eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Key points: Microcredentials open up a work of possibilities to students–particularly systematically excluded learners 5 steps to boost CTE programs and fill workforce pipelines CTE advocates want more funding as demand increases For more news on college and career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As the U.S. offers more opportunities for skills-based hiring and advancement, microcredentials and learning and employment records (LER) can certify student learning and succ

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’ to their list of achievements when they apply to colleges. Just look on popular Facebook groups and Reddit threads for tips on getting into selective colleges, and you’ll likely find posts recommending that students participate in intensive research or compete in science competitions as a way to stand out on college applications.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Key points: Standardized test have been pivotal in college admissions for nearly a century Igniting student curiosity through career exploration The exposure gap is blocking students’ ability to envision future careers For more news on admissions, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub If you work long enough in education, you see that most academic trends swing through extreme phases like a pendulum.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

“When I present myself in front of students in a positive emotional state, I can increase student cognition, effort and long-term retention of information, Dr. Timothy Kanold excitedly shares. “The brain research on emotional intelligence as it relates to student learning is clear.” Timothy Kanold Co-Creator and Author, Wellness Solutions for Educators As Kanold explains, teacher and administrator mental and emotional well-being is an essential component of student learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding The Makeblock mBot2 is a delightful and educational AI robot designed to captivate the interest of children aged 8-12 in the fields of STEM. This robot toy not only provides an engaging visual learning experience but also teaches essential skills in programming, electronics, robotics, and computer science.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Lubbock, TX – HOSA – Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and iCEV , a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, recently recognized three outstanding health science students with scholarships. Sanjay Kesavan and Siddharth Ghosh Roy, both of New Jersey, received scholarships after winning this year’s iCEV-sponsored Pathophysiology Contest at the HOSA International Leadership Conference earlier this summer in Houston, TX.

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The Nerdy Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Hello everyone! I'm excited to share the September Challenge from Adobe for Education. This is a fun little project that showcases the power of GenAI. You are going to instruct GenAI in Adobe Express to create a bobblehead version of yourself using the template connected to the link below. I will be using this with my students for our first class exploring Adobe Express.

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