eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: Engaging STEAM education tools push students to explore learning Can a data literacy program make science more relatable? Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

Do you feel like our current approach to teaching and learning is working for either teachers or students? If you answered, “no,” we are on the same page. This belief is what drove me to develop my TEDx Talk titled “ Education Reimagined: Student-Led Learning.” Right now, we are facing an educational crisis with more teachers leaving the profession than new teachers are entering the field.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2024

When ChatGPT and other new generative AI tools emerged in late 2022, the major concern for educators was cheating. After all, students quickly spread the word on TikTok and other social media platforms that with a few simple prompts, a chatbot could write an essay or answer a homework assignment in ways that would be hard for teachers to detect. But these days, when it comes to AI, another concern has come into the spotlight: That the technology could lead to less human interaction in schools an

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

Westminster Christian School CIO Omar Valerio is so focused on cybersecurity that he’s essentially turned his office into his very own security operations center. Two video displays mounted on his walls and four desktop monitors provide real-time views of network traffic and security monitoring tools that alert him to potential threats. For Valerio, security is paramount because K–12 schools face a continuous onslaught of cyberattacks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Education has changed. Teachers no longer lecture from a dais with student learning contained within the schoolhouse walls. Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. Because of this, educators have come to expect students to participate actively in the learning process and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to life.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

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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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2024

When Jacob, a 10th grader with vision impairment, signed up for an AP class, it made him feel like a castaway. His ambitions to learn were thwarted because his teacher had assigned handouts and a three-week-long lesson plan that relied on a website that wasn’t easy for him to navigate. So he felt frustrated, isolated: “I am stranded on this desert island because that site doesn't work [with my screen reader],” Jacob later told a researcher , also adding, “You can't just re-change your whole teac

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 5, 2024

In January, the U.S. Department of Education released the nation’s signature educational technology policy document — “2024 National Educational Technology Plan: A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design and Use Divides.” Much has changed since the NETP’s 2016 update, but many issues persist; namely, gaps in how students and teachers access and leverage technology for teaching and learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2024

An article on NPR caught my eye. First, because it was on a topic many consider settled science–haven’t we moved on from handwriting to keyboarding ? Audio even? If you poll schools, you’ll find that many continue to teach handwriting, partly because without it, how can adults sign checks and contracts? But also, because there are undeniable cognitive benefits students experience through the process of learning to write: Enhanced memory and learning : Handwriting improves reten

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). In the first part, I introduced you to the translation process, the instructor-translator relationship, and the before, during, and after elements of the process.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

Key points: Virtual reality connects students with limitless learning opportunities 3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality For more news on VR, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time to integrate virtual reality into your day-to-day lessons.

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Teach Hub

JULY 19, 2024

Have you ever stood in front of the classroom and thought about all of the potential your students hold? One of the best gifts you can give your students is the ability to solve problems. Imagine a classroom where students were creative thinkers and had the confidence to solve problems and develop innovative solutions easily. To help make this dream a reality, we’ll explore why problem-solving skills are essential and give you some tips and strategies on teaching both younger and older students

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Nationwide, pollinators are in trouble. After years of steady decline, 2022 to 2023 marked a 37 percent loss of managed bee colonies in the United States, according to the nonprofit Bee Informed Partnership. At Fulton County Schools’ Innovation Academy in Georgia, high school biotechnology teacher Bob Kuhn helps students in grades 10 through 12 to understand the bee situation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2024

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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Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

Empathy, in course development, refers to an educator’s ability to understand the problems, needs, and desires a group of learners faces through research and inquisition. An inclusive learning environment is one where all students feel academically and intellectually supported, feel a sense of belonging and respect, and do not feel closed off from the rest of their peers.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2024

Key points: Already, IT teams contend with too few resources to meet cybersecurity needs FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders For more news on network protection, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Tech-enabled learning is an educational mainstay and it is top of mind for IT directors as they face shifts in regulation, vulnerability, and best practices in managing student data.

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Teach Hub

JULY 26, 2024

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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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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EdTech Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 11, 2024

Last summer, I helped my niece create a cookie stand. She learned not only about baking but how to budget for supplies, manage earnings, and communicate with customers, which taught her money management while boosting her confidence in handling real-life business scenarios. These are the soft skills associated with financial literacy. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has put them together into an article to remind students–and teachers what students should know when they leave high school: Pre

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Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2024

It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. This conflict situation cannot be avoided, ignored, or suppressed. Instead, the educator should leverage the opportunity and use the situation as a valuable time for learning and growth.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Key points: Balancing innovation with ethical considerations will be key to leveraging generative AI Stay updated on the latest news about AI in Education Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub No use of generative AI tools by students Partial ban of generative AI tools by students No comment or decision on the use of generative AI by students Allow for initial creation of prototypes, outlines

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Teach Hub

JULY 3, 2024

Punch cards are a simple and smart classroom management tool that keeps your students motivated and engaged. This highly effective tool transforms classroom behavior and can be a fun and interactive strategy to incorporate into your daily classroom routine as a teacher. Here we’ll explore three key areas where punch cards can greatly benefit your classroom: managing student behavior, encouraging academic performance, and fostering student collaboration.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2024

During her first semester at Southern Methodist University, Savannah Hunsucker went on a retreat with the other students enrolled in her leadership scholars program. The event took them away from the Dallas campus and into the Texas countryside. “I remember everybody looking up and being surprised to see stars in the night sky, and I thought that was so odd,” Hunsucker says.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

As schools prepare to apply for the Federal Communications Commission’s Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, they need to ensure they understand the application process and the guidelines around the funding they would receive if selected. The FCC simplified its application process as part of the approved pilot, possibly in response to feedback from the community that the initial application was too time-intensive.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 9, 2024

I didn’t think PDF annotation grading tools would work, not even a little but, so when my colleague, George, introduced them in his online history class, I watched amazed at how seamlessly George could highlight key points, strike through errors, and add personalized feedback on student assignments. These PDF-based digital grading tools not only streamlined his evaluation process but also enabled him to provide timely, detailed feedback that greatly enhanced his students’ learning ex

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Faculty Focus

JULY 14, 2024

The development of programs that not only meet the needs of working people but also guarantee their upward mobility through accessible, affordable routes is essential in the effort to improve the quality of education and assist different learners. The new Teaching Assistant Certificate Program at Empire State University is a prime example of a workable strategy for accomplishing this objective.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Key points: Creativity is an essential skill for professional and future success A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources Next-gen learning: Digital tools to engage and inspire For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Technology has enhanced the opportunities for students to be creative and engage in school work that is meaningful and unique.

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Cassie Stephens

JULY 30, 2024

Well, my friends. The time has come.it's back to school we go! For many of us, anyway. I know some of y'all kept on teachin' until, like, the end of June which is absolutely WILD to me. First of all, the temperature here in Tennessee during that time of year is literally the surface of the sun. I cannot imagine trying to teach, let alone put kids on a bus, in that type of heat.

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Edsurge

JULY 15, 2024

When Los Angeles Unified School District launched a districtwide AI chatbot nicknamed “Ed” in March, officials boasted that it represented a revolutionary new tool that was only possible thanks to generative AI — a personal assistant that could point each student to tailored resources and assignments and playfully nudge and encourage them to keep going.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2024

Emergency situations are simply a part of life, but schools now have a wider range of tech tools to help support the coordination and execution of their Incident Command System, or ICS. State-funded school districts across the country have been using this standardized approach to emergency response for almost two decades. The system has been required for all schools and school districts that receive government funding for emergency preparedness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2024

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first man to place foot on the moon. Commemorate that this year with an exciting collection of websites and apps that take your students to the Moon ( click for updates to the list ): Apollo 11: Countdown to Launch via Google Earth Apollo 11 VR Google Moon –see the Moon in 3D with your Google Earth app How we are going to the Moon –video If the Moon Were Only One Pixel… JFK Challenge — takes kids to the Apollo 11 NASA’s Musical Playlist –88 million vie

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). In the first part, I introduced you to the translation process, the instructor-translator relationship, and the before, during, and after elements of the process.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

Key points: Leveraging the strengths of human teachers and AI can result in stronger learning environments for students A taxonomy for using AI in education AI’s role in the future of learning For more news on AI in education , visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the realm of education, the integration of technology–and particularly artificial intelligence (AI)–with traditional human-led instruction is a topic of increasing relevance and debate.

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Hot Lunch Tray

JULY 29, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 #8weeksofsummer blog challenge! This summer we dedicate our #8weeksofsummer blog challenge to going beyond an introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. We are going to share our AI experiences from the past school year. Your input is crucial as we want to crowdsource this huge topic to rapidly identify which tools work for what aspects of our profession.

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