Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Feedback is critical for helping students enhance their conceptual knowledge and skills. Despite its value, with the time constraints and the large number of students in classrooms, providing focused, actionable, and timely feedback often feels unattainable. Feedback is an essential yet time-intensive task that artificial intelligence (AI) can effectively scale, ensuring every student receives the targeted support they need to confidently apply their learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As a novice teacher in 1999, I was grateful to have a colleague across the hall who was also new to the profession. We swapped stories, shared strategies, and commiserated about our shared challenges around lesson planning and staying in touch with students’ families.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2024

Of the nearly 10,000 students enrolled at Brookdale Community College in central New Jersey, about 17 percent are still in high school. Some of them travel to the campus during the school day to take courses in introductory English, history, psychology and sociology. Others stay right at their own secondary schools and learn from high school teachers who deliver college-course lessons.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

The role of instructional coach is a complicated position in education. It requires flexibility, self-reflection and a thick skin. Instructional coaches often work with the entire faculty of a school building — or, in some cases, an entire district. Just as teachers modify instruction each year when new students enter their classrooms, coaches modify their practices to meet the needs of different educators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 16, 2024

Digital storytelling is a modern form of storytelling that uses digital tools and multimedia elements to craft and convey narratives. It blends traditional storytelling with digital technologies, allowing stories to be told through various digital formats, including videos, podcasts, blogs, social media, interactive websites, and multimedia presentations.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

This post originally appeared on Brainly’s blog and is republished here with permission. In the U.S, teachers are outnumbered on average 16 students to 1 teacher in the classroom (though this number can be as high as 23 to 1 in states such as California ). According to a recent study , this ratio has stayed stable for years, but teachers are under more pressure and are working more hours than ever before – an average of 52-58 hours per week.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2024

2023 was the hottest year ever recorded on the planet — by far. More than halfway in, 2024 is on track to exceed it, with June the hottest month on record and July 22 the hottest day. Everyone is feeling it — energy bills are up, social plans are disrupted, sleep and exercise are more elusive. In early care and education, children and caregivers are finding that it’s disrupting their everyday routines and experiences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2024

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to 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

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eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key points: As we enjoy summer, we can’t forget school cybersecurity challenges It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology For more news on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub School’s out for summer but, for admins, there’s no final bell. Ransomware attacks in education are doubling year-on-year and the arrival of the summer holidays doesn’t mean to expect fewer attacks.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Writing centers on college campuses have been around for more than 100 years , and they’re both a resource for students doing assignments and a symbol of the importance in higher education of learning to express yourself in text. But as generative AI tools like ChatGPT sweep into mainstream business tools, promising to draft properly-formatted text from simple prompts and the click of a button, new questions are rising about what role writing centers should play — or whether they will be needed

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

As the lazy days of summer start to dwindle, it’s time to trade in beach reads for textbooks and flip-flops for sensible shoes. The upcoming semester is looming like a deadline in the distance, slowly but surely creeping closer. But fear not! This year, you have a secret tool in your back-to-school arsenal: AI. Imagine having a digital assistant that never sleeps, helping you draft syllabi, create lesson plans, and even answer those tricky student emails.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Technology is everywhere in a district, from operational buildings and grounds down to the classroom. Just as tech is so well integrated in the many functions of a school, IT leaders need to be integrated in strategic planning to keep these systems running. The Consortium for School Networking’s Framework of Essential Skills looks at where technology leaders are involved and whether they have a voice and understanding of district strategic planning and how technology is a part of that planning.

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Skills Educational Technologies Technology Schools 106

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key points: Building science literacy skills takes creativity and grit 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity 4 essential resources for building research skills in high school For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2024

The first day of high school is usually filled with icebreakers, like the classic, two truths and a lie. Two truths and one lie I often share with my class are: I am a physics teacher I hate science I love dogs The lie, unfortunately, is that I love dogs — they’re fine; I’m just not a pet person. In this case, I really am a physics teacher who, at one point , hated science; in fact, I spent the better part of the past decade trying to escape it.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2024

As the lazy days of summer start to dwindle, it’s time to trade in beach reads for textbooks and flip-flops for sensible shoes. The upcoming semester is looming like a deadline in the distance, slowly but surely creeping closer. But fear not! This year, you have a secret tool in your back-to-school arsenal: AI. Imagine having a digital assistant that never sleeps, helping you draft syllabi, create lesson plans, and even answer those tricky student emails.

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Syllabus Assignments Feedback Teaching Assistants 111

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

For K–12 schools that have opted into the Google ecosystem, the magic acronym these days may well be EDLA. Google’s Enterprise Device Licensing Agreement makes cutting-edge applications and capabilities readily available across a range of devices, such as LG’s recently released CreateBoard TR3DK. Thanks to its EDLA compatibility, teachers already familiar with Google Drive can easily store and share files, access teaching tools and incorporate those tools into their classroom activities through

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Key points: Piaget’s theory emphasizes developmental readiness and individualized instruction 5 educators share insights into teaching and learning Equitable learning with small-group instruction and student-tracking For more news on instructional strategies, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is important to understand how students think and learn so as to be able to teach effectively.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Educator wellness is more than buzzwords. Living a well-balanced and fully engaged life is essential for building a safe, supportive and collaborative school culture that positively impacts both student achievement and teacher retention. Learn the 4 dimensions of educator wellness and how they can help strengthen work-life balance and teacher efficacy.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

A junior-level nursing student confided in me during one of my clinical rounds on the first day of the clinical rotation that she felt uneasy handling a “difficult” patient. The patient talked to himself, was aggressive, suspicious of everyone, and suffered from schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a “brain disorder that affects how people think, feel, and perceive.

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Resourceaholic

AUGUST 16, 2024

I have a pretty extension collection of old maths books. Theyre very cheap to pick up in second hand bookstores, and the only thing stopping me from buying them all the time is the lack of space in my house! I was browsing through A New Course in Algebra this morning. Its from 1959, so not particularly old compared to some other textbooks in my collection.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Key points: With the right AI tools, teachers can enhance their classroom instruction Tracking AI in education Enhancing learning through AI and human educators For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Teaching is an uphill battle that grows harder and more exacting as the years roll by. Between budgetary constraints, bandwidth crunches, and a constantly changing syllabus, teachers have their hands full when it comes to structuring and building their class’s lessons a

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The Moffatt Girls

AUGUST 10, 2024

Get ready to elevate your math time with the Kindergarten Math Board Games by Standards ! If you are looking for a fun way to practice math standards, then this is your go-to resource. These NO PREP (Print and Play) games are designed to make reviewing math skills EASY and FUN one standard at a time. What’s Included in the Kindergarten Math Board Games Bundle?

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

A junior-level nursing student confided in me during one of my clinical rounds on the first day of the clinical rotation that she felt uneasy handling a “difficult” patient. The patient talked to himself, was aggressive, suspicious of everyone, and suffered from schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a “brain disorder that affects how people think, feel, and perceive.

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Resourceaholic

AUGUST 10, 2024

@MrsMathematica is stepping up to a Head of Maths role for the first time and asked on Twitter what preparation she could do this summer. I've had this post in draft for a while so I thought it would be a good opportunity to share it. It hope it might be helpful to other teachers in the same position.A Head of Maths role has two sides to it: people management and operations.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Key points: Post-covid, many states turned to online tutoring to fill learning gaps Tech investments determine school success Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success For more news on tutoring, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Although most online tutoring solutions claim to provide high-impact tutoring, less than one-third follow the design principles for identifying high-impact tutoring, according to a new report analyzing the effectiveness and cre

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2024

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In her two years of high school at Dearborn Public Schools’ Virtual K-12 school, rising junior Weaam AlAliyi has already learned about computer programming, understanding algorithms, and data analysis in three computer science courses. Weaam believes computer science courses in high school are critical in preparing students for higher education and the modern workforce.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Key points: It’s key to establish a remote classroom that keeps students engaged Prioritizing social growth during online learning Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on online learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub If the last several years have taught educators anything, it’s that teachers don’t necessarily need to be in a physical classroom with kids in the seats to be effective.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2024

NEW YORK — 3P Learning, a global leader in online education for school-aged students, announces Mathletics , the company’s math program for intermediate learners, has achieved Level II certification under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Mathletics also earned the ISTE Seal this spring. These acknowledgments, granted to programs demonstrating exceptional quality and evidence-based positive impact on student success, come as education leaders double down on programs shown to increase

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Holland, Michigan – GMB, a planning, architecture, engineering, enrollment marketing, and branding firm serving schools and universities, has announced a new brand to support their evolving organization. GMB has recently expanded its service offerings for clients in education and is focused on equipping and empowering students to build a better future of abundance.

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Education Knowledge Accessibility Schools 141

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics practice to foundational reading instruction this school year. This update strengthens eSpark’s already strong alignment with the science of reading. The eSpark Reading Lab brings advanced speech recognition and analysis technologies to the award-winning eSpark platform, beginning with a six-week phonics scope and sequence for the back-to-school season.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 15, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 30, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! If you teach, you know about learning outcomes. Unless you inherited your courses from someone else, you’ve developed lists of them. You’ve probably had to submit these lists to the administration to be reviewed and possibly revised.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 15, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 30, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! If you teach, you know about learning outcomes. Unless you inherited your courses from someone else, you’ve developed lists of them. You’ve probably had to submit these lists to the administration to be reviewed and possibly revised.

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Learning Outcomes Instructors Learning Teaching Philosophy 59

eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2024

Key points: Information literacy skills can help students navigate the array of disinformation scenarios in the digital world 5 news literacy resources for students Adding AI to your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum For more news on information literacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub From New York to Texas, the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. colleges have become a flashpoint for viral disinformation, from falsely attributed “Jewish genocide” chants to debunked cla

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