eSchool News
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Key points: ChatGPT is here to stay, and it’s wise to now consider it a part of learning In fact, every assignment moving forward must be graded with ChatGPT in mind See related article: How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism You may have heard of ChatGPT. According to Google, about 350,000 articles have been written on the subject, and a significant percentage are related to education.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Students these days are terrible at sorting true facts from misinformation online and on social media, many studies show. But it’s not because students aren’t good at critical thinking, argues Mike Caulfield, a research scientist at University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public. Instead, they just need a little bit of guidance on how to approach the flood of text, images and websites they encounter on a daily basis.
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EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Until just a few years ago, school-issued laptops, tablets and hotspots were largely considered a luxury in many K–12 schools. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, only about 49 percent of schools had implemented one-to-one device programs, according to a 2019 survey by OverDrive Education and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. However, by 2022, about 90 percent of middle and high schools reported providing students with devices, and 84 percent of elementary schools said they w
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods. Our Ask a Tech Teacher crew has several resources for you to consider when you’re looking for case studies that relate to your next project: Case Study Resources for Modern T
eSchool News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Key points: Increasing use of digital learning tools means classrooms are modernizing Digital tools that boost engagement can improve academic outcomes See related story: Technology is key to educating the next generation Some of my most vivid school memories involve teachers struggling to use overhead projectors: placing a printed sheet on the glass and fumbling to align it properly to project an image onto the wall.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 13, 2023
How is AI currently utilized in higher education? As of fall 2023, we are still in the early stages of figuring out what AI integration means for higher ed. In some classrooms, such as my own, we talk about what AI can and can’t do. We look at examples of output from large language models (LLMs) and critique how well it did with the responses. Next semester, my students will spend time working with prompt writing, reflecting on LLM output and reflecting on when knowledge and learning matter vers
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2023
It’s not every day you find technology that works to build human relationships, but ViewSonic’s brand does just that. Its products are geared to take the focus away from the technology and place it instead on building connections between IT staff and teachers, students and educators, and administrators and families. “ViewSonic intentionally designs our products, such as ViewBoard interactive displays and myViewBoard software, with valuable input from our teacher community,” says Kenneth Mau, th
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eSchool News
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Key points: Teachers and librarians play a pivotal role in helping students find what–and how–they like to read Let’s take a look at some of the most-read titles by grade level See related article: I work with struggling readers–here’s what’s standing in their way About five years ago, my New Year’s resolution was to read all the books on my bookshelf I’d never managed to crack.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Right now, millions of students around the country are comfortably in their seats for the 2023-24 school year. Meanwhile, almost 40 percent of the American public still contest the results of a free and fair election, and with the 2024 federal election around the corner, political polarization in the United States seems neverending, leaving democracy in an arguably fragile state.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency launched its first public service announcement Sept. 26 in the form of a 60-second video reminding the public to use basic cybersecurity protections to keep themselves safe online. “We want to make keeping information safe a habit, just like buckling a seat belt,” said CISA Director Jen Easterly. “As cyberthreats continue to evolve, we encourage everyone to do their part to stay cyber-safe.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is consuming a growing share of our collective consciousness. Like many educators, we’ve spent months processing the media coverage and pondering AI’s potential impact on the future: Is AI “an absolute systems-level threat to education” as some argue ? Will it spell the end of countless jobs or create new horizons for teaching, research, and meaningful work?
eSchool News
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Editor’s note : This story on how to manage academic integrity as generative AI moves into classrooms originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. With AI dominating conversations among education leaders, the importance of managing expectations and academic integrity is now more critical than ever as the new school year commences.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Plenty of students find social studies lessons a bit dull. Not Caleb Brown. Where some students might see a sequence of dates to memorize, he sees turning points that helped define the world we live in today. Where some might see a long list of presidents whose names and timelines blur together, he sees stories of courage and perseverance. Where some see bloody battles and impassioned speeches that no longer seem relevant, he sees a chance to understand what we’ve been through and where we’re go
Gaggle Speaks
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In today’s digital age, students K-12 are facing an issue that extends outside the physical classroom: cyberbullying. Cyberbullying, defined as the use of digital communication tools to harass, threaten, or intimidate others , has become an all too common occurrence in the lives of students K-12. And while cyberbullying is unfortunately not new to adolescents, it continues to rise year over year due to the steady growth of social media platforms and access to digital devices.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. While some educators swear by their effectiveness, others argue that they limit creativity and could potentially facilitate cheating. The debate, however, often overlooks one crucial aspect: What do the students think? In anatomy courses, particularly those in professional programs, the stakes are high.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Key points AI tools like ChatGPT can change the way students approach writing by facilitating rapid prototyping and offering real-time feedback Using AI to support student writing has the potential to help students see failure as an opportunity for growth See related article: Dear parents: 3 ways AI will show up in your child’s classroom this year This story originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 7, 2023
Here’s a look at the top EdSurge stories for September, as the new school year kicked off. Our coverage of new approaches to math education drew the most interest from readers, with two different features exploring how to rethink calculus making our Top 5. Also topping the chart was an in-depth look at one school district’s effort to build affordable housing for its teachers; an op-ed on how to provide students what they want in online college courses; and an article on an effort to use new AI t
EAB
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Podcast The Big Shift in University Fundraising Episode 168. October 10, 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. Lola Mauer from Ball State University and Daniel Burgner from George Washington University join EAB’s Mark Shreve to discuss why they’re glad that US News and W
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Coming through COVID and having successfully managed the pressure colleges and universities experienced, institutions have found value in flexible course models. The bimodal flexible course model has not been researched or implemented as widely as the trimodal model, commonly referred to as HyFlex. There are many articles and experiments done with HyFlex course design, and currently, it is the most flexible option available for students as it offers students three ways to attend and participate
eSchool News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Every now and then, Ayden Corbett has to explain to surprised homeowners what he’s doing in their front yard. Since the second semester of his senior year of high school, he has responded to field calls as an employee of the largest underground utility locating company in North America — the Indianapolis-based U.S.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Like most schools, educators at Modesto City Schools in Stanislaus County, Calif., expect their students to come to school prepared to learn. Still, for a variety of reasons, some students arrive with their laptops low on power, which can lead to classroom interruptions and missed lessons. Modesto City Schools CTO Russ Selken says he was concerned when 30,000 students returned to the classroom after the pandemic, all equipped with devices.
EAB
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Blogs The Power of a Diverse Donor Portfolio in Your Annual Giving Program 3 Non-Alumni Audiences You Should Be Engaging Today’s advancement leaders will need to access the untapped potential of key audiences beyond alumni stakeholders if they’re going to meet their constantly growing institutional goals. The good news is parents of alumni, community members, and the dedicated faculty and staff at your institution all represent promising contributors.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. While some educators swear by their effectiveness, others argue that they limit creativity and could potentially facilitate cheating. The debate, however, often overlooks one crucial aspect: What do the students think? In anatomy courses, particularly those in professional programs, the stakes are high.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Key points: Best practices in professional development are advancing–and AI is taking it to a new level Here, one educator shares her experiences with AI-powered teacher coaching See related article: 9 big ideas to bolster the teaching profession and boost student learning Just like educational technology is continually advancing, so are best practices for supporting teachers in classrooms.
Grant Lichtman
OCTOBER 11, 2023
It is high tide in mid-afternoon, and a full moon high at that, when I get to tiny Tangier Island, a 45 minute boat ride from the Maryland and Virginia Eastern Shore. The paved trails that traverse the island are covered in places with a few inches of water that creeps out of the salt marshes on all sides. Small bait fish glitter along the edge of the roadways that are just wide enough for two golf carts to pass each other.
EAB
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Blogs Our New Staffing Model Playbook for Higher Ed CMOs Insights from a former higher ed CMO on how to adapt staffing models to meet market realities Many higher ed marketing and enrollment teams are not equipped to keep up with today’s changing recruitment expectations in the race to attract and enroll prospective students. Teams need to master data-driven digital marketing and seamless web experiences to attract leads and nurture them to applicants and enrolled students.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Coming through COVID and having successfully managed the pressure colleges and universities experienced, institutions have found value in flexible course models. The bimodal flexible course model has not been researched or implemented as widely as the trimodal model, commonly referred to as HyFlex. There are many articles and experiments done with HyFlex course design, and currently, it is the most flexible option available for students as it offers students three ways to attend and participate
eSchool News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
What’s better than watching a lively and substantive conversation thread develop on LinkedIn as a result of your recent posting on the hottest topic in edtech today? Getting the participants to follow up with a real live conversation of their own. So it was that I was able to snag a Zoom session with Jerry Crisci , founding co-director of the Center for Innovation for the Scarsdale Public Schools in Scarsdale, NY; Mark Loundy , instructional technology specialist for the Cupertino Union School D
eSchool News
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Key points: Education institutions are prime targets for hackers because they hold valuable data and often lack strong cybersecurity protections A crucial part of staying ahead of ransomware is staying informed See related article: Education suffers the highest rate of ransomware attacks As the 2023-2024 school year commences, focus on education is accompanied by a pressing concern for better cybersecurity.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 13, 2023
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently launched new resources to help science and STEM educators leverage the two upcoming eclipses—the “Ring of Fire” annular eclipse on October 14, 2023 and the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024—to create engaging learning experiences for students. In addition to sharing tips and best practices for collecting data during the celestial events, the company is offering certified eclipse viewing glasses so educators and students alike can safely o
eSchool News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
BILLUND, Denmark — To celebrate the second annual World Play Day, LEGO® Education is inspiring teachers to experience purposeful play firsthand by giving students and teachers Permission to Play. Play is not just for the playground. It is a powerful tool for teaching that naturally engages students in the learning and builds the skills they’ll need in and outside the classroom like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 10, 2023
ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights ®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today introduced www.CogAT.com , a new microsite to support Riverside’s CogAT® in the Classroom initiative. This online portal provides resources to transform Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) assessment data into tailored classroom instruction that enables all students to thrive.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA – In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize elementary math education in the post-pandemic era , Carnegie Learning has launched ClearMath Elementary , its first core elementary math solution. Throughout four years of research in classrooms across the US, ClearMath Elementary has delivered exceptional results and, as it becomes widely available, is poised to become the most effective elementary math solution on the market today.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Washington Depot, Connecticut – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum for school communities worldwide, recently launched the next generation of its online learning platform to make space exploration even easier and more engaging for students and educators alike. The upgraded platform includes enhancements to allow for more interactivity, personalization, and student-driven learning this school year and beyond.
EAB
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Press Release EAB Enhances How Its Leading CRM Supports Students Before, During, and After College New features, including application connecting students to employers, focus on postgraduate success October 10, 2023 • 5 minutes Chicago, Il, (October 10, 2023) — EAB announced today, at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference , enhancements to Navigate, the company’s leading customer relationship management (CRM) software for colleges and universities.
EAB
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Press Release EAB Enhances How Its Leading CRM Supports Students Before, During, and After College New features, including application connecting students to employers, focus on postgraduate success October 10, 2023 • 5 minutes Chicago, Il, (October 10, 2023) — EAB announced today, at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference , enhancements to Navigate , the company’s leading customer relationship management (CRM) software for colleges and universities.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Key points: School leaders have a responsibility to address and solve bullying in their schools and districts All stakeholders and all aspects of bullying must be involved in solutions See related article: How my 5th graders are taking a stand against bullying Student bullying is a nationwide problem. Parents are outraged and demand that school administrators evaluate their campus security protocols to keep all students alive and safe.
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