eSchool News
JANUARY 15, 2024
Key points: Early exposure to STEM education is critical for students See article: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten See article: Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea For more on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page In today’s fast-paced world, STEM education has become imperative for global progress.
Edsurge
JANUARY 16, 2024
When teachers think their students aren’t paying attention in class, they’re probably right. And that’s true even when instructors force students to put away their smartphones. That’s what Georgetown University professor Jeanine Turner found in her research about how tech has shaped social relationships. Her argument is that our internet-connected devices have changed the way people relate to others, even when devices are temporarily removed.
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EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 17, 2024
Educators, administrators and IT experts will kick off the new year with one of the biggest national ed tech conferences for K–12 educators: the Future of Education Technology Conference. Now in its 44th year, the conference will run from Jan. 23-26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. With seven tracks including assistive technology, campus leadership, coaching, IT and library media, the event promises something for everyone.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 15, 2024
Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment. Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, notifications, and
eSchool News
JANUARY 17, 2024
Key points: With or without AI, it’s possible to engage students in authentic learning experiences See article: Data really is the secret sauce in the K-12 classroom See article: Expanding ‘through-year’ assessments to boost achievement For more news on instructional strategies, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page There is a lot of excitement surrounding ChatGPT, the cutting-edge chatbot powered by OpenAI.
Edsurge
JANUARY 18, 2024
At the beginning of her now nearly 30-year career, Leslie M. Gauna was given a warning: Bilingual education wouldn’t be a viable career option in the long term. Yet nowadays the need for Spanish-speaking teachers in the United States is as strong as ever, with districts around the country struggling to hire them fast enough. The dearth of bilingual teachers is especially counterintuitive in Texas, where Gauna is a professor and where she conducted a qualitative research study on what she calls t
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
At Sumner County Schools, in middle Tennessee just north of Nashville, Chris Brown is already seeing the practical benefits of a recent network upgrade for the students, administrators and IT staff. For example, a 1,500-student high school in the district was able to make a vast improvement in the delivery of online testing, says Brown, assistant director of schools for information services.
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eSchool News
JANUARY 18, 2024
Key points: Improving family engagement methods can be challenging, but not impossible See article: 5 tips to increase parent engagement See article: 3 tips to cultivate meaningful parent engagement For more news on school communication, see eSN’s Educational Leadership page As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement. How could I get more parents and guardians to feel connected and interested in getting involved?
Edsurge
JANUARY 16, 2024
Sociologist Casey Stockstill spent two years observing “all the richness happening” inside a Head Start preschool in Madison, Wisconsin. Then, she figured, she ought to look at one other early learning program, for good measure. The Madison preschools shared much in common. Though one was funded by the federal Head Start program and the other was private, they both had five-star quality ratings from the state, hired experienced educators, used play-based curricula and followed similar routines.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 18, 2024
People might understand K–12 education, and people might understand IT. But in today’s K–12 landscape, you need to understand both. Whether they aspire to leadership positions or simply want to make a meaningful difference in their school systems, understanding the intersection of IT and education — particularly how technology empowers teachers and students to thrive — has never been more imperative.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 18, 2024
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 week, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy! Q: I teach Spanish and need a quick way to add accents to words. Can you help? A: You can go through the symbols library, but there’s an easier way.
eSchool News
JANUARY 17, 2024
Key points: STEM’s hands-on approach helps multilingual learners grasp concepts easily See article: 5 practical ways to support English learners in the classroom See article: How to help ESL students improve writing skills For more news on English language learners, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page STEM education brings benefits to all students, especially multilingual learners (MLs) whose primary language is not English.
Edsurge
JANUARY 19, 2024
Last year, the U.S. Department of Education reported that Black educators make up approximately 9 percent of the teacher workforce , of which a majority are Black women. A group that is often studied but left out of conversations, we wanted to intentionally facilitate spaces for Black women across and outside the gender spectrum and learn more about their experiences in this climate, as much recent research covers pre-pandemic educator experiences.
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2024
Centralized management of every network component is a dream for all network managers. The famous “single pane of glass” (so named back when displays had actual glass in them) for configuration, security, monitoring, troubleshooting and reporting promised to reduce the effort spent on network management, shorten the time to resolve problems and give a global overview of traffic throughout a network.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 19, 2024
If your third grader has to write a report about landforms, try these websites: Continents explained (with humor) Explore the Colorado Geography Games Geography Quiz Game Geologic movies–great and fun Landforms—matching games, etc. Mapping Game Rainforest life—people, etc. Rainforest tree house—virtual game Rainforest—Enchanted Learning Rainforests The Colorado River Virtual tour–undersea If any of these website links don’t work, please click here for an update.
eSchool News
JANUARY 16, 2024
Key points: Inquiry-based learning helps students connect math to real-world relevancy See article: How schools can respond to ChatGPT with inquiry-based learning See article: I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom? For more news on inquiry-based learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page One of the joys of being an educator is embracing all the differences every student brings to the classroom, while teaching them to celebrate those unique traits in themselv
Edsurge
JANUARY 17, 2024
My grandparents were migrant farm workers, cherry pickers and hops harvesters. Though both were born in Texas, their Mexican identity and socioeconomic status determined their day-to-day lives, but not their future. I’ve come to realize there is an unspoken pride in our family that is rooted in the Latine experience of the American Dream. My grandparents knew education was the pathway out of low wages and difficult working conditions, hence why my grandfather decided to work as a janitor at a pu
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 14, 2024
This article highlights strategies employed across varied disciplines, and at various levels, at the University of Arizona and demonstrates that a “career everywhere” approach is effective in meeting the complementary but unique needs of students and educators related to career readiness in higher education. What follows are suggestions and real examples of teaching and career development strategies adopted by multiple educators at a large, R1, land grant, HSI university.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 17, 2024
Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools In recent years, mindfulness has gained significant traction, not just in adults’ lives but also in educational settings. Incorporating mindfulness practices in schools has proven beneficial for students’ well-being, emotional regulation, and academic success. Let’s explore why and how mindfulness practices are making their way into classrooms worldwide.
eSchool News
JANUARY 18, 2024
Key points: Occupational therapy addresses many more skills than most people realize See article: Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery See article: When it comes to learning loss, don’t reinvent the wheel For more news on learning loss, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page Over three years since the pandemic’s onset, students’ social, emotional, and academic development have clearly suffered.
Edsurge
JANUARY 19, 2024
Students have different reasons for enrolling in university and in pushing to complete their degree. A deeper understanding of their motivating factors can help universities adjust communications with future prospective students, as well as inform additional services they can provide to ensure that students are successful while in university through to graduation.
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 16, 2024
Calvin and Hobbes has been my favorite comic strip ever since I discovered it in my youth. The comic strip was unique in its visuals, hilarious, and highly relatable. As I continue to revisit the strip, the characteristics that I loved it for when I was young remain. However, I now find myself drawn to the strip’s depth – particularly the power of Calvin’s imagination.
Apple for the Teach
JANUARY 18, 2024
Hey, incredible teacher friends! Brace yourselves for a math adventure like no other it's a party with our Penguin-Themed Multiplication Color by Number resource! Imagine penguins, pencils, and multiplication madness. Ready to dive into the coolest math experience ever? Let's get started! Penguin Math Multiplication Color by Number Worksheets : This resource features 8 penguin-themed multiplication fact color-by-number pages and answer keys.
eSchool News
JANUARY 16, 2024
Key points: Effective social-emotional development includes families and teachers See article: Using SEL to support before- and after-school programs See article: Schools are key to solving mental health equity gaps For more news on social-emotional development, visit eSN’s SEL page Everyone had that favorite teacher; the one who inspired your confidence to succeed or fostered love of a certain subject.
Autism Classroom Resources
JANUARY 18, 2024
Whole group instruction is often one of the most challenging parts of working in a special education classroom, particularly in a self-contained classroom. Sometimes just keeping students engaged throughout the group time is the first challenge. But even when you get them engaged, how do you assure that they are learning? Why Bother with Whole Group Instruction?
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 18, 2024
When I started as an adjunct faculty member, I had no teaching experience. I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. Now, with nearly 20 years of teaching experience, and nine working as an educational developer, I know that while those planning steps are needed, they are not t
Time 4 Kindergarten
JANUARY 17, 2024
Fostering active participation is a crucial aspect of effective teaching. However, as teachers, we often encounter situations where young learners hesitate to raise their hands. There are several reasons as to why a student may not want to participate. Shyness and Social Anxiety Language Development Challenges Fear of Making Mistakes Lack of Understanding Overstimulation or distractions Shyness and Social Anxiety For many children, kindergarten is the beginning of a child's formal education jour
eSchool News
JANUARY 19, 2024
Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? For more news on E-rate, visit eSN’s IT Leadership page In an era where technology plays a pivotal role in education, the expiration of the E-rate program’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding poses a significant threat to underserved schools
The Applicious Teacher
JANUARY 15, 2024
Looking for fun and engaging ideas for teaching fractions in your 2nd-grade classroom? This post includes tons of ideas for fraction activities for your 2nd-grade classroom! We came back from Winter Break ready for a new unit in math. After literal months of double-digit addition and subtraction, we (me and my students!) were ready for some new math content.
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 18, 2024
When I started as an adjunct faculty member, I had no teaching experience. I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. Now, with nearly 20 years of teaching experience, and nine working as an educational developer, I know that while those planning steps are needed, they are not t
Apple for the Teach
JANUARY 15, 2024
Hey fabulous educators! Guess what? It's that time again our weekly giveaway is here, and I'm thrilled to share the excitement with you! Teacher Giveaway Alert! It's that time again we're giving one lucky teacher the chance to score a $25 Teachers pay Teachers gift card! Don't miss out on the opportunity to add to your teaching resources. Join our weekly giveaway, and let's turn your TpT wishlist into reality!
eSchool News
JANUARY 19, 2024
Key points: Improving student learning is critical–here are some recent learning trends See article: 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 See article: Innovative ideas for school libraries For more news on student learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page It goes without saying that improving student learning and helping student achieve their learning goals have always been a priority for classroom teachers and educators.
Not so Wimpy Teacher
JANUARY 14, 2024
Teachers are always on the hunt for easy spelling activities. You want something fun that students will enjoy. But it has to be simple to implement. No one wants to clean up sand or shaving cream every week. You also want it to be effective at helping students learn their spelling words. So, we created a FREE resource to help. This new resource includes FREE Spelling Activities for students in grades 2-5.
Faculty Focus
JANUARY 14, 2024
This article highlights strategies employed across varied disciplines, and at various levels, at the University of Arizona and demonstrates that a “career everywhere” approach is effective in meeting the complementary but unique needs of students and educators related to career readiness in higher education. What follows are suggestions and real examples of teaching and career development strategies adopted by multiple educators at a large, R1, land grant, HSI university.
Edsurge
JANUARY 18, 2024
NEW YORK — Loyal Harmoni Harris travels every day to Bronx Regional High School, where she learns emotional, motor and language skills. Loyal is a bit younger than the other students at the high school — in fact, she’s only 2 years old. That’s because Loyal is part of a unique New York City program called LYFE — Living for the Young Family Through Education.
eSchool News
JANUARY 15, 2024
Key points: District leaders must invest in robust data systems to understand absenteeism risks and patterns See article: What a 4-day school week might mean for your district See article: How to work for equity of access in classrooms For more news on school management, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page More children than ever are skipping school.
eSchool News
JANUARY 19, 2024
PHOENIX, Ariz. — At its recent Impact 2024 conference, Bluum , a leading provider of education technology, unveiled five new solutions designed to address the biggest challenges in education today. The latest customizable selections of hardware, software, and services from Bluum aim to help educators increase and improve enrollment, keep schools safe and informed, and deliver curriculum innovation for K-12 and higher education.
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