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What Is OpSec, and How Can It Help K–12 Districts?

EdTech Magazine

K–12 networks are vulnerable to cyberattacks due to a history of insufficient funding, a gap in information security expertise, and low prioritization of cybersecurity from district stakeholders and administrators. Faced with those challenges, among others, school IT departments should take every opportunity to implement processes and tools that improve cybersecurity in their districts.

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7 Reasons Advancement Courses Has Excellent Teacher Professional Development

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Teacher professional development needs to be practical, fit your schedule, and improve your classroom — and I’ve found professional development from Advancement Courses that does just that! Recently, I took a course from Advancement Courses called Teaching Computer Science in 6-12.

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The Importance of the DEI Survey

Education Elements

In late May of 2020, as our country battled the coronavirus, the murder of George Floyd sent shockwaves through many communities, across the United States. In fact, his murder galvanized millions of Americans to examine structural and institutional inequities particularly for Black Americans, but also across race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status – a renewed focus not seen since the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

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Community Colleges Must Put the ‘Education’ Back in Workforce Education

Edsurge

Postsecondary institutions are charged with developing people's academic skills, technical skills and positioning them for jobs and additional education through high-quality degree programs. Community colleges in particular have a difficult dual mission to train students for work and additional education. Indeed, these institutions can and should do both.

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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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PROOF POINTS: Researchers blast data analysis for teachers to help students 

The Hechinger Report

T he numbers were supposed to shed light on what was happening in public schools. That was the idea behind the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. It mandated that every third through eighth grade student had to take an annual test to see who was performing at grade level. In the years after the law went into effect, the testing and data industries flourished, selling school districts interim assessments to track student progress throughout the year along with flashy data dashboards that translate

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5 Creative Ways to Use Google Slides

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

5 Creative Ways to Use Google Slides. Join me for ways to get more out of Google Slides. Here are also 7 tips for Google Slides. The post 5 Creative Ways to Use Google Slides appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Where do IEPs stand two years into COVID?

eSchool News

There’s no doubt that every student lost valuable in-person school time over the last two school years. But students with IEPs faced additional challenges keeping pace during remote or hybrid learning. Now that students have generally returned to their school buildings, educators are preparing for customary IEP reviews and progress reports. However, they are likely juggling a caseload that includes students who were not able to get IEPs during remote learning, not to mention a backlog of new IEP

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What Role Does Empathy Play In Learning?

TeachThought - Learn better.

The relationship between learning goals & empathy may be unclear. What and why we choose to study are deeply human pursuits. The post What Role Does Empathy Play In Learning? appeared first on TeachThought.

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Everything You Need to Know About Differentiated Instruction (Plus Actionable Strategies)

EmergingEdTech

Image Source The more we learn about education, the more we realize the limitations of the traditional “one size fits all” teaching and learning model. Studies have shown that “passive” lectures are. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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TEACHER VOICE: Social and emotional learning is helping close equity gaps at my school

The Hechinger Report

As an educator, one of the most annoying things you can hear a student say is, “This is stupid,” or, “Why are we learning this?”. But if you think back to the subjects that caused you the most frustration in school, you will likely recall wishing you were given clear reasons why learning them was important and how they would benefit you in the present or later in life.

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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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Why competency-based education is challenging centuries of tradition

eSchool News

It’s been nearly four centuries since the first formal classrooms appeared in what would eventually become the United States. The earliest example of a public school was the Boston Latin School, founded in 1635, the first to relieve families of having to educate their kids at home in the “three R’s”—reading, writing, and arithmetic. Despite massive changes in society and technology since colonial times, one thing hasn’t changed much: the way we teach , test, and pass our students along to the ne

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – February 2022

Edthena

It’s been a short but eventful month, and we’ve curated this month’s top resources for teachers and instructional coaches. This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes effective communication for ‘managing up’, trends in professional learning needs, and a roundup of coverage for our new AI Coach platform. Here are our top picks for the Feb. 2022 reads you shouldn’t miss.

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The new normal: Edtech techniques that will inspire learning

eSchool News

In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching. Why You Should Focus on Esports – Experts Share their Advice e-Learning requires Wi-Fi optimization.

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5 Tips for One-Way Masking in Schools

techlearning

Advice for effective one-way masking from Linsey Marr, a leading expert on airborne viruses, as many school mask mandates across the country end.

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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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Imagine Learning Launches Foundation Focused on Backing Social-Emotional Learning

Marketplace K-12

One of the largest digital curriculum providers in the country is launching a foundation with the goal of supporting social and emotional learning needs. The post Imagine Learning Launches Foundation Focused on Backing Social-Emotional Learning appeared first on Market Brief.

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Find Google Classroom Assignments Quickly Using This Keyboard Shortcut!

Shake Up Learning

The post Find Google Classroom Assignments Quickly Using This Keyboard Shortcut! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Tired of scrolling through the Classwork page in Google Classroom trying to find one assignment? Use this keyboard shortcut to find assignments quickly! Combine this tip with numbering your assignments and it’s even better! Use Control + F (Command + F on a Mac) to search the Classwork page for your assignment number or name.

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What You Might Have Missed in February What’s up in March

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the most-read posts for the month of February: Groundhog Day and the 100th Day of School. #WorldReadAloudDay February 2. Simulations as a Teaching Strategy. Model Teaching–How Today’s Educators Learn. Translate Webpages In a Second. 14 Valentine Sites For Students. How Does the Metaverse Fit into Education? Random Acts of Kindness Day. Track Your Stuff.

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5 Creative Ways to Use Google Slides

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Use Google Slides to go beyond talking at students. I absolutely use Google Slides for my presentation tool, but I try to use them in more creative ways also! J oin me March 3rd for a FREE webinar with OTIS on 5 Creative Ways to Use Google Slides. I recommend you USE THE CALENDAR at OTIS to register if you have any trouble with the link. Check out the other free workshops you can sign up for!!

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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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Enhance Communication Opportunities with New Templates!

N2Y

Connect with unique learners better than ever using 15 new templates in SymbolStix PRIME! Teachers and service providers can spark rewarding conversations at school and at home with much‑requested templates that are easily customized for individual needs. Also, two new L 3 Skills games build letter and word recognition.

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When Things Fall Apart, Revisit Your GRR Tools

MiddleWeb

Sometimes things fall apart when we’re trying to implement the gradual release of responsibility. Students struggle unproductively. Our guided and independent practice falls flat. Experts Cummins and Webb offer strategies to recalibrate or even restart when GRR goes awry. The post When Things Fall Apart, Revisit Your GRR Tools first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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What is Powtoon and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips and Tricks

techlearning

Powtoon turns slides into video animations with easy for powerful presentations.

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Status Update

Learning With Lucie

Lucie is no longer updating this blog. She currently updates the following blogs. CreateMakeLearn.blogspot.com (where you'll find her posts related to Learning Through Creating and Making) www.CreateMakeLearn.org Lucie also occasionally updates her travel blog blog.livinglearningmobile.com where you'll find sharing her experiences living in a 1983 Bluebird bus with her husband, Craig Lyndes You'll find updates on her continued work with Girls and Tech at www.TechsavvyGirls.com and archived posts

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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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Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards (Orlando): Best Example of Sustainable Classrooms

techlearning

Paul Sanfrancesco, Director of Technology, Owen J.

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Why USB-C Monitors Are Perfect for Teachers

ViewSonic Education

USB-C monitors for teachers mean an incredible work upgrade for entire schools. Let’s be honest, sophisticated digital display devices are becoming a mainstay in classrooms. How connect them all together, though? The answer is simple: a USB-C cable. We’re here to explain you what it is, and why teachers should pay attention to the compatible monitors.

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Best Ring Lights For Remote Teaching 2022

techlearning

Get the best ring lights for remote teaching to create the most classroom like experience possible.

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Digital versus physical textbooks

Hapara

Has your K-12 school district taken advantage of digital textbooks yet? While college and university students were the first to swap physical textbooks for digital versions, K-12 schools are now joining the movement. Are digital textbooks better, though? Which do learners prefer and why? Let’s break down digital versus physical textbooks for the K-12 community.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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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Extron Announces Audio DSPs, Amplifiers, and Speakers Certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms

eSchool News

Anaheim, California (February 28, 2022) – Extron is pleased to announce that several of its audio processors, amplifiers, and speakers are now certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms. The company has worked together with hardware solutions partners, such as Sennheiser, to develop solutions that deliver an unmatched user experience regardless of room type.