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Private ESL Tutoring: Your Pathway to English Proficiency

Ask a Tech Teacher

Learning a second language is a challenge, whether it be English, Russian, or any of the hundreds of world languages we find across the globe. You may need to do this because you’ve moved to a new country, because your job changed, or it’s a personal interest. The question becomes: How to make that happen? Do you immerse yourself? Use an app?

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Genius Hour 2.0 with Lauren LaVelle

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, host Vicki Davis sits down with Lauren Lavelle to discuss the transformative educational approach known as Genius Hour 2.0. Recorded live at ISTE, the conversation delves into how Genius Hour has been revamped and integrated into the sixth-grade curriculum, offering students a full-year exploratory course that goes beyond traditional learning.

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Six Attributes for Portrait of a Powerful Graduate

Digital Promise

Portrait of a Graduate describes skills and competencies within a community that contribute to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic security

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Empowering Students to Support Their School Communities Through Student Tech Teams

Edsurge

As schools increasingly incorporate technology into their classrooms, student tech teams become invaluable resources in supporting both students and teachers. They can assist with device management, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure that technology is effectively integrated into the learning process. These tech teams offer a unique opportunity for students to take on leadership roles and develop valuable skills like problem-solving, teamwork, communication and critical thinking, in additi

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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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The future of AI in education points to holistic learning environments

eSchool News

Key points: Artificial intelligence won’t replace educators–but it can enhance their abilities AI in education has the potential to streamline tasks across the board to improve workflows See related article: Embracing AI for limitless learning potential In the past year, AI has become the shiny new technology across industry sectors. In fact, in education specifically, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way teachers can support students and their individual journeys.

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From the Marine Corps to the Classroom

Edsurge

Annie Talley Ochoa has long known that she was meant to teach. But as years and then decades passed, her plans to enter the classroom were repeatedly sidetracked and eventually stalled. At age 44, that’s about to change. Talley Ochoa is on track to earn her teaching credential next August, when she finishes her master’s degree in education. Already, though, her first year as a teacher is underway.

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A Plan for All Kids to Build Math Proficiency

MiddleWeb

Mona Iehl’s Word Problem Workshop lesson plan helped her realize that teaching math was just like teaching everything else. You have to allow students to bring themselves to the work – letting them use what they know and are able to do to figure things out. Then you step in. The post A Plan for All Kids to Build Math Proficiency first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Sibme Unveils AI Tool to Save Teachers’ Time and Strengthen Coaching Conversations

eSchool News

Sibme — Research reinforces the effectiveness of video coaching in education, and a recent study from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) noted that at least 70% of teachers that received feedback via video coaching learned specific strategies that they could use in their classrooms. In addition, almost 90% of teachers in the study said they were more reflective about their teaching as a result of the feedback they received. “Teachers have so much on their plates—from creatin

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296: Cultivate STEM and STEAM skills with esports

The Thinking Stick

How do we help students learn and play simultaneously? This week’s guest explains how esports links to so many components of academic life. Curious about ways to leverage your existing curriculum, STEM and STEAM programs with esports? You need to learn more from our guest. In recent years, esports has transitioned from mere entertainment to a thriving ecosystem that offers much more than thrilling competitions.

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4 big benefits of professional development for adolescent reading instruction

eSchool News

Key points: Too many students advanced to middle and high school without being able to read at grade level A targeted professional development program helped this district’s teachers improve literacy instruction for older readers See related article: I didn’t learn how to teach reading in my teacher prep program The mission of our English Language Arts Department is for staff, families, and community members to work in partnership to ensure that all students have adequate and equitable acc

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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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SPECIAL ED ADMINISTRATION UPCOMING EVENTS AS THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS

American Consortium for Equity in Education

A VISIT WITH THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATORS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, Dr Brigid Bright, CASE Director of Communications and Membership and CASE President Kindal Mason are my guests……getting this new school year off to the right start for special ed administration Keep Reading SPECIAL ED ADMINISTRATION UPCOMING EVENTS AS THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS The post SPECIAL ED ADMINISTRATION UPCOMING EVENTS AS THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Great K-5 Environmental Lessons from Green Guardians

Learning in Hand

The mission of Green Guardians is to advance environmental literacy. The website integrates environmental topics into core subjects by offering interactive lessons and resources that go beyond Earth Day. The lessons are grab-and-go—taking very little preparation. The Story of the Nimbus Fish Hatchery The Story of the Nimbus Fish Hatchery is a series of lessons for Grades 3-5 about how the combination of human activity and climate change have affected the life cycle of salmon and what Nimbus Fish

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OPINION: You can’t teach psychology without covering gender and sexuality, and you can’t teach history without covering racism

The Hechinger Report

America has pulled back from the brink of denying science in education. About 30,000 students in Florida were set to lose out this fall because Advanced Placement psychology classes were “ effectively banned ” due to a state prohibition against discussing certain gender and sexuality topics in high schools; fortunately, the state education department reversed course at the last minute in a game of Public Relations Chicken.

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5 Awesome Mental Health Posters for Schools

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Mental health posters for schools is the topic of our blog post today! In our journey to foster an inclusive and nurturing educational environment, the emphasis on mental health awareness has never been more critical. The modern classroom is evolving into a space where students not only acquire academic knowledge but also learn about themselves, their emotions, and mental well-being.

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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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PROOF POINTS: Summer school programs too short and not popular enough to reverse pandemic learning loss, researchers say

The Hechinger Report

Many education researchers have warned that summer school doesn’t have a strong track record of helping students catch up academically. That’s because it’s hard to convince families to show up. In the wake of the pandemic, school leaders spent billions more on it anyway. In a 2022 national survey , 70 percent of school districts said they had launched new summer programs or expanded existing ones.

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Private School Extracurricular Activities in the Age of Remote Learning

Hubbli

Education’s digital transformation has changed many aspects of the traditional schooling experience. One notable shift is in the realm of private school extracurricular activities. As remote learning takes center stage, the question emerges: how do private schools maintain the richness of their extracurricular programs in a virtual setting? To answer this, we must first understand the challenges they face and the innovative solutions they’ve implemented.

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Flip vs Padlet: What is the best video tool for your class

techlearning

In the Flip vs Padlet battle you can find the ideal video discussion and teaching tool for your teaching needs.

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Scribbles Software Announces “Mass Lottery” Feature to Help Schools and Districts Quickly Manage Complex Lotteries

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Scribbles Software, a leading provider of K-12 records and enrollment software, announces significant updates to streamline and improve lottery management for schools and districts – especially for those managing complex lottery systems. Managing lotteries – the process in which students Keep Reading Scribbles Software Announces “Mass Lottery” Feature to Help Schools and Districts Quickly Manage Complex Lotteries The post Scribbles Software Announces “Mass Lottery” Feature to Help Schools and Di

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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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130+ Best This or That Questions for Kids in 2023

SplashLearn

Do you ever find yourself running out of things to talk about with your kids? Well, next time you’re looking for something fun and engaging to do together, try asking them some this or that questions for kids! These are great for getting kids to think critically and make decisions while having a good time. […] The post 130+ Best This or That Questions for Kids in 2023 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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How to Cultivate Strategic Partnerships

techlearning

School districts and edtech solution providers need to cultivate strategic partnerships to provide the best learning opportunities for students

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Best of ISTELive 2023

techlearning

Tech & Learning names the best education technology tools from ISTE 2023