eSchool News
JANUARY 22, 2024
Key points: In today’s schools, leaders must be prepared for continuous learning See article: For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine See article: How to work for equity of access in classrooms For more news on school leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page There was a time when we believed that once you knew how to do something then that was it.
Edsurge
JANUARY 24, 2024
One morning, my students were getting ready for a math test and working through a set of review problems. For many of them, the biggest challenges weren’t the questions on the paper in front of them, but their ability to attend to it. As I checked in with one student who appeared to be working quietly, it turned out he had carefully solved the first problem, only to write guesses down for the rest.
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EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2024
The numbers don’t lie. Compared with K–12 girls, boys are disciplined at higher rates and are more likely to be expelled than girls. Additionally, their test scores are lower, and they are less likely to graduate from high school. These devastating numbers are a cause for action, said Kristy Custer, president of educational innovation for High School Esports League.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 24, 2024
5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. However, it’s not without a few downsides. Cyber threats, in particular, can expose both educators and learners to new kinds of risks that could endanger their privacy and security. As a teacher, taking proactive measures to avoid and mitigate them is critical for creating a safe environment to teach and learn while maximizing the perks of the vast digital re
eSchool News
JANUARY 25, 2024
Key points: Edtech for edtech’s sake won’t work–engagement requires meaningful use 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture How we can improve literacy through student engagement For more news on student engagement, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Student engagement is critical to academic achievement, but it can often be a struggle to engage students in meaningful and relevant ways.
Edsurge
JANUARY 26, 2024
I’ve been a school social worker for the last 15 years, so I am acutely aware of our nation’s mounting youth mental health crisis. I know that robust mental health and social-emotional support for students are non-negotiable in education and I applaud the new programs and resources designed to address this urgent challenge for our students. But what about the mental health of our educators?
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2024
The potential fallout from a cybersecurity breach is keeping K–12 IT teams up at night. The possibility of bad actors getting into and silently moving about school networks for months without detection has IT experts worried about student data loss, third-party risks, lack of leadership support for proper cybersecurity funding and even losing their jobs as a result.
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eSchool News
JANUARY 26, 2024
Key points: Classroom learning is most impactful with highly-trained teachers and proven instructional strategies See article: 5 strategies for turning boredom into brilliance See article: Innovative ideas for school libraries For more news on classroom learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page There’s no denying it: Classroom learning is changing.
Edsurge
JANUARY 24, 2024
Sabrina Colon, a first-year student at University of California, Merced, remembers when math first became a problem. She says she’s not a math person, but she was able to pass her high school math classes without too much trouble, earning Cs. But in college, where she’s a business major, calculus is proving insurmountable. It’s given her severe anxiety.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2024
When selecting the best candidates for K–12 IT leadership posts, are academic credentials and technology skill sets the only things that matter? Not always. That’s what speakers on a diversity in leadership panel said at the Future of Education Technology Conference, going on this week at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. It’s a timely conversation.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 26, 2024
In these 169 tech situations, you get practical strategies to address many classroom tech situations. Today’s tip: Fix computer with system restore Category: Problem-solving Q: My computer no longer runs right. I downloaded the auto-updates to my PC and it hasn’t worked right since. What do I do? System Restore is a recovery tool for Windows that allows you to reverse certain kinds of changes made to the operating system.
eSchool News
JANUARY 23, 2024
Key points: Most teachers support the use of AI in education, but need help using it See article: Everything you need to know about AI in education See article: In 2024, education will move to adopt AI—but slowly For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page The majority of teachers are enthusiastic and eager about the potential of AI in education and incorporating AI in the classroom, but remain unsure of where to start, according to a new study from Canva.
Edsurge
JANUARY 24, 2024
If you’re reading this, you might have AI anxiety. A recent survey from EY research shows that 71 percent of employees with knowledge of artificial intelligence are concerned about it. Considering how AI has rapidly entered education conversations, teachers and administrators are certainly represented in this statistic. Feelings of AI anxiety are valid for a technology that brings so much change and uncertainty.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 22, 2024
As K–12 schools continue to incorporate modern audiovisual tech into the classroom for a more impactful and engaging learning experience, the need for a smooth, integrated workflow has become increasingly apparent. It’s a challenge some ed tech companies are solving with an Ecosystem as a Service strategy. ViewSonic is one such company. Expanding on its EaaS product line, the recently released ViewBoard IFP52 2ED display offers greater ease of integration and security, both key benefits for teac
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 23, 2024
According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Engagement can extend to the level of motivation students learn during the process of learning. Students inspired by learning trends and faculty guidance have the opportunity to be positively engaged in the online classroom.
eSchool News
JANUARY 25, 2024
Key points: Startups can improve education through thoughtful and equitable use of data, analytics, and AI See article: 3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences See article: Reaching edtech harmony in your classroom For more news on digital learning tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page This post originally appeared online and is republished here with permission.
Edsurge
JANUARY 23, 2024
Riley Campbell isn’t one of those aspiring educators who always dreamed of leading her own classroom or who played school with her friends growing up. For a while, she actually thought she might go into the hospitality industry — and pursued a related career and technical education (CTE) pathway at her high school. But a series of unexpected events led her to reconsider her plans.
Cult of Pedagogy
JANUARY 21, 2024
Listen to the interview with Jenn Borgioli Binis: Sponsored by NoRedInk and Edge•U Badges This page contains Amazon Affiliate and Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org? Over the last decade or so , we’ve settled into a choreographed dance around large-scale, state-mandated standardized test scores.
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 21, 2024
Just as spring brings the promise of new life, the new year brings hope for a new beginning. It provides an opportunity to identify aspects of the previous year that brought joy and fulfillment, pinpoint unmet goals, and consider how you might do better moving forward. A new academic term offers a similar opportunity for continuous growth and fulfillment.
eSchool News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Key points: Authentic learning experiences are key in building students’ interest in STEM See article: Diversity and STEM education are critical to our future workforce See article: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEAM & STEM page For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in awe of science, space, and the world around us.
Edsurge
JANUARY 26, 2024
If you build it, will it work? And how will you measure it? Those are vital questions for education technology innovators as they build ventures, secure funding and expand their impact. In a crowded marketplace with fierce competition for scarce dollars, savvy entrepreneurs embrace research to inspire, hone and scale their businesses. Catalyst @ Penn GSE, a global center for education innovation at the University of Pennsylvania, is passionate about supporting education entrepreneurs.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 22, 2024
National Handwriting Day is celebrated on January 23rd each year. It is a day dedicated to promoting the importance of handwriting and encouraging people to embrace the art of writing by hand. This day was established to honor the birthday of John Hancock, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, known for his prominent and stylish signature on the Declaration of Independence.
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 25, 2024
Learning does not stop when the course ends, or at least I hope it does not. As instructors and course developers, many of us would like to leave students and recent graduates with an interest in lifelong learning. After all, at its best, learning is limitless and looping. There is no set end point. Yet, learners’ busy schedules often get in the way of continuing education.
eSchool News
JANUARY 23, 2024
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. When Salvador Quijada, a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Philip’s Academy Charter School, thinks back on his own journey as a mathematician, he gives credit to one high school math teacher who pushed him to take on AP calculus. Quijada said his teacher’s belief that he could succeed allowed him to challenge himself in ways he might not have otherwise considered.
Teach Junkie
JANUARY 25, 2024
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, finding fun ways to tie in the love to classroom reading and writing is so much fun. Here is a free Valentine’s Day-themed writing activity for your kindergarten, first or second grade class. Create a class book together with everyone contributing a page.
Kitchen Table Classroom
JANUARY 23, 2024
Explore the colorful world of Romero Britto’s art. Britto’s art is like a burst of happiness on canvas- perfect for […] The post Romero Britto for kids appeared first on The Kitchen Table Classroom.
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 25, 2024
Learning does not stop when the course ends, or at least I hope it does not. As instructors and course developers, many of us would like to leave students and recent graduates with an interest in lifelong learning. After all, at its best, learning is limitless and looping. There is no set end point. Yet, learners’ busy schedules often get in the way of continuing education.
eSchool News
JANUARY 22, 2024
Key points: States should take steps to strengthen teachers’ reading instruction See article: The science of reading, beyond phonics See article: What’s next for literacy learning? For more news on reading policy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page New data and analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) show that while many states seek to improve literacy outcomes for students, they focus too little on a key component to strong implementation and sustainability: e
Apple for the Teach
JANUARY 22, 2024
Hey teachers! I'm excited to announce this week's "Winter Wonderland Giveaway," where you could snag a $25 TpT gift card. Join the fun as we celebrate winter and the magic of teaching! Winter Teaching Magic: January is all about creating cozy classroom moments! Whether it's snowy science, frosty stories, or chilly math adventures, share your favorite winter teaching magic for a chance to win!
Edsurge
JANUARY 22, 2024
When Satya Nitta worked at IBM, he and a team of colleagues took on a bold assignment: Use the latest in artificial intelligence to build a new kind of personal digital tutor. This was before ChatGPT existed, and fewer people were talking about the wonders of AI. But Nitta was working with what was perhaps the highest-profile AI system at the time, IBM’s Watson.
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 23, 2024
According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Engagement can extend to the level of motivation students learn during the process of learning. Students inspired by learning trends and faculty guidance have the opportunity to be positively engaged in the online classroom.
eSchool News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Key points: SEL helps students develop skills for academic and professional succes See article: Sensory spaces may help support all students See article: Empowering staff and students with a sense of belonging For more news in SEL in classrooms, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being page Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of today’s schools.
Apple for the Teach
JANUARY 22, 2024
Celebrate the joyous milestone of the 100th day of school with a burst of creativity and learning! In this blog post, discover exciting activities that blend the magic of dressing up with the educational wonders of language arts and math. Creative Language Arts Activities: Dress up as 100-year-olds to celebrate the 100th Day of School: Encourage students and teachers alike to embrace the spirit of the 100th day by dressing up as 100-year-olds.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 25, 2024
Has this happened to you? You spend hours rewriting an old lesson plan, incorporating rich, adventurous tools available on the internet. You test it several times just to be sure. It’s a fun lesson self-paced lesson plan with lots of activities and meandering paths students undoubtedly will adore. Technology enables it to differentiate authentically for the diverse group of learners that walk across your threshold.
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 21, 2024
Just as spring brings the promise of new life, the new year brings hope for a new beginning. It provides an opportunity to identify aspects of the previous year that brought joy and fulfillment, pinpoint unmet goals, and consider how you might do better moving forward. A new academic term offers a similar opportunity for continuous growth and fulfillment.
eSchool News
JANUARY 26, 2024
Key points: CIOs are up against the status quo as they strive for digital transformation How to make secure K-12 digital transformation a reality Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education For more news on digital transformation, visit eSN’s IT Leadership page Eighty-eight percent of CIOs say their role is becoming more digital and is increasingly focused on innovation, which begs the question: How is education, a notoriously slow industry, going to keep pace with digital transfor
Edsurge
JANUARY 23, 2024
Will AI literacy soon become as important a subject to teach in schools as reading, writing and math? Many education leaders think so, as ChatGPT and other new generative AI tools sweep into daily life. After all, it’s not every day that a technology comes along that is widely compared to the printing press in terms of how influential it could be. And there is an emerging push to bring AI literacy to schools and colleges.
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