Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 22, 2024

As educators, we're always on the lookout for innovative ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. The new and exciting world of AI offers lots of ways to do this. Microsoft Designer, a powerful tool for creating AI generated images, provides a fantastic opportunity to blend technology and creativity in the classroom. All […] The post Capture creativity with Microsoft Designer prompts in the classroom appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Seventeen years ago, the biggest concerns for a K–12 IT department were adware, popups and viruses. Today’s security threats are much more complex. We have to worry about scams, phishing emails and malicious code embedded in emails or even images. People see education as an area where you may not need heavy security, but the truth is quite the opposite.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 22, 2024

Here are popular online resources to teach about news sources for kids ( click here for updates to this list ): Allsides (news stories compared across multiple political perspectives) Breaking News –from Class Tools, create your own screen BBC News (app) C News for kids Kids News – Current Events Listenwise Newsela –news for kids, reformatted at different reading levels News-o-matic for kids (app) NewseumEd News for Kids –free Newspaper Navigator –from the Library of Congress; search endless

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Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2024

Participating in Digital Promise's Cybersecurity Pathways Initiative has expanded what students and teachers thought possible for themselves.

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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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EdNews Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Will this help my child? That is the question we always hear from parents of children with an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD) when they come across our cognitive training and assessment programs. We’ll start with the short answer and then we’ll dig in a little deeper. The short answer is we can’t say for sure. There are some things about autism for which there is widespread consensus.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2024

This article is part of a three-article series dedicated to harnessing powerful technology for powerful learning. In the articles, we share the perspectives of HP Teaching Fellows. Read the other articles here and here. Educators can harness content creation as a powerful tool to foster creativity and inclusion in the classroom by implementing a variety of strategies that engage students, cater to diverse learning needs and encourage a culture of collaboration and respect.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2024

The post Reflecting on the Adventure: Recap of Edcamp XP: Games in Education appeared first on Digital Promise.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2024

“I am the next target,” says Stanford professor Jo Boaler, who is the subject of an anonymous complaint accusing her of a “reckless disregard for accuracy.” Credit: Photo provided by Jo Boaler Jo Boaler is a professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education with a devoted following of teachers who cheer her call to make math education more exciting.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2024

Key points: Neurodiversity deserves a place in game-based learning design How to weave video game principles into the classroom 3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies For more news on game-based learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Applying the principles and practices of inclusive design in game-based learning can expand access to rich learning experiences to a neurodiverse group of learners, according to a new whitepaper from Kahoot!

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 22, 2024

In the busy world of education, amidst lesson planning, curriculum development, prioritizing safety and security and addressing our administrative duties, it’s easy to overlook the emotional well-being of our faculty and staff. Yet, as leaders in education, it’s imperative to Keep Reading Prioritizing Emotional Well-Being: The Foundation of Humanitarian Leadership in Education The post Prioritizing Emotional Well-Being: The Foundation of Humanitarian Leadership in Education appeared

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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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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2024

The post Announcing the 2024 Ciena Solutions Challenge Sustainability Awards appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2024

Around this time four years ago, a seismic event was rippling across education. In April 2020, teachers were beginning to realize that their schools’ closures would not be all that temporary. They’d need to make do with haphazard plans for distance learning through the end of the school year — perhaps longer. For most educators, the pandemic was a defining moment in their careers, a situation more disruptive than they could’ve imagined.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2024

Key points: Promoting student well-being is best done through a dual model resilience and risk framework Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it? For more news on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub The pandemic shined a light on the mental health crisis facing our students–but student well-being is not a new phenomenon.

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The Thinking Stick

APRIL 22, 2024

In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Chris Linsell, a real estate technologist, about the intersection between technology and real estate. They discuss the disruptions happening in the real estate industry and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the profession. Chris emphasizes the importance of soft skills, such as emotional intelligence, in addition to technical skills.

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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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techlearning

APRIL 22, 2024

Explaining AI use in your classroom to your students' families can help eliminate fears and build support

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 21, 2024

As pre-service teachers anticipate their first classrooms, former Kansas TOY and teacher educator Curtis Chandler is ready with expert strategies to help them select the right schools and successfully complete the interview process. He stresses staying positive and being persistent. The post Tactics for Landing Your First Teaching Job first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2024

Malvern, PA – Frontline Education , a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the release of its inaugural “K-12 Lens: A Survey Report from Frontline Education.” The comprehensive report, developed by the Frontline Research & Learning Institute (Institute), highlights the company’s commitment to understanding emerging trends impacting school leaders and districts across the country.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 22, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, safeguarding your creative works has never been more critical. The internet offers incredible opportunities to reach a global audience. However, it also opens the door to potential theft and piracy of your valuable content. With the surge in online publishing, eBook DRM has emerged as a crucial ally for authors, publishers, and content creators.

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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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techlearning

APRIL 22, 2024

Google Gemini, formerly known as Bard, is the latest AI tool available to educators

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 22, 2024

If you have been wondering how you can move on when Jamboard sunsets in December, Kathleen Palmieri has found a super next-generation tool developed through a collaboration of Google – FigJam by Figma – that offers easy transition and improved tools. See her overview and tips. The post As Jamboard Sunsets, What Is on the Horizon? first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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techieMusings

APRIL 23, 2024

When it comes to making solid, snappy, video content without extensive edits, it’s all about your preparation. With mmhmm , we can lay out our video in advance, scene by scene, to create a polished-looking video with minimal editing needed. Our secret is going to be that we’ll be setting up several “slides” in advance to make our recording really clean.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 22, 2024

Interactive digital textbooks are increasingly being adopted in K12 educational institutions as they hold the power to transform a students’ study experience. Gone are the days when students had to go through pages and pages of text-heavy traditional textbooks. With these digital textbooks on platforms like KITABOO , students can scroll through engaging content, watch videos, listen to text audio, and enjoy their study experience.

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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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SplashLearn

APRIL 22, 2024

How often do you run out of ideas to keep your homeschooler engaged and learning? Homeschooling is way different from regular schooling, and that’s exactly why finding varied fun activities for homeschoolers is so important. Keeping your child engaged and learning without getting bored is a big part of homeschooling success. When kids are homeschooled, […] The post 15 Best Activities for Homeschoolers first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 22, 2024

iCEV, a leading producer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) curriculum, industry certification preparation and testing, and data management, congratulates the winners of the 2024 All-Star Automotive Technology Competition sponsored by the South Carolina Transportation Education and Business Alliance (SCTEBA) Keep Reading iCEV Congratulates the Winners of the 2024 All-Star Automotive Technology Competition The post iCEV Congratulates the Winners of the 2024 All-Star Automotive Technology C

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

APRIL 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for teachers. Google Chrome, a staple in many classrooms, continuously rolls out updates that can significantly enhance teaching and learning experiences. Explore the latest Chrome features, focusing on those most relevant to educators. Whether you’re a seasoned Chrome user or just.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 22, 2024

When a new product or software is launched, it immediately sparks curiosity and enthusiasm. Similarly, when the concept of eLearning for professionals was introduced, it sparked a similar eagerness. Today, the competition in eLearning training solutions has intensified, and simply deploying a learning management system isn’t necessarily the best solution.

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Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions

The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.

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SplashLearn

APRIL 22, 2024

Are you looking for ways to support your preschooler’s literacy development? Literacy activities for preschoolers are essential for building foundational skills in reading and writing, which are crucial for their future academic success. This blog will cover what literacy skills entail for preschoolers, outline the benefits of engaging them in language and literacy activities, and […] The post 15 Best Literacy Activities for Preschoolers in 2024 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Key points: Work-based learning models help students engage in meaningful learning opportunities and prepare for the workforce Igniting student curiosity through career exploration The exposure gap is blocking students’ ability to envision future careers For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As work-based learning models grow in popularity, a new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) highlights key themes in recently-passed state legislation

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2024

I grew up in extreme poverty. The ability to access a free, high-quality education in North Texas changed my life. I benefited greatly from the ways community colleges meet students where they are and wrap their arms around them. Classes were small, and I had a clear sense of belonging, despite being the first in my family to go to college. I still remember having deep discussions with my English professor about author Larry McMurtry.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 22, 2024

For authors and content creators, the Internet is a great platform to publish and promote their work. However, the downside is that the ease of sharing content on the Internet gives rise to the inherent risks of piracy and copyright infringement. When it comes to copyright and intellectual property protection, creating DRM-protected eBooks can help authors and publishers safeguard their works.

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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