Fri.Dec 03, 2021

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3 ways you can use digital tools to boost student motivation

eSchool News

Many educators navigating the use of technology for learning have seen this scenario come to life in the classroom: you give your students an online assignment and a few minutes into it you start the exhausting routine of trying to guess who might be opening other tabs to play games or watch videos, while you figure out ways to redirect them towards their work.

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Hour of Code? Here’s why to participate

Ask a Tech Teacher

December 6-12th, 2021, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Coding is that mystical geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike.

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Why Do Students Leave College Before Finishing? New Study Looks at Common Scenarios.

Edsurge

When a student stops out of college before getting a degree, the college should act fast if it wants to get them back. That’s because there’s a correlation between how long a student has been disengaged and the likelihood that they’ll return. “As soon as a student drops out or stops out or disengages, the university needs to have an immediate attack plan,” said Bruce Etter, assistant director of research at the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, in an interview with Ed

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EdTech Can Make Life Better – Edufuturists Podcast

Teacher Tech

Alice Keeler was a guest on the edufuturists podcast. Check out episode #159 for how EdTech can make life better. The post EdTech Can Make Life Better – Edufuturists Podcast appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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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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Safely embracing digital learning with managed network security

eSchool News

Digital learning surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it isn’t going away with the return to in-person classrooms. After experimenting with new approaches for in-classroom, at-home, or hybrid learning, it’s clear that technology’s use will continue to evolve as a means to improve student engagement and the overall learning experience. However, as K-12 schools increase their reliance on technology and more devices connect to their networks, cybersecurity threats are also rising.

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How Deep Work Supports Student Wellness

techlearning

Why deep work may be the solution to student wellness and how to get kids there with the right tools

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How Classroom Redesign Powers Learner-Centered Education

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One New Jersey school district has found that redesigning classrooms allows teachers to focus on learner-centered instruction.

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors

eSchool News

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 30, 2021) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has elected Pedro Rivera and Dr. Frank Rodriguez to its Board of Directors. Rivera, who is the former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education and currently serves as president of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Pennsylvania, was named the Director of Region 6 Northeast.

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The Best Teacher Rolling Carts For 2021

Fractus Learning

Table of Contents What Makes The Best Rolling Cart For Teachers + Why Best Overall Rolling Carts For Teachers: ECRA4Kids ELR-0549B MemoryStor Universal Rolling Cart And Organizer Bag Set Best Rolling Carts For Small Classrooms: Seville Classics 10-Drawer Multipurpose Mobile Rolling Utility Storage Organizer Best Portable Rolling Cart For Teachers: Educational Insights Teacher Tote-All Best Rolling Carts For Storing Classroom Supplies: ECRA4Kids ELR-20702 4-Tier Metal Rolling Utility Cart Best Ro

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Capstone and Buncee Invite Classrooms to Help Share Holiday Cheer “Holiday Hugs” Program To Bring Messages and Books to Patients at Children’s Minnesota

eSchool News

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – December 3, 2021 – Capstone, an innovative publisher and education technology provider of children’s content for schools and home, and Buncee, its newly acquired creation and collaboration tool for students and educators, are inviting students to help create kind and supportive Holiday Hugs messages to children in the hospital this holiday season.

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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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Week of November 29th at Cumming Campus

Hubbli

Infants; These sweet little ones have been busy playing more and more each day. Below you see them enjoying their sense of touch and sight with these fun sensory Christmas trees Ms. Caila made for their enjoyment. Toddler 1: Ms. Renee and Ms. Erika made super fun turkey projects. Below you will see students with their handmade hats enjoying a fun art project creating turkeys with hand paint, feathers, and support from their amazing teachers.

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TEACHERMADE BRINGS CO-TEACHER SUPPORT TO ITS INTERACTIVE ONLINE PLATFORM

eSchool News

Jacksonville, FL — TeacherMade, the online platform for making interactive digital learning activities, has released a software update that allows Teachers to share account access with other Teachers, paraprofessionals, substitutes, administrators, IEP/504 teams, or any other stakeholder. The new Co-Teacher shared access allows Teachers and staff to collaborate on lesson authoring, grading, assigning, and sharing.

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Best Bean Bag Chairs and Beanbag Furniture to Enjoy In 2021!

Fractus Learning

Table of Contents What Makes A Great Bean Bag Chair + Why Best Bean Bag Chairs For Back Support: Big Joe Dorm Chair Best Bean Bag Chairs For Kids and Storing Toys: Creative QT Stuffed Animal Storage Bag Best Bean Bag Chairs For Cozy Comfort: Chill Sack Bean Bag Chair Best Bean Bag Chairs For Everyone: 5-Foot Sofa Sack Best Bean Bag Chairs For Furniture: Intex Inflatable Ultra Lounge Best Bean Bag Chairs For Sleepovers: CordaRoy's Chenille Bean Bag Chair Best Bean Bag Chair Alternative: Lou

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Football Star Jonathan Jones Inspires Kids to Code and Get Active with Unruly Splats

eSchool News

This December, students are pushing their desks out of the way for the Get Active Coding Challenge during Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week. Unruly Studios is partnering with Patriots football star and two-time Super Bowl champion Jonathan Jones to make computer science in K-8 education more approachable, fun, and physically active. “We’re thrilled to partner with Jonathan Jones for a national competition combining coding with active play that will reach hundreds of classrooms acr

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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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Scaffolding strategies that teachers can adopt.

Linways Technologies

“Scaffolding refers to a method in which the learning contents are broken into small chunks/ modules and providing a tool or structure with which students can learn and develop a new concept or skill” . Scaffolding strategies that teachers adapt can make their student’s learning process easier. Scaffolding directs the students to follow appropriate methodology on how to learn specific topics or solve problems.

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YaizY Lands $2.1M Seed Investment To Transform The Traditional Learning System By Turning Kids’ Passions Into Professions

eSchool News

New York, NY (December 6, 2021) – EdTech startup YaizY , an online platform with a wide range of curated courses in advanced digital subjects for kids, announced today a $2.1M seed round with total funding nearing $3 million. The live online education platform allows 8-to-17-year-olds to develop and refine future-proof skills in areas such as innovation, leadership, design, and multimedia arts will use the funds to expedite YaizY’s expansion in the US, further grow the customer base in UK

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6 Scaffolding strategies that teachers can adopt.

Linways Technologies

“Scaffolding refers to a method in which the learning contents are broken into small chunks/ modules and providing a tool or structure with which students can learn and develop a new concept or skill”. Scaffolding strategies that teachers adapt can make their student’s learning process easier. Scaffolding directs the students to follow appropriate methodology on how to learn specific topics or solve problems.