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Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI

eSchool News

Key points: Edtech tools can be a valuable resource to build media literacy skills Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators How to help students build critical success skills For more news on media literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape.

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This school is using ‘Shark Tank’ to teach research and presentation skills

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Teachers at Holly Pond Middle School are turning to a popular reality TV show as inspiration to get students interested in flexing their research and presentation skills. Gambrill said he believes the reality TV idea is a relatable, tangible way to both engage students and teach them the tangible benefits of the skills they’ll be using.

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Kenneth C. Griffin Donates $2 Million to Nonprofit Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program to Strengthen South Florida’s Teacher Pipeline

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. $65,000 from Morgan Stanley , in support of Achieve Miamis financial literacy and career readiness programs, which equip students in the organizations Achieve Scholars program with essential money management skills for financial independence and future success.

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How the Internet Neighborhood is Like Any Other Community

Ask a Tech Teacher

Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. Because of this, educators have come to expect students to participate actively in the learning process and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to life.

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The 7 questions every new teacher should be able to answer

eSchool News

They were concerned that hiring teachers with the right skills now can save a district a lot of money in staff development later. As I wrote in my last column , the traditional skill we have valued in teachers when paper was the dominant media—the ability to transfer knowledge of a subject—is becoming less important.

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Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow

eSchool News

It is a dynamic, interconnected space where knowledge flows freely, and learners are active participants in their educational journey. Innovations nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. The Internet of Things (IoT) also offers tremendous benefits for educators.

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5 strategies to build better information literacy in students

eSchool News

Thanks to the internet, we now have all the world’s knowledge at our fingertips. The internet is an inescapable part of our students’ lives. We live in the age of information. It’s pretty astounding when you take the time to consider it. This presents educators with a difficult problem.

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