eSchool News

JULY 18, 2024

Key points: Schools must prioritize ZTS and integrate robust cybersecurity practices FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders For more news on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently voted to adopt a three-year, $200 million Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2024

Colleges are adjusting to a lingering impact of COVID-19 shutdowns that kept kids out of physical schools at key points in their social development: It’s harder than it used to be to teach students to adjust to college life when so many are coming to campuses nervous about making social connections. As a result, many colleges and universities are rethinking their freshman orientation programs, adding new options and doing more to help students forge relationships.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Digital Promise and Edthena are partnering to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction by incorporating Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project resources into the Edthena offerings. Now, as teachers complete coaching cycles, they will be able to select a Science of Reading pathway within the AI Coach by Edthena platform and access Digital Promise’s research-based content, strategies, and best practices.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

For many students, their K–12 classrooms are the first places they discover their talents and passions. Under the watchful eyes of their teachers, they can safely experiment and explore. And, in modern classroom settings, innovative educators go beyond theory and help students use technology to hone their nascent skills. For example, in New York’s Bethlehem Central School District, high school students are certified to repair Chromebooks, which is a big help to the short-staffed IT department (s

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 18, 2024

Here are popular online resources to teach about History ( click here for updates to the list ): Critical Past –original videos from mid-1800’s and forward of amazing events in world history. DocsTeach Hello History –chat with historic figures from the past History Central History for Kids- -written by a ‘kid’ in well-chosen words his peers will understand HistoryPin –connect your community with local history Media History Project Pass the Past –educational game to help students prepare for Virg

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

Although the educational technology landscape has been changing rapidly, especially over the past few years, the standards for teaching and learning remain largely the same. This is the driving force behind the student section of the ISTE standards, which is currently being revised and should be released later this month. The student section of the standards maintains its relevance by focusing on empowered learners and digital citizenship, areas that retain importance even as technologies come a

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Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on March 1, 2022 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. Most follow the standard model of asking each student to say something about themselves, which can lead to perfunctory comments meant simply to fulfill the requireme

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Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on March 1, 2022 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. Most follow the standard model of asking each student to say something about themselves, which can lead to perfunctory comments meant simply to fulfill the requireme

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