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K–12 Schools Share Their Wi-Fi 6 Journeys to Freedom, Connection With Wi-Fi 6

EdTech Magazine

It wasn’t long after students and teachers fully returned to classrooms at Clovis Municipal School District in New Mexico in fall 2020 that Eric Wimbish began to hear complaints about the Wi-Fi. “The wireless is horrible,” he overheard students on the high school esports team say, perhaps unaware that Wimbish, their coach, was also the district’s executive director of technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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The First Days of the School Year: It’s About the Learners Not the Content

User Generated Education

Too many classes, all grade levels, begin the school year with getting down to academic business – starting to cover content, discussing expectations regarding academic requirements, giving tests, and other academic information provided by the teacher to the students in a mostly one-way communication. The human or social element is way too often disregarded.

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Ensuring Effective Integration of Technology and Curriculum to Maximize Learner Potential

Edsurge

The right team, professional development and buy-in are essential to transformative digital learning, according to leaders of some of the largest K–12 school districts in the U.S. During a panel discussion at 1EdTech’s Learning Impact Conference in Anaheim this summer, distinguished educators shed light on their districts' digital transformations and emphasized the crucial role of collaboration, professional development and buy-in to ensure the effective integration of technology and curriculum.

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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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Teach Dialogue Skills to Rebuild Our Democracy

MiddleWeb

Civics advocate Shawn McCusker doesn't agree with a noted professor’s premise that there's no hope for democracy, but "I do agree that our failure to prepare our citizens for the responsibilities of democracy is an existential crisis." Learn what he urges educators to do. The post Teach Dialogue Skills to Rebuild Our Democracy first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Training Today’s Youth to Become Tomorrow's Mental Health Care Providers

Edsurge

When Aaron Diaz, 16, looked around his Compton, California, neighborhood, he saw people struggling, with little access to mental health care. “Collective trauma is embedded within the community,” Diaz says. That’s why he decided to spend his summer learning about careers in the mental health field. Diaz is part of the first crop of high school students in a new pilot program offered by the state of California in partnership with the Child Mind Institute.

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Issue 25: Aug/Sept 2023

American Consortium for Equity in Education

While you’re waiting for the issue to load… Here’s a quick and easy way to join our FREE Consortium for Equity. As a member, you’ll receive every issue of Equity & Access Pre K-12 via email. The post Issue 25: Aug/Sept 2023 appeared first on Equity in Education.

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6 Technologies to Try for the New School Year

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

EdTech technologies do not by themselves improve learning. So go slow. Think about the pedagogy goal that you're trying to accomplish and what EdTech technology might support that. The post 6 Technologies to Try for the New School Year appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Embracing AI for limitless learning potential

eSchool News

Key points: Students will continue to use AI–educators should encourage responsible AI use among students Stopgaps to block AI will only negatively impact underserved students who don’t have ready access to the internet at home See related article: Is AI the future of education? When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, many educators saw AI as a threat, assuming students were going to use AI to cheat.

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PROOF POINTS: Surprising patterns in who gets merit and need-based aid from colleges

The Hechinger Report

The bottom line on college tuition is that there is no bottom line. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift At most four-year institutions, admitted students are quoted all sorts of different prices. Often masquerading as “merit aid” or “scholarships,” the discounts are aimed at persuading students to attend, much like online retailers dangle coupons to persuade you to purchase the items in your shopping cart.

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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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Researchers find little evidence of cheating with online, unsupervised exams

ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

A new study finds unsupervised, online exams can provide a valid and reliable assessment of student learning, but instructors should be aware of potential weak spots.

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Rethinking How We Ask Students to Think in the Classroom

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Typical conversations about education reform revolve around things like how we teach (education policy) or what we teach (the curriculum). But according to Dr. Ron Ritchhart, world-renowned educator, researcher, and author, and Francis Vigeant, KnowAtom’s Founder and CEO, changing the “what” and “how” in education doesn’t have nearly as much impact as looking at the “why.” In the edLeader Panel “ Improving Engagement and Performance: Ke

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OPINION: The Supreme Court ruling on race in college admissions ignores bigger inequities that must be addressed

The Hechinger Report

As a professor, I’ve benefited tremendously by having racially diverse students in my classes. For me, there is no question that the U.S. Supreme Court erred by striking down affirmative action last month. There have since been many thoughtful and persuasive pieces about the decision, including those arguing that Asian Americans have been used as a racial wedge against Black and Latino students and that “ ‘ Race Neutral’ Is the New ‘Separate but Equal.’ ” Yet the prolonged “for or against” frami

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Proven Strategies to Boost Student Retention in PreK-12 Schools

Hubbli

Understanding how to enhance student retention in PreK-12 schools is a critical issue facing educators today. Here, we will explore proven strategies and innovative practices that can support this process. Create Engaging and Relevant Curriculum Curriculum design plays a vital role in student retention. When the curriculum is engaging and relevant, students are more likely to participate actively and stay enrolled in 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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The Role of AI in Education: A Disruption Worth Embracing (via The Guardian)

Edthena

In the News There has been more and more recent conversation around the role of AI in education. In this Guardian article, Rose Luckin, a professor at the UCL Knowledge Lab in London, talks about how “AI could be a force for tremendous good within education.” Read more for highlights from this Guardian article about the role of AI in education, or scroll to the bottom for a link to the original.

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Idaho’s ‘Microgrant’ Program for Parents Draws Scrutiny and a State Audit

Marketplace K-12

A program in Idaho that gives parents access to taxpayer funding for school-related expenses has drawn scrutiny. The post Idaho’s ‘Microgrant’ Program for Parents Draws Scrutiny and a State Audit appeared first on Market Brief.

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Announcing the edWeb Voice: A New Publication for Education Leaders

edWeb.net

edWeb announces the launch of the edWeb Voice , a new publication featuring the voices of education leaders on important topics in education. This new bimonthly digital magazine features the voices of education leaders who have shared their knowledge, insights, and experiences on edWeb. These are very challenging times, and the voices of these leaders can help us find a better path forward in PreK-12 education for teachers and educators in all roles, and their students.

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293: Level up on literacy with video games

The Thinking Stick

In this episode, we dive into the intersection of education technology and literacy with Dr. Miles Harvey. We explore the innovative teaching strategy of using video games as a powerful tool to enhance literacy skills and engage students in reading. Discover how this approach can transform K-12 education and foster a love for learning. Meet this week’s special guest: ??

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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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Early Learners Across Minnesota’s Grand Rapids ISD 318 Set to Return to the Classroom this Fall with New Resources in Their Digital Backpacks

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — Early learners in kindergarten and first grade across Minnesota’s Grand Rapids ISD 318 (District 318) will return to their classrooms this Fall with new resources from worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education in their digital backpacks. Thanks to a new multiyear partnership with Discovery Education, students and teachers in the district’s kindergarten and first grade classrooms will have access to the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service.

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What is a Network Operations Center (NOC): A Complete Guide for MSPs

SecurEdge

Discover what is a NOC in this complete MSP guide. Simplified explanations & benefits. Empower your customers with efficient network operations—Learn more.

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What is Desmos and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks

techlearning

Desmos is a math teaching tool that uses graphing to create advanced visuals.

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Dr. Albrecht Podcast: "Do You Have Imposter Syndrome?: Tools For Feeling More Empowered."

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've just posted a new podcasts by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Do You Have Imposter Syndrome?: Tools For Feeling More Empowered." You can listen to the podcast here. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 podcast and blog posts are available for free, as are: access to 51,000 other library professionals, our regular mini-conferences , and all the conference recordings.

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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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6 Tools for Blended Learning

techlearning

Blended learning tools to try, from award-winning educator Sherri Powell