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3 ways to leverage tech for better student mental health

eSchool News

Key points: Students are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis Technology can be a powerful ally in positive mental health Researchers have long speculated that the increasing use of technology and social media among teenagers contributes to worsening mental health outcomes. Now, it can be an important tool to help schools address an unprecedented mental health crisis.

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Architect Dynamic Blended Learning Lessons with Your Adopted Curriculum

Catlin Tucker

Consider the last time you used a recipe to bake something, for example, a chocolate cake. Maybe it was a special occasion like a birthday, and you wanted to surprise someone with a homemade chocolate cake. The recipe details the ingredients you need, the sequence you should mix them in, and the exact temperature and duration required to bake your cake to perfection!

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How Cloud Software Widens Student Access to Learning

EdTech Magazine

As more school districts implemented one-to-one programs over the past few years, they were faced with a challenge. They needed a way to give students access to applications that could scale rapidly, be accessed from anywhere and seamlessly integrate with one another. The solution? Software as a Service. Cloud-hosted software has essentially become a default for educational applications, with districts largely opting for cloud-based versions of learning management systems, productivity tools, co

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‘High-Dose’ Tutoring Boosts Student Scores. Will It Also Work Online?

Edsurge

The pandemic left plummeting test scores in its wake, especially in math. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results from last year returned historically big declines in scores for fourth and eighth graders in math, leading to fears that catching students up would prove difficult. The good news is that this particular malady has a prescription for treatment: “high-dose” tutoring — a concentrated form of small-group study that meets multiple times per week.

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Collaborative edtech tools are changing the game for student engagement

eSchool News

Key points: Adopting collaborative edtech tools creates a dynamic classroom environment Students often are more engaged when teachers take on a guiding role rather than a purely instructive one What’s been lacking in education up to now? From secondary schools to master’s degrees, educators often adopt a unidirectional approach, where information flows solely from teacher to student.

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What is a Growth Mindset?

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s no secret many parents are frustrated with public schools. Are kids learning to think or just to pass tests? Are they spending classroom time wisely or just doing what’s always been done? Are we developing lifelong learners or kids who can’t wait to graduate? If this describes you, you’re not alone in your concerns, but there’s hope.

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Create a Strong Foundation for Your K–12 Classrooms of the Future

EdTech Magazine

K–12 education is primed for a shift away from traditional styles of teaching and learning. Inspired by recent examples of classroom transformation and eager to use remaining federal funds, school leaders are turning to the next steps in educational technology and classroom innovation. They are creating a plan to build classrooms of the future and determining what that means.

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Global Impact STEM Academy Senior Receives Inaugural Waklatsi Service Scholarship

eSchool News

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Cooper Johnson, a graduate of the Global Impact STEM Academy class of 2023, has been awarded the first-ever Waklatsi Service Scholarship. The $500 scholarship recognizes Johson’s exceptional commitment to service and his dedication to making a positive impact in the community, and was established this year by Global Impact alumnus and current Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy, Kordell Waklatsi.

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Tech Tip #34: My Program Froze

Ask a Tech Teacher

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy! Q: I’m writing a very (very) important paper and all of a sudden, the screen froze. I can’t save it, or anything else.

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Envision New Life for Devices as Refresh Cycles Approach

EdTech Magazine

After making massive device purchases early in the pandemic, many K–12 CTOs are looking for sustainable ways to manage their refresh cycles. In most cases, districts won’t be able to refresh all of the devices they purchased two or three years ago at once. Those that used emergency federal funds, such as the Emergency Connectivity Fund and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, should have their typical budgets in place.

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To Close the Math Achievement Gap, We Must Recognize What Students Bring to the Classroom

Edsurge

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. The teacher knows from working with the student previously that although she can easily follow the algorithmic steps of the math problem, she struggles with her reasoning and ability to make sense of the steps she is taking. As she struggles to answer the question, two other students begin to whisper questions in her ear.

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Time to build an AI library

eSchool News

There’s no avoiding it. Artificial intelligence is here: in your classrooms, in your front office, on your phone. And while the topic can be overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be a burden. One of the best pieces of advice regarding managing AI in schools so far came during a conversation yesterday with Melissa Hortman, a senior industry executive at Microsoft, for our sister publication eCampus news , but her advice applies to all levels of education: First, learn how it works.

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How to Clean Up Google Classroom for the Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

As you end your school year, there are lots of details that must be taken care of. If you use Google Classroom, here’s a list, created by one of the Ask a Tech Teacher contributor: As the school year comes to an end, teachers everywhere are getting ready for summer break. For many, this means cleaning out classrooms and organizing materials for the next year.

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[Infographic] What Do You Need to Maintain the Device Lifecycle?

EdTech Magazine

The maintenance and management of a one-to-one device program can overwhelm a K–12 IT department. Schools with small tech teams, as well as those with a large number of students, can find themselves buried in the upkeep of the device lifecycle. As districts consider device refreshes, reconfigurations and removal ahead of the new school year, they should take advantage of services for every aspect of their device ecosystem.

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EdSurge Reporter Wins Top Prize for Journalism About Low Teacher Pay

Edsurge

EdSurge senior reporter Emily Tate Sullivan won a top journalism prize this month for her work documenting the chronic, national problem of low teacher pay in the United States. The Education Writers Association named Tate Sullivan the winner of a 2022 National Award for Education Reporting in the beat reporting category. The honor recognizes a collection of five stories she reported and wrote last year about the financial difficulty many educators face, the strategies they use to make ends meet

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How our school handled the chaos of an active shooter hoax

eSchool News

Key points: Every moment is critical during a school emergency, and having the right tools is a must An emergency response app helped one school leader receive and deploy clear communication I was in a meeting when I heard the sirens. I immediately excused myself and saw the first squad car screech to a halt in front of our doors and knew it was bad.

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23 SAT/ACT Prep Online Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are popular online resources to prepare for ACT and SAT tests ( click for updated list ): Albert Online — lots of SAT practice exams, including subject areas. College Board Kaplan Test Prep Khan Academy reading-writing-practice Mindsnacks SAT Vocabulary –a big part of succeeding on the SAT essay is knowing the right word Number2.com –for SAT, ACT, GRE Perfect Score Project- -to prepare for SATs Prep Factory –for SATs, ACTs, other Quizlet –hundreds of SAT vocabulary prep flashcards StudyBlu

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Encouraging Attendance while Maintaining Flexibility: Strategies for Student Engagement

Faculty Focus

The shift to emergency remote teaching in 2020 was a challenging time for students and instructors. Many universities embraced the idea of increased flexibility to enable greater autonomy and allow students to pursue their education while managing other challenges in their life. However, with the transition back to in-person teaching, some of these accommodating shifts must come to terms with changes in the higher education landscape, such as heightened disengagement by students ( McMurtrie, 202

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‘The Truth Is, I Love the Work’

Edsurge

It’s common for parents in the United States to leave their children in the care of family, friends and neighbors. This group of caregivers actually represents the most prevalent type of non-parental child care in the U.S. But it’s a job that often goes unseen and underpaid. Many of these caregivers don’t identify as part of the child care workforce and have never even heard the term family, friend and neighbor (FFN) provider , which is used in the field to describe this type of arrangement.

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5 tips to keep online students motivated

eSchool News

Key points: Educators must support efforts that boost online student motivation Peer mentors, change of scenery, and spending time with students are important for online students A student’s motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success. Yet, the demanding nature of high school classes, mixed with a teenager’s natural craving for independence and individual identity, can stand in the way of that motivation.

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What You Might Have Missed in May–What’s up in June

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the most-read posts for the month of May: School and Job Tips for Young Adults The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education Tech Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog Tech Tips to End the School Year Summer Reading Online How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer 5 Surprising Ways Homeschoolers Use Canva for Learning and Fun 33 Online Research Resources 7–no 10–OK, 13 Skills I Teach With Blogging Here’s a preview of what’s comin

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Enhancing Student Access to Course Content: The Advantages of a Customized Website

Faculty Focus

Keeping our students engaged and connected to course content is at the top of an instructor’s list. These two priorities have become even more crucial with the increasing number of online classes offered to our students each semester. Hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous online courses have become very popular with our students. These courses offer many advantages, like remote access, self-paced learning, flexibility, and affordability.

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Why This Future Teacher Has Always Viewed School as a Home

Edsurge

School has always been a source of comfort for Pricila Cano Padron — so much so, in fact, that she describes it as a “second home.” She’s not kidding. Growing up, the Texas native would voluntarily sign up for summer school and extra credit classes, just to spend more time in that environment. “I always did something to be in a school because I just felt like myself there,” she explains.

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Outsourcing student assessments can revitalize teaching

eSchool News

Key points: There are several reasons it can be problematic for teachers to be assessors New staffing models could create more balanced assessments and grading See related story: 8 questions for educators as they use assessments to support student learning As a restaurant manager, how would you feel if you were suddenly tasked with inspecting the food in your own kitchen?

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6 innovative ways higher ed can embrace AI

EAB

Blogs 6 innovative ways higher ed can embrace AI Within six months of its launch, AI tools like ChatGPT have swiftly moved from being innovative novelties to a staple in many of our daily lives. However, this rapid user growth—standing at an impressive 1.16 billion users at present—is only the tip of the iceberg. AI promises to revolutionize nearly every aspect of our lives, from the way we learn, accomplish tasks at work, to how we seek entertainment.

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Fridays with Chief Trawick: How Tip Line Platforms Enhance Campus Security

Gaggle Speaks

Tip lines in schools play a crucial role in enhancing student safety. They offer students a way to report potential threats, bullying, & other concerns.

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Challenging Common Misconceptions: Criminal Justice Reform

Informed K12

Why did we have this meeting? Our CTO, Qian Wang, is part of the Homecoming Project , a program of Impact Justice that connects formerly incarcerated people with immediate, stable housing when they exit the prison system. By matching formerly incarcerated people with this form of safe and stable housing, the project not only bridges a gap in services but also bridges a social divide.

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How online learning changed the post-covid era

eSchool News

Key points: The COVID-19 pandemic facilitated the introduction of new learning technologies into the mainstream Educators and students were forced to adapt to new edtech tools, which now have a permanent place in today’s classrooms It goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives in one way or another. The world was forced to adapt to a new reality to overcome the numerous challenges and hardships brought by the virus.

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4 reasons your labor market analysis isn’t capturing employer demand for graduates

EAB

Blogs 4 reasons your labor market analysis isn’t capturing employer demand for graduates By Ben Campbell Maybe you’ll find this situation familiar: you’ve heard from faculty and industry leaders about strong and growing demand for a particular program. But when you receive an analysis of job postings data quantifying demand for that program—whether from internal researchers or EAB’s Market Insights team—the data is not exactly what you were expecting.

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End of the School Year Classroom Ideas

Ericas Ed-ventures

Are you looking for some fun end of the year activities and student gift ideas? Then this post is for you. I have included links to free end of the year gift tags, free cards from the teacher, an ice cream sundae hack, a graphing craft, and more! Let the countdown to the last day of school begin with these adorable print and go Days Left of School Banners.

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A Perfect Match: How UMGC Leveraged MyLab to Improve Student Outcomes

Faculty Focus

The following is a sponsored article from Pearson Education. The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is one of 13 institutions in Maryland and currently has the largest enrollment numbers with more than 305,000 online students world-wide, with a division in Europe, Asia, and the United States. While UMGC serves non-traditional students, they are rooted in a very traditional university system.

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Cutting-Edge Technology Teaches Lessons about World War I

eSchool News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the upcoming National History Day Finals, The Doughboy Foundation , a nonprofit organization committed to World War I education, will be on hand to demonstrate the power of augmented reality (AR) to immerse history lovers in WWI. Using the Foundation’s Augmented Reality Apps, attendees registering on June 11 for the National History Day Finals week can explore life-sized WWI-era aircraft and giant timelines right in the registration hall at the University of Maryland, C

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7 missteps university leaders must avoid in their AI approach

EAB

Blogs 7 missteps university leaders must avoid in their AI approach Every historic innovation that has shaped the way people access and use knowledge, from the printing press to the internet, has brought transformative changes to universities. AI is the latest and one of the most revolutionary among these breakthroughs , making it a strategic concern that requires leadership attention.

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Why Schools Should Teach Philosophy, Even to Little Kids

Edsurge

Little kids make better philosophers than most adults. That’s the surprising argument made by Scott Hershovitz, a professor of philosophy and law at the University of Michigan. And he worries that too often, teachers and other adults brush off or ignore kids when they ask things like, “Are we all just a figment of someone else’s dream?” “Kids are new to the world, and they're constantly puzzled by it,” says Hershovitz.

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5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

eSchool News

ISTELive 23 lands in Philadelphia on June 25, and the annual conference promises to be packed with content for administrators, curriculum directors, classroom teachers, and everyone in between. This year’s conference theme, “Discover Your Next,” celebrates the ideas, partnerships, teaching strategies, and edtech tools that can take learning to its next iteration.

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4 tips for addressing absenteeism in K-12 schools

eSchool News

Key points: Absenteeism is a top predictor of academic success and can have serious consequences Solutions to chronic absenteeism will require long-term, strategic investment of time and resources Districts across the country are grappling with elevated levels of chronic absenteeism that have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. The Associated Press and Stanford University’s Big Local News Project found that there were approximately 230,000 students in 21 states whose absences could not be acco

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IBM grants $5 million for cybersecurity, enhanced skilling on AI

eSchool News

Key points: With cyberattacks on the rise across schools, IBM Education Security Grants have already benefited more than 350,000 students globally Now in its third year, grants are expanding to offer students and teachers access to cyber and AI skills through IBM SkillsBuild In response to the growing threat of ransomware attacks against schools around the world, IBM will provide in-kind grants valued at $5 million to help address cybersecurity resiliency in schools.

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