Edsurge
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The emergence of ChatGPT provoked widespread concern that the AI chatbot is the ultimate tool for students cheating on homework, since it can answer just about any question in paragraph form. As companies race to come out with tools they claim can detect when prose was written by a bot, some are wondering whether a previous generation of homework-help tools might soon be rendered obsolete.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Many Fridays, I report on a wonderful website or project my classes and parents love. This one is teaching architecture to youngers: Lesson Plan: Three projects over six weeks and your students will learn about blueprints, room layout, dimensions, and more. Plus, they’ll understand how to think about a three-dimensional object and then spatially lay it out on paper.
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Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
If you have been reading the Ditch That Textbook blog for awhile now you know that we love to use familiar tools in new and exciting ways. Google Forms is no exception. Forms are used in the classroom as an effective way to gather information and assess student learning and they can be used for […] The post 15 Google Forms templates you can use in class tomorrow appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The post Micro-credentials 2023: Reflections and Celebrations for the Future appeared first on Digital Promise.
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.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
What defines an exemplary edtech company that serves K-12 needs? How does a district measure return on investment when adopting new curricula? While the edtech market continues to grow with innovative ways to engage students, not many companies provide products rooted in three decades of cognitive research that continue to provide solid returns on investment.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
More parents report experiencing ransomware attacks on their children’s schools, according to new data from Kaspersky. This year, 14 percent of American parents experienced ransomware attacks on their children’s K-12 schools while their child was a student, an increase from 9 percent last year. Among schools that paid a ransom to their attackers, parents reported an average ransom of $887,360.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
MONTREAL – Paper , the leading Educational Support System (ESS), today announced that it has acquired MajorClarity, a best-in-class Career & College Readiness (CCR) tool. Together, the companies will offer a comprehensive CCR platform that will support all students, regardless of their preferred path after high school. Today, most high schools and CCR programs are focused primarily on college preparation, despite the U.S.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
GLOBAL LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR FOR YOU AND STUDENTS FROM AN ED SERVICE AGENCY:Dr. Joan Wade of AESA is joined by her guest Jason Hirou of ACES International Education ,a Connecticut Ed service Agency offering international opportunities nationwide to schools. The post GLOBAL LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR FOR YOU AND STUDENTS FROM AN ED SERVICE AGENCY appeared first on Equity and Access in Education.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Burnout is one of the leading causes of workforce shortages in U.S. schools and its impact is being felt by students who need consistent, high-quality educators the most. Some of the hardest hit are students with unique needs that require services from qualified professionals, such as speech-language pathologists, sign-language interpreters, teachers for the vision and hearing impaired and special education teachers.
Marketplace K-12
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Tutoring provider Paper is acquiring two companies in an effort to expand its offerings beyond virtual one-on-one academic support. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Paper to Expand Beyond Tutoring with 2 New Acquisitions appeared first on Market Brief.
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eSchool News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA– Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today that elementary students from Buchanan County, Virginia School District achieved unprecedented reading gains using Carnegie Learning’s Fast ForWord ® reading and language program. Buchanan County Public School students in grades K-5 (950 students) worked in the program five days a week for thirty minutes a day.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Emerging technology trends, such as the metaverse, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence (AI), have the potential to transform education. This is not disputed; but the questions we are grappling with now is will this transform education by increasing student learning, Keep Reading Emerging Technologies in K-12 education Part 1 – What is the Metaverse, how do we prepare teachers and families for it, and what does it mean for K-12 education?
techlearning
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
ChatGPT’s AI art generator cousins have potential applications in the classroom but also drawbacks, say educators.
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Ever since the pandemic shut down schools almost three years ago, I’ve been writing about tutoring as the most promising way to help kids catch up academically. I often get questions about research on tutoring. How effective is tutoring? How many schools are doing it? How is it going so far? In this column, I’m recapping the evidence for tutoring and what we know now about pandemic tutoring.
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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
In this post, I share with you 10 of the best puzzle games for kids. These are some of the best-selling kids' puzzles in the market with thousands of user reviews and ratings. These puzzles are designed to help kids develop several important skills including problem-solving skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and literacy. From Melissa & Doug Busy Barnyard-Shaped Floor Puzzle to the Learning Journey Lift, these puzzles will not only enable kids to enjoy hours of fun as they eng
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
My time in education forever impacted the way I see the world. This is why when I began making a fictional film about college reunions, I couldn’t help reflecting on the real-life challenges in education that impede students, particularly Black students, from attending and graduating from college. In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, I wrote a movie.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Body Language - Learning to Stay Safe with Patrons." Have you ever looked at a patron and thought, "Is this person mad at me?" The answer is usually yes. We can misinterpret certain body language signals, especially if the person shifts from relatively cooperative and mostly polite, to a growing state of anger and resentment.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Harmony is a social learning tool built for the classroom with SEL best practices in mind.
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.
SplashLearn
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
When looking for the best ways on how to discipline a child, it is important to consider various parameters. The child’s age, level of interest, cognitive development, and sense of right and wrong will dictate how they interact with positive and negative disciplinary stimuli. As a parent, you need to use every tool available to […] The post How to Discipline a Child With Best Actionable Strategies first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Tips for tech-savvy teaching in the classroom from two award-winning educators
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Program to teach students about offshore wind energy and careers in the field The KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, is partnering with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to launch a comprehensive outreach program focused Keep Reading KidWind and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Partner for Offshore Wind Energy K-12 Educational Outreach Project The post KidWind and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Partner for Offshore
SplashLearn
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
There are several strategies you can focus on when developing a 1st grade homeschool curriculum for your child. You can focus on state requirements, general guidelines, and innovative learning styles to make learning fun, interactive, and value driven. Your child can also get more from their homeschool experience when multiple teaching techniques are used.
AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
High school students will showcase their creativity and skills in national contest Wacom, the world’s leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays, and digital interface solutions, is opening the call for entries for the 2023 Character Design Contest. Character Keep Reading Wacom Launches the 2023 Character Design Contest The post Wacom Launches the 2023 Character Design Contest appeared first on Equity and Access in Education.
Brainscape
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
They’ve gone and done it! The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has shaken things up by revamping the questions in the NCLEX. And they’re calling it… Next Generation NCLEX (NGN). Dun dun duuuuuun! As you likely know, the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is the standardized test that nursing students must pass in order to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Groundbreaking study of 1,600 classrooms finds Speak Agent Math+Language has a significant, positive effect on both Math and English language proficiency test scores. A new impact study at Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) found that students in grades 6 Keep Reading Prince George’s County Public Schools’ Students Achieve Significant Improvements in Middle Grades Math with Speak Agent The post Prince George’s County Public Schools’ Students Achieve Significant Improvements in Middle
The Thinking Stick
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Ready to get our new free guide “Exploring our relationship with social media”? Click here and head over to shiftingschools.com to see our 70+ free guides! Check out Jeff’s recent episode about parenting and caretaking with social media and healthy digital habits in mind, you can read it here. Today’s guest is Andréa Jones and she’s here to talk about her journey in becoming a social media strategist.
Speaker: Richard Goring, Director at BrightCarbon
Have you ever caught an employee sleeping during training? Compelling content is paramount, but trying to do so with the same tools you've always used is complicated, right? Wrong! Powerpoint has excellent features that, with a bit of creativity, can help you improve your presentations and keep your people engaged without going over budget. By utilizing newer components that enable interactive sequences, navigable content to respond to your audience, and pop quizzes for informal knowledge checks
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Join us in solving water challenges to expand water access and resilience for all. By competing in this virtual hackathon, you will have the opportunity to: Over 8 weeks, solve one of the following challenge statements in teams of up Keep Reading Student Hackathon Competition The post Student Hackathon Competition appeared first on Equity and Access in Education.
Sell Courses Online
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
There’s something magical about starting a new online course: it’s an acknowledgment that there’s more to learn in the world.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Virginia’s Rivermont Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education, the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Through this new multi-year collaboration, K-12 educators in all 15 Rivermont campuses across Virginia will integrate Discovery Education’s Keep Reading Virginia’s Rivermont Schools Selects Discovery Education to Support Science Education Statewide The post Virginia’s Rivermont Schools Selects D
Think Exam
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Cognitive abilities empower the mind to think, process information, learn and make sound decisions. Employees with stronger cognitive abilities tend to be more efficient, effective, and innovative, leading to higher productivity levels.
Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions
The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.
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