EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

K–12 IT teams have an ever-growing list of responsibilities and tasks crucial to ensuring that classrooms – not to mention entire school campuses — remain optimally equipped for teaching and learning. On top of that, school districts are notoriously strapped for money. On average, the U.S. puts 12.7 percent of public funding toward education: That’s below the international standard of 15 percent.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the past, people mostly thought of projectors as devices that were simply mounted on the classroom ceiling, primarily used for projecting lessons and content on a screen at the front of the room. However, the way we use classroom projectors has evolved beyond their traditional role. Nowadays, projectors have become versatile tools that can adapt to a wide range of spaces, from the traditional classroom to the school gym or even the grandeur of an experience center.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Cyberattacks on K–12 schools have increased by more than 30 percent since 2022, according to the Center for Internet Security; the data-rich environment and higher likelihood of paid ransoms are attractive targets for criminals. Unsurprisingly, school IT staff members say that they feel unprepared. Limited budgets are a major factor. According to the Consortium for School Networking’s State of EdTech Leadership survey, approximately two-thirds of school districts don’t have a full-time cybersecu

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Education Elements

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I recently returned to work from parental leave after adding a healthy and happy baby to our now family of four. My parental leave included a multitude of experiences, ranging from the tranquility of morning stroller walks to the inevitable sleepless nights, and from supporting our toddler in adapting to the arrival of the new baby to the constant rhythm of diaper changes.

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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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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

By Charles Sosnik I see a lot of nervous Nellies out there. And guarded Garrys. And cautious Carls. 2022 brought us the biggest opportunity for learners since, well, ever. When generative AI was heralded a year ago, the education community immediately jumped in with a definitive and resounding “Hmmmmmmmm.” Rather than standing on the rooftops and shouting, we immediately moved into our “We fear change” mode.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I remember the first and only time I’ve ever yelled at a teacher in class. Growing up in the U.S. as a female child of immigrants from Taiwan, this kind of behavior is practically sacrilegious; certainly scandalous and wildly antithetical to my traditional upbringing. I was raised above all else to not only revere education, but to literally show respect to educators and elders by being a dutiful, quiet, listening and obedient learner.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Jessica Hicklin is using edtech to help make in-prison education more accessible. It’s a mission inspired by her time incarcerated.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Key points: Immersive opportunities make high frequency words stick and keep students engaged Mastering high frequency words helps students grow into proficient readers See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page If you were to poll an audience of educators–classroom teachers, literacy specialists, reading researchers, and university professors–about whether high frequency words should be

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In an era where screens often dominate our attention, nurturing the skill of reading comprehension in children is more crucial than ever. Many children in the United States, however, are falling behind in this critical skill. Data reveals that between 2017 and 2019, the number of children in grades 4 through 8 reading at or […] The post 12 Best Reading Comprehension Activities for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

17 million U.S. households lack home broadband internet access because they cannot afford to connect. We have a historic opportunity to leverage $42.5B in Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to deploy Free Apartment Wi-Fi programs to address these inequalities. Wi-Fi installations are a cost-effective way to connect unserved and underserved apartment buildings.

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SplashLearn

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Parents today face an important dilemma in shaping their child’s educational & personal journey: homeschooling vs. public school. In today’s technology-driven world, education has become a lot more fluid than before (Courtesy: Covid), and we’re sure you keep wondering if being homeschooled is better for your kids. Whether you are a parent trying to figure […] The post Homeschool vs Public School: 12 Tips on How to Choose One first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software, is excited to announce the release of its newest case study featuring Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 (CUSD 204). Indian Prairie CUSD 204, a large school district in Illinois, uses Rise Vision to bolster its school communication strategy and increase student engagement. This case study highlights how Indian Prairie has successfully implemented digital signage to communicate with its student body population.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We've just posted a new podcast by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Holiday Party Harassment: Better Boundaries Outside of Work." Can employees violate sexual or racial harassment prevention policies even when they aren't at work? This episode of the Library 2.0 Service, Safety, and Security podcast explains why it's both possible and preventable.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: Immediately following the Saturday, Oct. 7, attack on Israeli communities by Hamas and Israel’s resulting declaration

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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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