eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

“No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.” This quote from Dr. James P. Comer highlights the importance of strong teacher-student connections, along with the key role that teaching with empathy plays in the classroom. In an edWeb edLeader Panel , sponsored by Intellispark , panel presenters concurred with Comer that it is now even more critical to monitor student well-being and maintain healthy relationships.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

By Stacey Pusey. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Beyond just the ability to pivot and be prepared for any type of learning, the pandemic has brought new concerns with “Zoom bombing” and increased outside access to school networks. As part of a series on technology best practices for school district leaders, presenters in an edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , discussed five key reasons why everyone needs to be on top of their cybersecurity pl

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Technology is part of our daily lives. Schools have taken big steps towards using online resources and tools, but we can expect online learning to have a more important role in students’ education due to the pandemic. Variations of blended learning were applied in classes before. However, the challenges that education around the globe is facing have triggered a transition to full time online learning, or at least a hybrid model of classroom and digital instruction and learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

These unprecedented and uncertain times have spawned a paradigm shift in the way teaching and learning are conducted. With many schools and districts struggling to not only maintain effective engagement with their students but to be able to quickly and easily adjust to changing and ambiguous guidelines is equally as challenging. The ability to swiftly and seamlessly adjust to the unknown, short- and long-term future of curriculum facilitation is essential for maintaining education continuity for

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Distance learning has made the digital presence of students more prevalent than ever. Educational technology is now a staple of most learning experiences. Combine that with social media identities, and the digital footprint of today’s students has become almost as important as the real thing. Therefore, it’s even more crucial for teachers and parents to do what they can to help protect students online.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Academic dishonesty is a touchy subject. From college admission scandals to exam cheating, it affects all schools in one way or another. At one point, all teachers have wondered at their students’ creativity when it comes to dodging work, wishing that they’d use that skill to complete assignments instead. Yet, it goes deeper than that. Sixty-eight percent of graduate students have admitted to cheating, according to this 13-year study by Dr.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Guest article by Brian Miller College enrollment was down this fall due to fears of COVID-19. To their credit, many schools did adopt innovative measures to promote safety. Purdue University, for example, put testing protocols in place and installed Plexiglas barriers in classrooms. Despite these and various other measures to protect students and staff, plenty of students were hesitant to return to college campuses.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

With a hybrid education model, which includes both in-person and online classes, students and teachers are likely to use the same devices at school and at home. Traveling between different spaces will require regular cleaning and disinfection of those devices to minimize the spread of germs and viruses. Schools will need to do that with care to avoid damage; laptops, tablets and other mobile devices can be expensive.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

With this latest—and largest—surge of coronavirus infections in the United States, K-12 schools that hadn’t yet reopened for in-person learning now see few paths to do so in the near term, and many of the schools that were offering some face-to-face instruction are now pulling back into full-time remote learning. Clearly, remote learning is here to stay, at least for the next few months.

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Teacher Tech

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Create a gameboard with Google Slides to engage your students. The post Game Board Template in Google Slides appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Principals are the creators of school culture. Through their words, actions, and policies they can assure ELLs’ success. The work teachers need to do with language learners can’t be done without principal support. Tan Huynh offers 4 principles for school leaders to adopt.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

With the shift to remote learning, many school districts have encountered an unprecedented challenge. How can they best manage the flood of new devices connected to their networks? Students at home may be using Chromebooks or tablets. They may be working on school-issued devices or on family-owned machines shared by multiple siblings. All this creates a management challenge for IT teams trying to ensure equity and a uniform learning experience across student populations.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

When it comes to education experience, few can match the versatility and scope of Kaya Henderson. She has served as a teacher, worked with Teach For America and the New Teacher Project, and served as the Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools for six years. Now, she’s embarked on a new path: edtech company founder. Specifically, she’s launched Reconstruction , a collection of online courses and curriculum focused on Black contributions to American and world history, targeted specifically at Black stu

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Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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Teacher Tech

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Looking for ways to engage students? Try some gamification and choice. I have added some features to my Badge Game template that I hope will make it easier and more fun. Template New Features I updated several new features to the Badge Game Change the game colors. Create a Google Slides tutorial to go with […]. The post SUPER COOL Badge Game Updates appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A few days ago we published on our Facebook page this beautiful visual featuring some interesting tips to help you spot fake news. The visual is created by IFLA and is available for free download in.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Adjusting to a rigorous curriculum, learning new skills and understanding the nuances of classroom learning are just a few of the many pressures students face. For students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and related language processing difficulties, these struggles are amplified even in the most ideal learning environments. Shifting to remote learning because of the pandemic also posed additional challenges for these students.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Higher education is heading into the eye of the tornado. Many of us are planning for academic continuity while the debris of the COVID-19 pandemic is swirling around us. There are regulatory matters to consider. The health and safety of our colleagues and our students to put at the forefront. A long-overdue spotlight on equity, diversity and inclusion shining on all of our operations.

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Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.

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Teacher Tech

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Google Forms allows you to toggle on and off accepting responses. However, sometimes you do not want to turn off responses but rather restrict who is filling out the Form. Create a Short Answer Question Add a short answer question to your Google Form asking for the password. Note: The “answer key” does NOT set […]. The post Password Protect Your Google Forms appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

In today's post we are re-sharing with you this collection of what we think are some the best audio recording apps we reviewed in the past. We came up with apps for both Android and iPad. We invite.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education. The “education system is evolving at an unprecedented rate, and making effective edtech investments will be critical in the year ahead,” according to a recent report by Promethean.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

By now, you’ve probably heard something about the no-excuses charter school movement. It’s the high-discipline model favored by urban charter networks, such as KIPP and Success Academy, that serve high Black and hispanic student populations. Students are often held to exacting discipline and conduct standards, which these schools claim is necessary to achieve the high test scores for which they’ve become known.

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Teacher Tech

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The behavior of play has long been an essential tool for learning. The post Can Games Power Up Student Engagement in an Online/Hybrid Classroom Setting? By @MsBDuncan appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

One of our priorities as teachers, educators and parents is to ensure that our students and kids use the internet in appropriate, safe and secure ways. Digital literacy and digital citizenship are.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Among the reasons many K–12 schools have made Chromebooks their tech of choice for remote and hybrid learning is the protection they provide against cyberattacks. Because most of their operations are based in the cloud and are easily controlled by system administrators, the devices are widely seen as highly secure. Still, K–12 IT professionals say, the standard security perks that come with most Chromebooks aren’t enough on their own to prevent bad actors from accessing private data — or to keep

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are usually a few nervous giggles when teachers join their first classroom simulation from Mursion , a virtual reality training provider. But CEO Mark Atkinson says the snickers swiftly dissolve into focus as educators get absorbed into what feels like a real-life classroom situation. Whether in healthcare, education or leadership, we try to develop empathy that reflects real-world experiences.

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Teacher Tech

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

I believe that every student deserves a teacher who loves their job. I also believe that all educators deserve to find happiness in this profession. The post STRIVE for Happiness in Education by @RobDunlopEDU appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Here are some good YouTube channels students can use to learn English.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

With the shift to remote learning, many school districts have encountered an unprecedented challenge. How can they best manage the flood of new devices connected to their networks? Students at home may be using Chromebooks or tablets. They may be working on school-issued devices or on family-owned machines shared by multiple siblings. All this creates a management challenge for IT teams trying to ensure equity and a uniform learning experience across student populations.

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