July 2023

Luke Edwards (July 5, 2023). What is Legends of Learning and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-legends-of-learning-and-how-can-it-be-used-for-teaching-tips-and-tricks

Nimah Gobir (Jul 2, 2023). How Universal Design for Learning helps students merge onto the “learning expressway”. Retrieved from https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/61731/how-universal-design-for-learning-helps-students-merge-onto-the-learning-expressway

Rebecca Torchia (July 3, 2023). ISTELive 23: How Can Schools Ensure Equity for All Students? Retrieved from https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2023/07/istelive-23-how-can-schools-ensure-equity-all-students

Jeffrey R. Young (Jul 4, 2023). Making Children’s Media about STEM More Inclusive. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-07-04-making-children-s-media-about-stem-more-inclusive

Andrew Atherton (July 3, 2023). Powering Up for Differentiated Instruction. Retrieved from
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MACKEY PENDERGRAST (JULY 5, 2023). How teachers can build authentic engagement with students. Retrieved from https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2023/07/the-key-to-addressing-our-students-learning-challenges-building-authentic-true-relationships

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Sascha Zuger (July 6, 2023). The Potential Impact of AI on Edtech. Retrieved from
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Luke Edwards (July 7, 2023). What is Mindful Schools and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-mindful-schools-and-how-can-it-be-used-for-teaching-tips-and-tricks

Kate Lucariello (07/06/23). K–12 Institutions Struggling to Manage More Digital Tools. Retrieved from https://thejournal.com/articles/2023/07/06/edtech-top-40-report-shows-k12-institutions-scrambling-to-manage-more-digital-tools.aspx

Turnitin (July 2023). Educator Views on ChatGPT and AI Writing Technology. Retrieved from https://www.smartbrief.com/whitepapers/9A7A073B-C5AD-4A42-A937-AE88CA15E614/Turnitin_Mini_Infographic_AI_Writing_Tech_Final.pdf

Elena Ferrarin (July 6, 2023). 4 educators detail why their schools are banning student cell phones. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/4-educators-why-school-districts-banning-student-cell-phones/685237/

Lauren Barack (July 5, 2023). 4 ways educators are configuring AI for classroom use. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/4-ways-educators-configuring-ai-classroom-use/684990/

Diana Restifo (July 10, 2023). Best Free AI Detection Sites. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/best-free-ai-detection-sites

Erik Ofgang (July 7, 2023). What Is Khanmigo? The GPT-4 Learning Tool Explained by Sal Khan. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/what-is-khanmigo-the-gpt-4-learning-tool-explained-by-sal-khan

Diana Restifo (July 10, 2023). Best Free AI Detection Sites. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/best-free-ai-detection-sites

Erik Ofgang (July 7, 2023). What Is Khanmigo? The GPT-4 Learning Tool Explained by Sal Khan. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/what-is-khanmigo-the-gpt-4-learning-tool-explained-by-sal-khan

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Harlie Rush (Jul 7, 2023). American Students Deserve a Multilingual Education. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-07-07-american-students-deserve-a-multilingual-education

EdTech Staff (Jul 6, 2023). Cybersecurity Remains the Top Concern for School IT Leaders for the Fifth Year Straight. Retrieved from https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2023/07/cybersecurity-remains-top-concern-school-it-leaders-fifth-year-straight

Gemma Conroy (11 July 2023). Scientists used ChatGPT to generate an entire paper from scratch — but is it any good? Retrieved from https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02218-z

Erik Ofgang (July 12, 2023). What is Threads and What Are Educators Saying About Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/what-is-threads-and-what-are-educators-saying-about-it

Susan Gentz (July 11, 2023). Legislative Edtech Policy: What to Expect in 2023-24. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/legislative-edtech-policy-what-to-expect-in-2023-24

Cecilia Buchanan (Jul 10, 2023). How New Technology is Changing the Higher Ed Landscape. Retrieved from https://www.fierceeducation.com/student-engagement/how-new-technology-changing-higher-ed-landscape

Anna Merod (July 11, 2023). Students need over 4 months of extra learning to return to pre-pandemic math, reading achievement. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/learning-loss-recovery-research-NWEA/686153/

Jeffrey R. Young (Jul 11, 2023). How AI Can Help Educators Test Whether Their Teaching Materials Work. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-07-11-how-ai-can-help-educators-test-whether-their-teaching-materials-work

Anna Merod (July 10, 2023). What does the looming ESSER spending deadline mean for teacher shortages? Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/ESSER-spending-deadline-teacher-shortages/685318/

Micah Ward (July 11, 2023). These were district leaders’ top 4 edtech challenges last year. Do you agree? Retrieved from https://districtadministration.com/these-were-district-leaders-top-4-edtech-challenges-last-year-do-you-agree/

Sascha Zuger (July 13, 2023). The Future of Generative AI in Edtech. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/the-future-of-generative-ai-in-edtech

Laurie Guyon (July 14, 2023). Cybersecurity in the Classroom: What Teachers Can Do. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/cybersecurity-in-the-classroom-what-teachers-can-do

Jeffrey R. Young (Jul 13, 2023). Students Turn to TikTok for Study Buddies. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-07-13-students-turn-to-tiktok-for-study-buddies

Anna Merod (July 13, 2023). FCC chair proposes $200M investment to boost K-12 cybersecurity. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/fcc-rosenworcel-200m-investment-k12-cybersecurity/686934/

Luke Edwards (July 19, 2023). What is Khan Academy Kids and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-khan-academy-kids-and-how-can-it-be-used-for-teaching

Ian Peterkin (July 18, 2023). 5 Mistakes That New Edtech Companies Make. Retrieved from
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Susan Fourtané (Jul 13, 2023). Student Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Academia. Retrieved from https://www.fierceeducation.com/student-engagement/student-perspectives-artificial-intelligence-academia

Jo Napolitano (July 18, 2023). New Study: Schools Prioritizing Social-Emotional Learning See Strong Academic Benefits. Retrieved from https://www.the74million.org/article/university-of-chicago-study-social-emotional-learning-academics/

Allison Paludi (07/17/2023). 3 Reasons I’m Using a Chatbot in My Classes. Retrieved from https://www.middleweb.com/49246/3-reasons-im-using-a-chatbot-in-my-classes/

Naaz Modan (July 19, 2023). Staff shortages, teacher training challenges stifle COVID-19 academic recovery. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/staff-shortages-teacher-training-challenges-stifling-covid-19-academic-rec/688382/

Michael Gaskell (July 20, 2023). Navigating AI Biases in The Classroom. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/navigating-ai-biases-in-the-classroom

Erik Ofgang (July 21, 2023). 4 Education Tools That Seem Straight Out of Science Fiction. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/4-education-tools-that-seem-straight-out-of-science-fiction

Greg Toppo (July 18, 2023). National ChatGPT Survey: Teachers Accepting AI Into Classrooms & Workflow — Even More Than Students. Retrieved from https://www.the74million.org/article/national-chatgpt-survey-teachers-accepting-ai-into-classrooms-workflow-even-more-than-students/

Crystal Frommert (July 20, 2023). 4 Effective (and Frugal) Ways to Decorate Your Classroom This Year. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/inexpensive-classroom-decoration-ideas-promote-learning

Bryan Krause and Wendy Jones (JUL 20 2023). How to Enact an AI Policy in Your K–12 Schools. Retrieved from https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2023/07/how-enact-ai-policy-your-k-12-schools

Micah Ward (July 17, 2023). How much ESSER funding does your state have left to spend? Retrieved from https://districtadministration.com/how-much-esser-funding-does-your-state-have-left-to-spend/

Lilah Burke (July 18, 2023). Should colleges use AI in admissions? Retrieved from https://www.highereddive.com/news/ai-admissions-ethics-college-university-higher-ed/686588/

Adam Stone (JUL 21 2023). AI in Education: New Guidance from the Department of Education. Retrieved from https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/ai-in-education-new-guidance-from-department-of-education-perfcon

JILL BARSHAY (July 24, 2023). PROOF POINTS: High schoolers account for nearly 1 out of every 5 community college students. Retrieved from https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-high-schoolers-account-for-nearly-1-out-of-every-5-community-college-students/

TARA GARCÍA MATHEWSON (July 20, 2023). Preventing suspensions: Tackle discipline problems with empathy first. Retrieved from https://hechingerreport.org/preventing-suspensions-tackle-discipline-problems-with-empathy-first/

Matthew X. Joseph (July 20, 2023). Using Free Edtech Tools to Get to Know Your New Middle and High School Students. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-edtech-build-relationships

Naaz Modan (July 21, 2023). Scrutiny over TikTok in schools grows. Retreived from https://www.k12dive.com/news/scrutiny-over-tiktok-in-schools-grows-florida-ban-lawsuits/688654/

Luke Edwards (July 24, 2023). What is National Geographic Kids and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks. Retreived from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-national-geographic-kids-and-how-can-it-be-used-for-teaching-tips-and-tricks

Diana Restifo (July 24, 2023). 20 Sites & Apps Every Teacher Should Try for Back to School. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/20-sitesapps-every-teacher-should-try-for-back-to-school

Ray Bendici, Contributions from Erik Ofgang, Diana Restifo (July 21, 2023). Best FIFA World Cup Activities & Lessons. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/best-fifa-world-cup-activities-and-lessons

Daniel Mollenkamp (Jul 24, 2023). Why Do So Few Black Men Become Teachers? Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-07-24-why-do-so-few-black-men-become-teachers

Naaz Modan (July 24, 2023). 1 in 5 low-income children reported an adverse childhood experience in 2021. Retrieved from https://www.k12dive.com/news/1-in-5-low-income-children-reported-an-adverse-childhood-experience-in-2021/688692/

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SUSAN FOWLER (JULY 26, 2023). Lessons on motivation from the odd friendship of Maslow and Frankl. Retrieved from https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2023/07/lessons-on-motivation-from-the-odd-friendship-of-maslow-and-frankl

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Anne Arendt-Bunds (August 2023). 8 Ways to Use Generative AI for Student Assessment. Retrieved from https://faculty-club.com/teaching-with-technology/8-ways-to-use-generative-ai-for-student-assessment/

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Michael Grothaus (July 26, 2023). UNESCO Urges World Governments to Ban Smartphones in Schools. Retrieved from https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/unesco-urges-world-governments-to-ban-smartphones-in-schools

Marilys Galindo (July 19, 2023). The Power of Professional Development: How to Use Micro-credentials as an Organization. Retrieved from https://digitalpromise.org/2023/07/19/the-power-of-professional-development-how-to-use-micro-credentials-as-an-organization/

Bree Dusseault & Justin Lee (July 26, 2023). Review Finds States Slow to Give Guidance on How Teachers, Schools Should Use AI. Retrieved from https://www.the74million.org/article/review-finds-states-slow-to-give-guidance-on-how-teachers-schools-should-use-ai/

JAVERIA SALMAN (July 20, 2023). We’re going to have to be a little more nimble’: How school districts are responding to AI. Retrieved from https://hechingerreport.org/were-going-to-have-to-be-a-little-more-nimble-how-school-districts-are-responding-to-ai/

Luke Edwards (July 27, 2023). What is Quill and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-quill-and-how-can-it-be-used-for-teaching-tips-and-tricks

Sascha Zuger (July 28, 2023). International Edtech Trends. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/international-edtech-trends

Gary Givental (Jul 26, 2023). The Art of Balance: Applying Tai Chi Principles in Technology and Teamwork. Retrieved on https://garygivental.medium.com/the-art-of-balance-applying-tai-chi-principles-in-technology-and-teamwork-37b73130b38a

ARIEL GILREATH (July 27, 2023). Some screen time for preschoolers won’t hurt their development, study finds. Retrieved from https://hechingerreport.org/some-screen-time-for-preschoolers-wont-hurt-their-development-study-finds/

MICHAEL GASKELL (JULY 25, 2023). AI’s remarkably imperfect productivity for educators. Retrieved from https://corp.smartbrief.com/original/2023/07/ais-imperfect-productivity

Tracy Reimer and Jennifer Hill (July 24, 2023). 3 education wins sustained by district technology directors post-pandemic. Retrieved from https://districtadministration.com/3-education-wins-school-district-technology-directors-post-pandemic/

HANNAH KNIGHT (JUL 25, 2023). Can ChatGPT Solve Math Problems? Retrieved from https://www.makeuseof.com/can-chatgpt-solve-math-problems/

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Jeffrey R. Young (Jul 27, 2023). Instructors Rush to Do ‘Assignment Makeovers’ to Respond to ChatGPT. Retrieved from https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-07-27-instructors-rush-to-do-assignment-makeovers-to-respond-to-chatgpt

Erik Ofgang (Jul 29, 2023). 6 Tools for Blended Learning. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/6-tools-for-blended-learning

Luke Edwards (Jul 31, 2023). What is Desmos and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-desmos-and-how-can-it-be-used-for-teaching-tips-and-tricks

Erik Ofgang (Jul 21, 2023). 4 Education Tools That Seem Straight Out of Science Fiction. Retrieved from https://www.techlearning.com/news/4-education-tools-that-seem-straight-out-of-science-fiction

Micah Ward (July 25, 2023). Social media is undermining education, says the AFT. What needs to change? Retrieved from https://districtadministration.com/social-media-is-undermining-education-says-the-aft-what-needs-to-change/

Rebecca Torchia (JUL 26 2023). When Combating Ransomware, What Are Schools’ Cyber Insurance Options? Retrieved from https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2023/07/when-combating-ransomware-what-are-schools-cyber-insurance-options

CHEYANNE MUMPHREY (July 28, 2023). Schools lost track of homeless kids during the pandemic. Many face a steep path to recovery. Retrieved from https://apnews.com/article/school-homeless-kids-help-ded38fa3a3b3836e3a39a0026fee2804

Matt Barnum (Jul 31, 2023). Teacher loan forgiveness, one national strategy for solving educator shortages, isn’t working. Retrieved from https://www.chalkbeat.org/2023/7/31/23814589/teacher-loan-forgiveness-student-debt-research-shortages

Cecilia Buchanan (Jul 25, 2023). Higher Ed Needs to Embrace CLRs (Comprehensive Learning Records) to Highlight ROI (Return on Invest) of College. Retrieved from https://www.fierceeducation.com/teaching-learning/higher-ed-needs-embrace-clrs-highlight-roi-college

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