eSchool News
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Key points: Middle school students can love STEM learning–with a little creativity Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Creating engaging STEM learning experiences in middle school is essential to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love for STEM topics–and potentially encourage students to pursue STEM careers.
Teacher Cast
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Science of Reading is revolutionizing literacy instruction, providing educators with evidence-based strategies to enhance student outcomes. This approach focuses on the essential components of reading development and leverages scientific research to inform teaching practices. Over the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to learn more about The Science of Reading by creating The post The Science of Reading – Podcast Series: Unlock the Secrets of Reading Success appeared first on
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Edsurge
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Show your work has taken on a new meaning and importance in the age of ChatGPT. As teachers and professors look for ways to guard against the use of AI to cheat on homework, many have started asking students to share the history of their online documents to check for signs that a bot did the writing. In some cases that means asking students to grant access to the version history of a document in a system like Google Docs, and in others it involves turning to new web browser extensions that hav
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
K12 educators hold the future in their hands. However, those who nurture science, technology, engineering and math learning which the National Science Board identifies as critical for U.S. national security, innovation, and prosperity play an especially challenging role. The NSBs 2023 Explorations in STEM PreK12 Education Final Report concluded that dramatically and quickly improving the STEM education trajectories at [the PreK12] level will have the largest long-term impact on the health and
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Here’s the outline for a seminar I teach in schools before the holiday break, to excite teachers about what they can accomplish “the second half” of the school year: Every year, I make New Year resolutions and ignore them. I don’t promise to fulfill them. I don’t even check my progress and revise as needed. I make-and-forget, check it off the New Year’s To Do list and move on.
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In the evolving landscape of online education, post pandemic, it has become increasingly essential to use technology to foster student engagement. Among the many digital tools available, e-portfolios have emerged as a powerful means for enhancing student involvement, motivation, and learning outcomes. E-portfolios are digital collections of student work that showcase achievements and learning progress and have the power to transform the educational experience for students.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Key points: Educators can guide students to navigate an AI-driven future responsibly Equitable access to AI is a problem–the solution is professional learning How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern technology, influencing industries from healthcare to entertainment.
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Edsurge
DECEMBER 6, 2024
For years educators have been trying to glean lessons about learners and the learning process from the data traces that students leave with every click in a digital textbook , learning management system or other online learning tool. Its an approach known as learning analytics. These days, proponents of learning analytics are exploring how the advent of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools bring new possibilities and raise new ethical questions for the practice.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
A 2024 National Science Board report recently shared troubling news that K12 teachers have known for a while: The U.S. is facing a STEM talent crisis. The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2024 report goes on to say, We are not producing STEM workers in either sufficient numbers or diversity to meet the workforce needs of the 21st century knowledge economy.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Lou Holtz, the University of Notre Dames erudite ex-coach, entrusted with turning UND football players into graduates, once exhorted, How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser. High School is like the second half, and youre about to find out if youre a winner.
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Many of you reading this article are online teachers and I would like to start by asking two questions: Are you a good online teacher? What are you doing that truly engages your students? The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant growth in how often higher education institutions offer online coursework and provided K-12 schools with the chance to begin their journeys into allowing students to take online coursework.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 6th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on ethical AI use. Key points: Educators must model AI use that enhances learning while respecting core values AI in education is revolutionizing learning 6 ways youre already using AI in the classroom For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The summer of 2023 brought with it a declaration from our Executive Director of Technology t
Gaggle Speaks
DECEMBER 12, 2024
T he holiday season has a way of amplifying emotions. For some, its a time of warmth, connection, and celebration. But for many students, it can surface feelings of sadness, stress, or isolation. How can educators and leaders recognize and address these complexities? How can they extend meaningful support during whats often framed as the happiest time of the year?
Edsurge
DECEMBER 3, 2024
All year long, schools have been grappling with how to respond to student cellphone use, which, according to many educators, had become almost constant among kids in older grades and increasingly disruptive to instruction. What many schools have not tackled, over the same period, is the rise of smartwatches among younger kids. A few years ago, smartwatches — high-tech wearables that can send and receive calls and texts, take photos and videos, and share precise location-tracking data, among othe
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Ruben Puentedura developed the SAMR model in 2010 to help schools integrate technology into teaching and learning. SAMR stands for the four tiers in this education model: substitution, augmentation, modification and redefinition. In schools that have implemented the SAMR model in their classrooms, teachers use technology as a way to enhance learning rather as a replacement for instruction.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 9, 2024
A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. These spaces empower students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills while working on real-world projects. Key features are: Tools and Equipment : Basic Tools : Screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, and measuring devices.
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021).
eSchool News
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 5th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on post-COVID reading instruction. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Im in my fifth year teaching science to fifth and sixth graders, but, like every other teacher at the K-8 charter school where I work, I also teach reading.
Teach Hub
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Mornings can set the tone for your entire day as an educator. Whether you’re having a productive start or a chaotic rush, how your morning unfolds can influence your mood, which can influence how you interact with your students. That’s why it’s essential to have a consistent morning routine. Just as you create a routine for your students to ensure mornings go smoothly, you too need to establish a solid, structured routine.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Only six weeks had passed since the start of this school year, and I was already feeling exhausted. On a Friday during one of those long, exhausting days, two birds flew into my classroom. It was comical and absurd — for sixty minutes, I watched my high schoolers run around the room, trying to catch these birds. I had to run after my students a couple of times when I saw them doing crazy things like standing on desks and chairs and window sills trying to catch them.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Despite challenges such as increasing workloads, burnout and staff shortages, schools have new opportunities to innovate. According to a Gallup poll, 44% of K12 workers reported being always or very often burned out at work. Earlier this year, the U.N. issued a global alert regarding a teacher shortage, and 44 million more primary and secondary teachers will be needed worldwide by 2030, according to UNESCO.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Holiday gifts for teachers are a challenge. If your child has many teachers, it’s difficult to find a personalized gift for each that is both affordable and valued. For me, as a teacher, I am always happy with a gift certificate that works anywhere but there are time-proven gifts that don’t sound sounds like “money” Most popular gifts When I chat with teacher friends, here are the most popular gifts they’ve gotten over the years.
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2024
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on January 4, 2018 Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Do you have a system or standard process for prepping a course youve taught before? Where do you start? Early in my career, one chapter per week described my course outline. It wasnt an effective system.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Key points: Its up to policy leaders at all levels to set educators up for success with AI use Equitable access to AI is a problemthe solution is professional learning From burnout to balance: How AI could transform teaching For more news on AI and teachers, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Breakthroughs in large language models like ChatGPT hold vast potential to improve K-12 teaching and learning.
Teach Hub
DECEMBER 16, 2024
As an educator , you have probably heard the buzz around personalized learning and growth mindsets. But, one strategy that’s often overlooked is student self-assessment. It’s not about giving a rubric and asking students to rate themselves. Self-assessment is a deeper, more empowering approach that puts students in control of their learning.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 18, 2024
One day, during a quiet afternoon in my classroom, a comment one of my colleagues said lingered in the air: Just remember your why. They said the comment with a smirk and an exaggerated shrug, their eyes rolling almost involuntarily. It registered as sarcasm, not encouragement, and I couldnt help but agree with the sentiment. Early in my career, I found solace in those words.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 4, 2024
There are many technologies that help keep a school running smoothly. Some of these are obvious, while others work in the background to keep everyone on track. Clocks, bells and paging systems may not be the flashiest educational technology tools in K–12 buildings, but without these systems, the school day would fall apart for lack of structure. Whereas schools are regularly refreshing their other technologies, such as networks and student devices, there’s less emphasis on modernizing bell and p
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Click to enlarge lesson plan A Holiday Calendar Kids love making this calendar. They get to talk about their upcoming vacations and hear what their friends are doing. It’s simple enough for third grade with advanced tools that satisfy a fifth graders growing intellect. A Holiday Newsletter Have students collaborate on a newsletter for a classroom unit of inquiry or a theme (colonies, animals, etc).
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021).
eSchool News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Key points: AI tools give dyslexic students a chance to learn without the constraints of traditional methods Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs For more news on dyslexia interventions, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As a student who has personally navigated the challenges of dyslexia, I understand the obstacles learners with this condition face daily.
Teach Hub
DECEMBER 27, 2024
As a teacher , you want to create a classroom environment where all students feel valued and respected. However, the reality is avoiding favoritism can be tricky. Sometimes you may be completely unaware that youre transmitting different kinds of emotions towards different students. Whether its that one student who always comes to class prepared or the one who shares your love for the latest hit song, personal biases can unintentionally creep into your interactions.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The results are in and theyre not great. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. International data on math and science released earlier this month gave the globe its first chance to compare progress since the pandemic. For the United States, it appears that the COVID-19 pandemic reversed more than 20 years of progress in math scores, based on results from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2024
As companies race to embed artificial intelligence in their products, Samsung stands out by taking a more thoughtful, learner-focused approach. I say this after recently getting a chance to observe a virtual demonstration of the Samsung Interactive Display WA65D, which includes its AI Class Assistant upgrade. Instead of simply adding flashy AI features, Samsung created a system that helps educators with practical tasks such as generating class summaries, quizzes and providing interactive content
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 21, 2024
I’ll be taking a few weeks off to edit/format my website, work on projects with a deadline, prioritize life, and wish my two adult military children could come home to visit. I may drop in on you-all as you enjoy holidays, but mostly I’ll be regenerating. I wish you a wonderful season, safe and filled with family. image credit Deposit Photo Copyright 2024 askatechteacher.com All rights reserved.
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Teaching is a dynamic endeavor. As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. We want to make sure that we are serving our students to the best of our abilities and, thereby, creating inclusive, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. As part of this journey, we might consider incorporating high impact practices in our classrooms.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Key points: Moving to active learning is critical for student engagement Sharpening skills for the digital classroom Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation For more news on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub When it comes to classroom edtech use, digital tools have a drastically different impact when they are used actively instead of passively–a critical difference examined in the 2023-2024 Speak Up Research by Project Tomorrow.
Teach Hub
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Do you have a chatty class that loves to talk? Instead of disciplining them for talking about irrelevant things, you can give them something to talk about. Peer-led discussion groups offer students a dynamic space to engage in meaningful conversations with their classmates. The power of peer-led discussion in literature circles helps students develop critical thinking skills as well as shape students into insightful, collaborative learners.
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