The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced a groundbreaking effort to help support its members with the creation of a recruiting portal. This collaborative effort brings together the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF), LeagueOS, and the NECC to create the largest recruiting platform in North America. The recruiting portal will be managed by…
Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, announced the launch of EdTech Insights, a new platform designed to transform data into actionable intelligence for K-12 schools and districts at Booth #1083. Linewize EdTech Insights brings a school district’s entire app inventory into one location, giving IT leaders deeper analytics into adoption,…
Once again, Pitsco Education has come to FETC with cutting-edge content that includes preK-12 core science, CTE, and hands-on STEM curriculum. Through Pitsco’s diverse range of products, interactive activities, standards-aligned curriculum, and scalable resources, the company creates engaging and meaningful learning experiences that enhance student involvement and promote lasting academic success. Check them out at…
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Reading time, 2 minutes: Can artificial intelligence help teachers unlock the secrets of how the brain learns? Neuroeducation, powered by AI, offers personalised learning strategies grounded in neuroscience, making classrooms more inclusive, engaging, and effective. This systematic review, Artificial Intelligence in Neuroeducation (Shiwlani et al., 2024), explores how AI tools such as adaptive learning platforms,…
As the lines further blur between media and journalism, between real and fake, and sources become more obscure, there may be no greater imperative for educators than helping students navigate the evolving landscape of information. At FETC, Liz Collins, a senior product manager for K-12 at Gale, part of Cengage Group, is sharing best practices…
AI can’t replace teachers, but it can support them. Merlyn, a voice-controlled AI classroom assistant from Merlyn Mind, is designed to help teachers and students stay engaged and focused. Merlyn empowers teachers to move around the classroom and manage classroom technology seamlessly, keeping distractions to a minimum and ensuring teachers and students remain connected. Its…
A few weeks ago, I went to my daughter’s open house at her high school and had a chance to meet her teachers. One teacher stood out to me from what he said about “wanting to be genuine” with his students as much as possible because that would create a more effective learning environment for…
I’ve written a lot over the years about the extraordinary work peer tutors do in my ELL Newcomers class and my ELL Intermediate class (when I teach it). You can see many of those pieces at THE BEST RESOURCES ON PEER TUTORS. We’re ending the first semester this week, and I asked the twenty-five of…
Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention. You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021. Also, check out…