eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are making classroom instruction more efficient A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources Next-gen learning: 5 digital tools to engage and inspire For more on digital learning tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub By now, you have likely heard of Canva (if you haven’t, please check out this resource , then come back).

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 23, 2024

I am excited to announce the launch of a new video series on YouTube called “Virtual Coaching.” I have the privilege of working with thousands of educators every year who are expanding their teaching toolboxes to include blended learning models , UDL , and student-led instructional strategies. I understand how challenging it can be to shift practice.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

As schools prepare to apply for the Federal Communications Commission’s Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, they need to ensure they understand the application process and the guidelines around the funding they would receive if selected. The FCC simplified its application process as part of the approved pilot, possibly in response to feedback from the community that the initial application was too time-intensive.

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2024

There are plenty of changes teachers say could help them do their jobs better, such as adequate planning time and support for their well-being. Louisiana’s Department of Education decided to tackle some of these challenges by bringing together a group of teachers to recommend solutions — and they’re seeing change take shape. The Let Teachers Teach workgroup released its list of recommendations in May, and their ideas span improvements for dealing with issues including professional development, s

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

In an all-too-common scenario for K–12 teachers and tech teams, users are inundated with different apps, platforms, devices and panels to set up for the first week back to school — instantly overwhelming everyone. This is one issue Promethean is working to solve with its ActivPanel LX. “This is a very focused interactive flat panel where customers have the choice of the operating system and applications they want to use,” says Robert Cross, Promethean’s director of product management.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 23, 2024

Career Guidance in Cypriot Schools: How Students are Prepared for a Successful Future School education in Cyprus is recognized by the world community of educators as the most progressive and fundamental. A rich and interesting educational program has been created for students, the main goal of which is to make learning a positive process in the life of every child.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Did federal pandemic relief dollars improve student achievement? It’s the $190 billion question hanging over American schools as the deadline looms for them to spend the last of the money intended to help them weather pandemic disruptions. Two new research papers released June 26 attempt to isolate the effects of federal relief spending on student test scores.

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