More amazing posts from this past week:
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Around 15 million years ago, Australia was once a lush rainforest. An ancient river meandered in the southeast, gradually carving out a lake from one of the river bends.
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7 Key Steps to Project-Based Learning – Educators Technology
Incorporating Project-Based Learning (PBL) in your classroom is a transformative step towards an engaging, real-world educational experience for your students.
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Best Practices for AI and CTE | Tech & Learning
During ACTE’s recent CareerTech VISION event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals, panelists presented overwhelming evidence that educators have to embrace AI in education—particularly in career and technical education.
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The power of AI in education: Enhancing instructional coaching for student success
Last fall, ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, became the subject of widespread discussion, from lighthearted memes about robots taking over to genuine confusion about the capabilities and implications of AI.
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How Teachers, Researchers, and Tech are Partnering to Make Math Accessible – Digital Promise
To better understand how and why digital tools can support students and teachers, Digital Promise created a research partnership with Equatio, mathematics educators, and researchers from University of California, Irvine.
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How Technology Companies Support the Esports Educational Pipeline | EdTech Magazine
Higher education institutions know the benefit of a strong pipeline.
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Cliff Mass Weather Blog: Mysterious Holes In the Sky
During the past weeks, several of you have sent me pictures of strange holes in the clouds above our region. Scary-looking pictures. For e…
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Practice Vocabulary Related to Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is a crucial biological process that sustains life on Earth. Photosynthesis often gets its own chapter, but it’s a topic that spans many units in biology (climate change, taxonomy, biodiversity).
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Control Alt Achieve: EdTech Cool Tool – NotebookLM
See below for details, directions, uses, and links for this artificial intelligence resource. If you have used this tool, please consider sharing your experiences, how you have useda it, tips, tricks, and more.
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Role of Generative AI in the Classroom | Linways Technologies
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, technology continues to play a pivotal role in reshaping traditional teaching methods. One of the most promising developments in this domain is the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI…
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Best Writing Apps for iPad – Educators Technology
In the digital age, the iPad has emerged as a versatile tool for writers, blending the portability of a notebook with the advanced functionality of a computer.
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Shifting The Balance: the Science of Reading in Grades 3-5
In recent years the debate over the merits of balanced literacy versus the science of reading has intensified. The confusion and uncertainty prompted Dr.
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Best Digital Portfolio Tools for Students – Educators Technology
Digital portfolios, e-portfolios, or online portfolios stand as a cornerstone in the intersection of teaching, learning, and assessment. In today’s discussion, I’m delving into the realm of e-portfolios with a focus on their impact on learning, part…
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STEM programs can’t keep up with AI–let’s focus on Power Skills
First came headlines about AI-driven cheating. Next emerged a flood of time-saving tools for teachers. Attend any education event today, and one phrase will echo in the halls: artificial intelligence.
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Best Video Making Apps for iPad – Educators Technology
The iPad has emerged as a powerful tool for creative tasks, revolutionizing how we approach activities like writing and video making. Its portability, combined with a range of versatile apps, makes it an ideal choice for creators on the go.
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How to work for equity of access in classrooms
Ensuring equity of access in the K-12 classroom is crucial for providing all students with a fair and inclusive education. Educational disparities can exacerbate existing inequalities, and it’s essential that school leaders and teachers address thes…
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3 Tips for Guiding Students Through Inquiry-Based Learning – Digital Promise
The Ciena Solutions Challenge is a global design challenge inviting middle and high school students to design solutions addressing the Sustainable Development Goals in their community.
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Control Alt Achieve: EdTech Cool Tool – Canva Magic Studio
See below for details, directions, uses, and links for this artificial intelligence resource. If you have used this tool, please consider sharing your experiences, how you have used it, tips, tricks, and more.
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For Educators Who Get In Trouble But Want To Stay In Their Professions – The Jose Vilson
Last night, I was asked to speak virtually to a group of student teachers who read my book This Is Not A Test for class (on sale at Haymarket Books, by the way). It was great speaking to this group of students after nine years of learning, leading, …
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Understanding General World Models (GWM) – AI Advisory Boards
General world models, in simple terms, are comprehensive representations of the world that an AI system constructs to understand and predict its environment. These models aim to capture the underlying structure, dynamics, and relationships of the wo…
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Voyager 1 is experiencing technical difficulties, and NASA is working to fix it | Popular Science
NASA intends the Voyager program to continue its historic exploration for at least another few years. But after nearly half a century and billions of miles of cosmic travel, the pair of space probes aren’t the young, spry technological wonders they …
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The Sandy Hook massacre took place ten years ago.
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Control Alt Achieve: EdTech Cool Tool – Class Companion
See below for details, directions, uses, and links for this artificial intelligence resource. If you have used this tool, please consider sharing your experiences, how you have used it, tips, tricks, and more. ✍️ Class Companion classcompanion.com N…
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Blended Learning Models Simply Explained – Educators Technology
Welcome to the latest post in our series on blended learning. Previously, we’ve explored what blended learning is and delved into its strengths and weaknesses. We’ve also looked at practical examples of blended learning and how they are applied in v…
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6 Practical Blended Learning Examples – Educators Technology
Welcome to the latest installment in our series on blended learning. In our previous posts, we’ve explored what blended learning is and delved into its strengths and weaknesses. We’ve also examined various models of blended learning.
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What is Blended Learning? – Educators Technology
In today’s post, I am introducing you to blended learning, a concept that is now common parlance within the ‘education speak’.
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UDL Strategies Can Help Adolescents Lighten Memory Overload
We recommend you set aside some time to explore this information-rich introduction to developing executive function, effort and persistence, and self-regulation in middle grades students.
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48 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children | OEDB.org
Every parent hopes for their child to be smart and to excel in school, but sometimes parents just don’t know what to do with a child who is especially exceptional.
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By Valerie Chernek Josė, a second grader, has transferred to a new school and has already begun to grasp many pre-reading concepts earlier than expected. A key reason for his progress is that his teacher is a proponent of WholeKeep Reading Driving E…
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Powerful Learning With Artificial Intelligence For Educators | EdSurge News
The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts a…
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5 ways to use edtech to engage shy students
Engaging shy students in K-12 classrooms can be a rewarding challenge, and edtech is a valuable tool in creating inclusive and interactive learning environments. Many educators are merging one with the using, discovering strategies to use edtech to …
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Teaching with GAI in Mind | EDUCAUSE Review
It’s a few weeks before the semester, and you have started going through everything you will teach next year, but this time it is different. In the past, you may have relied on papers and long-answer essay questions to test your students’ knowledge,…
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Cheating Fears Over Chatbots Were Overblown, New Research Suggests – The New York Times
Last December, as high school and college students began trying out a new A.I. chatbot called ChatGPT to manufacture writing assignments, fears of mass cheating spread across the United States.
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Innovating with Integrity: Building Trust in an AI-Driven World | Getting Smart
Human-centered approaches to AI help to deliver the right solution at the right time. Schools around the country are developing novel approaches to AI integration and reskilling workforces.
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AI Integration in Schools: Identifying Opportunities for Tomorrow
The emergence of AI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s a transformative force reshaping the landscape of the world including education. With its profound potential to revolutionize how we teach, learn, and prepare for the future of work AI is at the f…
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How video games could unlock new treatments for Parkinson’s | News
A $5 million NIH grant is adding an ‘extra life’ to Parkinson’s research, with patients playing video games during brain surgery to help researchers understand better how the brain regulates movement.
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Benefits of Esports in Schools
It is not a secret that kids love playing video games. Therefore, incorporating video games into education should be enough to increase engagement, right? Well, not quite so. Gaming itself is a fun leisure activity enjoyed by many, including childre…
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15 Great Science Websites for Middle School – Educators Technology
In an age where information is at our fingertips, finding the right resources to spark curiosity and foster understanding in young minds is key.
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5 Ways AI Assistive Technology Tools Can Help Students | Tech & Learning
Since ChatGPT launched in late 2022, there have been many headlines about AI in education. But with all that attention, there hasn’t been enough focus on some of the amazing ways AI is already helping with assistive technology and its potential for …
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AI and connectivity: Pillars of the new education revolution
Key points: AI will be key for transforming learning and preparing students for the workforce Still, many countries face equity and accessibility challenges See related article: Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education? For more news …
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If You Build It, They Will Create: Designing Maker Mindsets in Our Classrooms – Education Elements
As a kid, I loved designing and building things! All my dolls had their own custom- made furniture and Lego cars. I recently had the opportunity to design and build a maker space for educators to implement making and tinkering in their libraries and…
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Results from the international PISA results were released last week. And, though there has been some handwringing about drops in U.S. students’ test scores, particularly in math, I’ve only seen two analyses highlighting what I think is the most impo…
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Control Alt Achieve: EdTech Cool Tool – Snorkl
See below for details, directions, uses, and links for this artificial intelligence resource. If you have used this tool, please consider sharing your experiences, how you have used it, tips, tricks, and more.
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How To Gamify A Conference Session Part 1: Design Constraints | by Sam Liberty | Dec, 2023 | Medium
Conference sessions. Some people love them. Some people dread them.
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10 Reasons Why Adults Who Play Video Games Are Happier – LifeHack
Recent studies have shown that adults who play video games have higher levels of happiness, and in some cases relaxation, as a result of their gaming.
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Tesla unveils Optimus Gen 2: its next generation humanoid robot | Electrek
Tesla has unveiled “Optimus Gen 2”, a new generation of its humanoid robot that should be able to take over repetitive tasks from humans. Optimus, also known as Tesla Bot, has not been taken seriously by many outside of the more hardcore Tesla fans,…
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What is one negative effect technology has had on education?
One significant negative effect of technology on K-12 education is the exacerbation of educational inequities.
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Helpful Web Resources for Learning about Copyright – Educators Technology
In our increasingly digital world, where a vast ocean of information and creative content is just a click away, understanding the nuances of copyright has never been more important.
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PROOF POINTS: There is a worldwide problem in math and it’s not just about the pandemic
Sample question on the math section of the 2022 PISA exam. This one is rated a level 2, a level of difficulty that 34 percent of U.S. 15-year-olds could not answer correctly. (Answer revealed at the bottom of this story.
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How Middle School Students Are Leading Digital Citizenship – Digital Promise
In an age where digital technology is an integral part of our lives, it is essential to educate our students about the responsible use of the internet and digital devices.
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NASA Video: “Hubble: Not Yet Imagined” | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…
Andrew-Art / Pixabay I’m adding this new video from NASA to The Best Sites To Learn About The Hubble Telescope:
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The Nerdy Teacher: Creating an Inclusive Classroom #EdChat #Neurodiversity
Neurodiverse students bring a wide range of perspectives and abilities to the classroom that should be supported and embraced by classroom teachers. The challenge for educators is trying to find the best solutions to support these diverse learners.
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PISAful Thinking – Giving Context to the 2023 Numbers |
If you have a narrative you want to tell about education, locally or globally, PISA results can probably help confirm it.
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ISTE | Empowering Girls in STEM
Empowering girls in STEM is not just about achieving gender balance; it’s about ensuring that diverse perspectives and experiences are well-represented in these fields.
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The Coaching Effect: Peer-to-Peer Advice – Dr. Catlin Tucker
While reading Adam Grant’s new book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, I was struck by his distinction between teaching and coaching. He writes, “Teaching others can build our competence. But it’s coaching others that elevat…
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Why Sending Students Home with Writing Assignments Might Not Be The Best Idea – Dr. Catlin Tucker
In our newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning, Dr. Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom.
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Brain imaging study challenges long-held beliefs about negative effects of violent video games
A recent neuroimaging study published in eLife has found that playing violent video games does not decrease empathy in players. This finding challenges the popular notion that exposure to video game violence desensitizes people to real-world sufferi…
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7 Artificial Intelligence Trends That Could Reshape Education in 2024 – The 74
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Opinion | How AI is transforming education at the University of Mississippi – The Washington Post
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Andrew Ng: Why AI Is the New Electricity | Stanford Graduate School of Business
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Is the Milwaukee Public Library Account the Best Thing on Social Media?
One of my top discoveries this past year was the Milwaukee Public Library Account. Available on both Instagram and TikTok, the library is dominating social media with the most hilarious parodies, GIFs, and original content. With over 4.
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Fossil first identified as plant is actually a baby turtle | Popular Science
After spending millions of years tucked away in rocks, fossils can sometimes resemble a completely different living thing. A turtle fossil might even bear a striking resemblance to a plant.
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Planet Nine might not be a planet at all | Popular Science
After centuries of watching the skies, the map of our local solar system has grown quite detailed. We live on one of the rocky inner planets. Next there’s a belt of asteroids, two gas giants, two ice giants, and then a second belt of many smaller ic…
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7 Ways We Can Help Our Students Become Active Listeners
I’m not the best listener. Ask my kids, my colleagues or my wife, and they will all tell you the same thing. For instance, just the other day I was headed to the grocery store. I asked my family what items I should grab but couldn’t remember most of…
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Great Motivational Videos for Students – Educators Technology
In today’s post, I am sharing with you this curated collection of motivational videos crafted to ignite a spark of inspiration, perseverance, and creativity in our students.
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Difficult For Whom: A Conversation about Conversations and Systems – The Jose Vilson
Recently, my son did an active-shooter drill at his school. I asked him how it went. He mentioned how it was fine, but a few students couldn’t be quiet.
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Should math class be hard? – Math with Bad Drawings
A few weeks ago, I’d have deemed this question pointless. Less a real question than a kind of vague hand gesture. But I just read a great book that shifted my thinking. Now, rather than a vague hand gesture, I see the hard/easy question as a quite p…
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Control Alt Achieve: EdTech Cool Tool – CK-12 Flexi
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AI-Written Homework Is Rising. So Are False Accusations.
Mira is a student of international business at the Artevelde University of Applied Sciences in Belgium.
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Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool
Skip to search formSkip to main contentSkip to account menu Try: Our API now includes paper search, better documentation, and increased stability. Join hundreds of other developers and start building your scholarly app today.
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All kids want for Christmas this year … Robux and gaming subscriptions | CNN Business
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Best Tiny URL Creators in 2023
In the vast expanse of the digital world, efficiency and simplicity are key, and this is where tools like TinyURL, the popular URL shortening service, become indispensable.
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5 Easy Steps for Teaching with Digital Tools
Introducing digital tools into your teaching can seem challenging at first. There are many tools out there, and it might feel like there’s a lot to learn. But with easy steps for teaching with digital tools, you can start simply and gradually. There…
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Virtual Field Trip Ideas and Resources for Teachers – Educators Technology
As educators, parents, and mentors, we recognize the value of hands-on experiences, and thanks to technology, we can now bring the world to our students and children. Virtual field trips offer a world of exploration, discovery, and learning, right a…
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Control Alt Achieve: EdTech Cool Tool – Diffit
See below for details, directions, uses, and links for this artificial intelligence resource. If you have used this tool, please consider sharing your experiences, how you have used it, tips, tricks, and more.
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How to Help Students Without Being a Savior | Cult of Pedagogy
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Games To Play When You Feel Alone
Loneliness is inevitable for every person, which is when it’s best to find things to be occupied with. Some people might choose to go with action-heavy titles like Grand Theft Auto while certain others might prefer smaller-scale ones.
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NASA’s Webb Stuns With New High-Definition Look at Exploded Star – NASA
Like a shiny, round ornament ready to be placed in the perfect spot on a holiday tree, supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) gleams in a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. As part of the 2023 Holidays at the White House, First Lady o…