eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore.– NWEA – a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students – announced today its new initiative focused on collaborative and immersive education opportunities on Roblox – a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences. Utilizing a Roblox Community Fund grant , the organization will explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their ac

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2023

This is inspired by Jennifer Cohen over at Forbes who wrote a wonderful article on “ 5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8am ” (few of which I do, though I can claim #5). She includes chores like exercise, eat a healthy breakfast, map out the day–all great ideas, but not pithy enough for the average teacher I know. Here’s my list of what the average teacher accomplishes before her first class of children crosses the threshold of her domain.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools? Should it be blocked? Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. We need to get practical, past the hype, and work to do that in this show.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 6, 2023

Esports offers a new kind of competitive activity where students, both boys and girls, can participate in the same leagues without restrictions based on their overall athleticism or physical ability. Perhaps the only barrier to entry for schools is having good equipment for esports competitors to practice or compete with. Ideally, this would be in a dedicated space where students can work on both the fundamentals of gameplay and the teamwork skills they need to win matches.

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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

APRIL 6, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—is providing an array of free digital resources to support National Financial Capability Month. Taking place annually in April, National Financial Capability Month was founded by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) and is produced by the Jump$tart Coalition.

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Discovery Education

APRIL 6, 2023

Celebrate Earth Day with Discovery Education’s collection of Earth Day activities to build an understanding of sustainability, the Earth’s natural resources, and how we can all take action to keep our planet healthy. This Earth Day, invest in our planet and inspire your students with lessons that teach about climate literacy, ending plastic use, cleaning up our planet, and sustainable fashion!

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 6, 2023

Dr Maria Armstrong, Executive Director of ALAS , the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents joins Supt. Rene Sanchez of Champlain Valley VT schools on how SEL and teacher well being matter for teacher retention as we explore how a Keep Reading THE CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES OF TEACHER RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT IN RURAL AMERICA The post THE CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES OF TEACHER RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT IN RURAL AMERICA appeared first on Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2023

As school district leaders continue to worry about students’ college and career readiness, a new survey finds that less than half of students from traditionally underserved populations believe education after high school is necessary. The new survey conducted by ECMC Group , in partnership with VICE Media Group, surveyed more than 1,000 high school students ages 14-18 from low-income , first-generation and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) backgrounds and found that only 45 per

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MindSpark

APRIL 6, 2023

By Davis Turner Real-World Applications of STEM Concepts with Drones Drones are becoming increasingly popular and offer numerous applications ranging from aerial photography to package delivery. However, they are also an excellent tool for K-12 education, providing hands-on learning opportunities for students to learn STEM concepts. In this blog, we'll explore why drones are essential for students to learn and how they can help develop future readiness skills.

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techlearning

APRIL 6, 2023

Health at Every Size may get better results without the stigma by focusing on overall health and wellness rather than weight.

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 6, 2023

During Arab American Heritage Month students explore the diversity within the Arab community, its members’ contributions to the United States, and the discrimination many Arab Americans have faced in the 21st century. This resource collection can help with the exploration. The post Sharing the Breadth of Arab American Heritage first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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MindSpark

APRIL 6, 2023

By Davis Turner Real-World Applications of STEM Concepts with Drones Drones are becoming increasingly popular and offer numerous applications ranging from aerial photography to package delivery. However, they are also an excellent tool for K-12 education, providing hands-on learning opportunities for students to learn STEM concepts. In this blog, we'll explore why drones are essential for students to learn and how they can help develop future readiness skills.

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 6, 2023

Authentic Literacy Instruction cuts through the literacy fog and all the opposing claims about reading instruction to present practical, actionable techniques teachers can use with any curriculum in grades 6-12, says ELA/reading teacher Erin Corrigan-Smith. The post Empower Students to Become Lifelong Readers first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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MIND Research Institute

APRIL 6, 2023

This blog was originally published on K20Connect. The pandemic devastated math education in the U.S. Declines affected almost every student. The National Assessment of Educational Progress tests reports that we have lost ground in math with a drop of three points. Black students lost 13 points compared with their white peers, who lost five points, creating an even more significant disparity among racial groupings.

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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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techlearning

APRIL 6, 2023

The best laptops for teachers let you stay mobile while remaining digitally connected.

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