Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 22, 2023
Part III: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part three of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “Connect, Extend, Challenge” routine. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.
eSchool News
AUGUST 25, 2023
Key points: The digital divide is growing wider, exacerbated by unequal access Edtech software can bridge the divide by ensuring students have equal access to resources and support See related article: 4 ways school leaders can target the homework gap The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront the stark reality of inequities in our education system.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 25, 2023
I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m taking a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are from members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, from tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate me
Edsurge
AUGUST 24, 2023
Summer is a time for educators to do some learning, and there are plenty of conferences and workshops throughout the season. But one national event for teachers this month had a very unusual trait: It was started and organized by students. The free online conference, called AI x Education , aimed at getting teachers at colleges and high schools up to speed on the latest AI tools like ChatGPT, and to encourage them to try to use them this fall.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2023
K–12 schools everywhere are facing challenges with staffing. Teacher shortages are making headlines across the country, but other departments are feeling the staffing strain too. Job openings persist, proving hard to fill, in IT, transportation, food service and other departments at K–12 institutions. While some schools have found relief in turning to outside services to ease the burden, one school district in Texas is making lemonade from the sour situation.
eSchool News
AUGUST 25, 2023
Portland, OR – The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the winners of the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators. The awards program, operated in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and MCH Strategic Data, and for the first time this year with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), spotlights innovative products, technologies, and services that are changing the world of STEM education.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 24, 2023
Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples: Unlocking Minds We’re exploring a fun classroom adventure where teachers teach us to think carefully and write good essays using examples. Get ready to go on an interesting trip through the world of education. We’ll see how these great teachers turn simple essays into smart thinking tools.
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EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2023
A new tongue-operated device could mean K–12 students with disabilities who can’t use other types of assistive technology can still work with laptops, tablets and other classroom tools. MouthPad, a custom-fitted interface that attaches to users’ upper teeth like a retainer, functions somewhat like a trackpad. The Bluetooth-enabled device uses sensors to convey directional commands.
eSchool News
AUGUST 24, 2023
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Adding to its robust data-collection offerings, Vernier Science Education has launched two new sensors for high school and college-level environmental science. Both of the wireless sensors—the Go Direct ® Pyranometer and Go Direct ® PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) Sensor—connect directly to student devices using the award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis ® Pro app allowing students to easily collect and analyze scientific data as they think critically and make rea
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 22, 2023
Fractions are not the easiest of math concepts to learn (or teach), yet are arguably one of the most oft applied to our daily lives. Teachers have long sought intuitive methods to teach fractions that are less frustrating than worksheets and more effective than rote drills. Luckily, there are a lot of online apps on offer that are accessible to students and make learning much easier than traditional methods.
Edsurge
AUGUST 23, 2023
With AI — and all it entails — on our horizon, what better time is there than now to focus on enhancing digital literacy, improving digital access and strengthening digital skills? With the proliferation of AI, digital literacy is an imperative. We must ensure that students, educators and caregivers have the skills they need to successfully navigate the internet, safely consume content, effectively create products and services and proactively communicate with others.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2023
Google made headlines last year when it imposed storage limits on the cloud applications in its Google Workspace for Education suite. Though K–12 schools were relatively unaffected by the change compared with higher education institutions, the news did cause many district administrators and IT leaders to re-evaluate their cloud storage usage and needs.
eSchool News
AUGUST 23, 2023
Key points: With the new school year underway, concerns about school and district emergency planning and response are increasing Eighty-nine percent of parents say their child has participated in a school lockdown drill See related article: Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best: School leadership for emergencies More than half of teachers and parents are more worried about school safety than in previous years, according to the 2023 K-12 School Safety Report from Motorola Solutions, which
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 23, 2023
How do teaching methods influence understanding? What can you do to make things work better in the classroom with simple fixes? Find the answers here. How The Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships Mastering cause-and-effect relationships in research is crucial for a student’s academic future and career. Having this knowledge, it would be easier to deal with assignments, homework, and life issues.
Edsurge
AUGUST 22, 2023
For decades, a nonprofit group called The Moth has produced workshops, events and a popular radio show where people tell transformative stories from their lives. And in 2012, the group started working with high schools, coaching students to turn their stories into polished orations. This year the nonprofit has started sharing those student stories in a new spin-off podcast, called Grown.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 24, 2023
In December 2022, an event occurred that caused a revolution in how we find, interact, and record information. The ChatGPT release was an immediate sensation. While it caught many by surprise, ChatGPT is the result of a series of developments in the use of chatbots (Chatter Robot) or computer programs that simulate and process human conversations, both written and oral.
eSchool News
AUGUST 23, 2023
Editor’s note: This article on digital citizenship in schools originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Part of a Blog Series from the Emerging Technologies Committee Leveraging Technology for Improving School Wellness and Safety Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world. We live in an age of competing attention to hold our interest.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 21, 2023
Learning a second language is a challenge, whether it be English, Russian, or any of the hundreds of world languages we find across the globe. You may need to do this because you’ve moved to a new country, because your job changed, or it’s a personal interest. The question becomes: How to make that happen? Do you immerse yourself? Use an app?
Edsurge
AUGUST 21, 2023
As schools increasingly incorporate technology into their classrooms, student tech teams become invaluable resources in supporting both students and teachers. They can assist with device management, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure that technology is effectively integrated into the learning process. These tech teams offer a unique opportunity for students to take on leadership roles and develop valuable skills like problem-solving, teamwork, communication and critical thinking, in additi
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 22, 2023
The following is an article from The Teaching Professor. For more articles like this, consider purchasing a yearly Teaching Professor subscription and use coupon code TEACHING50 for $50 off your total ! Only applicable towards the yearly subscriptions and expires September 8, 2023. I had been teaching for nearly 30 years when I discovered that I had failed to instruct my students in the basics of critical thinking.
eSchool News
AUGUST 22, 2023
Key points: Teacher burnout still permeates nearly every aspect of education Teachers who integrated creativity into the curricula reported lower levels of burnout and stress for themselves and their students See related article: This key strategy can help boost teacher well-being immediately This article originally appeared on Adobe’s blog and is reposted here with permission.
EAB
AUGUST 22, 2023
Podcast How MSU Saved Millions Without Cutting Faculty or Programs Episode 163. August 22, 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.
Edsurge
AUGUST 22, 2023
If you want to feel the soul of a city, go into one of its public school classrooms. I understood this intimately during my time student teaching on the East Coast in Boston. Being an Asian American, I was attracted to the city because of its cosmopolitan reputation and the colleges and universities in the metropolitan area; I assumed that these features of the city would promise a diverse population and a critical mass of people who looked like me.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 22, 2023
The following is an article from The Teaching Professor. For more articles like this, consider purchasing a yearly Teaching Professor subscription and use coupon code TEACHING50 for $50 off your total ! Only applicable towards the yearly subscriptions and expires September 8, 2023. I had been teaching for nearly 30 years when I discovered that I had failed to instruct my students in the basics of critical thinking.
eSchool News
AUGUST 22, 2023
Key points: Mental performance coaching in schools plays an integral component of developing student well-being Educators can support students as they hone and enhance their emotional and mental capabilities See related article: 3 key parts of this district’s student mental health support Picture this: Empowered educators are equipped with the insights and strategies of mental performance coaching in schools.
EAB
AUGUST 21, 2023
Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. Due to a lack of available support and resources, it wasn't until her late 30s that she obtained a nursing degree – after missing over a decade of the socioeconomic opportunities that a degree brings.
Edsurge
AUGUST 21, 2023
Annie Talley Ochoa has long known that she was meant to teach. But as years and then decades passed, her plans to enter the classroom were repeatedly sidetracked and eventually stalled. At age 44, that’s about to change. Talley Ochoa is on track to earn her teaching credential next August, when she finishes her master’s degree in education. Already, though, her first year as a teacher is underway.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 24, 2023
In December 2022, an event occurred that caused a revolution in how we find, interact, and record information. The ChatGPT release was an immediate sensation. While it caught many by surprise, ChatGPT is the result of a series of developments in the use of chatbots (Chatter Robot) or computer programs that simulate and process human conversations, both written and oral.
eSchool News
AUGUST 25, 2023
Key points: Educators are looking to formative and summative assessments to inform classroom instruction Concerns remain about assessment literacy and quality See related article: 4 engaging assessment ideas for middle and high school The majority of educators believe their school or district has an assessment-focused culture, but there are gaps in K-12 assessment literacy and familiarity with state standards, according to the 2023 State of Assessment in K-12 Education report from Instructure an
EAB
AUGUST 25, 2023
Blogs The five topics independent school leaders were most curious about in the past year Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass scores of questions from independent school leaders to our AskEAB team. Our K-12 researchers track down answers to each question using a combination of proprietary research, external publications like academic journals, and consultation with EAB’s subject matter experts—all in 10 days or less.
Runde's Room
AUGUST 24, 2023
As I've said in previous posts, I love decorating a classroom, but those decorations need to have a purpose. I leave a lot of empty space on my bulletin boards at the beginning of the school year so the students can fill the walls with their learning. So, when I do take up that precious wall space, the decor has to have purpose for my upper elementary classroom.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 20, 2023
Showing up to lectures and completing class assignments are essential ingredients for success in most college courses. This recipe for success, however, is extensive, and leaving out any one ingredient could result in a less than palatable outcome. Effective study habits, a positive mindset, and time management skills must be added to the mixture, and do not forget to sprinkle a proactive attitude on top to improve academic performance and increase the overall college experience.
eSchool News
AUGUST 24, 2023
Key points: Leadership coaching can help education leaders best meet the needs of underserved communities Student engagement and academic performance are just two areas that can benefit from leadership coaching See related article: In school leadership, it’s not what we do–it’s how we do it Education is the key to unlocking opportunities and breaking the cycle of inequality.
EAB
AUGUST 23, 2023
This report offers guidance for enrollment leaders on the college search and communication preferences of prospective HBCU students. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Understanding the Mindset of Prospective HBCU Students appeared first on EAB.
Cult of Pedagogy
AUGUST 20, 2023
Image by rawpixel.com Listen to the interview with Jennifer Serravallo and Kelly Cartwright ( transcript ): Sponsored by EVERFI and Verizon Innovative Learning HQ 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?
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 20, 2023
Showing up to lectures and completing class assignments are essential ingredients for success in most college courses. This recipe for success, however, is extensive, and leaving out any one ingredient could result in a less than palatable outcome. Effective study habits, a positive mindset, and time management skills must be added to the mixture, and do not forget to sprinkle a proactive attitude on top to improve academic performance and increase the overall college experience.
eSchool News
AUGUST 21, 2023
Key points: Artificial intelligence won’t replace educators–but it can enhance their abilities AI in education has the potential to streamline tasks across the board to improve workflows See related article: Embracing AI for limitless learning potential In the past year, AI has become the shiny new technology across industry sectors. In fact, in education specifically, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way teachers can support students and their individual journeys.
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