Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 28, 2023

Tessellations are repetitive patterns of shapes that cover a surface without overlapping. With Excel (or another spreadsheet program), you can create tessellations by arranging shapes in a grid and using formulas and formatting options to make the patterns visually appealing. Here’s a step-by-step lesson plan to use Excel or another spreadsheet program to teach tessellations: If the lesson plan is blurry, click on it for a full size alternative.

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Ditch That Textbook

JULY 28, 2023

Interactive technology has become a vital asset in modern classrooms, facilitating active learning, collaboration, and engagement. By leveraging the power of technology in the classroom educators can truly transform the learning experience for their students.As we look to the future, these tools can be used to enhance education in ways we never dreamed possible.

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Edsurge

JULY 28, 2023

For decades, our country has invested in creating a more diverse STEM workforce by launching efforts that increase the representation of women and people of color in the field. Out-of-school time programs have played a large role, funneling more girls and youth of color into K-12 STEM education programs that introduce them to the field. On the surface, this strategy makes sense — if we get more girls and young people of color interested in STEM early, we’re bound to make strides toward a STEM wo

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Ditch That Textbook

JULY 28, 2023

We know that practice makes perfect – or, as some like to say, practice makes permanent. If we want students to remember – to lock new information or ideas into long-term memory – getting meaningful repetitions still is key. And the science of learning still backs that up.Retrieval practice is the act of recalling information from […] The post 10 ways for students to get repetitions for practice appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2023

Key points: Educators need more information on AI-powered tools, and they need it yesterday Administrators will be tasked with staying up to date on what’s happening in the world of AI–and with helping teachers become more comfortable with it See related article: 5 things to know about ChatGPT in education As the ‘23-’24 school year comes into focus, there is now little doubt we are on the brink of a major technological revolution that will affect our schools, our jobs, and our lives in wa

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Marketplace K-12

JULY 28, 2023

A new online tool launched by the Consortium for School Networking allows users to crunch data on internet access, demographics, and public health. The post Ed-Tech Inequities Abound. A New Data Dashboard Seeks to Bring Them Into the Open appeared first on Market Brief.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 28, 2023

Jesse Wiese spent seven years in prison; when he left the Iowa facility in 2006, he thought his debt to society had been paid. While inside, Wiese had earned an undergraduate degree and puzzled over how he might do right in the world. He started studying for the law school admissions test, thinking he could become a lawyer and maybe, one day, a judge.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 28, 2023

As we approach this exciting time of the year, I’m here to share with you a meticulously curated list of unique back to school gifts for kids. This is no ordinary list — each item was selected after hours of comprehensive research, sifting through countless product reviews, and reflecting upon my extensive classroom experience. Moreover, the suggestions from my esteemed colleagues were instrumental in the formation of this selection.

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Hubbli

JULY 28, 2023

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, maintaining a healthy student body is crucial for the survival of private schools. A steady stream of enrollees or what is often termed continuous enrollment ensures both the longevity and sustainability of these institutions. So, how can private schools enhance continuous enrollment? The answer lies in staying connected with the broader community, including students, families, and local community members.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2023

KALAMAZOO, Michigan – Return on Investment (ROI) is one of the leading financial measuring tools for businesses and industries everywhere, including school districts. But another ROI is even more important to schools, Return on Instruction. Level Data, Inc., North America’s leading school and student data validation software provider serving more than 7 million in student population, announces it has purchased Glimpse K12, a school curriculum measurement tool that shows district leaders which ed

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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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SplashLearn

JULY 28, 2023

Source Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into visible. -Tony Robbins If you are new to homeschooling and have been wondering if your child’s learning progress in Math parallels with the children of their age, you have to first lay down Math goals that are specific to their grade. Goal setting […] The post Math Goals for Homeschooling Kids: Kindergarten to Fifth Grade first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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JULY 28, 2023

The latest international edtech trends, from AI to online learning and more

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