Here are more great blog posts from this past week:
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Most Tested, Least Taught: Silent Reading Fluency | Discovery Education Blog
The Discovery Education blog is a free resource for educators to find time-saving teaching strategies and compelling content for their daily lessons.
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3 ways to avoid summer learning loss
When the school year ends, it can be hard to tell who’s more excited for summer vacation: teachers or students. While it can be easy for both camps to slip out of routine over the summer break, it’s important that students don’t get out of the habit…
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Friday 5: Universal Design for Learning
In a nutshell, Universal Design for Learning, or UDL, is a framework that urges educators, policymakers, and all education stakeholders to think about teaching and learning in a way that gives all students–regardless of ability or need–equal opportu…
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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South | EdSurge News
The threat of climate change has exposed more homes to flooding and wildfires, and it has intensified heat waves that prompt farmers to lose crop yields and a way to sustain a living.
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Every year, the United Nations recognizes April 22nd as International Mother Earth Day.
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How I Use RSS To Make My Life Easier – The Edublogger
So we’ve tried our best to explain what is RSS and why it’s important to learn how to use. And as we said it’s hard to explain probably because the power of RSS is really something you need to experience first hand.
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ChatGPT is dumber than it looks | Seth’s Blog
That’s not true for a screwdriver. Or a table saw or even a spatula.
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Tom Ultican: The Profit Behind the “Science of Reading” Movement | Diane Ravitch’s blog
Tom Ultican, retired teacher in California, smells a scam in the making. The science behind “the Science of Reading” movement is not very scientific, he writes.
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Marine heat waves are the new normal in the Arctic Ocean, according to SciTechDaily. Since 2007, the Arctic has been experiencing more frequent and intense marine heat waves, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications Earth …
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28 Ways to Quickly Check for Understanding | Edutopia
From sketching comics to drafting tweets, these fun—and fast—ways to check for understanding are creative and flexible. Quick learning “pulse checks” during and after lessons can be a powerful way to “improve and enhance student learning,” says vete…
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Why fermented foods are good for your gut – and your teaching | Feature | RSC Education
From sauerkraut to kefir, fermented foods are widely touted as gut-enriching, health-boosting products. Researchers are delving into the chemical detail of fermented products, in a bid to understand their potential health effects.
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It seems like AI buzzwords are everywhere these days.
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Longitudinal study provides more evidence that spanking might harm kids’ early developmental skills
Spanking, a form of physical punishment aimed at correcting child behavior, has long been a topic of debate in parenting and developmental psychology.
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What’s New: Today, Intel announced that it has built the world’s largest neuromorphic system.
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Educators love their edtech, but want more training
An overwhelming majority of educators (93 percent) say they believe edtech makes teaching and learning better, according to a new survey from classroom management solution NetSupport.
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High school students say AI will change the workforce
With the rapid rise of generative AI, nearly one in two high school students polled think the workforce as we know it today will undergo a major transformation, a new global survey shows.
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Schools Must Focus on Narrowing Digital Divides | EdTech Magazine
Many K–12 schools already have digital equity baked into their technology efforts. In California’s Mt. Diablo Unified School District, technology leaders aim to narrow the digital access divide by ensuring students and educators have equitable acces…
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Ed Dept: Districts should start now to improve 2024-25 attendance | K-12 Dive
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The U.S.
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A Look Back: Our Three Video Series On Differentiation | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…
(I’m republishing posts on my My All-Time Favorite Posts list. This one appeared in 2019. You can see them all here.) Last fall, Katie Hull and I worked with Ed Week to create a very popular animated video introducing differentiated instruction.
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How Dungeons & Dragons Levels Up Learning
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has been hailed as one of the most innovative teaching tools in the world by high school English teacher, Kade Wells. When I first spoke to him in 2015, Kade knew then what so many are now beginning to understand—the power o…
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When Good Teaching Leads to Bad Results: The Disasters of Well-Taught Mathematics Courses
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4 Phone Rules Kids Desperately Need
Between my job as an education editor and raising a toddler, I seek out a lot of content about kids from people who know more than me. I’ve noticed that usually experts leave a lot of wiggle room with what they’re sharing or recommending.
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3 Keys to Designing Successful Tech-Enabled Education | EdTech Magazine
Educators have long understood that learning outcomes improve when learning is fun, exciting and interesting for students. As the use of technology has grown, engagement has become the new classroom metric, with increased engagement often correlatin…
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Most Teens Think AI Won’t Hurt Their Mental Health; Teachers Disagree
Generative AI is an exploding influence in education with lots of potential but unknown outcomes. Most people focus on its impact on school research, lesson plans–that sort–but another piece isn’t considered often enough: its impact on student menta…
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Teaching prompt engineering in high school would not only help students learn what questions to ask but also how to validate the answers received, as generative AI is not always accurate.
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The Transformative Power of Games in Learning – The Reflective Educator
At the ASU-GSV summit this year, I spoke on a panel about the transformative nature of games in assessment. Assessment of learner performance is closely related to learning, so when we spoke on the panel, we often drifted between the two topics.
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Where do all those colors in space telescope images come from? | Popular Science
We’ve all seen beautiful images of outer space, with vivid swirls and bright stars resting on a black abyss. With how quick it is to snap a color photo on an iPhone, you might think that sophisticated space telescopes churn out color photos automati…
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Images From the James Webb Space Telescope Come to IMAX in ‘Deep Sky’ – GeekDad
A few years ago, I was able to attend a Dark Sky Party sponsored by the telescope manufacturer where my son worked. Out in an open field, a number of amateur as well as professional astronomers set up their telescopes to view the wonders of the univ…
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New Education Product for Quest Devices Will Help Teachers Bring Subjects to Life in New Ways | Meta
Of all the ways in which metaverse technologies like virtual, mixed and augmented reality could prove to be transformative, the potential they have for education is one of the most exciting. For most of us, learning is social – we learn from and wi…
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All New Atlas | Boston Dynamics – YouTube
We are unveiling the next generation of humanoid robots—a fully electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications. The new Atlas builds on decades of research and furthers our commitment to delivering the most capable, useful mobile robots s…
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Classroom Greeting Sign – Free Printable Poster for the Classroom
Do your students prefer a fist bump, a high five, or just to say “hello”? Give them the choice every morning and welcome them warmly with this free classroom greeting sign! Just fill out the form on this page to save and print your copy.
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5 obstacles AI can help schools overcome
The idea of integrating generative AI into classrooms has sparked nonstop debate since it appeared on the scene. On one side, enthusiasts herald its potential to revolutionize teaching and learning.
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Whatever Happened to Building a Metaverse for Education? | EdSurge News
Remember all the hype around the metaverse in education?
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What Can Colleges Do Better to Help Latino Students Succeed? | EdSurge News
The number of Latino students who are going to college is on the rise, and they don’t all fit the profile of what institutions might consider the typical freshmen on campus.
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National Poetry Month Activities and Books for Kids | Waterford.org
Every April, the literary world comes alive with rhythm and rhyme as we celebrate National Poetry Month. For elementary school teachers, this month is an opportunity to practice early literacy skills and foster a love for poetry and language.
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CURMUDGUCATION: Too Much For Mere Mortals
When I was ploughing through the Pew Center survey of teachers, I thought of Robert Pondiscio. Specifically, it was the part about the work itself.
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Khanmigo WANTS to Love Kids but Doesn’t Know How
A couple of months ago, I noted in my usual spirit of collegiality that Khanmigo doesn’t seem to care much about student thinking.
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The Power of Primary Source Letters in History Class – History Gal
Discovering Primary Source Letters Let’s kick things off by diving deeper into the wealth of knowledge held by primary source letters. These letters are authentic documents penned by individuals from the past. They offer us a direct line to their th…
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AI for Professional Development | Tech & Learning
Access to strong professional development for school leaders and educators has been a challenge and varies across school communities. Despite significant investments made in PD programs, the impact on teacher practices and student learning outcomes …
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5 Things About Using AI for Writing That I Wish Enthusiasts Would Remember | Tech & Learning
Despite all the discussion, I suspect the impact in some subjects of ChatGPT and other similar generative AI tools has been minimal. But for me as a college writing instructor, these AI tools have had a huge impact on my day-to-day work — and not a…
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AI Tools for Education: Designing for Inclusive Excellence
Every April, the literary world comes alive with rhythm and rhyme as we celebrate National Poetry Month. For elementary school teachers, this month is an Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodivergent condition that affects communication, behavi…
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Unveiling Edcamp’s Essence: A Deep Dive into the Five Core Tenets – Digital Promise
The vibrant energy that filled the cafeteria of the nearby school building was palpable as I entered my first Edcamp experience more than 10 years ago as a secondary science teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Creative Approaches for Developing Essay Writing Skills
The Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘essay’ as” a short piece of writing on a particular subject Most students write their first essay by third grade, probably enjoy the process because of its non-threatening narrative exploration of their thoughts, bu…
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Do video games cause violence? No, they cause something worse | Metro News
A reader and social worker explains her concerns about microtransactions in games aimed at children, and calls for industry regulation.
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10 powerful ways to use custom chatbots in the classroom – Ditch That Textbook
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I have always been a history student. I love it, read it, learn from it, and most importantly, do not repeat it. I have worked in education for over 20 years, and at that time, I have heard and seen a lot of trends in the space.
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How to Prevent AI from Doing All the Thinking – John Spencer
Cognitive atrophy happens any time we lose the ability to engage in a mental process due to inactivity. In a world of Artificial Intelligence, we need to be cognizant of the dangers of cognitive atrophy so that we can continue to engage in curiosity…
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Should AI have a face? | Knowledge Avatars™
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly evolving, increasingly moving from merely responsive entities to more proactive entities that aid us in a multitude of tasks.
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Students gather once a month at my high school for what we call “equity lunch chats” with teachers and administrators. The students ask about many topics, including tardy policies, access to athletics and clubs, and even treatment by deans and secur…
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Integrating Generative AI within Emerging Learning Theories – www.DrShannonDoak.com
Many moons ago, while I was in the process of getting my Masters degree, I wrote, “Emerging Theories of Learning and the Role of Technology” as a chapter in a class eBook. In this chapter, I delved into how modern technological advancements are rede…
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This podcast, Sold a Story, was produced by APM Reports and reprinted with permission. There’s an idea about how children learn to read that’s held sway in schools for more than a generation – even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists …
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Minecraft Education Preview Program – Minecraft Education
Minecraft Education Preview is an evolution of the Minecraft Education Beta program. Preview is also a separate application that you can install side-by-side and use without impacting the version of Minecraft Education you currently have installed.
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The next full Moon is the Pink Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, Fish Moon, the Pesach or Passover Moon, the Hanuman Jayanti Festival Moon, and Bak Poya. The next full Moon will be Tuesday evening, April 23, 2024, appearing opposite the Sun (in …
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This Principal Has a Message for Politicians: Let Teachers Do Their Jobs
Jared Lamb, principal of BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Charter School in Louisiana, made the rounds last year for ditching his desk for a rolling cart. He’s back in this video with a simple message, this time aimed at elected officials: Let teachers do …
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17 Essential Lessons for Teaching the Holocaust
Often the most important topics we teach are some of the most challenging and difficult to discuss. Because of this, teaching the Holocaust to students of any grade level is a complex task. It is also a vitally important one.
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Autism at-a-Glance: Using Technology to Increase Independence – EALA
This Autism at-a-Glance was designed to support high school staff and family members in promoting independence in daily living skills for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum.
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Let this astronaut show you around the International Space Station | Popular Science
Andreas Mogensen returned to Earth in mid-March after a six-and-a-half month stint aboard the International Space Station. To mark his tenure as part of NASA’s Crew-7 mission, the Danish European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut has shared his souvenir …
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Yes, Your School Librarian Can Do That (and More) | Cult of Pedagogy
Listen to the interview with Karina Quilantan-Garza, Lauren Mobley,K.C. Boyd, and Barbara Paciotti (transcript): I used to think librarians did three things: (1) organize and fiercely protect large collections of books, (2) check those books out to …
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The AI Teacher: A Rebel With a Cause? – Matthew Wemyss
Let’s be honest, the whole AI revolution in education hasn’t exactly played out the way it was promised.
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AI and Relationships in Education: A delicate dance | by Andrew Marcinek | Apr, 2024 | Medium
As we enter the AI era in education, I wanted to pause amongst the barrage of information about AI’s promise in education and focus on maintaining and building relationships among the machines.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, several countries implemented social distancing measures to contain virus transmission. However, these vital safety measures have the potential to impair mental health or wellbeing, for instance, from increased perceive…
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Case Study – Carrying Capacity and Rabbits
European settlers introduced rabbits to both England and Australia. In the absence of natural predators, rabbits were able to multiply rapidly and establish large populations. Rabbits are prolific breeders, with females capable of producing several …