Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Before teaching students Photoshop (or GIMP), acclimate them to photo editing with a program they are likely comfortable with: MS Word. For basic image editing, Word’s pallet of tools do a pretty good job ( Note: Depending upon your version of Word, some of these tools may not be available; adapt to your version ): Open a blank document in MS Word.
Teacher Reboot Camp
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
“I think imagination is at the heart of everything we do. Scientific discoveries couldn’t have happened without imagination. Art, music, and literature couldn’t exist without imagination. And so anything that strengthens imagination … can help us for the rest of our lives. ” Lloyd Alexander, Award-winning Author You’ve probably heard “generative AI” a lot these days and might be curious why it’s created such a buzz among some educators.
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The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you a middle school science teacher looking to ignite your students' curiosity? Look no further than ResearchQuest, a treasure trove of free investigations that immerse students in the steps of the scientific method. From analyzing real-world artifacts to drawing their own conclusions, your students will become budding scientists.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Leaders from Verizon Innovative Learning Schools’ newest cohort share best practices from their recent rollout events.
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.
Education Elements
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
As students and districts around the country begin the new school year, we are excited to share an inspiring story of how the School District of Newberry County, South Carolina, in partnership with Education Elements, is launching this school year with a powerful new Strategic Plan. There are two key lessons worth sharing which helped drive purposeful change and set a course for a clear and coherent journey ahead.
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The post How to Support Students in Creating Learning Materials with Low-Cost Tech appeared first on Digital Promise.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Key points: A classroom that values perseverance is a safe space for students to take chances Setting goals is another key part of creating an environment of perseverance See related article: 3 ways teachers can drive student growth Have you ever heard the story of Stoffel the honey badger ? Stoffel was rescued by a wildlife rehabilitation center after being injured by a pride of lions and quickly became infamous for his many escape attempts.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
While the rest of the country’s schools were losing ground in math during the COVID pandemic, students in a small rural Alabama school district soared. This story also appeared in AL.com and The Associated Press Piedmont City schools landed in the top spot among all school districts nationwide in a comparison of math scores in 2019 and 2022. Other Alabama school districts fared well, too, but Piedmont, a small, 1,100-student district where 7 out of 10 students qualify for free or reduced-price l
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Key points: It’s key to remember that AI isn’t foolproof—it can make mistakes Equity, transparency, and effectiveness should be goals when using AI in education See related article: More students are seeking an AI-powered school year The November 2022 release of ChatGTP by OpenAI was an inflection point for AI technology. It was quickly followed by several competing AI systems: Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing search engine, Google’s Bard, and Meta’s Llama 2.
techieMusings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
As the new school year gets underway, I want to open up and share something deeply personal – the topic of burnout. This post comes from a place of vulnerability as I reflect on the experiences that led to my own burnout and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. While I can’t turn back time, I can use my journey to heal and grow. More than anything, this blog post is a letter to my younger self, written with the hope that it might resonate and offer guidance to fellow educators who
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The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
NEW YORK — I strap on a virtual reality headset. A screen appears and dramatic music pounds into my ears. I’m told there has been a nasty avalanche and that it’s my job to restore power to the grid. The exercise is part of a new program that encourages learning middle school math through real world problem-solving, now in use in 190 school districts across 36 states.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The Development Learning Center of Warren’s esports arena has been designed for students with autism and autistic-like behavior
Minga
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Minga and ClassLink today announced a partnership to support K-12 schools in streamlining their rostering processes through a robust software integration. This partnership can potentially support more than 18 million students by combining Minga with ClassLink’s widely adopted access, analytics, and identity management platform. “Joining forces with Classlink is a milestone for Minga in our ongoing quest to simplify the lives of K-12 educators and administrators through innovation and seaml
MiddleWeb
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Once teachers see, value, and capitalize on a learner’s unique talents and strengths, it changes the student and it changes us, writes Regie Routman. “Possibilities override limitations. Pride of accomplishment replaces failure. Effort leads to excellence. Joy is present, the best gift of all.” The post Seeing and Celebrating Each Learner’s Gifts first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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.
Hubbli
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Introduction Managing the financial health of a private school is a complex but critical task, one that requires meticulous planning, transparent governance, and stakeholder buy-in. In an environment where schools must balance quality education with operational costs, having a robust financial management policy can make the difference between a thriving institution and one that struggles to keep its doors open.
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
High Five in FigJam is going to be your new favorite way to collaborate. FigJam is a FREE digital whiteboarding tool The post High Five – FigJam Whiteboard Tool appeared first on Teacher Tech.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
In this short video, reporter Sharon Lurye discusses how parents can help their young children gather basic math skills. This story also appeared in The Associated Press Math is all around us. You don’t have to buy anything expensive or plan an activity in advance. It’s all about taking advantage of those spontaneous opportunities to ask your kids questions and help them learn.
Shake Up Learning
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The post ChatGPT Guide for Teachers (Part 2) – SULS0200 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, just unveiled a new teacher guide. In part one , I did a deep dive into the guide, breaking down the information and the suggested prompts for teachers. In part two, we will take a closer look at the newly released educator FAQ page and what you need to know about the terms of use.
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.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
School libraries should be places where students can learn independently and think creatively outside the traditional classroom. But that won’t happen under a new plan proposed for Houston, the largest school district in Texas. Instead, spaces once reserved for quiet contemplation of books will now be transformed into disciplinary spaces for troubled students.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Discovery Education, the worldwide leader in education solutions, today announced it has partnered with Subaru of America, Inc., LyondellBasell, Nucor, Honeywell, and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) to launch the Sustainability Education Coalition. This first-of-its-kind initiative is focused on empowering over 10 million students Keep Reading First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Supports Sustainability The post First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Supports Sustainability appeared first o
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Jenna Saykhamphone, a senior at Annandale High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, helped start an equity team at her high school to fight stereotypes both inside and outside her school in suburban Washington, D.C. Saykhamphone, who has Laotian and Nigerian ancestry, said there are not many other Black or Hispanic students in her accelerated International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, even though 85 percent of the student body is Black, Hispanic or Asian.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
For so many reasons , educator mental health is extremely important these days… as teacher recruitment and retention and political attacks make the profession quite precarious. Ashley Simpson of E-Therapy and Andrea L. Thompson of Guilford Cty NC schools tell Keep Reading IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR EDUCATORS The post IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR EDUCATORS appeared first on Equity in Education.
AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.
SplashLearn
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Do you remember when math class made you excited and curious? Or you may recall a math teacher who made those numbers and equations seem less scary and more like a puzzle waiting to be solved. That’s the qualities of a good math teacher who can turn the challenging into the understandable. In this blog, […] The post 11 Best Qualities of a Good Maths Teacher first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
References: Gay, G. (2010). Culturally responsive teaching: Theory, research, and practice. Teachers College Press. Cheryan, S., Meltzoff, A. N., & Kim, S. (2011). Classrooms matter: The design of virtual classrooms influences gender disparities in computer science classes. Computers & Education, Keep Reading References for Determining the inclusivity of the edtech you use: four questions to ask The post References for Determining the inclusivity of the edtech you use: four questions to
SplashLearn
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Like many of you, I’m a parent with a curious 5-year-old who’s always full of questions. As my child grows, I’ve realised that learning how to improve kids’ vocabulary is like planting seeds that grow into a vibrant garden of words, shaping their world one term at a time. Words are the building blocks of […] The post How to Improve Kids’ Vocabulary in 2023: 11 Best Tips first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
Hansen's Link to Tech
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Learn how to use the built in screen capture option on Chromebooks to screencast/capture a video for tutorials, student voice, and classroom projects.
Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon
Have you ever caught an employee sleeping during training? Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right? Wrong! Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget. By utilizing newer components that enable interactive sequences, navigable content to respond to your audience, and pop quizzes for informal knowledge checks
SplashLearn
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Spring is in the air, and Easter is just around the corner, filling our hearts with joy and anticipation. As we celebrate this delightful season of new beginnings, one whimsical character takes center stage—the Easter bunny. People celebrate the spirit of the season by making Easter bunny craft decor. With its fluffy tail and boundless […] The post 55 Best Bunny Crafts Ideas for Kids to Try This Easter first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
COLORADO, Parker – BIOZONE has just officially received the awesome news that their inaugural High School Biology for Texas has received “High Quality” status by scoring 100% TEKS and 100% ELPS after an extensive review by the Texas Education Agency’s State Review Panel The goal of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is for all students in Texas to have access to rigorous, high-quality educational materials.
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