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How to Recession-Proof Your School Technology Department

techlearning

School technology leaders need to recession-proof technology departments to weather potentially tough economic times ahead.

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Understanding FERPA, CIPA and Other K–12 Student Data Privacy Laws

EdTech Magazine

To effectively address student data privacy, K–12 IT leaders need to understand the legal requirements. As districts shift operations to the cloud — and with bad actors increasingly targeting schools — IT teams need to ensure they are meeting both the letter and the spirit of the law. The main federal statute guiding student data privacy is FERPA, which stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

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8 time-saving tips to be a more efficient administrator

Ditch That Textbook

This post is written by Dr. LaMarcus Norman. Dr. Norman is the Assistant Professor at Delta State University, Educational Administration and Supervision. Before joining Delta State University, Dr. Norman spent 12 years of service as a public-school administrator and teacher in Mississippi. You can connect with him at lamarcus.norman@gmail.com. Every educator knows one of the […].

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Up Next For Higher Ed? Cryptocurrencies, Political Battles and Hybrid Learning

Edsurge

What’s on the horizon for higher education? It’s the question that nonprofit association Educause poses annually to college faculty, staff, administrators and researchers from around the world. This year, 57 such experts identified social, technological, economic, environmental and political trends influencing the higher ed sector. And unsurprisingly, their reflections underscore dramatic shifts in teaching and learning either instigated or sped up by the pandemic.

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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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What Is Classrooscreen and How to Use It with Students in Class?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Classroomscreen is a platform that offers numerous tools to help you create optimal learning experiences for your students. The way it works is simple: You project the tool for the whole class to see.read more.

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Strange Days Indeed, Most Peculiar

EdNews Daily

By Charles Sosnik Nobody told me there’d be days like these. If you are in administration, you are dealing with some very frightening numbers right now. Last week, Learning Counsel CEO LeiLani Cauthen wrote an article that detailed the current teacher shortage. According to Cauthen, “28 percent of teachers have quit, been lost, or shuffled into different roles, mostly promotions into administration with added duties, while keeping many part-time duties in the classroom.

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Find Your Growth Mindset and Build Intelligence

EdNews Daily

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark The concept of a “growth mindset” comes from the groundbreaking work of Dr. Carol Dweck, whose research has helped clarify why some people thrive on challenges and why others do not. She found real differences in brain activity and behavior between people she characterizes as having a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset.

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The future of work starts early in this California school district — just ask a fifth grader?

The Hechinger Report

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. Subscribe today! SAN DIEGO — Walk into a classroom in the Cajon Valley Union School District and you’re likely to meet students, such as fifth grader Giovanni Maroki, who can already describe the careers they’re most suited for.

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Education Business: Where’s the Opportunity?

EdNews Daily

By Charles Sosnik I was having a conversation with my son Stone over the Easter break. He is a bright kid, just finishing his 2nd year at Appalachian State University. For those of you unfamiliar, Appalachian is tucked deep into the North Carolina mountains in a little town called Boone. Its breathtaking vistas and cold mountain streams provide an ideal environment for study, and Stone is making the most of it.

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – April 2022

Edthena

Spring is in full swing, and whether you’re conducting an end-of-year teacher self-reflection or thinking about giving effective feedback, we’ve got the latest reads for you. This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes three popular education articles about supporting teacher and coach growth. Here are our top picks for the Apr. 2022 reads you shouldn’t miss.

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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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Community Schools: Connected to What Matters

EdNews Daily

By James Stoffer and Zach Vander Veen Children do not exist in a vacuum. Community schooling encourages student wellbeing, teacher health and wellbeing, all in place to allow academic achievement and opportunity for students, their families and their communities. Editor’s note: This is part four in a five-part series. To see previous installments, click on one, two or three.

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5 marketing tips to increase college admissions

Linways Technologies

Admitting the right students will benefit educational institutions in numerous ways. The quality of the students reflects the standard of the institution. Motivated students will benefit the institution when it comes to a ranking framework, accreditation, placements, and more. But how do institutions reach out to them? Institutions can use some simple marketing techniques to attract the right students and increase awareness about the college.

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CDC Data Highlights the Pandemic’s Impact on Student Mental Health

Gaggle Speaks

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gaggle’s data has revealed K-12 students’ increasing struggles with suicide, self-harm, and other concerning issues. Following the declaration of a national state of emergency for children’s mental health in October and a public advisory on this crisis from the U.S. Surgeon General in December, the CDC recently released data highlighting the mental health threats high school students experienced during the pandemic.

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Artificial Intelligence Success in K-12 Education

EmergingEdTech

Of all the areas of life where artificial intelligence (AI) will impact, the biggest might well be education. This is because learning is so important, and because current educational systems leave a. [Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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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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Fill personnel gaps with federal grants

eSchool News

Hiring additional reading and math coaches, counselors, school psychologists, and other support staff is a key strategy for meeting students’ academic and social-emotional learning needs. When school systems use federal funding for personnel expenses, they must have a plan in place for tracking and reporting the time and effort that employees spend on grant-funded activities to protect current and future student support funding.

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Including AAPI Heritage in Classroom Learning

MiddleWeb

For over 40 years the US Congress has recognized the heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during May. Federal agencies and nonprofits provide resources to bring the culture and history of AAPIs to the classroom. For an overview visit this MiddleWeb roundup. The post Including AAPI Heritage in Classroom Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Transforming education through the ingenuity of communities

eSchool News

If there is one opportunity that emerged from the political, racial, and pandemic-centered strife of the past two years, it is the recognition that communities are the heartbeat of our education ecosystem. While schools are embedded in communities, the education that occurs within communities has largely been framed as separate from school—after-school, out-of-school, and informal learning.

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5 marketing tips to increase college admissions

Linways Technologies

Admitting the right students through college admissions will benefit educational institutions in numerous ways. The quality of the students reflects the standard of the institution. Motivated students will benefit the institution when it comes to a ranking framework, accreditation, placements, and more. But how do institutions reach out to them? Institutions can use some simple marketing techniques to attract the right students and increase awareness about the college.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

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

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Sensory Play for All Ages

N2Y

Do you know why sensory play is so important? Sensory systems provide the foundation for cognitive and physical skills—including our sense of space and balance. Our host will share how sensory play supports brain development, skill building, and self‑regulation. Plus, you’ll learn some fun ideas for engaging in sensory play throughout the life span!

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Star Wars Day Ideas for the Classroom

Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

May the Fourth Be With You Engage your students this Star Wars Day by incorporating some Star Wars Day ideas into your classroom. Check out these resources for any subject. Lessons and Idea Collections Star Wars in the Classroom Dedicated to teaching and learning with Star Wars, Star Wars in the Classroom has lessons and. Read more. The post Star Wars Day Ideas for the Classroom appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology.

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"Parenting 2.0 : Parenting for School and Life Success" Webinar or a Dedicated Event for Your Parents

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

PARENTING 2.0: PARENTING FOR SCHOOL & LIFE SUCCESS Part of the LearningRevolution.com 'Survive and Thrive!' Series With Steve Hargadon OVERVIEW : Helping a child to succeed in school is, and should be, part of a larger plan to help them have success in life. We may not think we have the toolset for such an ambitious task, but we actually and innately do.

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Teacher2Trainer Live Workshop Series

Shake Up Learning

The post Teacher2Trainer Live Workshop Series appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Ready to make the transition from classroom teacher to trainer? This workshop is for you! Have you been wondering how to take your skills as a teacher to the next level? Delivering professional learning for educators and adult learners can help you advance your career, make more money, and find a job you love. © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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.