eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Key points: Many school district policies prohibit the installation of new cell towers at schools The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say Tech investments determine school success For more news on safe tech, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Around a decade ago, districts began installing Wi-Fi technology in schools to facilitate access to enhanced “21st century” educational resources.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

Do you feel like our current approach to teaching and learning is working for either teachers or students? If you answered, “no,” we are on the same page. This belief is what drove me to develop my TEDx Talk titled “ Education Reimagined: Student-Led Learning.” Right now, we are facing an educational crisis with more teachers leaving the profession than new teachers are entering the field.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. That’s in part because of a huge batch of new tools and updated features that incorporate ChatGPT, which companies have released in recent weeks. As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

Employees of a business are likely to spend their workday surrounded by their colleagues or by customers. K–12 educators, conversely, spend a majority of their working hours with children. While rewarding, this can make it difficult to problem-solve or generate ideas in their jobs. Organized professional learning groups aim to change this. They give educators — and, in some cases, other K–12 staff members — opportunities to connect with their peers to ask questions, share best practices and brai

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: Engaging STEAM education tools push students to explore learning Can a data literacy program make science more relatable? Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2024

Here’s a long list of Language Arts and Word Study websites ( check here for updates ). Contraction Games Contraction Practice Feast of Homonyms Glossary of Poetry Terms Grammar Gorillas Grammaropolis Punctuation Games Suffix Match Word Study Action Words– learn action words with amazing pictures Feast of Homonyms First Site Words (fee)–focuses on the core vocabulary your children will need throughout their lives.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Tiaja Gundy was just 19 years old when she started working at Federal Hill House, an early learning center in Providence, Rhode Island. It was 2016, and back then, she lacked experience and expertise working with young children. She had no intention of staying in the field long-term. This story also appeared i n The 19th. But the work grew on her. Gundy started out as a “floater,” helping with infants, toddlers and preschoolers as needed.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Key points: When students are engaged, they come to school How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection i I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom? For more news on PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Something has been missing in our K-12 education system since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tragically, it’s the kids.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 30, 2024

8 Crucial Steps for University Admission Success for High School Students Applying for university is a significant milestone for high school students. The process can be daunting, but with the right steps, it can lead to a successful admission. Here are eight crucial steps to help high school students navigate the university admission process effectively. 1.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2024

Last week, 2U, a pioneer of the so-called Online Program Management (OPM) model for helping colleges run online degree programs, announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a “prepackaged” deal arising from prior negotiation with creditors. The company was an edtech “unicorn” at its height — worth billions — and characterized as a “giant” in the space.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

According to the “2024 National Educational Technology Plan: A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design and Use Divides,” many of today’s technology-focused professional development offerings for teachers are “little more than training on basic functions.” Moreover, the document says, many training programs fail to prepare teachers for modern environments, resulting in the digital design gap.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Learning recovery is still an unfortunate byproduct of the Covid pandemic. Edtech software developers continue to try to meet the challenge. Discovery Education Chief Product Officer Pete Weir spent some time with eSchool News to highlight their efforts. The company announced last week that it is offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product, Mystery Writing by Discovery Education , through a free, year-long trial.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 2, 2024

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take time this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found, are well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, offering inclusive solutions to the issue of tech t

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2024

Recently, I found myself in Barnes and Noble, captivated by a "Read with Pride" display in the Young Adult section. Holding several new books, I was transported back to my high school years, a time before smartphones and social media, when I would cautiously approach the gay and lesbian section of my local bookstore. Each visit was an anxious yet defiant act of self-discovery as I sought validation and visibility in the pages of books that I curated for myself.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2024

Traditionally, IT staff waits until the hallways are quiet during summer break to tackle large cabling projects, install updated wireless equipment or otherwise overhaul a school’s infrastructure. That’s when the team handles device collection, refreshes and mass updates, and new device prep and deployment. It’s also the time to address any lingering IT issues from the school year.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2024

Key points: Every student should have the supports needed to thrive Managing rising student needs under IDEA Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students For more news on special needs strategies, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub For too many students with disabilities, chronic absenteeism prevents them from accessing the equitable education they deserve.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 29, 2024

Here are popular online resources to teach about Economics ( click for updates to this list) 12 Days of Christmas –find the cost and price change of the 12 gifts 60-seconds Adventures in Economics –videos from Open University Banzai –financial literacy (free) online program Basic Economic Terms Basic Economics Jumbled BizKids –games to teach business and finance Business and Profit Millionaire Game Economic Concepts Economic Systems Economic Terms Economic Terms Mini-Quiz Economics Flashcards Ev

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Teach Hub

AUGUST 1, 2024

As you gear up for another exciting year of learning and fun it’s always a good idea to have a few tricks up your sleeve to help you through the school year. Whether you’ve been teaching for a while or are new to the classroom, having these teacher hacks in your back pocket will help you stay organized, manage your classroom, and integrate technology seamlessly into your classroom.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). In the first part, I introduced you to the translation process, the instructor-translator relationship, and the before, during, and after elements of the process.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Key points: AI helps reduce workload and pressure on special education staff Enhancing learning through AI and human educators 5 critical priorities for AI in education For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Technology has long been viewed as having the promise to make schools more effective and educators more efficient. In the late 1990s, the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) provided recognition to school districts that were using technology in effective

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Model Teaching

AUGUST 1, 2024

Part 2: Strategies to RAMP up Instruction. Is the summer slide making your students' return to school this year a bit bumpy? If youve noticed that your students are struggling as they come back from summer break, youre not alone! The "summer slide" can significantly impact their skills and motivation. This article, part 2, provides strategies to ramp up your support to help your students overcome the challenges of the summer slide.

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Cassie Stephens

JULY 30, 2024

Well, my friends. The time has come.it's back to school we go! For many of us, anyway. I know some of y'all kept on teachin' until, like, the end of June which is absolutely WILD to me. First of all, the temperature here in Tennessee during that time of year is literally the surface of the sun. I cannot imagine trying to teach, let alone put kids on a bus, in that type of heat.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2024

Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). In the first part, I introduced you to the translation process, the instructor-translator relationship, and the before, during, and after elements of the process.

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

Key points: A new book challenges us to rethink how we teach and learn in the digital age A taxonomy for using AI in education How to combat misuse of AI in student writing For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Salman Khan’s “ Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing) ” presents an invigorating and forward-looking vision of the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) in education.

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Hot Lunch Tray

JULY 29, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 #8weeksofsummer blog challenge! This summer we dedicate our #8weeksofsummer blog challenge to going beyond an introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. We are going to share our AI experiences from the past school year. Your input is crucial as we want to crowdsource this huge topic to rapidly identify which tools work for what aspects of our profession.

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Inspired Elementary

AUGUST 2, 2024

Looking for an exciting and interactive way to reinforce 2nd-grade math skills in your classroom? Introducing Math Mini-Golf an engaging math game designed to cover all 2nd-grade math standards! This fun and low-prep resource is perfect for math centers, active learning, and year-round use. Let’s explore how to use Math Mini-Golf and its benefits for your students.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on August 26, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! If you have attended a professional conference, then you have likely experienced or are familiar with breakout sessions. These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Key points: The right tech can help create safe, efficient, and engaging learning environments Tech investments determine school success Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline For more news on district trends, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Imagine a school where learning isn’t confined to the classroom.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2024

As a school counselor, Leighanne Mainguy can never be sure what’s in store for her each day. Some days, she arrives at her elementary school to learn that a student is in crisis and needs her full attention; she’ll clear her schedule. Occasionally, a tragedy in the community will leave students and staff shaken, and Mainguy will move swiftly to lend support.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 31, 2024

Summer is a great time to reset your personal pedagogy to an education-friendly mindset and catch up on what’s been changing in the ed world while you were teaching eight ten hours a day. My Twitter friends gave me great suggestions, but first: A comment on the selections : I did get more suggestions than I could possibly list so I avoided books that involved politics or hot-button subjects that teachers are divided on and focused on positive and uplifting reading.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on August 26, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! If you have attended a professional conference, then you have likely experienced or are familiar with breakout sessions. These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: A love of learning can lead to a lifetime of learning How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students For more news on instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Curiosity is a fountain of opportunity for all educators. Because the world is always changing, there are infinite examples of how to use this to your advantage.

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

Key points: Institutions should consider always-on connectivity through OOB management FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program Critical steps to help school districts combat ransomware attacks For more on network continuity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Technological innovations have always been a vital aspect of education, with today’s classrooms coming a long way from chalkboards and overhead projectors to the latest in cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello , developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, announced a new partnership with Civic Suds to promote reading by donating hundreds of children’s books while families are at laundromats this summer. Civic Suds works with vetted providers like Ello to offer community activities, programs, and services in safe and clean laundry facilities.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

This episode we look back on one of the biggest events in the edtech calendar—ISTE 2024, which took place in Denver, Colorado. We’ll explore some of the standout moments, groundbreaking innovations, and key takeaways from this year’s conference. As always, ISTE 2024 was a whirlwind of inspiring sessions, cutting-edge technology, and incredible networking opportunities.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2024

Classworks®, a leading provider of K-12 MTSS and Special Education solutions, has introduced Mastery Measurement Progress Monitoring for Reading and Mathematics to its award-winning platform. Mastery Measurement enables educators to measure and document progress on specific reading and math skills tied to students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Memhis, TN — IOTA Community Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, a leading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction across four middle and high schools in the Memphis Metro Area. IOTA has raised the bar in education reform, helping thousands of students in Tennessee’s historically underserved communities succeed in college, leadership, and life.

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