eSchool News
MAY 31, 2024
Key points: AR and VR have much potential for increasing student engagement Using VR to radically improve learning outcomes Bringing the world to life through augmented reality For more news on AR and VR, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are fun to use, but AR and VR tools also have a number of uses when it comes to connecting students with experiences they can’t necessarily have in person.
Edsurge
MAY 27, 2024
Thinking back to her days as a bilingual teacher to fourth graders, Crystal Gonzales recalls that some of the suggestions offered by curriculum materials to adapt lessons for English learners were downright insulting. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. “They were very simplified,” she says. “They were like, ‘Show them a picture.’ Not very rigorous at all.
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EdTech Magazine
MAY 28, 2024
For decades we have known that for many underprivileged students, leaving the school grounds contributes to a homework gap because they cannot do much schoolwork without a robust internet connection. Bus Wi-Fi could fill a need for the millions of students who have a school-issued laptop but no reliable internet at home. Last October, the Federal Communications Commission added school bus Wi-Fi to the list of services eligible for E-rate funding in Category 1.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 29, 2024
Effective time management will not only lead to success in achieving your goals, but also help you maintain your mental well-being. So, let’s learn more about it from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. Some of these tips you may already know, but others–never a bad time to save time. 10 Tips of Mastering Time Management as a Student Introduction Finding a proper balance between extracurricular activities, academics, social life, and personal interests can feel overwhelming.
eSchool News
MAY 30, 2024
This blog post originally appeared on Vernier’s blog and is reposted with permission. Key points: Probeware helps connect students to in-depth learning opportunities Black students need more STEM career exposure 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Are you looking for effective ways to integrate three-dimensional learning into your science classroom?
Edsurge
MAY 28, 2024
One California family had a tough choice to make. Julie Lynem’s son had taken algebra in eighth grade, but hadn’t comprehended some of the core concepts. That left the family to decide whether to make him repeat the class in ninth grade — and potentially disadvantage him by preventing him from taking calculus later in high school — or to have him push through.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 29, 2024
Ransomware attacks just got even nastier. Picture this: A school is hit by ransomware, and it’s scrambling to recover. Then, it happens again, often with a different malware strain. Welcome to the world of dual ransomware attacks. Here are five things K–12 IT professionals should understand about the questions surrounding dual ransomware attacks: 1.
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eSchool News
MAY 27, 2024
Key points: It’s critical for students to have access to reading opportunities 6 tips to help educators support young readers 3 keys to successful summer reading For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I was a kid, my dad never let me shop the Scholastic Book Fair. The avid reader in me didn’t really care that he saw the Book Fair as competition to our family business and an unnecessary purchase.
Edsurge
MAY 29, 2024
PUEBLO, Colorado — Standing in her living room, Isabel Valencia sets up her makeshift tennis serve with the materials on hand: a green balloon for a ball and a ruler affixed to a paper plate for a racket. She bats the balloon to her home visitor, Mayra Ocampo, and they pass it back and forth, counting each return, offering encouragement and laughing at their mistakes.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 30, 2024
Cloud bursting isn’t just for meteorologists — it’s a term that’s entered the world of cloud computing as well. The idea behind cloud bursting is simple: When users begin to overwhelm on-premises servers, applications can quickly scale up by adding cloud servers, bursting above performance limits. It’s an attractive idea, a way to scale computing and deliver a good application experience using burst computing at both low load and high load moments.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 31, 2024
It’s graduation time for High School seniors, that moment when they take over their own bills, budgets, and balancing income with outcomes. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has some great times from Harley Wade on that subject: Harley Wade from State of Writing created 7 Tips for Creating a Budget in High School High school is the best time to start learning responsible financial management.
eSchool News
MAY 31, 2024
Key points: Deeper learning helps immerse students in a more engaging education model Redesigning the educational model after COVID Educational leaders must leverage collaboration for success For more news on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Today’s students need to develop a broad and well-rounded body of knowledge.
Edsurge
MAY 30, 2024
This story was originally published by The 19th. Last year, the Department of Commerce announced a historic first: Companies applying for a federal grant program had to provide a plan for offering child care to their workers. The grant money comes from the CHIPS and Science Act, which passed in 2022 and includes $50 billion to expand semiconductor manufacturing and research in the United States.
Faculty Focus
MAY 30, 2024
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on July 22, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Humor has a place in education. College teachers can use it to create a welcoming classroom environment, increase learning, improve attendance, and reduce test anxiety (Banas, Dunbar, Rodriguez, & Liu, 2011). Such results should encourage all who teach to explore how to integrate humor into their courses.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 27, 2024
I’m taking Memorial Day to honor our soldiers. Hang the American flag and call my two soldier children. Say hi, how are you. When are you coming home to visit? Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.
eSchool News
MAY 29, 2024
Key points: A single, unified communications platform offers K-12 districts a more cohesive approach Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved Here’s why we put all of our district communications on one platform For more news on school communications, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Schools and districts nationwide are learning that effective communication with families is more important than ever before.
Edsurge
MAY 31, 2024
As educators, we understand that true learning happens when barriers are removed and diverse voices are amplified. Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. This wasn't a one-way lecture; it was a collaborative exploration, inviting the audience to contribute their insights and perspectives.
Cult of Pedagogy
MAY 29, 2024
Listen to the interview with Sarah Riggs Johnson and Nate Wolkenhauer: Sponsored by Studyo and Scholastic Magazines+ This post was co-written by Nate Wolkenhauer. This isn’t really about math. Well, it is, but you could apply it to any subject area. I teach in a small 6-12 independent school with my colleague and friend, Nate Wolkenhauer. Nate teaches Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
Faculty Focus
MAY 30, 2024
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on July 22, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Humor has a place in education. College teachers can use it to create a welcoming classroom environment, increase learning, improve attendance, and reduce test anxiety (Banas, Dunbar, Rodriguez, & Liu, 2011). Such results should encourage all who teach to explore how to integrate humor into their courses.
eSchool News
MAY 28, 2024
Key points: Trauma-informed teaching strategies help all students develop resiliency and improve emotional regulation Using tech to combat trauma 3 key actions for trauma-informed student supports For more news on trauma-informed teaching, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Although our communities strive to maintain safety, nearly half of all American children have experienced some form of trauma.
Teach Hub
MAY 30, 2024
Summer is the perfect time to unwind and recharge for the upcoming school year. Whether you’re lounging on a beach, traveling with your family, or just enjoying your summer break, diving into a good book or podcast can be both relaxing and inspiring. Here are some top recommendations to help you unwind and stay inspired this summer. Books for Growth and Insight Summer is a great time to catch up on some reading.
The Applicious Teacher
MAY 31, 2024
Are you ready to introduce your third graders to the classic Freckle Juice but aren’t sure where to start? Today, I’m sharing Freckle Juice activities we did in our third grade classroom! This week, we’ve been reading “Freckle Juice” by Judy Blume. To help make the text more meaningful, I used it as a close reading opportunity to teach the ever-tricky idea of theme.
k12 Online Schools
MAY 31, 2024
The education landscape is changing dramatically, with homeschooling becoming an increasingly popular choice for families. Traditional schools face various challenges like overcrowded classrooms, rigid curricula, and safety concerns, so online schooling offers a flexible and personalized alternative. In India, online schools are emerging as top choices for students seeking customized education from the comfort of their homes.
eSchool News
MAY 27, 2024
Key points: It’s possible to maintain academic rigor and revise assessments in response to generative AI Stay updated on AI in education New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Early this school year, faculty had a conversation about student teachers pulling all-nighters in order to complete their lesson plans.
Apple for the Teach
MAY 30, 2024
Summer is here, and while its a time for relaxation and fun, keeping those young minds active and engaged is still on our to-do list. Thats why Im thrilled to share this summer word search that is part of the growing Holiday Word Search Bundle Holiday Word Search Bundle perfect for summer learning and beyond! Summer Word Search Your students will love this summer-themed word search!
The Applicious Teacher
MAY 30, 2024
Ok… so let’s be honest for a sec… every teacher influencer on Insta or Tiktok will say that *THIS* is the one thing you need to change your life… but the truth is there isn’t much you need to get by on the daily. But there are a few things that you can find on Amazon that actually help make your day-to-day a bit brighter.
k12 Online Schools
MAY 30, 2024
Speaker Name:Oliver Nshom Date: 30 may 2024 Time: 04:30 PM onwards Location: Facebook Topics Covered: Mastering the art of public speaking Personal growth and self-improvement Discovering and defining your dreams Practical steps to follow and achieve your dreams Oliver Nshom shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you harness the power of your voice, build confidence, and pursue your dreams with determination and focus.
eSchool News
MAY 30, 2024
Key points: Behavior in schools serves as a cornerstone for promoting equity and inclusion Leveraging student data to improve IEPs Transitioning to a workload approach in K-12 special education For more news on special education, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Educators today are trying to manage a new wave of student behavior, and it’s proving to be one of the toughest parts of their job.
Resourceaholic
MAY 25, 2024
I've been sceptical about the potential of AI to produce high quality resources. I'd much rather have a set of carefully crafted tasks created a skilled maths teacher than a worksheet of random repetitive questions churned out by artificial intelligence.However, a new collection of resources has come to my attention that may start to change my mind.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 28, 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.
eSchool News
MAY 28, 2024
Among the winners of the 2024 CODiE Awards in Education Technology Awards last week was an organization that doesn’t lead with tech specs, speeds, feeds, or even literacy scores. “Our intention as a company and our mission is to prevent trauma for students,” says Terry Thoren, CEO Wonder Media , whose Storymaker software won Best Solution for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
eSchool News
MAY 30, 2024
Listen to highlights of a conversation with literacy experts Dr. David Hurford Executive Director at the Center for Research, Evaluation and Awareness of Dyslexia and Octavia Gray-Essex, Senior Education Advisor at Lexia, as they explore schools’ systemic challenges that include an outmoded understanding of dyslexia and lack of alignment with evidence-based instructional strategies.
eSchool News
MAY 28, 2024
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district searches for ways to help students catch up from pandemic learning loss.
eSchool News
MAY 27, 2024
Ridgeland, Mississippi — SchoolStatus , a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, applauds its SchoolStatus Attend District Partners who were recently recognized for reducing chronic absenteeism rates and improving student attendance. Among the districts selected for 2024 Model SARB Recognition were 10 districts using SchoolStatus Attend, a leading attendance solution offered by SchoolStatus.
eSchool News
MAY 29, 2024
Key points: Network speed requirements will vary on a number of factors How to prepare for the future of technology in education Reliable internet and Wi-Fi in schools should be top priority For more news on school networks, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub There’s no question that educational institutions require reliable, high-speed connectivity. We’re all in agreement there.
eSchool News
MAY 30, 2024
NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning Companion TM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the latest AI-powered innovation designed to improve test scores, boost student confidence and reduce anxiety. Available as part of the Brainly mobile web and desktop platform, Test Prep is purpose-built to help students prepare for the tests specific to their classroom learnings or subject curriculum, expanding on teachers’ lessons during the school day.
eSchool News
MAY 29, 2024
Lincolnshire, Ill. – Today 95 Percent Group LLC , the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education approved its 95 Phonics Core Program ®, 95 Literacy Intervention System , and Sound Wall Classroom Kit as recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources.
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