EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 4, 2022
Professional development builds character and confidence in K–12 educators. When PD focuses on educational technology, it allows educators to seamlessly integrate the tech tools into their classrooms, lesson plans and overarching pedagogy. At the onset of the pandemic, educators learned to use ed tech because there were no other options for teaching their classes.
ViewSonic Education
JANUARY 4, 2022
What is colorblindness? While this is not a new question, as we spend more time online, interacting with businesses through a screen is becoming more common. In light of this, making sure everyone can engage with the digital experiences offered by brands is increasingly important. Accessibility is taking center stage in user experience and user interface design so that people with color blindness can access the same information as those without.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Edsurge
JANUARY 4, 2022
Throughout my 20 years in the field of early childhood development, in the classroom and as a kids’ show host, I have observed that a young child in focused, self-guided, open-ended play is like a lucid dreamer. Consider how our subconscious processes the experiences of our daily lives during our dream cycles. When adults pay attention to children’s verbal and non-verbal play, we are, in a way, able to look into their subconscious, and with some careful observation and analysis, gain a pretty go
eSchool News
JANUARY 4, 2022
When I became principal of Brookwood Elementary School five years ago, I came with a deep understanding of the value of social-emotional learning (SEL) for K-5 students. Having used the 7 Mindsets SEL curriculum for roughly six years at my prior school, I knew right away that I could help my new school optimize its SEL curriculum, which had been in place for about a year.
Advertisement
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.
Edsurge
JANUARY 4, 2022
In stressful moments, it always helps to have someone by your side. When it comes to providing mental health services, school districts could use some extra support, too. In California, experts agree the pandemic has exacerbated already deep-rooted mental health challenges for students. An August report from the Little Hoover Commission, a state independent oversight agency, called the pandemic a “perfect storm of stress, anxiety and trauma,” and a survey conducted by United Way of Greater Los A
techlearning
JANUARY 4, 2022
Educators should be wearing better masks, says Dr. Joseph G. Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TeachThought - Learn better.
JANUARY 4, 2022
Rhizomatic Learning embraces the beautiful complexity of the human experience, and the unpredictability of the learning process. The post Rhizomatic Learning Is A Metaphor For How We Learn appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
JANUARY 4, 2022
In this edition of Getting There: Innovations in Education , sponsored by Adobe Sign: Seven ways education can change for the better 64 bets on how tech will benefit students, parents, and teachers this year How asynchronous video provides special complements to in-person instruction.
techlearning
JANUARY 4, 2022
Educator Audrey Muhammad shares culturally responsive teaching strategies for educators in any subject
MiddleWeb
JANUARY 4, 2022
Writing is often overlooked as a positive way to help students and educators relieve stress, explore inner feelings, process their thinking and stretch their imaginations. Everyone at school is busy, writes Jeremy Hyler, but reflective writing is too powerful to put aside. The post Writing as Therapy for Teachers and Students first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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.
techlearning
JANUARY 4, 2022
The free lessons and activities below provide a wide range of approaches to teaching about King.
Shake Up Learning
JANUARY 4, 2022
The post View ONE Slide at a Time in Google Slides (Hide Filmstrip View) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. When using Google Slides for creation and activities like drag-and-drop with your students, it can be difficult to get the right view. Try hiding the “Filmstrip” to view one slide at a time in edit mode. You can use the arrow at the bottom of the filmstrip or go to view > hide filmstrip.
Sell Courses Online
JANUARY 4, 2022
… 18 Thinkific Examples: Courses and Websites to Inspire You Read the Post.
Gaggle Speaks
JANUARY 4, 2022
Cyberbullying can be more insidious than physical bullying because it follows kids home. With around-the-clock access to the virtual environment, it’s hard for students to escape this kind of harassment. Educators and parents should also be aware that online bullies are significantly more likely to target girls than boys. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center , 38.7% of adolescent girls have experienced cyberbullying in their lifetimes, compared to 34.5% of boys.
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.
Brainscape
JANUARY 4, 2022
Wouldn’t it be awesome if you had a personal bar prep assistant who followed you around, testing your knowledge by asking questions like “What are the elements needed to establish a prima facie case for strict liability?” or “What is a 12(b)(6) motion and what is the deadline for filing?” Okay, so something like this could only be awesome for a law student or graduate preparing to take on the bar … but that’s you!
Marketplace K-12
JANUARY 4, 2022
A former U.S. Department of Education official and one-time president of McGraw-Hill are involved in a special purpose acquisition company looking to snap up education businesses for a public offering. The post A Look Inside Three SPACs That Could Potentially Take Education Companies Public appeared first on Market Brief.
Neo LMS
JANUARY 4, 2022
The new year is an excellent opportunity to put last year’s lessons into practice and start with a clean slate. While there were some disruptions in the educational sector, technology managed to keep many boats afloat. Edtech tools have become a great asset for schools and universities worldwide, providing a delightful learning experience. Besides the learning trends that people are used to, there are a variety of rising digital trends that will revolutionize the learning space in 2022.
Shake Up Learning
JANUARY 4, 2022
The post Chrome Squad: Student Tech Teams to Support 1-1 Schools – SULS0139 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Supporting a 1-to-1 environment is a daunting task! Empower your students through student tech teams. In this interview with the Royse City ISD High School and Middle School student tech teams (a.k.a. Chrome Squad) and their leaders, we explore the success of their program.
Advertisement
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 Principal of Change
JANUARY 4, 2022
For the last five years, I have shared some of my favorite quotes from the past year that has inspired me or made me think deeper about a subject. I would say that the quote from Donna Volpitta was my favorite share from 2021, and it helps me focus on moving forward. “Today, resilience has a much broader meaning. For researchers and professionals working with kids, it’s not just about ‘bouncing back.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 4, 2022
Mathway is a great free online math calculator that helps students with their math problems. With a single click, students can access solutions to complex math problems and view step by step.read more.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
457 
Let's personalize your content