eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2017

Next page: Gen Z curriculum in action). Textbooks are “boring” according to many students; I would rather give them a choice of articles that are fairly short, but concise. To appeal to Gen Z, it helps if materials are also visually appealing, with engaging photos, maps, or illustrations.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 9, 2019

I spent hours reviewing notes that spanned an entire semester because it was all “fair game.” As a student, I remember the stress of preparing for final exams. ” I never had a clear sense of what content would appear on the final.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Plenty of content was used without permission of the copyright owners–some under legitimate “fair use,” some out of lack of knowledge, and some opportunistically. Following is a comprehensive primer based on the top questions educators have asked related to copyright, public domain and fair use, and how they apply to distance learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2020

Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum –9 grade levels. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. fair use/public domain. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 24, 2021

You can also gather some feedback about instructional strategies, class routines, the curriculum, projects, and technology tools. Students have likely seen their fair share of digital exit tickets this year. You have an opportunity to help your students reflect on the year and what they learned. You might be surprised by their answers.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

” The company’s people-first approach includes focusing on: Relationships and diversity Fairness and respect Being purpose-driven Equal treatment Safe spaces Being child-centric Global collaboration There is also a busy-ness that is becoming more prevalent in both education and business.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In the PLCs, instructors include data to help them understand how their students are progressing, and identify patterns of achievement and deficiencies in the curriculum content. The post Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced? Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts. Thomas, Bastin, (2022). Linways Technologies.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Frank Smith The global winner of this year's contest found a revolutionary new way to test for Ebola.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

In my second year, in an effort to get technology into the hands of the students, foster authentic inquiry, and break the “test-prep” mentality which has come to dominate many a school landscape, I launched Inquiry Fair. Another inquiry-based initiative we are always working on is our Next Generation Curriculum model.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Curriculum diversity and inclusion: Review and update curricula to be more inclusive and representative of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. This helps students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement. This ensures that technology is a tool for equity, not a barrier.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2023

A second version of through-year makes proficiency determinations for specific curriculum standards as they are taught. The interim assessment is given in the fall and winter, while the summative test is given in the spring, to make a proficiency determination. Another version of through-year assessment is somewhat a blend of the prior two.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2019

These critical but sometimes elusive ideas have gotten their fair share of love over the past year. Commit to threading the coherent curriculum needle. But the more varied those experiences and resources are, many worry the less rigorous and coherent curriculum becomes. Unbundle’ what we mean by SEL. Social-emotional learning.

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Education Fairness Change Management Curriculum 278

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In the PLCs, instructors include data to help them understand how their students are progressing, and identify patterns of achievement and deficiencies in the curriculum content. The post Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced? Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts. Thomas, Bastin, (2022). Linways Technologies.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2021

It’s fair to say students have more than earned their impending summer breaks. While many districts resumed hybrid or full in-person learning during the 2020-2021 school year, many educators and experts are still concerned about learning gaps and learning loss.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Related : How to implement a districtwide K-12 computer science program How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps. Computer science could become another spoke in that rotation fairly easily, and many schools are already doing this.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

It’s an issue of fairness and equity, certainly, but it’s also a practical matter. We have an early learning specialist and a curriculum specialist who are both working in that area coaching teachers. In practice, that means we hired a director of early learning, Dr. Travis Armstrong.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2019

Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum –9 grade levels. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. fair use/public domain. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We utilize hands-on, innovative STEM curriculum to bring learning to life. For instance, they can share information about their area of expertise, be an advisor for students on presentations or projects, or judge robotics competitions and/or science fairs. There are also opportunities for job shadowing or interning at these companies.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

But there’s a method to the all new devices, features and curriculum updates, say company officials: to reinforce Microsoft’s position in the education market with tools that make learning more affordable and accessible. Among them is Microsoft, whose list of announcements for Bett reads almost as long as the conference agenda. (Or

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Curriculum. Fair use/Public domain. A Fair(y) Use Tale. K-8 Curriculum. Common Sense Curriculum. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Copyrights and Digital Laws.

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Plagiarism Fairness Internet Curriculum 187

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2023

The curriculum is standards-based and developed by teachers. This educational video compares the advantages and disadvantages of a progressive tax versus a flat tax system so students can decide which they believe is fairer. This clip from the 2014 film Selma shows Annie Lee Cooper, played by Oprah Winfrey, attempting to register to vote.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2025

For more, check out the K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Look both ways before crossing the (virtual) street. Dont go places you dont know.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

Standardized tests can be hard on students. Many of us still remember the frustration and anxiety we experienced when we were younger and sat down for our first round of testing. To make matters worse, it’s fairly common for students who are doing well academically to find themselves stymied by a single bad testing experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Discover the activities, such as Analyzing a Letter from Jackie Robinson: “Fair Play and Justice,” The Impact of Bloody Sunday in Selma, We Shall Overcome: March on Washington, and Examining Where Rosa Parks Sat.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2021

Planning now for summer programs is more important than ever as schools face widening learning gaps due to the pandemic. A few years ago, the summer reading options my district, Elizabethtown Independent Schools, offered were fairly meager.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Internet safety, online communication, digital footprint, strategic searching, copyright and fair use–these days, “tech skills” encompass so much more than simply learning to type and download files. For Digital Citizenship Week this year (Oct.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Therefore, leaders must prioritize fairness and inclusivity by ensuring the data they feed into AI systems is vetted for bias. For example, consider a school deciding whether to implement a new curriculum based on student performance data.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Fifty-five percent are interested in living and working on Mars or the Moon 70 percent want to travel internationally despite tensions (87percent of responses came after the Russian invasion of Ukraine) Gen Zs want to work at Spotify (moves from #42 on the desired employer list – to #3) Fair treatment of all employees ranks #1 of all workplace (..)

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The activities in the book can be used effectively in classrooms, at career fairs, and during KidWind Challenges, the ultimate clean energy learning experience, to help bring energy to life. To learn more and to preordervisit stemsuperheroes.com/.

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Activities STEM Fairness Math 252

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2023

For more, check out the K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Look both ways before crossing the (virtual) street. Don’t go places you don’t know.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

In 2025, schools will continue to integrate more AI into the curriculum , guiding students to use it appropriately to enhance their learning. As in previous years, accessibility and equity will continue to be prominent topics in 2025, but the conversation will pivot to focus on ways UDL can positively impact curriculum.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

And incorporate experiential learning by looking for ways to connect the curriculum to the world of the students, as well as providing an opportunity for shared experiences that can be used as a foundation for discussion or written reflection. For example, let them journal in their native language and then translate to English.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2017

When he first signed up for CS50, it is fair to say he was not in the habit of choosing the most demanding courses on campus. After many conversations with Professor Malan and Dan, I have identified at least three processes that we can apply across the curriculum at all grade levels. My son, Dan, took the course.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2022

Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum — 9 grade levels. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. fair use/public domain. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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Plagiarism Internet Fairness Curriculum 189

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In addition to supporting teachers and curriculum staff, myON serves as a historical resource offering students a variety of books to encourage and build the love of reading. Ten years into the partnership, Read on myON is still playing a central part in Hillsborough’s literacy initiatives in the 2021–2022 school year.

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Accessibility History Reading Fairness 246

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

The mandate made New Jersey second in the nation to implement such a measure; California’s so-called FAIR Education Act (Senate Bill 48) was passed in 2011. We also learned where the new curriculum requirements will complement current efforts and where they’ll require more focused attention on the part of district administrators.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Students shouldn’t just be hearing about these pathways at career fairs, but at multiple points throughout the curriculum.”. Career education “has to be systemic across school districts,” says Amy Kaufman, executive director of OC Pathways.

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