The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 17, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So many things are happening with Artificial Intelligence right now; much of it is generative AI artwork. This week my students are using Adobe Firefly in a generative AI art competition being held in my classroom. Some. of them had extensive lessons in Adobe Photoshop last spring.
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2023
Schools have a responsibility to protect students beginning the moment they set foot on campus. From the learning that occurs in the classroom each day to after-school events and extracurriculars, administrators must ensure the safety of those under their purview. “If you think about keeping kids safe at school, and even parents when they’re volunteering or helping on the soccer fields, that’s just something you should expect as part of education,” says Brandon Davito, senior vice president of p
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Digital Promise
AUGUST 17, 2023
The post How Two Badging Ecosystems Can Empower Digital Verification for Greater Equity appeared first on Digital Promise.
ViewSonic Education
AUGUST 17, 2023
From art exhibitions and sports bars to trade shows and conferences, LED Displays for events are quickly proving themselves to be the go-to solution for any occasion. The benefits are many, extending well beyond superior viewing experiences. This impressive technological advancement unlocks new levels of audiovisual immersion and intuitive operation.
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.
TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 17, 2023
According to Vygotsky, learning and development are inseparable from the social and cultural contexts in which individuals participate. The post What Is Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Learning Theory? appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
AUGUST 17, 2023
Key points: As AI tools like ChatGPT grow in popularity, there’s no avoiding them in the classroom Using AI to teach students about AI helps students approach it with the respect it deserves and emphasizes its use as a learning tool See related article: Debunking common myths about AI in education If you’ve spent any time tinkering with AI like I have, you’ve discovered what a powerful and versatile tool it can be for teachers in the classroom.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
AUGUST 17, 2023
Key points: Transhumanism promotes human advancement via emerging technologies But as technologies like AI expand, many tools are not universally accessible, which could exacerbate educational disparities See related article: Why AI’s flaws won’t slow its adoption We collectively stand in the beginning stages of academic and technological innovation.
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 17, 2023
Debbie Silver and Jack Berckemeyer have updated Deliberate Optimism to help educators resolve unsustainable stress levels by adapting their immediately implementable ideas for making each school day better. Written with humor and practicality, says teacher leader Sarah Cooper. The post Reclaim the Joy in Education This Fall first appeared on MiddleWeb.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
AUGUST 17, 2023
ALL ABOUT LIGHTING LITERACY FIRES and a new district wide reading program done in student homes at ‘ALLDISTRICTREADS.org.Learn about it from founder Gary Anderson The post EQUITY AND LITERACY: A NEW DISTRICT WIDE READING AND LITERACY PROGRAM DONE IN STUDENT HOMES appeared first on Equity in Education.
MiddleWeb
AUGUST 17, 2023
In The Student Motivation Handbook, Larry Ferlazzo shows how to use research backed strategies to build a community of learners in the classroom and drive intrinsic motivation. Every strategy comes with real world, practical examples, writes social studies teacher Alexis Lecznar. The post How to Boost Students’ Intrinsic Desire to Learn first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 17, 2023
Be wary of new learning technology and create a core of timeless pedagogy whose function can benefit from those technologies. The post Stop Looking For New Tools And Start Looking For New Ideas appeared first on TeachThought.
eSchool News
AUGUST 17, 2023
RICHFIELD, Ohio /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Navigate360 , the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, proudly announces the official validation and endorsement of their Suite360 social-emotional learning solution by LearnPlatform. This achievement underscores Suite360’s effectiveness in meeting the stringent criteria set by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier IV, thus fulfilling the evidence-based intervention prerequisites necessary for educat
Edsurge
AUGUST 17, 2023
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techlearning
AUGUST 17, 2023
Edpuzzle helps educators use video to teach engaging lessons and interact with students using rich media.
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 17, 2023
Idiom examples for students is the topic of our blog post today! Language is more than just words and grammar; it’s a lively dance of expressions that reflects our thoughts, emotions, culture, and creativity. Idioms, those colorful and often whimsical phrases, play a crucial role in adding depth and flavor to our communication. They are the spices in the recipe of language, giving it taste and texture.
edWeb.net
AUGUST 17, 2023
Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Research has shown that social-emotional learning (SEL) increases academic achievement, improves behavior, and contributes to the overall sense of well-being for students and teachers. However, we can’t teach what we don’t know, and so for that reason, SEL starts with adults. During the edLeader Panel “ Social-Emotional Learning Starts with Us: SEL for Administrators and School Leaders ,” presenters shared how administrators and school leader
Hubbli
AUGUST 17, 2023
In the realm of private education, school finance is a nuanced affair. Unlike public institutions backed by governmental funding, private schools lean heavily on tuition fees, donations, and endowments. With this direct financial dependence, every decision becomes paramount, shaping both the institution’s longevity and the educational quality it imparts.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
AUGUST 17, 2023
Choosing a name for your furry friend is more than just a fun task; it’s a meaningful expression of her personality, your preferences, and the special bond you share. Whether she’s a sprightly puppy with boundless energy or a wise old soul with gentle eyes, her name is a reflection of who she is and what she means to you. From classic and elegant to quirky and whimsical, the world of dog names is as vast and diverse as our beloved pets themselves.
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
AUGUST 17, 2023
For 10 days this August, some 150 high schoolers from across the U.S. are descending on a sleepaway camp in Southern Illinois to discuss the fate of the planet — and what they can do about it. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift The summer program is run by the Sunrise Movement, a youth-led campaign to halt climate change. Its goal is to teach students the skills they will need to launch an effort this fall using schools as a lever for slowing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the gre
techlearning
AUGUST 17, 2023
This Duolingo lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction
Discovery Education
AUGUST 17, 2023
Planning an engaging lesson takes time (and effort), and teachers are often short on planning time. Finding the right resource, determining how it will be used, and sharing it with students in a way that will get them excited about learning are all vital to creating a dynamic learning experience, and planning these things takes […] The post Innovative, Time-Saving Lessons for Impactful Learning Experiences appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
Lightspeed Systems
AUGUST 17, 2023
Technology-enabled education has been on an upward trend for well over a decade. The global COVID-19 pandemic only accelerated the adoption by school districts across the entire K-12 spectrum. Technology, both the internet and the mobile devices it enables, offers almost unlimited opportunity. However, it is also rife with challenges to both educators and students alike.
AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
AUGUST 17, 2023
U.S. Catholic schools have renewed their partnerships with VHS Learning to provide their students with continued access to high-quality, teacher-led online classes. Through these partnerships, many of which began 10 to 25 years ago, Catholic high schools are expanding their Keep Reading Catholic Schools Continue Long-Time Partnerships with VHS Learning to Give Students Hundreds of Course Options The post Catholic Schools Continue Long-Time Partnerships with VHS Learning to Give Students Hundreds
Marketplace K-12
AUGUST 17, 2023
ClassWallet is a payments and purchasing platform designed to let school districts and state agencies streamline how they disburse funds. The post K-12 Dealmaking: ClassWallet Raises $95 Million; SchoolStatus Acquires ClassTag appeared first on Market Brief.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
AUGUST 17, 2023
With three-year revenue growth of 559%, ParentSquare is among America’s fastest-growing private companies ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K12 education, announced it has been named to the Inc. 5000 annual list, the most prestigious ranking of the Keep Reading ParentSquare is a 2023 Inc. 5000 Honoree, Securing the No. 1060 Spot The post ParentSquare is a 2023 Inc. 5000 Honoree, Securing the No. 1060 Spot appeared first on Equity in Education.
SpeechTechie
AUGUST 17, 2023
Proceeding from some ideas about the role of music in speech-language therapy (and social coaching), back in the spring I did some activities with MusicLM. This tool is available from Google's AI Test Kitchen, which is free, though you currently have to sign in with a personal Google account and may have to wait a short while to be approved. With Music LM you "Describe a musical idea and hear it come to life.
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
AUGUST 17, 2023
Tongue twisters for kids are one of the most fun ways to help them improve their fluency, vocabulary and language skills. If you’re looking for a way to bring your kids’ speaking skills up a notch, tongue twisters are the way forward. And of course, while you’re on that, we’ve curated a list of some […] The post 115 Best Tongue Twisters for Kids in 2023 first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy
AUGUST 17, 2023
A Reading Teacher’s Science of Reading Journey: The Ups, Downs and Everything In-Between
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