eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This article originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: AI tools can benefit students, but student privacy must be protected Creating IEPs with GenAI while ensuring data privacy It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect data For more news on GenAI in schools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In recent years, school districts have shown increasing interest in the potential of Generative AI (GenAI) to revolutioniz

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Despite the historic funding that was funneled into the field in the wake of the pandemic, early care and education continues to be one of the most beleaguered occupations in the United States. Early childhood educators earn, on average, $13.07 per hour, a wage that puts them in the bottom 3 percent of workers nationally. (Elementary and middle school teachers, by comparison, earn an average of $31.80 per hour, and U.S. workers, across occupations, earn about $23 an hour.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Before William Pierce began his career in K–12 information technology, he was a classroom teacher for nearly a decade with Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky. He has multiple master’s degrees in education, and at one point he considered becoming a school principal. Today, Pierce is executive administrator of the same district’s IT3 program.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Education has changed. No longer is it contained within four classroom walls or the physical site of a school building. Students aren’t confined by the eight hours between school bells or the struggling budget of an underfunded program. Now, education can be found anywhere — teaming up with students in Kenya, Skyping with an author in Sweden, or chatting with an astrophysicist on the International Space Station.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Key points: E-rate eligibility is expanding to Wi-Fi hotspots Critical insights on the 2025 E-rate program E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure For more news on the E-rate, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Learning is mobile–but how can schools provide reliable high-speed internet for students who need devices at home, but who lack connectivity?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2024

One of Shane Woods’ favorite memories as executive director of Girlstart, a nonprofit that aims to empower girls in the sciences, was as a participant taking her own goddaughter to the organization’s back-to-school extravaganza. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. They zipped through activities with rockets and robots, and Woods asked her goddaughter — named Sailor — what she thought of it all when they were heading home.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As more K–12 schools get caught in the crosshairs of cybercriminals determined to steal the mountains of valuable data that schools must protect, cyber resilience is more important than ever. Once a bad actor successfully breaches a school’s network, it can be stressful and frustrating to get back on track. However, it’s not all bad news. It is during these trying times that most K–12 IT teams get the very clear message that they are not alone.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Key points: When learning is linked to career opportunities, student engagement increases i What data is necessary to help students succeed? 5 steps to boost CTE programs and fill workforce pipelines For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Fifty-nine percent of students say they would like more opportunities for career-connected learning, according to a new report from the New Hampshire Learning Initiative and Gallup.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2024

When Gina Petersen graduated with her associate degree from Kirkwood Community College two years ago, she described it as “the biggest accomplishment I have ever done.” As a returning adult college student, she had struggled to fit her studies in part time, online, while working as a trainer for a tech company. She had gotten that job through connections, and she hoped that a college degree would be a big help if she ever needed to find a new job in the future.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Panelists met to discuss some of the top challenges in education today and how technologies such as artificial intelligence can help K–12 teachers and students in a CDW Education webinar Oct. 8. The event, titled “Achieving Better Student Outcomes with AI and Interactive Solutions,” brought together leaders from educational technology partners including Merlyn Mind, Newline Interactive, GoGuardian and Acer.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher has a passel of online resources to help you introduce, teach, and reinforce digital citizenship to your students. Here’s our long list–and click here for updates if you arrive at this page late: Avatars Copyrights and Digital Laws Curriculum Applied Digital Skills –all tech skills Google’s Be Internet Awesome –abbreviated course K-8, scaffolded, Ask a Tech Teacher (with projects) Cyberbullying Cybersecurity Cyber Patriot program –by the Air Force DigCit–General

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Key points: Online learning offers expanded access and engagement for students Virtual academies remove barriers and unlock student potential Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on online learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As more students look to flexible learning modalities to meet their varying needs, it is more essential than ever to ensure that online learning programs meet high-quality standards and prepare students for success in co

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question. The students are all familiar with shadows, have had fun with them and no doubt played shadow puppets, but that’s different from being able to explain them.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In an age of digital everything, long gone are the days of posters and corkboards in the hallway. Schools now have access to digital signage and mobile displays that can transform the way messages are sent and received, enabling K–12 leadership to send real-time communication for everyone in the building to see. These displays, which can be placed in classrooms, hallways and even stadiums, are multipurpose engagement and communication tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Google Street View Category: Problem-solving Q: I can’t find enough detail about a geographic area we’re studying.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Key findings: Nearly all states have supportive SEL policies How 5 educators approach SEL Putting the “social” back into SEL–and why it matters now For more news on SEL trends, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub A national survey of educators and principals shows a record number of K-12 schools reporting social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation, according to new research from CASEL and RAND.

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Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security shared new resources to help keep students safe online this school year. DHS runs an awareness campaign called Know2Protect, whose goal is to help keep children and teens safe from online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). For the first time since the campaign’s launch in April, the agency has released materials for educators specifically.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Digital Citizenship Week — October 14–18, 2024 You can get a lot of great ideas from Common Sense Education on their Digital Citizenship Week page : Digital Citizenship Week calendars, with fun activities and suggested lessons for each day AI literacy resources, like AI foundations course for educators, and AI literacy lesson collection for students Webinars and events to help build your teaching practice and implement digital citizenship in your classroom Family engagement resources to sh

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Key points: There is a pressing need to increase parental involvement in AI discussions Parents are cautiously optimistic about AI in schools When it comes to AI use, educators are more comfortable than students For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Parents of Gen Alpha and Gen Z students are optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance various aspects of education, according to a new Morning Consult survey commissioned by Samsun

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

When preparing for a new term, there is much to consider. Textbooks and course materials to review, syllabi to update, lessons to plan, lectures to prepare. Since the pandemic, which necessitated the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard, there is now an additional component to consider in developing our courses. Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), consider how it might be used as a

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As technology director of Colorado’s Steamboat Springs School District, Tim Miles carries a heavy load. In addition to ensuring that the devices the district’s 2,575 students use remain in top working order, he also has to ensure that critical infrastructure such as the data center stays up and running. However, after recently bringing the Internet of Things (IoT) into the district for facilities management, he is breathing a lot easier.

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Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Stephanie Wasmanski , Wilkes University Keywords : Student Choice, Student Autonomy, Self-Determination Theory Key Statement: Supporting students’ basic psychological needs of autonomy and competence through self-selected activities and positive feedback may enhance student engagement and motivation. Introduction Educators are tasked with finding strategies and creating learning environments that both support and enhance student motivation and engagement.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

BOSTON/PRNewswire/ — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Classcraft’s AI Summarization tool, which allows teachers to quickly understand student comprehension and adapt instruction in the moment. This innovative tool, powered by generative AI, analyzes open text responses from students working in small groups or individually and provides educators with a quick and insightful summary of how the class is doing, followed by helpful feedback recommendations.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Bruffee (1999), the most prominent name in collaborate learning, describes collaborative learning as “creates conditions in which students can negotiate the boundaries between the knowledge communities they belong to and the one that the professor b

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Comprehension Connection

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Teaching a child to read isn’t just a matter of putting books in their hands. Students need explicit instruction that includes a foundation built on phonemic awareness and phonics. As hard as we try, none of us have all of the answers for every child. Parents and teachers can certainly find books about how to […] The post 8 Benefits of Following Literacy Blogs and What They Offer appeared first on Comprehension Connection.

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Resourceaholic

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Welcome to my 182nd gems post. This is where I share some of the latest news, ideas and resources for maths teachers.1.Bad GraphsIt's fun (and important) to share examples of misleading graphs with students. @ticktockmaths has shared a gallery of bad graphs which will be very helpful.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Key points: Integrating engaging digital tools can sharpen students’ money management skills Increasing K-12 tech accessibility Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators For more news on curriculum trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Financial literacy is greatly undervalued in today’s digital age. Half of all U.S. adults are financially illiterate, as millions don’t know how to calculate interest or protect themselves against inflation.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Bruffee (1999), the most prominent name in collaborate learning, describes collaborative learning as “creates conditions in which students can negotiate the boundaries between the knowledge communities they belong to and the one that the professor b

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The Moffatt Girls

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The 2nd Grade Math Board Games are here! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to help your students master math standards in 2nd grade? Look no further! Let’s explore the 2nd Grade Math Board Games that focus on teaching one standard at a time. These games are designed to make learning math enjoyable and effective for young learners. By breaking down math concepts into bite-sized chunks and presenting them in a game format, children can easily grasp and retain the information.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

When Eve, a mother in Colorado, received a legal settlement, she found herself suddenly flush. She drove over to the office of Eric Dearing, who was working with her as a family advocate for Head Start, and she gave him a shirt. Even though the shirt wasn’t his style, and he never wore it, he kept it in the closet. That was one of the few times that he’d seen a family, through “pure luck,” get a spike in income.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Key points: The consequences of student disengagement and chronic absenteeism are far-reaching How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism 3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools For more news on student attendance, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In 2015, as head of a small N-12 school in upstate New York, I learned that Gen Z was predicted to be the first generation of U.S. students who wouldn’t see college as the automatic next step after high school.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

When preparing for a new term, there is much to consider. Textbooks and course materials to review, syllabi to update, lessons to plan, lectures to prepare. Since the pandemic, which necessitated the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard, there is now an additional component to consider in developing our courses. Instead of thinking about the LMS as simply a repository for course essentials (syllabus, contact information, etc.), consider how it might be used as a

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The Applicious Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2024

You just finished reading a juicy informational book on how plants use sunlight, water, air, and the nutrients in the soil to produce food. Then, you ask your students to identify the text’s central idea. But instead of eager hands jutting up in the air, you’re met with blank stares… If you’ve ever encountered this teaching situation, it might be time to add some reading graphic organizers to your teaching toolbox!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2024

On the spectrum of professional experience for K-12 teachers, I am decidedly on the greener side. Although I knew I had a passion for teaching before entering college, I always had this idea in my head that teaching K-12 education wasn’t a real or appropriate profession for an Ivy League, engineering graduate like myself. Instead of industry or academia, however, I joined the stream of my peers entering the world of business management consulting.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

MERIDIAN, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Virtual Academy ( IDVA ) has been recognized as a 2024 Cognia School of Distinction, a program which recognizes preK–12 education institutions that exemplify excellence in education and service to learners. Cognia selected IDVA as one of the 60 Schools and Systems of Distinction out of more than 1,900 institutions that were reviewed worldwide.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on December 16, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! What makes some teachers more effective than others? Throughout my teaching career, I have asked numerous colleagues, mentors, and associates for their advice regarding excellent teaching.

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