Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

I began using Twitter in my classroom soon after its introduction in 2006. Using a hashtag with the group’s name would provide access to a wealth of information for teachers seeking some guidance in their teaching practice. Demonstrating that using social media tools went beyond the trends and likes became my mission.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2023

SAN MATEO, California and NEW YORK, New York — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, announced that it has acquired TPT (otherwise known as Teachers Pay Teachers), which offers the world’s largest catalog of educator-created content and tools for digital instruction.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2023

From the earliest stages, as Pre-K parents search for activities and resources to nurture their child's growth, to K-12 schools adopting technology to improve student outcomes and operational efficiencies, the impact of modern learning tools is undeniable. Virtual classrooms became the norm.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

COVINGTON, KY: October 21, 2021 – A new website launched by a collaboration of leading technology experts, STEP CG and Cradlepoint, is providing information and educational resources to help K-12 schools ensure their students have access to the technology they need to succeed. Cradlepoint?to Cradlepoint?was Cradlepoint?is

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

About the Teaching with Primary Sources Partner Program Since 2006, the Library has awarded Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) grants to build a nationwide network of organizations that deliver educational programming, and create teaching materials and tools based on the Library’s digitized primary sources and other online resources.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2023

What do all these new tools and technologies have in common? Since at least 2006 , technology leaders and mathematicians have argued that data is the new oil. The coursework should be challenging but accessible — “low floor, high ceiling.” Artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural nets, blockchain, ChatGPT.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2016

education grant offering free credits for its cloud platform, with no credit card required, unlimited access to its suite of tools and training resources. now, but Google says it plans to extend access to other places in the future. Having launched earliest in 2006, Amazon has “matured for a while,” Gupta says.

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NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 13, 2021

We’re exited to launch SchoolLibraryNJ , a evolving project designed to address inequitable access to resources for K12 schools and libraries and to present the value of librarians in digitally curating resources for teaching and learning. The guides may include tools not currently adopted or approved in your district.

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Neo LMS

MAY 8, 2018

Wing ’s ACM article “ Computational Thinking ” published in 2006. Despite its short length, and accessible style, the article’s list-like structure and adjective-dense paragraphs left me more befuddled than before. What is Computational Thinking? The most cited of these definitions being Jeannette M.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Product Review: Features, Lesson Plan Ideas, and Tips From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Adobe Premiere Rush is a simple to use video creation tool that includes powerful camera features, video editing, and publishing features. To access these features, just toggle from Auto to Pro.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. FY 2006 $272,300,000 (President Bush’s request: $0).

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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2020

Companies like Coursera, which helps universities build and access online courses, have ridden the momentum from new registrations to secure a $130 million investment in July. Founded in 2006, Course Hero is already well known among college students, millions of whom use it to get study materials, share class notes and ask tutors questions.

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Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

My recent post about the cost trap and inclusive access prompted responses by Jim Groom and Stephen Downes. For example, in 2015 I wrote that “My ultimate goal is this: I want to (1) radically improve the quality of education as judged by learners, and (2) radically improve access to education. And I want to do it worldwide.”

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Through our acquisition of Pivot Interactives, Discovery Education is now better positioned to broaden our impact by providing our partner school systems access to phenomena-based, active learning tools.”. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

September 15, 2021 — DreamBox Learning, the leading education technology provider that in 2006 pioneered intelligent adaptive learning, today announced new expansions and partnerships with school district customers, including Prince George’s County Public Schools and East Baton Rouge Parish School System. BELLEVUE, Wash.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

And while zoom has completely transformed the way I get to cover the ad tech space, virtually enabling me much more access to folks usually. Goes and 1st presented the award in 2006 and it was later renamed the Seymour Papert Award in 2009. I also was able to make my way to Versailles, the best Cuban restaurant on the planet.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

.’s Study In the study “ Using Blended Learning in Training the Public Health Workforce in Emergency Preparedness ,” Moore and colleagues (2006) investigate the utility of a blended learning approach in public health emergency training. Teaching Sociology, 45(2), 116–130. link] Moore, G. Judge, C., & Koh, H.

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TeacherCast

JULY 16, 2015

Jennifer began her instructional career in 2006. He subsequently worked on the first versions of Outlook Web Access, and multiple versions of Outlook desktop. OneNote in Education: Organizing, Note-taking, & Homework Made Easier. OneNote in Education: Transforming Learning Via Technology & eTextbooks. About Our Guests.

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NeverEndingSearch

MAY 14, 2020

of course, you might consider using alternate tools like Glogster , Thinglink , Padlet to create your interactive interface. 2005/2006) “The Virtual Library.” Embed your slide everywhere students, teachers and parents might discover it. These two excellent tutorials will help you get started: by Thomas Blakemore. by EZ EdTech!

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 23, 2012

In addition to using Yahoo doodle, he began writing quiz software in 2006. The video resources and associated services provided for free by Khan Academy are powerful learning tools, if they can be accessed by populations (rural and urban) that need them the most. Khan Academy merely provides the content.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 16, 2016

Today, parents and students have the ability to access endless amounts of college and career planning information. In 2006 National-Louis University asked me to build, launch and manage the first graduate advising program in the history of the institution. From 2006-2011, I supported and advised over 2,500 teachers. If schoold.co

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2017

If we really want to understand how effective educational technology tools are for improving learner outcomes, we need to stop throwing the baby out with the bathwater. As instructors consider technology tools for their courses, they are increasingly looking for evidence of effectiveness. This is where implementation science can help.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

SIIA also created an “incubator” program in 2006 to support early-stage education companies, long before the idea became popular in the edtech industry. Broadband internet access and cloud computing made it easier to distribute educational software once sold on floppy disks and CD-ROMs. In 2019, venture capitalists invested $1.7

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Founded in 1997, Powerschool was first bought by Apple in 2001, and then by Pearson in 2006. The two companies previously partnered in 2017 on product integrations that allowed users to more easily access and share information across both systems. The pending deal would combine two established companies with large customer bases.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2018

Two national education nonprofits whose school improvement and assessment tools impact millions of students across the country are merging. Today, AdvancED and Measured Progress announced plans to combine their school support and data tools underneath one entity. The organization will also number roughly 500 employees.

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eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2022

Discovery Education provides K-12 digital curriculum to educators and students around the world, driving student engagement across a variety of subjects via interactive content, video resources, and teaching tools that deliver real-world learning experiences. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 About Clearlake.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2019

When Laura Patrick joined in 2006, course planning began with sketches on butcher paper, and the information was then manually imported into Excel spreadsheets. According to the authors, “scheduling practices, more so than physical space constraints, limit students’ course access and contribute to bottlenecks on many campuses.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2021

DreamBox Learning, founded in 2006 in Bellevue, Washington, is the only K-8 digital math program powered by students, built by and for educators, and independently proven to positively impact student achievement. To learn more about DreamBox, visit [link]. ###. About DreamBox Learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In addition, access an array of standards-aligned resources designed for wherever learning takes place on Discovery Education’s flexible K-12 learning platform. Students and teachers can access on-demand exercises from NFL teams in the digital NFL PLAY 60 library to help them reach their recommended 60-minutes of daily physical activity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Started in 2006, it aims to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention around the world and is supported by hundreds of schools, corporations, and celebrities. It includes not only websites, but cell phones, Nintendo, and Wii, as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Dale Farran, a lead author of the Tennessee research, said the findings suggest that preschool needs more focus on play-based learning, as opposed to whole-group instruction and other classroom management tools used with older children. “[We] Farran said in an interview with The Hechinger Report in January.

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 27, 2017

In 2006 my oldest daughter was in 4th grade and part of the curriculum was called "Daily Oral Geography." At that point in her school life, she didn't have easy accessibility to technology. This was 2006, 11 years ago. With educational technology comes faster access to information and opinions. saw the world changing.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2018

From 2006 to 2016, the cost of textbooks increased by 88 percent, more than than nearly any other college student expense—including tuition and fees (63 percent) or on-campus housing (51 percent)—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Learning With Lucie

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

In January 2006, I posted: JANUARY 06, 2006 Getting serious It''s been almost 5 years since I started dabbling with blogs in education mostly for student projects in my classroom. I''ve decided that it''s time to get serious and start my own blogs with some serious blog tools. So why switch back?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2019

Today, when we talk about just-in-time education, we want learners to be able to access an experience that is exactly what they need, and that is relevant to where they want to go. By 2006, we had built his online university. This was the bread and butter of what he wanted to do.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Fueled by an explosion of broadband access, education software and, of course, the irresistible allure of financial returns, investors across the world want a slice of the U.S. Dreambox, a provider of online math materials, dates back to 2006. edtech industry. All three deals came from Owl’s second fund.

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