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Big Deal Book, December 1, 2022

December 1, 2022

 

 

VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse.

This newsletter will help you with Encouraging Gratefulness, Fueling Interest in STEM Careers & More...

SPOTLIGHT! On Gratefulness

As Thanksgiving just passed, teachers have the opportunity to engage their students in meaningful discourse about the history and how it is remembered. Here are some resources to embrace a new approach to Thanksgiving.

STEM Career Engagement Guides

Three new guides from the Voya Foundation’s National STEM Fellowship and the National Network of State Teachers of the Year give educators ideas on how to provide high-quality STEM career engagement experiences for their students.

Virtual Painting and Drawing Tools for Digital Artists

As Thanksgiving approaches, teachers have the opportunity to engage their students in meaningful discourse about the history and how it is remembered. Here are some resources to embrace a new approach to Thanksgiving.

Child-Friendly Social–Emotional Video Series

A team of school psychologists and researchers at the University of Connecticut has developed a free program to get students to express their feelings or reduce anxiety. The science-backed program uses puppets in short videos to explain concepts and includes kits for students to create their own puppets.

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Common Sense Education – November 28, 2022

November 28, 2022

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"Common Sense is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology. They support pre-K–12 schools with lesson plans, edtech reviews, family resources, and everything else students need to thrive in a connected world." Below is a custom set of resources pulled from this month's newest updates! Check them out via the links and explore even more at www.commonsense.org/education. VSTE is proud to partner with Common Sense Education.


For Teachers:

  • Keeping Your Students (and Yourself) Safe on Social Media: A Checklist
  • Digital Citizenship Toolkits
  • Best Global and Cross-Cultural Education Apps and Websites
  • Professional Development Opportunities!

For Parents & Caregivers:

  • Parents' Ultimate Guide to Discord (en español)
  • Common Sense Media Tips by Text (en español)
  • Do you need help paying for internet? (en español)

 


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A Look at EdTech Use Across VA During 2021-22

November 21, 2022

In advance of the VSTE22, LearnPlatform has published a report on the usage of digital solutions, tools, and resources used by a sample of twelve K-12 districts representing just under 100,000 students and more than 15,000 educators across the state during the 2021-2022 school year. Along with a list of the top 40 digital tools with the most student and teacher interactions, the report also provides insights on overall edtech usage trends.

The data shows that teachers accessed 184 unique tools on average over the course of the entire school year, while students accessed an average of 177 unique tools during the same time period. At the district level, these numbers translate to an average of 1,759 edtech tools being accessed every month! These numbers are higher than those reported in LearnPlatform’s national EdTech Top 40 published earlier this year. 

Stats in this report include a breakdown of the top 40 solutions by their primary function.

What do these numbers tell us? At a high level, it confirms that students and teachers are interacting with a large number of different tools throughout the school year. This can pose challenges for school and district leaders when it comes to ensuring all of the tools being used are safe, equitable and having a positive impact on student learning. 

It’s critical that school and district leaders have visibility into the technology tools being used for teaching and learning both in and out of the classroom by their teachers and students. From there, they can explore whether those tools meet their needs and are compliant with federal, state and local requirements. The Virginia EdTech Top 40 Report provides a starting point for district stakeholders to hold conversations about safe and effective use of technology for education. 

Find out how you can get insight into the edtech tools used in your district, for free, with LearnPlatform’s Inventory Dashboard.

With funding limited, every district should be thinking critically about their use of technology tools to ensure they are delivering a return on the district’s investment of time and financial resources. We look forward to discussing how an edtech effectiveness system empowers districts to build an efficient edtech ecosystem that supports evidence-informed decisions throughout the edtech selection, vetting and evaluation processes during the VSTE conference.

Download the 2022 Virginia EdTech Top 40 Report!

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Big Deal Book, November 15th, 2022

November 17, 2022

 

 

VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse.

This newsletter will help you with Making Sense of the News, Meaningful Discussion About Thanksgiving & More...

 

Virtual Access to Museums Where Every Visit Is an Adventure

Museums are a vital part of the American landscape, showcasing the greatest achievements of the human experience—past, present, and future. Visitors remember, discover, and learn in these museums that present the best of our country’s culture, accomplishments, and heritage.

 

Media Literacy Resources for Making Sense of the News

On November 8, 2022, people across the country voted in the nation’s midterm elections. Facing History has created a collection of short, easily digestible resources to help teachers and their students enhance their media literacy skills.

 

SPOTLIGHT! On Meaningful Discussion About Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, teachers have the opportunity to engage their students in meaningful discourse about history and how it is remembered. Here are some resources to embrace a new approach to Thanksgiving.

 

STEM-Friendly Adventure Tale Integrating Foundational Coding Concepts

Coding Capers: Luci and the Missing Robot is an empowering picture book from the National Center for Youth Issues that inspires children to dream big and harness the power of computer science in their own lives.

 


 

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Common Sense Education – November 9, 2022

November 9, 2022

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An image of students working on laptops in a classroom. A Common Sense Education text overlay appears in the top right of the graphic."Common Sense is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology. They support pre-K–12 schools with lesson plans, edtech reviews, family resources, and everything else students need to thrive in a connected world." Below is a custom set of resources pulled from this month's newest updates! Check them out via the links and explore even more at www.commonsense.org/education. VSTE is proud to partner with Common Sense Education.


For Teachers:

  • Native Narratives for the Next Generation
  • News Literacy Lessons to Help Students Understand Election Media
  • Winter Holiday Resources to Promote Connection and Inclusion
  • Professional Development Opportunities!

For Parents & Caregivers:

  • Practical Tips for Easing Kids' Social Media Anxiety
  • Parents' Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls
  • Parents' Ultimate Guide to TikTok

 


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