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Here’s How Modern Teachers Boost Their Ed Tech Skills

EdTech Magazine

When Patti Bartley, a first grade teacher at Cook Elementary in Columbus, Miss., heard she was getting a digital learning coach from the Mississippi Department of Education, she was nervous. “I don’t really use technology unless I’m forced to,” she said in a video highlighting the department's Digital Learning Coach program. She went on to explain that although she regularly uses her Promethean whiteboard, she hadn’t figured out how to implement lessons using student devices.

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3 Reasons I’m Using a Chatbot in My Classes

MiddleWeb

After some initial skepticism, brain-weary ELA teacher Allison Paludi turned to ChatGPT for fresh ideas about teaching The Giver to her 6th graders. The AI tool was a big help for lesson brainstorming and differentiation and as a go-to thought partner after her PLC disbanded. The post 3 Reasons I’m Using a Chatbot in My Classes first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Students are Education’s Most Under-Utilized Asset

EdNews Daily

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” –William Butler Yeats In education, almost everything changes. Almost. Technology changes. 30,000 years ago, the height of technology was painting on cave walls near the village of Montignac in southwest France. It was sophisticated and, long-lasting. 3,000 years ago, papyrus made communication portable and more easily shared, and that technology allowed the spread of knowledge f

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Learning to Teach with AI a Small Bite at a Time

EdTechTeacher

This article originally appeared on MIddleWeb 5/22/23 you can access the original post here. The old joke “What’s the best way to eat an elephant?” accurately sums up an effective strategy for navigating the roiling modern world of Artificial Intelligence. The rollout of new AI tools has been so fast-paced that it is hard to keep up with every one of the tools that enters the market.

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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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Promoting Real World Change and Success in Schools Today

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, we spotlight Misa Sato, an award-winning assistant principal who recently earned the prestigious NASSP Assistant Principal of the Year title. Serving at Reagan High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Misa has made a profound impact through her dynamic approach to educational leadership.

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Tech Tip #108: Three-click Rule

Ask a Tech Teacher

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy! Some websites/blogs are confusing. I have to click through from one site to the next to get the information I wanted until I’m nowhere near where I started.

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5 Ways to Communicate Better in Meetings

ViewSonic Education

A big part of learning how to run effective meetings is related to communication, so a strong emphasis must be placed on this area. Learning to communicate better in meetings can boost overall business results because they become more productive and are more likely to achieve objectives. Continue reading to learn five ways you can improve your communication in meetings.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Leaders

A Principal's Reflections

You would be hard-pressed not to have heard how AI is evolving at such a fast rate. Tools like ChatGBT and Google Bard weren’t even a thing before 2023. With any innovation, there is both excitement and fear. While there is room for caution, leaders can tap into the power of AI. As I shared in Digital Leadership , evolving technology enables and empowers leaders to seize the moment and look for ways to fundamentally improve teaching, learning, and leadership.

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27 Online Resources About Civics and Government

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are popular online resources to teach about Civics and Government. Click here for updates on this list: Argument Wars CaseMaker –for 6th-8th grade Civics games Congress Court Quest C-Span –Congress at work in video Electoral College—humourous video Executive Command How Laws are Made Law Craft Legislative and Executive Branch Quiz Legislative Branch Qualifications Legislative Branch Quiz Legislative Branch Vocabulary Powers of Congress Public Policy and the Executive and Legisla

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How to Enact an AI Policy in Your K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

As K–12 leaders plan for the return to school, many should consider the need for a policy on artificial intelligence. AI conversations are being had in ed tech circles, with experts and thought leaders discussing the technology as it advances. At this year’s Consortium for School Networking conference in March, panelists discussed ChatGPT and its place in schools.

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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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Advantages and Disadvantages of Web Conferencing

ViewSonic Education

Gaining an understanding of the various web conferencing advantages and disadvantages can be critical for business success because it allows companies to fully realize the potential on offer, while also maintaining an awareness of the challenges and what can be done to overcome them. Keep reading to find out more about the pros and cons of web conferencing in modern business settings.

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The Power of Professional Development: How to Use Micro-credentials as an Organization

Digital Promise

The post The Power of Professional Development: How to Use Micro-credentials as an Organization appeared first on Digital Promise.

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We Landed on the Moon July 20 1969

Ask a Tech Teacher

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first man to place foot on the moon. Commemorate that this year with an exciting collection of websites and apps that take your students to the Moon. Here are some you’ll like: Apollo 11: Countdown to Launch via Google Earth Apollo 11 VR Google Moon –see the Moon in 3D with your Google Earth app How we are going to the Moon –video If the Moon Were Only One Pixel… JFK Challenge — takes kids to the Apollo 11 NASA Educator Guide to the

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Here’s How Modern Data Management Platforms Help K-12 Schools Get Work Done

EdTech Magazine

In K–12 school districts, there’s ample information available to support decision-making around key operational and educational concerns — if only schools could make use of it. “School systems are swimming in valuable data that potentially could be used to support students,” says Susan Bearden, former director of digital programs for InnovateEDU, a nonprofit educational organization that is home to the data advocacy group Project Unicorn.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

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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Best Video Conferencing Setup – A Complete Guide in 2023

ViewSonic Education

Remote and hybrid work models have been on the rise for several years. But the pandemic has only sped this process along, resulting in many businesses actively seeking the best video conferencing setup to help facilitate these new methods of working. Achieving this requires businesses to equip their employees and their offices with the right tools and software solutions.

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The Station Rotation Model Tip # 4: Encourage Offline Student Collaboration Using Talking Chips

Catlin Tucker

When first implementing the station rotation model , many teachers express concern about designing offline student-led collaborative stations. Although they understand the benefits of these collaborative conversations in station rotation, including increased self-efficacy, relationship building, and constructing knowledge together, teachers usually feel more comfortable designing teacher-led collaborative stations where they can control the discussion and ensure everyone is on task.

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Engaging Families as Partners in Early Education

Waterford

Candra Morris is the Vice President of Professional Learning here at Waterford.org. She recently sat down with us to talk about family engagement, student success, and building relationships. We like to say she wrote the book on family engagement in schools—because she did! What makes you so passionate about family engagement in education? Candra: I think I’m just naturally passionate about it.

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Meet the 54 Teams Advancing to the Semi-final Round of the VITAL Prize Challenge!

Digital Promise

The post Meet the 54 Teams Advancing to the Semi-final Round of the VITAL Prize Challenge! appeared first on Digital Promise.

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The Roses and Thorns of an LMS Strategy: How to Flourish with the Right LMS

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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3 SEO Strategies for Edtech Business

EdTech4Beginners

The Edtech industry is worth over $340 billion , and its value will keep rising as digital learning becomes even more common. Its adoption cuts across all sectors of the society. This is good news for those in the industry. On the flip side, this high demand also means an increase in the number of startups and new companies, making it a more competitive market.

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3 Essential Tips for Increasing Student Enrollment in Your District

Education Elements

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically shifted the culture of learning in America and the issue of school enrollment is a current topic of repeated conversation. Remote learning created the option for students to learn outside of the school building and the shifts from remote, to hybrid resulted in a noticeable decline in school enrollment. Many students simply struggled to return to school.

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Applications of AI Tools in the Gifted Education Classroom – A Conference Presentation

User Generated Education

I had the opportunity to present AI Tools in the Gifted Education Classroom at the UCONN national gifted conference, Confratute 2023. My session description (originally written by me and tweaked by ChatGPT) was: Incorporating AI tools into the gifted education classroom can offer new and exciting opportunities for both teachers and students. By embracing these tools and learning how to use them effectively, we can prepare our students for the future and stay ahead of the curve.

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10 ways educators can implement Google Docs for learners in their classrooms

Hapara

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Raise your hand if your learners have turned in a Google Docs assignment. Was it an essay, summary or another straightforward assignment? Since Google Docs saves progress on its own, and learners can access it online, it certainly works well for word processing. But there are all kinds of engaging ways you can implement Google Docs for learners.

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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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How to Promote Family Engagement During the First Weeks of School

Waterford

Learn Effective Family Engagement Strategies from the Experts Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinars , including “ Driving Impactful Family Engagement with CARES ,” and learn key strategies from the experts on how to build a school environment that values families and how to advise teachers along the way. One of the best ways to promote positive learning outcomes on an individual and school-wide level is involving families in their child’s educational journey.

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A Student and a Teacher Try to Untangle Why Group Work Is, Well, Terrible

Edsurge

Everyone has a group project horror story. Maybe you had a classmate who got away with doing none of the work. Or maybe a group member doubled down on doing something incorrectly. For the really unlucky, perhaps a teammate repackaged your work as their own. Educator Jen Manly, left, and EdSurge reporter Nadia Tamez-Robledo address the audience during a discussion about the challenges students face while doing group work.

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Guest post: Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Going For Scholarships

EdTech4Beginners

It’s a dream of many to go to college and get a degree that will help set them up for success in life. The problem for many is the cost of college tuition is so high that it can put higher education out of reach. Luckily, there are scholarships available that can help you go to college without putting a financial burden on you. Applying for scholarships can be a challenge, however.

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12 Questions To Help Students See Themselves As Thinkers

TeachThought - Learn better.

Self-knowledge is formed through metacognition and basic epistemology. Here are 12 questions to help students see themselves as thinkers.v The post 12 Questions To Help Students See Themselves As Thinkers appeared first on TeachThought.

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Building the Foundation for a Modern K-12 Classroom

K-12 looks different these days. But one thing remains the same: you need a reliable learning platform that serves as the foundation for teaching and learning––for all students, in a variety of learning experiences. Discover how the Instructure Learning Platform supports today's K-12 classroom through: A central, consistent, connected hub of the digital learning environment.

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5 Reasons Every Teacher Should Use Book Creator

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

What is an EdTech tool that actually delivers on the promise of creating a more engaging classroom? Book Creator. Here are 5 Reasons every teacher should use Book Creator. Teachers Should Use Book Creator The post 5 Reasons Every Teacher Should Use Book Creator appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Insights and Best Practices for Transforming Education Through One-to-One Device Programs

Edsurge

As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, schools are recognizing the importance of equipping every student with a personal device to facilitate digital learning. These one-to-one initiatives aim to provide students with equal access to educational resources, fostering creativity and critical thinking while preparing them for the demands of a technology-driven world.

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Digital tools are a vehicle–not a standalone solution–for trauma-responsive care in schools

eSchool News

Key points: Investing in mental health training, resources, and digital tools supports students’ immediate needs and creates a foundation for the long term By leaning into the power of human connection and leveraging digital health tools, schools can proactively enhance student well-being See related article: Using tech to combat trauma Schools play a vital role in nurturing the well-being of their students.

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THE DRIVING FORCE INSTITUTE AND AMERICAN HISTORY EDUCATION

American Consortium for Equity in Education

THE DRIVING FORCE INSTITUTE AND AMERICAN HISTORY EDUCATION: A CONVERSATION WITH FOUNDER PATRICK RICCARDS… With a new book coming out and a concern about the direction of teaching history in American schools, Pat will give us his insights on many areas Keep Reading THE DRIVING FORCE INSTITUTE AND AMERICAN HISTORY EDUCATION The post THE DRIVING FORCE INSTITUTE AND AMERICAN HISTORY EDUCATION appeared first on Equity in Education.

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LIVE DEMO: Using PowerPoint to Create Compelling Presentations for Virtual Training

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