Catlin Tucker
MARCH 25, 2024
Let’s start with a quick review of the playlist, or individual rotation, model for those who have not heard of it. A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.
eSchool News
MARCH 29, 2024
Key points: Learning to read is a lifetime activity that pays dividends for children, youth, adults, and our communities 5 things you need to know about the science of reading More than a passion project, literacy advocacy takes a village For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub The United States is arguably in the midst of its most profound shift ever over how children learn to read.
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Edsurge
MARCH 27, 2024
During the day, I teach Algebra I classes to high school freshmen in Springfield, Missouri. One night per week, I teach preservice elementary school teachers who serve as paraprofessionals at K-12 schools in Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and California through Reach University. Reach University offers adults employed in schools and other workplaces the opportunity to earn a unique bachelor’s degree that embraces work experience as part of the learning process.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 27, 2024
Over the past few years, schools and policymakers were focused on one digital divide in K–12 education: unequal access to technology. However, the Office of Educational Technology, a team within the U.S. Department of Education, recently updated its National Educational Technology Plan, and this year’s NETP goes deeper. It defines not one but three digital divides.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 29, 2024
Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life. Signups for the annual Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention US Nationals start March 29, 2024 (that’s today–publication day for this article).
eSchool News
MARCH 27, 2024
Key points: Career exploration helps students set goals and discover what they like To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital As teens rethink college and career options, counselors are trying to adapt For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Over my 25 years in the classroom, I’ve seen educators successfully overcome a variety of challenges to help their students learn.
Edsurge
MARCH 26, 2024
When he was in high school, Zachary Farley latched onto the idea of becoming a teacher. Then in college, when he started learning Mandarin, a deep love of languages took hold, and he began to make new plans. After graduating, Farley entered a program to become a speech-language pathologist. This path seemed like the best way to blend his love of linguistics with his interest in teaching — that is, until he took a job as a paraprofessional at an elementary school in his hometown of Corona, Califo
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Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 26, 2024
Reinforce fiction writing–characters, plot, setting, climax–with a short story in MS Word or another word processing tool. Then use color, borders, and pictures to enhance the words. Click the images below for larger sizes. Designed for grades 2-7: Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Copyright ©2024 worddreams.wordpress.com – All rights reserved.
eSchool News
MARCH 26, 2024
Key points: The Los Angeles Unified School District has created a pioneering AI tool What’s the latest on AI in education? 6 ways you’re already using AI in the classroom For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The Los Angeles Unified School District has launched an innovative AI-fueled learning acceleration platform named Ed , a first-of-its-kind tool designed to provide the district’s 540,000 students and their families with the resources, support,
Edsurge
MARCH 26, 2024
When longtime educator Zachary Cote first read about the release of ChatGPT about 15 months ago, he says his first instinct was to be “concerned” about its impact in the classroom, worried that students might simply ask the AI tool to do work for them. He still has that concern, but as he stepped back to think about it, he also saw a way to “leverage” the tool for a goal he had long fought for — to help bring social studies education, and especially the teaching of civics, to broader prominence
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 25, 2024
In Silicon Valley, tech execs brag about moving fast and breaking things. But in the neighboring Mt. Diablo Unified School District, IT officials need to be more careful and deliberate as they deploy new technologies. “We’re supporting teachers and kids,” says Robert Sidford, director of technology and innovation for the 29,000-student district. “We don’t want to be out there making a bunch of mistakes.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 28, 2024
Many Christians celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. To non-Christians (or non-traditional Christians), that event signifies a rebirth of spring that is filled with joy and gifts — and chocolate! Overall, it is America’s most-popular holiday with Christmas a close second. The date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox.
eSchool News
MARCH 25, 2024
Key points: Great principals know how to improve schools from the ground up 6 ways principals can improve family engagement School leaders need to create opportunities for teachers as well as for students For more news on principals, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub As someone who coaches principals at Wichita Public Schools, I’ve seen how effective principals drive positive change across an entire school.
Edsurge
MARCH 27, 2024
K-12 leaders tasked with preparing students for the future workforce are doing so amid ever-increasing cyber threats. The dynamic landscape of in-person, virtual and hybrid schooling has made schools vulnerable targets for cyber threat actors (CTAs). While many K-12 organizations struggle to obtain resources to strengthen cybersecurity, those that employ security best practices consistently report higher levels of cyber maturity.
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 29, 2024
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are fairly common in today’s workplaces, with 52 percent of companies hosting trainings or meetings on DEI at work, according to the Pew Research Center. However, while women are more likely than men to say that these initiatives are a good development, men are twice as likely as women to disagree. This research comes at a time when, despite making up more than half the workforce, women remain underrepresented in technology positions.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 26, 2024
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a significant conversation at every educational conference in the past two years throughout my usual treks to teacher education events. As a geriatric millennial with a 20-year career as an educator and scholar, I am thrilled for what navigating this exciting—yet challenging and daring—landscape of AI for educators can mean for all of us.
eSchool News
MARCH 28, 2024
Key points: Educators can design learning experiences that leverage students’ diverse strengths and interests How to support student agency 3 simple strategies to supercharge student growth For more news on student learning styles, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In the vibrant tapestry of any classroom, students come equipped with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and unique ways of processing information.
Edsurge
MARCH 27, 2024
As school boards prepare to approve their budgets for the fall, many are grappling with how to make up for the yawning chasm left by the loss of federal pandemic-relief dollars. In many cases, that means educator layoffs are coming. But the ESSER “funding cliff” — the fall deadline for districts to allocate money from the final disbursement of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grants — isn’t a singular culprit behind the staff cuts that are rolling out around the country.
Teach Hub
MARCH 29, 2024
A total solar eclipse is coming this April 2024. This rare, astrological event is a perfect classroom learning opportunity, offering a way to ignite students’ curiosity and stimulate their interest in science and the universe. Utilize this impending eclipse as an opportunity to spark a heightened interest in scientific exploration and create an enriching learning experience filled with exciting, interactive activities.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 24, 2024
The demand for online higher education is strong, with nearly 61% of all undergraduate and 56% of postbaccalaureate students taking at least one course online (NCES, 2022). We suggest hybrid education can effectively incorporate both online and in-person learning to cater to a variety of learner preferences and support university enrollment. While not a panacea, hybrid education can be a middle option that addresses the complaints of both in-person-only and online-only education.
eSchool News
MARCH 26, 2024
Key points: Communication is a critical element in school safety plans How our school handled the chaos of an active shooter hoax Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best: School leadership for emergencies For more news on school safety, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub With school-associated violence at a record high, there is an urgent responsibility for school leaders to protect the safety of students, teachers, and staff.
Edsurge
MARCH 29, 2024
For James Singewald, a typical week goes something like this: Learn about the history of boarding schools in an Indigenous Studies class. Apply a fresh coat of paint at Southeast Alaska Independent Living, a nonprofit that serves people with disabilities. Cook breakfast for a classmate celebrating a birthday. Meet with a professor on Zoom to talk about academic plans.
Teach Hub
MARCH 26, 2024
In today’s classrooms, there’s a growing trend towards creating a more interactive learning experience for students. Teachers are adopting new innovative approaches, such as integrating a makerspace in the classroom. This is a designated area for hands-on learning that helps to foster creativity and other essential skills among students. This concept has grown dramatically since educators are seeing how well it fosters student engagement and social interaction.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 24, 2024
The demand for online higher education is strong, with nearly 61% of all undergraduate and 56% of postbaccalaureate students taking at least one course online (NCES, 2022). We suggest hybrid education can effectively incorporate both online and in-person learning to cater to a variety of learner preferences and support university enrollment. While not a panacea, hybrid education can be a middle option that addresses the complaints of both in-person-only and online-only education.
eSchool News
MARCH 27, 2024
Key points: Edtech investments should support better student outcomes How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget The modern CIO’s role is changing–here’s how to keep up For more news on tech management, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Ask anyone involved in public education right now and you’ll hear a familiar refrain: “Too many technology tools.
Edsurge
MARCH 25, 2024
Ever wonder what the buzz around interoperability is all about? Interoperability is not just jargon; it's the key to unlocking seamless communication among different data systems, applications and devices. In the realm of education, it means breaking down barriers so that educational technologies and data systems can collaborate effectively, ultimately enhancing the educational experience for leaders, staff, specialists, teachers, students and parents.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 27, 2024
A few spring websites, lesson plans, printables, activities: 7 Science Experiments that Teach About Spring Books from Scholastic about Spring Life cycle of a snake Life Cycle Lesson Plans Life Cycle resources Life Cycles Life Cycle Symbaloo Plant life cycle Spring Puzzle Spring Games Spring Vocabulary (video) Spring Word Scramble Spring Word Search What Happens in Spring (video) What Happens in Spring –PS (video) Ideas from TeacherVision : Printables The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities Bo
Gaggle Speaks
MARCH 27, 2024
W elcome to the second post of our latest series: Gaggle’s Support Team Spotlight. Through this series, we're diving into what makes our Support Team stand apart in the student safety sector, their expertise and impactful stories, and how their dedication helps foster safer learning environments.
eSchool News
MARCH 28, 2024
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Missy Testerman has been teaching at Rogersville City School for 32 years. But for the past few years, she’s been teaching more children who weren’t born in the rural Appalachian community where the school is nestled. Some of the children are from Mexico and Honduras.
Edsurge
MARCH 29, 2024
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into higher education to address challenges such as personalized learning and operational efficiency. AI-powered tools are streamlining administrative tasks like scheduling, registration and financial aid management , freeing up valuable staff time and reducing errors. AI-enhanced learning analytics provide more comprehensive data analysis, enabling professors to understand student behaviors and needs while identifying at-risk students ear
Ericas Ed-ventures
MARCH 25, 2024
As spring breathes new life into the world, it’s the perfect time to rejuvenate your classroom and spark student engagement. This blog post is your guide to easy and creative teaching strategies focused around a spring theme. We’ll explore creative, fun, and engaging teaching ideas designed to harness the energy of the season and ignite a passion for learning among your students.
Whiteboard Blog
MARCH 25, 2024
Suno.ai is an AI-powered website that allows you to create songs and tunes based on a particular theme. It is a fun and engaging tool that can be used by teachers to create revision songs or to introduce a lesson in a fun way. To use Suno.ai, you need to go to the website and log in using your Microsoft, Google, or Discord account. Once you are logged in, you can click on the box and type in the song you want.
eSchool News
MARCH 29, 2024
Key points: Professional development should be challenging–and rewarding Education majors share why they want to become teachers 4 ways admins can support teachers’ technology use For more news on teacher PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Teacher professional development is undergoing a facelift of sorts, moving from static and uninteresting lectures to dynamic video coaching, mentorship programs, and approaches that engage teachers and empower them to take control of their
eSchool News
MARCH 25, 2024
Special guest: Rivka Tadjer Cybercrime Prevention & Mitigation expert In this episode of Innovations in Education, we do a deep dive into the ongoing battle against cyber threats. We explore the intersection of technology and human behavior, where the real battleground lies in preempting threats before they breach the network. Rivka underscores the importance of leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and threat intelligence to stay one step ahead of adversaries.
eSchool News
MARCH 29, 2024
eSchool News CoSN 2024 Exclusive Coverage Looking for the go-to spot for highlights of the topics, speakers, and technologies showcased at CoSN 2024: Miami April 8-10? Set your bookmark tab right here.
eSchool News
MARCH 29, 2024
Boston – Across the nation, flexible self-paced learning is capturing the interest of students and their families due to the flexibility it offers. That interest is reflected in the ever-increasing popularity of VHS Learning’s flexibly paced courses. The number of students enrolled in at least one of VHS Learning’s Flexible self-paced course offerings increased by 430% between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years.
eSchool News
MARCH 28, 2024
A large part of CoSN’s mission is to participate in edtech-related policy discussions at both national and state levels. Their agenda includes: Ensuring ample funding for educational technology, enhancing the effectiveness of the E-rate program, safeguarding the privacy and security of student data, and fostering digital equity. Policy initiatives are structured around CoSN’s focus on four critical policy areas: E-rate and broadband access in classrooms, educational technology funding, pri
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