eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Key points: Playful learning helps students work together and share ideas more effectively Michigan Virtual survey highlights K-12 educators’ AI beliefs, needs Purposeful play helps kids learn–here’s how to integrate it For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the year and half since the launch of ChatGPT, AI-powered edtech tools have flooded the market–but most, if not all, of these products may be missing out on the most exciting and creative ways to us

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

This year’s K–12 IT influencers have been in their educational technology era since long before the Federal Communications Commission’s cybersecurity funding pilot, the revision to the National Educational Technology Plan or any other federal ed tech topics in the spotlight this calendar year. These fervent ed tech experts come from across the U.S., from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2024

What if why you choose to become a teacher determines how successful you will be in the role? Society has always been fascinated to learn about the motivations of famous athletes, entertainers, and politicians and how they came to their profession. We think about their career trajectory and consider its relevance to ourselves or people we know. What if, similarly, we learned about the motivations of aspiring K-12 teachers, and used that to predict how effective they will be and how long they wil

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 9, 2024

Here are popular online audio resources ( click for update to lists ): Audacity –free download for Windows, Macs, Linux Audionote – Syncs audio with typed notes so you can hear what was said at any time (app) AudioPal –records a message that is then embeddable into your website or blog Audio Memos Free – The Voice Recorder ( free with ads or $0.99 without ads) (app) Beautiful Audio Recorder — record directly from your browser; pretty easy to use with some editing functions DropVox (fee) (ap

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Key points: K-12 AI use will have a profound impact on the experiences and futures of education professionals Enhancing learning through AI and human educators Can assessments be used to eliminate inequities in education? AI could help For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub More than half of teachers and district administrators who are already actively using AI are leveraging it to improve learning experiences and outcomes for students, according to Cambium Lear

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

In Pennsylvania’s California Area School District, students are keeping a close eye on four local beehives to get a better understanding of bee behavior. Superintendent Laura Jacob says caring for the hives supports STEM learning for her K–12 students. The school is using Raspberry Pi devices, with a connected Raspberry Pi camera running a Linux system through which the kids learn Python.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2024

This story was originally published by The Daily Yonder. Chris Nelson teaches preschool in rural Vermont, just a few miles from the Canadian border, but not in the school or child care center most people think of when they imagine state or locally funded pre-K. Instead, her 3- and 4-year-old students are integrated into her five-star-rated home-based child care program, where she also cares for younger children and a few kids who come after school until their working parents pick them up.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Key points: Digital tools enhance learning and help students build necessary skills How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse Gamifying math and beating the summer slide For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub When it comes to classroom learning, it’s common knowledge that students of all ages are a bit more engaged when they’re able to use an interactive or captivating learning resource–and this is why digital tools are so critical for te

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Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 4, 2024

Listen to my interview with Mitch Weathers ( transcript ): Sponsored by EVERFI 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? Most of my teaching experience was in middle schools, so I spent a lot of time with kids who were going through one of the most tumultuous transitions o

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2024

The premise of “free college” programs popping up around the country in recent years is that bringing the price of higher education down to nearly nothing will spur more students to enroll and earn degrees. But is that what actually happens? David Monaghan, an associate professor of sociology at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, has been digging into that question in a series of recent research studies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2024

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. This month: K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit 9 ebooks, 65 digital posters August 7-August 10, 2024 Save 20% with this code: 3xar9wzu A new teacher survival kit–for professionals new to teaching tech or expanding their pedagogy. It includes K-5 tech curriculum (including problem solving, productivity software, critical thinking, share/publish, mouse skills, image editing, Google Earth, Photoshop, w

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Key points: Despite improved access to tech, students still worry about access How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework How your school’s design can promote equity through access For more news on equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Students’ access to technology has improved over time, although it continues to vary across family income categories and racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study released today by ACT , the a provider of assessments,

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

Organizations are increasingly turning to next-generation security information and event management (SIEM) systems to improve visibility of their IT environments and detect threats or anomalies early. Los Angeles Unified School District invested in SIEM technology from Palo Alto Networks after recovering from a data breach in September 2022. This security solution, in conjunction with security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR), helps the district monitor logs.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2024

I was in my twenties when I began my career as a child trauma psychotherapist on the south side of Chicago, right around the corner from the neighborhood where I grew up. As a young therapist at an outpatient psychotherapy practice, I was excited and thrilled to work in my community with a majority of my clients being Black children and families. As a Black therapist, it was easier for me to empathize with them; in the process, I learned a lot about the prevalence of abuse, neglect and complex t

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on August 19, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor ! A new academic year is about to begin, and, well, there’s this course—maybe more than one—that you’re not exactly bristling with excitement to teach. What should you do? First, don’t beat yourself up for feeling this way.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 6, 2024

Always a pleasure to glean the insights of Paige Johnson, Vice-President at Microsoft Education, as she reflects on this year’s ISTE and shares her company’s initiatives. She highlights the significant shift towards embracing generative AI, emphasizing its potential to transform teaching, learning, and school operations. More specifically, Paige details Microsoft’s focus on integrating AI to enhance educational experiences, support educators, and prepare students for future careers.

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Model Teaching

AUGUST 7, 2024

AI stands for Artificial intelligence and is a branch of computer science that includes machines and computers programmed to function similarly to humans in terms of their "thinking" and learning. When combined with other technologies, AI can complete tasks previously only done by humans. In this article, we will review some of the key AI platforms available for teachers and students today, and discuss some ways they can be used to help increase your productivity and provide additional support f

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2024

Educational technology adoption has grown significantly in the past decade, and it’s clear that K-12 schools are now comfortable with and embrace the new technology norms. The next step for school leaders is to focus on purchasing edtech strategically, ensuring that these tools genuinely make a positive difference in teaching and learning. Susan Uram Director of Educational Technology at Rockford Public Schools But effectively evaluating edtech products is no small feat.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on August 19, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor ! A new academic year is about to begin, and, well, there’s this course—maybe more than one—that you’re not exactly bristling with excitement to teach. What should you do? First, don’t beat yourself up for feeling this way.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Key points: The role of school librarians/library media specialists is a dynamic one Innovative ideas for school libraries Modern students need modern librarians For more news on school librarians, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub I love the flexibility that comes with working in a school library. Each day, I interact with students and teachers across all subject areas.

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The Nerdy Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2024

Unsolicited Back to School AdviceCreated with DALL-EIt is that time of year again where teachers all over the country are getting ready to head back to their classrooms. Some are heading to their very first classroom. It can be a scary time for new and veteran teachers.

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Whiteboard Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Padlet has just launched Sandbox, their new collaborative online whiteboarding tool designed to replace Google Jamboard, which is being discontinued. Just like other Jamboard replacements , Padlet Sandbox offers all the familiar features of Jamboard and much more, making it an invaluable tool for teachers looking to enhance their interactive and collaborative activities.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Lightboard technology was invented by Michael Peshkin (Rogers and Botnaru, 2019). A lightboard is a large glass panel coupled with technology that allows an instructor to write or draw on a large surface (McCorkle & Whitener, 2020). The presenter uses a set of fluorescent dry erase markers to draw or write on the back side of the glass while the camera records the session from the front view (Corkish, Davidson, Haakansson, Lopez, Watson, Spagnoli, 2023).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Key points: CTE programs help students gain industry experience and set goals 4 ways to support work-based learning CTE advocates want more funding as demand increases For more news on CTE, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As the U.S. faces a shortage of critical healthcare workers, career and technical education (CTE) can help fill the pipeline and link students to valuable career opportunities.

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Apple for the Teach

AUGUST 4, 2024

Are you looking for a way to make math practice fun and engaging for your students? Look no further! My Holiday Color-by-Number Growing Bundle is the perfect no-prep activity that will excite your students and help them master their addition and subtraction facts. With over 2,000 pages of colorful, festive fun, coloring pages, youll never run out of options to keep your classroom lively and learning-focused.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2024

It was announced by sweeping statements. When the New York City Public Schools chancellor, David Banks, caused the largest district in the country to change how it taught students to read last year, it was with a sense of alarm. Statistics showed that many of the city’s students in third through eighth grades couldn’t read proficiently, which Banks blamed on the city embracing a “fundamentally flawed” approach to reading instruction.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Lightboard technology was invented by Michael Peshkin (Rogers and Botnaru, 2019). A lightboard is a large glass panel coupled with technology that allows an instructor to write or draw on a large surface (McCorkle & Whitener, 2020). The presenter uses a set of fluorescent dry erase markers to draw or write on the back side of the glass while the camera records the session from the front view (Corkish, Davidson, Haakansson, Lopez, Watson, Spagnoli, 2023).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Key points: Sensory spaces help educators support students as they learn to advocate for themselves and their needs Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs Prediction: All schools will embrace sensory spaces For more news on sensory spaces, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub When I was a principal, my assistant principal and I took over an unused classroom and built a sensory space in it.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Any educator will tell you that when it comes to student behavior, the pandemic isn’t over yet, especially regarding early education. The upheaval of recent years has significantly affected kindergarten and pre-K students, leading to observable declines in self-regulation, social skills, and language development. Becca Carter Ed., Pre-K Instructional Specialist at Virginia Beach City Public Schools sees it every day. eSchool News spoke to her and Srikar Dronam, Vice President of Product Innovat

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2024

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. — Mercy University and BloomBoard , a leading talent development provider for K–12 school districts, today announced an innovative new partnership to help address the teacher shortage in New York. Together, they’ll support New York school districts in providing an on-the-job delivery pathway for Mercy’s Bachelor of Science in Teaching Students with Disabilities, B-12 program, to bring more highly qualified special education teachers into New York classrooms.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Washington DC – Really Great Reading®, a leader in foundational reading instruction, and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd), a University of Oxford spinout company renowned for their best-in-class solutions for assessing and improving oral language, announced a strategic partnership to address critical oral language development needs in US school districts.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 6, 2024

Applying for tenure and promotion can be an intimidating and angst-ridden process. From the initial job interview until the faculty portfolio is submitted, tenure-track professors shed the proverbial blood, sweat, and tears worrying they won’t make the grade. In some cases, the process itself seems like an overwhelming mystery. The goal of this article is to reduce some of the dread by providing tips derived from personal experience going up for tenure and promotion.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 6, 2024

Applying for tenure and promotion can be an intimidating and angst-ridden process. From the initial job interview until the faculty portfolio is submitted, tenure-track professors shed the proverbial blood, sweat, and tears worrying they won’t make the grade. In some cases, the process itself seems like an overwhelming mystery. The goal of this article is to reduce some of the dread by providing tips derived from personal experience going up for tenure and promotion.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Key points: Maybe it’s time to change how we view school leadership Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline Moving from industrial education to deeper learning For more news on district management, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We have all experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our career. It’s experienced as a feeling or underlying concern that somehow, despite having the job qualifications and having been hired into a role, you aren’t real

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eSchool News

AUGUST 6, 2024

Key points: We must prepare students to be critical thinkers and help them develop news literacy skills Adding AI to your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum 5 news literacy resources for students For more news on information literacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In this digital age of AI and misinformation, today’s students need to be better armed to discern fact from fiction.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 6, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Vice President Kamala Harris quickly emerged as the most likely Democratic nominee for president, securing dozens of endorsements within hours of President Joe Biden announcing he would end his reelection campaign. If Harris becomes the nominee, she’ll face a Republican opponent in former President Donald Trump who has promised to cut federal funding for schools that teach “inappropriate” less

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