EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It’s not every day you find technology that works to build human relationships, but ViewSonic’s brand does just that. Its products are geared to take the focus away from the technology and place it instead on building connections between IT staff and teachers, students and educators, and administrators and families. “ViewSonic intentionally designs our products, such as ViewBoard interactive displays and myViewBoard software, with valuable input from our teacher community,” says Kenneth Mau, th

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2023

How is AI currently utilized in higher education? As of fall 2023, we are still in the early stages of figuring out what AI integration means for higher ed. In some classrooms, such as my own, we talk about what AI can and can’t do. We look at examples of output from large language models (LLMs) and critique how well it did with the responses. Next semester, my students will spend time working with prompt writing, reflecting on LLM output and reflecting on when knowledge and learning matter vers

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Google recently announced that Jamboard is winding down in 2024 (Details here) and educators across the world are now in search of viable alternatives. In this post, we provide suggestions and resources for three powerful white boarding alternatives that integrate seamlessly with Google for Education. Jamboard Information and Transition Resources Jamboard Announcement blog / Workspace updates blog Preparing for Jamboard to wind down How Admins can identify which users in their domain have active

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key points: ChatGPT is here to stay, and it’s wise to now consider it a part of learning In fact, every assignment moving forward must be graded with ChatGPT in mind See related article: How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism You may have heard of ChatGPT. According to Google, about 350,000 articles have been written on the subject, and a significant percentage are related to education.

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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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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Generative AI has the potential to change how we teach and do our jobs. The place to start is to familiarize yourself with Google's AI tool: Google Bard. 8 Tips for Getting Started to Use Google Bard as an Educator The post 8 Tips for Getting Started to Use Google Bard as an Educator appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key points: School leaders have a responsibility to address and solve bullying in their schools and districts All stakeholders and all aspects of bullying must be involved in solutions See related article: How my 5th graders are taking a stand against bullying Student bullying is a nationwide problem. Parents are outraged and demand that school administrators evaluate their campus security protocols to keep all students alive and safe.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently launched new resources to help science and STEM educators leverage the two upcoming eclipses—the “Ring of Fire” annular eclipse on October 14, 2023 and the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024—to create engaging learning experiences for students. In addition to sharing tips and best practices for collecting data during the celestial events, the company is offering certified eclipse viewing glasses so educators and students alike can safely o

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N2Y

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Tue. Nov. 14 @ 5 pm Eastern Improve your MTSS implementation for student success The post EdXchange: Successful MTSS: Overcoming Barriers to Increasing Student Outcomes appeared first on n2y.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Expeditions in Education provides STEM learning opportunities based on the U.S.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Halloween party games are the topic of our blog post today! Halloween is just around the corner, and you know what that means—it’s time to amp up the spook-tacular fun with some incredible party games! Now, we’ve all played the classics like bobbing for apples or the mummy wrap, but this year, let’s shake things up a bit. I’ve scoured various corners of the web to curate a list of Halloween party games that are as entertaining as they are unique.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As schools navigate the complex challenges K-12 students are facing related to the mental health crisis, Gaggle’s report serves as a valuable resource, offering insights and solutions that can help districts better support their students. Gaggle, a leading provider of Keep Reading Gaggle’s Latest Report Addresses the Ongoing Mental Health Crisis in K-12 Students The post Gaggle’s Latest Report Addresses the Ongoing Mental Health Crisis in K-12 Students appeared first on Equity

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Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A newly released survey of school officials focused on the E-rate program underscores worries about students' lack of internet access at home. The post Tech Access Is a Huge Need, But Students’ At-Home Connectivity Is Falling Short appeared first on Market Brief.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 13, 2023

3 major brain elements help control what information your brain takes in: the reticular activating system, limbic system, and dopamine. The post How The Brain Works–And How Students Can Respond appeared first on TeachThought.

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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This is a repost from the Grading For Growth blog , where David Clark and I write about alternative grading methods every Monday. It resonated with a lot of folks, so here it is again – with some additional new thoughts at the end. I hate icebreakers. I don’t use that word “hate” often or lightly. But here, it’s justified.

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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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Vizor

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Google Grab and Go Loaners was developed as a side project by a small group of Googlers, perhaps as one of the famous 20% projects. Grab and Go (GnG) was deployed throughout Googles offices around the world and was initially promoted to organizations with Chromebook fleets. GnG loaners never graduated to a fully supported Google product and is no longer maintained.

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SplashLearn

OCTOBER 13, 2023

According to the National Centre For Excellence; in their formative years, “arts and crafts education helps improve a child’s creativity, motor skills, and imagination.” So, in this blog, we’ll dive into the world of colorful creativity for kids by exploring the magical world of rainbow crafts that kids will love doing. Let’s get started!

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PlagiarismCheck

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Educators, students, and content creators check the papers for originality to avoid plagiarism. What is wrong with plagiarism? Copying someone else’s work is unethical. It violates academic standards and can entail legal consequences. How to check for copy and paste ? Similarity detectors like PlagiarismCheck.org highlight the parts of the text that need improvement and show the percentage of alleged plagiarism found in the paper, along with the links to the sources.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The School of Information at San José State University is the founding sponsor of the Library 2.0 conference series, a partnership we have had for 13 years. Please consider attending this free event next week. The iSchool’s Symposium on Ukraine OCTOBER 18, 2023 - 10:00AM - 12:00PM SVITLANA KRAVCHENKO LIUDMYLA DIADYK OLEKSII DEIKUN TETIANA SVATULA MARYNA SOKOLOVA “Сільські Бібліотеки України в Умовах Війни” Join the San José State University School of Information for its symposium on Ukraine.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Study.com released new survey data last month that sheds light on parents’ evolving attitudes towards the role of schools as students head into the third school year post-pandemic. The education platform surveyed parents in California and Texas to understand their perspectives on their children’s education. Notably, 55 percent and 47 percent of parents in California and Texas, respectively, support extending the school year to provide students with increased learning time, and 46 per

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The Art of Saying No to Preserve Our Wellness: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW : Learning how to say no is an underappreciated tool to equip ourselves with winning strategies for a successful career and life. Although saying yes to everything can feel amazing, it can result in overcommitment, delivering subpar results, time away from activities we enjoy, exhaustion, and the development of health conditions.

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