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5 ways to reach the “Starbucks generation” with online tutoring
A term used to describe the generation that grew up with Starbucks as part of their lives, the “Starbucks generation” generally includes Gen Zs...
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Education
AI and CTE: Helping students learn about AI for jobs is crucial
AI in education is important, but AI and CTE are a must-have partnership to help prepare students for jobs-yet-to-be and AI itself.
Education
AI Impact: ASCD/ISTE’s Culatta looks into AI’s future in education
AI tools already are being used a little in education, but for real effectiveness, professional development for teachers and pre-service teachers is paramount.
Education
Untangling the complex web of AI tools
Decide whether you need paid or free AI tools, and then learn about some of the different options and what they do.
Edtech
Strengthening education cybersecurity defenses
Consider these practical education cybersecurity solutions for resource-strapped school districts from a coalition of edtech providers.
Education
Delivering feedback, communication for excellence in education
Whether delivering feedback to students or faculty, the way in which you do it can affect behavior, performance and classroom climate.
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Ever wonder what happens to winning STEM competition entries?
A Samsung Solve for Tomorrow winner pulls the curtain back to show how the students, the school and the community gained from the project.
Education
Exploring teacher professional learning opportunities at the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institution offers many free professional learning opportunities for teachers, often held during the summer.
Education
3 questions to ask when adopting AI tools in schools or districts
School leaders considering a new AI-driven technology must be sure the use is safe and effective, explains Adam Geller, founder of Edthena.
Education
Playful learning: Taking STEM outdoors
Taking STEM outdoors can help students make real-world connections, broaden their social skills and show them how to become problem-solvers.
Education
How teaching in an online school inspired (and saved) our teaching careers
What's it like to teach at an online school compared with a traditional school? Two teachers from Ohio and Oregon offer insight.
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How a Title I school drove significant reading growth with high-impact virtual tutoring
High-dosage, 1-to-1 virtual tutoring with the same tutors, strong assessments and willingness to adapt helped our students' scores soar.
Education
Helping students cope with exam stress
The year of 2022 saw the greatest number of searches for “exam stress” in the last 20 years, according to a Google analysis by KIS Academics.
Education
Transforming sustainability lessons through tech
Why tapping into classroom tech like augmented and virtual reality helps teach sustainability topics year-round.
Education
6 keys to effective video coaching in a Title I district
A director of teaching and learning shares insights on effective video coaching that have helped teachers learn from their lessons.
Education
Educators: Get expert lessons at SmartBrief’s AI Impact Summit
SmartBrief’s virtual AI Impact Summit will include various education-related sessions during a two-day deep dive on Sept. 27 and 28.
Education
Kick-start the year by offloading administrivia to a chatbot
Here's how one leader frees up his time by letting a chatbot do the lion's share of his more mundane tasks.
Education
Meaningful professional development: A tool for conquering teacher burnout
High-quality professional development programs and supportive administrators can ease teachers' burnout and enhance their skills.
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5 ways instructional coaches can leverage AI
AI seems scary at first, but teachers and instructional coaches who leverage AI responsibly will find it an enormous time-saver
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Adapt to succeed: Why teachers must embrace change to prepare students for the future
Growing through intimidation and fear leads to new experiences -- for teachers and students.
Education
12 free themed resources from Smithsonian’s Teaching Toolkit
12 back-to-school resources from the Smithsonian and 12 conversations to bring into your classroom
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It’s not easy being a STEM competition judge
Middle- and high-school students focus on local problems with global ripples as they compete in STEM competition.
Education
AI’s remarkably imperfect productivity for educators
AI chat tools have their limitations, but recognizing them allows educators to work around them for efficiency and efficacy.
Education
How to create a schoolwide culture of math achievement
A researched-based program and quick, positive results make teacher buy-in easier for a new math curriculum
Educational Leadership
Juggling learning and fun with center-based play
Play-based programs are wonderful, but they must be balanced with activities that reinforce the concepts students are learning.
Education
How to get teachers to embrace and integrate technology as a teaching tool
A technology specialist shares her approach to helping teachers integrate tech, which combines ongoing PD with a sense of fun.
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4 steps to a successful literacy program implementation
How one elementary school's successful literacy program helped with an enormous turnaround in reading scores.
Career-Technical Education
How a “Dracula”-themed escape room helped drive deeper learning with project-based learning
We put students in charge of a project-based learning project -- a multidiscipline "Dracula"-themed escape room -- and here’s what happened.
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4 ways to humanize your school-home communications
Video messages, social media and personalization via a school-home communications system have helped make stronger connections.
Education
Do you have the school safety measures necessary for a safe learning space?
Prevention, preparedness and response are the three legs of the school safety stool. Technology offers helpful school safety measures.
Education
Do you have the school safety measures necessary for a safe learning space?
Prevention, preparedness and response are the three legs of the school safety stool. Technology offers helpful school safety measures.
Education
How we improve instruction with video for coaching
Making video recording optional earned us buy-in, and using videos only for coaching has made it popular among administrators and teachers.
Education
A new task for teachers: Developing curriculum
Developing curriculum as textbooks were pared back during the pandemic is another add-on to teachers' duties. Internet resources can help.
Education
Blending subjects: How I build historical context into science curriculum
Blending subjects helps students understand how they fit together and increases their interest in what may have been a non-favorite subject.
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How instructional audio can help re-engage students
Students farther than 6 feet from a teacher may have trouble hearing . Those in the back of the classroom can miss 30% of what's being said.
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How AI and VR will enhance language learning beyond 2023
AI chatbots, ML algorithms and VR exchange programs are educational tools set to make language learning easier.
Education
Global ideas that show the power of an education servant leader
Involved individuals who practice education servant leadership often are the enthusiasts behind initiatives that benefit students.
Education
5 ways to design more inclusive learning experiences for students
Using Universal Design for Learning when developing courses helps ensure inclusive learning for students in college as well as K-12.
Education
How to address shortage of speech-language pathologists in schools
4 ways schools can work to end the shortage of speech-language pathologists based in schools and help more students learn better.
Education
AI dilemmas, voiceprints and AI tools for teachers
Don't stress over the possibility that students might cheat with ChatGPT. Instead of seeing AI dilemmas, recognize AI's many benefits.
Career-Technical Education
Broader, hands-on CTE helps engage students
It is our job as educators to engage students and help them explore career options as early as we can to set them up for success.
Education
Deepen student learning with virtual field trips: Tips from the field
Virtual field trips can make teachers' lessons more engaging by putting students in a different country or environment or even on a planet.