eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

Key points: Virtual field trips connect students with engaging learning opportunities Virtual field trips are an essential part of climate curriculum 8 virtual field trips for STEM education For more news on virtual field trips, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Virtual field trips have become widely available thanks to more accessible virtual reality technology, and they saw a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical field trips were impossible or severely restricted.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 23, 2024

I am excited to announce the launch of a new video series on YouTube called “Virtual Coaching.” I have the privilege of working with thousands of educators every year who are expanding their teaching toolboxes to include blended learning models , UDL , and student-led instructional strategies. I understand how challenging it can be to shift practice.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2024

During her first semester at Southern Methodist University, Savannah Hunsucker went on a retreat with the other students enrolled in her leadership scholars program. The event took them away from the Dallas campus and into the Texas countryside. “I remember everybody looking up and being surprised to see stars in the night sky, and I thought that was so odd,” Hunsucker says.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

For hackers, K–12 student data is some of the most valuable information in the world, which means that data privacy plays a central role in any cybersecurity strategy. In CDW’s recent webinar “Building Cyber Resilience: Strategies for Strengthening Cybersecurity in K-12,” a panel of experts shared thoughtful approaches to helping schools harden their networks against bad actors.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

Key points: Virtual reality connects students with limitless learning opportunities 3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality For more news on VR, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time to integrate virtual reality into your day-to-day lessons.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Education has changed. Teachers no longer lecture from a dais with student learning contained within the schoolhouse walls. Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. Because of this, educators have come to expect students to participate actively in the learning process and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to life.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2024

During my first two years of teaching, I dealt with many situations that left me feeling downtrodden, broken and totally drained. For example, one day, I was sitting in my classroom in full panic mode as I tried to figure out how to create a graphic organizer for my students’ first essay. When an idea finally crossed my mind, and as I was about to write down my thoughts, a student stormed in and refused to leave.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2024

Key points: Already, IT teams contend with too few resources to meet cybersecurity needs FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders For more news on network protection, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Tech-enabled learning is an educational mainstay and it is top of mind for IT directors as they face shifts in regulation, vulnerability, and best practices in managing student data.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2024

Here are popular online resources to teach about AI detection and Plagiarism detection: AI Detector Click here for updates to this list: AI Content Detector –from Crossplag AI Text Classifier –from the creators of ChatGPT to identify writing from an AI ChatGPT –has developed their own tool to find AI-generated writing Content at Scale AI Content Detector Contentdetector.org Copyleaks AI Content Detector Crossplag –detect AI content GPTZero –to find text generated by an AI Plagiarismchecker.ai T

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2024

There are plenty of changes teachers say could help them do their jobs better, such as adequate planning time and support for their well-being. Louisiana’s Department of Education decided to tackle some of these challenges by bringing together a group of teachers to recommend solutions — and they’re seeing change take shape. The Let Teachers Teach workgroup released its list of recommendations in May, and their ideas span improvements for dealing with issues including professional development, s

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

In an all-too-common scenario for K–12 teachers and tech teams, users are inundated with different apps, platforms, devices and panels to set up for the first week back to school — instantly overwhelming everyone. This is one issue Promethean is working to solve with its ActivPanel LX. “This is a very focused interactive flat panel where customers have the choice of the operating system and applications they want to use,” says Robert Cross, Promethean’s director of product management.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

Key points: Despite different levels of AI comfort, educators are eager to integrate it into learning A taxonomy for using AI in education NJ unveils resources for using AI in schools as state aims to pioneer innovations For more news on AI in the classroom , visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A Michigan Virtual survey of more than 1,000 educators from classrooms, districts, and support organizations found higher trust in AI among building and district administrators than within teacher popu

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month on my teacher education blog, Ask a Tech Teache r. Tech Tips for Writers is an occasional post on overcoming Tech Dread. I’ll cover issues that friends, both real-time and virtual, have shared. Feel free to post a comment about a question you have.

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Teach Hub

JULY 26, 2024

Understanding the basics of financial literacy is a valuable skill; however, not all schools require a course. In fact, according to the National Education Association (NEA), only half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course in school. For many people, money management isn’t something you learned in the classroom, it was something you had to figure out on your own.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

Zero trust is an increasingly popular security architecture, especially when considering the security challenges associated with artificial intelligence. Despite its growing adoption in other industries, IT professionals in education have been slow to implement this new standard. The 2024 CDW Cybersecurity Report found that 38% of education respondents were in the initial stages of zero-trust maturity, and 18% had no initiatives underway.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2024

Key points: Cybersecurity leaders must remain vigilant and protect school networks We need a new approach to cybersecurity FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program For more news on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub IT leaders are tasked with protecting school district networks and must constantly evaluate their cybersecurity strategies as attacks from outside threats increase in frequency and become more sophisticated.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 23, 2024

Career Guidance in Cypriot Schools: How Students are Prepared for a Successful Future School education in Cyprus is recognized by the world community of educators as the most progressive and fundamental. A rich and interesting educational program has been created for students, the main goal of which is to make learning a positive process in the life of every child.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 25, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 19, 2018© Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Intellectual messiness is one of those perfect descriptors. I’m not sure where it originated, but I do like it, probably because messiness abounds in my mind. I have been frustrated lately by how old I am and how little I’ve figured out, especially about teaching and learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

Information security analyst is one of the most in-demand jobs, estimated to grow 35% between 2021 and 2031. Given technology’s prevalence in the routine functions of daily life, it’s hardly surprising that one of the fastest-growing jobs is related to cybersecurity. This demand is industry agnostic, and it’s particularly resonant in education. More than half of education institutions are understaffed when it comes to cybersecurity, research from CDW shows.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Key points: An educator shares an essential digital tool in her virtual instruction Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students For more news on special education, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As an educator who has been teaching before the COVID-19 pandemic, I have seen firsthand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this mode of instruction.

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k12 Techrepairs

JULY 25, 2024

Managing a schools tech ecosystem can be complex, but it doesnt have to be. That’s why at K-12 Tech, we developed Rocket – a comprehensive, all-in-one device management solution to streamline the technology management process for your students and staff. As a free service, Rocket offers unparalleled value, continuously evolving with new updates and features […] The post Introducing Rocket: A Free All-In-One Device Management Solution appeared first on K-12 Tech.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 25, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 19, 2018© Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Intellectual messiness is one of those perfect descriptors. I’m not sure where it originated, but I do like it, probably because messiness abounds in my mind. I have been frustrated lately by how old I am and how little I’ve figured out, especially about teaching and learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

Zero-trust security is the new gold standard for many businesses and organizations. Yet, in a recent CDW report, only 23% of education respondents said that their organization is in the advanced maturity level when implementing zero-trust initiatives. The largest proportion (38%) said they were in the initial stages of these implementations. To find out what K–12 schools are doing well and where they are facing roadblocks, EdTech: Focus on K–12 spoke with technology consultant Jill Pierce.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2024

PowerSchool today released findings from its 2024 Education Focus Report for the 2024-2025 school year. The report offers an in-depth analysis of the key challenges and innovations currently shaping the U.S. education landscape going into the 2024-2025 school year. Drawing from a national survey of 1,620 educators, alongside 12 focus groups and 12 interviews engaging over 75 district leaders, teachers, parents, and students, the report provides critical insights into the evolving needs and prior

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Hot Lunch Tray

JULY 22, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 #8weeksofsummer blog challenge! This summer we dedicate our #8weeksofsummer blog challenge to going beyond an introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. We are going to share our AI experiences from the past school year. Your input is crucial as we want to crowdsource this huge topic to rapidly identify which tools work for what aspects of our profession.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

We can’t discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the way for hybrid learning as classrooms slowly reopened for small groups of students. But simply teaching and learning through a device isn’t enough, and moving instruction online requires approaches and resources to ensure students have tools that enable deeper learning and active student engagement.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

Orlando, Florida – Anthology, the leading educational technology company, revealed the latest iteration of its Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, at Anthology Together 2024. Previously known as Blackboard Learn, the flagship LMS was recognized for outpacing the competition in feature development for the third consecutive year. This iteration focuses on enhancing AI literacy, improving instructor workflows, and supporting student achievement.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are making classroom instruction more efficient A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources Next-gen learning: 5 digital tools to engage and inspire For more on digital learning tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub By now, you have likely heard of Canva (if you haven’t, please check out this resource , then come back).

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

Key points: Educators must assess which interventions are effective in helping academic recovery Years after pandemic closures, we’re seeing their effects inside our schools Young students less prepared for grade-level reading, math For more news on post-COVID trends, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Young students require more learning support to remain on pace with historical academic growth trends, according to new research from Curriculum Associates, which unveils national data o

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced a refreshed brand that reflects its commitment to accelerating dynamic learning and helping educators create growth for every student. This refresh marks a significant milestone in HMH’s evolution, underscoring its promise to integrate the best of technology with the best of in-class instruction to support student success.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Stride Professional Development (PD) , a division of Stride, Inc., draws on nearly 25 years of experience as a leader in online learning to offer innovative and accessible professional development solutions for teachers across the United States. Stride PD provides teachers with on-demand professional development designed to meet their real-time needs in the classroom.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2024

Lubbock, TX – iCEV , a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, is bringing its new Eduthings interface to district CTE leaders for the 2024-25 school year. The groundbreaking platform allows CTE educators and administrators to securely manage, analyze, and report on CTE data related to the things that matter most—industry-based certifications, work-based learning, career and technical student organizations (CTSOs), advisory boards, and inventory.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Did federal pandemic relief dollars improve student achievement? It’s the $190 billion question hanging over American schools as the deadline looms for them to spend the last of the money intended to help them weather pandemic disruptions. Two new research papers released June 26 attempt to isolate the effects of federal relief spending on student test scores.

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