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15 unique virtual field trips for students

eSchool News

Key points: Virtual field trips connect students with engaging learning opportunities Virtual field trips are an essential part of climate curriculum 8 virtual field trips for STEM education For more news on virtual field trips, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Virtual field trips have become widely available thanks to more accessible virtual reality technology, and they saw a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical field trips were impossible or severely restricted.

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What K–12 Technology Leaders Need to Know About Reducing Data Exposure

EdTech Magazine

For hackers, K–12 student data is some of the most valuable information in the world, which means that data privacy plays a central role in any cybersecurity strategy. In CDW’s recent webinar “Building Cyber Resilience: Strategies for Strengthening Cybersecurity in K-12,” a panel of experts shared thoughtful approaches to helping schools harden their networks against bad actors.

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Anthology Sets New Standard in EdTech with Latest Blackboard® LMS Release, Emphasizing AI Literacy, Instructor Efficiency, and Student Success

eSchool News

Orlando, Florida – Anthology, the leading educational technology company, revealed the latest iteration of its Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, at Anthology Together 2024. Previously known as Blackboard Learn, the flagship LMS was recognized for outpacing the competition in feature development for the third consecutive year. This iteration focuses on enhancing AI literacy, improving instructor workflows, and supporting student achievement.

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13 AI Detectors and 11 Plagiarism Detectors

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Here are popular online resources to teach about AI detection and Plagiarism detection: AI Detector Click here for updates to this list: AI Content Detector –from Crossplag AI Text Classifier –from the creators of ChatGPT to identify writing from an AI ChatGPT –has developed their own tool to find AI-generated writing Content at Scale AI Content Detector Contentdetector.org Copyleaks AI Content Detector Crossplag –detect AI content GPTZero –to find text generated by an AI Plagiarismchecker.ai T

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The pandemic’s lasting impact on young learners

eSchool News

Key points: Educators must assess which interventions are effective in helping academic recovery Years after pandemic closures, we’re seeing their effects inside our schools Young students less prepared for grade-level reading, math For more news on post-COVID trends, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Young students require more learning support to remain on pace with historical academic growth trends, according to new research from Curriculum Associates, which unveils national data o

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Equipping Students for Life: Why Financial Literacy Belongs in the Classroom

Teach Hub

Understanding the basics of financial literacy is a valuable skill; however, not all schools require a course. In fact, according to the National Education Association (NEA), only half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course in school. For many people, money management isn’t something you learned in the classroom, it was something you had to figure out on your own.

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