Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2023

Ask a Tech Teacher has a book of 169 tech tips to energize your classroom. We’ve added about ten more since publication. Here are some of the tips educators find most useful. The heading will click through to a more detailed article on the tip: Tech Tip #167–How to Evaluate Apps. Here are thirteen tips to evaluate the apps you’ll find useful in your classroom: free or small fee. stand the test of time. positive parent reports. rated ‘for everyone’ or ‘low maturity’. no in-app purchases or

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic essentially ended the conversation about whether school districts should embrace one-to-one programs that put a computing device into the hands of every student. “During COVID, a large number of individual devices were deployed,” says Amy McLaughlin, Cybersecurity Initiative director at the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2023

Last year, I had the privilege of learning and leading as the 2022 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year and a CCSSO National Finalist. After being thrown into the public arena, my image, my story and my classroom were displayed and open for critique. As I traveled across the nation, teachers shared their stories with me. One of the most heartfelt stories I heard was from a fellow Asian educator.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

JANUARY 11, 2023

I love data! I know not everyone is as excited about data as I am but when data is done well it is truly transformational. 25 Ways for Teachers to Get Excited About Using Data. The post 25 Ways for Teachers to Get Excited About Using Data appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2023

This past year was a hard one, defined by the exhaustion of trying to return to “normal.” And in the edtech world, normal meant more ed and less tech than in 2020 and 2021. This shift makes sense in a lot of ways—the Zoom classes of the early pandemic stunk. Test scores fell dramatically. Students across the U.S. (and around the world) stopped showing up to school.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2023

As school districts emerge from the worst of COVID-19, they’re bringing with them new priorities. Many of the changes that districts have made during the pandemic, such as giving employees the flexibility to work remotely, will be carried forward. Other processes are being reevaluated to serve the needs of students and other stakeholders more effectively.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2023

It’s January, and in many places, that means cold weather–and possibly some snow. It may be hard to capture students’ attention now that most winter breaks are over. Creating a video-based lesson that explores different concepts around cold weather is one fun way to boost student engagement. These TED-Ed Lessons cover snowflakes, the coldest place on Earth, myths about the cold, and more.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

by Kristin Vogel-Campbell, Ed.D. At the beginning of each new year, it is a popular practice to develop resolutions and ways that we can improve ourselves and our personal well-being. Maybe it’s committing to reading more for leisure — or. Keep Reading New Year’s Resolutions for Educators. The post New Year’s Resolutions for Educators appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 11, 2023

The post How to Follow a Collaborator in Google Slides appeared first on Shake Up Learning. New feature alert! You can now “follow” other collaborators in Google Slides. When they jump to a different slide, YOU jump to a different slide. This is perfect for student collaboration in the classroom, and great for teachers too. Watch the video below to see how this works!

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

an ACE-ED.ORG EQUITY PRESENTATION SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TUTORING: IT’S ALL ABOUT EQUITY :Our guest is Sandi White, Senior VP at Tutor.com with a look at the tutoring landscape . The post SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TUTORING: IT’S ALL ABOUT EQUITY appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 11, 2023

Lunar New Year is around the corner and by the end of the month Chinese and several other Asian countries together with their communities from all around the world will be celebrating the Lunar New Year. Celebrations take many forms including fireworks, festivities, family get togethers, special food, and various cultural rituals. Lunar New Year is an important holiday for Chinese people.

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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

JANUARY 11, 2023

The idea that the space in which you do something, affects the thing you do is the basic premise behind active learning classrooms (ALCs). These are classroom spaces with features meant to promote and amplify the effects of active learning, including moveable furniture that can be reconfigured easily and a polycentric design where there is no obvious “front” to the room.

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techlearning

JANUARY 11, 2023

Using Failure and Risk-taking to Unlock Creativity and Innovation.

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MiddleWeb

JANUARY 11, 2023

If students develop executive function skills – focus, planning and organizing, self-monitoring – classrooms will run more smoothly, there will be fewer interruptions and repetitions, and teachers will have successfully bridged the SEL/academics gap, writes Marilee Sprenger. The post How Executive Function Links SEL/Academics first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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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TeachThought - Learn better.

JANUARY 11, 2023

The best alternatives to Zoom for online teaching depend on your needs but Google Meet, Loom, and Crikle are just a few of your options. The post 20 Alternatives To Zoom For Online Teaching [Updated] appeared first on TeachThought.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 11, 2023

Struggling to support students who act in ways that are disruptive and defiant? In this article, you’ll find five strategies to proactively build a strong relationship with students and prevent outbursts, along with three ways to de-escalate students in the moment. Working with students with behavioral issues in the general education classroom.

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SplashLearn

JANUARY 11, 2023

After-school activities are vital for a child’s physical and mental development. In addition, research shows that well-formulated after-school programs can improve kids’ social skills, school attendance, and academic outcomes. After-school programs are beneficial for both young and older kids. These activities keep your energetic toddler busy and tire them out for a good night’s sleep. […].

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Marketplace K-12

JANUARY 11, 2023

HMH CEO Jack Lynch and NWEA CEO Chris Minnich talk about their plans to merge the two companies and the implications for curriculum and assessment. The post Houghton Mifflin, NWEA CEOs Break Down New Acquisition, Future of K-12 Assessments appeared first on Market Brief.

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

RECRUITING MINORITIES TO EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS, A TEACHER-RETENTION.COM presentation with Dr Howie Knoff of Project Achieve, one of the top consultants to public education and Dr. Deborah Crockett, the first African American president of the Nat’l Association of School. Keep Reading RECRUITING MINORITIES TO EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS.

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Brainscape

JANUARY 11, 2023

Two students are learning to play three songs on the piano: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and "Chopsticks." Student A decides to learn each song on its own, perfectly, before moving on to the next. Student B decides to mix it up by practicing all three songs every day. Who do you think will be the first to perfect all three songs?

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Grounded in the science of reading, it’s the first self-paced, digital solution specifically designed for educators of adolescent students While literacy is a cornerstone of success across all subjects, many upper elementary and middle school students lack the literacy skills. Keep Reading Lexia Introduces Lexia Aspire Professional Learning to Empower Educators as They Build Students’ Literacy Skills in Grades 4–8.

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techlearning

JANUARY 11, 2023

This iCivics lesson plan is designed to provide educators with ideas on incorporating the tool into their instruction.

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AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Kanga’s expanded scheduling makes it easier for clinicians to manage their workload Presence, the leading provider of online therapy solutions for children with diverse needs, has added enhanced scheduling features to Kanga, its all-in-one therapy platform, to make it easier. Keep Reading Presence Adds Scheduling Capabilities to its Modern Therapy Platform.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 11, 2023

We've just posted our 12-month upcoming schedule for the 2023 Service, Safety, and Security webinar series with Dr. Steve Albrecht. The schedule is below, followed by information about our all-access pass program. Registration for upcoming webinars, as they are open, can be done here. Library 2.0 has an existing collection of 45 recorded webinars and four "bonus" videos from Dr.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Strategic clinical advisory team supports company’s vision to transform the future of special education BlazerWorks, the leading K-12 managed service provider, today announced the formation of its new strategic Special Education Clinical Advisory Team. Members of the advisory team will. Keep Reading BlazerWorks Announces Formation of Mission-Critical Special Education Advisory Team.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Free guide reveals which factors enable tutoring programs to effectively resolve unfinished learning According to the National Student Support Accelerator, supplementing classroom instruction with high-impact tutoring produces substantial learning gains. Those high learning gains are one of many factors that. Keep Reading FEV Tutor Releases New Guide on Supporting Test Prep Through High-Impact Tutoring.

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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

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