eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

Key points: Educators want more training and clearer policies when it comes to AI use A taxonomy for using AI in education How to combat misuse of AI in student writing For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Fifty percent of educators reported an increase in AI usage, by both students and teachers, over the 2023 – 24 school year, according to The 2024 Educator AI Report: Perceptions, Practices, and Potential, from Imagine Learning , a digital curriculum solutions prov

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

Westminster Christian School CIO Omar Valerio is so focused on cybersecurity that he’s essentially turned his office into his very own security operations center. Two video displays mounted on his walls and four desktop monitors provide real-time views of network traffic and security monitoring tools that alert him to potential threats. For Valerio, security is paramount because K–12 schools face a continuous onslaught of cyberattacks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 11, 2024

Last summer, I helped my niece create a cookie stand. She learned not only about baking but how to budget for supplies, manage earnings, and communicate with customers, which taught her money management while boosting her confidence in handling real-life business scenarios. These are the soft skills associated with financial literacy. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has put them together into an article to remind students–and teachers what students should know when they leave high school: Pre

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2024

Key points: Reflection, rest, and positive habits help teachers reset after a busy year Amid burnout, teachers are ready to embrace AI An alarming number of educators are jumping ship For more news on teacher well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Most of a teacher’s time and energy are tied up in the classroom. Throughout the year, we pour ourselves into constructing lessons, exploring new tools, and fostering a sense of curiosity and creativity in our students.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2024

For the last year, EdSurge has been showcasing students enrolled in teacher preparation programs to understand who is going into teaching today — and why. In each profile, we hand the mic over to an aspiring educator, letting them explain, in their own words, what drew them into this career path and why they’ve stuck with it. The series, called “ America’s Future Teachers ,” comes at a time when the teaching profession is in turmoil.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Nationwide, pollinators are in trouble. After years of steady decline, 2022 to 2023 marked a 37 percent loss of managed bee colonies in the United States, according to the nonprofit Bee Informed Partnership. At Fulton County Schools’ Innovation Academy in Georgia, high school biotechnology teacher Bob Kuhn helps students in grades 10 through 12 to understand the bee situation.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2024

This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: AI has potential to free up educator time and deepen connections Despite guidance, generative AI remains a challenge for educators New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub At the Christensen Institute, we’ve long argued that when a technological innovation emerges, the path it follows i

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Edsurge

JULY 8, 2024

Students are missing a lot of classes. Chronic absenteeism, when a student misses at least 10 percent of the school year — which includes missing school for any reason, and not just unexcused absences — nearly doubled from 2019 to 2022. In May, the White House flagged chronic absenteeism as a national “challenge,” pointing toward its connection to lower reading and graduation levels.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2024

Emergency situations are simply a part of life, but schools now have a wider range of tech tools to help support the coordination and execution of their Incident Command System, or ICS. State-funded school districts across the country have been using this standardized approach to emergency response for almost two decades. The system has been required for all schools and school districts that receive government funding for emergency preparedness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2024

I’m going to share a story with you I heard from a colleague about Jessica, one of her star students in high school. This is a powerful reminder that academic success doesn’t translate to financial acumen. Jessica excelled in math and science, was the captain of the debate team, and had her sights set on attending a prestigious university.

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2024

Key points: Districts are continuing to explore different edtech tools and resources CoSN names 9 edtech hurdles, trends, and tools Classroom tech: The new and the tried-and-true of 2024 For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub On average, K-12 school districts access 2,739 edtech tools over the entire school year, according to Edtech Top 40 , a report on the usage of digital solutions, tools, and resources in K-12 districts, schools and classrooms during the 202

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2024

There’s a new battle raging in the long-running war over costly college textbooks , one that may strike a serious blow to the textbook subscription programs promoted by publishers and criticized by student advocates. The U.S. Department of Education recently started reevaluating financial aid regulations from 2016 that effectively allow colleges to automatically bill students for books and supplies as long as those materials meet criteria that include being sold at below competitive market rates

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Technology was already helping 14-year-old Makenzie Gilkison manage her dyslexia. Now, she has even more powerful tools at her disposal, thanks to artificial intelligence. She urges students and teachers to use tools that level the playing field for students, whether or not they’ve been diagnosed with a disability as she has. AI in education strategist Holly Clark, author of “The AI Infused Classroom,” shares even deeper knowledge about the ways AI tools can help students without leading to misu

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2024

When a student at my school was injured in a sports event, it became painfully clear how little she and her family understood what their next steps should be. A friend put together this “A Student’s Guide to Understanding Personal Injury Law” to provide other students in similar situations with an overview of the essential concepts and real-world applications of personal injury law: the basics recognizing unsafe conditions Insurance Policies more Personal Safety and Legal Right

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Teachers work more hours and experience more stress on the job than similar working adults. For their trouble, they earn less money on average than other workers whose jobs also require a college degree–and they are more likely to say their pay feels inadequate.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

Empathy, in course development, refers to an educator’s ability to understand the problems, needs, and desires a group of learners faces through research and inquisition. An inclusive learning environment is one where all students feel academically and intellectually supported, feel a sense of belonging and respect, and do not feel closed off from the rest of their peers.

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Whiteboard Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Augmented reality (AR) has emerged as a powerful tool that can transform the classroom experience. One app that stands out in this domain is 3D Bear , an innovative platform that makes great use of AR to make learning interactive and engaging. What is Augmented Reality? Augmented Reality (AR) overlays digital informationsuch as images, videos, or 3D modelsonto the real world, typically through a smartphone or tablet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2024

With the increased popularity of online tutors, the Ask a Tech Teacher team has come up with some guidelines to help you select the right one for your child: How to Choose the Right Online Tutor for Your Child As many as a third of kids are given a leg up in their learning efforts by professional tutors, so there’s a high chance you’re considering this option for your child.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2024

Key points: Students are motivated by academic excellence, personal growth, and development Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success 5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program For more news on learning trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub This press release originally appeared online. A recent survey of tutors, learners, and parents reveals an overwhelming drive across the board for more academic support, as well as a desire for flexi

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Faculty Focus

JULY 9, 2024

“Because most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’” ~ Marcus Aurelius Summer is a great time to reflect on the last academic year. As you do, consider, for a moment, all the things you were “voluntold” to do beyond your formal job description.

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Hot Lunch Tray

JULY 8, 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 12, 2024

Key points: Embracing smart technology is a necessity to prepare students for the future 9 in 10 K-12 tech leaders predict surge in IT workload 3 considerations to ensure a future-proof network For more news on IT innovations, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub The modern classroom is evolving, and technology is at the forefront of this transformation. Imagine a classroom where the lights automatically adjust to the optimal brightness for learning, where the air quality is constantly monitored to ens

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2024

Key points: IT leaders are increasingly in need of time, support, and training 9 in 10 K-12 tech leaders predict surge in IT workload 5 ways to combat tech fatigue and support student success For more news on IT trends, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Sometimes, when you ask a question, you get an answer that’s surprising and completely expected at the same time.

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2024

CRESCO (IA) & New York (NY), (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Counslr, the text-based mental health support mobile app, announced today that it has expanded its support into the State of Iowa through a partnership with Crestwood High School, part of the Howard-Winneshiek Community Schools. The partnership will empower students to prioritize mental health by enabling them to access unlimited texting sessions with Counslr’s licensed and vetted mental health support professionals, available on-demand,

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

While the acronym AI continued to take up the most oxygen in the convention hall this summer in Denver, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies continue to evolve as a practical classroom application as well. I was happy to have my annual VR state-of-play conversation Chris Klein, vice president of education at Avantis Education , who is frank about the potentials and pitfalls of these tools.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2024

Charlotte, NC— Texas’ Pine Tree Independent School District (PTISD) today announced an extension of its multi-year collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education. In this new phase of partnership, students in grades K-8 will this year return to classrooms that feature innovative science lessons powered by Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Carousel Digital Signage has achieved Level 1 Certification under the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP), a Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) program that makes governmental technology more secure, cost-effective and forward-looking. The Level 1 Certification approves and recommends Carousel Cloud for use with all state government agencies including higher education community colleges.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

Empathy, in course development, refers to an educator’s ability to understand the problems, needs, and desires a group of learners faces through research and inquisition. An inclusive learning environment is one where all students feel academically and intellectually supported, feel a sense of belonging and respect, and do not feel closed off from the rest of their peers.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 9, 2024

“Because most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’” ~ Marcus Aurelius Summer is a great time to reflect on the last academic year. As you do, consider, for a moment, all the things you were “voluntold” to do beyond your formal job description.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2024

When I look at the various articles and comments in the Teaching Professor collection, group work continues to be a regular topic. It’s proved itself an instructional method of equal parts possibilities and problems. From a well-designed and well-implemented group activity, students can have rich encounters with the content and learn the value of working collaboratively.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2024

When I look at the various articles and comments in the Teaching Professor collection, group work continues to be a regular topic. It’s proved itself an instructional method of equal parts possibilities and problems. From a well-designed and well-implemented group activity, students can have rich encounters with the content and learn the value of working collaboratively.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2024

Key points: At all levels, school and educator leadership should inspire and support 3 top priorities for K-12 administrators Moving from industrial education to deeper learning For more news on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Running a school district is a lot like conducting an orchestra; it’s all about bringing out the best in every player.

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