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3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity

eSchool News

Key points: Educators say AR and VR tools greatly increase student engagement Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality 3 key steps when using VR in education For more news on AR and VR, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As a Technology Explorations teacher for my district, I’m tasked with finding and incorporating the latest technology resources into classrooms effectively and engagingly.

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Early Educators Deserve Better, Starting With Health Care and Retirement Benefits

Edsurge

About two years ago, I had a health crisis that not only jeopardized my well-being, but also threatened the continuity of care for the families I serve as the owner of a home-based child care program. One day when I was cleaning up at the end of a work day, I began experiencing heart palpitations and difficulty breathing. After a number of medical visits, I was hospitalized and eventually diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFIB) — a condition which can lead to blood clots and a risk of stroke o

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Personalized Learning: eSN Innovation Roundtable

eSchool News

Personalized learning has emerged as a pivotal strategy in educators’ quests to meet students where they are and boost engagement. Still, equitable access to technology, the right PD, and better assessment tools can make or break these instructional efforts. During an eSchool News Innovation Roundtable with a focus on personalized learning, moderated by eSchool News Content Director Kevin Hogan, school leaders discussed their experiences with personalized learning, where they’ve found success, a

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Are AI Tutors the Answer to Lingering Learning Loss?

EdTech Magazine

With schools struggling to help students recover from pandemic-related learning loss, artificial intelligence tutoring platforms have emerged as a possible solution — despite the many issues they present. Across the country, several schools are already making AI tutoring a reality. Cade Brumley, Louisiana’s superintendent of education, recently requested $30 million from the state legislature to expand in-school tutoring, which includes AI tutoring options.

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Choosing Wisely: Lessons for Leaders in AI Integration

Edsurge

When it comes to AI in education, one edtech company stands out as a sage leader and trailblazing pioneer. Amid the chaotic deluge of new generative AI tools, claims and calamities inundating school leaders, Carnegie Learning has been all in on AI for nearly 25 years. After starting with MATHia , an adaptive AI tutor that personalizes instruction for middle and high school students, Carnegie Learning branched out last year into AI-based tools for literacy, languages, tutoring and even profession

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3 Creative Teaching Resources That Save You Time and Money

Ask a Tech Teacher

Would you like innovative tech apps, DIY classroom materials, and budget-friendly solutions that save time and cut costs? Here are three from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 3 Creative Teaching Resources That Save You Time and Money Educators are increasingly expected to do more with less – ensuring that the next generation gets the quality of teaching they deserve while keeping budgets in check and making up for shortfalls in classroom resource availability.

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Discovery Museum Recognized as a 2024 Recipient of the Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor

eSchool News

ACTON, Mass.— The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced Discovery Museum of Acton, MA today as one of 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Over the past 30 years, the award has celebrated institutions that are making a difference for individuals, families, and communities.

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Why do teachers still talk about ‘delivering’ lessons?

Tim Manson

I have been doing quite a few observations of teachers within my school over the last couple of weeks and I got thinking about some of the language that we use around lessons.