eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Key points: Many school district policies prohibit the installation of new cell towers at schools The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say Tech investments determine school success For more news on safe tech, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Around a decade ago, districts began installing Wi-Fi technology in schools to facilitate access to enhanced “21st century” educational resources.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. That’s in part because of a huge batch of new tools and updated features that incorporate ChatGPT, which companies have released in recent weeks. As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Key points: When students are engaged, they come to school How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection i I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom? For more news on PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Something has been missing in our K-12 education system since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tragically, it’s the kids.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Tiaja Gundy was just 19 years old when she started working at Federal Hill House, an early learning center in Providence, Rhode Island. It was 2016, and back then, she lacked experience and expertise working with young children. She had no intention of staying in the field long-term. This story also appeared i n The 19th. But the work grew on her. Gundy started out as a “floater,” helping with infants, toddlers and preschoolers as needed.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2024

Traditionally, IT staff waits until the hallways are quiet during summer break to tackle large cabling projects, install updated wireless equipment or otherwise overhaul a school’s infrastructure. That’s when the team handles device collection, refreshes and mass updates, and new device prep and deployment. It’s also the time to address any lingering IT issues from the school year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2024

Here’s a long list of Language Arts and Word Study websites ( check here for updates ). Contraction Games Contraction Practice Feast of Homonyms Glossary of Poetry Terms Grammar Gorillas Grammaropolis Punctuation Games Suffix Match Word Study Action Words– learn action words with amazing pictures Feast of Homonyms First Site Words (fee)–focuses on the core vocabulary your children will need throughout their lives.

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Teach Hub

AUGUST 1, 2024

As you gear up for another exciting year of learning and fun it’s always a good idea to have a few tricks up your sleeve to help you through the school year. Whether you’ve been teaching for a while or are new to the classroom, having these teacher hacks in your back pocket will help you stay organized, manage your classroom, and integrate technology seamlessly into your classroom.

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Model Teaching

AUGUST 1, 2024

Part 2: Strategies to RAMP up Instruction. Is the summer slide making your students' return to school this year a bit bumpy? If youve noticed that your students are struggling as they come back from summer break, youre not alone! The "summer slide" can significantly impact their skills and motivation. This article, part 2, provides strategies to ramp up your support to help your students overcome the challenges of the summer slide.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on August 26, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! If you have attended a professional conference, then you have likely experienced or are familiar with breakout sessions. These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group.

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