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What to know about the newest cyberattack strategy putting K-12 schools at risk

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Data breaches can cost students, parents, and teachers thousands of dollars (or more); cripple entire school districts digital infrastructure, and, in the case of a politically motivated attacker, even target public officials.

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The Internet of Things is coming to your school

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Internet of Things devices are cropping up in schools everywhere. After being introduced to the Internet of Things (IoT) by a local software company, Tiffany Davis’ first instinct was to consider what the concept would look like in the K-12 setting. “It IT is taking note — and so are students. Students create.

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How to Find Reliable Internet Sources

Ask a Tech Teacher

Reliable internet sources are the same as those you would search for in the library. They have a bias, but it shouldn’t be motivated by money These next three require subjective interpretation from researchers and a cursory investigation into their information: net networks, internet service providers, organizations–traditionally.

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Why Sending Students Home with Writing Assignments Might Not Be The Best Idea

Catlin Tucker

1 Hard to Motivate After a Long Day at School After spending six to seven hours in a structured, often high-pressure academic environment, students face the additional burden of homework. As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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Poor math scores could be a result of student burnout

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The students queried are participants in this year’s MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), an annual internet-based, intensive math modeling contest organized by SIAM. For 35 percent of respondents, getting a scholarship or a good-paying job was a motivating factor.

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Edtech trends are enabling more diverse learning

eSchool News

Digital learning tools include any program, app, or technology that can be accessed via an internet connection. (2) Self-motivation and persistence are requirements for online learning. This technology equalizes standards, and enables access for all, resulting in the democratization of education. (1).

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How AI tutoring personalizes learning for students

eSchool News

Enhancing student engagement and motivation Beyond academic support, AI tutoring systems can also improve student engagement and motivation. Students can be motivated by their progress, giving them a sense of accomplishment and encouraging them to persevere through challenging material.