Tue.Dec 14, 2021

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Schools and States Continue to Seek Connectivity Solutions for Students

EdTech Magazine

When they transitioned to remote learning during the pandemic, many K–12 schools encountered challenges trying to ensure all students could access course materials and instruction. Although some districts were able to distribute mobile hotspots or direct families to low-cost residential broadband options, schools in rural locations faced an additional hurdle — a lack of available internet service that students could connect to.

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Best practices for a great school-community collaboration

Neo LMS

Previously, we discussed why building school-community partnerships is important and how it benefits students and teachers alike. . In a nutshell, the most significant advantage is providing real-life examples, so students have a better idea of what they are learning. This type of collaboration also makes lessons more relevant for students. Additionally, it’s an excellent way for teachers to develop professionally by keeping in touch with like-minded collaborators. .

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14 Holiday Websites and 9+ Projects

Ask a Tech Teacher

Need a few websites to fill in free minutes? Here are Holiday websites that will keep students busy while teaching them: 12 Days of Christmas. Christmas Celebrations Across the World (video). Christmas puzzles and games. Christmas—history—fun video. Christmas Traditions Around the World (video). Gift Hunt –updated version of 12 Days of Christmas–just as much fun.

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Five Ways To Improve Learning Standards In Education

EdTech4Beginners

The education system changes constantly. It never stays in one place because of new technologies and innovative learning techniques that move it forward. The two most important questions that have always been around are: What must-have skills should educators teach students? What are the ways of improving learning standards in education? For years, we have been striving to develop an education system that would create bright and creative minds to adapt to upcoming changes and make innovations.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

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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How Can Colleges Break Out of the Funk of Low Morale?

Edsurge

Low morale of professors and college leaders is turning out to be one of the biggest issues in higher ed this year. Just look at the “most read” list here at EdSurge over the past few months, and you’ll notice that the top headlines involve demoralization and burnout. And social-media chatter about these articles—and similar stories in other publications—shows an increasing sense of being fed up by working conditions on the nation’s campuses nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Best Holiday Gifts for Teachers: A Story

EdNews Daily

By Janis Effner “Are we watching Polar Express today, Miss?” my students yelled as they ran into my classroom. It was the last day of school before Winter Break, and everything was getting louder as the day progressed. My stressful week with excited students who decided they no longer wanted to listen or do work was almost over. With mixed emotions of vacation joy and thoughts of ‘Why didn’t I call in sick?

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The Journey BEYOND Interoperability

EdNews Daily

By Chris Rose It’s almost 2022, and in your tech stack discussions, interoperability is table stakes and should serve as the very basic starting point for a much larger goal. The goal of EdTech is simple, but as we know, it is not simply reached. It should be to SERVE the learning community. This includes not only teachers and students, it includes supporting all school employees including teachers, administrators, administrative assistants, aids, coaches, bus drivers, and everyone connec

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A handful of colleges are finally providing training in a way consumers want it: fast

The Hechinger Report

ORLANDO, Fla. — Cory Orr was working 70 hours a week in three jobs, often pulling double shifts at the chain restaurant where he was assistant kitchen manager. A divorced dad, he was raising three kids and a younger sister but worked so many weekends that he seldom saw them. At 38, he could count on one hand the number of vacations he’d taken. This story also appeared in National Public Radio and WMFE.

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The Best Holiday Gifts

EdNews Daily

By Janis Effner “Are we watching Polar Express today, Miss?” my students yelled as they ran into my classroom. It was the last day of school before Winter Break, and everything was getting louder as the day progressed. My stressful week with excited students who decided they no longer wanted to listen or do work was almost over. With mixed emotions of vacation joy and thoughts of ‘Why didn’t I call in sick?

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4 things to help a school principal lead through the pandemic

eSchool News

Despite vaccinations being distributed in record-breaking time, the COVID surge continues to be a wearisome reality for the third consecutive school year. The ongoing pandemic has created an unprecedented crisis evoking strong and divisive emotions and disrupting PreK-12 education. A school principal leading in these demanding and chaotic circumstances faces relentless pressures, limited options, and sleepless nights. .

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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The Complete Guide to Building a Technological Curriculum

EdNews Daily

By Hugo Aguirre In line with the skyrocketing usage of new technologies in our everyday lives and workplace, the demand for technological skills, both in programming and technology applications, is expected to increase by more than 50% over the next decade. According to the same source, the need for complex cognitive skills, such as problem-solving and analytical skills, will increase by one-third.

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Bouncy the Service Dog, from Ripple Effects

TeacherCast

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff talks with Anita Compart, an early childhood special education teacher, and Alice Ray, CEO of Ripple Effects. Today, they are here to talk about social-emotional learning (SEL) and specifically, Bouncy, an animatronic service dog. This breathing, huggable animatronic service dog anchors an SEL program that helps young children feel safe and learn how to self-calm when stressed.

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When it comes to edtech, it’s not about the tools, but how you use them

eSchool News

In this week’s Getting There: Innovations in Education, Editor at Large Kevin Hogan explores how to get the most impact out of the edtech tools in your district. Also in this podcast: New cyber security standards attempt to help secure district networks through awareness. Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, Executive Director of Learning, Providence Public Schools on the power of human networks.

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Community Service in Social Studies Class

MiddleWeb

Jennifer Ingold believes the best way to engage her students in American history is by showing them how much they can learn about their past and future from exploring their own community. Learn about her methods, check out her slides and read about several student projects. The post Community Service in Social Studies Class first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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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Wayfair Professional Celebrates Local Teacher in Third Annual Dream Classroom Giveaway

eSchool News

BOSTON, Massachusetts – December 14, 2021 – Wayfair (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, announced today the winner of the third annual Dream Classroom Giveaway, a contest awarding one U.S. teacher with a full classroom makeover. Conducted by the Education division of Wayfair Professional , Wayfair’s business-to-business program, nominations from the public were accepted through a contest website earlier this year.

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The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2021

Shake Up Learning

The post The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2021 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Here are the BEST Blog Posts and Podcasts of 2021! I have put together a list of the BEST and most popular Shake Up Learning blog posts and podcast episodes from 2021. These posts are loaded with the BEST teacher tips and lesson ideas of the year. A special thank you to all the Shake Up Learning readers and listeners.

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Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education Invite High School Students to Win $30,000 in Prizes from the Trade Champions Challenge

eSchool News

Silver Spring, Md. (Monday, December 13, 2021) – Supporting students on their pathway to STEM success, Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education invite students to join the new Trade Champions Challenge. The Challenge introduces students to the unique opportunities offered through trade careers, encouraging them to consider a new career or education path.

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4 Ways To Not Let Others Dim Your Light

The Principal of Change

Today’s “revisit” post, originally shared in 2017, was written at a time when I can honestly say I was struggling with my own self-doubt. I will say that I can be especially hard on myself often, which can often lead to success in many areas. But there is a difference between holding yourself to high standards versus being overly critical.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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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National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Audrey Muhammad as Inaugural Recipient of the 2021 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award

eSchool News

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., December 13, 2021— The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Audrey Muhammad, college success instructor at Durham Technical Community College in Durham, NC, as the recipient of the 2021 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award, which is sponsored by Curriculum Associates. This inaugural award, The Dr. Charles Mitchell, Jr.

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Thinkific Review (2022) – Is It the Best for Your Courses?

Sell Courses Online

… Thinkific Review (2022) – Is It the Best for Your Courses? Read the Post.

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Inside Gaggle: Meet Our Team

Gaggle Speaks

A member of Gaggle’s Sales team since 2018, Regional Sales Specialist Alex Danko is passionate about partnering with schools and districts in Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina to keep students safe. When Alex first learned about Gaggle, he was working in banking and realized he had a knack for working one-on-one with people to help them achieve whatever goals they have in mind.

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ALAS Congratulates Alberto M. Carvalho on being named the Next Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District

eSchool News

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 13, 2021) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) congratulates Alberto M. Carvalho on being named the next Superintendent of Schools of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Carvalho most recently was superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, has served as ALAS’ president and board member for Region 7 Southeast, and is the recipient of the 2021-22 ALAS National Humanitarian Award for his leadership and his stance in suppo

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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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New Webinar: "Collection Protection: Preventing Thefts, Vandalism, Fires, and Other Large and Small Library Disasters"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

"Collection Protection: Preventing Thefts, Vandalism, Fires, and Other Large and Small Library Disasters" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. When it comes to protecting important physical assets, there is a lot to worry about in the library environment.

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Take Your SOPPA Tool and Make it Functional

Hansen's Link to Tech

What is SOPPA? As of July 1, 2021: The Student Online Personal Protection Act, or SOPPA, is the student data privacy law that regulates student information by schools, the Illinois State Board of Education, and education technology vendors. As part of SOPPA, these companies must enter into Data Privacy Agreements (DPA) with each district they work with.