eSchool News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Key points: Evidence-based programs help children become confident, lifelong readers 4 components of an effective literacy ecosystem Empowering young minds with a proven literacy program For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub November marks National Family Literacy Month, a fitting occasion as concern about reading instruction in U.S. schools goes from a simmer to a boil.
Teacher Cast
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Instructional coaching has become an integral part of educational systems, providing valuable support to teachers and ultimately improving student outcomes. However, like many professionals in education, instructional coaches can experience burnout. Several years ago, I clearly remember hitting a roadblock in my coaching program. I had so much to give, but my teachers were not The post Preventing and Overcoming Instructional Coaching Burnout appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Network.
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Edsurge
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
I began my teaching career as a Teach For America (TFA) Corps member in Jacksonville, Florida. I was part of a cohort of about 100 first-year educators, all united by a common mission: to serve under-resourced and underserved schools. Entering the classroom for the first time, I was filled with hope and passion, believing I could make a positive difference.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Todayās school buses are doing much more than just taking students to and from school. A growing number of school districts have begun investing in school bus technology to improve education or to enhance school safety and operate more efficiently, which can result in cost savings. Three years ago, leaders at Vernon Verona Sherrill Central Schools installed Wi-Fi on their school buses.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Key points: AI use can be tricky–and it varies by state and district AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AIās transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI use policies, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Educational technology and digital learning tools are classroom essentials, and each day, educators make decisions surrounding how to integrate edtech intentionally and effectively–particularly as AI makes its way into districts across the nation.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A few years ago, I did a poll on the meaning of the word ‘turkey’ This was to demonstrate how powerful symbols are to your students and do so with an authentic use of technology to support discussion on math, language standards, and the holidays. As a summation to your discussion with students on symbols, idiomatic expressions, geography, farms, or another topic, post this on your class screen.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In our tech-driven world, the value of human connection canāt be overstated. While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. But as pressures to deliver future-focused curricula grow, how can educators ensure that students build these important life skills alongside their technical expertise?
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eSchool News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Key points: Community partnerships help schools create a solid future for students 3 key opportunities to address educationās biggest challenges Moving beyond compliance: Building relationships in education For more news on community partnerships in schools, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In many ways, schools are central to an entire community.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. Students and teachers alike are ready for a break. Both struggle to pay attention regardless of how innovative and engaging are the lesson plans. I’ve been there often. As a result, I’ve come up with fun ways to support learning while students power through the last few days of school.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Many people think of school nurses as the people in a school building responsible for patching up a scraped knee, confirming a fever and checking students for lice. Itās not that they donāt do those things. Itās that those tasks are only a very small part of what Eva Stone views as a significant role within a school. Stone, manager of district health at Jefferson County Public Schools, a large district in Louisville, Kentucky, with about 100,000 students, has served as a school nurse for more th
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Most Kā12 IT teams know what the cloud is, and most are already adopting the cloud for as many applications as they can. What may not be so familiar to the Kā12 IT vocabulary is cloud governance. Governance, risk and compliance became a key part of corporate management strategies after the 2008 financial crisis. Ultimately, the 2008 crash came down to a lack of understanding of risk and how to appropriately manage that risk.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Key points: Exploring the scientific process encourages critical thinking Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles For more on science labs, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Elementary science lessons often follow a rigid, textbook-driven approach, with students passively following predetermined procedures and observing expected outcomes.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Create a holiday card for Thanksgiving or Christmas in KidPix or another drawing program and reinforce early writing skills while teaching mouse skills, toolbars and tool use: āClick for more KidPix lesson plans Copyright Ā©2024 askatechteacher.com ā All rights reserved. Hereās the sign-up link if the image above doesnāt work: [link] āThe content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Tim Lum is one of millions of students who returned to college as an adult, getting a two-year degree at his local community college. And this year, at the age of 36, he's one of 13 percent of the nation's college students who transferred institutions in fall of 2023. He describes the shift from a two-year college to the University of HawaiŹ»i at MÄnoa, which has about 20,000 students, as one of culture shock.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
I ām a writing instructor in higher education. Iām also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. There is an instilled idea that writing centers serve only those writers needing remedial support (Chang & Goldrick-Jones, 2019; Lockett, 2019).
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Key points: Real-life work experiences set the foundation for professional and personal success Students want more career-connected learning 3 online resources to encourage student career planning For more on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In the bustling halls of high schools across America, students race between classes, their backpacks heavy with textbooks and their minds laden with academic expectations.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
I wish you and all yours a wonderful Thanksgiving on November 28th as well as a restful break. Enjoy your family and friends, take time to rest. I’ll be around only in a limited way, then, back fulltime December 1st.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters? Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. Bias, whether systemic or unintentional, can affect accuracy, disadvantaging students from diverse backgrounds. This requires a critical look at both what and how we assess, ensuring the most important skills and knowledge are prioritized.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 23, 2020 Ā© Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Too often, faculty make content coverage the focus of lesson planning. They plan their courses around the topics they need to cover, which usually leads to them motoring through information that their students are supposed to write down and retain.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Key points: In education, diverse teams and resilience can lead to success 3 key opportunities to address educationās biggest challenges District leaders offer insight on engaging families year-round For more news on school leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub When Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay set sail together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they weren’t just navigating open waters–they were challenging traditional norms in a sport historically dominated by si
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogyāthe tech topics most important to your teachingāas 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 extras Category: Parents Google search can be used as lots more than a resource search tool.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
As the legislative election in France approached this summer, a research team decided to reach out to hundreds of citizens to interview them about their views on key issues. But the interviewer asking the questions wasnāt a human researcher ā it was an AI chatbot. To prepare ChatGPT to take on this role, the researchers started by prompting the AI bot to behave as it has observed professors communicating in its training data.
Gaggle Speaks
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
In todayās rapidly evolving world, fostering a safe and supportive school environment is more critical than ever. Students face a myriad of challengesāfrom mental health issues to cyberbullyingāthat demand proactive and well-structured strategies. Creating a culture of safety transcends implementing rules and procedures; itās about ensuring that every member of the school community feels secure, respected, and empowered.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Key points: Making a few changes means neurodivergent students can get the help they need Kids in special education are strugglingāitās time to rethink their education Why neurotypical students should learn alongside their neurodiverse and disabled peers For more news on neurodivergent students, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching huub Technology is a big part of my studentsā days.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The evolving landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in higher education is reshaping the role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) (El-Amin, 2022b). Historically positioned as the primary drivers of DEIB initiatives, CDOs are now increasingly being viewed as part of a broader ecosystem of community engagement within academic institutions (Barnett, 2020).
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
As interest in skills-based hiring increases, more and more companies and states are eliminating degree requirements. In response, some higher education institutions are creating microcredential programs that positively impact student success, but you donāt have to create an entirely new program to show your institutionās value. Skills-based credentials are valuable because they state specific skills in which a learner achieved or displayed competence.
Scholarly Teacher
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Alyssa G. Cavazos , The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Ryan McBride , The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Key Statement: Student-faculty partnerships can foster asset-based approaches in teaching and learning that challenge implicit linguistic bias and enhance studentsā linguistically diverse resources. Keywords: Student partnerships, Asset-Based Mindset, Language Resources Introduction In educational contexts, English is often privileged as the language of communication and instruc
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena Security, an Austin company on the cutting edge of safety technology. With campus security as a priority, LCISD Chief of Police Henry Garcia chose to deploy 24 of Athena’s systems across LCISD to scan for concealed weapons at school entrances. “It’s a force multiplier,” says Chief Garcia. “It puts us in a position to
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 23, 2020 Ā© Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Too often, faculty make content coverage the focus of lesson planning. They plan their courses around the topics they need to cover, which usually leads to them motoring through information that their students are supposed to write down and retain.
Resourceaholic
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
I've been browsing the internet for maths related stocking fillers. I thought it might be helpful to share what I've found, to save time for anyone else looking for mathsy gifts. Posters and PrintsThere are some lovely mathematical posters on Etsy but most have to be downloaded digitally.
Comprehension Connection
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Creating a positive classroom culture doesn’t end after the first week of school. It takes consistent practice and modeling for students to develop positive ways of handling big emotions. To have a positive classroom culture, I think it starts with small conversations. In this post, I am going to share tips using the social emotional […] The post 4 Simple Ways to Create a Positive Classroom Culture with Poetry appeared first on Comprehension Connection.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Key points: The right learning spaces support student agency 3 key opportunities to address educationās biggest challenges 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture For more news on classroom learning, visit eSNās Innovative Teaching hub When our district decided to build a brand-new elementary school to support its growing student enrollment, we wanted to do things differently.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The evolving landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in higher education is reshaping the role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) (El-Amin, 2022b). Historically positioned as the primary drivers of DEIB initiatives, CDOs are now increasingly being viewed as part of a broader ecosystem of community engagement within academic institutions (Barnett, 2020).
Elementary Nest
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Elementary Nest Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas for Your Classroom in December What better way to spread festive cheer than with Christmas bulletin board ideas? These ideas arent just about decorating… they inspire students, display their hard work, and provide a sense of community. From “Santas Workshop” to “Winter Wonderland,” these bulletin board designs are perfect for your classrooms and can easily be tailored to fit any grade level.
Cassie Stephens
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Hey there, friends! I'm excited to share a little something I discovered with one of my favorite art supplies: Celluclay (this link will lead you to my Amazon list of supplies). As you might know.I've created a TON of creations with my students and for myself with Celluclay. It's a paper-based air-dry clay that really lends itself to a whole lot of exploration.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
ELMHURST, Ill. ā As educators work to increase access and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a growing number of schools and districts are turning to TinkRworks. This fall, several public, private, and charter schools have launched or renewed partnerships with TinkRworks to implement STEAM project-based learning in their classrooms.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
I ām a writing instructor in higher education. Iām also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. There is an instilled idea that writing centers serve only those writers needing remedial support (Chang & Goldrick-Jones, 2019; Lockett, 2019).
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