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Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration

eSchool News

Key points: A number of leading education and technology leaders are formulating recommendations around teaching with AI These efforts can help prepare students to work with and within the world of AI and its rapid evolution See related article: The importance of teaching generative AI Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum have formed TeachAI, bringing together education, nonprofit, and technology partners to assist governments and education authorities with integrating art

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Are you as Tech-Smart as a Fifth Grader?

Ask a Tech Teacher

I taught technology to kindergarten through eighth graders for almost fifteen years (now I teach grad school classes). Parents and colleagues were constantly amazed that I could get the littlest learners to pay attention, remember, and have fun with the tech skills required to grow into competent, enthusiastic examples of the digital generation. I have a confession to make: It’s not as hard as it looks.

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This Teacher Turned Her Journalism Experience Into a Bilingual Media Literacy Class

Edsurge

Alba Mendiola was at the top of her career about seven years ago. As an investigative journalist for Telemundo in Chicago, she had won seven Emmys in 16 years. It was at that pinnacle that Mendiola decided to leave journalism for another dream — she wanted to be a teacher. Now the former broadcaster has reached a new milestone as the recipient of the News Literacy Project’s Alan C.

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PROOF POINTS: The best way to teach might depend on the subject

The Hechinger Report

What is the best way to teach? Some educators like to deliver clear explanations to students. Others favor discussions or group work. Project-based learning is trendy. But a June 2023 study from England could override all these debates: the most effective use of class time may depend on the subject. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift The researchers found that students who spent more time in class solving practice problems on their own and taking quizzes and tests tended to have higher score

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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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Questioning Skills Spark Self-Directed Learning

MiddleWeb

Author and expert on classroom questioning Dr. Jackie Walsh partners with instructional coach Emily Brokaw and content-area teacher Anna Salazar for a new blog series exploring questioning strategies that strengthen practice and empower students to become self-directed learners. The post Questioning Skills Spark Self-Directed Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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5 essential SEL reads

eSchool News

Key points: SEL skills are vital for students’ success now, and in the future Here are tips on how to create a thoughtful and impactful SEL program See related article: Why SEL isn’t a dirty word Social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical for our students as they move through school and as they enter the workforce. Learning to work with others who have different backgrounds and viewpoints, having emotional regulation skills, and being able to navigate social situations are must-have s

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Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Selects D2L Brightspace to Provide a More Unified Learning Experience

eSchool News

TORONTO /PRNewswire/ – D2L, a global learning technology company, announced today that Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the 10 th largest school district in Georgia, has selected D2L Brightspace to support student learning and teacher professional development. With a current enrollment of more than 36,000 students and 5,600 employees, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is the largest employer in Chatham County.

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Instructor Spotlight: Lindy Hockenbary

EdTechTeacher

Who is Lindy Hockenbary? Lindy Hockenbary is an educator whose strength is helping other educators utilize technology to enhance learning experiences. Lindy knows the educational technology market in and out as she has spent her career in various roles in the education field: classroom teacher with a 1:1 environment, curriculum designer, professional development provider, technology integration specialist, educational technology consultant, and professional learning manager.

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edWeb Offers School District Memberships for 2023-2024

edWeb.net

edWeb.net , an award-winning professional learning network and a leader in best practices for virtual professional learning, is now offering a School District Membership. edWeb will help school districts create a private professional learning hub on edWeb.net for communication and collaboration and as a resource for teachers and all staff to have more choice and flexibility in how they earn their PD hours. edWeb has worked with a growing number of school districts over the past year to re-invent

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LESSONS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS: NASSP’S NATIONAL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

American Consortium for Equity in Education

IGNITE: NASSP’S UPCOMING NATIONAL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE…A VISIT WITH NASSP PRESIDENT GREGG WIECZOREK who has just completed a 50 state tour. meeting with school leaders about common concerns, challenges and solutions The post LESSONS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS: NASSP’S NATIONAL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE appeared first on Equity in Education.

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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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STUDENT VOICE: I had fewer opportunities after California banned affirmative action

The Hechinger Report

In anticipation of the forthcoming Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action, the court must exercise caution to avert detrimental impacts on the educational aspirations of Latino and Black students. I was just four years old when affirmative action was banned in California over 25 years ago. As a Latino, I have observed and experienced these consequences firsthand.

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Trauma-Informed Leadership: Taking the First Steps

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast If a student’s brain is tuned into defending itself all the time, then how can the student focus on learning? That’s just one question facing educators as they try to create a safe, supportive educational environment for students impacted by trauma. During the edLeader Panel “ Trauma-Informed Leadership: From Awareness to Action ,” the panelists offered insights into how trauma impacts students and strategies for developing systems to aid bot

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5 Benefits of Using AI Content Detectors

PlagiarismCheck

Why is it essential to distinguish AI-generated content from human-generated text? How can AI content detectors help businesses avoid risks and unlock their full potential? Let’s explore some of the key benefits. 1. Distinguishing AI-Generated Content increases trust Readers, customers, and stakeholders can be guaranteed to know who created the content: an AI model or a specific author.

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How Much Do Life Coaches Make? (+Tips to Increase Earnings)

Sell Courses Online

If you’re curious about how much life coaches make or how your income as a life coach compares to the … How Much Do Life Coaches Make?

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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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286: Inspiring the next generation of fiction podcast creators

The Thinking Stick

On this episode, we talk with Zackary Grady about their award-nominated production Gay Pride and Less Prejudice.

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