Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher occasionally reviews an education website that caught our eye and seemed to have excellent value for readers. Today, it’s SplashLearn. Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids. With a global reach engaging over 45 million children and 446k teachers, it ingeniously blends the excitement of gaming with the rigor of academic le

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

The shift to Wi-Fi 6E, which expands on Wi-Fi 6, offers faster speeds, stronger network security and lower latency. Aiming to capitalize on these benefits, organizations are investing in Wi-Fi 6E, even as the wireless LAN market shrinks. IDC notes in a press release, “Wi-Fi 6E revenues grew 13.0% between the second and third quarters to make up 20.4% of dependent access point revenues and 9.6% of the quarter’s unit shipments.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2024

In the two decades that Jennifer Merriman has been in education, she’s seen a tendency in the field to solve problems by piling more tasks onto teachers who are already straining under the weight of their workloads. That ultimately works against what researchers say is one of the most important pillars of a school’s success: the well-being of its teachers.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

The Lenovo 300w Yoga Gen 4 is designed to fold into any configuration needed to support the rigors of K–12 classroom learning. The powerful laptop works just fine in a standard configuration that allows students to type on the full-size keyboard while looking at the 11.6-inch LED screen. However, its 360-degree hinge, while providing enough resistance to support the device, allows teachers and students to quickly transform the laptop into a tent configuration, a flat slate tablet or an upright p

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

Key points: Educators use tech to foster a sense of community and keep students engaged 3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences 9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students For more news on tech integration, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Technology and education go hand-in-hand nowadays, which means it’s more important than ever before to ensure tech is used purposefully within the classroom.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 9, 2024

This special higher education newsletter comes to you from The Hechinger Report’s executive editor, Nirvi Shah. Robert Fitzer was watching news footage of New York City firefighters rescuing people from a Manhattan apartment building on fire, a fire started by a lithium-ion battery in an electric bike. Fitzer, the associate vice president for public safety at Fordham University in New York, looked at the calendar.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 9, 2024

After four years battling a chain of for-profit cosmetology schools in court, and many more years struggling with debts caused by those schools, about 150 students will receive some financial relief. As part of a settlement finalized this week in a class action lawsuit, La’ James International College, which is based in Iowa, will pay current and former students who joined the lawsuit $1,500 each.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

North Carolina — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by tapping into their natural curiosity and desire to learn. For the first time this May, the Discovery Education Awards recognized U.S. districts, schools, and educators who have impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to

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MiddleWeb

MAY 9, 2024

Coaching in Gifted Education by Emily Mofield and Vicki Phelps is a rich resource for educators looking for ways to meet the needs of exceptional learners. The authors are the partners GT coaches need to be the partners that classroom teachers need, writes NBCT Kim Rensch. The post Implementing the Moving Parts of GT Coaching first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 9, 2024

The post No Child Left Offline: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in the Smartphone Era appeared first on Shake Up Learning. It’s no secret that I love technology. I usually teach, share, promote, and even celebrate technology. But my bottom line has always been learning. This blog is about learning, not just about technology. I’ve also always been a staunch advocate for protecting children, but I’m equally passionate about teaching them valuable skills for a technology-driven wor

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 9, 2024

In a statement, a PowerSchool spokesperson said the company "does not comment on rumors and speculation." The post Report: PowerSchool in Talks With Bain Capital to Go Private in Deal Worth $6B appeared first on Market Brief.

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2024

AI has now reached into almost every area of education.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 9, 2024

Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) today announced an extension of its multi-year collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education creating dynamic digital learning environments statewide. Through the continuation of this partnership, teachers in the Georgia Cyber Academy’s K-12 classes will continue Keep Reading Georgia Cyber Academy Renews Partnership With Discovery Education Creating Dynamic Digital Learning Environments Statewide The post Georgia Cyber Academy Renews Partnership With Di

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Testpress

MAY 9, 2024

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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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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 9, 2024

In the past decade, online learning has become increasingly popular as a convenient and flexible alternative to traditional classroom education. The convenience of learning from anywhere and at any time has made online learning an attractive option for many. Online learning has boomed since 2000, with 900% growth , outpacing all other education sectors.

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Lightspeed Systems

MAY 9, 2024

Lightspeed SmartPlay™ makes it easy to keep YouTube content safe for schools, with settings designed specifically for K-12 education.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 9, 2024

The last few years have seen readers consume content across multiple different channels and platforms, thus pushing publishers to rethink their distribution strategy and find innovative ways to disseminate information by leveraging various channels. This is where digital publishing comes in! If leveraged wisely, digital publishing may bring a range of benefits to both the authors and the users.

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Mark Smithers

MAY 9, 2024

As the technology world eagerly awaits the unveiling of Samsung's top smartphones at the upcoming Unpacked 2024 event, anticipation is building for what the tech giant has in store. With a reputation for delivering cutting-edge devices that cater to a wide range of needs, Samsung has consistently impressed consumers and industry professionals alike.

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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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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 9, 2024

Interactive workbooks for schools have emerged as a powerful tool in the realm of education, offering a dynamic and engaging approach to learning. These dynamic tools are reshaping the educational landscape by integrating technology into traditional learning methods. In this article, we’ll explore their dynamic features and discover how they transform the learning experience for both students and educators.

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2024

Celebrating the very best products and companies exhibiting at this year's ISTELive

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 9, 2024

Learning is easier when students can engage multiple senses at the same time to explore the concepts. This is made possible using interactive modules that enable active participation by the students so that they become engaged with the subject matter. Interactive workbooks for schools take this approach one step further and introduce interactivity in self-study as well, in addition to learning in classrooms.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 9, 2024

Parents and communities rely on teachers to show up for every single child, every single day. There is science and art to this work, and equity focused teachers and leaders are increasingly focused on the whole child in each classroom. Keep Reading Honoring Student Cultures: Creating Inclusive Classrooms for All The post Honoring Student Cultures: Creating Inclusive Classrooms for All appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 9, 2024

A shift in the use of the Internet and smartphones has changed the way online courses and training are conducted. Online courses are no longer static and linear—new technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality have increased their levels of interactivity. Users’ consumption of training modules is much different and more dynamic, to their benefit.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 9, 2024

ChatGPT + AI 2024 Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians: Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Generative AI with Library 2.0's Steve Hargadon 3 x 1-hour live online sessions with non-expiring access to recordings Discover the transformative potential of ChatGPT and generative AI in this three-session bootcamp as we examine the impacts these technologies will have on library professionals and the modern library.

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