eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Key points: AI tools have great potential–as long as students use them correctly The best way for teachers to get started with AI is just to play around with it See related article: Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education? For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page In education, we tend to move pretty slowly when it comes to adopting new technology, and that pattern won’t change with artificial intelligence (AI).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Every week at the Nysmith School in Herndon, Virginia, Philip Baselice breaks out a game to teach his class about key world events. Baselice teaches history to middle schoolers, and game-based simulations have been part of his teaching arsenal for the last nine years, ever since he first tried it. “I used a game to teach my students about the causes behind the start of the First World War.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Schools are rapidly shifting from on-premises tools to cloud-hosted platforms such as Google Workspace for Education and Microsoft 365 that take collaboration to the next level. However, moving to the cloud doesn’t absolve K–12 IT staff from the responsibility of securing their cloud-based properties. Detecting breaches, data leakage and other threats in the cloud is becoming a basic requirement for district IT admins.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here’s Why Kids Should Participate in Extracurricular Activities Most parents ignore this, but playtime activities significantly contribute to a child’s overall development. The key to raising children successfully is acknowledging that learning doesn’t take place only within the classroom environment. Similarly, academics aren’t the only key to success in the future.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Key points: Video coaching is a great way to encourage self-reflective teaching New teachers are more likely to stay with supports in place See related article: 9 big ideas to bolster the teaching profession and boost student learning For more news on teacher PD, see eSN’s Educational Leadership page At the Van Winkle Early Childhood Center within Jackson Public School District in Mississippi, we enroll students for one year to prepare them for kindergarten.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Students these days can feel like they’re constantly trailed by a kind of digital-era paparazzi. Parents and friends post their images on Instagram and Snapchat. Learning management systems send alerts to parents about missed assignments and grades. And GPS systems in smartphones and watches let families pinpoint their locations at all times. And that can make it hard for students to get used to solving their own problems and learning from the small failures that are meant to happen in school, s

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Some IT professionals came to CITE 2023 looking for it; others found it inescapable once they arrived, but many attendees agreed it was the prevailing theme of this year’s conference: artificial intelligence. One year after OpenAI released ChatGPT, IT and education leaders are still feeling its effects. AI is touching all aspects of educational technology, from classroom learning to school infrastructure.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on collaborative learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Janae Montgomery has walked the halls of the same school building for much of the last 10 years — first as a high school student, then as a paraprofessional and, as of a few months ago, as a special education teacher. Montgomery’s education and training experience had its share of detours but ultimately led her back to a career that she’d picked out for herself long ago, and which she feels she is especially well suited for.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Over the next weeks, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for Hour of Code. This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week — Dec. 5, 2023 Long list of websites by grade — Dec. 6, 2023 9 Unusual Projects — Dec. 7, 2023 5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities — (this post) Dec. 8, 2023 These unplugged activities go back to the roots of coding.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2023

I began my teaching career in August of 2001. Over the years, I have seen countless instructional plans, new technologies, supposedly groundbreaking research, and have attended every type of professional development opportunity imaginable. I was always doubtful about the flavor of the week –until I learned about Visible Thinking Routines. Visible Thinking Routines (VTR) were developed as part of the Harvard Project Zero.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Key points: Educators have a unique opportunity to create dynamic learning environments Don’t ignore the elements that make social platforms so captivating to young students See related article: How to respond to ChatGPT with inquiry-based learning For more news on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page If you talk to 200 teachers around the country today and ask them to describe their challenges in the classroom, you’re likely to get 201 different responses.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen firsthand the anxiety that students experience when it comes to writing their college essays. Many of the students we serve say they lack confidence in writing their college essay, sharing that they feel uneasy and unprepared.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Here’s the complete overview on the role of assistive tech in encouraging inclusivity in education: What does that mead? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? What types are available? How do you create one in your class or school? The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This article is from The Teaching Professor. Try a free one-month trial with coupon code TPMONTH. After your complimentary one-month trial period, the monthly subscription cost is $19. You can cancel your subscription at any time. This offer is only applicable towards the monthly subscription and ends Tuesday, December 26, 2023. I remember my first year as a tenure-track professor as a nightmare.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Key points: Seemingly minor leadership decisions can profoundly impact people Leaders must pause to reflect, gather input, and consider various viewpoints See related article: With better data, these 12 things would improve, supes say For more news on leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page In the tapestry of leadership, decisions are often viewed through a lens of routine or regularity.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A solid early education serves as a cornerstone for a child's future. It shapes their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development while setting them on a path to success in both their academic journey and overall life experiences. However, many young children have limited access to high-quality educational opportunities because of socioeconomic factors and technological barriers.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Two years may seem like a long time from now, but when it comes to making necessary technology updates in K–12, time can run shockingly short. Microsoft is planning to sunset support for Windows 10 by Oct. 14, 2025, and that means schools should start planning now to make these updates. While the jump from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will not be as big as previous updates, there have been several modifications to Windows 11.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new. The rise of ChatGPT, Google Bard, New Bing, and others in the academic space, however, is skyrocketing. My initial encounters with this rising AI were biased. As I scanned topics like academic integrity, academic dishonesty, and plagiarism, I quickly adopted others’ persuasive opinions based on limited information.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Key points: Rural students face poverty, inequities, and challenges related to well-being Many rural areas continue to lack basic internet access See related article: Technology in rural schools: Addressing digital equity For more news on student populations, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being page Many rural communities are still facing multiple crises in educational loss, economic outcomes, unemployment, and mental health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Why Rural Ma

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I teach at the only all-girls school in the state of Minnesota. We are also a devoted Catholic community, founded by the Visitation Sisters to educate young women in virtue, intellect, mind and heart. To build on our founders’ mission, the school began offering a women’s studies elective titled “Women and Society”, which I have proudly taught since 2014.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Traditionally, the hugely-popular Hour of code has been celebrated one week in December, but now, you can participate any time you want. This year so far: 1,706,394,983 hours in 180+ countries. at 8,620 events What is it Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify that geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This article is from The Teaching Professor. Try a free one-month trial with coupon code TPMONTH. After your complimentary one-month trial period, the monthly subscription cost is $19. You can cancel your subscription at any time. This offer is only applicable towards the monthly subscription and ends Tuesday, December 26, 2023. I remember my first year as a tenure-track professor as a nightmare.

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Course Evaluations Evaluation Gamification Lecturing 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With college application season in full swing and the competition for acceptance into top schools more competitive than ever, students are turning to AI-powered tools for application support, reveals a new survey from Brainly. Seventy percent of high school juniors and seniors believe AI-powered tools, including ChatGPT, can be a resource in brainstorming ideas for their college essays or short answer responses.

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EAB

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Podcast Top Priorities for Community Colleges in 2024 Episode 175. December 5, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes. EAB experts Dr.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Over the next weeks, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for Hour of Code. This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week — Dec. 5, 2023 Coding activities by grade — Dec. 6, 2023 9 Unusual Projects — (this post) Dec. 7, 2023 5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities — Dec. 8, 2023 Coding–that geeky subject that confounds students and frightens teachers.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2023

I began my teaching career in August of 2001. Over the years, I have seen countless instructional plans, new technologies, supposedly groundbreaking research, and have attended every type of professional development opportunity imaginable. I was always doubtful about the flavor of the week –until I learned about Visible Thinking Routines. Visible Thinking Routines (VTR) were developed as part of the Harvard Project Zero.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Key points: The nation continues to face a severe cyber workforce shortage Defending against future ransomware attacks requires cybersecurity investments See related article: Fixing the K-12 cybersecurity problem For more news on IT security, see eSN’s IT Leadership page According to a recent report from the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), aggressive hacking tactics by threat actors are increasing in frequency and complexity against K-12 classrooms and higher education

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Blogs How do demographic shifts intersect with college search trends in your region? Insights from EAB’s Audience Dataset By Ryan Gardner-Cook, PhD Time lags in the major student recruitment data sources (e.g., IPEDS) make it hard to get an up-to-date read on what’s happening in the enrollment market. It can feel like you’re perpetually adjusting your strategy based on information that’s already out of date.

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Apple for the Teach

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Teacher Giveaway I am teaming up with some of my favorite Teachers pay Teachers friends to bring you another giveaway for teachers! GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Prize: $100 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway Organized by: Kelly Malloy (An Apple for the Teacher) Co-hosts: An Apple for the Teacher , The FroggyFactory , TheBeezyTeacher , Mrs. Wennings Clasroom , A Teacher and her Cat , It's a Teacher Thing , The Monkey Market , Mickey's Place , Homeschool Style-Katie Ring , Paula's Primary Classroom , J

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Autism Classroom Resources

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Years ago I did an 8 day countdown to the end of school for winter break with a free holiday resource each day. Those freebies are still available so I wanted to make sure you knew about them and where to find them if you didn’t catch them the first time. Every year, I update the Winter Break social story in my store. That project began with a mini color book social narrative for the winter holidays.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This article originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Employee volunteers can help further students’ accomplishments by creating relationships See related article: How did the pandemic impact students’ social capital? For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page In July 2023, our team published “ People-powered pathways: Lessons in how to build students’ social capital through career-con

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Blogs How enrollment leaders should navigate the new FAFSA processing delay Like all of us, you've probably been closely tracking the progress of the new FAFSA form this year: in particular, how the Department of Education is planning to roll it out to students, families, and institutions. (If you haven’t, I recommend checking out our most recent webinar update.

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Grant Lichtman

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The travels of Wisdom Road are 90% complete. I can now start to explore the lessons of this journey: Where we live really matters. Place imprints on who we are. I, a child of suburbia and California, share many values with the people I meet along the way, but there are limits on how well I can know them, and them, me. I will never fully understand rich soil, the pulse of tides, life-giving rain, racism, tough city streets, deep poverty, or the quiet comfort of a tiny town like those who grew up

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Not so Wimpy Teacher

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Teachers have a lot on their minds in December. Holiday concerts, classroom parties, parent gifts, not to mention trying to keep kids focused. One of the most common threads we see in our Facebook groups this time of year is teachers looking for suggestions for easy and inexpensive holiday gifts for students. Let me start by saying you DO NOT have to give your students gifts.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Key points: Access to different types of digital content helps students generate reading interest A digital reading platform has helped one district make data-driven decision See related article: 5 resources that support literacy in elementary school For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Five years ago, we were already well into discussions about investing in a digital reading application.

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EAB

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Infographic 75 Strategic Research Questions Community Colleges Could Answer with Better Data Strategic research questions are a way of making sure your college is working toward continuous improvement, uncovering student barriers, and finding ways to increase efficiency. EAB community college partners leverage Edify, EAB’s data and analytics solution, to connect disparate data sources, answer key research questions, and tell a more holistic story about how their college is performing.

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