Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 29, 2024

This post is written by Becky Keene, an educator, author, and speaker. Becky has been advocating for modern pedagogies in public education around the world for over twenty years. Currently, her favorite topics include generative AI, esports, and instructional coaching. You can get in touch at beckykeene.com In the past year, the idea of using artificial […] The post The SAMR dozen: 12 AI strategies for educators appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

Most of the schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn have one class per grade level. Over the past 10 years, the organization has seen increased enrollment of students with special needs and learning disabilities. While a recent report from the National Catholic Educational Association found that 7.8 percent of students at Catholic schools nationally self-reported a diagnosed disability, including a learning disability, that number is around 10 percent for students at the Catholic Schools of Brooklyn

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2024

The urgency for higher education institutions to integrate and create policies for using AI technology in the classroom is rapidly increasing. Colleges also must adequately account for its impact on their current and future workforce. I believe that placing people, not technology, at the center of these decisions is how educators should embrace AI, discover new ways of incorporating its capabilities, and use its power to promote equitable student success.

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Iterating Toward Openness

APRIL 29, 2024

It is absolutely critical that everyone who cares about technology-mediated learning understand this point. There is a seismic shift in perspective necessary from pre-generative AI technologies to generative AI technologies. It requires changes in the way we think about everything – from pedagogy to supporting infrastructure. I’ve been writing and speaking about this for months now, and I’m not alone.

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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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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

Writing lesson plans has traditionally been a big part of a teacher’s job. But this doesn’t mean they should be starting from a blank slate. Ideally, teachers are supposed to base their lessons on the textbooks, worksheets and digital materials that school leaders have spent a lot of time reviewing and selecting. But a recent national survey of more than 1,000 math teachers reveals that many are rejecting the materials they should be using and cobbling together their own.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes. As a result, girls and young women have a hard time exploring the subjects and picturing themselves in related roles.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

NEW ORLEANS — Last summer, Derrika Richard felt stuck. She didn’t have enough money to afford child care for her three youngest children, ages 1, 2 and 3. Yet the demands of caring for them on a daily basis made it impossible for Richard, who cuts and styles hair from her home, to work. One child care assistance program rejected her because she wasn’t working enough.

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 29, 2024

Equity can be found in many places in the school – on the walls, on bookshelves, and in policies. The best place to check for equity for multilingual learners is by examining teacher and student schedules. Tan Huynh describes the practices that lead to equitable scheduling. The post Equity for MLs Begins with Equitable Schedules first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2024

Today’s education leaders have unprecedented access to edtech products, but there’s no clear way to determine a product’s quality or effectiveness for learning. How can decision-makers know if a product meets learning standards and drives student achievement without a shared definition of what makes a product usable, valuable and effective? Recommended Resources ISTE’s Advancing Edtech Evaluation and Selection page includes a set of user-friendly resources designed to help teachers and education

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Online learning is critical for connecting students to opportunities Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms? 5 tips to keep online students motivated For more news on online learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The American International School of Freetown in Sierra Leone (AISF) has 90 students between the ages of three and 19, seven teachers and a director–an all-encompassing administrative role that is common in small international schools in

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

Every night before going to bed, Antonio would tuck in his three younger siblings. After school, he’d tinker with toy cars, or help his dad, a mechanic, fix things around the house. “He’s quiet, but he’s caring in his own way,” said his mother, Yanelie Marquez. The Hechinger Report is using her son’s middle name to protect his privacy. But four years ago, the then-12-year-old Antonio suddenly lost interest in everything and everyone.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

TeachAI , an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic Forum, announced the launch of a groundbreaking resource for education leaders and policymakers around the world – Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education. The development of this resource was led by AASA, CCSSO, Code.org, CoSN, COSSBA, Education Commission of the States, ExcelinEd, ETS, InnovateEDU, NASBE, NSBA, NEA, SEAMEO, and SETDA.

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techlearning

APRIL 29, 2024

With Star Wars Day (May the 4th) fast approaching, it's a good time to appreciate how far edtech has come

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The Thinking Stick

APRIL 29, 2024

This week Tricia interviews two of her alltime fav librarians about the role of librarians in cultivating AI literacy. Karina and Allie discuss the responsibility of librarians in fostering AI literacy, curating resources, and teaching AI ethics. They also explore the impact of social media algorithms on readers’ preferences and the importance of providing guidance in book recommendations.

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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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APRIL 29, 2024

More than two million papers reviewed by Turnitin's AI detection tool had at least 80% AI-generated content

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Marketplace K-12

APRIL 29, 2024

The Neal Awards, established in 1955, recognize outstanding business journalism. The post EdWeek Market Brief Wins National Award for Best Industry Coverage appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

PHOENIX – ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest announced a new partnership with Dreamscape Learn , making it the first elementary school in the country to offer students a dynamic new learning experience that blends the power of experiential pedagogy, cinematic engagement, and advanced virtual reality (VR) technology. Using the Dreamscape Learn platform , ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest teachers and grade 3-6 students can attend class in any imaginable virtual location relevant to their subject matter — generating unpr

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Marketplace K-12

APRIL 29, 2024

Jason Palmer's new public benefit corporation and PAC is focused on increasing the youth voting and activism political spectrum. The post Ed-Tech Investor Trades Longshot Presidential Campaign for Youth Advocacy Project appeared first on Market Brief.

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Hatch Early Learning, the leading provider of comprehensive early childhood education solutions, introduces a newly enhanced IgnitePanel, an interactive touchscreen display designed specifically for young learners paired with innovative, device-agnostic software. Featuring thousands of standards-aligned activities, teachers can seamlessly create Keep Reading Hatch Early Learning Unveils IgnitePanel The post Hatch Early Learning Unveils IgnitePanel appeared first on American Consortium for Equity

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 29, 2024

In today’s digital age, protecting eBooks from piracy is a pressing concern. Authors pour their hearts and souls into creating compelling narratives, only to find their works plundered by online pirates. This epidemic of digital theft robs creators of their hard-earned income and undermines the integrity of the creative process. But fear not! While digital piracy may seem like an unbeatable foe, there are steps you can take to safeguard your digital files.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education today announced that two of its innovative products have earned the coveted 2024 Global Brand Awards. Discovery Education Experience was recognized as the winner of the Global Brand Awards for the Excellence in Interactive Digital Keep Reading Discovery Education Honored with Global Brand Awards for Interactive Student Resources and Career Exploration Solution The post Discovery Education Honored with Global Brand Awards for Interactive Student Resourc

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 29, 2024

The educational sector has always been an ever-evolving landscape. New teaching approaches and student-centric programs are regularly implemented to enhance students’ learning experiences. Such transformations have reshaped the way learners engage with various educational curriculums and modules. With online and hybrid learning popularizing in recent years, eBooks are the new norm of learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2024

OVERVIEW: Our first Learning Revolution summit on AI: " Teaching and Learning with AI ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, from 12:00 - 2:30 pm US-Pacific Time. What effects do generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, tools, and applications have on learning and teaching? What impacts will they have on our educational abilities and activities, collaboration and communication, literacy, student agency, and independent, informal, and lifelong learning?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 29, 2024

In the growing digital age, readers have picked up the habit of reading eBooks, sometimes even over traditional paperbacks. eBooks, which are digital versions of traditional print books, have revolutionized the publishing industry. A critical component in this digital shift is the ePUB Reader SDK. An ePUB reader SDK allows the development of custom eBook apps, allowing more publishers to enter the world of digital publishing.

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Mark Smithers

APRIL 29, 2024

The field of neurotechnology has reached a significant turning point with the development of graphene-based implants, as highlighted in the recent article titled 'Graphene Implants Revolutionize Neural Therapy Advances.' This groundbreaking research, conducted by the prestigious Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) and the Universitat Autnoma de Barcelona (UAB), has the potential to revolutionize neuroscience and medical applications.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2024

From the three-paragraph essay to one that lives up to the purpose of essays is a big leap both scholastically and skills-wise. Here are four tips from the Ask a Tech Teacher team to get you started: How to Improve Essay Writing Skills: Abbie Kay from State of Writing Giving Tips and Strategies for Students Improving essay writing skills is crucial for students aiming to excel academically.

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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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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 29, 2024

Today, any activity that has an interactive element is highly valued, both online and offline. Whether it’s a webinar, a learning program, or an offline event, emphasis is placed on making the content engaging for attendees. The learning domain is also seeing a similar trend because interactivity enhances the absorption and retention of knowledge and, in turn, boosts learning effectiveness.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

I have taught at Columbia University for the better part of 25 years. Last Wednesday, I held office hours, as I do every week. I met with students and we talked about their classes, their essays on Shakespeare and Milton, their progress toward their respective degrees, and their feelings about graduation. We also spoke about their reactions to Columbia President Minouche Shafik’s recent Congressional testimony and her decision to authorize New York City police to break up the “Gaza Solidary Enca

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 29, 2024

The digital revolution in the last few years has brought a phenomenal change in the content consumption habits of modern readers. An increasing number of readers today are prioritizing eBooks over their printed counterparts because they can read any book at their own convenience. Data also suggests that the global number of users in the eBooks segment of the digital media market is forecasted to reach about 1.2 billion users by 2029.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 29, 2024

In today’s digital age, Learning Management Systems (LMS) are a must for organizations looking to improve their training programs. These systems offer a modern, more flexible, and accessible way of learning. One popular LMS is Moodle, known for its versatility and powerful features. It’s an open-source platform, meaning it’s free to use and can be customized to fit different needs.

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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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