Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get ( links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 12 Ways to Update Your Online Identity — December 11th 8+ Ways to a Speedier Computer — December 12th Backup and Image your computer — December 13th (today) Regular readers of Ask a Tech Teacher know these are updated each December.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

To address the ever-present and evolving threat of cyberattacks, Microsoft recently released Windows 11. “We’ve had upgrades, such as Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 10,” says Jason Brown, senior field solution architect at CDW. “Windows 11 isn’t an upgrade so much as it is a complete redesign of the entire platform. In earlier versions of Windows, hardware was just hardware.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post 12 Education Stories to Get You Ready for the New Year appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In early spring this year, the local chapter of my teacher professional development organization held our first in-person conference since the pandemic. In the weeks leading up to the conference, I obsessively checked our registration platform almost hourly to see if the confirmed attendee numbers had increased beyond the low double digits. Sadly, I never received the confidence boost I had hoped for as our attendance numbers remained, and were, embarrassingly low.

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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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The Jose Vilson

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Last year, when I dropped my son off at school, my first question to the staff was “What’s changed?” After the cuts came down, students felt a palpable loss across the board. We can enumerate the problems with leaving any school budget thousands of dollars short: less teachers per class, tired adults carrying more of the load, less electives, desolate classrooms and hallways, less people for communities to turn to, less resources, less … of everything really.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States. Much uncertainty exists about what AI is, how it works and its implications for students, families, educators and the broader school community.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning. 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: Researchers have found kindergarten through third grade classes spend, on average, 89 minutes a day on English language arts, 57 minutes a

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Marketplace K-12

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In the 2024-25 school year, the end of stimulus funding will be a historically negative shock to the industry and likely destabilize schools, predicts Marguerite Roza. The post University Researcher Predicts ‘Bloodletting’ When Federal Funding Cliff Hits appeared first on Market Brief.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s post, I am introducing you to blended learning, a concept that is now common parlance within the ‘education speak’ In crafting this comprehensive piece on blended learning, I delved deep into academic literature, drawing on peer-reviewed research papers to create an authoritative and informative post. This effort is aimed at assisting teachers and educators in effectively utilizing the blended learning approach.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

DECEMBER 13, 2023

State and national level resources for the teachers and parents of gifted and talented students inside and outside of the classroom. The post Resources For The Parents And Teachers Of Gifted And Talented Students appeared first on TeachThought.

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By Valerie Chernek Josė, a second grader, has transferred to a new school and has already begun to grasp many pre-reading concepts earlier than expected. A key reason for his progress is that his teacher is a proponent of Whole Keep Reading Driving Early Reading Readiness… Are Background Knowledge & Read Alouds the Missing Links? The post Driving Early Reading Readiness… Are Background Knowledge & Read Alouds the Missing Links?

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Wouldn't it be easier to check your responses from a Google Form if multiple forms went to one Google Sheet? This is possible! Google Workspace Expert Alice Keeler shows you how to have Multiple Forms to One Google Sheet The post Multiple Forms to One Google Sheet appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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MiddleWeb

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With so many daily classes, the working memories of adolescents get overloaded. Their evolving brains have not yet developed fluent coping strategies. To teach students to handle all the inflow, two experts share UDL strategies that build executive function and self-regulation. The post UDL Strategies to Help Lighten Memory Overload first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Want to create a Google Form that has 16 questions but randomly only 4 displayed to a student? Creating Random Google Forms Quiz Versions is a hack. Let me show you how. The post Creating Random Google Forms Quiz Versions appeared first on Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler.

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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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PlagiarismCheck

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A good plagiarism checker is a superhero among education-related tools. Judge for yourself: it commands time, dealing with several assignments at once, helps to fight dishonesty, and always comes to the rescue when you need it! But what is your Batman (or Superman, or whoever you prefer) in the world of similarity detectors? To make a real difference, plagiarism detector for teachers needs to meet specific requirements.

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techlearning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

ScreenRec lets educators use video messages to explain faster and be understood better by students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on blended learning. In our previous posts, we’ve explored what blended learning is and delved into its strengths and weaknesses. We’ve also examined various models of blended learning. Continuing this comprehensive exploration, today’s post focuses on practical examples of blended learning in action.

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Marketplace K-12

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Laura Slover, who played a major role in helping states design and implement Common Core assessments, will lead the new effort. The post Project to Transform the Carnegie Unit Gets New Leader appeared first on Market Brief.

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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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Dr. Shannon Doak

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Today, I’m excited to share a gem of an app that’s a real game-changer for us educators – and honestly, for anyone who spends a good chunk of their day glued to a computer screen. Let’s talk about sustainable computer use and how ‘ Time Out – Break Reminders ‘, or the Take a Break Browser Extension could be your new best friend.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Charlotte, NC – GoldieBlox and Discovery Education today announced a new education initiative – Maker High. Maker High offers an immersive learning experience hosted on Roblox for educators to teach chemistry in middle and high school classrooms. Maker High is a new experience on Roblox from the award-winning GoldieBlox team that leverages the power of gamified learning to deeply engage learners in chemistry.

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SplashLearn

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Instead of measuring success by how many hours a student sits in a classroom, what if we focused on what they know and can do? That’s what competency-based education is all about. A progressive approach that has gained traction in response to the evolving demands of the modern educational landscape. At its core, CBE shifts […] The post Competency-Based Educated: Benefits & Real-World Examples first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Vizor

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Managing hundreds or thousands of Chromebooks can be a challenge for school IT administrators. Many administrators are keen to automate repetitive Chromebook management tasks, such as OU assignment and disabling lost devices. GAM or Google Apps Manager, is a free and open source solution for IT administrators who are happy to work close to the metal using a command line.

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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

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SplashLearn

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Developing a rich vocabulary in early childhood is not just about learning new words; it’s about opening doors to a world of imagination, understanding, and communication. When children learn new words, they’re not just memorizing but also developing critical thinking skills, enhancing their ability to express themselves and laying a foundation for lifelong learning and […] The post 82 Best Words That Start with C for Kids in 2023 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Why invest time looking for AI teaching materials? The AI Educator Tools website offers a comprehensive collection of AI resources for educators, encompassing a wide range of tools from productivity enhancers to AI-based entertainment options. When access the AI Educators Tools website you have the ability search and/or filter to reach your desired AI tool to try.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Welcome to the latest post in our series on blended learning. Previously, we’ve explored what blended learning is and delved into its strengths and weaknesses. We’ve also looked at practical examples of blended learning and how they are applied in various educational contexts. Today, we shift our focus to the models of blended learning. This post aims to provide an understanding of different blended learning models, their structures, and how they are implemented in educational settin

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Twelve years ago, when I left a career as a lawyer to become a history teacher, my vision of what a “good teacher” looked like was shaped in part by movies, such as “Stand and Deliver” and “To Sir, With Love,” which depict teachers who overcome institutional dysfunction to connect with students and inspire them to achieve their potential.

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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.

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