Fri.May 17, 2024

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Community is Key to Saving Schools

eSchool News

While not a new concept, the importance of building a sense of community within school districts has never been more apparent, especially in the wake of the pandemic. In a recent survey by the Education Advisory Board , 80% of superintendents reported that student behavior has worsened over the last four years, and 74% reported that parent communication has become more disrespectful.

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This $90M Education Research Project Is Banking on Data Privacy to Drive Insights

Edsurge

With digital education platforms generating data on how millions of students are learning, they are also sitting on veritable information gold mines for researchers who are trying to improve education. An ethical and legal conundrum stands in the way: how to responsibly share that data without opening students up to the possibility of having their personal information exposed to outside parties.

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Getting the most ROI from your classroom technology

eSchool News

Key points: When selected carefully, interactive whiteboards can maximize student engagement Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow 5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students For more news on edtech tools for learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub During the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the United States received a timely infusion of funds to upgrade edtech in the classroom.

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4 Ways K–12 Tech Teams Can Share Responsibility for Cybersecurity

EdTech Magazine

Cybercriminals are relentless in their efforts to gain access to as many organizations’ critical infrastructure systems or precious, confidential data as possible. This is especially true for the education sector, where school district data is essentially low-hanging fruit that can be sold on the dark web. Everyone has an important role in playing defense against cybercriminals.

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Friday 5: Personalized learning

eSchool News

Key points: Personalized learning is a strong classroom strategy for achievement Agency and self-direction: Giving students a voice 3 simple strategies to supercharge student growth For more news on personalization, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub A one-size-fits-all classroom is a thing of the past. Now, personalized learning is infused into learning in order to meet students where they are, tailoring programs and experiences to students’ needs.

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How do you teach the hard to teach class? Watch the video.

Ask a Tech Teacher

How do you teach the hard to teach class? Differentiate This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: This series includes videos on: Flipping the classroom Using backchannel devices A focus on strategies Tech tools Alternative tools Collaboration Author doers BYOD Assessment isn’t static The 20% rule Class warm-ups Gamification of education Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Review: LG’s CreateBoard Powers Collaboration with Cutting-Edge Technology

EdTech Magazine

In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, finding tools that seamlessly integrate into the classroom environment while enhancing the learning experience is vital. That’s where the LG CreateBoard’s 4K ultra high-definition touch-screen display comes in. The LG CreateBoard offers a compelling solution for K–12 classrooms seeking to integrate cutting-edge audiovisual technology.