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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. In Orlando, the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) kicked off with keynotes and sessions from top edtech experts and real-world practitioners.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In recent years, K–12 institutions’ classroom technology investments have been gradually ticking upward. In 2019, 40 percent of teachers reported an increased use of digital-based core curriculum resources for one or more core subjects. Fifty-six percent said they were using digital supplemental materials more frequently. The onset of the pandemic certainly didn’t slow down the need for new tech.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They are fun for students, keep them engaged, and teach the foundational pieces of a lesson. I. ‘ve talked about gamifying elements here and here (and under this tag ). Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, retired educator and now education consultant, goes into depth about simulations–what these are

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

K-12 schools and districts are turning to remote learning again as they head into the new semester. Winter storms and the Omicron variant of COVID-19 are pausing in-person classes. With these extended school closings, educational leaders are making the choice to transition back to virtual learning. Whether students are at home or in the classroom, it’s critical for teachers to create relevant and meaningful learning experiences.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In my early years as a teacher, I would read teaching books desperately looking for bulleted lists and numbered paragraphs. I sought out gray boxes at the end of chapters with a “Try This” heading. I wanted steps to follow, procedures with track-records of success. I wanted a step-by-step manual on how to be a good teacher. I wanted to do everything the right way.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Social Studies teachers seem to have an impossible challenge: take events that happened hundreds or thousands of years ago and make them relevant to today’s teens. That explains why only about half of middle and high school students say they are engaged in what they are learning in school most of the time, according to recent research from Project Tomorrow.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Friday, February 4, 2022)? – The 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes, which offers five K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to win a $5,000 STEM grant to purchase supplies and technology for any STEM-related initiative, is now accepting entries here. Open through April 22, 2022, educators and educational professionals are encouraged to enter daily for a chance to win. .

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

If you use Google Jamboard here are 3 tips to help you get more out of your Jam. Google Jamboard Jam Tips. The post 3 Tips for Google Jamboard appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Portland, Ore., Oakland, Calif., Juneau, Alaska – February 3, 2022 – NWEA , CORE® and Alaska Staff Development Network (ASDN) , in partnership with the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) , announced today a new learning, collaboration, and coaching program that will empower 100 literacy specialists, instructional coaches, and teachers to enhance their instructional practices, ultimately driving better outcomes for Alaska’s elementary students.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This Sunday's Super Bowl is an opportunity to kickoff some fun learning

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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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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As cybersecurity attacks increase, districts ask if the cost of cyber insurance is worth the price

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A lifelong learner, Jeri Schreiner has supported all aspects of systems and network infrastructure throughout her career, including technical, software, and end-user support. As Gaggle’s Systems Support Engineer Manager, Jeri helps facilitate new customer onboarding, troubleshoots customer configurations, provides internal system support, and acts as the primary liaison between Engineering and the rest of the organization.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

If you are an educator committed to culturally responsive teaching, you likely know Zaretta Hammond. Zaretta is the expert and author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain , and we’ve highlighted her insights about what culturally responsive teaching even is and the neuroscience behind CRT. What may not be common knowledge, however, is how video reflection can be key to culturally responsive practices.

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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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SpeechTechie

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It seems as though everyone is starting to exhale and feel a bit of optimism again after a disruptive turn in the pandemic this January 2022. It seems a good time to take stock and continue to use our tools to keep ourselves productive and feeling purposeful! One of my tricks is around windows and tabs- it's important to be mindful of how many you have open.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

NEW YORK, NY (FEBRUARY 4, 2022) – Parallel Learning (Parallel), the digital health platform that provides a new way to test, diagnose, and empower students with learning and thinking differences, announced today two new key hires to its growing executive team, in addition to plans to expand its services into Illinois, Texas and Florida next month.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

What does it mean to be a human highlighter? A human highlighter is simply a way to recognize people in your organization. Regardless of your role within your organization, it is very important to not only be aware and recognize efforts of your team but to amplify them. A human highlighter is one who continues to spotlight a person and/or people in your organization with their peers as well as to a larger audience.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Sean Michael Morris knows that he has cultivated a certain “ethos” over his career in higher education—as a self-described critic of edtech and a champion of helping professors improve their teaching. So he was not surprised when his latest job change led to a firestorm of criticism on academic Twitter and social media this week. The news: He left his job at the University of Colorado at Denver to become an executive at Course Hero, a controversial homework-help site derided by many professors.

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