cognitive skills and attitudes.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 21, 2024

Author of “In The Small Paces” Professor and humanitarian Fred Mednick is our guest. He is the founder of Teachers Without Borders,the award winning international organization helping educators and education in developing countries. The post TEACHER CHANGEMAKERS WORLDWIDE AND THE POWER OF HUMAN AGENCY appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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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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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2024

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Higher Education newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Thursday with trends and top stories about higher education. When Carlos Sanchez immigrated to Grand Rapids, Michigan, from Mexico City 25 years ago, he’d already completed two years of college at Universidad Iberoamericana, and he was determined to finish his degree.

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techlearning

MARCH 21, 2024

Strategies and tech tools to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

New York City, NY – In the Footsteps of History, an adventure-based educational platform is proud to announce the release of its newest immersive learning game, In the Footsteps of Matthew Henson , which was made in partnership with 3D experts, Ultisim. This learning module illuminates the remarkable journey of Matthew Henson, an African American explorer who achieved a monumental feat in the early 20th century by becoming the first person to reach the North Pole.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 21, 2024

The Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), a leader in innovative educational services delivery, is proud to partner with Deeper Learning Global to host the inaugural Deeper Learning New York conference (DLNY 2024) on July 16-17, 2024. Taking place Keep Reading Ulster BOCES to Host Inaugural Deeper Learning NY Conference The post Ulster BOCES to Host Inaugural Deeper Learning NY Conference appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

Have you ever found yourself standing before your class, explaining a math concept for the umpteenth time, only to see a sea of confused faces staring back at you? It’s a moment many educators experience, signaling a disconnect that’s neither the fault of the teacher nor the students. This common scenario underscores the urgent need […] The post 10 Best Math Intervention Strategies for Struggling Students first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Key points: Visitor management is an increasingly large part of school safety policy 4 considerations for school safety solutions How to start solving your school bullying problem For more news on school safety, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One crucial aspect of school safety is monitoring who comes on and off campus, including visitors.

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SplashLearn

MARCH 21, 2024

Easter is a special time of year celebrated by people all around the world. It’s a season filled with joy, where families come together to enjoy traditions like Easter egg hunts, delicious meals, and, of course, the arrival of the Easter Bunny. One of the most delightful ways to celebrate Easter, especially with kids, is […] The post 11 Best Easter Poems for Kids in 2024 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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