EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

As the new school year begins, some students and teachers are bringing with them new skills learned at summer school and professional conferences. A report by PowerSchool notes that 32 percent of teachers surveyed say that they struggle to integrate new edtech tools into the classroom. We spoke with educators at ISTELive 23, one of the biggest edtech conferences in the country, where educators met in Philadelphia for hundreds of professional development opportunities.

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Waterford

AUGUST 18, 2023

Find Expert-Led Strategies That Work for Your School Visit the Waterford webinars page to learn from educational experts like Candra Morris , Dr. Jenni Torres , Julie Christensen , and others on topics that include: Fostering Family Engagement Teaching with the Science of Reading Understanding the Six Literacy Strands And more! When families play an active role in their child’s education, students feel more confident and academic achievement improves on a schoolwide level.

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: Why should schools care about diversity in the classroom? Diversity is what makes people different from one another. This can include ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, ability or religious affiliation. Schools embrace diversity in the classroom when they acknowledge these differences by prioritizing inclusivity.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 18, 2023

DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT WORK FOR ALL CHILDREN, Melissa Turnbaugh , Partner for National Education at the architectural firm PBK’s school division is our guest. Schools and classrooms need to be designed differently these days to truly engage students all Keep Reading DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT WORK FOR ALL CHILDREN The post DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT WORK FOR ALL CHILDREN appeared first on Equity in Education.

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 18, 2023

Back to school resources is the topic of our blog post today! Back to school season is upon us, a time filled with anticipation, preparation, and the promise of new beginnings. As teachers, students, and parents embark on yet another exciting academic journey, having the right resources at hand can make all the difference. Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to researching, reviewing, and sharing tools, ideas, and products that can make this transition smoother and more enjoyable.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Key points : School district communications can be complicated by multiple languages and how families prefer to receive messages Flexible communications can help districts resolve a number of issues, including parent outreach and delinquent accounts See related article: Language barriers still impede home-school communication Fairfield City Schools is a suburban district with approximately 10,000 students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Key points: Although a majority of teachers believe computer science education is critical, the subject isn’t required–or even offered–nationwide Introducing computer science at an early age equips students with the skills and confidence to be curious in STEAM learning See related article: 4 resources to differentiate computer science instruction “ I love it so much I would do it every day if we could!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 18, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Circulating Ideas Podcast Interview with Dr. Albrecht about the Safe Library." Steve Thomas chats with Steve Albrecht, author of The Safe Library: Keeping Users, Staff, and Collections Secure, about how he transitioned from working with law enforcement to libraries, the importance of having a security plan, learning to why assertiveness is the key to maintaining a safe

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

NEW YORK – Students are gearing up for the 2023 school year, and new research from Brainly reveals that AI is an integral element in middle and high school students’ academic life – even as educators debate and worry whether the revolutionary technology belongs in the classroom. In its Back-to-School survey, Brainly , the leading learning platform for all school subjects and grades, highlights a growing trend – a remarkable 66.5% of students in grades 6-12 actively seek external suppor

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 18, 2023

Albert Einstein once said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun,”– and we completely agree with that. One of the best ways to bring out the creativity in your children is by engaging them in animal crafts for kids. Animal art and crafts is not only fun for them but also helps them take a break from […] The post 26 Best Animal Crafts for Kids to Unleash Their Creativity first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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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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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Phil Hintz has been approved by the D219 Board of Education as the next Chief Technology Officer for the 2023-2024 school year. Phil has led the charge for his district to develop and implement Student Data Privacy systems in the State of Illinois and recently presented at ISTELive22 on these protocols and processes. Previously, Phil was the Director of Technology for Gurnee SD 56 in Gurnee, Illinois where he had served for 14 years.

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 18, 2023

Indeed, simple sentences for kids go beyond mere word combinations; they serve as the foundation for language development and communication skills. According to Julie E. Dockrell’s article published on ScienceDirect, many students face difficulties in writing during middle elementary school, highlighting the significance of mastering this skill. Generating written sentences proves to be a highly […] The post How To Make Simple Sentences For Kids (Activities & Examples) first appeared o

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning assessments for K-12 schools, has added two new solutions to its product suite. Aperture’s student-facing portal offers a new DESSA Middle School Student Self-Report to capture student voice regarding their social and emotional skills and deliver gamified activities to build student’s competence, guiding them through self-paced key growth areas designed specifically for grades 6-8.

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Vizor

AUGUST 18, 2023

K12TechTalk is the podcast by K12 Techs for K12 Techs! Each week Josh, Chris and Mark, three K12 tech directors discuss trending K-12 technology topics and issues. VIZOR is a proud sponsor of the K12 Tech Talk podcast, you can listen to all episodes here VIZOR has featured in two interviews on K12TechTalk. The first features the VIZOR team discussing the benefits of K12 IT asset automation.

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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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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 18, 2023

As a public resource presented by Reimagined Campus Security, LLC in partnership with Gaggle “ Fridays with Chief Trawick ” shares insight, information, and awareness to guide schools regarding safety and preparedness. Chief Thomas Y. Trawick, Jr. (Ret.) is the former Chief of Safety and Security for Clayton County Public Schools where he recently retired.

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Evelyn Learning

AUGUST 18, 2023

In academia and scientific research, the presentation of mathematical content is as crucial as the content itself. Accurate, consistent, and visually appealing math equations play an essential role in conveying complex ideas effectively. LaTeX, a typesetting system, has emerged as the gold standard for writing mathematical equations and expressions in academic papers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2023

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 18, 2023

Classroom management strategies is the topic of our blog post today! In the complex world of education, classroom management remains a topic that can always be refined and explored. This post is part of a series where I delve into various aspects of classroom management, including insightful recommendations on classroom management books , vital classroom management skills, an annotated bibliography featuring research papers on classroom management, and essential classroom management websites.

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2023

On February 20, 1961, the 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, provided a profound message to the U.S. Congress regarding the importance of education. “Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education,” stated President Kennedy. “Our requirements for world leadership, our hopes for economic growth, and the demands of citizenship itself in an era such as this all require the maximum development of every young American's capacity.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the ever-evolving education realm, staying up-to-date with new teaching techniques, technological breakthroughs, and best practices is absolutely essential. Enter Web 2.0, often dubbed the “social web,” which has opened up an incredible avenue for collaborative learning and knowledge sharing. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how Web 2.0 can be a game-changer for teacher professional development, creating a dynamic and interconnected learning community.

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