How to teach writing skills in the ChatGPT era
When ChatGPT appeared in November 2022, most educators felt it could become a threat and change the whole niche forever. No wonder: This language model algorithm is smart…
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Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation
When it comes to students in the classroom, they want to feel ownership and control of their learning. According to the American Institutes for Research, encouraging student agency is…
Turnitin AI Detection Feature Reviews More Than 65 Million Papers
OAKLAND, Calif. – Today, Turnitin announced that more than 65 million papers have been reviewed since the April launch of its new ... Read more
Is generative AI a new secret weapon, or just another gadget?
Today, we're going to take a peek behind the curtain of edtech to examine the developing phenomenon that’s on all of our lips: Generative AI. The question, of…
How Phys Ed and Ed Tech Can Fit
Playscapes Founder and CEO Pamela Gunther, has some suggestions on how the two can play together. In this conversation, she breaks down the various scenarios schools face when…
Houston Business Journal Honors Intervene K-12 CEO as One of “Most Admired” CEOs in Houston
HOUSTON — Intervene K-12, a Houston-based online tutoring platform, is proud to announce that CEO and founder Aaron McCloud was ... Read more
Debunking common myths about AI in education
Artificial intelligence is not a completely new concept in education; it has been used for years. Consider spelling and grammar checks that are built into word processors and…
SmartPass Launches New Product Innovations Expanding Beyond Hallway Management
NEW YORK – SmartPass, a digital solution for hallway management, expands its SmartPass Hall Pass product by adding three new ... Read more
YouScience® Administers Over 1 Million Certification Exams In The 2022-2023 Academic Year
AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (PRWEB) — YouScience®, the leading technology provider dedicated to closing the growing skills gap between students and employers, ... Read more
I didn’t learn how to teach reading in my teacher prep program
After 14 years in education, I consider myself to be a good reading teacher. Unfortunately, the path to getting where I am today was a long, frustrating journey.
4 pieces of advice for aspiring tutors
What do directing planes to land successfully on the runway and directing students to read successfully in the classroom have in common? A lot, as I found out…
Discovery Education and its Corporate Partners Offering Free Resources for Families to Keep Learning Alive All Summer
Charlotte, NC ) — To keep students engaged in learning while on summer break, Discovery Education and select partners have ... Read more
This key strategy can help boost teacher well-being immediately
In the wake of the pandemic, student mental health is a top concern for K-12 leaders, as it should be. But teacher wellness is also at crisis levels,…
Outdoor learning helps our district’s students see sustainability in action
Modesto City Schools has prioritized sustainability initiatives designed to address climate change, reduce our carbon footprint, combat air pollution, and educate the next generation of students about a…
District virtual schools need to innovate beyond flexibility and security
Imagine a classroom where learning transcends physical boundaries, and where every student’s need is met with individualized attention. This isn’t a distant dream, but an emergent reality born…
Data Dump
Highlights from the CoSN 2023 State of EdTech Leadership Survey; PowerSchool 2023 Education Focus Report Spotlighting Top EdTech Challenges and Priorities; and the Department of Education’s State of…
GameMaker Introduces Free Space Rocks Tutorial for Schools and Educators
Dundee, Scotland — GameMaker, the fast and friendly cross-platform game development engine, has introduced Space Rocks – a comprehensive new ... Read more
Certiport Names 2023 Adobe Certified Professional US National Champions
Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic ... Read more
Swivl Launches Engageable, a Real-Time Attention Management Tool That Empowers Educators and Students to Navigate AI Transformation
MENLO PARK, Calif. (Newswire.com) – According to Gloria Mark, Ph.D., attention spans are declining, averaging just 47 seconds on any screen. This ... Read more
The Social Institute Expands Curriculum to Educate and Empower Third-Grade Students
Durham, N.C.– The Social Institute announced that it has expanded its pioneering peer-to-peer learning technology to meet the needs of ... Read more