eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Key points: Critical thinking skills help students wade through misinformation Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative 5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap For more news on critical thinking, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Its critical that students know how to use digital content, but as students have more access to information, its also critical that they know how to evaluate that information with a discerning eye.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Kids are getting bullied in digital spaces at an alarming rate. About 55% of students surveyed in 2023 reported being cyberbullied at some point, according to the Cyberbullying Research Center. If a kid gets stuffed in a locker, thats easy to see because thats happening in the physical environment. What theyre doing on their devices is more difficult to see, says Tracy Clements, K12 student safety subject-matter expert for GoGuardian.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Key points: Leadership isnt confined to titles–it also lives in homes with families and caregivers The dos and donts of parent-educator communication 5 ways school districts can create successful community partnerships For more news on district initiatives, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Meticulously scrubbing floors until they gleam, braving the scorching sun while securing heavy shingles atop a roof, or navigating the relentless chaos of a packed food line–these arent

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Technology can transform traditional classrooms into dynamic learning environments by leveraging exciting tools like virtual reality , AI, and educational apps. This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future. If you’re wondering where to start, here are some good basics from the Ask a Tech Teacher international team: Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Cla

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Through October 2025, the Institute for the Study of Resilience in Youth ( ISRY ) invites grade 6 to 8 STEM educators and researchers in school-based and out-of-school-time settings to FREE online professional learning on the new Dimensions of Success for Middle Grades Learning Engineering and Science (DoS-MiddLES) classroom focused observation system.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

To support improved student outcomes, educators increasingly look to technology. But how do they fuel authentic engagement, using technology as a tool to not only enhance learning but also inspire curiosity and strengthen connections? Recently, EdSurge spoke with Kelly Mitchell, Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator with Onslow County Schools in North Carolina.

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Whiteboard Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If youre looking for an engaging and educational way to support your KS1 computing lessons, particularly as children transition from Beebots to ScratchJr, the BBCs latest CBeebies series, Wonderblocks , is well worth exploring. Available on CBeebies and iPlayer, this innovative show is designed to develop essential thinking skills through adventure, problem-solving, and playful storytelling.

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Whiteboard Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Pikadditions is a powerful new AI model that allows you to add anyone or anything to any video seamlessly. Whether you want to insert surprising objects, people, or fantastical elements, Pikadditions makes it possible while preserving the original video and sound for a natural and realistic effect. You can access Pikadditions here: [link] How to do it It’s really easy to use.

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Reading Power Gear

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Welcome to Week 2 of my Month of Love posts and “leaving heartprints” on SELF, OTHERS, and the LAND! This week we are focusing on sharing love and leaving our heartprings on OTHERS. This lesson is the perfect “lead up” to Valentine’s Day, with lots of anchor great anchor books about kindness to share! Each week for the month of February, I will post A lesson idea based on a Month of Love theme A list of anchor books connected to the theme of the week A reproducible

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Model Teaching

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Pennsylvania educators must renew their professional educator certificate every 5 years by completing approved continuing education. While your school or district may offer you some professional development, you may also need to find additional professional development on your own. If you are not currently in the classroom, you likely will still want to keep your certificate active and may need to find professional development to fulfill those requirements.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

DENVER In Zach Kennellys senior civics class, students are building custom chatbots with artificial intelligence. One student is working on a chatbot that better curates movie and television show recommendations based on a viewers recent watch history. Another is creating a chatbot that somewhat ironically helps members of Gen Z like herself practice their communication skills, such as by coming up with conversation starters.

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