eSchool News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Key points: Coding programs help students reach personal and academic goals Robotics plays a key role in early STEM education How computer science education bridges the digital divide For more news on coding programs, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty big deal.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
As students settle back into classroom routines for the 2024-2025 school year, K–12 teachers and administrators face a host of pressing issues. Among them: how to navigate the use of artificial intelligence in education. While AI has been used for some time in educational tools such as Google Classrooms and GoGuardian, the meteoric rise of ChatGPT in November 2022 brought generative AI front and center in the classroom, as students and educators tinkered with its capabilities to figure out how i
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Edsurge
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Latino children make up one of the fastest-growing demographics in K-12 education. Yet few are likely to grow up and establish careers in technology. For them, there’s obviously a leak somewhere in the school-to-jobs pipeline. Just one in 10 tech workers are Latino, and while Latino college students are choosing STEM fields in college more frequently , they earn only about 12 percent of undergraduate degrees awarded in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Warm-ups This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarized by NoteGPT Highlights Engaging with technology enhances student learning and excitement. Class warm-ups help transition students into learning mode efficiently. Student independence during warm-ups allows teachers to manage other tasks.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Key points: Early problem solving means science students will be inclined to take on more challenging tasks as they get older Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women For more news on science and learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub By eighth grade, almost 50 percent of students have lost interest in science or don’t believe it will be relevant to their education or future plans.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Executives from four leading technology companies, all with tools built specifically for use in K–12 schools, gathered in late September to share how districts can combine their solutions to create a cohesive device management environment that benefits students, teachers and staff. CDW Education hosted the hourlong conversation, titled “Developing a Unified Classroom Ecosystem: Device Management, Connectivity and Student Safety,” that brought the four tech vendors together.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 1, 2024
There’s a push among AI developers to create an AI tutor , and some see that as a key use case for tools like ChatGPT. But one longtime edtech expert sees an even better fit for new AI chatbots in education: helping educators design course materials for their students. So all year Michael Feldstein has been leading a project to build an AI assistant that’s focused on learning design.
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eSchool News
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Key points: AI can boost accessibility for students–but careful implementation is needed Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use 7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching For more news on AI , visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub AI has tremendous potential to enhance accessibility and support for students–particularly for students with disability, according to a new report from CoSN and CAST.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 1, 2024
I recently transitioned to teaching a financial accounting course for first and second semester seniors majoring in finance. I am sure you can hear the students muttering, “This course is a waste of time, plus, I already have a job lined up so why do I care?” This transition also came with an increase of two hours to my daily commute. I spent my newfound travel time listening to audiobooks, the first being Small Teaching by James Lang.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 2, 2024
My colleagues, friends and family often praise my relentless pursuit of excellence, especially in my teaching career. But what they don’t always see is the weight behind that drive — the pressure I feel to prove myself and the deep sense of responsibility I feel to create systemic change for my students. Even after surpassing many of my professional goals, an unsettling feeling lingers — a persistent voice telling me that it’s still not enough.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Here are the most-read posts for the past month: 18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding 9 Reasons to Use Digital Books The Role of Phosphorus Properties in Sustainable Technology for Classrooms Tips for Teachers to Balance the Demands of School Events and Their Personal Lives Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Warm Ups–watch the video 6 Online Resources About Letters Subscriber Special Tech
eSchool News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Key points: New technologies offer specialized tools to meet parents’ transportation expectations How top female district leaders get ready for back-to-school Creating smart campuses to transform student life For more news on district management, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Since 1869, when Massachusetts pioneered the integration of transportation into public education, school transportation has evolved to continuously enhance the practicality and safety of how children ar
Cult of Pedagogy
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Listen to my interview with Dave Edwards ( transcript ): Sponsored by Listenwise and The Wired Classroom This page contains Amazon Affiliate and Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org? According to recent studies , the number of people who identify as nonbinary or transgender has risen steadily over the last 10 years or so.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The rise of AI promises new solutions to long-standing challenges. It also introduces some challenges of its own. In addition to concerns over privacy, bias and reliability, AI is driving a flood of new products in a broad range of sectors, including education. As options pile up, districts and schools struggle to identify effective solutions amid clever marketing and bold promises.
Faculty Focus
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
During the spring 2024 semester, we redesigned our courses to pilot a cross-course group project involving a social sciences course (SSC) titled, “Social Justice Movements in the U.S.”, an elective primarily for first and second year students, and a health sciences course (HSC) titled, “Capstone,” a program requirement for fourth year students. This project tasked cross-course groups to collaborate with each other to conduct research on a social justice movement and to develop community-based po
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Key points: Data enhances the judgment, creativity, and experience of educational leaders Moving from industrial education to deeper learning Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline For more news on data-informed decisions, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In today’s fluid educational landscape, school leaders and educators are confronted with increasingly complex challenges.
EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Technology has opened incredible doors for learning, and creativity tools such as Adobe Express for Education have followed suit. Formerly known as Adobe Spark, the updated Adobe Express is an all-in-one artificial intelligence (AI) content creation app that allows students to easily and quickly ideate, design and share creative projects to amplify their schoolwork.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Autumn Facts for Kids Don’t “Leaf” Out Fall’s Most Valuable Lesson EEK! A Tree’s True Color Fall Bucket List For Families Printable Fall Crafts, Decorations, and Printouts Fall Books & Short Stories For Kids about Autumn Primary Games’ Fall Fun Science Made Simple: Why Do Leaves Change Color in Fall? Why Leaves Change Color Click for an updated list Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.
Faculty Focus
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
During the spring 2024 semester, we redesigned our courses to pilot a cross-course group project involving a social sciences course (SSC) titled, “Social Justice Movements in the U.S.”, an elective primarily for first and second year students, and a health sciences course (HSC) titled, “Capstone,” a program requirement for fourth year students. This project tasked cross-course groups to collaborate with each other to conduct research on a social justice movement and to develop community-based po
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Key points: Teaching is a challenge–and some states don’t offer lots of support From burnout to balance: How AI could transform teaching How top female district leaders get ready for back-to-school For more news on teaching conditions, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub To say teaching is a demanding and often under-appreciated career goes without saying.
k12 Techrepairs
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Introduction Managing Chromebooks can be costly and time-consuming, especially when replacing them every four years and handling repairs in-house. K-12 Tech offers a simpler solution with full life-cycle management services. By working with us, your district can save money, reduce the workload on your team, and keep devices in great condition for longer.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit 9 ebooks, 65 digital posters $222.95 Marked down to $178.95 ends October 7, 2024 K-5 tech curriculum textbooks (Common Core aligned)–a year’s worth of skills-based, project-based learning that ties into class units. Ultimate Guide to Keyboarding: K-5 –K-5 keyboard curriculum–essentials of keyboarding in 45-minutes a week K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum –click
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 1, 2024
I recently transitioned to teaching a financial accounting course for first and second semester seniors majoring in finance. I am sure you can hear the students muttering, “This course is a waste of time, plus, I already have a job lined up so why do I care?” This transition also came with an increase of two hours to my daily commute. I spent my newfound travel time listening to audiobooks, the first being Small Teaching by James Lang.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Key points: Teachers experience high levels of work-related stress, which leads to declining job satisfaction and higher turnover rates How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection 5 ways to restore your passion for teaching For more news on the teacher role, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub A new interactive resource from the National Council on Teacher Quality calls into question the efficacy of the traditional classroom model, underscoring how it isn’t structured to h
Tunstalls Teaching Tidbits
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Understanding numbers 6-10 is a critical step in a child’s journey toward strengthening number sense and mathematical fluency. Developing a conceptual understanding of numbers involves hands-on activities, academic vocabulary, fine motor skills, interactive lessons, and visual support. In this post, we’ll explore key strategies involved in learning numbers 6-10, including counting, cardinality, and a strong foundation of number sense.
Scholarly Teacher
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Polly Graham , Indiana University Bloomington J. Wesley Erwin, III , Indiana University Bloomington Keywords: Pedagogy, Relationship-Rich Education, Engaged Learning Key Statement: Meaningful teaching and learning should include evidence-based, relationship-rich education tailored to respective contexts. Background and Relevance In their 2023 book, Connections Are Everything: A College Student’s Guide to Relationship Education , Leo Lambert, Peter Felten, Isis Artze-Vega, and Oscar Miranda T
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 3, 2024
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 25, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! When students learn there will be group work in a course, they often let up a collective groan. Group work tends to leave a bad taste in students’ mouths due to their lack of understanding of group dynamics.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Key points: Stubborn science learning gaps could plague incoming high school students Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations For more on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub When it comes to post-pandemic academic recovery, much discussion centers on math and reading–but science learning losses are lingering, with some groups disproportionately impacted.
Tunstalls Teaching Tidbits
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Helping first graders master addition and subtraction is crucial for building a strong foundation in math. This post focuses on high-yield strategies for addition and subtraction in first grade. High-Yield Strategy 1: Interactive Mini-Lessons for Teaching Practices Mini-lessons that involve students in the learning allow first graders to actively engage in their learning as mathematicians.
Grant Lichtman
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A snippet from my Wisdom Road Takeaways and Synthesis; a reminder as we head into what will be the most contentious election in our lifetimes: America is not divided in two. We are one American mosaic made up of many different pieces. Powerful forces try to push us into two severed buckets, red or blue, left or right, rich or poor, virtuous or evil, because that makes us easy to manage, to influence, to manipulate.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 3, 2024
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 25, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! When students learn there will be group work in a course, they often let up a collective groan. Group work tends to leave a bad taste in students’ mouths due to their lack of understanding of group dynamics.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
As a school leader, you know better than anyone that teachers are the backbone of your school. Their commitment to serving the next generation and their dedication to going above and beyond make them pillars of the community. Now, more than ever, they deserve to be recognized for their excellence. Are you looking for ways to celebrate teachers in your community?
Tunstalls Teaching Tidbits
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Integrating a fluency focus on addition and subtraction within 20 in second grade is essential. A student-centered, differentiated math block can support this by offering a variety of engaging activities that meet students where they are. This post shares how to create a fluency focus on addition and subtraction within 20 for second grade. What is Fluency for Addition and Subtraction Within 20 in Second Grade?
Whiteboard Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Google’s NotebookLM tool can now turn your research notes into an AI-generated podcast, complete with two hosts that discuss the content of whatever it is you’ve been collating. All you need to do is copy and paste your research notes, then ask Notebook LM to create an audio file. For example. Here’s a link to a “podcast” I created from a chapter of my Science Fix book talking about the current state of Primary Science Education in the UK.
Shelley Gray Teaching
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
We know that flexibility is an essential part of fluency, but it can be hard to wrap our heads around how to teach it. Number tiles can help students actually SEE the computation. Students can manipulate the numbers in different ways to see relationships between operations and think flexibly. Math confidence increases because students see that they can break problems down into manageable parts, making it possible to solve any problem.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO – Edthena is transforming the video coaching process for educators with the launch of VC3 , the next evolution of the company’s award-winning video coaching platform. VC3 features new coaching tools that empower teachers and instructional coaches to collaborate more efficiently, gain deeper insights into instructional practice, and engage in more meaningful professional learning.
Comprehension Connection
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Keeping students engaged and actively learning leads to increased motivation and makes lessons memorable. In this post, I share some of my favorite ways to teach sight words to beginning readers. Having strong sight word recognition leads to increased reading fluency which leads to improved reading comprehension, the ultimate goal of reading. Why Teachers Need […] The post 10 Innovative Ways to Teach Sight Words in the Primary Grades appeared first on Comprehension Connection.
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