Catlin Tucker
JUNE 18, 2023
As the landscape of education continues to evolve in response to global disruptions and digital advancements, blended learning models have surged in popularity. Among these is the flipped classroom model , a strategy that leverages video instruction to mitigate potential obstacles that make it challenging for students to access information presented live.
eSchool News
JUNE 22, 2023
Key points: AI will have a wide-ranging impact on education, particularly on personalized learning Education’s unpreparedness for the future is exemplified by the emergence of entirely new fields driven by prompt engineering See related article: Is AI the future of education? Some of my most distinct memories from high school involve struggling to grasp abstract concepts without visual or interactive tools.
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EdTech Magazine
JUNE 23, 2023
From the moment students set foot on campus, keeping them safe in the classroom and beyond is a school’s responsibility. As technology evolves, school leaders have more ways to protect students, as well as the entire staff in district buildings. Administrators must consider their schools’ resources and carefully evaluate the newest security solutions to ensure they will scale and that they fit the district’s needs.
Edsurge
JUNE 22, 2023
Students hear a lot of advice about the importance of what they do in high school, but they aren’t all hearing the same guidance. At least, that’s according to a new report. Students who don’t know that colleges prioritize calculus find themselves at a disadvantage in college admissions, according to “ Integral Voices: Examining Math Experiences of Underrepresented Students ,” a recent report from Just Equations, a California-based policy institute focused on making math more equitable.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 19, 2023
I taught technology to kindergarten through eighth graders for almost fifteen years (now I teach grad school classes). Parents and colleagues were constantly amazed that I could get the littlest learners to pay attention, remember, and have fun with the tech skills required to grow into competent, enthusiastic examples of the digital generation. I have a confession to make: It’s not as hard as it looks.
eSchool News
JUNE 20, 2023
Key points: School safety tools should be flexible to address everyday events along with emergency situations Staff use and buy-in is critical when adopting a new safety solution See related article: 3 ways schools play a vital role in community safety Recent school safety data revealed that during one school year, more than 900,000 violent incidents – such as physical attacks and fights (with or without a weapon) – were reported by public schools throughout the U.S.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 22, 2023
While K–12 school leaders have long worked to intercept cigarettes, cannabis and other potentially addictive substances in schools, recently they have been using vaping detection technology to engage the latest growing challenge. E-cigarettes, or vaping pens, are the most popular tobacco product among middle and high school students, and students are using them to inhale aerosols that may include nicotine, THC and even narcotic substances such as fentanyl.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 20, 2023
Screen time for kids is a huge discussion among parents and teachers. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends: Ages 0-18 months: No screen time at all, except for video chatting. Ages 18-24 months: One hour of high-quality, interactive screen time per day, such as educational programming or video chatting. Ages 2-5: One hour of screen time per day, with a focus on high-quality, interactive content.
eSchool News
JUNE 21, 2023
Key points: Video reflection is a popular PD tool used across many professions Video PD helps teachers reflect on their interactions with students and improve their culturally responsive teaching See related article: 3 ways educators can embrace and enable inclusive programming Equity is a widely-used term in education today. However, talking about equity is not the same as taking action to create more equitable learning environments that benefit today’s students.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 21, 2023
School leaders at Lancaster School District in California are taking a multipronged approach to keeping students safe from outside intruders and even from each other. Located about an hour northeast of Los Angeles, the 15,000-student district serving pre-K through eighth grade began installing new IP security cameras across its 23 schools in December.
Edsurge
JUNE 21, 2023
Student disengagement in writing at the secondary level is a pervasive challenge school districts face nationwide. Many students perceive writing as formulaic, disconnected from their life experiences and lacking opportunities for personal agency and expression. Recognizing the need to reimagine student engagement in social studies inquiry writing, Frank McCormick , an instructional technology coordinator from Sunnyside School District in Tucson, Arizona, embarked on a transformative journey.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 22, 2023
Kids love personalizing their computer stations. Show them how to create their own wallpaper using internet pictures, pictures on the computer, or their own photos or drawings Here’s a lesson plan to teach them how to do this, starting in second grade: If the lesson plans are blurry, click on them for a full size alternative –from 55 Technology Projects for the Digital Classroom Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.
eSchool News
JUNE 22, 2023
Key points: Students don’t need one-to-one device access to learn robotics concepts A playful and project-based approach to robots works best with younger students See related article: Robotics plays a key role in early STEM education As part of our educational outreach to the community, PBS Reno created Curiosity Classroom for preschool through 4th-graders.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 23, 2023
Local education agencies put $2.4 billion toward physical and health safety efforts from the federal government’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund — launched to provide K–12 support during the pandemic — in fiscal year 2021. They also have plans to spend an additional $18.5 billion on these efforts, according to the Department of Education.
Edsurge
JUNE 20, 2023
It was boiling, and there was lots of disgruntled chatter. It was 2018, on the first day of seventh grade. The administration at my school — the Bronx Academy of Letters — was implementing a new, strange-sounding policy called Yondr. It’s a company that makes lockable phone pouches. The school had us all standing in a long line in front of the building.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 23, 2023
Earlier this month, , we posted activities for a summer school student program. Now, we’ll focus on you–what do you want to accomplish with your summer? Here are popular AATT articles. Pick the ones that suit you: 6 Must-reads for This Summer Summer for me is nonstop reading — in an easy chair, under a tree, lying on the lawn, petting my dog.
eSchool News
JUNE 19, 2023
Key points: A number of leading education and technology leaders are formulating recommendations around teaching with AI These efforts can help prepare students to work with and within the world of AI and its rapid evolution See related article: The importance of teaching generative AI Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum have formed TeachAI, bringing together education, nonprofit, and technology partners to assist governments and education authorities with integrating art
Faculty Focus
JUNE 22, 2023
As the demand for online education surges, especially in the healthcare field, maintaining high standards and competencies should not falter because the delivery of education is on a different platform. The asynchronous learning environment allows students to view materials, and self-schedule the review and implementation of course instructions. The purpose of online asynchronous teaching is not meant to replicate the in-seat classroom format but to encourage using creative, imaginative, and ex
EAB
JUNE 20, 2023
Podcast How Drexel and Saxbys Partnered to Boost Experiential Learning Episode 155. June 20, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.
Gaggle Speaks
JUNE 23, 2023
Welcome to "Fridays with Chief Trawick," a public service resource presented by Reimagined Campus Security, LLC in partnership with Gaggle. This week's topic is technology, specifically Gaggle's Safety Management for monitoring student activity on school-provided devices.
eSchool News
JUNE 21, 2023
Key points: Schools are using more edtech than ever–but they’re also more vulnerable to cyberattacks Account monitoring, strong passwords, and strict access controls are just a few of the strategies schools can use to protect their networks See related article: 4 key ways schools can strengthen and advance cybersecurity strategies K-12 schools are facing an increased risk of cyberattacks due to a combination of competing factors.
Faculty Focus
JUNE 20, 2023
As faculty, we strive to enhance our learner’s knowledge of content and prepare them to be professionals in carrying that new knowledge forward. Learners must apply newly learned content to real-world workplace situations and demonstrate professional credibility and integrity. Simply put, academic integrity can make or break a student’s career. According to Lee (2022), “academic integrity is an indicator of future workplace behavior and multiple research endeavors” suggest “academic dishonesty i
natbanting
JUNE 21, 2023
I love creating curious tasks for my students. I love anticipating their thinking, observing their milestones of thought, and then posing new, interesting wrinkles to sustain their problem solving. It really is what fuels my practice. Honestly, interacting with students keeps me coming back for more–day in and day out. It’s what I enjoy most about the job.
EAB
JUNE 20, 2023
Blogs Overwhelmed by complaints on campus? What 75+ cabinet leaders learned about responding to grievances on campus at EAB's Compassionate Leadership Seminar Over the past few months, over 75 college and university cabinet leaders have gone through EAB’s Compassionate Leadership Seminar. I sat down with EAB Research Advisory Services Director and Subject Matter Expert Melanie Overton to learn what has made this seminar so popular and what leadership takeaways partners bring back to their campus
eSchool News
JUNE 23, 2023
Key points: New teachers look at engagement differently–and Abbot Elementary is spot-on in its depictions of new and seasoned educators The show also highlights student engagement and teacher support as critical parts of a new teacher’s journey See related article: 5 strategies for first-year special education teachers Abbott Elementary has been widely beloved since its conception, and for good reason.
Faculty Focus
JUNE 18, 2023
For students, taking an online course can feel like being the only student in the class—isolated and lonely at times, and connected to the outside world through just a computer screen. Such feelings have been shown to affect student retention and success in their coursework (Gordon, 2017, 100-101; Kaufmann & Vallede, 2022, 1794-1808). In a face-to-face class, students see the instructor and other students and, even if not interacting with them directly, know they are not alone.
Edsurge
JUNE 19, 2023
Alba Mendiola was at the top of her career about seven years ago. As an investigative journalist for Telemundo in Chicago, she had won seven Emmys in 16 years. It was at that pinnacle that Mendiola decided to leave journalism for another dream — she wanted to be a teacher. Now the former broadcaster has reached a new milestone as the recipient of the News Literacy Project’s Alan C.
EAB
JUNE 20, 2023
Blogs How to uncover hidden threats in past enrollment trends What most institutions miss As we approach the beginning of a new academic year, campus leaders are already taking stock of their undergraduate enrollments. When thinking about enrollment growth over time, the most common approach is to compare this year’s total enrollment with last year’s, or perhaps a few years prior.
eSchool News
JUNE 20, 2023
Key points: It is imperative for school leaders to understand the dire need for student mental health support Partnering with a care coordination service can help bridge mental health support gaps See related article: Why student and teacher wellness comes first For the last 17 years, I have devoted my career to advocating for comprehensive school counseling programs.
Faculty Focus
JUNE 22, 2023
As the demand for online education surges, especially in the healthcare field, maintaining high standards and competencies should not falter because the delivery of education is on a different platform. The asynchronous learning environment allows students to view materials, and self-schedule the review and implementation of course instructions. The purpose of online asynchronous teaching is not meant to replicate the in-seat classroom format but to encourage using creative, imaginative, and ex
Edsurge
JUNE 23, 2023
My brother Charles and I played soccer and baseball growing up. It helped us stay active, and we learned how to compete and be aggressive in order to win. What sports didn’t offer us was the opportunity to develop awareness and appreciation for our cultural identity. When I was nine years old, my mother enrolled my brother and me in folklorico — a traditional cultural dance that emphasizes Mexican folk culture — at our local recreation center.
eSchool News
JUNE 23, 2023
Key points: End-of-year statewide assessments are vital, but are flawed in several ways A “through-year” system administers shorter tests throughout the year that can give teachers immediate feedback See related article: 3 new trends in student assessment All around the country, school has ended for students and summer break is underway. In many schools, students spent the last few weeks of the year sitting for standardized tests to assess the year’s instruction.
eSchool News
JUNE 19, 2023
Key points: SEL skills are vital for students’ success now, and in the future Here are tips on how to create a thoughtful and impactful SEL program See related article: Why SEL isn’t a dirty word Social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical for our students as they move through school and as they enter the workforce. Learning to work with others who have different backgrounds and viewpoints, having emotional regulation skills, and being able to navigate social situations are must-have s
eSchool News
JUNE 21, 2023
AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (PRWEB) — Two respected educators have been named the inaugural recipients of the YouScience® Innovative Educator Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions in guiding and inspiring students to explore their aptitudes and make informed decisions about their futures. This award celebrates educators who have implemented innovative approaches to empower the next generation of professionals through academic and career exploration.
eSchool News
JUNE 20, 2023
When pondering the future of education, it’s understandable that most of us will slip into Utopian scenarios. Think Garrison Keiler’s Lake Wobegon , “where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” The reality, of course, is always going to be different. So it is when discussing the idea of digital equity.
eSchool News
JUNE 19, 2023
TORONTO /PRNewswire/ – D2L, a global learning technology company, announced today that Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the 10 th largest school district in Georgia, has selected D2L Brightspace to support student learning and teacher professional development. With a current enrollment of more than 36,000 students and 5,600 employees, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is the largest employer in Chatham County.
eSchool News
JUNE 23, 2023
Just try to have a conversation about edTech these days without mentioning AI. It took about five minutes for Ryan Imbriale, PowerSchool’s VP of Education Solutions, and me before we cracked. To be fair, Powerschool’s announcement this week that it will integrate Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to use OpenAI’s large language models within the company’s Personalized Learning Cloud will probably be the biggest news to come out of ISTE next week.
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