A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 29, 2018

It will affect the very essence of the way humans experience the world. To prepare learners for success during the fourth, or even fifth, industrial revolution the notion of education has to change at scale. Known to some as Industry 4.0, In this era, the notion of big data and data analytics will drive decision-making.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 3, 2018

There is no substitute for real human interaction as this is the ultimate relationship builder. As a supplement to traditional discussion strategies technology can serve as a catalyst to increase engagement by getting more learners actively involved during lessons. I am always inspired when I eavesdrop on these conversations.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 10, 2016

There is always a great deal of discussion about change in education in order to better prepare students for success. Through my work I have seen in person, and through social media, some amazing examples of what education can and should be. If not, then human nature will take over and you will make an excuse.

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ED Surge

MAY 9, 2023

And the way the grading system in education works has long bothered him. After that, this professor vowed never to use traditional grades on tests again. What did educators do before the current system? There's lots of discussion of equity and education these days. But he wasn’t quite sure what to replace them with.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

Take a look at the image below from Sylvia Duckworth to see what educators really value and think about what needs to change in your school or district. For the purposes of this post, let’s put aside more traditional pathways that are either provided to educators or ones that are sought out, such as conferences and workshops.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2016

Human nature compels us in many cases to take the easiest possible path to success. In my opinion that is the case in education. Educators and stakeholders alike have been brainwashed into thinking that a successful school or district is one who achieves through quantitative measures. Does homework improve learner outcomes?

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TeachThought

MAY 14, 2024

Embracing the Future of Social Work Through Online Education by TeachThought Staff The social work profession is on the cusp of a transformative era. Once viewed with skepticism, online education is rapidly becoming a powerful tool for expanding access to quality social work education and empowering the next generation of social workers.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Do new AI tools like ChatGPT actually understand language the same way that humans do? So he switched to neuroscience, hoping to “pop the hood” on the human brain to better understand how it works. “It It seemed to me that the brain was just as mysterious as the cosmos,” he tells EdSurge. Here, let me take you there.”

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 23, 2017

The evidence of such connections came from the medical understanding of how human sensory perception affects cognitive calculations. As such, Barrett and Zang (2009) identify three key design principles: Naturalness : Hardwired into our brains, humans have the basic need for light, air, and safety. Cited Sources Barrett, P., &

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 1, 2017

The challenge for educators and schools today is to make learning REAL (relevant, engaging, authentic, and lasting) for all students and aligning it more with their world. Whereas there are many benefits with this approach, the reliance on technology platform and human interaction can take away from intended outcomes.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2018

No matter our level of digital proficiency, educators grapple with the rough-and-tumble pace that professional connectivity demands in our new age. A change of thinking is in order if we are to face a hyperlinked world of education. Today's educators who embrace the power of storytelling don't need to be humble.

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TeachThought

JUNE 5, 2024

Questioning in the Classroom: An Updated Guide by Terry Heick If the ultimate goal of education is for students to be able to answer questions effectively, then focusing on content and response strategies makes sense. Education is thought to have focused (without having been there, who knows for sure?) A bad question stops thinking.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 4, 2023

With shifting societal norms, advances in technology and evolving pedagogical practices at play, it's no surprise that change is the only constant in education. Typically, humans have an inclination toward safety and the predictability of routine, avoiding the uncertainty that comes with new terrain.

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TeachThought

JULY 2, 2024

” These might be the wrong questions, a product of our sentimentality as a culture and human insecurity in general. But if we can ignore that time/space paradox and assume that the pace of social and technological change will continue to outpace change in education far, then technology can very well replace teachers as we think of them.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Since then, Code.org has been tracking state policy changes and a number of other metrics about computer science education.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Researchers are working on quantum algorithms that can outperform traditional encryption techniques. SpaceX’s Starship for Mars Colonization SpaceX’s Starship project is advancing space exploration to establish a human presence on Mars. It could open up new possibilities for human expansion beyond Earth if successful.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

That’s because “English AI Anchor,” as “he” is named, isn’t human. We are now living in a world in which robots do many of the jobs we once thought the preserve of humans. The future will leave room for human teachers. to discuss how public education will adapt to a rapidly changing world. Related: Go vote.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters? Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. Candace Thille Associate Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education Students must know what is being assessed.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services invested $1.6 RELATED: Low academic expectations and poor support for special education students are ‘hurting their future’ The post-COVID data shows that New Haven is far from alone. As word of the medical-legal partnership model spreads in Connecticut, educators are taking note, too. “As

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

However, the mounting pressure from ridiculous mandates as a result of the current education reform movement and massive budget cuts across the country, have made it a challenge to learn through traditional pathways. They are able to follow their specific learning passions by connecting with like-minded individuals.

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ED Surge

MARCH 23, 2023

These short courses offer students the opportunity to study behavioral health, which aligns with jobs in our region related to human services, sociology, counseling, psychology and social work. Most were designed to educate clergy, according to research by Phillip R. From 1890 to 1940, higher education in the U.S.

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TeachThought

JULY 2, 2024

by TeachThought Staff Paulo Freire’s “The Pedagogy of the Oppressed” is a foundational text in educational theory. Its enduring significance stems from its profound critique of traditional teaching and learning methods. Education is suffering from narration sickness. See also What Is Cognitive Constructionism?

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TeachThought

JULY 20, 2024

Understanding AI Concepts Start by helping students grasp core AI ideas like algorithms, data analysis, and pattern recognition through traditional teaching methods Analogies and Stories: Compare an algorithm to a recipe a chef follows, highlighting the step-by-step process. See also 10 Roles For Artificial Intelligence In Education 2.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 13, 2018

Of course, you have, as this is just a part of human nature. Just because a school or educator might be “good” at something doesn’t equate to the fact that change isn’t required in other areas. This is not to say that great things are not happening in education. Take test scores for example. They most definitely are.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Higher Education. Leave this field empty if you're human: Physical education with Jon Szychlinksi is not your traditional gym class. These types of platforms are becoming more common in schools as educators try to understand students better and keep up with their challenges and progress. Weekly Update.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 15, 2020

For the past six years, Digital Promise has convened a national network of Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters)—leaders working to collaborate outside the traditional silos of sector and institution to design and implement transformative learning tools and programs in their communities. Dedicated stewardship is required.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 15, 2022

The struggle for equity in education stretches back beyond our nation's living memory. In a recent discussion with global education leaders , we took a hard look at some of the inequitable practices that continue to plague our schools. The struggle for equity in education stretches back beyond our nation's living memory.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Lourie Center’s therapeutic nursery program offers a comprehensive early childhood program that provides education and clinical services. Lucas’ teachers and therapeutic staff at the Lourie Center were able to provide remarkably nurturing, attentive care and education for Lucas. He is happily preparing for kindergarten next fall.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 16, 2020

What if our hope that public education can erase inequality is in vain? If there was ever a time to ask big, heretical questions about American K-12 education, it’s when schooling has been thrown into chaos by a pandemic, and Americans’ faith in institutions, including schools, is at ebb tide.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In my career as an arts educator and school administrator, I have met countless families whose children are excited to embark on a college education focused on filmmaking or acting. Given the financial realities regularly confronted by the arts and the high cost of postsecondary education, a bit of hesitation may be natural.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

AI involves creating computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. Higher Education. I don’t want that to happen in education yet again.” That left me thinking that it’s from other humans that we tend to learn the most — and peers and teachers will always play a central role in education.

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ED Surge

MAY 20, 2024

As Black womxn educators, we have a connection with education that is ancestral. A question Black womxn educators must ask themselves when centering their healing is who you are and where you come from? This is still a prevalent theme for Black womxn in education. African communities built cities, states and kingdoms.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Archaeology, the science of unearthing and interpreting humanity’s ancient past, is entering a transformative era. A New Way to Study Ancient Artifacts For decades, archaeologists have relied on traditional methods to analyze artifacts and architectural remains. 1 Cobb, P. J., & Azizbekyan, H.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2022

Some edtech entrepreneurs are eager for Web3 to arrive and change education. Among them: Are crypto-entrepreneurs imagining better systems for education—or just systems that pay off better financially for themselves? Before forging our own ponderous chains, then, let’s explore what Web3 innovators might have in store for education.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 9, 2023

A new research review finds inconsistent benefits for students with disabilities who learn alongside general education peers. policy has urged schools to keep students with disabilities in the same classrooms with their general education peers unless severe disabilities prevent it. Credit: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report.

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ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2022

Many of the largest employers in the country are changing how they approach offering training and education benefits to their employees. But it’s also because there’s a bit of an arms race among large employers to offer education perks and a post-pandemic rethink by many employees about what they want from their jobs. Half of U.S.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

There are two things I am certain of in education. UDL is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.” However, the events of the last year have made it clear that educational landscapes can shift at any time.

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