Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 28, 2022
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Digital Promise
APRIL 27, 2022
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Neo LMS
APRIL 26, 2022
Today’s generation of students and teachers are battling more weighted issues than previous ones. We live in a society that now holds people to higher standards and is much more fast-paced and demanding than it used to be, which can put a lot of stress on those in education in particular. Teachers are more heavily scrutinized and asked to do more than ever before.
A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 24, 2022
Last week I shared the news that Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future was published a year ago. While I am proud of all the books that I have been honored to write, this one was a bit more special. For starters, it represented my first major publication that veered away from a leadership focus. Since a great deal of my time as of late has been in the role of a coach, I wanted to share insight that has been gleaned through visits to numerous schools and count
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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 24, 2022
April 25th-30th. My wonderful sister is visiting from Marion, Indiana. She is uncomfortable flying, hasn’t been back here since my mother’s funeral. I can’t overstate how excited I am to see her. As a result, I won’t be around much the next week–a bit, but mostly, we’ll be talking, visiting, exploring, walking… See you-all in a week!
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 24, 2022
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Nicole Biscotti had children, and she was a teacher. She thought she understood everything about children. That was until her fourth son, Jason, was born. As Jason grew, Nicole knew he was different. Nicole shares how eventually she discovered Jason had ADHD and how she changed her high school classroom to reach all of the children.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ViewSonic Education
APRIL 24, 2022
For many businesses, the hybrid workplace model is the new way of work, while for many others, it represents the future. Already adopted by multiple industry-leading firms, the hybrid work model is able to merge company objectives with the rising demand for more flexible work arrangements. The challenge, however, lies in how to successfully transition from a traditional workplace to a hybrid workplace model with minimal disruption. .
Digital Promise
APRIL 25, 2022
Learning and Employment Records (LERs) are comprehensive digital records of an individual’s skills, competencies, credentials, and employment history that may be able to show a complete picture of an individual’s education and work experiences. LERs have the potential to highlight verified skills, reduce hiring biases, and match people to employment opportunities.
Education Elements
APRIL 25, 2022
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Although we at Education Elements believe that teachers should be celebrated on any day that ends in a “y”, we also are excited to join in the Nationwide celebrations next week. As a former teacher, a little “thank you” went a long way, a gifted morning coffee fueled me to empower my students through testing season, and a card highlighting my impact reminded me of my “why.”.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 28, 2022
To effectively address student data privacy, K–12 IT leaders need to understand the legal requirements. As districts shift operations to the cloud — and with bad actors increasingly targeting schools — IT teams need to ensure they are meeting both the letter and the spirit of the law. The main federal statute guiding student data privacy is FERPA, which stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
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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
ViewSonic Education
APRIL 26, 2022
Hybrid work has evolved from a model born out of necessity to a fundamental mainstay of corporate culture. In a hybrid work model, employees divide their time between working in the office and working from home. Today, many companies use a hybrid work model to give their employees the flexibility to work from home while also reinforcing the connections that come with face-to-face interactions in the office.
Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 27, 2022
Email can consume our lives. With some strategies, though, we can minimize the impact it has. Here are some tips to help with email overwhelm. Does it feel like email consumes your life — or too much of your time at school or at home?I once heard someone describe email as “requests for your time […]. The post The Gmail survival guide for busy teachers appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
Education Elements
APRIL 25, 2022
If you’ve ever watched a superhero movie, you’ve probably wondered which superpower you would like to embody. Super strength or super flexibility? Invisibility or the power to fly? It may surprise you to learn that superheroes live among us and go about their lives, often unnoticed. If you look closely, however, you may spot them shopping at the grocery store, taking their pets for a stroll in the park, or, most commonly, shopping for treasures in the $1 bins at Target.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 29, 2022
Educational technology saw an explosion of growth and innovation over the past two years as companies worked to meet schools’ needs in the wake of the pandemic. Existing companies built new solutions and updated old favorites, while new companies entered the playing field with creative innovations. These technologies and updates were created with remote and hybrid learning situations 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.
Digital Promise
APRIL 29, 2022
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Edsurge
APRIL 25, 2022
When social media came along, higher education marketers were quick to recognize the value in building communities and audiences around their brands. For the first time ever, multiple audiences—prospective students, donors, alumni, parents—were available and delivered to us in the same space. We could market our institutions and target messaging to these groups and individuals based on their likes/dislikes and the interests they had willingly shared with Facebook.
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 26, 2022
Hi readers, The company I work for are looking for teachers in their schools in China. It is a great place to live and the salary and benefits are very generous. If you are interested, please email ( neilmjarrett@gmail.com ) your CV and the position you would like to apply for, and I will pass it directly to the relevant team. To be considered, you must have a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification and considerable teaching experience.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 27, 2022
School esports arenas are popping up across the country as competitive gaming teams grow in K–12 districts. Schools, administrators and communities have begun to see the value esports provides to students and districts. As a result, district personnel who wish to start esports clubs are facing less pushback in making the case for these programs. For schools that face problems with limited budgets, it can help to start with a smaller setup.
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.
eSchool News
APRIL 25, 2022
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. My Advanced Placement computer science course is half girls and half boys. I coach an award-winning robotics team, Retro5ive, that is equally balanced between girls and boys, nearly all of whom are students of color. Getting there requires combating gender norms and stereotypes every day.
Edsurge
APRIL 29, 2022
Considering the ongoing traumatic upheaval on school communities in recent years, and the unrelenting pressure on educators to work under difficult, uncertain and constantly vacillating circumstances, it is not a matter of if educators will experience the corrosive effects of prolonged and extreme stress, but rather when. The question is, what can schools do to prioritize and support the mental health and well-being of the invaluable educators at the heart of their school communities?
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler
APRIL 25, 2022
How to Make a Rubric with Multiple Choice Grid in Google Forms. Rubrics are great tools for evaluating student learning, Google Forms makes rubrics even better. The post How to Make a Rubric with Multiple Choice Grid in Google Forms appeared first on Teacher Tech.
EdTech4Beginners
APRIL 24, 2022
Did you know that online education is expected to grow by 22% in 2022? This number is staggering, and it’s a clear indication that online education is the future of learning. In this blog post, Richard Yu will discuss the reasons why online education is growing so rapidly. He will also explore some of the benefits of online education compared to traditional education.
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.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 29, 2022
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Just before 7:20 a.m. on the day before February break, the black Ford SUV was the first vehicle to pull into the school parking lot. Inside, Nathaniel Wylie listened to the last refrains of the gospel praise song “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus” before turning off the engine and heading inside the beige brick building. His morning playlist always consists of something uplifting, including the occasional motivational speaker.
Edsurge
APRIL 29, 2022
The metaverse is the latest tech frontier, with Facebook ( now called Meta ) and other tech giants rushing to build a parallel social and professional universe in virtual and augmented reality. And plenty of schools and colleges are wondering: Will this new realm work for education? A new study co-authored by one of the world’s most prominent researchers on the effectiveness of edtech, Richard Mayer, offers some answers to that question.
EdNews Daily
APRIL 29, 2022
In this episode of the EduJedi Report, we’ll explore the transformation of learning where suddenly students and teachers are not physically together has driven widespread use of video conferencing. Screen fatigue complaints and disengagement were center stage early on, but certain folks like Suzanne Phillips rode in to show how to do it right.
MIND Research Institute
APRIL 26, 2022
Encourage students to keep meaningful math learning happening this summer with JiJi and other mathematical experiences! Can you hear it? Waves lapping the beach, ice cream truck jingles, basketballs bouncing on sidewalks, and the crackle of a bonfire or barbecue—summer's almost here! As the traditional school year winds down and summer heats up, we invite your students and you to participate in an all-new ST Math challenge: JiJi's Summer Math Club!
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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.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
APRIL 28, 2022
Classroomscreen is a platform that offers numerous tools to help you create optimal learning experiences for your students. The way it works is simple: You project the tool for the whole class to see.read more.
Edsurge
APRIL 27, 2022
In the last few years, bipartisanship has come to seem more like a practice from folklore than any political reality that would pass through legislative buildings today. So it means something when a body of elected officials in the U.S. votes unanimously to approve a bill. And it meant something earlier this month when Maine’s state legislature voted 130 to 0 on a proposal to supplement the wages of child care workers.
EdNews Daily
APRIL 28, 2022
By Charles Sosnik Nobody told me there’d be days like these. If you are in administration, you are dealing with some very frightening numbers right now. Last week, Learning Counsel CEO LeiLani Cauthen wrote an article that detailed the current teacher shortage. According to Cauthen, “28 percent of teachers have quit, been lost, or shuffled into different roles, mostly promotions into administration with added duties, while keeping many part-time duties in the classroom.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 26, 2022
EVERETT, Wash. — Over the past few months, Nathan Roberts has witnessed dozens of substitute teachers stumble through their first days at Penny Creek Elementary School. This story also appeared in The Seattle Times. He’s watched them circle the parking lot outside, wondering whether to leave their car in a visitor or employee spot. He’s encountered subs in the hallway, looking for the library or a place to make copies of classwork.
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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