Fri.Sep 29, 2023

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How to Teach Students: Teach Their Parents

Ask a Tech Teacher

If parents don’t value tech, students won’t. If parents are confused by what you teach, they will pass that on to their children. Be open to parents. Answer their questions. Never EVER leave them feeling intimidated. Let them know that lots of people feel exactly as they do. A great solution I’ve had a lot of success with: Have a parent class.

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Review: Rhombus R360 Camera Keeps a Close Watch on Schoolgrounds

EdTech Magazine

Most K–12 schools, especially large ones, employ school resource officers to guard school grounds, but they can’t be everywhere at once. Surveillance cameras may offer more visibility, but older models are designed to look only in one direction; even if placed on motorized mounts, they can still see only what is in front of them, limiting coverage. But installing multiple cameras looking in all directions creates too many feeds for SROs to monitor.

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Students Need a Holistic Approach to Pandemic Recovery

Edsurge

Millions of students across the United States spent their summers in learning and enrichment programs, many of which employed intensive tutoring designed to bring math and reading scores up to grade level. These efforts can be important and life-changing , yet research finds that increased learning time alone will not be enough to recover from the pandemic’s devastating effects on learning.

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14 Effective Self-Directed Learning Strategies

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Today, we’re exploring the concept of self-directed learning strategies. Now, we’re not just talking about Googling an answer to a quick question. We’re going deep into methodologies that empower students to take the reins of their own educational journey. Indeed, once you understand how to foster self-directed learning, it’s like unlocking a whole new world of educational potential.

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Enhancing School Device Management for Improved Learning

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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10 Tips for Teaching Effectively with a Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook #LenovoChromebooks

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

Using a Chromebook is more than just accessing the internet. To get the most out of the technology you need to pair the purchase with the right pedagogy. Here are 10 Tips for Teaching Effectively with a Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook #LenovoChromebooks The post 10 Tips for Teaching Effectively with a Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook #LenovoChromebooks appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

eSchool News

Key points: Schools are under extreme pressure to ward off cyberattacks Funding for school security systems networks would greatly bolster network defenses See related article: Why E-rate is critical for school technology access Since 2016, more than 1,300 schools have been victims of cyberattacks, including student data breaches, ransomware attacks, email scams, and other incidents, according to a January 2023 report by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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Pearson’s Connections Academy and Home Depot’s Path to Pro Program Partner to Connect High School Students to Trade Careers

eSchool News

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Pearson and its Connections Academy , the fully online public school program serving K-12 students for more than 20 years, announced today their partnership with The Home Depot’s Path to Pro program to introduce high school students to careers in the trade industry. Through the partnership, Connections Academy will connect high school students, their families and recent graduates to The Home Depot’s Path to Pro program.

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning Lincoln Content Bank Adds 100,000+ Learning Objects into Any LMS

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Looking for content to add to your lessons, but don’t have the time to search for the ideal, appropriate resource?

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Using ChatGPT for Lesson Planning Ideas

SpeechTechie

I have posted here recently on the therapeutic uses of Generative AI for language activities, and have recently been impressed by the results of using it to obtain modifiable content useful in sessions. ChatGPT is great at coming up with elaborated lists. I am working with a student on self-advocacy in the community, an an example prompt to ChatGPT is as follows : Not necessarily usable as a read-through with a student, but certainly a place to start in thinking about role-playing situations.

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning “Learning Without Tears” Creates Pathways for Reading through Systematic Building of Foundational Skills

techlearning

The Learning Without Tears pedagogical approach to reading readiness continues to be a classroom favorite because of its focus on solidifying foundational skills through research-based practices.

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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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Navigating Digital Learning: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Online Tutoring

Evelyn Learning

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profoundly influenced various sectors, including education. The integration of AI in online tutoring has opened up new avenues for personalized learning, real-time feedback, and enhanced student engagement. This article explores the role of AI in online tutoring, examining its benefits, applications, and future implications for digital education.

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning BenQ Board RP03 with InstaShare 2 Ideal for Active Learning

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Award-Winning BenQ Board RP03 with InstaShare 2 Ideal for Active Learning

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Confronting the New Reality of Today’s Student Mental Health Crisis

Lightspeed Systems

Confronting the New Reality of Today’s Student Mental Health Crisis School districts are facing an all-hands-on-deck moment as the reality of today’s worsening student mental health crisis sets in. For districts like San Marcos USD in California, technology is providing the opportunity to augment staff resources and allow teams to develop collaborative solutions to better identify and support students.

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Vernier Science Education Launches New Resources to Engage Students in Phenomena-Based Learning During Upcoming Eclipses

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Vernier Science Education recently launched new resources to help science and STEM educators leverage the two upcoming eclipses—the “Ring of Fire” annular eclipse on October 14, 2023 and the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024—to create engaging learning experiences Keep Reading Vernier Science Education Launches New Resources to Engage Students in Phenomena-Based Learning During Upcoming Eclipses The post Vernier Science Education Launches New Resources to Engage Students in Phenomena-Based Le

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiarism Checking

PlagiarismCheck

Essay plagiarism checker is an essential tool used by students and educational institutions. PlagiarismCheck.org customers prove the detector has enhanced their workflow and boosted students’ writing skills. How can you use a similarity checker to make the most of it? Here are the most popular plagiarism checker questions explained for you. Plagiarism checking FAQ Is it like Turnitin?

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Teaching Channel Debuts a New Coaching and Professional Learning Platform, a One-Stop Shop for Educator Growth

American Consortium for Equity in Education

The new platform provides everything educators need to align, organize, and execute their professional development across schools, districts, and higher education institutions Teaching Channel, a leading provider of online professional learning for educators, has launched the new Teaching Channel Platform, Keep Reading Teaching Channel Debuts a New Coaching and Professional Learning Platform, a One-Stop Shop for Educator Growth The post Teaching Channel Debuts a New Coaching and Professional Lea

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Confronting the New Reality of Today’s Student Mental Health Crisis

Lightspeed Systems

Confronting the New Reality of Today’s Student Mental Health Crisis School districts are facing an all-hands-on-deck moment as the reality of today’s worsening student mental health crisis sets in. For districts like San Marcos USD in California, technology is providing the opportunity to augment staff resources and allow teams to develop collaborative solutions to better identify and support students.

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Pearson’s Connections Academy & Home Depot’s Path to Pro Program Partner to Connect High School Students to Trade Careers

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Partnership to offer training and education in six trades in the construction field, as well as connection to thousands of jobs and millions of professional contractors who are looking to hire. Pearson and its Connections Academy, the fully online public Keep Reading Pearson’s Connections Academy & Home Depot’s Path to Pro Program Partner to Connect High School Students to Trade Careers The post Pearson’s Connections Academy & Home Depot’s Path to Pro Program Pa

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiarism Checking

PlagiarismCheck

Essay plagiarism checker is an essential tool used by students and educational institutions. PlagiarismCheck.org customers prove the detector has enhanced their workflow and boosted students’ writing skills. How can you use a similarity checker to make the most of it? Here are the most popular plagiarism checker questions explained for you. Plagiarism checking FAQ Is it like Turnitin?

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Technology as a bridge–not a shortcut–to student relationships

eSchool News

Key points : Relationships are critical to students’ future success Schools play an integral role in facilitating relationship-building See related article: 10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks The research is clear: Connections are game changers in helping young people from low-income households achieve upward economic mobility later in life.

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Should you memorize the periodic table for college? (If so, what's the best way?)

Brainscape

In 1799, on a (probably) swelteringly hot summer’s day in Egypt, a French soldier was on his way to park a pint against a nearby date palm when he tripped and fell mustache-first over a large black slab of stone. Cursing and brushing desert sand out of his facial hair, he turned to accost the offending stone with his Frenchiest insults when he realized that it was scored with writing.

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Printable periodic table

Brainscape

This printable periodic table is a great (and super pretty) reference tool you can use anytime, anywhere! Download, print, and put it up above your study desk at home; paste it into your chemistry notebook or binder; or use it as a bookmark for your textbook. You can even have it printed on posterboard—and laminated—for your study or classroom!

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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