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May 27, 2023

Artificial Intelligence for Teaching & Learning: TxDLA Bite-Sized Learning Free Webinar 6.14.23

Note this webinar from the Texas DLA.

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Artificial Intelligence for Teaching & Learning, Free Webinar, Wed 6.14.23, Noon CDT

Artificial Intelligence for Teaching & Learning – June 14
TxDLA Bite-Sized Learning Free Lunchtime Webinar

TxDLA continue the “TxDLA Bite-Sized Learning” seriesinteractive lunchtime webinars on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The session will also be recorded and available for one month for free and for members indefinitely.

Wednesday, 6.14.23, 12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT
Artifical Intelligence for Teaching & Learning

Panelists:

  • Dr. Brenda Quintanilla, Regional Manager, Innovative Instructional Technology and Learning Services Center for Learning Innovation, Houston Community College Systems;
  • Dr. Chris Bigenho, Director of Virtual Learning Academy, Lewisville ISD;
  • Dr. Ruthanne ‘Rudi’ Thompson, Associate VP, Division of Digital Strategy and Innovation, University of North Texas

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we view education, and it can make learning more effective and engaging for students. Hear about how the various AI tools such as ChatGPT, Packback, Engageli and more can be applied in the classroom, and how they can be used to improve teaching and learning outcomes. We’ll also discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI in the learning environment. This is an important topic for all educators and we hope you’ll join us to explore today’s innovative teaching tools.

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Virtual Schooling In The News

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InTheNewsBeginning with the Education Dive.

Pandemic learning loss likely exacerbated by district, community factors

A study finds high-poverty and high-minority school districts that spent more time in remote and hybrid instruction saw greater academic declines.

Next, the District Administration Daily Newsletter.

TRENDING ON DA

Global K12 education market is charging out of the pandemic in a big way

Decreases in government funding could be a drag, but North America will be the most lucrative region due to “massive spending” on edtech.

Read more >>

TRENDING ON DA

By the numbers: The pandemic and its ‘complicated’ toll on K12 education

Among the rather dim conclusions drawn from the report are the pandemic’s widespread impact on teacher shortages in 2020-21 along with districts’ difficulties in hiring mental health support staff.

Read more >>

OPINION & ANALYSIS

How schools are using technology to turn challenges into opportunities

Amanda Kocon, DA guest contributor

From learning loss to teacher capacity, edtech can play an important role in the solutions.

Read more >>

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Future-Proofing K-12 Networks to Better Support Digital Learning

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In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, learn how new enhancements to wi-fi networks can better support digital teaching, learning and collaboration, how cloud-based analytics and AI will transform IT infrastructure in K-12, and the essential capabilities and features needed to ensure your network is ready to meet the demands of the future.
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Moving on to the different newsletters from Education Week.

Educators should revisit their agenda for moving forward, the Atlanta superintendent says.
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Similarly, the eSchool News.

Also, the various newsletters from ASCD.

Is support for virtual school waning?
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Enrollment in virtual school is higher than it was before the coronavirus pandemic, but has waned from its peak during the pandemic, says Gary Miron, a professor with Western Michigan University’s Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology. While there are concerns about quality and cost, some students continue to perform better online than they did when learning in person.

Full Story: The Hechinger Report (5/23)

Opinion: Free, online resources help build curriculum

Some educators are using free, online resources to develop curriculum and replace traditional textbooks, writes Fred Fransen, CEO of Certell. In this blog post, Fransen shares several strategies to help educators get started, including using high-quality materials and using a digital framework to build curriculum.

Full Story: SmartBrief/Education (5/23)

Boost Math Skills with Online 1:1 Intervention
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Back to the regular Google News alert for virtual school.

Ex-Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy charged with domestic battery – The Lawrence Times

Lawrence Virtual School graduates celebrate, prepare to move on to their next adventures · Suspect arrested after shootout, standoff in Lawrence, …

Knox County Schools Virtual School Class of 2023 graduation ceremony in Knoxville

Pictures of KCS Virtual School Class of 2023 graduation ceremony at Central High School in Knoxville on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Lawrence school board to consider selling land to affordable housing group, paying contractor more

Lawrence Virtual School graduates celebrate, prepare to move on to their next adventures · City committee recommends consolidating or changing …

East Ridge High School Graduation 2023 – YouTube

Hamilton County Virtual School Graduation 2023. Hamilton County Schools. Hamilton County Schools. •. •. 467 views Streamed 4 days ago. New …

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a virtual school, hosts memorable prom

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a 100% virtual school, recently hosted one of the milestone moments of their students’ high school years …

Students From Idaho Virtual Academy and Insight Idaho To Be Celebrated with In … – Business Wire

IDVA and ISID graduates have crossed the finish line and are prepared for their next life adventures. Students enroll in virtual school for a number …

Virtual Schools Market Research Report [2023-2030] | Global and Regional Forecast By 2030

Florida Virtual School (FLVS); Charter Schools USA; Lincoln Learning Solutions; Inspire Charter Schools; Abbotsford Virtual School; Alaska Virtual …

School district to offer abundance of summer learning opportunities – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA – Island

Lee Virtual School is also an option for all students as it offers multiple courses for acceleration and credit recovery.

Times for Tallahassee area High School Graduations. Congratulations, Class of 2023

Leon County Virtual School, 6 p.m. May 22, Chiles High School Auditorium. Maclay High School, May 19, Frank Shaw Field. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE …

Hillsborough public schools celebrate 2023 valedictorians, salutatorians – Tampa Bay Times

Graduates attend the Hillsborough Virtual School commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in …

Ohio Connections Academy recognizes Norwalk student

Virtual school can be a great fit for a variety of students and each student is unique. Those who attend Ohio Connections Academy come from …

Bishop Seabury Academy announces the Class of 2023 (Sponsored post)

Lawrence Virtual School graduates celebrate, prepare to move on to their next adventures · Top Posts & Pages · Get our newsletters · Quick links · Follow …

Caps Off to Success: Osceola County High School Graduation Ceremonies for Class of …

Osceola Virtual School/Zenith Accelerated Learning Academy at 9:30 a.m. · NeoCity Academy at 12:30 p.m. · Professional and Technical High School (PATHS) …

Bill that reshapes FHSAA, high school sports signed into law by Gov. DeSantis – News4JAX

Among some of the notable changes for charter and virtual school students are the ability to participate in athletics in the public school in …

Most have given up virtual school, but what about students still thriving online?

Most families have given up virtual school, but what about students who are still thriving online? School districts that created online academies to ..

VR classroom: revolutionizing education – TVP World

The virtual school was created by merging thousands of images, and the lessons are conducted in front of the digital version of the majestic …

Virtual school grads celebrated at in-person ceremony – Palatka Daily News

Putnam Virtual School had its commencement ceremony Monday evening, where officials praised graduates for their motivation in taking an …

This new, tuition-free school gives students an alternative pathway – CHStoday

This virtual school is designed for students facing challenges or barriers in a traditional school setting. Photo provided by Heron Virtual Academy of …

Prank trashed NC high school — and principal gave students the keys, officials say

Most families gave up on virtual school. What about students still thriving online? School district online academies for families who prefer …

Virtual school grads celebrated at in-person ceremony | North Central Florida

Putnam Virtual School had its commencement ceremony Monday evening, where officials praised graduates for their motivation in taking.

Biden Administration Urges High Court to Reject Case on Legal Status of Charter Schools

The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board is weighing the application for the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School amid …

Graduations in Bay County – WJHG

Bay Virtual School on May 18 at 5 p.m.; Palm Bay Prep Academy on May 18 at 6 p.m.; Rutherford High School on May 19 at 7 p.m..

Service dog from Sheboygan nonprofit changes autistic girl’s life

Bosley helps Buggy keep from getting overwhelmed during virtual school; she’s improved almost two reading levels with his help.

The Literary Hill | HillRag

Each offers unique insider’s perspectives ‒ razor wire around the Capitol and National Mall, virtual school da.

Over 20 Big Rapids Virtual School seniors celebrate graduation

The Big Rapids Virtual School community celebrated graduating 21 seniors at the Big Rapids High School auditorium Friday, May 19.

Class salutatorian of Cumberland Academy Virtual School to pursue finance degree

Tatyana Younger will graduate from Cumberland Academy Virtual School. She answered these questions about her education and her future.

Holly Resmondo, student Brooklyn Kyzar discuss Baldwin County Virtual School – FOX10 News

(WALA) – Baldwin County Virtual School is Alabama’s first virtual secondary school. The program offers opportunities such as dual enrollment, …

Holly Resmondo, student Brooklyn Kyzar discuss Baldwin County Virtual School – FOX10 News

Holly Resmondo, student Brooklyn Kyzar discuss Baldwin County Virtual School. Published: May. 24, 2023 at 2:33 PM PDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago.

Holly Resmondo, student Brooklyn Kyzar discuss Baldwin County Virtual School – KWCH

Holly Resmondo, student Brooklyn Kyzar discuss Baldwin County Virtual School. Published: May. 24, 2023 at 2:33 PM PDT|Updated: 22 hours ago.

Easthampton union: Schools illegally using contracted behavior technicians over in-house staff

At Tuesday’s virtual School Committee meeting, members of the Easthampton Education Association — the district’s union of teachers, …

Hudson to remain US interim coach through CONCACAF Gold Cup – USA Today

Related for Subscribers. Most families gave up on virtual school. What about students still thriving online? More for Subscribers.

Pine Bluff High School students to get ‘Effective’ book – The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Gregory Moore, an elementary virtual school improvement specialist, will retire, effective June 30. photo Van Tilbury, owner, president and CEO of …

The best and brightest: Meet Brevard County’s Top Scholars Class of 2023 – Florida Today

Biggest study distraction: My dogs, they are quite the attention seekers! On my “bucket list”: Going skydiving! Brevard Virtual School: Kathryn Bree.

Logi Dock Flex: Better Desk Booking – YouTube

Logitech X Zoom: Connecting Youth – a virtual school exchange project. Logitech. Logitech. •. •. 370 views 1 month ago …

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse | CBC.ca

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse. 20 hours ago; News; Duration 2:48. A pilot project at Reddam House School in Berkshire, …

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse – Yahoo News Canada

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse … A pilot project at Reddam House School in Berkshire, England, has students using VR headsets …

West Virginia Virtual Academy, Pierpont Community and Technical College … – Business Wire

“(Joni’s) vision through Pierpont and willingness to work with a new virtual school is world-class,” Cipoletti said. “Community colleges in West …

Virtual Schools Market Size Report Predicts Healthy Growth with Demand & Forecasts by 2028

The Major Players Covered in Virtual Schools Market: K12 Inc, Connections Academy, Mosaica Education, Pansophic Learning, Florida Virtual School …

Tennessee judge: Parents at school can try to keep shooter’s writings secret – Big Rapids Pioneer

Over 20 Big Rapids Virtual School seniors celebrate graduation · News. Tennessee judge: Parents at school can try to keep shooter’s writings …

Congratulations to all our high school graduates! – Rutherford County Schools

RC Virtual School – Valedictorian: Ellie Wiemann – Salutatorian: Tarah Everett Riverdale High School – Valedictorian: Ivy Lin

Alert: The Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Final, sweeping the … – Big Rapids Pioneer

Over 20 Big Rapids Virtual School seniors celebrate graduation · Sports. Alert: The Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Final, …

‘Finishing strong’: Calera High School celebrates class of 2023 graduates

… on a different look as we worked to remember the difference between traditional school and virtual school, neither of which were ‘traditional.

Editorial: Cyber schools deserve equal funding – Detroit News

It would keep virtual school funding at current levels, but they would not see the increase traditional schools are likely to see this year.

West Virginia Virtual Academy, Pierpont Community and Technical College Collaborate to …

“(Joni’s) vision through Pierpont and willingness to work with a new virtual school is world-class,” Cipoletti said.

Virtual classrooms offer tangible benefits

Virtual school is proving to be a flexible, popular, and effective way for growing numbers of kids to get a great education by providing them with …

Reducing funding to online schools hurts local kids in Michigan. – Detroit News

While a virtual school may have different facilities and transportation costs, it spends far more on technology, software and state testing.

Schools and Learning in an AI-Enabled World – Yahoo Finance

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse. 2d ago ·CBC. 2:48. CBS-Newyork. NYC’s College Choice allows foster care students to attend …

VIDEO: Aki Kurose Middle School shifting to online learning after measles case

U.K. virtual school takes education into the metaverse. 1d ago ·CBC. 2:48. KGUN – Tucson Scripps. Apollo Middle School upping security due to …

Virtual School Inclusion Officer job with Essex County Council | 170792 – LocalGov Jobs

Virtual School Inclusion Officer – Children with a Social Worker. Fixed Term, Full Time. Up to £36,086 per annum. Location: Chelmsford.

Governor gets charter school legislation, education rules – Tulsa World

The current state virtual school board will be abolished if Gov. Kevin Stitt signs SB 516. Bills are not usually voted upon by the state House and …

Iowa Connections Academy announces 2023 Southeast Iowa graduates | The Hawk Eye

… ask questions and discover if virtual school is the right fit for their student. For more information on Iowa Connections Academy or to begin …

Himsel named VCSC superintendent | WIBQ The Talk Station | 1230, 1440, 97.9 Terre Haute, IN

… five middle schools, 16 elementary schools, an alternative school, and a virtual school. Chris Himsel’s contract begins on July 1.

Jefferson High School commencement ceremony celebrates seniors’ hard work, dedication

… mentioning that sophomore year was a blur, as students were faced with more virtual school and the ever-present wearing of masks.

Shelby County lags in children’s well-being, data shows – Daily Memphian

A first grader takes part in the first day of virtual school on Aug. 31, 2020. The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth lists Shelby County …

Finally, the Google News alert for cyber school.

IU8 adapts to maintain support for area schools | News, Sports, Jobs – Altoona Mirror

Williamsburg also contracts with the IU8 through extended campus for its cyber school program. “This allows our students who choose to participate …

MMB Cyber School organises workshop at Ruzhukhrie School-May 22 – Eastern Mirror

C3, MMB Cyber School’s flagship programme, encompasses three crucial aspects — cyber security, cyber safety, and cyber bullying. Tsutipang Jamir …

Media literacy workshop equips students in Kohima | MorungExpress

Kohima, May 22 (MExN): MMB Cyber School, a Non Profit Institute in the field of Digital Education & Cyber Safety, organised an engaging and …

Cyber School Market 2031 Growth Drivers along with Top Brands K12 Inc … – Indian Crunch

Cyber School Market 2031 Growth Drivers along with Top Brands K12 Inc Connections Academy Pansophic Learning Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Charter …

Cyber school success formula: 17 grads = $3.6M + 31 ACT – Yellowhammer News

Cyber school success formula: 17 grads = $3.6M + 31 ACT. By. Kimberly Ballard. May 24, 2023. 2023 ASCTE first on-campus graduating class (ASCTE …

Shamokin Area School Board OKs preliminary budget containing $3.69 million deficient

“There are bills down there (Harrisburg) sitting about cyber schools, that if you choose to go to a cyber school, you pay for it.

Cyber school success formula: 17 grads = $3.6M + 31 ACT | Alabama Mountains

Cyber school success formula: 17 grads = $3.6M + 31 ACT … They may be small but they are mighty! Seventeen students at the Alabama School of Cyber …

Pennsylvania State Police | For the Record | theclarionnews.com

that 75 Redbank Valley students are enrolled in the Rockets Online Cyber School program when in fact those 75 students are enrolled in outside …

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May 26, 2023

Stride Learning – New Mexico Destinations Career AcademyCelebrates Class of 2023 Commencement

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The second of two items from K12, Inc./Stride Inc. themselves.

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Stride Learning has added a new press release to its website:

New Mexico Destinations Career AcademyCelebrates Class of 2023 Commencement

Click here for a complete listing of Stride Learning press releases.

 


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Stride Learning – West Virginia Virtual Academy, Pierpont Community and Technical College Collaborate to Offer Dual Credit Classes for Students

Filed under: virtual school — Michael K. Barbour @ 6:09 pm
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The first of two items from K12, Inc./Stride Inc. themselves.

K12 Inc. Logo Learning Company
Stride Learning has added a new press release to its website:

West Virginia Virtual Academy, Pierpont Community and Technical College Collaborate to Offer Dual Credit Classes for Students

Click here for a complete listing of Stride Learning press releases.

 


Date Sent: 5/25/2023 9:49:21 AM

Webinar Recording: Guide to Digital Accessibility

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Note this recording from the folks at QM.

An Inside Look at Accessibility

Thank you for attending last week’s webinar on the new book Guide to Digital Accessibility: Policies, Practices and Professional Development. During the webinar, the book’s editors, Drs. Rae Mancilla and Barbara A. Frey discussed the process for assembling the book, the reasons for its creation and the methods they used to compile and organize its chapters.

Additionally, the editors shared some of the major takeaways they uncovered during the editing process. These included guidance on institutional policy, best practices for course design, useful digital accessibility tools, professional development strategies, and the importance of having staff dedicated solely to digital accessibility.

The following resources related to the webinar are now available to access:

Your Compendium for Best Practices on Digital Accessibility

Guide to Digital Accessibility

The Guide to Digital Accessibility is available now and features the perspectives of nearly two dozen educators from the QM community. Full of insights derived directly from the experiences of these professionals, the book offers practical solutions to common issues and situations spanning the world of digital education.

“Looking for a single resource to inform your accessibility work? Guide to Digital Accessibility: Policies, Practices and Professional Development is it! This go-to collection of writings shares insights and practices on a wide range of accessibility topics, from helpful primers on the subject to guidance for course design and professional development efforts. I found the guide to be a valuable reference book that I will return to time and again. A must-have resource!”

— Ann H. Taylor, Assistant Dean of Distance Learning, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Penn State University

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