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How to Enact an AI Policy in Your K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

As K–12 leaders plan for the return to school, many should consider the need for a policy on artificial intelligence. AI conversations are being had in ed tech circles, with experts and thought leaders discussing the technology as it advances. At this year’s Consortium for School Networking conference in March, panelists discussed ChatGPT and its place in schools.

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We Landed on the Moon July 20 1969

Ask a Tech Teacher

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first man to place foot on the moon. Commemorate that this year with an exciting collection of websites and apps that take your students to the Moon. Here are some you’ll like: Apollo 11: Countdown to Launch via Google Earth Apollo 11 VR Google Moon –see the Moon in 3D with your Google Earth app How we are going to the Moon –video If the Moon Were Only One Pixel… JFK Challenge — takes kids to the Apollo 11 NASA Educator Guide to the

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Meet the 54 Teams Advancing to the Semi-final Round of the VITAL Prize Challenge!

Digital Promise

The post Meet the 54 Teams Advancing to the Semi-final Round of the VITAL Prize Challenge! appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Students are Education’s Most Under-Utilized Asset

EdNews Daily

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” –William Butler Yeats In education, almost everything changes. Almost. Technology changes. 30,000 years ago, the height of technology was painting on cave walls near the village of Montignac in southwest France. It was sophisticated and, long-lasting. 3,000 years ago, papyrus made communication portable and more easily shared, and that technology allowed the spread of knowledge f

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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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We Deleted More Than 5,000 Pages From Our College Website. Here’s Why.

Edsurge

Imagine you are a prospective first-generation college student , seeking to attend an institution of higher education in efforts to obtain economic mobility. Chances are your first steps (among many) will include visiting the websites of colleges and universities of interest. What will you find on your online search? Well, if you visited the Community College of Aurora’s website prior to May 2023, you would have discovered more than 5,500 webpages of content.

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10 Great First Day of School Books

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

As the aroma of sharpened pencils fills the air and the echoes of school bells beckon, we know it’s that time of the year again. Time to switch from beach days and barbecues to textbooks and classrooms – it’s back to school season! We understand that transitioning from the carefree days of summer to the structured rhythm of the school year can bring a whirlwind of emotions, both for our little learners and for us, the caretakers navigating the journey alongside them.

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‘We’re going to have to be a little more nimble’: How school districts are responding to AI

The Hechinger Report

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Email Address Choose from our newsletters Weekly Update Future of Learning Higher Education Early Childhood Proof Points Leave this field empty if you’re human: A few weeks ago, we took a look at generative AI’s potential to change teaching and learning on college campuses aroun

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4 AI-powered language tools I use in my classroom

eSchool News

Key points: Teachers shouldn’t be afraid to try AI language tools as part of their instruction AI-powered tools can help students write well and revise their writing more efficiently See related article: Is AI the future of education? Since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT several months ago, there’s been an almost-complete panic in academic circles about the possibility (and sometimes, the reality ) of students using AI-powered tools to cheat.

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Preventing suspensions: Tackle discipline problems with empathy first

The Hechinger Report

A 6-year-old in Leila Lubin’s classroom wouldn’t budge from his seat. The rest of his peers had filed off to their enrichment classes but he refused to move. He wasn’t done with his work and he didn’t want to go. This story also appeared in USA Today Lubin, a champion of behavior management and crisis prevention training for teachers, knew what to do.

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ChatGPT caught NYC schools off guard–now, we’re determined to embrace its potential

eSchool News

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As Chancellor of the nation’s largest school system, New York City Public Schools, I anticipated starting 2023 by continuing the crucial work of ensuring every student can read proficiently, preparing each student for well-paying jobs, and providing quality schools that are safe, welcoming, and supported by the entire community.

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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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Lightspeed Parent Portal

Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Parent Portal™ Download the Flyer Home Empower parents as partners in their students' learning​ With the Lightspeed Parent Portal, school districts can empower parents with visibility and control over their child’s internet usage on school-issued devices, at home and after-school hours. School IT administrators can granularly select what settings parents can view and manage, so they can easily stay informed and take action, playing a key role in promoting responsible digital cit

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Roylco, Inc Merges with MESH to Boost Social Emotional Learning in Children

eSchool News

ANDERSON, S.C — Since the rise of the pandemic and the isolation of quarantine, a surge of concern regarding children’s mental and social health has been the forefront for parents across the world. Roylco, Inc- an upstate South Carolina based educational toy manufacturer- has grasped these concerns in consideration for their products. With the release of their new STEAM product line alongside their additional educational classroom aids, each product provides an outlet for children to master ment

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Introducing YouTube and Social Media Controls for Lightspeed Parent Portal™ 

Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Parent Portal's YouTube and social media controls pave the way for a more secure and enriching digital journey for students. With the continuous introduction of new technologies and learning methods, it’s more important than ever to ensure students are safe and focused during digital learning, both after school and at home. Therefore, collaboration between parents, guardians, and educators is key in fostering digital citizenship.

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Celebrating Disability Pride with MIND Education

MIND Research Institute

July is Disability Pride Month. July commemorates the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), a historic civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in various spaces and contexts. However, Disability Pride Month challenges us to move beyond legal compliance and, recognize that disability is part of human diversity celebrate disability as a part of identity, community, and culture continue to unpack internalized ableism , the intentional and uninten

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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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One college finds a way to get students to degrees more quickly, simply and cheaply

The Hechinger Report

COVENTRY, England — When she finished high school, Helen Kinchin got what was supposed to be a temporary job, after which she planned to go to college. This story also appeared in National Public Radio Fourteen years later, she was in the same job and had two kids, but still no degree. That’s when Kinchin, now 36, found a way to finally resume her education in a way that was fast, simple and comparatively cheap.

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Navigating AI Biases in The Classroom

techlearning

As students learn to use generative AI, it’s important to recognize and navigate the biases present

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THE EXCELLENT 11: A TEACHERS GUIDE TO MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE AND EDUCATE

American Consortium for Equity in Education

THE EXCELLENT 11: A TEACHERS GUIDE TO MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE AND EDUCATE: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR RON CLARK who is the New York Times bestselling author of The Essential 55, which has sold more than one million copies in the Keep Reading THE EXCELLENT 11: A TEACHERS GUIDE TO MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE AND EDUCATE The post THE EXCELLENT 11: A TEACHERS GUIDE TO MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE AND EDUCATE appeared first on Equity in Education.

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Indiana School System Adds New, High-Tech Tools Supporting Instruction to Students’ Digital Book Bags

American Consortium for Equity in Education

Students across Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) will add new, high-quality learning resources to their digital book bags this Fall thanks to a new partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. In this new collaboration, Discovery Education will provide district students Keep Reading Indiana School System Adds New, High-Tech Tools Supporting Instruction to Students’ Digital Book Bags The post Indiana School System Adds New, High-Tech Tools Supporting Instruction to

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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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PART 1: SCHOOL LEADERS MUST ADVOCATE: THIS MARYLAND EXAMPLE SHOWS WHY & HOW

American Consortium for Equity in Education

NASSP presents SCHOOL LEADERS MUST ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION: THE MARYLAND EXAMPLE with Maryland NASSP President , High School Principal Michael Brown on how they advocated and won working with legislators in Maryland to avoid what might have been a catastrophic Keep Reading PART 1: SCHOOL LEADERS MUST ADVOCATE: THIS MARYLAND EXAMPLE SHOWS WHY & HOW The post PART 1: SCHOOL LEADERS MUST ADVOCATE: THIS MARYLAND EXAMPLE SHOWS WHY & HOW appeared first on Equity in Education.