The CoolCatTeacher
JANUARY 22, 2024
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching is hard. And over time, it can become very easy to let frustration and history cause you to stop trying. I know, I know. Yoda says, “Do or do not, but there is no try.” However, in this case, Yoda was wrong. In teaching, we certainly have many things we try.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 22, 2024
As K–12 schools continue to incorporate modern audiovisual tech into the classroom for a more impactful and engaging learning experience, the need for a smooth, integrated workflow has become increasingly apparent. It’s a challenge some ed tech companies are solving with an Ecosystem as a Service strategy. ViewSonic is one such company. Expanding on its EaaS product line, the recently released ViewBoard IFP52 2ED display offers greater ease of integration and security, both key benefits for teac
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 22, 2024
National Handwriting Day is celebrated on January 23rd each year. It is a day dedicated to promoting the importance of handwriting and encouraging people to embrace the art of writing by hand. This day was established to honor the birthday of John Hancock, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, known for his prominent and stylish signature on the Declaration of Independence.
Digital Promise
JANUARY 22, 2024
School districts who are part of a working group on SEL and learning differences share progress on their initiatives thus far.
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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.
Edsurge
JANUARY 22, 2024
When Satya Nitta worked at IBM, he and a team of colleagues took on a bold assignment: Use the latest in artificial intelligence to build a new kind of personal digital tutor. This was before ChatGPT existed, and fewer people were talking about the wonders of AI. But Nitta was working with what was perhaps the highest-profile AI system at the time, IBM’s Watson.
eSchool News
JANUARY 22, 2024
Key points: In today’s schools, leaders must be prepared for continuous learning See article: For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine See article: How to work for equity of access in classrooms For more news on school leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page There was a time when we believed that once you knew how to do something then that was it.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
JANUARY 22, 2024
Key points: States should take steps to strengthen teachers’ reading instruction See article: The science of reading, beyond phonics See article: What’s next for literacy learning? For more news on reading policy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page New data and analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) show that while many states seek to improve literacy outcomes for students, they focus too little on a key component to strong implementation and sustainability: e
techlearning
JANUARY 22, 2024
As more of my students have submitted AI-generated work, I’ve gotten better at recognizing it.
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 22, 2024
Our students are struggling. As a college president and a clinical psychologist, I know this well. Recent headlines tell a distressing story about the mental health of college students. While the news articles are alarming, it is worth noting that much of the data they cite comes from self-reporting by students. This self-reporting gives us important insights into how our students are feeling, but it is not equivalent to clinical diagnoses.
MiddleWeb
JANUARY 22, 2024
Ron Williamson and Barbara Blackburn describe ways leaders can effectively advocate for schools by developing strategic alliances with local officials, internal groups in schools and external groups in the community. It can be time consuming but definitely worth the effort! The post How to Build Alliances in Your Local Communities first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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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.
Marketplace K-12
JANUARY 22, 2024
The deal is the latest in a series of acquisitions made by PowerSchool over the last decade. The post K-12 Dealmaking: PowerSchool Acquires Allovue K-12 Budgeting Software appeared first on Market Brief.
techlearning
JANUARY 22, 2024
Presentations.AI uses the power of ChatGPT to make creating presentations easier than ever.
The Thinking Stick
JANUARY 22, 2024
Our special guest today: Dr. Tony Walker serves on the executive team of The Jed Foundation (“JED”) – a national nonprofit that serves as a thought leader on school mental health and youth suicide prevention. JED works within Higher Education Institutions and PK-12 schools and districts to help leaders build systems that promote more positive mental health outcomes for youth.
techlearning
JANUARY 22, 2024
We test the best free AI-powered quiz generation tools for teachers.
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
JANUARY 22, 2024
NAPERVILLE, Illiois and MOORE, Oklahoma (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens , a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its collaboration with Moore Public Schools (MPS), Oklahoma’s fourth-largest public school district. Together, they aim to bolster safety measures across the district by deploying Metrasens Ultra detection systems, ensuring a secure environment for extracurricular events at 35 campus sites and various large venues.
Mark Smithers
JANUARY 22, 2024
In 2024, the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has expanded dramatically, offering innovative solutions across various industries. From content creation to social media management, these tools are redefining efficiency and creativity. In this comprehensive review, we’ll explore some of the top AI tools of the year, including Writesonic, Tweet Hunter, and a couple of other noteworthy mentions.
eSchool News
JANUARY 22, 2024
LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoGuardian, the leading company delivering proven solutions to create effective, engaging, and safer learning environments, today unveiled a unified ecosystem for its curriculum and instruction products under a new name: Pear Deck Learning. Available now to school districts nationwide, Pear Deck Learning offers a comprehensive ecosystem of tools for instruction, engagement, assessment, and intervention that is rooted in learning science and designed to help
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JANUARY 22, 2024
We've just posted a new "Ask Dr. Steve" blog post by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : " Praying, Meditating, or Sleeping?" Dear Dr. Steve - Our Code of Conduct prohibits patrons from sleeping in the library. Our staff is quite lenient on this issue and they usually just “verbally nudge people awake” and remind them about the rule.
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.
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 22, 2024
Educators have long debated the best way to teach, especially the subjects of science and math. One side favors direct instruction, where teachers tell students what they need to know or students read it from textbooks. Some call it explicit or traditional instruction. The other side favors inquiry, where students conduct experiments and figure out the answers themselves like a scientist would.
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