eSchool News
APRIL 17, 2024
Key points: Motivating students requires collective action and systemic change Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it? For more news on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students.
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 15, 2024
A teacher recently asked me whether students always need to attend every station in a rotation. The short answer is “no.” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. Given that variability, it makes sense that not all students would need to spend time engaged in the same learning tasks or activities.
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EdTech Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
K–12 schools looking to adequately prepare students to participate successfully in a rapidly changing 21st century economy can no longer avoid artificial intelligence. There is an increasing consensus that teaching students to use AI is more than just a nice-to-have — it will make them competitive job candidates later in life. Harvard Business School professor Karim Lakhani, who has long studied AI and machine learning in the workplace, says, “AI is not going to replace humans, but humans with A
Edsurge
APRIL 17, 2024
The edtech market is saturated with various tools designed to improve children’s literacy from e-readers to apps to digital libraries. Over the past few years, more literacy tools have been using generative AI, either to accelerate children’s reading proficiency or to stimulate more reading interest. Recently, a new kind of tool has emerged. Referred to as AI-powered reading coaches, assistants or tutors, these tools use generative AI to provide learners with personalized reading practice, stori
eSchool News
APRIL 16, 2024
Key points: Generative AI can be a driving force in democratizing access to high-quality education Track the latest on AI in education Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The idea of integrating generative AI into classrooms has sparked nonstop debate since it appeared on the scene.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 17, 2024
Generative AI is an exploding influence in education with lots of potential but unknown outcomes. Most people focus on its impact on school research, lesson plans–that sort–but another piece isn’t considered often enough: its impact on student mental health. This next article from but we’ll do in this article from Education Week does Educators, teens differ on AI’s mental health effects Teens and educators hold divergent views on its mental health effects of AI, wit
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
Classroom technology supports the daily needs of educators and students across the country. With a wide variety of hardware and software solutions that gather and share information, facilitate group work, enable remote learning, broadcast messages and more, the scope of educational technology is broadening, leaving some schools unsure about where to invest.
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eSchool News
APRIL 15, 2024
Key points: Video-based coaching offers insight on teacher practices and makes feedback more effective I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom? How video coaching helps us support teacher growth and retention For more news on teacher PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub The Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township has been successfully using video in our teacher professional learning for more than seven years.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 16, 2024
Cybersecurity threats in K-12 schools are a growing concern as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. Some common cybersecurity threats faced by K-12 schools include data breaches, BYOD policies, unsecured WiFi networks, insider threats, and lack of security awareness training. It’s this last that’s addressed by this article from Smartbrief: Program teaches cybersecurity to K-12 administrators Ohio’s Sinclai
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
Concern about digital equity in schools hit its zenith during the pandemic. However, its importance certainly has not declined. Recently, the topic received renewed attention in the 2024 update to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Educational Technology Plan, which underscores its continued importance. The plan delves deeply into shrinking three types of digital inequity: the digital use divide, the digital design divide and the digital access divide.
Edsurge
APRIL 16, 2024
Remember all the hype around the metaverse in education? Just two years ago it seemed like a 3D virtual realm for education was imminent: Facebook had changed its name to Meta , to signal its giant bet on the VR space, and it had launched TV ads showing classes happening in new immersive worlds; several college campuses started building replicas of their physical campuses in VR spaces , in part with money from Meta; and think tanks were issuing reports on how to best harness VR spaces for educat
eSchool News
APRIL 18, 2024
Key points: Edtech tools are valuable, but so is PD to help teachers use them effectively 5 strategies to reduce teacher stress and improve retention Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub An overwhelming majority of educators (93 percent) say they believe edtech makes teaching and learning better, according to a new survey from classroom management solution NetSupport.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 15, 2024
The Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘essay’ as” a short piece of writing on a particular subject Most students write their first essay by third grade, probably enjoy the process because of its non-threatening narrative exploration of their thoughts, but by Middle School, the rules and requirements that made essay writing fun change: In a school test, an essay is a written answer that includes information and discussion, usually to test how well the student understands the subject.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
When Fresno Unified School District purchased new digital whiteboards, district leaders strategically placed them on mobile stands in the middle of each classroom. “We purposefully put the interactive displays in the middle so teachers would know they were mobile and easy to move,” Soyinthisane says. “Otherwise, if we put them in front, teachers could assume they were supposed to be there, and they might have stayed there forever.
Edsurge
APRIL 15, 2024
High-quality instructional materials (HQIMs) are educational resources designed to effectively support student learning. They can include textbooks, lesson plans, digital resources and other materials carefully crafted to meet the needs of diverse learners and facilitate meaningful learning experiences. By using HQIMs, educators can enhance the quality of instruction , support differentiated learning and improve overall learning outcomes.
eSchool News
APRIL 17, 2024
Key points: Educators are eager to embrace AI, but also ask for guidelines 4 ways to ensure academic integrity as AI tools gain popularity Keep tabs on all developments relating to AI in education For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Alongside statewide education partners, the nonprofit Michigan Virtual has released a sample K-12 AI Guidance document that specifically addresses educators’ approach to AI use.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 18, 2024
School absenteeism has been one of the small but chronic problems in the past. Since the pandemic, it is so much more, to the point it is a front-of-mind issue that schools scramble to address. Here’s a good discussion from the US Department of Education on the problem and solutions: Ed Dept: Districts should start now to improve 2024-25 attendance Schools must plan now to address chronic absenteeism The US Department of Education is calling on state leaders to address chronic absenteeism,
Cult of Pedagogy
APRIL 14, 2024
Listen to the interview with Karina Quilantan-Garza, Lauren Mobley, K.C. Boyd, and Barbara Paciotti ( transcript ): Sponsored by WeVideo and The Modern Classrooms Project I used to think librarians did three things: (1) organize and fiercely protect large collections of books, (2) check those books out to visitors, and (3) shush people. As libraries started to house more technology, I added a fourth role: manage and protect the tech.
Edsurge
APRIL 16, 2024
The number of Latino students who are going to college is on the rise, and they don’t all fit the profile of what institutions might consider the typical freshmen on campus. They’re more likely to be first-generation, working to support themselves and caring for dependents than other college students, according to a new analysis by Excelencia in Education.
eSchool News
APRIL 18, 2024
Key points: Students’ exposure to generative AI can make a difference in their future success Get the latest on AI in Education Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub With the rapid rise of generative AI, nearly one in two high school students polled think the workforce as we know it today will undergo a major transformation, a new global survey shows.
Faculty Focus
APRIL 16, 2024
Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. Just as a chef with pre-developed culinary skills meticulously selects ingredients and carefully plans before creating a masterpiece, educators must equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for their academic success.
Teach Hub
APRIL 17, 2024
Executive functions are self-regulating skills that we use every single day. Imagine a child sitting in the classroom during a typical school day. They must pay attention to something even if they find it boring, tune out any distractions, suppress their impulses that may get them into trouble, try to retain multiple pieces of information in their brain simultaneously, and switch between different rules.
Edsurge
APRIL 18, 2024
For Maria Artica, a first-year student at Richard Bland College, a two-year college in Virginia, enrolling was like stepping “into a new world.” Artica, who is Hispanic, is pursuing an associate degree in life science and plans to become a doctor. A first-generation college student, she was told that higher ed would lead to a better life. But there isn’t a lot of help available for paying for education, she says.
eSchool News
APRIL 16, 2024
Key points: Students benefit from access to effective counselors 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom 5 ways to use inquiry-based learning to make math more relevant For more news on the STEM gender gap, visit eSN’s STEM hub New research from the Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) finds that female students may be more likely to stick with STEM curriculum when they receive support from high school guidance counselors.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
Modern classrooms in today’s K–12 education environment often call for interactive displays that allow students to collaborate and engage with the material. Choosing the right interactive display, however, can be daunting. IT leaders and administrators must know exactly what their classrooms need and how different displays will align with the teaching and learning in their districts.
Teach Hub
APRIL 19, 2024
Teaching children proper pencil grip will lay the foundation for successful writing. Holding a pencil correctly is a fine motor skill that is an important step in a child’s development. By incorporating fun activities into the learning process, you can make learning and teaching a proper pencil grip fun. Here are a few enjoyable ways to help kids master this skill so they will feel confident in their ability to write and draw.
Faculty Focus
APRIL 16, 2024
Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. Just as a chef with pre-developed culinary skills meticulously selects ingredients and carefully plans before creating a masterpiece, educators must equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for their academic success.
eSchool News
APRIL 19, 2024
Key points: UDL can make learning more accessible for all students–but it requires purposeful implementation 3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms How to create inclusive learning environments with UDL For more news on UDL, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In a nutshell, Universal Design for Learning, or UDL, is a framework that urges educators, policymakers, and all education stakeholders to think about teaching and learning in a way that gives all students&#
The Nerdy Teacher
APRIL 18, 2024
As the new school year looms on the horizon, its high time we talk about something that can make or break the initial momentum for educators: professional development (PD). Now, I know what youre thinking not another dreary workshop! But hear me out. The kind of PD Im advocating for isnt the sit-and-get variety that has you counting the ceiling tiles.
Marilyn Burns Math
APRIL 16, 2024
Heres a lesson that begins with common objects that students are familiar with (milk cartons), incorporates giving students time for some hands-on exploration (folding Origami squares), introduces a digital tool to model something I couldnt do in any other way (thanks to Desmos), and more. I’ve taught the lesson twice and, in this blog, I tell the story of what happened the second time with photos to help describe what actually happened.
Tim Manson
APRIL 16, 2024
On Tuesday 16th April I uploaded a new blog post about the timing of the big revision push.
eSchool News
APRIL 19, 2024
Key points: It’s critical to keep students’ minds working over summer break 11 resources to avoid the summer slide 5 keys to a successful summer reading initiative For more news on learning loss, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When the school year ends, it can be hard to tell who’s more excited for summer vacation: teachers or students.
Gaggle Speaks
APRIL 15, 2024
Academic achievements are important, but so is the mental health of students and staff. With April being Stress Awareness Month , now is the time for districts to evaluate the mental health support within their communities and ensure students and staff have access to the right resources to help navigate stress. This month, be extra mindful of these four areas: 1.
Edsurge
APRIL 15, 2024
This story was originally published by The 19th. For more than a decade, Erin Farias has watched the low-income families who send children to the day cares she runs navigate America’s broken child care system. Many of those parents had government assistance for school tuition, but half the time, Farias couldn’t count on them to make their co-payments.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 19, 2024
Every year, the United Nations recognizes April 22nd as International Mother Earth Day. It is a day we can all participate in making our air clean, our water fresh and our land unlittered rather than accepting the trash-filled oceans, the smoggy skies, and the debris-laden land that is becoming the norm. Despite the questionable health of our world, we have made progress.
eSchool News
APRIL 15, 2024
This post originally appeared on the MIT News site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: School quality ratings significantly reflect the preparation of a school’s students, not just the school’s contribution to learning gains Key qualities of a principal coach Addressing the root causes of chronic K-12 absenteeism For more news on schools, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Are schools that feature strong test scores highly effective, or do they mostly enroll students who
Faculty Focus
APRIL 18, 2024
This article first appeared in Academic Leader on February 19, 2024 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. If you are interested in reading more articles about the trends, challenges, and best practices of today’s academic decision-makers, check out a monthly or yearly subscription to Academic Leader! Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities were ramping up their services to address the mental health crisis among students as depression, anxiety, loneliness, suicide,
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