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Teacher’s Practice of Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples

Ask a Tech Teacher

Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples: Unlocking Minds We’re exploring a fun classroom adventure where teachers teach us to think carefully and write good essays using examples. Get ready to go on an interesting trip through the world of education. We’ll see how these great teachers turn simple essays into smart thinking tools.

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3 Ways to Celebrate Your Students’ Creativity and Innovation This School Year

Digital Promise

The post 3 Ways to Celebrate Your Students’ Creativity and Innovation This School Year appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Hoping to Get More of Their Teachers to Try AI, Students Organize a National Conference

Edsurge

Summer is a time for educators to do some learning, and there are plenty of conferences and workshops throughout the season. But one national event for teachers this month had a very unusual trait: It was started and organized by students. The free online conference, called AI x Education , aimed at getting teachers at colleges and high schools up to speed on the latest AI tools like ChatGPT, and to encourage them to try to use them this fall.

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ChatGPT Teacher Tips Part 8 – Creative Writing

EdTechTeacher

Post by Tom Daccord [INTRO: A recent national report by the Watson Foundation found that teachers are using ChatGPT more than students and are using it to create new lesson ideas. To help out all of our teacher friends, we are offering a series of posts focused on practical ways that you can use ChatGPT to assist with your own lesson design! Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

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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Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

Lightspeed Systems

Within K-12 education, there is no greater priority than student welfare. Student welfare is the mission that brought so many of us to the space. Everything else pales in comparison. Student welfare, of course, is comprised of many elements, including teaching and learning, student mental health, student safety, and, importantly, student data privacy.

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Vernier Science Education Launches Two New Sensors for High School and College-Level Environmental Science

eSchool News

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Adding to its robust data-collection offerings, Vernier Science Education has launched two new sensors for high school and college-level environmental science. Both of the wireless sensors—the Go Direct ® Pyranometer and Go Direct ® PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) Sensor—connect directly to student devices using the award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis ® Pro app allowing students to easily collect and analyze scientific data as they think critically and make rea

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Leadership coaching as a catalyst for change

eSchool News

Key points: Leadership coaching can help education leaders best meet the needs of underserved communities Student engagement and academic performance are just two areas that can benefit from leadership coaching See related article: In school leadership, it’s not what we do–it’s how we do it Education is the key to unlocking opportunities and breaking the cycle of inequality.

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IS AMERICAN EDUCATION FUNDING STILL UNEQUAL: A NEW REPORT

American Consortium for Equity in Education

IS AMERICAN EDUCATION FUNDING STILL UNEQUAL: A NEW REPORT.Adam Tyner National Research Director at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, author of the report, is our guest The post IS AMERICAN EDUCATION FUNDING STILL UNEQUAL: A NEW REPORT appeared first on Equity in Education.

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What does learning fueled by student motivation look like?

eSchool News

Key points: Education could be an ecosystem of interwoven experiences that occur in various settings and contexts With such a reframing, it’s easy to see how all students could benefit from spending time in self-directed contexts that ignite their motivation See related article: Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation Editor’s note : This article on learning and student motivation originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted h

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What’s New with Discovery Education

Discovery Education

Bring curiosity to your classroom this year with the latest from Discovery Education! We can’t wait to head back to school with you, and bring along our new content, enhancements that streamline lesson planning, and a new engaging professional learning series. This back-to-school season, let Discovery Education’s array of award-winning services help you ignite the […] The post What’s New with Discovery Education appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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Growth Mindset Posters for Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Growth mindset posters for classroom Introducing growth mindset into the classroom has become an essential aspect of modern education. Recognizing that a student’s belief about intelligence and their ability to learn can have a profound impact on their academic performance has led educators, including myself, to seek ways to cultivate this mindset.

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School Marketing Insights: Crafting Content That Speaks to Parents

Hubbli

Content marketing is not just a trend; it’s a fundamental aspect of digital marketing that can greatly benefit various sectors, including education. When it comes to school marketing, a content-driven approach is highly effective for engaging with parents and prospective students. This article aims to guide educational institutions on creating valuable content that appeals to parents’ concerns and interests.

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9 Key Classroom Management Skills Backed up with Research

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Classroom management skills is the topic of our blog post today! Classroom management is an art and a science that lies at the heart of effective teaching. It’s the invisible thread that weaves together student engagement, academic success, and the overall harmony of the classroom environment. As someone who has spent years in the classroom, I’ve experienced firsthand the difference that strong classroom management can make.

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#BackToSchool Resources: Building Community, #SEL, #Mindfulness, Goal Setting, Creating a Culture of Respect, & More

techieMusings

As we head into the 2023-24 academic year, I wanted to compile and share some resources related to social-emotional learning, mindfulness, check-ins, self-care, understanding feelings, celebrating one another, creating a culture of respect, and more. Additionally, I’ve curated a selection of ideas that you might find useful in the first couple of weeks of school.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

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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Best Interactive Notebooks

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Interactive Notebooks is the topic of our blog post today! Whether it’s jotting down important notes, keeping track of assignments, or nurturing creativity, the right notebook can make all the difference. In this post, we’ll explore some of the finest interactive notebooks available in the market, each with unique features to suit various needs in classrooms, offices, and daily life.

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The pressure is real for mums managing their children's digital use

ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

Parents are spending considerable amounts of energy thinking about and mitigating the risks associated with their kids using mobile phones and the internet.

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New Webinar: "A Plan For Library Emergencies: Medical Events, Fires, and Beyond"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

"A Plan For Library Emergencies: Medical Events, Fires, and Beyond" A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In the realm of safeguarding our library premises, visitors, and team members, it's crucial to adopt a forward-looking perspective. We don't need to fixate on improbable scenarios (things that will likely never happen), but we do need to envision the potential challenges of things that might happen and be pr

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40 Best Motivational Songs for Students to Inspire a Growth Mindset

SplashLearn

Music has the incredible power to inspire and uplift, especially when it comes to children. Motivational songs for students are a key tool in instilling a growth mindset and boosting confidence. As Keith Richards beautifully put it, “Music is a language that speaks in emotions.” In this article, we will explore the benefits of motivational […] The post 40 Best Motivational Songs for Students to Inspire a Growth Mindset first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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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SOS Top 10: The 4 C’s

Discovery Education

Use these Top 10 Instructional Strategies to foster creativity and innovation with your students to increase their problem-solving skills. The post SOS Top 10: The 4 C’s appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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How to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety in Kids – 8 Best Tips

SplashLearn

Every time the summer break comes to an end, it’s like waving goodbye to those carefree days for my child, and a wave of anxiety takes over. As a parent, this truly worries me. Maybe you’ve felt it too – that mixture of excitement and unease as school approaches again. We know how important it […] The post How to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety in Kids – 8 Best Tips first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Reinventing Professional Learning to Provide More Choice, Flexibility, Equity, and Work/Life Balance

edWeb.net

In this Education Talk Radio interview on “ Re-inventing Professional Learning to Provide more Choice, Flexibility, Equity, and Work/Life Balance ,” host Larry Jacobs talks with Lisa Schmucki, the Founder and CEO of edWeb.net, and Larry Cocco, Senior Professional Learning Consultant for edWeb.net, about innovative ways that school districts are reinventing professional learning—for teachers, paras, and for all staff.

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50 Funny Teacher Jokes to Make Everyone Laugh

SplashLearn

Have you ever been in a classroom where the only thing quieter than a sleeping mouse was the sound of a student trying not to laugh? Well, you’re in for a treat because we’ve gathered a bunch of teacher jokes that will make even the sternest educator crack a smile. Teaching is tough, but finding […] The post 50 Funny Teacher Jokes to Make Everyone Laugh first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EdTech Industry: Assessing the Influence

AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.

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How Fiction Writing Can Transform Students

MiddleWeb

Thomas Newkirk urges ELA educators to move beyond simply assigning formulaic writing grounded in rubrics and include more fiction writing. Using research as well as student and teacher voices, he shows the benefits of encouraging creativity. A call to action, says Katie Durkin. The post How Fiction Writing Can Transform Students first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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What is Meditation for Kids? Benefits, Basics and Techniques

SplashLearn

Jaya Sati Bhagavati, a famous philosopher once said “Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak”. Perfectly capturing the essence of meditation for kids, this quote speaks volumes. Meditation is a practice that can foster calmness, focus, and emotional well-being in people of all ages. When you introduce your child to the practice of meditation, […] The post What is Meditation for Kids?

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Finding Categories Everywhere

SpeechTechie

This summer I became addicted to the New York Times' new Connections puzzle. I enjoyed each morning tackling this often-tricky categorization activity and comparing results (or sometimes providing or receiving hints) with my husband. I've always thought of categorization as one of the most important skills--it's how we organize information, and much expository text takes on a list structure--and our literature backs this up.

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EDUCATING HOMELESS CHILDREN

American Consortium for Equity in Education

EDUCATING HOMELESS CHILDREN…Talk about Equity…Varsity Tutors presents soon-to-be Doctor Desiree Viramontes , of Round Rock Texas ISD who is the coordinator of their Families in Transition program for the district. She is an amazing, caring educator making sure that kids Keep Reading EDUCATING HOMELESS CHILDREN The post EDUCATING HOMELESS CHILDREN appeared first on Equity in Education.

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LIVE DEMO: Using PowerPoint to Create Compelling Presentations for Virtual Training

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

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White House Hosts School Districts Large and Small at Event Unveiling New K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative

techlearning

The new White House initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity in the nation’s schools

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PBL and Inquiry Learning for Gifted Students

MiddleWeb

In Project-Based Learning for Gifted Students Todd Stanley breaks down what PBL is and how to effectively implement it in almost any academic setting. It’s an ideal resource for those new to PBL or interested in reviewing its key aspects, says teacher Erin Corrigan-Smith. The post PBL and Inquiry Learning for Gifted Students first appeared on MiddleWeb.