eSchool News
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Key points: Student engagement is key to an authentic learning experience It also allows students to develop the right attitude to approach learning See related article: 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture When you think of education, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For some, it might be a pile of homework or a stack of books that need reading.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Amy Ballard, Ph.D., a math teacher and instructional coach at Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina, has more than two decades of experience and spends a lot of time thinking about edtech. Yet Ballard’s main focus is not the tools themselves, but rather, how to support teachers leveraging edtech to help improve student learning.
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Catlin Tucker
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Part III: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education In the first blog post in this series, Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education , I wrote about the tension between the demands on teachers’ time and the desire to provide equitable learning experiences. In the second blog, Leveraging AI to Save Time Architecting Equitable, Student-centered Learning Experiences , I highlight how teachers can use AI technology to significantly decrease the time required to
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2023
When Erin Ford joined Virginia’s Chesterfield County Public Schools as director of technology services, she became concerned about the way the district monitored its technology assets. “We were tracking Chromebooks in a vendor-supported asset management system,” she says. “We also inventoried adult-user laptops in an older, on-premises system. Most other inventory, such as interactive whiteboards, document cameras, projectors and printers, was categorized in spreadsheets across several departmen
eSchool News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Key points: When students feel supported, they’re more likely to share their struggles Mental health services partnerships can help schools better support students and staff See related article: How to build relationships with students Get the latest news on student and staff well-being by visiting eSN’s SEL & Well-Being page Belonging is a fundamental human need.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The word “meritocracy” has reached new heights, becoming ubiquitous in everyday conversation and in debates about identity politics. The concept is seemingly simple: Strong ability yields well-earned roles in the workforce. And yet, in the tech sector where I work, I bear witness to a world of gender and racial homogeneity that fails to represent the gender and racial heterogeneity of the United States.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 15, 2023
In my experience working with face-to-face faculty, I have observed a wide range of usage patterns regarding the Learning Management System (LMS). During the peak of the pandemic, usage understandably surged, with more faculty embracing LMS tools and features. Faculty were eager to learn out of necessity, and we were thrilled to witness double-digit participation in online trainings that would typically draw only a handful of attendees.
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eSchool News
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Key points: SEL is critical for students, and it should be a key part of before- and after-school programs SEL should be embedded throughout every program, starting with students’ arrival See related article: It’s critical to promote mental health supports at the start of the school year Incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) throughout the school day has risen in popularity over the last few years, especially to counteract the increasing rates of anxiety and depression in students si
Edsurge
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Stuart Blythe teaches writing courses at Michigan State University that are officially listed as in-person only. But he makes it clear to students that they are welcome to join any class session remotely via Zoom if they can’t make it in on any given day. It’s a practice he started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many students were in quarantine and needed ways to continue learning remotely.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Teaching is regarded as a noble profession. It is also a challenging job. It requires sincerity, honesty, hard work, expansive knowledge on the subject matter, and sometimes chutzpah. The amalgamation of all these traits is what makes our teaching interesting. Capturing students’ attention throughout the entire class is crucial for any teacher, but the challenge lies in the fact that, despite teachers’ expertise in their subject matter, it can be challenging to hold students’ a
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 19, 2023
At Eden Prairie Schools in Minnesota, an IT staff of about two dozen share cybersecurity duties, but the buck ultimately stops with Alex Townsend, the district’s technology director. “We’ve seen school districts in our area go through some pretty big public events,” Townsend says. “I think about the data that we hold — Social Security numbers, bank accounts, credit card information.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Key points: K-12 cybersecurity is of paramount importance in digital classrooms A secure by design approach can help reduce cybersecurity risks See related article: Reading, writing, and cybersecurity: Practicing good cyber hygiene In early September, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a voluntary pledge for K-12 education technology software manufacturers to commit to designing products with a greater focus on security.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 17, 2023
If colleges and universities want to close the graduation gap for their Latino students, their target goal is clear: help another 6.2 million Latinos earn a degree by 2030. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. That’s according to the think tank Excelencia in Education, which focuses on research and policy on Latino achievement in higher education.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 15, 2023
In my experience working with face-to-face faculty, I have observed a wide range of usage patterns regarding the Learning Management System (LMS). During the peak of the pandemic, usage understandably surged, with more faculty embracing LMS tools and features. Faculty were eager to learn out of necessity, and we were thrilled to witness double-digit participation in online trainings that would typically draw only a handful of attendees.
EAB
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Infographic What happens to 100 students who start a bachelor’s degree? In 2018, we used a representative 100 students to illustrate how colleges and universities across the country were delivering on the promises of higher education. Five years later, what has changed? Explore this infographic to find out. View a full list of sources below. DOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC Sources “ Completing College: Completing College National and State Reports – Fall 2016 Cohort ” National Student Clearinghouse Researc
eSchool News
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Key points: Helping students develop strong research skills will create responsible digital citizens Critical evaluation of online resources and information is essential See related article: Students need freedom to develop critical skills with edtech Right now is the perfect time to start a research project with your students, as it will help them develop skills they will use for the rest of their lives.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 17, 2023
After Carl Wieman won the Nobel Prize for physics in 2001 for, as he puts it, “shining lasers on atoms” in a new way that gave experimental proof to a theory by Albert Einstein, Wieman decided to shift his research focus. He devoted the bulk of his time and energy to studying how to improve teaching. “I just could make a bigger difference in education,” he says.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Teaching is regarded as a noble profession. It is also a challenging job. It requires sincerity, honesty, hard work, expansive knowledge on the subject matter, and sometimes chutzpah. The amalgamation of all these traits is what makes our teaching interesting. Capturing students’ attention throughout the entire class is crucial for any teacher, but the challenge lies in the fact that, despite teachers’ expertise in their subject matter, it can be challenging to hold students’ a
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Summer jobs for many high schoolers (myself included) was a right of passage, where we stuck our toe into the adult work-a-day world for a brief period before returning to school for more education. Arguably, our summer experience helped us decide to continue our learning into college, apply for trade school, join the military, or something else. If you’re helping students select a summer job for next year and they want one that works better than this year’s choice, check out these i
eSchool News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Key points: While mentorship is key for professional growth, it is often missing from training programs Mentorship can provide crucial help to early childhood educators in navigating challenges and overcoming obstacles See related article: Empowering educators through holistic teacher PD Get the latest news on teacher PD by visiting eSN’s Educational Leadership page Mentorship is an essential aspect of professional growth and development for early childhood educators, but for many training
Edsurge
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Personalized learning is an educational approach that tailors the learning experience to the specific needs and preferences of each student. It recognizes and strives to accommodate differences in students' backgrounds, learning styles and abilities. As a result, each student deserves an education that is tailored to their individual needs and characteristics.
EAB
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Podcast How Wichita State is Winning with Transfer Students Episode 169. October 17, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.
Time 4 Kindergarten
OCTOBER 14, 2023
October can be a super crazy month. The weather is changing and kids are excited about Halloween. Make October fun and engaging with science, math, writing, and art activities. Pumpkin Exploration Ask families to donate pumpkins, and let students explore the pumpkins using math manipulatives. Then cut them open for students to experience the insides of a pumpkin.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Key points: Learner-centered education can play a critical role in education reform Changing instructional models often helps students become more engaged and immersed in their learning See related article: What data tells us about student-centered learning Get the latest news on teaching trends by visiting eSN’s Innovative Teaching page School models are, for the most part, outdated–and very overdue for replacement.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Bradley loves baking lava cakes. A high school senior with long curly hair who participates in a vocational program, Bradley spends about half the day at culinary school and then half in “at-home instruction” through a nearby high school run by a statewide public education service. Perhaps what he loves most, even more than decadent molten chocolate, is the bustle.
EAB
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Blogs Why Enroll360 Match’s partnership with Naviance will transform college admissions With overall college enrollment continuing a decade-long pattern of decline, much has been said about the need to break down barriers inherent to the traditional admissions model. Such efforts would create a more equitable path to higher education and encourage more Gen Z students to attend college.
Apple for the Teach
OCTOBER 14, 2023
We're diving into the spooktacular world of my Halloween printables on TPT! This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase using one of my links, which helps to support the blog. All opinions are my own and I only promote brands and products that I have used myself and truly love. Halloween isn't just about costumes and candy (though those are pretty awesome).
eSchool News
OCTOBER 20, 2023
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Indiana is in the midst of an enormous undertaking to improve literacy rates. The approach: Align state standards, curriculum, and teacher training programs with practices rooted in the science of reading, which emphasizes phonics to help students decode words.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Beata Mirecka-Jakubowska, M.A. Founder & CEO, Intercultural Education Consulting The metaverse, a virtual, interconnected, and immersive digital space where users can interact with each other and digital environments, holds tremendous potential to transform education. It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons.
EAB
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Blogs Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning 8 tactics to benefit your alumni—and recruit more adult leaners Professional, continuing, and online leaders too often overlook one of the most fruitful recruitment pools: alumni, many of whom are excellent candidates as adult learners. According to research by Sunil Gupta, Donal Lehmann, and Jennifer Ames , your current customers (in this case, students) are your best prospects as they have a great impact on organizational
Grant Lichtman
OCTOBER 14, 2023
I head south from Virginia Beach, down the Outer Banks through Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, across Roanoke Island where an early colony of Europeans was somehow lost. I zig-zag through the North Carolina lowlands, skipping over and around ocean inlets crossed with lines of crab pot buoys, and languid rivers that lost their gumption 100 miles to the west in the nearest hills.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Key points: OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, is releasing a guide to help educators incorporate the AI tool in their instruction The guide includes use examples and answers frequently-asked questions See related article: An AI to-do list for educators Get the latest news on AI in education by visiting eSN’s Digital Learning page Educators face myriad dilemmas in the wake of ChatGPT’s explosion, with some of the most popular including teaching with ChatGPT and how to address student use of A
Edsurge
OCTOBER 20, 2023
I’ve spent more than a decade working as a teacher and principal. In 2015, I left the classroom for a year to try something different and it completely reshaped my work. I took on a role as a teacher recruiter at Achievement First, where my focus was working with principals to hire teachers. At the time, I had just finished my Teach For America commitment at my placement school, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, where I had the benefit of working in a historically Black community at a publi
EAB
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Blogs How a VPEM Drove Progress Toward a Data-Informed Campus 5 Questions with Eric Sykes of Elmira College As a Strategic Leader with EAB’s Edify , I have the opportunity to work closely with our partners in furthering their data and analytics goals. One recent example of this collaboration comes from Eric Sykes, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Elmira College, who has been championing data management and governance efforts on his campus.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 19, 2023
How many people understand advanced financial concepts and processes? What about successfully managing money in large amounts? How about being able to identify trusted sources of financial information and accurately use them to compare and make decisions? At what age do people develop or demonstrate this type of fiscal expertise? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) states that these milestones happen in stages sometime between adolescence (age 13) and early adulthood (age 21).
eSchool News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Tynker, the leading game-based coding platform that has engaged over 100 million kids, proudly introduces “Tynker Copilot.” Leveraging the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs), Tynker Copilot empowers young innovators aged 6-12. It provides a seamless interface for these budding developers to transform their ideas into visual block code for apps and games.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The flood of devices and other technologies into K–12 schools has brought with it heightened attention from the federal government, specifically as it pertains to security. From the Biden administration’s K–12 Cybersecurity Act in 2021 and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s subsequent review of threats against schools to the recent Cybersecurity Summit held at the White House, legislation has ramped up around school cyber safety.
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