EdTech Magazine
JUNE 14, 2021
Despite all of its challenges, 2020 left some positive memories with respect to gaming. Esports players who compete in Fortnite, Rocket League or League of Legends will remember it as the first year of the Intel Inspires event. Intel Inspires hosted its inaugural tournament last year for players of these three games. The virtual event was a success for players and colleges alike.
Edsurge
JUNE 14, 2021
Over the past decade, brick-and-mortar outposts have popped up across the U.S. to offer students who take online college courses a physical space to study and interact. In Denver, there’s a suite in an office complex. In Austin, there’s an airy hall that resembles a co-working facility. In Philadelphia, there’s room in a modern high-rise. Calling themselves “hybrid colleges,” these mini campus centers have set big goals for themselves , such as bringing college within reach for people historical
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eSchool News
JUNE 14, 2021
We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?
MiddleWeb
JUNE 14, 2021
Language specialists and multilingual educators can boost achievement for their students by using Ester de Jong’s principles of multilingualism, making sure ML learners study grade-level content in two languages as a daily practice, writes teacher and podcaster Tan Huynh. The post What Learning in Two Languages Looks Like first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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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.
EmergingEdTech
JUNE 14, 2021
If you use it right… Figure 1: A concept map exploring the core idea of this article Concept mapping was invented by a team around Joseph D. Novak in the 1970s, initially as a tool for. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
JUNE 14, 2021
Read about my 15 ways you can turn STEM from a noun to a verb! Welcome to the second of two articles as I relate the importance of making sure STEM is considered a verb. The first post involved the “why”, and this second post provides 15 ideas for the “how”. There are a lot of definitions that relate to STEM education usually in regards to the nouns including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
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techlearning
JUNE 14, 2021
Career technical education is gaining expanded interest and funding support in the wake of the pandemic
eSchool News
JUNE 14, 2021
It Helps Schools Identify Children at Risk for Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties — Even Before They Learn to Read. BOSTON — June 14, 2021 — Two-thirds of U.S. fourth graders are not reading at a proficient level, and reading difficulties are often identified too late for students to catch up with their peers, even with intervention. To help schools identify children at risk for reading difficulties before they start struggling with reading, EarlyBird Education today announces the nationwide rele
N2Y
JUNE 14, 2021
You know that feeling of sweet relief and relaxation as you dig your toes into the sand at the beach? How about the fresh splash of salty cool ocean water as you take a walk along the shore? The sights and sounds of the beach are distinct, and there’s a definite feel and smell, too—so much so that you’d recognize these unique characteristics almost anywhere, even thousands of miles away.
Shake Up Learning
JUNE 14, 2021
The post Podcast PD Choice Board for Teachers Vol. 3 (FREE Download!) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Looking for some great (and FREE) teacher PD? Look no further! I’ve got another Podcast PD Choice Board for Teachers! My hope is that this template will give you even more ideas for how to use podcasts for professional learning at your school or on your own.
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.
eSchool News
JUNE 14, 2021
For the second year in a row, ISTE’s annual conference will be virtual–but ISTE 2021 is still chock-full of engaging and thought-provoking learning experiences for educators. ISTE 2021 will focus on “Designing a New Learning Landscape”–an apt theme given the many discussions around how the COVID-19 pandemic has given education the chance to tweak last-minute changes and make them more permanent solutions.
Edthena
JUNE 14, 2021
Curious about micro-credentials? Wondering what they even are and how they can benefit teachers? A rundown on what you need to know about micro-credentials and three ways they boost professional learning for educators are outlined in this EdTech Digest article by Adam Geller, founder and CEO of Edthena. A key take-away is how micro-credentials, digital badges or documentation, support recognition of teachers’ professional skills. “ Micro-credentials embody personalized professional l
eSchool News
JUNE 14, 2021
New videos, labs, assessments, and more to support biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physics teaching and learning. Batavia, Illinois, June 14, 2021 — Flinn Scientific, a flagship provider of science lab materials and safety and STEM solutions for the K-16 education market, is enhancing its award-winning Science2Go to further support high school biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physics teaching and learning.
techlearning
JUNE 14, 2021
The answer to these grant application questions can help inform and shape a successful proposal
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.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JUNE 14, 2021
Our second Library 2.021 mini-conference: "Reinventing Libraries for a Post-COVID World," will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, June 17th, 2021, from 12:00 - 3:00 US-Pacific Time. The conference schedule and registration details are below! In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, librarians have been faced with all manner of challenges as they have worked to bring their service, resources, and events into the virtual realm.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 14, 2021
Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jeremy Keeshin, is the CEO and co-founder of CodeHS , a leading coding education platform for schools, used by millions of students. He believes educators must focus on teaching students the building blocks of technology–coding, problem-solving, and the vocabulary that clarifies both. Here are a few of the essential tech words that should be part of a students’ daily conversation not just in a tech class but in all learning.
Catlin Tucker
JUNE 14, 2021
This challenging school year has made it clear that educational institutions and educators must be flexible and willing to adapt to a changing educational landscape. This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. Professional learning should not be relegated to a handful of all-staff training days.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 14, 2021
In 2013, families at a Seattle high school raked in more than $100,000 for a raffle to win a Tesla Model S. This story also appeared in South Seattle Emerald and The Nation. The year before, the parent teacher association at Garfield High cleared $40,000 in raffle tickets for a Nissan Leaf. Other schools in this tech-boom city rely on lavish galas to raise as much as $422,000 in a single night , and some spend almost as much as they haul in.
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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
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 14, 2021
During the pandemic, Krystal Clifton, a veteran fourth-grade teacher in Kankakee, Illinois, 60 miles south of Chicago, ran a study in her classroom to see how well her students were learning, both remotely and in-person. Over five months, from October 2020 to February 2021, Clifton carefully tracked the performance of her 25 students in three forms of instruction: traditional in-person teaching; live, interactive lessons over Zoom (synchronous instruction); and self-paced instruction, where stud
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