eSchool News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Related: When it comes to civics, the right resources make all the difference for students How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies 5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI For more news on curriculum resources, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub This school year marks my 20 th year in education and my 12 th year at Rockingham Early College High School in Wentworth, NC.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In recent years, a growing body of research has looked at the impact of college ‘deserts’ — sometimes defined as an area where people live more than a 30-minute drive to a campus — and found that those residing close to a college are more likely to attend. But a new study shows that these higher education deserts affect some groups of students much differently than others.
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EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
K–12 schools are No. 1, and not in a good way. Last year alone, the number of ransomware attacks on K–12 schools topped the number on secondary schools, hospital systems and governments. Other numbers schools may be considering come from Microsoft, which reports that “password-based attacks make up over 99% of the 600 million daily identity attacks” in the company’s own digital ecosystem.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Three holidays are fast-approaching–Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you’re a teacher, that means lots of tie-ins to make school festive and relevant to students. Here are ideas for Halloween projects, lesson plans, websites, and apps ( check here for updated links ): Websites and Apps 30-day Halloween fitness challeng e Build a Jack-o-lantern (in Google Slides) Carve-a-Pumpkin from Parents magazine – Resolute Digital, LLC (app) Enchanted Learning Halloween games, puz
eSchool News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Key points: AI can help develop soft skills, but they are uniquely human capabilities AI’s transformative role in accessibility When it comes to AI use, educators are more comfortable than students For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub With the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, many parents are now asking: Should I let my kids use AI as a learning aid?
Edsurge
OCTOBER 25, 2024
New federal survey data on the education workforce shows that a majority of schools had a tough time filling at least one fully certified teaching position this fall. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Public schools reported having six teacher vacancies on average in August, based on responses to the School Pulse Panel by the National Center for Education Statistics.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Like many organizations, technology teams in K–12 are the gatekeepers that make it possible for students and employees to access the tools they need to do their schoolwork or their jobs. Proper user lifecycle management can ensure that teachers, staff and students won’t have to worry about not having access to Microsoft Outlook or their Google Workspace for Education documents.
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eSchool News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Key points: Children cannot focus on learning until they feel safe Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions How students are managing back-to-school-stress For more news on student mental health, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Mean girls : These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class. Class culture I had worked so hard to create was crushed overnight with the addition of three female transfer students.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Angela Fleck says this was the typical scene last year in the sixth grade social studies classes she teaches at Glover Middle School in Spokane, Washington: Nearly every student had a smartphone, and many of them would regularly sneak glances at the devices, which they kept tucked behind a book or just under their desks. “They're pretty sneaky, so you wouldn't always know that that was the reason,” says Fleck.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Leaders at California’s Mt. Diablo Unified School District are not just sitting back waiting for a cyberthreat to strike. Knowing that K–12 schools have been a consistent target for cyberattacks for the past few years, district leaders took action. They worked diligently to put in place a series of technologies that support their internal team and can immediately address any cybersecurity challenges that may come their way.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers: Summary This video discusses using student presentations to enhance speaking and listening skills, aligning with Common Core standards. Highlights Engaging Topic: Student presentations warm up students and foster excitement for learning.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
It’s tough enough for the average American to navigate through the torrents of mis- and disinformation flooding social media platforms. How about having to guide a classroom full of eighth graders? David Raymond and Eric Gimbi somehow seem to enjoy it. Both are middle school teachers in the swing state of Pennsylvania and well as part of the Bobblehead George geek squad.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Teigue Linch recalls the email she got from Pine Forest, her daughters’ child care center in Burlington, Vermont, encouraging families to take advantage of the new state law that allows more people to qualify for child care assistance. But Linch, who works full time as an office manager for an engineering company, has twin 17-month-old toddlers, a long to-do list and the heavy mental load shared by all parents of young children.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2024
As the threat landscape continues to evolve, so does security. But amid all of the change is a constant: the importance of identity and access management. IAM is a cornerstone of cyber resilience and security preparedness. But the longer it’s around, the more misconceptions about it arise. We investigated some of the biggest myths about IAM so that users can separate fact from fiction.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month on my writer’s blog, WordDreams : Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Often, these go undiagnosed, written off as “s/he doesn’t like to read”.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for roughly a decade , charging Chromebooks. These lightweight laptops have become a staple of the post-COVID classroom, and for good reason.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become a primary focus in many school’s strategic plans. Fortunately, there is a long list of literature, articles and research that outline the importance of SEL and the positive impact that it can have on student development. Knowing this, teachers try to fit these lessons into their morning meetings, projects, special classes, birthday celebrations, snack times and lunch hours.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 24, 2024
According to recent federal data, schools are still struggling with a shortage of teachers and other staff. An upcoming CDW webinar aims to provide solutions to help K–12 leaders bridge the gaps that result from having fewer staff on school grounds. Titled “Accelerating K-12 Education: Empowering Classrooms with Smart Solutions and AI,” the Nov. 7 webinar will showcase a panel of experts from LocknCharge, Microsoft, SMART Technologies, Teq and Kokomo24/7.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 22, 2024
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is no longer relegated to the playground or the neighborhood. It now regularly happens in the cyberworld. Kids don’t expect that and often don’t know how to handle it. In October 2006, thirteen-year-old Megan Meier hung herself in her bedroom closet after suffering months of cyberbullying.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Key points: The world needs more girls in STEM–but their confidence is lagging A surefire way to make science relevant to kids Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub While efforts to increase girls’ interest and participation in STEM learning and careers are working, girls still confront significant obstacles in STEM endeavors, leading to drops in their confidence.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Entrepreneurship studies are not solely for business course students (Hall, 2021). At the collegiate level, many students who choose a business major are aiming for careers in management within organizations or roles in business analysis, focusing on creating reports and presentations for internal or external stakeholders, particularly business leaders.
Teach Hub
OCTOBER 25, 2024
If you’ve been a teacher for a while, you already know how much standardized tests shape everything from what you teach to how you’re evaluated. These tests seem to influence how you prepare lesson plans, so you may feel pressured to “teach to the test” rather than foster a love of learning. As the conversation around standardized testing grows, you may find yourself asking, “Is it helping students or harming them?
Scholarly Teacher
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Heather Young Mandujano , Cuyahoga Community College Rebecca Wiggins , Cuyahoga Community College Key Statement: Learn how to use game elements and strategies to build immersive, on-demand learning experiences that are as entertaining as they are effective. Keywords: Gamification, Immersion, Faculty Development Introduction The way we live and work has changed dramatically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Key points: Superintendents must build talented teams and focus on the future A new partnership aims to train, supercharge school supes Data-informed decision-making in education: A comprehensive approach For more news on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Early in my education career, I sat at a conference dinner table surrounded by renowned K-12 leaders.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 24, 2024
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on December 9, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Snapchat is probably the most popular social media app among those under 30. What distinguishes it from other such apps is that it allows users to add cartoon-like images and text to their photos and videos.
k12 Techrepairs
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Attending an EdTech conference can be motivating and inspiring, but with packed schedules and dozens of booths, it can also be overwhelming. Thats why its helpful to go in with a plan. Here are actionable tips that will help you stay energized and focused to maximize your experience: 1. Define Your Goals The first step […] The post 7 Ways to Prepare for Your Next EdTech Conference appeared first on K-12 Tech.
Elevate k12
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Partnership represents a shared commitment to ensuring the continuity of learning in U.S. schools. Troy, MICH Kelly Education , the nation’s leading provider of education workforce solutions with over 10,000 school partners, and Elevate K-12 , the largest LIVE virtual teaching company, which has taught over 350,000 students, announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the continuity of learning during the persistent teacher and support staff vacancy crisis.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Key points: A modern digital infrastructure is the critical foundation for successful esports programs The 4Cs: How esports promotes student development How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!) For more news on esports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Esports programs are continuing to grow in popularity, as evidenced by the widespread adoption by schools across the country.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Entrepreneurship studies are not solely for business course students (Hall, 2021). At the collegiate level, many students who choose a business major are aiming for careers in management within organizations or roles in business analysis, focusing on creating reports and presentations for internal or external stakeholders, particularly business leaders.
Learning in Wonderland
OCTOBER 21, 2024
I’ve always felt like there are never enough ways to work on our comprehension skills. Especially in engaging ways that keep students digging deeper to better understand what they are reading. Here are just a few reasons why comprehension skills are so important: Improves Learning Across Subjects: Strong comprehension allows children to understand and absorb information in all subjects, from reading and writing to math and science.
Tunstalls Teaching Tidbits
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Sh-Ock-tober is in full swing, so we’ve carved out a collection of resources to solve the scaries of planning with high-quality learning disguised as festive fun. Let’s dive into the treat bowl! This post highlights October Classroom Fun: Spooky, Math, & Fall-Themed Resources Pumpkin-Themed Learning Pumpkins aren’t just for carving!
eSchool News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Key points: Hands-on learning can build teacher-students’ STEAM confidence A surefire way to make science relevant to kids Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who were all women, shared a stereotypical belief that they were not math or science people, and therefore not equipped to teach STEAM.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 20, 2024
As the fall semester approaches, faculty are presented with new courses, students, and ever-evolving challenges. Beyond the myriad of pedagogical responsibilities lies an equally critical yet often underemphasized dimension: the emotional and relational aspects of teaching. Effective teaching transcends mere information transmission; it is built on relational experiences and a nurturing, supportive, and compassionate environment that fosters student engagement, learning, and well-being.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Coming out of the pandemic, students had a hard time returning to in-person classes, and they found themselves struggling to tread water academically as declining test scores made many in the country worry that students were drowning. For school districts desperate to find a life vest for students, one response was to rely on tutoring services. These services — particularly high-dose tutoring, an evidence-backed form of small group, intensive tutoring — had been identified as a way to fight agai
eSchool News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Key points: A study offers important considerations for how colleges can best evaluate student performance Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions What data is necessary to help students succeed? For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub A new study examining the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the predictive validity of high school grade point average (HSGPA) and ACT Composite scores has uncovered significant changes in how th
eSchool News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to introduce Savvas PathMaker, a brand-new, all-in-one solution for college and career readiness that gives students a head start on post-high school success. Designed to offer flexibility for educators and choice for students, Savvas PathMaker delivers an exciting array of online dual-enrollment and career and technical education (CTE) courses that enable students to create their own per
eSchool News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Sirish Subash, a 9 th grader at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Snellville, Georgia, the winner of the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition. Sirish set himself apart with an AI handheld pesticide detector.
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