Catlin Tucker
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Part IV: Thinking About Thinking This is part four of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “I used to think…Now, I think…” routine. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.
eSchool News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. For students, immersive technology can make abstract concepts tangible through interactive visuals.
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Edsurge
AUGUST 31, 2023
When Gorgette Green-Hodnett wrapped up her 21-year career in high school education a couple years ago, her family members celebrated. Not only with well wishes for her new job as a college professor in Maryland, but also with relief that she would no longer be working around the clock. Her family had been glad each time she’d had a non-teaching role throughout her career, but this time her husband was excited at the prospect of finally taking a vacation outside the summer months.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 30, 2023
Adopting digital learning in K–12 comes with potential threats to students. These threats can range from relatively innocuous digital distractions to cyberbullying and online predators. Despite these risks, schools must continue to embrace educational technology. Digital learning is essential to prepare students for the requirements of living and working in the modern world.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 30, 2023
In this lesson plan, students type several sentences in a word processing program like MS Word. Use the font color palette to label parts of speech, i.e., blue for subject, red for verb. Use sentences from a book they’re reading in class, spelling words they’re working on, or a teacher hand-out. This makes grammar fun. Click on lessons for a full size alternative.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
When it comes to building literacy skills, students are never too young to start—as long as it is implemented in a thoughtful way. That’s the perspective of John Costilla, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Capstone , the nation’s leading educational publisher of K-5 digital solutions, children’s books, and literacy programs for school libraries, classrooms, and at-home reading.
Edsurge
AUGUST 29, 2023
How would you react if you learned that one of your students felt that you don’t treat them like a full person, with a life and responsibilities beyond the classroom? This is a real scenario we encountered during a focus group last school year with a group of high school students in Florida who were asked to provide feedback on their teachers. My colleagues at the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning ( CASEL ) were there to gather data on how teachers can help students thriv
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Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 31, 2023
If you’re new to Ask a Tech Teacher, be sure to click Getting Started first. I t includes a free weekly newsletter: [link] Read our columns Tech tips How-to’s–how to use web tools, software, hardware, more Dear Otto –questions from educators on tech questions Pedagogy that impacts tech in ed Reviews of books, apps, web tools, websites, tech ed products used in your classroom Subscriber Specials –monthly discounts (or FREE) on tech ed products Humorous life of a tech teacher Find tech ed r
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Key points : Education leaders face uncharted challenges ensuring that teachers who stay feel supported and connected Leaders are consistently ensuring that policies, technology, and teaching practices prioritize equity and cultural responsiveness See related article: 4 best practices to support and retain school leaders If there is one thing I have seen consistently over many years of working with education leaders around the world, it is that they don’t often get enough opportunities to connec
Edsurge
AUGUST 29, 2023
If you’ve ever been a student, then you’ve probably done a group project at some point. And you most likely also have a horror story about a group project that went terribly wrong. That trend was clear when EdSurge recently took a microphone to one campus and asked several students to share their group project horror stories. Every student we talked to had one.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2023
In this age of personalized digital content and limitless customization, the consumer mindset can permeate every aspect of modern life. This result of a society rapidly undergoing digital transformation is not isolated to the commercial market. Many consumers are also parents who send their children to schools. So, it is reasonable that our experiences as consumers will spill over into our expectations of our schools.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Here are the most-read posts for the month of September: Tech Ed Resources–K-12 Tech Curriculum Unconventional Research Sites to Inspire Students 21st Century Lesson Plan Updated 5 Tips to Bring Joy to Education ech Ed Resources for your Class–K-8 Keyboard Curriculum 9 Mistakes Teachers Make Using Tech in the Classroom Online Sites to Teach Mouse Skills ech Ed Resources for your Class–Digital Citizenship 8 Great Websites and Apps to Help Kids With Fractions Tech Ed Resources–Lesson Plans Here
eSchool News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Key points: Prioritize high-need schools and ensure technology is in place from the beginning With updated media centers, schools can support modern learning goals and student activities See related article: 4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces It’s been about two years since we received the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding that we needed to be able to update our aging media centers.
Edsurge
AUGUST 30, 2023
Imagine not only waking up to a pandemic, forced into an isolated space without the physical and emotional support you need for learning, but also discovering that the place you call home has been deemed unlivable. This was the reality for many of the students and their families at Luther J. Price Middle School (LJPMS) families after the city of Atlanta condemned property in the Forest Cove neighborhood in 2021.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 31, 2023
Recently, I attended a conference and was sharing my new visual syllabus with some colleagues. After several interactions, I noticed the most frequent comment was, “What a cool syllabus…but is it accessible?” I was ecstatic to hear this question! You see, I’ve been working to expand the accessibility of resources at my college for a while, so it was great to see this on the mind of so many other educators.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 28, 2023
I am a lifelong learner. I find great joy in discovering something new and connecting it to what I know. This is made easier because I received a good foundation in my school years in how to learn. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has ideas on those skills that will not only serve you well in your academics but beyond: 4 Highly Important Study Skills to Develop During College and Beyond We spend a lifetime learning, so it makes sense to develop a few study skills that will make our lives easier.
eSchool News
AUGUST 29, 2023
Key points: Two out of three students seek outside homework and studying help When used thoughtfully and in conjunction with teacher expertise, AI can be a powerful tool to enhance learning outcomes for students See related article: 5 ways AI can help teachers in the classroom Students are gearing up for the 2023 school year, and new research from Brainly reveals the vital role of AI in education and its place as an integral element in middle and high school students’ academic life – eve
EAB
AUGUST 28, 2023
Blogs Most strategic plans fail to set useful goals. Why these mistakes make it impossible to meet institutional objectives. Everyone agrees that a strategic plan should set clear institutional goals. The plan should serve as the “North Star” guiding what is otherwise “a series of individual faculty entrepreneurs held together by a common grievance over car parking,” as Clark Kerr famously quipped.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 31, 2023
Recently, I attended a conference and was sharing my new visual syllabus with some colleagues. After several interactions, I noticed the most frequent comment was, “What a cool syllabus…but is it accessible?” I was ecstatic to hear this question! You see, I’ve been working to expand the accessibility of resources at my college for a while, so it was great to see this on the mind of so many other educators.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 29, 2023
Learning to code is akin to receiving the key to a world of opportunities. It’s not about zeros and ones, or math and science. It’s about solving problems kids didn’t think they could, in creative ways that feel good. It gives students the power to shape a world they’re becoming part of, for many the key to a brighter future than their current one.
eSchool News
AUGUST 29, 2023
Key points: Students need algebra, but many get “stuck” as they learn Offering tutoring, particularly high-dosage tutoring outside of school hours, could help See related article: 5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program Since the pandemic, students have struggled markedly in math, particularly algebra. According to NAEP Mathematics Assessment data, eighth-graders’ algebra scores were eight points lower in 2022 than in 2019.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Epson continues to iterate and improve upon its already impressive BrightLink product line with the new BrightLink 760Wi, an outstanding 3LCD projector that raises the bar for interactive displays in modern K-12 classrooms. Designed with collaborative learning and ease of use in mind, this projector is an essential tool for educators, administrators and IT professionals seeking cutting-edge solutions for K–12 environments.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 29, 2023
In the scholarly world, the currency of reputation and progress is often measured in the form of published articles. The pressure to publish is an omnipresent force that shapes the career trajectories of researchers around the globe. Yet, beneath the surface of this drive for intellectual contribution lies a deeply entrenched practice: the rule against simultaneous submission of a manuscript to multiple journals.
Shelley Gray Teaching
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Fractions can be one of the most difficult concepts for kids to understand. Often there is a disconnect between the fraction activities that we do in school, and how fractions are used in real life. If we want students to understand how important fractions are in everyday life, then we must give them opportunities to see how we use them everyday. Picture books are a fantastic way to do that.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Waltham, MA – KinderLab Robotics , a leader in educational STEAM robotics for grades pre-K–5, has launched Thinking with KIBO: Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Grades , a free curriculum designed to help students understand how AI tools work and think critically about how these tools can improve lives in their communities. Designed for students in grades 1–3, each of the lessons allow students to explore fundamental ideas about AI through activities with the hands-on and screen-
k12 Techrepairs
AUGUST 31, 2023
With the new school year in full swing, K-12 educators and administrators are gearing up for another exciting journey filled with opportunities and challenges. Amidst the bustling excitement, the echoes of a crucial conversation resonate louder than ever: the need to prioritize wellness, both for students and staff. This year, let’s embark on a mission […] The post A Guide for K-12 Leaders to Prevent Burnout this School Year appeared first on K-12 Tech.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 29, 2023
In the scholarly world, the currency of reputation and progress is often measured in the form of published articles. The pressure to publish is an omnipresent force that shapes the career trajectories of researchers around the globe. Yet, beneath the surface of this drive for intellectual contribution lies a deeply entrenched practice: the rule against simultaneous submission of a manuscript to multiple journals.
EAB
AUGUST 31, 2023
Blogs Re-Envisioning a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program August 31, 2023 Daisy Sherry Associate Dean, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Lewis University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. There is a fast-growing labor market for Nurse Practitioners (NPs).
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Key points: Schools often overlook funding sources that can help with bus challenges Solving school transportation issues is another way to ensure all students have equitable access to educational opportunities See related article: 4 best practices to support and retain school leaders More than half of students in the U.S. attend high-poverty public schools –and in some states, that percentage is much higher.
Edsurge
AUGUST 30, 2023
Recent public debates have focused a spotlight on K-12 math pathways. But there’s been less attention paid to what math skills students need early in life, to set them up for elementary school in the first place. For early learners, exposure to math concepts can be at the mercy of their family’s economic status or related factors like whether their parents are college-educated.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 27, 2023
In our small language department, we each teach a different foreign language (Chinese, French, German, and Spanish), but we share the core learning goal of student understanding of culture. However, we have often been frustrated by the lessons proposed in our language textbooks for learning about culture; these lessons usually come in the form of disconnected short readings with comprehension questions.
EAB
AUGUST 31, 2023
Blogs Effective principal leadership drives district success. These barriers might be holding your principals back. Supportive and effective principals are critical to a school’s overall success. They are the common denominator for school improvement, with direct impacts on teacher retention and indirect influence on student achievement. With ever-growing demands on principals’ time, district leaders need to equip them with essential leadership skills that will help them to succeed in their posi
eSchool News
AUGUST 31, 2023
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. & LEHI, UT – Gale , part of Cengage Group, a global provider of research and learning resources, and SirsiDynix , a global leader in library technology solutions, are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will deliver more than one billion records to CloudSource, SirsiDynix’s premier content and discovery services platform.
Edsurge
AUGUST 28, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On a Friday morning in March, students and teachers gathered at a hip hotel here to reimagine what their high schools could be. The delegation from Calvin Coolidge High School was thinking big — as in, global. For months, they’d been crafting plans to reframe their school’s curriculum around the United Nations sustainable development goals , 17 lofty targets that world leaders named as priorities in 2015 that include zero hunger, gender equality, and clean water and sanitation
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 27, 2023
In our small language department, we each teach a different foreign language (Chinese, French, German, and Spanish), but we share the core learning goal of student understanding of culture. However, we have often been frustrated by the lessons proposed in our language textbooks for learning about culture; these lessons usually come in the form of disconnected short readings with comprehension questions.
EAB
AUGUST 29, 2023
Podcast Poll Highlights Top Concerns of Enrollment Leaders Episode 164. August 29, 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’s Madeleine Rhyneer and Autumn Baggett-Griggs explore findings from a recent poll that identifies the top concerns of enrollment leaders.
eSchool News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education , a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced it has agreed to acquire DreamBox Learning® , a PK-12 education technology provider serving more than 6 million students and 600,000 educators nationwide. DreamBox Learning’s current investors Elliott Investment Management L.P. and TPG’s The Rise Fund will retain minority stakes in the company.
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