Catlin Tucker
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Part V: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part five 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 “Claim-Evidence-Question” 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
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Key points: States are ensuring teachers have thorough professional development as they implement lessons learned from the science of reading Using digital tools can positively impact students’ literacy achievement See related article: As we embrace the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students While this fall marks my 38 th year in education, it has been 28 years since I was a classroom teacher.
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Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. Called Math 11 A and B, these classes, which students take as freshmen and sophomores, constitute a “leaky pipeline,” Weissman says.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Hybrid cloud environments have evolved significantly in recent years, spurred by the shift to remote learning during the pandemic. Many early adopters limited their use of cloud services to long-term storage for backup data. But over time, IT professionals have become more comfortable with relying on cloud service providers. Today, schools have become more comfortable with moving applications to the cloud.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Here’s a short list of good ESL and ELL resources. For updates, click here : Digital Storytelling for Language and Culture Learning (PDF) – National Writing Project [link] L2 Digital Storytelling MCC ESL Digital Stories Teaching English – Digital Storytelling [link] Web English Teacher – Digital Storytelling [link] ESL English Tools- -digital tools to assist learning English as a second language Resource Guide for ESL SuperProf –private ESL online tutoring The TEFL Academy –cou
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Key points: What if AI can take over mundane tasks and free teachers up for more direct instruction? AI doesn’t just spit out data–it provides real, actionable insights that allow teachers to better help students See related article: The importance of teaching generative AI AI in the classroom: The idea brings up images of students plugged into the Matrix, learning differential equations in seconds, doesn’t it?
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
As college classes start up this fall, instructors are handing out syllabi and pointing students to official platforms for turning in assignments and participating in class discussions. Meanwhile students are setting up unofficial online channels of their own, where they can ask questions of classmates, gripe about the professor and sometimes share homework and test answers.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’ll take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, wi
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Key points: AI has a place in the classroom, but students shouldn’t rely on it to write papers Educators can use a few key strategies to identify AI-generated work See related article: Debunking common myths about AI in education As the school year starts, the excitement and stress about the potential use of generative AI has K-12 teachers and university faculty collectively stressed about these new tools and their potential impact on instruction.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. — Carrie Rodgers gestures toward the silver medallion sitting atop her fridge, then waves it off. It’s nothing really, she shrugs. Still, she reaches for the disc and sets it on the kitchen counter for a closer look. Two roofs and a pair of windows are etched into its center. Encircling the outline of those homes, the badge reads, “MAKE COLORADO AFFORDABLE 2022,” and below it, “IN GRATITUDE FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
As technology becomes more integrated into learning and teaching, IT must evolve from a support function to a strategic partner in driving learning innovation. Modernizing K–12 data infrastructure to enhance efficiency, agility and robustness becomes mission critical with limited IT resources. The use of cloud-based technology in schools has grown more complex and widespread, giving way to various methods to protect private student data in the cloud.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Before starting on Photoshop lessons for fifth grade and up, teach preparatory basics covered in this lesson plan here (reprinted in part below). If you have a newer version of Photoshop, adapt these instructions to yours: Open Photoshop. Notice the tool bars at the top. These will change depending upon the tool you choose from the left side. These are the crux of Photoshop.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Key points: Increased student engagement yields better learning outcomes Edtech has a lot of potential to help boost student engagement See related article: With greater access to devices, teachers are folding more tech into instruction As a teacher, I constantly wondered how to get students more engaged in my lessons. As an administrator, this question was the guiding force of my coaching.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
There are likely droves of educators who find themselves wishing they could take a peek inside their students’ minds to find out, “What the heck are you thinking?” Some of those answers were made available last month when the Boys & Girls Clubs of America released its annual survey of kids and teens ages 9 to 18. The organization says that more than 130,000 young people at nearly 3,500 clubs around the country took part in the survey.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Cloud storage solutions have emerged as essential tools for K–12 schools, enabling them to securely store and access a wealth of digital resources. Still, the efficiency and effectiveness of transmitting data to cloud storage hinges on a strong and reliable network connection. To address this, some school districts are shifting from traditional VPN methods to software-defined WAN, a robust solution with benefits for schools that include scalability, security and speed.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
I’m taking Labor Day off so thought I’d do a labor-free article– Labor Day, the first Monday in September , is an American holiday (though it occurs throughout the world, with different names and dates) dedicated to the achievements of workers. I take it literally. A keyboard, three screens, four tasks, and a six-pack of Red Bull Monster (less sodium), I’m ready to work!
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Key points: Instead of running from AI advancements, scholars should leverage its capabilities ChatGPT-4 has ushered in a new era of brainstorming, structuring, and academic possibility See related article: How to redefine learning in the digital age For the past 12 years, I’ve navigated the rigorous waters of academia – from my MBA journey to obtaining a Ph.D. in business, and now diving into a Doctorate in education.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The pandemic has largely changed public perceptions about the appropriate use of technology for young people, argues Katie Davis, associate professor in the information school at the University of Washington. “The pandemic forced us to confront the fact that technology is absolutely essential in our lives, and especially during crises,” she says. Now, she says, discussion is shifting to questions of “When is technology good?
Faculty Focus
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Many of the conversations I’ve seen about Artificial Intelligence (AI) center on how students might use or misuse this powerful tool. I’ve had my share of conversations about how to AI-proof written assignments, and explored some ways we might lean our activities more directly into the weaknesses of chatbots. Many of us have received university-level guidance which helps us know how to respond to AI-assisted writing when we see it (or when an online checker tells us to take a deeper look).
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions about computers. As often as possible, I’ll share those with you as well as my solutions. They’re always brief and focused. Enjoy! Q: My desktop icons disappeared for no known reason. What do I do? A: This is a question I get more often than you’d think. One moment, they’re all there, lined up like little soldiers.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Key points: The COVID-19 pandemic invited a number of hackers trying to take advantage of cybersecurity risks One of the biggest barriers to strong cybersecurity practices is money See related article: Schools are at a greater risk for cyberattacks than ever before As COVID-19 swept the nation beginning in 2019, no one knew just how life-altering the pivot to remote work and education would be.
Shelley Gray Teaching
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Math can be a challenging subject for many students. However, it doesn’t have to be all textbooks and equations. Incorporating math games into your classroom can transform the learning experience, making it engaging, interactive, and fun! I love math games because they are another way to reinforce basic skills, but in a way that keeps engagement high and students engaged.
Faculty Focus
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In 2019, the US Department of Education reported that one in every three American high school students participates in dual enrollment courses (Shivji & Wilson, 2019), a number expected to rise in the coming years. Texas is one such state where rapid expansion is underway. From 2000-2017, a sharp 753% increase of students enrolled in dual credit courses was observed, representing 10% of all students enrolled in Texas higher education (THECB, 2018).
EAB
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Blogs The top 5 ways prospective graduate and adult learners are finding your programs Insights from EAB’s new survey of 3,800+ graduate and adult learners It may be hard to believe, but many of your current adult learners—and the students making their way through the enrollment funnel for your graduate and adult programs right now—belong to Gen Z. By 2024, 31% of the adult learner market will be Gen Z.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Miles Clements’ life took a turn after his parents divorced and his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. He was a student at Fishers High School at the time. His studies began to suffer and his behavior changed, he said, so much that he was issued a detention once.
Ericas Ed-ventures
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Being an elementary teacher requires so much more than just teaching! You are responsible for the care and safety of small children. As a first grade teacher with many years experience, I can tell you that there is nothing more stressful than dismissal on the first day of school. We’ve all had it happen, where a kid comes up to you crying insisting that he does not take the bus, but that he is a walker.
Faculty Focus
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Many of the conversations I’ve seen about Artificial Intelligence (AI) center on how students might use or misuse this powerful tool. I’ve had my share of conversations about how to AI-proof written assignments, and explored some ways we might lean our activities more directly into the weaknesses of chatbots. Many of us have received university-level guidance which helps us know how to respond to AI-assisted writing when we see it (or when an online checker tells us to take a deeper look).
EAB
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Blogs IGNITED 2023 sneak peek: Key trends shaping higher education today Each year, EAB creates a State of the Sector presentation, leveraging our global perspective to identify the big trends shaping higher education strategy and operational directions. This year’s presentation, Reckoning with Relevance, will debut at IGNITED , our annual summit convening presidents, provosts, CBOs, and heads of strategy.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Key points: COVID relief funding must be spent in the next year, but administrators are grappling with inflation and high costs that have shifted priorities One-third of superintendents believe all students will be impacted equally by the discontinuation of ARP-funded instructional programs See related article: Federal COVID relief funding will dry up soon.
Grant Lichtman
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Wisdom Road is staying in America, but I secured an invitation to visit the First Nation community at Kitigan Zibi , about 100 miles north of Ottawa. It is way out of the way, but I decided to visit to make a point. National borders are ephemeral lines on a map, drawn by the most recent victor in humanitys desire to control pieces of the shared earth.
Faculty Focus
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In 2019, the US Department of Education reported that one in every three American high school students participates in dual enrollment courses (Shivji & Wilson, 2019), a number expected to rise in the coming years. Texas is one such state where rapid expansion is underway. From 2000-2017, a sharp 753% increase of students enrolled in dual credit courses was observed, representing 10% of all students enrolled in Texas higher education (THECB, 2018).
Cult of Pedagogy
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Photo by Chris Anderson on Unsplash Listen to the interview with Marcus Luther: Sponsored by EVERFI and Listenwise At the end of the 2021-22 school year, I sat down to complete my annual reflection on both the successes of the year as well as the walls I encountered. The “wall” I was most fixated upon? Making students better writers. It was not that I felt students had not grown as writers per se , but rather that I did not feel as if I had a strong relationship with students around their growth
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Key points: Teachers can leverage technology to work smarter–not harder Reach out to digital learning specialists to implement instructional technology See related article: With greater access to devices, teachers are folding more tech into instruction Back-to-school and the first weeks of the new year are definitely busy for teachers as they are diligently preparing lesson plans and getting to know their students–all while building a sense of community in their classrooms.
natbanting
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
I teach university courses in mathematical problem solving at St. Francis Xavier University during my Summer break. The classes involve initiating numerous problem solving episodes and then interrogating and filtering our collective experience through the lens of current theory in the field. This structure provides plenty of opportunity to workshop new ways to launch tasks, and this year, I began experimenting with a new sort of launch routine that had pleasant results.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Usually, when I begin writing an essay, I’m hopeful, or at least determined. Not this time. I’m making myself write this essay, even though it scares me. Writing about bodies – about my body – scares me. Our bodies are so sexualized and commodified that talking about them in school or in relation to school feels almost forbidden. When we talk about our bodies, especially bodies perceived as feminine, many people immediately think about sex.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Clever , the platform used by more than 75% of U.S. K-12 schools to simplify and secure digital learning, announced last month its Classroom of the Future Report 2023 , a new survey of school administrators, teachers, and edtech vendors highlighting five trends shaping classrooms of the future. According to the data, almost two-thirds of teachers (63%) reported that edtech has been key in lightening their workloads, underscoring its ongoing role in supporting teacher wellness.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
NEW YORK — Tutor.com , one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced today that it has been selected by the South Orange & Maplewood School District to provide round-the-clock online tutoring for students in grades 3 through 12 at no cost to them. Through the partnership, expert tutors are available 24/7, and 1-to-1 tutoring for each student is unlimited.
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