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Encouraging Student Engagement for All Learners

Student engagement is a crucial factor in academic success and fostering a love for lifelong learning. Engagement inspires students to practice and acquire the skills they need to succeed in and outside of the classroom. Research has demonstrated that engaged students tend to achieve higher academic performance, exhibit better retention rates, and cultivate strong communication skills. However, without adequate support and resources, students may become disinterested, or frustrated along the way. Through the implementation of interactive and hands-on activities and strategies, educators can create dynamic and meaningful learning experiences that ignite curiosity, promote self-discovery, and ultimately enhance academic achievement and success.

Webinar: Across industries, but especially in cybersecurity, the capabilities of AI stretch the imagination as to what it can do today and in the future. Should we run in fear of AI—or do we embrace it as a powerful new tool? How can we rein in AI to better serve our purposes? In this session, we will explore how AI works, how it can be effectively taught and responsibly used by high school students, and its applications in the field of cybersecurity with Mark Ciampa and Jill West

Enhancing Cybersecurity: Harness the Potential of AI to Defend Against Cyber Threats

Across industries, but especially in cybersecurity, the capabilities of AI stretch the imagination as to what it can do today and in the future. Should we run in fear of AI—or do we embrace it as a powerful new tool? How can we rein in AI to better serve our purposes? In this session, we will explore how AI works, how it can be effectively taught and responsibly used by high school students, and its applications in the field of cybersecurity.

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The Importance of Differentiation and Scaffolding in K-12 Education

In today’s diverse classrooms, teachers face the challenge of meeting the varied needs of their students. Differentiation and scaffolding are two instructional strategies that work together to create inclusive and effective learning environments. Scaffolding provides temporary support to help students reach their learning goals, while differentiation tailors instruction to meet individual needs…

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Empowering the Next Generation: The Role of Visual Literacy in Education

Declining scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for U.S. History and Reading within primary education have ignited concerns among educators, policymakers, and parents. According to The Nation’s Report Card¹­‚² a government website, the average U.S. history and reading scores for eighth graders across the United States are down 9 points since 2014. This trend not only highlights the challenges in traditional pedagogical approaches but also demands innovative strategies to engage students and enhance learning outcomes…

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Help Students Navigate Your Online Classroom

Here we go again. A new group of students walk into your classroom, eager to learn from you. You’ve worked hard to set up your classroom – both in person and online. You start the first unit and everything goes smoothly (or at least you hope so) and then you realize several of your students have no idea how to turn in your online assignments. This is of course puzzling to you because you know you have showed the class how to do this at least five times throughout the unit. To combat this issue, here’s a solution that may help.

What’s New with MapMaker? Enrich Classroom Science and Social Studies Explorations with Sarah Appleton and Dan Byerly

What’s New with MapMaker? Enrich Classroom Science and Social Studies Explorations

National Geographic MapMaker, developed by Esri and National Geographic, is a mapping application that uses the latest in GIS software to connect social studies and science classrooms with essential technology for exploration. Created specifically for students and educators, MapMaker is easy to use, free to access, is browser-based, and usable on most laptops and tablets. Learn about MapMaker and how your students can gain a better understanding of how the world’s most crucial issues, challenges, and opportunities fit into the context of place.

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Navigating the Back to School Season: Tips for Teachers to Stay Motivated and Energized

As a teacher, I must admit that although I love teaching and working with students, the first few weeks of school can be challenging. Many districts, including my district, give teachers a week or two of professional development and new teacher orientation. The two weeks before school starts often will include planning and decorating classrooms, collaborating with team members, and the grand finale…Day One! Once Labor Day is over, many teachers will begin engaging students until Thanksgiving Break in November. That is almost three months without a long break to recoup and re-energize for students. To help all teachers, regardless of the grade level, prepare for the long haul between Labor Day and Thanksgiving break, I have some tips for success!