eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Key points: For teachers, AI can reshape classroom management A look at AI use in schools across the country How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Teacher burnout has reached crisis levels (a recent survey by the National Education Association had 55 percent of teachers reporting that they were considering leaving the profession earlier than planned, up significantly from pre-pandemic level

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2024

All year long, schools have been grappling with how to respond to student cellphone use, which, according to many educators, had become almost constant among kids in older grades and increasingly disruptive to instruction. What many schools have not tackled, over the same period, is the rise of smartwatches among younger kids. A few years ago, smartwatches — high-tech wearables that can send and receive calls and texts, take photos and videos, and share precise location-tracking data, among othe

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Key points: Teachers who had better perceptions of their benefits also had better perceptions of their pay 5 strategies to reduce teacher stress and improve retention School security, combating teacher turnover, and new dyslexia tools For more news on teacher retention, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep K-12 teachers in the teacher workforce, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Keeping students safe on campus is a top priority for leadership at Mt. Diablo Unified School District in California. To make that happen, the IT department works closely with the maintenance and operations department. The teams recently used funding from the Measure J general obligation bond to install Axis video surveillance. Working with CDW, the district was able to make the upgrade efficiently and ensure the new cameras will be maintained.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

SCRANTON, PA – MMI Preparatory School, located in Freeland near Hazleton, has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling MMI students to earn college credits while still in high school. This agreement, finalized in October 2024, follows an extensive evaluation process in which MMI reviewed area colleges and selected Lackawanna College to partner with for Pre-College programs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology 26 Online LMS Resources 7 Ways to Evaluate Websites National STEM Day Nov. 8th A Day to Remember Veterans Geography Awareness Week: November 11-15, 2024 How to Put Kindness in Your Classes 4 Critical Pieces of Every Lesson and How to Gamify Them video 14 Apps and 2 Projects for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Activities That Keep You in Charge of Learning Here’s a preview of whatR

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

CHICAGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus , the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, announced today a partnership with FIRST Educational Resources , a prominent provider of professional development and consulting services for school districts. This collaboration will provide schools and educators with a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology and expert professional development, aiming to elevate educational outcomes across the United States.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Palmdale School District Superintendent Dr. Raúl Maldonado discusses the district’s “Palmdale Promise” initiative, focusing on technological equity and early literacy. By investing $7 million in technology and implementing the bilingual “Footsteps to Brilliance” program, the district aims to provide equal educational opportunities for its diverse student population, including one-third English learners.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In the evolving landscape of online education, post pandemic, it has become increasingly essential to use technology to foster student engagement. Among the many digital tools available, e-portfolios have emerged as a powerful means for enhancing student involvement, motivation, and learning outcomes. E-portfolios are digital collections of student work that showcase achievements and learning progress and have the power to transform the educational experience for students.

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Teach Hub

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mornings can set the tone for your entire day as an educator. Whether you’re having a productive start or a chaotic rush, how your morning unfolds can influence your mood, which can influence how you interact with your students. That’s why it’s essential to have a consistent morning routine. Just as you create a routine for your students to ensure mornings go smoothly, you too need to establish a solid, structured routine.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In the evolving landscape of online education, post pandemic, it has become increasingly essential to use technology to foster student engagement. Among the many digital tools available, e-portfolios have emerged as a powerful means for enhancing student involvement, motivation, and learning outcomes. E-portfolios are digital collections of student work that showcase achievements and learning progress and have the power to transform the educational experience for students.

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