Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

In the early days of online education, I imagined that virtual classrooms would follow the same basic model as in-person ones, with an instructor leading the same number of students typical in a campus class. One of my colleagues at New York University disagreed, cautioning even decades ago, that the belief was “pretty naive.” To make online financially viable, he predicted, “remote classes will need to enroll many more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2023

Here are popular puzzles resources teachers are using to teach mouse skills, critical thinking, and more. There are a few for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day: Digipuzzles –great puzzles for geography, nature, and holidays I’m a Puzzle –create your own puzzles Jigsaw Explorer –make your own Jigsaw Planet –create your own picture jigsaw Jigsaw puzzles Jigzone–puzzles Jigsaw Puzzles –JS Kindergarten puzzles Puzzle—St.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 2, 2023

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark For some, this comparison will seem obvious. For some, it will seem curious, at first blush. For some, it will seem preposterous, or even insulting. We hope that, like most good analogies, the aptness of the comparison ultimately enlightens. Our interest in revisiting this topic was prompted by two events. The first (which was really the second chronologically) was re-reading the words of a professor quoted in What the Best College Teachers Do by Ken Bain (2004).

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Modern technological advancements can make education noticeably more exciting and entertaining, but accompanied by all its benefits, uncontrolled use of technology in schools can divert students’ attention to unwanted places. That is why efficient school management is important. Most American children’s daily screen time averages around five to seven hours.

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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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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 2, 2023

VANCOUVER, Wash. — When her bill for overdue rent topped five digits, Resly Suka decided it was time to tell her kids they might lose their home. A bout with Covid in late 2020 had forced Suka, a single mother of seven, to take time off from her job as a home hospice caregiver. That triggered a series of financial setbacks and, by October 2021, she owed more than $10,000 in back rent.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

As recipients of public funding and taxpayer dollars, K-12 school budgets and spending expenditures are under a microscope. Relief funds stemming from the pandemic have only sharpened the focus, particularly on infrastructure and technology investments. In my role as Chief Technology Officer at one of the nation’s largest school districts, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), being accountable and ensuring we are making prudent financial decisions is a top priority for my team.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 2, 2023

Educator Amber Chandler’s feel-good Movie Magic in the Classroom prepares any teacher to guide students through 10 films that address a range of SEL topics, from creating a sense of belonging to building an inclusive community, writes Sarah Cooper. For ELA, history and more. The post Add Movie Magic to Boost SEL in Class first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

ATLANTA – Cox Campus, the online learning community of the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy at the Atlanta Speech School, has been selected by the Ohio Department of Education (DOE) to create a customized early learning credential to transform teaching practices and child literacy outcomes throughout Ohio. “Our partnership with the Ohio Department of Education is a significant step toward providing early learning educators with free evidenced-based courses and resources that will help

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES – A group of fifth graders assemble around an enormous cardboard-covered table, designing a city from recycled materials. There’s tremendous excitement in this Venice, California, classroom as they discuss ideas for creating an imaginary metropolis from scratch. “We need transportation!” one student shouts. “A train going all through the city,” another offers.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners are offering educators and students nationwide a variety of free, STEM-focused resources to support celebrations of Women’s History Month. This high-quality content highlights the accomplishments of women STEM leaders and encourages girls to see themselves in future STEM careers. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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techieMusings

MARCH 2, 2023

I had the opportunity to partner with the Boomerang team to lead a webinar on strategies for managing email and maximizing productivity for educators. If you’ve followed my blog or YouTube channel, you’ll know that I’ve been studying and researching this topic for years. During the webinar, I had a chance to share my reasons for being passionate about this subject, why I felt motivated to make a change in my relationship with email, and how using Boomerang has enabled me to apply research-based

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MARCH 2, 2023

CommonLit is an all-in-one literacy program to help with reading using assessments and more.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 2, 2023

We've just announced the keynote panel for our Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," which will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We hit the 2,000 registration mark today, so we're anticipating a great event! The free registration link is below, as are the new details on the keynote panel and a link to submit session proposals--only two weeks left to submit.

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Brainscape

MARCH 2, 2023

Dun, dun, duuuuuun! Gird your loins because the biggest new Brainscape feature in years has finally arrived! It’s called ‘Smart Study’ and it heralds a new chapter in the science of learning. How? Because— step aside Anki and Quizlet —we are now the first-ever adaptive study app to combine the science-backed strategy of spaced repetition with interleaving practice.

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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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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 2, 2023

Are you curious to learn more about what it might mean to become an International school educator? Have you ever considered an international move? Today’s episode aims to help you dig into that curiosity and learn more about your potential next steps. On this episode, we’re speaking with the creators of Educators Going Global , a community that aims to connect and bring focus to international education.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 2, 2023

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