EdTech Magazine
MARCH 15, 2021
K–12 education in the U.S. is all over the board: Some districts are fully online, some are fully in-person, and many have implemented a hybrid model. To learn about the struggles teachers are experiencing, I reached out to educators across the country and compiled a list of the biggest challenges when it comes to the hybrid model, and how teachers are meeting those challenges.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 15, 2021
Getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day? Try these fun websites with activities for different grade levels, different classes: Puzzle–St. Pat’s Puzzle. Puzzle–St. Pat’s drag-and-drop puzzle. Puzzle–St. Pat’s slide puzzle. Puzzles and games. Physical Education St. Patrick’s Day Activities from Elementary PE Teacher.com.
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EdTech Magazine
MARCH 15, 2021
When the pandemic hit in February and March last year, many schools had little room to develop meaningful alternative learning plans or models. This meant students and educators were thrust into a great unknown as school districts attempted to cobble together a valuable virtual learning model with no notice and few resources. Over time, districts improved and iterated on their remote learning setups, and some districts began bringing students back into school, resulting in hybrid learning enviro
Edsurge
MARCH 15, 2021
Over the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been delivering competitive advantage to businesses across a wide spectrum of industries. By Deloitte’s most recent count , 37 percent of organizations have deployed AI solutions (up 270 percent from 2016) and a majority predict it will “substantially transform” their companies by 2023. The shift may also mean transforming their workforce.
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EdTech Magazine
MARCH 15, 2021
With Skype for Business set to retire on July 31, many school districts may need a plan for moving to a new videoconferencing system, such as Microsoft Teams. The software giant has deployed a number of resources to help smooth the transition, including upgrade planning workshops; free, instructor-led training; and FastTrack onboarding assistance. Ed McCallister, who completed the transition from Skype to Teams in 2019 as CIO for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, says it’s important t
Edsurge
MARCH 15, 2021
Digital technology has become increasingly important in the lives of all Americans, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic, which has made many of us even more reliant on computing devices to execute our daily responsibilities. Yet, many social, political and ethical concerns have emerged as the application of technology has grown in daily life.
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Edsurge
MARCH 15, 2021
The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools are now using a hybrid classroom model, with some students attending virtually and others in person. In this situation, teachers need technology tools that allow them to provide the same high-quality experience for students learning at home and in person.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 15, 2021
A March 2021 study found that high school students learned two to three times as much math as their peers from a daily dose of tutoring at school. Credit: Michael Dougherty for The Hechinger Report. This week marks a full year since many school buildings around the country closed and the pandemic changed the way our children learn. I believe it’s safe to say that most students haven’t thrived online.
eSchool News
MARCH 15, 2021
Students in project-based learning ( PBL ) classrooms across the United States significantly outperform students in typical classrooms, according to four studies released from Lucas Education Research, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), along with researchers from five major universities. In the first study ever reported on project-based learning and Advanced Placement results, research scientists at the Center for Economic and Social Research at USC Dornsife found tha
MiddleWeb
MARCH 15, 2021
Pandemic teaching has led grades 5/6 math teacher Mona Iehl to adapt proven practices from her regular classroom for her virtual teaching. Using the Nearpod app, she prioritizes community building and discussion while simplifying lesson designs. Her video shows her strategies in action! The post Deep Learning Strategies for Online Math Classes 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.
eSchool News
MARCH 15, 2021
The past year has been unexpected and unpredictable, to say the least. But one thing has remained constant: Schools need funding to elevate students’ learning experiences, and education grants are key in that process. Solving health challenges, strengthening financial literacy, promoting innovative ideas around sustainable communities, and supporting interest in STEAM learning–these education grants have a little something for everyone.
Marketplace K-12
MARCH 15, 2021
The online literacy provider Newsela has raised $100 million in new funding and achieved unicorn status, and has set its sights on "replacing the textbook," its CEO says. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Newsela Raises $100 Million Series D Round, Reaches Unicorn Status appeared first on Market Brief.
Buncee
MARCH 15, 2021
In a day where there is an app for everything, wondering about the true impact a tech tool has made on students’ learning, engagement, and retention can be daunting. Using Buncee with my students over the years, I have seen firsthand the difference it has made in their interest in assignments, in the creativity that blossoms when they open the canvas, and in the increase in their test scores.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 15, 2021
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 238 The Lost Art Of Parenting And Classroom Management. Drew Perkins talks with Michaeleen Doucleff, correspondent for NPR’s Science Desk and author of Hunt, Gather, Parent, about the power of parenting styles in ancient cultures and how the lessons might help teachers with their students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Amazon: Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans mdoucle
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.
Technology Tidbits
MARCH 15, 2021
Many schools are now realizing they do not have the tools in place so kids can continue to learn while schools are closed. Socrates personalized learning for the students so they are progressing automatically, and provides teachers with tools to monitor progress and assign topics. Teachers can control the learning remotely or just allow Socrates to adjust automatically - making it a perfect tool for teachers with closed classrooms.
ScienceDaily (EdTech section)
MARCH 15, 2021
Increased internet-access spending by Texas public schools improved academic performance but also led to more disciplinary problems among students, a study of 9,000 schools shows.
EmergingEdTech
MARCH 15, 2021
Image source School bullies have been the scourge of classrooms since the beginning of organized education. It's such a pervasive issue that the US federal government sponsors an entire initiative. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
Technology Tidbits
MARCH 15, 2021
CurrikiStudio is a wonderful learning suite of tools that lets educators seamlessly create interactive learning experiences. This is done by creating a playlist of learning objectives, choose from over 40 learning activities, add multimedia content, and then share w/ others/students. Also, CurrikiStudio is ideal for integrating project based learning and blended learning into any classroom.
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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
MindShift
MARCH 15, 2021
Children’s book creator LeUyen Pham remembers the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as a time of contrasts and confusion. With her husband and kids at home, the house was suddenly loud all the time, while Los Angeles was abnormally quiet. Unanswerable questions swirled everywhere. “We were all walking around in a weird fog,” said Pham. “We were all nervous.
Technology Tidbits
MARCH 15, 2021
ClassHook is an innovative new site for finding educational videos/clips that I was just reminded of by Monica Burns blog. ClassHook is a search engine for finding educational video clips through popular media. It searches through TV shows, movies, and other forms of entertainment to bring educational clips to educators. Best of all an educator can search through different subjects and each video displays wether it is for El Ed, MS, HS, etc.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MARCH 15, 2021
Our second Library 2.021 mini-conference: "Reinventing Libraries for a Post-COVID World," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 17th, 2021. I n 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. Unsurprisingly, librarians have not only met this challenge but thrived in bringing new dynamic digital content, engaging virtual programming and instructional
Technology Tidbits
MARCH 15, 2021
Cloud Stop Motion is an innovative site for creating and storing stop motion video projects. This is ideal for educators looking to integrate technology into the classroom and can be used for project based learning, digital storytelling, and more. Best of all, the educational portal allows teachers to track and manage student accounts, organize all projects, and export/watch all videos, all from w/in the web/browser.
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.
Insight Education Group
MARCH 15, 2021
It’s almost impossible these days to read an education article, watch the news, look at social media, or even have a conversation with a friend or colleague that doesn’t somehow touch on racial equity. We’ve seen our country grapple with a worldwide pandemic while simultaneously trying to reckon with the severe racial inequities that are ever-present in our society – and in our schools.
TeachThought - Learn better.
MARCH 15, 2021
10 Tips For Creating More Effective Multiple-Choice Questions. contributed by Dr. Stephen Murphy, Measured Progress. One of the critical elements to understanding what students know and are able to do is using spot-on assessment items that provide fair and valid data. Good data helps teachers make instructional decisions, informing student groupings and identifying needs for additional instruction or stretch strategies for continued learning and growth.
edWeb.net
MARCH 15, 2021
By Michele Israel. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Science education during COVID has challenged the best of teachers. But even during the crisis, they dug in, designing creative digital learning experiences, using technology for enhanced remote engagement, and leveraging local phenomena and investigations for students and their families to do at home.
MIND Research Institute
MARCH 15, 2021
President Biden has signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 , providing more funding relief for K-12 education than the previous CARES and CRRSA Acts combined. $122.8 billion has been added to the ESSER fund for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, with new spending requirements for districts and schools with high percentages of students living in poverty.
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.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 15, 2021
Each week, student volunteers at the University of Mississippi fill grab-and-go bags with food for their peers who lack the resources to purchase nutritious and filling meals. In operation for over eight years, the university’s student-run campus food pantry, Grove Grocery , was created when campus leaders realized that some students did not have enough money for food at the flagship four-year campus in Oxford.
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