eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Stop using AI to replicate outdated teaching–get creative, instead For more news on edtech priorities, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Back-to-school season comes with highs and lows, and along with those mixed emotions come trends and predictions around edtech tools, digital learning resources, and important curricular objectives.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2024

The SAT is to standardized testing what the floppy disk is to data storage. Providers of some of the most popular standardized tests are rethinking their offerings as new AI tools are challenging traditional techniques for finding out what students know — and allowing new ways to give and score tests. For instance, ETS, one of the oldest and largest players in standardized testing, is moving away from traditional college entrance exams like the SAT to focus on new approaches to measure the skill

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

When it comes to meeting the technology needs of a district, school leaders can have really difficult decisions to make. They must consider the impact their device and app choices could have on learning. Over the years, the Parkway School District has adopted many apps and devices and abandoned many more. The key is that we do our best to be thoughtful in our approach as we look to design a safe and secure space where our students can create and explore.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2024

Tips for Teachers to Balance Work and Life During the Busy Parent-Teacher Conference Season The parent-teacher conference season often demands your full attention since you will have to create and update records as well as give specific feedback to every parent about their child. The workload during this season is often bulky, and one may not have adequate time to focus on personal commitments.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Key points: Focusing on attendance teaches students that being present matters 3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism For more news on school attendance, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In the landscape of K-12 education, attendance has long been viewed as a logistical issue–a checkbox to be marked, a statistic to be tracked.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2024

For Evangelina Mendoza, a chief information technology officer for San Antonio Independent School District in Texas, the impending end of federal pandemic relief money is forcing tough choices. Part of that is ruthlessly reevaluating the edtech purchases that San Antonio Independent — a large urban district that serves almost 45,000 students — made during the pandemic.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2024

While silos might be an IT phenomenon, they can be exceptionally problematic in K–12, where IT must work with educators to integrate technology into the classroom. And when educators and IT professionals specialize, they may talk only to people in their departments or local communities and end up falling behind due to skills atrophy.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Key points: Within UDL, social annotation can improve reading comprehension and student interaction How to use UDL-inspired technology to reengage students How to create inclusive learning environments with UDL For more news on UDL, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When we talk about learning methods, most of us hark back to the days when we were either referred to as audio or visual learners, and that would be the end of the discussion.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2024

In January 2018, I signed up to work as a substitute teacher at a public school in Columbus, Ohio. When I showed up, I wore what I thought was professional attire for a school teacher, including a long-sleeved shirt and dress pants. I also wore my hijab, which is a symbol of my faith and tradition in the Muslim community. When I arrived, the principal saw me and immediately frowned once she saw my appearance and the hijab on my head.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Let’s embark on an imaginative journey to the year 2100, where the boundaries of humanity extend to Mars. This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of interdisciplinary collaboration. Our mission: establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet. This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to address Mars’s multifaceted challenges.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2024

How College Admission Consulting Services Improve Your Chances Of Acceptance Navigating the complex college admissions process can be challenging for students and their families, especially for first-timers. With increasing competition, particularly for spots at prestigious institutions, the stakes are higher than ever. For this reason, college admissions consulting services have emerged as essential resources, providing expert guidance to help students maximize their chances of acceptance.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Key points: Neurodiversity is a key factor in designing learning spaces How to use UDL-inspired technology to reengage students How to create inclusive learning environments with UDL For more news on learning environments, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Every student is different–but not all learning environments are designed to meet the needs of neurodiverse learners.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2024

Imagine a classroom with students deeply engaged in their lessons, eagerly solving math problems and exploring English skills through fun digital games. Their excitement is evident as they face challenges and earn rewards, turning traditional learning into an adventure. Game-based learning not only motivates students through elements like challenges, rewards and narratives but also fosters critical skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking and collaboration.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2024

The professional world in educator certification and Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) has changed since the omnipresent technological advances that have invaded almost every aspect of life. The expectations of pre-service teachers and aspiring school administrators have a new focus that includes educator retention and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 30, 2024

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

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Key points: Esports is a fast-growing industry, and student teams are growing quickly The 4Cs: How esports promotes student development How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!) For more news on sports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In time for back-to-school season, Verizon is launching a free scholastic high school esports league through its free Verizon Innovative Learning HQ portal.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2024

Shadow IT is not inherently bad; it’s actually an opportunity for teachers, administrators and staff to be more efficient and better serve students. And the main objections to shadow IT — such as fragmented data silos, lack of support, opaque budgets and inconsistent data management — don’t apply to every shadow IT project. What’s the Big Problem with Shadow IT?

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2024

The professional world in educator certification and Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) has changed since the omnipresent technological advances that have invaded almost every aspect of life. The expectations of pre-service teachers and aspiring school administrators have a new focus that includes educator retention and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Teach Hub

AUGUST 28, 2024

Imagine students walking into your classroom while music plays in the background, instantly setting the tone for the day. Music in the classroom isn’t just about adding some background noise, it’s about enhancing students’ learning, boosting their mood, and creating a learning environment where students thrive. Here we’ll explore the science behind music in the classroom, its benefits, and specific ways you can incorporate music into your classroom.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2024

Key points: Two-thirds of high school and college teachers say they use AI technology for education 7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching Stop using AI to replicate outdated teaching–get creative, instead For more news on AI in education , visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Eighty-two percent of college students say they’ve used AI technologies, compared to 58 percent of high school students, and students are now near even with teachers in adoption (67 percent vs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2024

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. September 1-8, 2024, we’re offering a 20% discount on any Survival Kit. Pick one from this link: [link] Use this code: 3XAR9WZU Click through for additional hidden discounts! Questions? Email us at askatechteacher@gmail.com Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

Let’s embark on an imaginative journey to the year 2100, where the boundaries of humanity extend to Mars. This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of interdisciplinary collaboration. Our mission: establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet. This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to address Mars’s multifaceted challenges.

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Teach Hub

AUGUST 30, 2024

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the energy of it? You may have felt a sense of calm or chaos. That’s because our environment influences our mood and behavior as well as our ability to focus or concentrate. As an educator , you can shape your classroom into an environment that fosters learning and creativity. The way you design your classroom will affect your students’ overall mood, behavior, and well-being.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. I went to high school at age 11. Within two years, I had run out of math and Spanish classes there, so I walked from my public school campus to nearby Lewis and Clark College to study differential equations, symbolic logic, and the plays of 1830s Spain.

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Shelley Gray Teaching

AUGUST 28, 2024

Do your students possess fraction sense? Fraction sense involves a deep, conceptual understanding of fractions as numbers. This goes far beyond simply shading parts of a whole or identifying numerators and denominators. It involves true, flexible understanding. Errors in fraction calculations can often be traced back to poor fraction sense. For example, think of a student who might add three-fourths and three-fourths and get six-eighths.

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Apple for the Teach

AUGUST 26, 2024

Looking for a creative and engaging way to help your students master multiplication? My new Superhero Color by Number resource is the perfect solution! Whether you're introducing multiplication facts or reinforcing them, these superhero-themed coloring pages will keep your students motivated and focused. What's Included? This resource features 8 unique color-by-number worksheets that cover multiplication facts from 3-10.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2024

New federal data on youth mental health offers a few silver linings, but experts caution these signs of progress don’t mean U.S. students are out of the storm. The CDC released the results of its biennial Youth Risk Behavior Survey earlier this month, highlighting changes in students’ responses from 2021 compared to 2023. Over those two years, the percentage of students overall who reported feeling persistent sadness fell slightly (by 2 percent).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

Key points: Students cultivate a sense of STEAM curiosity exploring new ideas 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Last summer, the Crockett Foundation took a group of middle school students to Orlando to participate in a full-stack development (coding) workshop at Oracle Labs.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 25, 2024

With classes about to begin for a new semester at colleges and universities across the world, instructors and students are preparing for the common experience of the first day of class. The first day of class of any given course is something that happens only once and can be over so quickly – perhaps too quickly to optimize the value and impact of that first day.

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 29, 2024

S uicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 15-24 1 , making it a critical issue that districts across the country have prioritized in their ongoing efforts to support student well-being. As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, it’s a reminder for school and district leaders to ensure that students always feel safe and supported in speaking up about their mental health struggles.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2024

When Tim Walz was announced as Kamala Harris’ running mate earlier this month, his ascendancy helped to elevate the idea of educators serving in public office. Walz, who served several terms in Congress before becoming the governor of Minnesota in 2018, is a former high school social studies teacher and football coach who, to this day, holds those identities close.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2024

Key points: Districts enhance strength within their communities by offering virtual academies i Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable Why blended learning is a top 12 way to help those most in need For more news on virtual learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Two remarkable high school teachers changed the course of my life at a time when academics were the least of my concerns.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 25, 2024

With classes about to begin for a new semester at colleges and universities across the world, instructors and students are preparing for the common experience of the first day of class. The first day of class of any given course is something that happens only once and can be over so quickly – perhaps too quickly to optimize the value and impact of that first day.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Austin, TX — Literacy First , a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to improving literacy outcomes for young learners, is excited to announce its expansion beyond Central Texas. In partnership with Chattanooga 2.0, Literacy First piloted its evidence-based tutoring program in Chattanooga, TN, during the 2023–2024 school year.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2024

EPS Learning , the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Education through a competitive bid process to offer fully funded access to its AI-powered EPS Reading Assistant for all elementary school teachers and students through the summer of 2025. Iowa’s $3 million investment is part of a state-wide initiative to improve reading outcomes for all elementary school students across 365 public school districts and 145 accredited nonpublic sch

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

What does eSports phenomenon mean for the broader educational landscape? Schools that embrace eSports are starting to see changes in student engagement and participation. eSports can be a powerful tool for inclusion, offering students who might not excel in traditional sports or academics a chance to shine. It’s also a way to bring a sense of community and school spirit into the classroom.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello , developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of early-age children’s books, and free access to the Ello app at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital to help support children hospitalized during their long-term care. In addition to books, this initiative includes literacy activities to help children’s learning journey and bring joy to their lives during their hospital stay

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