Faster than John Cena’s costumeless appearance at the Academy Awards went viral, here are the week’s best articles from Tech & Learning, stripped down. The envelope, please!
- 7 Things You Didn’t Know Your Laptop Can Do - From helpful shortcuts to customization that makes life easier, these tips from Luke Edwards should assist. (Editor’s note: Not on the list is using your laptop as a microwave plate.)
- Creating A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Plan For Schools - Shad McGaha, Chief Technology Office for Belton ISD in Texas, has a simple principle that guides his work: “Anything affecting education in our classrooms takes top priority.”
- Immersive Learning, Networking, Model Schools, and More at the DMV Regional Leadership Summit - Our favorite comment of the week, from Dr. Stephanie Smith Budhai, an attendee of the recent Delaware/Maryland/Virginia summit: “For attendees, [this event] provided a think-tank like space to dream and build innovative and accessible futures for learners.” Dream on!
- 5 Tips for Teaching Yoga in Schools From A Superintendent of The Year - It’s not a s-t-r-e-t-c-h to say that the yoga program Dr. Barbara Malkas started a few years ago has been a success. She has been joined by more than 30 educators — including the football coach — who now offer classes for everyone. Namaste!
- Best Deaf Awareness Lessons & Activities - National Deaf History Month, which runs March 13 to April 15, is a great opportunity to teach about the history, accomplishments, and culture of deaf people. Highly recommend the funny, sweet, and informative Deaf Culture 101 from the Iowa School for the Deaf.
- ISTELive and ASCD Annual Conference to Unite in 2025 - ISTE and ASCD will be co-locating ISTELive and the ASCD Annual Conference starting in 2025. "When ASCD and ISTE decided to join forces, we did so with the goal of bringing together a community of educators and innovators to design the future of education," says Jennifer Ragan-Fore, ASCD + ISTE Chief Experience Officer. Adjust your travel budget and plans accordingly!
- Instead of Banning AI, ASU is Encouraging It With OpenAI Partnership - Arizona State University is partnering with OpenAI to understand and study the best uses of AI among faculty and students, and obviously to get ahead of the inevitable rise of the machines.
- Best Monitors For Teachers - Whether you use a laptop or a desktop, a decent-sized monitor can make the whole interaction far easier on your eyes. Also to consider: Screen size and resolution. Of course, even the best monitor is nothing like seeing Dune 2 in IMAX! (Geez, give it a rest, nerd!)
- Pi Day Lessons & Activities - “She’s my cherry pie, cool drink of water, such a sweet–” Oh wait, it’s the other pi, the even more cool one! And here’s the earworm to prove it! (You’re welcome.)
Alright, although pi is infinite, this newsletter is not. Enjoy the day!
