"We nicknamed it Eddy": What do schools and teachers think of AI in classrooms?
It's almost two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022. Since then, educators worldwide have been grappling with what generative artificial intelligence might mean for classrooms and learning......»»
Learning to read in another language is tough: How Namibian teachers can help kids
In a classroom in Namibia's northern Oshikoto region, a teacher has written English vocabulary words on the chalkboard. She asks her learners to read them aloud. When they stumble with pronunciation, she corrects them. She also helps the youngsters t.....»»
The hidden impact of virtual communication for student teams
Higher education classrooms are increasingly becoming more virtual, as even students who attend in-person classes are opting to use virtual communication when working on team assignments. New research that examined the team dynamics of undergraduate.....»»
Holograms are coming to university classrooms
Hologram technology has been breathing new life into music legends dead and alive for years, but now there are plans to use the same system for teaching......»»
Study combines storytelling and movement to improve language and motor skills in early years
Combined storytelling and movement lessons delivered by teachers can improve language and gross-motor skills in young children, according to a new study by psychology and sport science experts at Nottingham Trent University and Coventry University......»»
Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support
When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially as they emerge from the pandemic with heightened levels of anxiety, stress and emotional need. But as school officials seek to put resources toward stude.....»»
Fewer than 1% of schools in England have full policies on second languages, language learning and English
A tiny fraction of schools in England—about three in every 500—have whole-school policies that address foreign languages, English usage, and integrating students who speak English as an additional language (EAL), new research published in the Bri.....»»
Today’s deals: $20 Amazon credit, $186 HP Chromebook, $7.50 Kasa smart bulbs, DEWALT tool sale, more
Schools and some offices might be closed on Monday, but retailers are open, and they’re offering so many great deals. Amazon has a special offer … The post Today’s deals: $20 Amazon credit, $186 HP Chromebook, $7.50 Kasa smart bulbs.....»»
7 strategies to help gifted autistic students succeed in college
About 1 out of every 100 students in American public schools has autism. A subset of these students also have academic gifts and talents in a broad range of areas, including math, science, technology, the humanities, and the arts. These students are.....»»
Concerned about student mental health? How wellness is related to academic achievement
Supporting student mental health and well-being has become a priority for schools. This was the case even prior to the increased signs of child and youth mental health adversity in and after the pandemic......»»
What do teachers do in the school holidays? They work, plan, and rest
Many people believe teaching is an easy job involving short days and long holidays. Anyone working in the profession, however, will tell you this is not the truth......»»
Bullies in South African schools were often bullied themselves: Insights from an expert
"Pupil stabbed to death at Gauteng school had suffered history of bullying." "Grade 6 learner commits suicide after bullying." "Grade 11 learner takes her own life after taunts over her appearance.".....»»
There"s a call for a new "behavior curriculum" in Australian schools. Is that a good idea?
Earlier this month, a Senate inquiry recommended Australian students get specific lessons in how to behave......»»
New report outlines gaps in preparing young people to respond to tech-facilitated sexual harm
Schools and teachers play a critical role in equipping students with the skills to understand, respond to, and prevent sexual violence in safe and healthy ways. As the lines between the digital and physical world continue to blur, young people are re.....»»
Students: save up to 34% with limited-time MacBook Air & Pro deals at B&H
Apple computers for students and teachers are now on sale at B&H. These limited-time education discounts can take up to 34% off even Apple's latest laptops and desktops with B&H EDU Advantage.B&H's limited-time EDU specials offer an excellent opportu.....»»
AI can teach math teachers how to improve student skills
When middle school math teachers completed an online professional development program that uses artificial intelligence to improve their math knowledge and teaching skills, their students' math performance improved......»»
Study shows diverse college classrooms linked to better STEM learning outcomes for all students
Students achieve better grades in college science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses when those classrooms have higher numbers of underrepresented racial-minority and first-generation college students, according to new research publish.....»»
How a citizen science initiative recruited a diverse group to identify lead pipes in homes
Recruiting participants for a citizen science project produced a more diverse group when people were signed up through partner organizations, such as schools and faith-based organizations, than when they joined on their own. We used this approach to.....»»
As school students strike for climate once more, here"s how the movement and its tactics have changed
On Friday, students will once again down textbooks and laptops and go on strike for climate action. Many will give their schools a Climate Doctor's Certificate signed by three leading climate academics......»»
Native American mothers separated from their children experience a raw, ongoing grief that has no end, says researcher
Native American mothers whose children were separated from them—either through child removal for assimilation into residential boarding schools or through coerced adoption—experience the kind of grief no parent should ever feel. Yet theirs is a l.....»»
Researchers: Australia has its first framework for AI use in schools, but it needs to proceed with caution
Federal and state governments have just released a national framework for generative AI in schools. This paves the way for generative AI—algorithms that can create new content—to be used routinely in classrooms around the country......»»