EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When an IT administrator in K–12 puts a cybersecurity policy in place after an incident, they could be responding to anything from a high-level ransomware attack to an amateur phishing attempt targeting emails for network access. But regardless of the size or complexity of the incident, the privacy and security of students’ sensitive personal information is at risk of falling into the wrong hands.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. K-8 Holiday Projects Regular price: $7.99 On Sale until November 8, 2023: $6.50 16 student-tested holiday projects, K-8, using word processing, spreadsheets, DTP, art, online webtools, and more. They’re from the Ask a Tech Teacher technology team, designed to be fun and festive, while teaching important tech skills.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The post 3 Tips from Teachers on Helping Students Learn About Global Issues appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, educators recognize the significance of integrating AI tools in the classroom. AI integration can address diverse learning needs , promote data-driven decision-making , and spur class discussion. Leveraging AI in the classroom can enhance teaching while preparing students for a future where AI is integral to the workforce.

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This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. For students, immersive technology can make abstract concepts tangible through interactive visuals.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Forty minutes. That's how long it took Laura to walk from her home to her high school two blocks away one sunny April morning. Getting to the classroom has been a struggle for students like Laura, 15, who just finished her freshman year at East Palo Alto Academy (EPAA). She has had heart palpitations and difficulty sleeping since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Council for Exceptional Children. Educators from Utah, Jersey and Kansas join myself and CEC Associate Executive Director Laurie VanderPloeg on improving the national perception of special ed for educators especially as the teacher shortage these days is very serious Keep Reading ELEVATING THE SPECIAL ED PROFESSION The post ELEVATING THE SPECIAL ED PROFESSION appeared first on The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Describing words for Kids are the topic of our blog post today! When it comes to building strong language skills, the power of describing words can’t be overstated. Descriptive words, which are a type of adjectives, serve as one of the building blocks of eloquent expression. These words go beyond the basics of nouns and verbs, allowing us to paint vivid pictures and convey complex emotions.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The 7th annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States dropped today. It provides an update on national and state-level computer science education policy, including policy trends, maps, state summaries, and implementation data. I had the chance to speak with Sean Roberts, VP of US Strategy from Code.org and get a pre-brief before today’s release.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: Transportation to centers is one of the biggest barriers for families accessing Head Start programs, according to a survey from the Natio

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

CONCORD, NH —  The New Hampshire Department of Education and Discovery Education are thrilled to announce that Granite State educators, students and families have reached one million engagements on the Discovery Education digital platform – helping to support learners statewide.  Discovery Education is a worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Here are 4 alternatives to PowerPoint slideshows that are more engaging and easier to implement.

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Marketplace K-12

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Administrators from Colorado, Nevada, and Texas school systems talked about navigating the looming fiscal cliff, at the EdWeek Market Brief Summit. The post How Districts Will Pare Out Nonessential Products, Post-Stimulus appeared first on Market Brief.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In Newton, the liberal suburb of Boston where I live, parents of Palestinian, Arab and Muslim children gather weekly to discuss our concerns about how schools are responding to events in Israel/Palestine. We come together to find community and safety amid escalating hostility toward us because of a crisis we did not create and do not condone. Schools should support the well-being of all students equally.

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The New Hampshire Department of Education and Discovery Education are thrilled to announce that Granite State educators, students and families have reached one million engagements on the Discovery Education digital platform – helping to support learners statewide.  Discovery Education is a worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports Keep Reading Granite State Educators, Students & Families Reached One Million Engagements on Discovery Education Digital Platform T

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The authors of Welcome to Reading Workshop explain why student work in small groups is not just one of many teaching options but an essential everyday strategy to reduce teacher-student ratio, personalize learning, give students a voice, review, reteach, and apply new learning. The post Small Group Strategies That Build Literacy Skills first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It’s never been easy to be a kid, and a persuasive argument can be made that it’s as difficult as ever in today’s technology-enabled environment. As primary and secondary schooling takes up a large portion of a child’s life, it’s at school where struggling children are frequently identified. Some students struggle with schoolwork, while others struggle with social and behavioral challenges.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

PowerNotes is a strong research and citation tool that's ideal for student and teacher use.

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Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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Minga

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Remember when plastic student IDs felt cutting-edge? Now, campuses everywhere are raving about Digital Student IDs. But should our aspirations end there? Let’s dig deeper into this digital revolution. The Era of Plastic Student IDs and Its Shortcomings Lost cards, faded photos, and the dreaded wait for a replacement – we’ve all been there.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Industry’s First Primary Source Collection That Explores the Emergence of Conservation Movements and the Rise of Environmental Public Policy in North America Gale, part of Cengage Group, is introducing the first installment of its new Environmental History series of digitized Keep Reading Gale Debuts New Digital Archive Series on Environmental History The post Gale Debuts New Digital Archive Series on Environmental History appeared first on The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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