Neo LMS
MAY 6, 2021
I have long believed that spring presents an excellent time for educators to explore new ideas and try some new digital tools in the classroom. As we look to boost student engagement with the content and keep up the momentum through the end of what has not been an easy or typical school year, trying some different ideas or adding some games into our classroom might just be the boost that we are looking for.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 6, 2021
While some K–12 districts in the nation are still experiencing low minority student enrollment in Advanced Placement classes, Westerville North High School is not among them. The district increased black student enrollment in AP classes by 600 percent back in 2006. The Ohio high school additionally saw a 35 percent increase in students’ scores on AP exams rising from 3 to 4.
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Ditch That Textbook
MAY 6, 2021
The pandemic changed the way we teach and in some ways for the better! Here are 5 parts of remote teaching we'll keep.The pandemic changed a lot about education. In a very short period of time, we had to revamp the way we taught, the way we collaborated with colleagues, the way we connected with […]. The post 5 teaching practices to keep from remote learning appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 6, 2021
One of the most important yet underwhelming international events is coming up the first Thursday in May (in Canada, it’s March 15th). What is it? It’s World Password Day, Yawn… I know — words can’t express how tedious most people find passwords, how annoying they are to use, and how likely it is 99% of the world will not celebrate this event.
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Ditch That Textbook
MAY 6, 2021
Back in face-to-face classes, we can keep the engagement of the Zoom chat. Here are five options you can use. During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, teachers found lots of things they HATED about remote teaching. They also found new teaching practices they LOVED. You may have hated teaching via Zoom or other videoconferencing platforms. But lots of […].
EdTech Magazine
MAY 6, 2021
In response to the increasing conversation about digital equity, schooling loss and achievement gaps, many schools are examining student data more closely this year. Curating and analyzing students’ data can lead to impressive initiatives when done effectively. When Randall Sampson took on this task at Westerville North High School, the result was a 600 percent increase in Black student enrollment in Advanced Placement classes.
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 6, 2021
In today's post we are sharing with you two important resources we discovered through Airtable to help you teach kids math through stories. These are tools/apps that offer an innovative.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 6, 2021
Even before the pandemic shunted them into online learning, many high school students failed to see a connection between their work in the classroom and their real-world futures. The rare exceptions? Young people whose education included a work-based learning experience — and with it a sampling of career opportunities they might never have imagined.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MAY 6, 2021
We are continually updating our lists of educational resources so that teachers and educators can have access to the latest available resources out there. In today's post we are sharing with you this.
eSchool News
MAY 6, 2021
A recent study found that the global pandemic and its accompanying social and cultural changes have significantly impacted the mental health and stress of children and teens. And the CDC warns that levels of stress and anxiety in children continue to rise. Yet the science of how stress affects a student’s ability to learn and excel in the classroom–especially when it comes to reading comprehension–is rarely discussed.
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.
N2Y
MAY 6, 2021
Amid a global pandemic, students across the world have experienced unusual circumstances regarding their education. Parents and caregivers, teachers, and schools within various districts abruptly changed course and adapted as best as they could to meet students’ needs. As part of a substantial regression during COVID‑19, a decline in students’ knowledge has become evident and caused many educational stakeholders to stay anxious because a solution has yet to appear on the horizo
eSchool News
MAY 6, 2021
Virtual STEM can be defined in various ways – some educators define it as broadly as an online recording of any STEM-based topic, while others are more specific, saying virtual field trips or activities are required for it to be virtual STEM. Regardless, the most important qualification for virtual STEM is an authentic learning experience for students with some kind of real science, engineering, math, or technology practice built into it.
techlearning
MAY 6, 2021
The master schedule can be an important tool in fostering equity and student achievement.
eSchool News
MAY 6, 2021
Integrated, enterprise-level and K-12 solutions keep displays fresh with digital signage after presentations and lectures conclude. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, May 6, 2021 – Carousel Digital Signage has partnered with ScreenBeam, a wireless display and collaboration solutions innovator, to keep meeting spaces and classrooms alive with digital signage content while screens are idle.
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.
Fractus Learning
MAY 6, 2021
Classroom quotes can inspire, be funny, motivate, teach, and make children think about the meaning of words; it can change kids’ lives. We created a list of inspiring classroom quotes for all grades. Many are from famous people and many ideas you’ve seen on classroom wall posters before. We grouped the classroom quotes into categories relating to success and their future; the importance of reading and writing; being kind; the effect of attitude; inspiring children to learn, and some
techlearning
MAY 6, 2021
Get the best Chrome extensions to make learning even more effective with the ultimate Google Classroom tools.
Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous
MAY 6, 2021
We have many traditions at Barrow. One of the traditions that I began is our Poem In Your Pocket Day. This event started off small back in 2008. I encouraged everyone in the school to carry poems in their pockets on a certain day in April and a few classes signed up to come to the library to share poetry into a microphone. Over time this event grew into a multi-day event where every class in the school comes to the library, which is decorated like a poetry cafe, and each student gets to share an
N2Y
MAY 6, 2021
When it comes to having a healthy, well‑rounded lifestyle, the amount and quality of down time is just as important for children as the time they spend in class. School demands a combination of mastering new concepts and managing a burgeoning social life, and time spent outside school may be packed with structured activities and appointments that don’t always leave time for simple unstructured play.
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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
eSchool News
MAY 6, 2021
Educators from across the country recognized for their measurable impact within the school community. SAN FRANCISCO (May 6, 2021) – Coinciding with Teacher Appreciation Week, Edthena is announcing this year’s honorees for the Teacher Leader Impact Awards which recognizes the outstanding achievements of teacher leaders nationwide. All nine of the honored educators were nominated by an administrator in their district for making a measurable impact on others and creating positive lasting change.
N2Y
MAY 6, 2021
Have you heard the buzz about Polaris? It’s the new solution that’s revolutionizing the IEP process with the power of collaboration, communication, automation, and ongoing, data‑driven decision‑making. A system for uniting entire teams in one space to create student‑centered roadmaps that ensure compliance. Join us for ExcitED to see Polaris in action.
eSchool News
MAY 6, 2021
Cullman City Primary School in Alabama Awarded Grand Prize Celebrating Schools and Districts Teaching Literacy Based on Science of Reading. DALLAS, May 4, 2021 — Lexia® Learning and Voyager Sopris Learning ® today announced three awardees and three finalists of the first-ever “Dr. Louisa Moats Award for Excellence Implementing the Science of Reading.
N2Y
MAY 6, 2021
When we ask our educators where they most need support, IEPs and compliance are always near the top of the list. That’s why, as the nation’s leader in special education, we set out to develop a solution to dramatically streamline the IEP process. We’re thrilled to announce the June 1 launch of that solution, Polaris, and we’re offering a sneak preview for this month’s ExcitED.
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.
MiddleWeb
MAY 6, 2021
In "Activate: Deeper Learning Through Movement, Talk, and Flexible Classrooms" Katherine Mills Hernandez shows how we can be strategic and novel in our use of movement to support student learning. Elisa Waingort says the book is an important contribution to teacher PD. The post Deepen Learning with Movement and More first appeared on MiddleWeb.
N2Y
MAY 6, 2021
Have you heard the buzz about Polaris? It’s the new solution that’s revolutionizing the IEP process with the power of collaboration, communication, automation, and ongoing, data‑driven decision‑making. A system for uniting entire teams in one space to create student‑centered roadmaps that ensure compliance. Join us for ExcitED to see Polaris in action.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MAY 6, 2021
"Customer Service All-Staff Skills Refresher: Library Interactions and the Moments of Truth" 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. It’s time for a service skills refresher for all library employees.
N2Y
MAY 6, 2021
When we ask our educators where they most need support, IEPs and compliance are always near the top of the list. That’s why, as the nation’s leader in special education, we set out to develop a solution to dramatically streamline the IEP process. We’re thrilled to announce the June 1 launch of that solution, Polaris, and we’re offering a sneak preview for this month’s ExcitED.
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.
MindShift
MAY 6, 2021
In recent weeks, Dr. Kali Cyrus has struggled with periods of exhaustion. “I am taking a nap in between patients,” says Cyrus, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University. “I’m going to bed earlier. It’s hard to even just get out of bed. I don’t feel like being active again.” Exhaustion is also one of the top complaints she hears from her patients these days.
Edsurge
MAY 6, 2021
Kahoot, it seems, is just heating up. The publicly traded, game-based learning company announced Thursday that it was acquiring Clever, a digital learning platform used widely among K-12 schools in the U.S. Kahoot will snap up Clever for a combination of cash and shares, at an enterprise value between $435 and $500 million, depending on the latter company’s performance and revenue in the 2021-22 school year.
eSchool News
MAY 6, 2021
Literacy Measurement Tool is the Only LDS-integrated Assessment That Provides Data on Student Motivation and Silent Reading Rate. Winooski, Vt. ( May 5, 2021) – Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students’ reading fluency, today announced its InSight assessment is now included in the Hawaii Department of Education’s longitudinal data system (LDS) as an approved universal assessment screener.
Georgia Test Prep
MAY 6, 2021
In this Infographic, we have illustrated 13 good study habits. The post 13 Good Study Habits appeared first on.
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