Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Questions that have been a long time coming… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition). It’s gives fake news a business model.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2019

Between 2017 and 2018, the global fan base grew 13.5 In fact, a growing number of schools, such as Washingtonville High School in upstate New York, are creating esports clubs. When I was younger, I only had Nintendo, and one of my favorites was the baseball game,” one student told the researchers. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

For some districts, the cost per student quickly became unrealistic to initially implement, leading schools to create alternate strategies. The cost, plus it’s easy manageability and durability, made Chromebooks a main player in the edtech game. ” In 2000, the FCC created the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2017

2017 was a year filled with makerspaces, student engagement, personalized learning, and more. Here, two seasoned librarians shed light on their biggest lessons learned in 2017 and look forward to the up-and-coming trends for the new year. Next page: New relationships for libraries).

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Some students work best by the traditional reading and taking notes, while others prefer working in groups or creating models to get to grips with content. Integrating the video game concept of ‘leveling up’ motivates students to complete activities and move on to the next stage. This is where personalized learning plays a key role.

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Waterford

JUNE 29, 2021

The skills of the 21st century need us to create scholars that can link the unlinkable,” Ramirez continues. They must be comfortable with concepts that they can play with in new ways. During your STEM classes, you can use fun games and other creative activities that will help your students nurture their creativity.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

With every new year comes new ideas. To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from professional development to digital learning, and from communication to virtual reality, 15 ed tech luminaries looked back on 2016 edtech trends to help predict what’s in store for 2017. We see this in various ways.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The post 17 Things for Teachers to Try in 2017 (Infographic and FREE Download) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 17 Things for Teachers to Try in 2017 #SUL #edtech Click To Tweet. 17 Challenges for Teachers in 2017! 2017 is upon us, and there are so many new and exciting advances in technology coming our way.

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Gaggle Speaks

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Before you ring in the new year, we’ve compiled this list of top blog posts based on traffic to the Gaggle Speaks Blog and the number of shares each post received. What the New Features in Google Vault Mean to K-12 Administrators. May 30, 2017). Is the Blue Whale Game Really Causing Kids to Kill Themselves?

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My Paperless Classroom

JANUARY 1, 2018

In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Educator, Spotlight Series Podcast, we speak with Principal Product Manager Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education Team about his favorite moments from 2017. Best of 2017. Mike – Closing the Gap, 2017 and AssistiveTech, Special Needs. Favorite New Feature of ….

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

DML 2017 was packed with interesting studies and perspectives from education, media and technology researchers from around the world. My schedule of sessions focused on what researchers have learned about games and learning. How the learning experience includes not just the game, but the content and conversions surrounding the game.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2020

What if the homework from this lesson had students create their own virtual history museum of Egyptian artifacts and share it with the class? Transcending what we are able to convey with text, images and video alone, this content is more accessible and easier to create than ever before. You can walk around, look anywhere you choose.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

A 2017 Report by Dell Technologies estimates that 85 percent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 — fewer than 12 years from now — haven’t been invented yet. The pace of change will be so rapid that people will learn ‘in the moment,’ using new technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality. So, how do we make that happen?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

The idea of using these hands-on environments teach complex technical skills like coding has garnered attention from major companies like Google , who teamed up with the American Library Association in 2017 to fund the creation of coding pathways in makerspaces throughout the country through the Libraries Ready to Code initiative.

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ProfHacker

DECEMBER 1, 2017

I’m currently really enjoying two series, one that’s been around a long time, and one that’s quite new. it’s been, well, let’s just say it’s been. As we have done in years past, many of the ProfHacker writers have gathered up a list of things that would make welcome gifts. Thanks for listening! Thanks for understanding!

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

Over the past couple of decades, teachers have seen a new generation of students: those who have never known a world without the Internet. The great news is that digital natives want to learn. It was created and cemented before the Internet revolution. Many of them grew up immersed in a digital world. What is a digital native?

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 14, 2019

Once used by almost every major tech company to create computer content Flash is being replaced by more modern and open platforms. At one time, Flash was THE pioneer and go-to program to create multimedia content, rich Internet applications, and streaming audio and video. No new security patches. No new features or capabilities.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 15, 2017

games and Pokemon Go scavenger hunts. To collect the emoji, they will scan the Seesaw QR code, listen to the video in Seesaw, talk as a team, and cross the emoji off on their game board. game board to print. Game board image (PNG file) to download and add to your Seesaw class. Engagement. Gamification.

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Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Let's see what resonated on social media in 2017. I’m using these tools to bring you the best of what I shared in 2017. You don't need a virtual reality viewer to take your class on an expedition" from @KarlyMoura [link] — Tony Vincent (@tonyvincent) January 16, 2017. ?? I also post graphics on Instagram each week.

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The K-12 Game-a-thon challenges students to design, build and share a game that features creative and unusual solution­­s to mathematical problems. We also received our first internal entries from Te Awamutu, New Zealand. "B B eing part of the Game-a-thon judges was an awesome experience. Alicia, COO for Delhi Center.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

By setting clear expectations and routines, teachers can create a stable learning environment where students know what to expect (Simonsen et al., TD-OTR refers to strategies that allow teachers to gauge student participation and understanding continually (Gage & MacSuga-Gage, 2017). Gage, Ph.D., and Ashley S. MacSuga-Gage, Ph.D.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2019

This summer, model it by offering educational activities students will choose over watching TV, playing video games, or whatever else they fall into when there’s nothing to do. Summer has a reputation for being nonstop relaxation, never-ending play, and a time when students stay as far from “learning” as they can get.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2017

“Games are an extraordinary way to tap into your most heroic qualities.” Students love playing digital games and research shows that powerful learning can occur with game-based curriculums. We can push the learning to a whole ‘nother level by getting students to design learning games for their peers.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

The annual event brings together thousands of teachers all trying to find the latest news, gadgets and education tips (or in this year’s case, to hear a few words from podcast superstar Jad Abumrad ). It’s also a time when companies of all sizes and ages announce their latest updates and tools. classrooms. The book costs $4.99

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The post The Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide 2017 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The 2017 Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide has a little something for every educator on your list, and this list includes practical and affordable options as well as more expensive dream items. The Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide 2017! Called to Create.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

It starts with a game of Robot Turtles, a board game by Thinkfun that’s being used at Hubbard Woods School in Winnetka, Ill., The game serves as an on-ramp for students, introducing technology into their educational journeys. to teach kindergarteners the basics of coding. “It started its robotic program on a smaller scale. “I

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2017

The 14th gathering of the Games for Change Festival brought together developers, researchers, academics, a smattering of teachers and general gaming enthusiasts around a common goal: to celebrate and learn from video games that teach, heal, and communicate diverse perspectives. He estimates he’s been to over 10 of these events.)

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 29, 2017

Hallmarked by high-interaction and high-context situational learning, LBMLGs provide students with the opportunity to visit real locations and adopt new perspectives. The games developed have been played over 1,700 times. Background. Background. Current Practice.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 9, 2017

In addition to fire prevention week materials, they are also launching a brand new safety app for kids. For this and other helpful information use the how-to template available in the 2017 Sparky Schoolhouse Fire Prevention resources. They are on the 2017 fire prevention resources page.). Understanding Fire Danger.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

I first wrote about this app in December 2017 shortly after launch. Metaverse has come a long way and is specifically focused on becoming an amazing AR app for classrooms with the new Collections feature. Metaverse is a free augmented reality app where teachers and students can create unlimited experiences. What Is Metaverse?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Although the term “esports” sounds new, the truth is that competitive video gaming has been growing for decades. At the start of the 2000s, the whole industry was being turned on its head by games like StarCraft and Counter-Strike, which created a new form of online game competition culture.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 4, 2019

Competitive video gaming has quickly risen to the ranks of "real sports" in many of the ways that count. These include big name sponsors, competitive pro leagues, college competitions and, in 2017, more global viewers than the 2016 NFL regular season. No state has yet sanctioned gaming as an official sport. Spread the word.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

ISTE 2018: New Standards for Leaders Focus on Equity, Digital Citizenship. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has released new standards for education leaders , which focus on equity, digital citizenship, team and systems building, continuous improvement and professional growth, the organization announced.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2018

Game-based learning might not be what you think. On today’s show Matthew Farber, author of Game-Based Learning In Action: How an Expert Affinity Group Teaches with Games , talks about how to use games in the classroom effectively. Game-Based Learning in Action. There’s game-based learning. Listen Now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2017

The over 150 games are fast-paced and interactive, and cover over 180 math topics. Each math topic is divided into four skills: Training, Accuracy, Speed and Mission , with appropriate games to support each goal. Games advance as the child progresses. Its format is colorful and engaging, music lively, and layout intuitive.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

Marty Schultz has added a twist to hangman, the classic word-guessing game. His tablet-run version of the game has the same goal: pick letters to figure out a mystery word. We’ve now taken the boring task of learning Braille and turned it into a game,” says Schultz, co-founder of Boston-based educational games maker ObjectiveEd.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

You may recognize these as titles of popular video games, even if you aren’t strictly a “gamer.” The reality is that video games and the communities, organizations and players surrounding them have become big business—some worth potentially millions of dollars. million) and the final game of the NBA Finals (18 million).

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