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5 Game-Changing Tips for Tech Integration in Classrooms
Hello! My name is Katherine Fredrickson, and I am excited to join Kent ISD as your new Educational Technology Consultant! After over 22 years in education, including roles as a first and third-grade teacher and a technology specialist, I have gained valuable experience integrating technology in the classroom. Today, I’d like to share some practical…
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Sketching Success: How Doodles Improved My Students’ Comprehension
Written by Jenni Lamb, 11th grade ELA teacher for Livonia Public Schools A Struggle with Engagement In a post-pandemic world, my students often rush through assignments, filling in reflection and comprehension questions with nonsense answers they mindlessly searched on the internet (or worse, had AI write for them). They joylessly slog through even the most…
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Secure Your Digital Life: 6 Essential Tips for K-12 Teachers
In the digital age, our personal information is more vulnerable than ever. As educators, you have a unique responsibility to protect your privacy and guide students in navigating the online world safely. With data breaches becoming increasingly common, taking proactive measures to secure your digital identity is crucial. In this blog post, we’ll explore six…
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Unleashing Innovation: Dive into Kent ISD’s AI Summit 2024 Journey!
“A very solid event that has emboldened me to dip my toes into the AI pool, with the goal of wading by the end of next school year.” was what one participant said as they left Kent ISD’s AI Summit this Spring. On April 29 over 100 education leaders representing principals, teachers, coaches, counselors, specialists,…
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CSEdWeek in Michigan: Bridging Gaps in Computer Science Education
Written by Keith Tramper, Education Technology Consultant December is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a time to break from our daily routine, be with our loved ones, celebrate holidays, and welcome (or weep) the colder weather. But my favorite part is that it starts with Computer Science Education Week! To observe…
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Why Should Educators Dive into AI Teaching with EdTech Cheer 2023?
Written by Sarah Wood, Education Technology Consultant for Kent ISD “Who is the best teacher in the world? It is not a human. It is not a computer. The greatest teacher in the world is a human using technology to its full potential.” –Eric Curts, 2023 ‘Tis the season for EdTech Cheer, and this year’s…
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How Immersive Storytelling Transforms Education, Reaches Reluctant Readers, and Enhances SEL
Written by: Du Bui, STEM Consultant for Kent ISD As a child, I never got into the Dungeons & Dragons craze. In fact, like many people, I associated it with negative connotations. But a senior in high school helped change my perspective on the game. To explain, I have a side gig for Oakland University’s…
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How Can Educators Empower Students with AI in 2023?
It’s hard to ignore the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI). It permeates nearly every technology we use and changes how we create, communicate, and work. While it may feel novel, the concept of artificial intelligence has been around nearly as long as we’ve had computers. It has been baked into technology that we now consider…
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Why SEL Matters: Your Journey through the SEL Playground
In today’s rapidly changing world, education is not just about academic knowledge but also about developing essential life skills. Understanding social-emotional learning (SEL), which focuses on students’ emotional intelligence and well-being, is equally important. That is where the SEL Playground enters the conversation! The SEL Playground is a collection of digital and analog activities that…
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Unleashing Classroom Excitement: Fantasy Football & Esports Transform K-12 Education
In the fall of 2016 and spring of 2017, I incorporated fantasy football and esports into my English Language Arts class to enhance student engagement. These activities served as reading comprehension tools and provided project-based learning opportunities. Fantasy sports and esports are two of the most popular hobbies in the world, and they are now…