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5 tips I’m excited to share with first-year teachers

eSchool News

Key points: Seeking support from experienced teachers goes a long way in building confidence Technology, student engagement, and balance are all key to a successful first year See related article: 55 back-to-school tips and insights for a great year I’ll never forget my first day as a teacher. I was so excited to begin my career teaching kindergarten students who were deaf or hard of hearing.

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Why Educators Should Lean in to AI to Better Support Students

Edsurge

Plato once quoted Socrates lamenting that, “If men learn this, it will implant forgetfulness in their souls; they will cease to exercise memory because they rely on that which is written.”1 The ancient philosopher was speaking, of course, of the latest technology in the B.C. era: hand-written scrolls. As humans, we’ve always had a somewhat complicated history with invention.

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Schools Can Protect Student Privacy in Augmented, Virtual and Extended Reality Tools

EdTech Magazine

In some modern K–12 classrooms, students can travel to Egypt to explore the pyramids or treat patients in hyper-realistic simulations of medical environments, all without leaving their classrooms. Augmented, mixed, virtual or extended reality technologies make these scenarios possible. They use realistic 3D graphical interfaces that allow students to deeply immerse themselves in learning like never before.

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Dozens of Online Resources for Assessment

Ask a Tech Teacher

Assessment of student work is a crucial aspect of learning. It helps students recognize important lesson goals and teachers gauge understanding. While multiple choice, short answer, and essays are still proven methods, there are many alternatives teachers can use for their particular student group. Here are some you can look into–and all online: Easy CBM Educreations –video a whiteboard explanation of how students are completing a task (app) Edulastic –formative assessments; work on

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Schools are key to solving mental health equity gaps

eSchool News

Key points: Students’ mental health concerns are at an all-time high–but access to resources is severely lacking Equitable access to mental health resources drives academic performance and success See related article: Effective SEL instruction isn’t possible without this key element Kids are facing a crisis unlike anything the U.S. has ever seen as young people face staggering rates of anxiety, depression and suicide.

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How Many English Learners Graduate From High School? It Depends Where They Live

Edsurge

When Mayra Valtierrez talks about the students in New Mexico public schools who are learning English, one thing becomes clear: It’s an incredibly diverse population. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. The New Mexico Public Education Department is tasked with serving not only students who have grown up speaking Spanish but also Native American children who are learning English and newcomers from other countries.

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The Potential of AI and ChatGPT: Empowering Learning and Communication in the Digital Age 

Faculty Focus

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). AI technologies are designed to simulate human intelligence and perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language and engaging in interactive conversation.

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And the winners of the 2023 K-12 Hero Awards are…

eSchool News

eSchool Media is pleased to announce the three winners of the 2023 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards , which honors educators for their exemplary use of innovative edtech to support student learning: John Arthur , 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School in Salt Lake City, Utah Dr. Jesus Jara , superintendent of Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada Tom Lamont , painting and design technology instructor at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT) in Massachu

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How to Drive Student Success With Creative Generative AI Tools in the Classroom: Part 2

Edsurge

This article is the second of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Read the first article here. The first two principles focused on how to ensure that the AI tool not only fits with existing technology and workflows but equips students for their futures. These next three principles provide guidance on what to consider in your AI tool evaluation.

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Navigating Heated Classroom Discussions: Tips for Educators 

Faculty Focus

There are times when course material can unexpectedly ignite charged classroom discussions that leave both students and teachers feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. It is incumbent upon instructors to approach these types of discussions with care by creating a classroom atmosphere based on respect, open dialogue, and active engagement. The following guide offers tips and ideas for how to handle those “hot moments,” offensive remarks, or emotionally laden classroom discussions that educators may

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Tech Tip #57: How to Create a Chart Really Fast

Ask a Tech Teacher

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy! Q: What’s the easiest way to introduce 3rd graders to Excel charts? A: When students have gone through the spreadsheet basics and feel like that scary interface (with the blank boxes and letters and numbers) isn’t so scary, you’re ready to crea

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How immersive technology can empower students (and teachers) to learn

eSchool News

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. For students, immersive technology can make abstract concepts tangible through interactive visuals.

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How to Encourage Viewpoint Diversity in Classrooms

Edsurge

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Robert Groven, director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League, has been coaching high school debate competitions for more than 30 years, and he’s noticed a marked shift in student behavior in the past decade or so. During debate exercises, there’s been a “consolidation” around points of view that are more left-leaning, he says, and a reluctance to make the case for extreme right-leaning positions.

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Success in the Classroom: Leading a Diverse Student Body 

Faculty Focus

There is more responsibility than ever for college faculty to deliver outstanding instruction in the classroom. According to the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) , today’s universities lean on strong teaching skills from their instructors, including adjunct instructors, and research shows a direct correlation between classroom management skills and higher retention rates and increased on-time graduation rates.

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What You Might Have Missed in September–What’s up in October

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the most-read posts for the month of October: 9 Online Resources to Assist with ESL and ELL Tech Tip #14: Desktop Icons Disappear? Photoshop for Fifth Graders–Auto-fixes Tech Ed Resources–Mentoring and Coaching 12 Online Resources About 3D Printing What do Parents Ask About Technology in Education? Tech Tip #109 Five-second Backup Easy Photo Editing in MS Word 8 Online Resources for Animation How to Find Reliable Internet Sources Here’s a preview of what’s coming up in Octob

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Five action steps to shrink the digital divide

eSchool News

Key points: Reliable in-home high-speed internet is a essential, yet many low-income households do not have access Key actions can help eliminate barriers and ensure access See related article: High-speed internet is a basic necessity–not a luxury–when it comes to learning New research examining national attitudes toward home broadband and the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which offers discounts on home internet service and related equipment to low-income families, provides insi

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The Role of the Substitute Teacher Needs an Overhaul

Edsurge

Education experts were raising questions and expressing concerns about teaching shortages long before COVID-19 came into the picture, but the pandemic exacerbated the issue. With stressful working conditions, low wages and health risks, many teachers have been making their exit — and with particularly acute shortages for substitute teachers , it’s been tough to find long-term solutions.

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Success in the Classroom: Leading a Diverse Student Body 

Faculty Focus

There is more responsibility than ever for college faculty to deliver outstanding instruction in the classroom. According to the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) , today’s universities lean on strong teaching skills from their instructors, including adjunct instructors, and research shows a direct correlation between classroom management skills and higher retention rates and increased on-time graduation rates.

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Is Cyberbullying Illegal in Your State?

Gaggle Speaks

Social media and mobile technology has made it easy for bullies to continue their behavior on every corner of the internet. We’ve shared some tactics that students and adults can use to prepare for and react to cyberbullying that happens on school-provided technology. Sometimes, however, these efforts don’t curtail the harassment, and the time comes to consider legal action.

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Your district’s cyber safety needs help–here’s how to fix it

eSchool News

Key points: Schools will likely remain the targets of cyberattacks for years to come Districts must prepare themselves by implementing strong cyber practices for their systems See related article: As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount There is no question that cybersecurity threats such as ransomware continue to pummel the education system, with the White House estimating that at least eight K-12 school districts faced “significant cyberattacks” during the last schoo

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Readers Respond: Does Fixing the Leaky STEM Pipeline Require Calculus To Adapt?

Edsurge

The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. Whether students can successfully flow through the pipeline to fill vital jobs in the country may have significance for the national interest , according to some observers. So what would it take to make STEM truly open to would-be future scientists?

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Navigating Heated Classroom Discussions: Tips for Educators 

Faculty Focus

There are times when course material can unexpectedly ignite charged classroom discussions that leave both students and teachers feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. It is incumbent upon instructors to approach these types of discussions with care by creating a classroom atmosphere based on respect, open dialogue, and active engagement. The following guide offers tips and ideas for how to handle those “hot moments,” offensive remarks, or emotionally laden classroom discussions that educators may

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Seth Bodnar’s Journey from Green Beret to UM President

EAB

Podcast Seth Bodnar’s Journey from Green Beret to UM President Episode 167. October 3, 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.

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5 tech tools for kinesthetic learners

eSchool News

Key points: It’s key to remember that students need to move–and that’s OK There are a number of edtech tools that encourage students to move around while reinforcing important learning concepts See related article: 5 edtech tools to save time this year Educators often share a useful mantra: “The mind can only absorb what the bottom can endure.

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The Child Care Cliff, A Cautionary Tale

Edsurge

This was originally published by Early Learning Nation.

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The Potential of AI and ChatGPT: Empowering Learning and Communication in the Digital Age 

Faculty Focus

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). AI technologies are designed to simulate human intelligence and perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language and engaging in interactive conversation.

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Inside A Community College’s Streamlined, Custom Enrollment Data Warehouse Implementation

EAB

Inside A Community College’s Streamlined, Custom Enrollment Data Warehouse Implementation Case Study: North Iowa Area Community College About North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is a public community college in Mason City, Iowa with 2,500 students, about half of whom attend full-time. Quick Facts Automated accuracy auditing of enrollment data from Canvas and Colleague Extensive CIO input during implementation and setup Decreased demand on IR since enrollment dashboards now update automatic

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5 steps to help students with reading-based learning differences

eSchool News

Key points: Dyslexic students often incur additional stress in the classroom Using different learning tools and regular communication can help students’ comfort levels See related article: The intersection of the science of reading and edtech Reading-based learning differences such as dyslexia can pose unique challenges for students in school. These challenges, however, aren’t indicative of a student’s intelligence or potential.

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Teacher Giveaway! Monthly $100 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway - October 2023

Apple for the Teach

Teacher Giveaway I am teaming up with some of my favorite Teachers pay Teachers friends to bring you another giveaway for teachers! GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Prize: $100 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway Organized by: Kelly Malloy (An Apple for the Teacher) Co-hosts: An Apple for the Teacher , The FroggyFactory , TheBeezyTeacher , Mrs. Wennings Clasroom , A Teacher and her Cat , It's a Teacher Thing , The Monkey Market , Mickey's Place , Homeschool Style-Katie Ring , Paula's Primary Classroom , J

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Slow Motion Video in the Classroom

Brown Bag Teacher

There is so much technology in the classroom now. I love to make sure I take advantage of it whenever I can. Science is one of those subjects my little learners absolutely love. Slow motion video makes science for accessible for all of our students. So – let’s talk about it. How Does Slow Motion Video Work? As our young scientists are exploring, planning, implementing their plans, and watching the experiment, so much can get lost in the moment.

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Americans’ trust in higher ed has reached a new low. Here’s how to navigate the ongoing confidence crisis.

EAB

Blogs Americans’ trust in higher ed has reached a new low. Here’s how to navigate the ongoing confidence crisis. Gallup’s most recent poll revealed a concerning trend: only 36 percent of Americans have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education. This decline is not a new development, with trust steadily eroding over the past eight years.

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District leaders: Act now to avoid financial disasters after COVID relief funding ends

eSchool News

Key points: Careful budget diagnosis and prioritization is essential as districts near the ESSER expiration in 2024 So many schools have unmet needs, and financial disasters would negatively impact those already-serious funding situations See related article: As COVID relief spending deadlines loom, one district moves ahead with an uncommon tech plan Among all institutions impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, few faced challenges as profound and fast-moving as America’s public schools.

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Printable Halloween Masks

Kitchen Table Classroom

Free printable Halloween masks for kids to color and wear for an easy Halloween craft. The post Printable Halloween Masks appeared first on The Kitchen Table Classroom.

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Establishing a Future-Ready Technological Infrastructure in K-12 Schools

k12 Techrepairs

The landscape of K-12 education is increasingly being shaped by advancements in technology. Given the dynamic nature of technological progress, it is imperative for schools to adopt sustainable and scalable strategies. This article will outline key considerations and best practices for creating a future-proof technological foundation in educational institutions. 1.

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We asked 3,800+ graduate and adult students about their program preferences. Here’s what they shared.

EAB

Blogs We asked 3,800+ graduate and adult students about their program preferences. Here’s what they shared. Insights from EAB’s new survey of 3,800 graduate and adult learners Earlier this year, our Adult Learner Recruitment team surveyed more than 3,800 current and prospective graduate students and adult learners to learn more about their motivations and expectations when evaluating program options.

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Empowering educators through holistic teacher PD

eSchool News

Key points: Educators are stretched thin, but empowerment is key to battling burnout Empowering teachers means providing them a wide range of strategies, tools, resources, and opportunities See related article: 3 innovative ways to help teachers feel engaged and valued I vividly remember 20 years ago when I first entered the education field as an elementary school teacher.

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Which is Better: Solid Study Routines or Learning Variety?

Lab to Class

Education, especially formalized education in schools, has long held that in order for students to learn effectively, they must have solid study routines, consistent teachers, and unified textbooks. Clearly, with almost all educational institutions supporting the idea of consistency, there must be myriad benefits to focusing on routine, habit, and consistency when studying.

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