eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Esports is more than gaming–it helps students develop critical skills How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!) 4 tips for creating an elementary esports program For more news on esports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub I first started trying to get an esports program at my school in 2011. At the time, there was a lot of resistance around the misconception that violent video games make violent kids, despite all the evidence to the contrary.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2024

As Joshua Eyler was researching a book on what brain science tells us about how to improve teaching , one issue kept coming up as an underlying problem: The way schools and colleges grade student work is at odds with effective teaching. The science says kids need to feel free to try things and fail, and that the deepest learning comes when failure happens and the student figures out how to course-correct, Eyler says.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Choice boards are a fantastic tool for honoring learner variability and providing students with meaningful choices. Not every student enjoys the same task, so giving them options is critical to maximizing their motivation and focus in a lesson. Choice boards allow us to honor our students’ preferences, needs, and interests, making their learning experience more engaging and effective.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

K–12 students across the U.S. are struggling with literacy skills. “We have secondary students who have third-grade reading levels,” says Sharo Dickerson, director of digital and learning resources at El Paso Independent School District in Texas. Reading levels for 13-year-old students have been declining since 2012, with the sharpest drop between 2020 and 2023, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress’s long-term trend assessment.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

Key points: Educators must model AI use that enhances learning while respecting core values AI in education is revolutionizing learning 6 ways you’re already using AI in the classroom For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The summer of 2023 brought with it a declaration from our Executive Director of Technology that it would be the Summer of AI.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

Frankenmuth School District has about 1,400 students, nearly 91 percent of whom are white. Its poverty rate is about 5 percent. In contrast, to its west, Saginaw City School District is home to nearly 5,200 students, 81 percent of them students of color. Its poverty rate is 50 percent. This large economic and racial divide between two adjacent districts in Michigan shows that school segregation persists in the 21st century.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 3, 2024

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: 35 Resources for Read Across America Day Starlink–What is it? Why use it? Create Simple Shapes in Excel 13 Tips to Solve Unusual Problems 4 Reasons to use Word Problems and 9 Online Resources How to Automate an MLA Heading Celebrate Pi Day and Maths Day What’s a Backchannel and Is it Right For Your Class?

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Key points: Educators are the essential ingredient in today’s classrooms–here’s what they’re doing to help students succeed 6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024 Student engagement requires more than edtech tools For more news on teaching trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Educators today face myriad challenges in their classrooms, including low student engagement, staffing issues, funding shortages, and gaps in opportunity and access.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

Is your classroom technology falling short of its promise of changing the classroom dynamic? It's a question that often lingers in the background as district leaders navigate the vast array of options available. From projectors to interactive whiteboards, Chromebooks to iPads, the choices seem endless, and personal preferences can be tightly held. In a setting where budgets are tight, the pressure to make the right decision weighs heavily.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2024

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Not a subscriber? Click the button below. 2nd Grade Bundle of Lesson Plans 4-2-23 through 4-7-23 Price slashed from $7.99 to $3.99 What’s included in the 2nd Grade Lesson Plans Internet bundle: A brief summary of each project, including suggested grade level and prior knowledge, time required, software required Higher-order thinking skills addressed Technology-specific skills taught Five proje

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. Cases are engaging, ask learners to work at higher levels of Bloom’s taxonomy (i.e., apply, analyze, evaluate, create), and have been shown to be an effective way of learning (Lee et al., 2009; Thistlethwaite et al., 2012).

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

Key points: Strategic implementation of proven tools can support student mental health Empowering staff and students with a sense of belonging Schools are key to solving mental health equity gaps For more news on mental health, visit eSN’s Student Well-Being hub In the face of constrained time and resources, decision-makers in the K-20 education sector require accessible, cost-effective, and efficient solutions to tackle their most urgent challenges.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Data privacy is a necessity for K–12 schools, especially when managing student records around academic performance, attendance and health information. But data governance is also an essential component of that strategy. Data governance and privacy are clearly intertwined. Both data access and data sharing must be limited to the appropriate people, says Gwen Thomas, founder of the Data Governance Institute.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2024

World Backup Day–March 31st Every Year March 31st is called World Backup Day. At least once a year, I remind you to backup your data files to an external drive (like a flash drive). This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. It’s good to always backup data to cloud drives or a different drive on your computer but once a year, do the entire collection of data files to what is called an ‘air gap’ drive–one that is separated from any interne

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. Cases are engaging, ask learners to work at higher levels of Bloom’s taxonomy (i.e., apply, analyze, evaluate, create), and have been shown to be an effective way of learning (Lee et al., 2009; Thistlethwaite et al., 2012).

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Emma Gonzalez Gutierrez has struggled to communicate with the teachers of her five children for years. She’s tried to stay engaged. She’s attended meetings, gravitated toward Spanish-speaking staff, and relied on translators, including her kids, over the years.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 1, 2024

Listen to the interview with Kimberly Eckert ( transcript ): Sponsored by Edge•U Badges and EVERFI We’ve been hearing about a teacher shortage for a while now, certainly since the pandemic, and multiple studies show that many states are seeing record high numbers of teacher turnovers and vacancies. In 2022, we explored some of the reasons teachers are leaving the classroom , so we won’t go into them here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 1, 2024

Dealing with academic and social challenges in fourth grade can be challenging for parents. There are several strategies parents can use to support their children effectively. Here are ideas from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Facing Fourth Grade: Tips for Parents Dealing with Academic and Social Challenges As our kids step into fourth grade, it’s a big deal!

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Teach Hub

APRIL 4, 2024

For many teachers , classroom management is a challenge. Without various strategies in your back pocket, attracting your students’ focus can be hard. In today’s classrooms, raising your voice to capture your students’ attention is ineffective and, frankly, may just scare students, which can put a strain on your relationship with them. Instead of using your voice negatively to gain attention, many teachers are using more creative and innovative strategies to engage their students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What does it take to run the tech for a school district in 2024? A lot more than resetting the router. At #CoSN2024 next week, a cohort of news CTOs will convene as part of the year-long CTO Academy. Kelly Sain, Thompson School District (CO) CTO, was gracious enough to give eSchool some details. She emphasizes the evolving role of a CTO, moving beyond technical aspects to focus on improving student learning experiences through technology; Stresses the necessity of digital access and equity for s

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Autism Classroom Resources

APRIL 4, 2024

In a previous post , I talked about strategies for teaching students to tell time, and today I want to focus on how are students can get in some telling time practice easily in their day. I’ve got 3 types of telling time practice activities that are perfect for task box independent work systems and a free one you can download and try. As we all know, when we are teaching in a consistent, systematic manner, we need to make sure that our students are learning with explicit instruction, pract

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The Nerdy Teacher

APRIL 2, 2024

I've been posting quick tips on TikTok to help teachers get the most out of Google, so I thought I would share what I have done so far here. Feel free to follow, like, share, and bookmark for later. If you have any requests, please let me know. Blackout Poetry with Google Docs @thenerdyteacher #TeacherTok Google Doc tip.

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Whiteboard Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

In today’s digital age, presentations are an indispensable tool for conveying information effectively. While Microsoft PowerPoint is the go-to choice for many, accessing its new AI-powered features requires a subscription to CoPilot Pro. But there is a free and efficient way to create professional presentations without the need for pricey subscriptions.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Digital learning is a permanent classroom fixture–here’s how to integrate it Defining digital curriculum in a new era of learning 5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Digital learning isn’t going anywhere–nor should it. Students have to develop critically important digital skills to succeed in higher education and meet their career goals, and they’ll do just tha

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Lab to Class

MARCH 31, 2024

Math manipulatives are used in many early years math programs as a way to help young children visualize the mathematical concepts they are learning. Beads or blocks are often used to help children learn to count and often there is sometimes a whole math playground with toys and games for children to discover simple math ideas in a physical space.  While these math manipulatives are common in math classrooms for younger children, there is a clear trend of less of a focus on visualizations as

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Resourceaholic

MARCH 31, 2024

I've blogged and presented about methods for finding a Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple numerous times, but I still think that The Factor Method* deserves a bit more love. [*also known as The Ladder Method, and various other names]When I trained to be a teacher I was told that the Venn Method was THE way to find HCFs and LCMs.

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Whiteboard Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force. From personalized learning platforms to administrative automation, AIs potential to enhance educational experiences is immense. However, with great power comes great responsibility. School leaders must establish a robust AI policy that governs the ethical and practical use of this technology.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Active learning promotes engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding Discover why active learning strategies for students are critical Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends In K-12 education, three prominent active classroom learning strategies engage students dynamically: Think-Pair-Share encourages collaboration; Hands-On Experiments immerse students in scientific inquiry, while Role-Playing and Simulations foster real-world application.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

Do you recall Mr. Lorensax from “ Ferris Bueller's Day Off ”? Anyone? Bueller? With his monotone voice and lack of enthusiasm, he could convince anyone that history is incredibly boring. Unfortunately, this portrayal isn't unique and reflects a broader issue with how social studies is perceived. As a high school history teacher, whenever I meet new adults and we talk about our professions, I often find myself being met with a familiar reaction: "I disliked the subject in school, but now I find i

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2024

Life often interferes with work. Vacations, conferences, PD–all these take us away from our primary functions and the environment where we are most comfortable delivering our best work. I thought about this when I read an article by a technical subject teacher (math, I think) pulled away from his class for a conference. Often in science/math/IT/foreign languages, subs aren’t as capable (not their fault; I’d capitulate if you stuck me in a Latin language class).

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

Key points: Bullying negatively impacts everyone involved–in many ways How school-home communication combats chronic absenteeism 3 ways to leverage tech for better student mental health For more news on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub The National Center for Education Statistics released its findings from the school survey on crime and safety: 2021-2022 and reported that bullying occurs at least once a week in 28 percent of middle schools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Adaptability, resources, and pedagogical approaches all factor into success Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The question of whether students learn better online or in a classroom setting is a multifaceted debate, encompassing considerations of individual learning styles, access to resources, social interaction, and the effectiveness of instructional methods.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

AI Is Changing the World: A Conversation on Education’s Future Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM US EDT #CoSN2024 might not begin in person until next week but eSchool has already started the conversation. We had the chance to interview keynote speaker Mike Trucano, Visiting Fellow at the Center for Universal Education, Brookings Institution on to get a sneak peek on his ideas and insights into what could be the most impactful technology to affect education in history.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2024

Key points: Using AI in the classroom isn’t bad–here are some tips to make sure it’s used correctly AI: Can it think like your students do? Districts call for guidance in developing classroom AI policies For more news on AI in education , visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In a recent report by ACT Inc. , high school students have been quick to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), with 46 percent saying they use AI tools to help them with their school work.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

Key points: Historically, there has been limited Black representation in STEM-related fields DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable Navigating cultural diversity in American education For more news on equity in STEM, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Black students across the nation possess the aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers, but lack interest in pursuing them, indicating that a significant career exposure gap exists, likely due to underrepresentation in STEM careers.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. A decade ago, Latisa Kindred fought to bring back the electricity program at Simeon Career Academy, which had been shut down by the school’s principal due to low enrollment. The effort by Kindred, students, alumni, and elected officials paid off – and the program was reinstated.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

AI Is Changing the World: A Conversation on Education’s Future Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM US EDT In true grand finale fashion, #CoSN2024 will wrap up #CoSN2024 with a pair of industry heavyweights talking through what might be the most momentous point in edtech history. You can listen and read Mike Trucano’s thoughts further down the page.

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