How to Re-Energize Disconnected Classroom Participants
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by Jenna Bunnell
1y ago
In today’s modern environment, educators have their work cut out for them, from staying on top of adaptive learning technologies to navigating new student requirements. But one of the most crucial concerns for today’s educators is student engagement. While most educators recognize that student engagement is core to their mission, there are many indications that this is becoming harder to achieve. This article briefly describes the changing picture of student engagement and offers some tips to address it. Image Source: Pixabay  A growing disconnect Numerous surveys indicate the increased ..read more
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Evaluate Edtech Use and Save Thousands
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by Erin Werra
1y ago
It is always a good time to review spending and look for possible savings  United States schools spent over $27 billion on edtech in 2021. If your district is like many others, there’s plenty of opportunity to trim the fat in edtech budgets. Virtual learning led to experimentation, which is good. Now that school is evolving and federal COVID relief dollars are running out, it’s time to take a good, long look at edtech efficacy, use, and budgets. Which are worth the investment? Here’s a high-level look at how to begin to answer that question. 1. Find the apps This is the hard pa ..read more
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We Need You to Help Fight Ransomware in Our Schools
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by Mike Bianco
1y ago
Taking a quick aside from the usual focus on instruction tech to share a quick reminder about working to get ahead of the curve with ransomware. Very much worth doing! Be proactive to beat back this menace before it takes you down! Thanks to Mike Bianco for the post. – KW No one wants to imagine the headlines and aftermath of a ransomware attack. However, preparing for such an event is crucial to escaping with your data intact and without shelling out ransom to attackers. More than 56% of K12 education organizations suffered ransomware attacks between 2020 and 2021—with an average cost of ove ..read more
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6 Best Side Gigs for Teachers
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by Stacy Maxton
1y ago
Image Source After a rough economic year in 2022, and things not looking like they are going to turn around soon as we head into 2023, I thought many of you could appreciate a few ideas like these! I've been working a bunch side gigs myself for going on 15 years now. Good luck and Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for visiting the site! Follow @emergingedtech on Facebook or Twitter to be sure to get new posts as they are published. – K. Walsh, EmergingEdTech Founder  Education is always changing and evolving, but those changes have been especially intense in recent years. Many teachers are ..read more
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9 Tech-Friendly Hobby Ideas for High School Students That’ll Help Their Career Prospects
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by Lucy Manole
1y ago
Hobbies and interests are great additions to your resume. They provide potential employers with a fair idea about your personality and help them understand whether you’re the right fit for the position you are applying for.  Hobbies increase your chances of employability by demonstrating your passion and dedication. They help you become more adaptable and reduce stress thereby influencing your performance at school.  Finding a new hobby can be challenging as there are so many hobbies to choose from. A hobby is something that keeps you engaged and happy in your free time. Hence, you ..read more
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How to Build a Classroom of Community and Belongingness When Teaching Virtually
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by Jenna Bunnell
1y ago
The last few years have changed all of our lives—and education is no different. While most traditional classrooms have gone back to teaching in person, it’s clear that virtual teaching methods will continue to have a big role to play. Whether it’s dealing with illness, teaching across the world, or even making sure that students don’t miss out on learning, virtual teaching remains useful for educators.  However, many of the problems that teachers had to deal with when originally shifting to the virtual classroom still persist. Particularly when teaching younger children, it can be difficu ..read more
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How EdTech Can Encourage Healthy and Professional Social Media Use in Teens
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by Luke Smith
1y ago
Image Source: Pexels Today’s teens have never known a world without social media. It’s an established – and growing – part of everyday life, from the professional to the personal. While teens are pretty savvy regarding social media use, it can be a slippery slope if they aren’t educated on how to use it correctly and safely. It’s up to educators and parents to properly educate today’s teenagers on healthy, productive, and professional social media habits. If teens aren’t well-versed in using certain platforms properly, they could fall victim to cyberbullying and identity theft ..read more
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How Software-Defined Instrumentation Will Revolutionize STEM, and why Educators are Slow to Adopt
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by Kelly Walsh
1y ago
From cars driving us to work to phones confirming our identities, exciting new technologies are rapidly transforming every aspect of our lives. For that, we can thank the exponential growth and advancement of STEM fields in recent decades. In fact, employment in STEM occupations has grown 79% since 1990, increasing from 9.7 million to 17.3 million in 2018. With these numbers rising consistently, we should expect to see an acceleration of modern technology use in the classroom. Despite this huge growth, STEM education hasn’t caught up with demands. One area where this is pronounced is in the a ..read more
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13 Virtual School Activities that Students & Educators Love
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by Ravi Soni
1y ago
Virtual school activities are a great way to engage students in learning. However, virtual activities do not always have to be reserved only for homeschooled students. These activities can be used as an effective form of teaching at any time during the school year or as part of professional development courses. You will find that the best virtual school activities are not academic, but instead focus on community building or include some form of social-emotional learning. The best virtual school activities involve students learning from each other as well as learning from their teachers. There ..read more
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Scammers are Unforgiving on Student Loan Relief
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by Hank Schles
1y ago
Great news for student borrowers everywhere: the White House has announced a plan for student loan relief. There are currently 45 million borrowers in the U.S. with debt totaling over $1.6 trillion. Many borrowers are rejoicing at this news, and unfortunately, so are cybercriminals who see a new opportunity to exploit consumers. The Federal Trade Commission previously issued a warning about student loan scams because of the uptick in loan forgiveness scams during the pandemic and moratorium on payments. Now that a student loan relief program has arrived, Loo ..read more
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