Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 5, 2023
Metacognition, often referred to as “thinking about thinking,” is a cognitive skill that empowers learners to reflect on their thought processes, learning strategies, and understanding of a concept or subject. By becoming metacognitive thinkers, students develop the capacity to monitor their learning, recognize gaps in understanding, and be strategic when attempting to solve complex problems.
eSchool News
AUGUST 11, 2023
Drop the company name Instructure on the average educator and you may get a blank stare in return. Now mention the company’s flagship product Canvas and be ready for a flash of instant recognition. Founded in 2008, Instructure reports having more than 6000 customer organizations with more than 35 million users around the world in both K12 and higher education.
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Edsurge
AUGUST 11, 2023
I became an early childhood teacher because, like so many others, I dream of making abundant, equitable access to high-quality early childhood education a reality. But a major barrier persists: We don't have nearly enough teachers, and more and more are leaving the classroom every day. Despite this challenge, the process of becoming a certified early childhood teacher is not nearly as accessible or inclusive as it can be.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2023
Technology is central to the educational experience today. But before educators can pass along the benefits to their students, they must be taught how to effectively leverage tech tools themselves. “The only way that technology adoption is going to be successful is if teachers are trained to actually integrate it into their teaching and education process,” says Mike Peters, senior manager of customer enablement for education solutions at CDW∙G.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 9, 2023
Aristotle famously said, “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” As a teacher, I have a different opinion. The process of learning should be as joyous as the end result. Luckily, Lainey Franks agrees with me. She is a former educator with 15 years experience in the classroom. In 2022 she became the CEO of Tools for Schools, the developers of Book Creator – an inclusive, creative edtech tool.
eSchool News
AUGUST 11, 2023
Key points: When students have different ways to demonstrate learning, educators can collect more accurate data Middle and high school students benefit from choice, and different assessment options can lead to better engagement See related article: 3 new trends in student assessment As an educator and leader who grades holistically, it becomes important to consider how to create well rounded assessments that offer students myriad different opportunities to demonstrate their learning.
Edsurge
AUGUST 9, 2023
The digital divide has long been a simmering problem facing millions of students that took a global pandemic to bring to a boil. At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 7, 2023
When I first wrote this article seven years ago, remote teaching was something done on snow days, teaching from home short-changed student learning, and parents were too busy to get involved in their child’s education. So much has changed. Here’s an update on this popular post to reflect what my grad students tell me they now face. Education today is characterized by rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing workforce demands.
eSchool News
AUGUST 11, 2023
Key points: District leaders will want to shore up vital compliance elements before the new school year kicks off These areas include school wellness, hazard plans, and information surrounding medical procedures See related article: 4 best practices to support and retain school leaders As summer nears an end, now is the time for school and district leaders to review and update key plans, policies, and procedures.
Edsurge
AUGUST 9, 2023
Youth mental health is in trouble , and schools have seen firsthand the rise in need for mental health services among students. Districts are increasingly turning to teletherapy to help students who won’t necessarily get seen by limited school mental health professionals, who are usually called to intervene with students experiencing a crisis. Some edtech companies are turning their efforts to mental health, and mental health tech is turning its attention to students.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 11, 2023
At Millard Public Schools in Nebraska, District Technology Manager Joe Kuehl knows he needs to keep devices and servers current on their security patches — and he knows he can’t do that by hand. “In our district, we have upward of 25,000 to 30,000 endpoints, and we’ve got essentially three people that run patch management,” he said. “For three people to try to manage patches on that many devices, that quickly becomes unrealistic and unmanageable if you’re trying to do that manually.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 10, 2023
I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of
eSchool News
AUGUST 10, 2023
Key points: Being a successful teacher is about more than academics–you must understand students’ unique struggles Students thrive when they see educators who look like them, especially when that educator radiates positivity, perseverance, and respect See related article: ISTELive, Abbott Elementary, and a push for Black educator representation As a teacher at High Road School of Delaware , an individualized special education program aimed at strengthening each student’s academic, so
Edsurge
AUGUST 7, 2023
Under federal law , homeless students are owed a K-12 education. But it’s always been difficult to deliver on that promise. There are a lot of reasons why these students struggle. Poverty in the local community trickles down to affect families, says Lisa Mentesana, executive director of the Beaverton Resource Center, an Oregon-based nonprofit that assists with basic needs.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 10, 2023
Friendship is defined as “affection arising from mutual esteem and goodwill” (Mirriam-Webster). Words associated with the term friendship include alliance, benevolence, and kindliness. Sadly, more than 300 million people report not having a single friend, and more than 20% of people do not have a friend or family member to rely on (Clifton, 2022). Almost two-thirds of people at work perceived their peers as “coworkers” or “strangers,” leaving one-third of individuals to be referred to as “friend
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Blogs Design strategy for continuing and professional education at the University of Texas at Dallas August 9, 2023 Lance K. L. Bennet Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation, Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support, t he University of Texas at Dallas The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
eSchool News
AUGUST 10, 2023
Key points: While some reports have teachers wary of AI, a new survey reveals that approximately half of teachers are excited about its potential Teachers say they can use AI for research, lesson plans, generating classroom materials, and more See related article: Is generative AI a new secret weapon, or just another gadget? Roughly half of teachers say they are excited about AI’s potential in the classroom and say they believe it increases learning equity, according to a new survey from s
Edsurge
AUGUST 10, 2023
Employers these days are moving to skills-based hiring — looking for signs that candidates have specific abilities rather than just checking for a college degree as a default qualification. The embrace of competencies over credentials is driven by ongoing shortages of talent in many sectors, which was underlined just last week, when the U.S. Department of Labor reported a near-record 9.5 million job openings and a robust employment situation.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 10, 2023
Friendship is defined as “affection arising from mutual esteem and goodwill” (Mirriam-Webster). Words associated with the term friendship include alliance, benevolence, and kindliness. Sadly, more than 300 million people report not having a single friend, and more than 20% of people do not have a friend or family member to rely on (Clifton, 2022). Almost two-thirds of people at work perceived their peers as “coworkers” or “strangers,” leaving one-third of individuals to be referred to as “friend
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 11, 2023
In June, the State Education Technology Directors Association held its annual Emerging Trends Forum, where state leaders watched Ignite sessions with a mix of perspectives on artificial intelligence. SETDA leaders discussed the ways the world is being transformed by generative AI and how that can influence back-to-school planning. The event kicked off with John Spencer, George Fox University professor, former teacher and author, presenting the case that AI is embedded all around us, in shopping,
eSchool News
AUGUST 9, 2023
Key points: A new grant will fund research around increasing the academic engagement of students with special needs Teachers will benefit from insights into how to best support students with unique needs who also wish to be independent See related article: What matters most for our special education teachers? When Sara Estrapala started her career as a high school paraeducator supporting students with disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, learning disorders and challenging behaviors, she q
Edsurge
AUGUST 7, 2023
In collaboration with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and commissioned by Qualcomm Technologies, Project Tomorrow polled LAUSD parents about their views on the value of their child(ren) having a district-issued tablet or Chromebook with internet connectivity to use outside of school to support homework and extended learning. The online surveys were provided in both English and Spanish.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 8, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies. By immersing students in dynamic activities, stimulating discussions, and collaborative endeavors, educators can transcend the limitations of the digital realm and revolutionize online teaching.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2023
This summer, many district and school IT teams are facing an eternal question: Is now the right time for a Windows upgrade? A closer look at Windows 11 for Education may sway those still operating on Windows 10 or a competing platform. With Windows 11 for Education, Microsoft addresses some of the big post-pandemic challenges of its education users: supporting student equity, accessibility and security.
eSchool News
AUGUST 9, 2023
Los Angeles Unified School District usually gets a bad rap when it comes to the implementation of tech. There was a ransomware attack at the beginning of school in 2022. Then there was the $95 million payroll system snafu back in 2008. And who can forget the $1.3 Billion iPad Fiasco in 2015 ? So it’s great to hear some good news coming out of the district.
Edsurge
AUGUST 9, 2023
Paraprofessionals — often called paras — play an integral role in classrooms. We support students by helping them meet their goals. We help teachers with lessons and share feedback on what supports work best for the students we serve. We help families understand the services and scaffolds their child is receiving. Ultimately, we help make classrooms more inclusive.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 6, 2023
Biography of an idea The United States is an individualistic society, one that teaches that you alone can do anything if you work hard enough. Yet, collectivist societies would disagree, believing instead that you can’t accomplish anything by yourself. These are two ends of a spectrum with varying degrees of understanding about human agency and a range of cultural beliefs about innovation in between.
Runde's Room
AUGUST 10, 2023
The countdown is on. After 22 years at the school I started at, I'm moving to a new school this year. Like any good introvert, the prospect of change is a scary one for me, so I'm excited that my new school isn't so new to me. In fact, I'm heading to my own kids' elementary school. and MY old elementary school. I do enjoy a whole full circle thing. ;) While packing up my old classroom, I decided to change my classroom theme and colours.
eSchool News
AUGUST 10, 2023
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. — Curriculum Associates recently launched its Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative to support the professional growth of rising school principals nationwide. Through this program, the inaugural class of 16 principals representing schools across 16 states will have the opportunity to receive monthly, high-quality professional development and grow as leaders as they work in small cohorts to analyze data, learn to plan strategically, and share information with dif
Edsurge
AUGUST 8, 2023
Camika Royal knows the Philadelphia school system, and not just because she was a student there in her childhood. For her doctoral research at Temple University, Royal dug into the turbulent history of school reform in the city from the 1960s up to now, including reading through the minutes of every school board meeting from 1967 to 2017 and interviewing teachers and school leaders from the era.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 6, 2023
Biography of an idea The United States is an individualistic society, one that teaches that you alone can do anything if you work hard enough. Yet, collectivist societies would disagree, believing instead that you can’t accomplish anything by yourself. These are two ends of a spectrum with varying degrees of understanding about human agency and a range of cultural beliefs about innovation in between.
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Expert Insight Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB's fellowship EAB’s Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship is a six-month, cohort-based experience that aims to build community, develop a depth of expertise in the topics and issues that matter most to institutional strategy, and provide focused professional skills development from EAB industry experts.
eSchool News
AUGUST 9, 2023
Key points: Zero trust is akin to modern, agile defense systems that scrutinize every object seeking entry Embracing zero trust is an investment in a school’s future–and also a commitment to safeguarding knowledge and innovation See related article: Bolstering cybersecurity with zero trust Educators and administrators are holding their breath at the dawn of another academic year.
Time 4 Kindergarten
AUGUST 8, 2023
As a teacher, our classroom often becomes our home away from home. It is important that we make sure to keep a stash of certain items at school in case of an emergency. When I say emergency, I don't mean emergencies like a flood or tornado, I talking about personal emergencies. 15 Must Have Items to Keep in Your Classroom Cell phone charger -Having a backup cell phone charger is a must.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 8, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies. By immersing students in dynamic activities, stimulating discussions, and collaborative endeavors, educators can transcend the limitations of the digital realm and revolutionize online teaching.
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Blogs Implementing a caseload management model in a newly centralized division August 9, 2023 Melissa Grant Associate Dean of Advisement, Office of the Provost, Pace University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. It has been well established that Academic Advisement services have a positive impact on student success and retention, but the structures and approaches vary widely across institutions and at times, ev
eSchool News
AUGUST 8, 2023
Key points: Teachers are embracing AI and other emerging technologies to help elevate lesson plans and make challenging lessons more engaging AI can also help teachers alleviate the burden of tedious tasks and make learning more inclusive See related article: How to redefine learning in the digital age In the world of education, where innovation and creativity are especially vital, technologies with AI-generated content are reshaping teaching and how students learn in surprising ways.
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