Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2020

COVID has changed how we address summer PD so I’ve collected the most popular AATT articles on how to spend your education time this summer. What I do worry about is running out of books so this year, I spent the last few months stalking efriends to find out what they recommend to kickstart the 2020-21 school year.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning? While some research suggests comparable outcomes between online and classroom learning, others indicate differences depending on specific contexts and methodologies.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

There’s no doubt that education technology or ‘EdTech’ is an important and fast-evolving entity in the digital age, and one that is having a dramatic impact on the quality of students’ learning. The Rise of Hybrid Environments. On a similar note, educational technologies are adaptable to the needs of students. between 2021 and 2026.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

It’s an opportunity for the future teachers who are enrolled at the college to apply what they learn in class in a practical setting, testing out lesson plans with real elementary students. There are plenty of reasons why the pandemic-prompted shift to remote teaching this spring hasn’t worked especially well for many students.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This quote is a great reminder that if we can get students curious and motivated to learn, we can set them up for a lifelong love of learning. And as a teacher, you have the power to help them find that passion for learning while they are young. Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation: What’s the Difference?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

It is back to school time 2020 for many of us in the United States and beyond. For educators that may mean working with students in a face to face, elearning, or a blended environment. Regardless of your districts approach, now is a time to facilitate the student centered learning that Project Based Learning makes possible.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The post Blended Learning with Google (Part 1: Do THIS, NOT That!) – SULS088 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In part one of this podcast series, we will explore how Google tools can help us create Dynamic Blended Learning experiences. It’s about the learning. What Is Blended Learning?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I don’t think it’s a big deal as much as it was before,” said 12-year-old Evelyn Harris, an eighth grader at Comer, whose lasting memory of pandemic schooling is that online classes were easier, so she got better grades. That day, his seventh graders were working to add and subtract fractions — a skill students usually learn in fourth grade.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2023

Joshua Davenport feels like he really knows how to talk to people. It’s a “learn while you earn” model that maximizes affordability and flexibility — Davenport’s classes are all online — for those who are already working in the education field. But I feel like she always knew that's what I would end up doing.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In fact , I believe that when critical thinking begins… real learning has been sparked! I do want to encourage you to you register now for the 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference. I do want to encourage you to you register now for the 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference. Now that is exciting.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 8, 2020

Reflections from the trenches From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we began distance learning, I started writing and reflecting. I hope if you read how the journey has happened from our school that we’ll all consider how far we’ve come even if we consider how far we might have to go.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

It seems educators and industry are all talking about the importance of student collaboration, but how are we facilitating and assessing this skill. I believe that collaboration is a major key to learning. I feel that learning in the group is so much more powerful and productive then learning in isolation.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A decade ago, I was a high school English teacher blissfully naive to what radical changes were coming thanks to edtech. Recently I wrote " What If Your Co-Teacher is a Computer? I imagined such a day was far, far into the future. That was back in October.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 29, 2022

As education goes online driven by the evolution in digital technologies and the COVID 19 pandemic, several companies are wooing the learners, academic institutions, and corporate houses with powerful tools to conduct online and blended learning programs. Benefits of KITABOO and Microsoft Immersive Reader Partnership.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The post 5 Shifts We Need in Education Now – SULS082 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Watch this quick video to learn how! The decisions being made about how to handle this, and the make-shift models being used are such a disservice to teachers and students. And I know why they did it. Click To Tweet.

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

” that by 2019 half of all high school classes will be taught over the internet ; Raised questions about a new study on personalized learning ; Added four new incidents to the K-12 cyber incident map ; and. .” Been quoted in an article on ransomware in K-12 education. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Fractus Learning

JULY 14, 2021

Table of Contents Why is Engineering Important? What to Look for in STEM Toys Engineering Toys Compared Best Engineering Kits For Kids Reviewed Building Sets Circuits and Electronic Games Robot Toys. These toys are all fun learning toys. Why is Engineering Important? Why is Engineering Important?

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

The post Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey shares her best tips and ideas for creating and using digital choice boards in the K-12 classroom. Why use choice boards? Perhaps you’ve not heard them called choice boards, but learning menus.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 5, 2021

The Utah STEM Action Center has released its 2020 annual report , which includes the results of their comprehensive statewide program evaluation. Why is the report significant? ST Math , created by MIND Research Institute, is one of the math programs available to schools and districts as part of the grant. Utah’s commitment to rigor.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

And K-12 schools are buying in because it’s not only fun but also a viable educational tool! A recent edWebinar sponsored by Common Sense Education, “ Ready Player One: Esports in K-12 ,” highlights why esports has taken hold in schools. Esports, the competitive side of video gaming, is exploding.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

After listening to educators, parents and caregivers from across the country, Savvas Learning Company today introduced a range of platform enhancements and new K-12 educational products aimed at making distance learning more impactful. Savvas Realize Optimized for Distance Learning.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

In fact, many school technology plans fluctuated depending upon the latest fads and what someone learned at a conference and had little connection to curriculum or learning goals. The Five Imperatives of Technology Leadership , the presenters explored how they have shifted their approaches to integrating edtech in the classroom.

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MindShift

MARCH 26, 2020

And now you know how to meet me in the morning.” For 6-year-old Sadie Hernandez, the first day of online school started at her round, wooden kitchen table in Jacksonville, Fla. She turned on an iPad and started talking to her first grade teacher, Robin Nelson. “Are you ready to do this online stuff?” ” “Kind of.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

Welcome to the Thursday, June 4th edition of the 2020 Learning Revolution daily online conference. 8:00 AM - Learning how to Lead yourself in order to lead others effectively! 8:00 AM - Learning how to Lead yourself in order to lead others effectively! The day's sessions are below. and elsewhere.

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edWeb.net

MAY 23, 2019

According to Learning in the 21st Century: the 2019 Digital Promise LVP Survey , 83% of teachers think students are capable of high achievement, but just 26% think students are reaching those levels today. First, Patricia Saxler, Head of Education at Populace, explained the science of individuality and why it’s important for educators.

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Marketplace K-12

APRIL 21, 2016

“Our foundation’s going to do everything we can to help facilitate the creation of great technology,” he said, with a focus on three areas: effective personalized learning solutions, an evidence base that works, and adoption of proven technologies. ” Scaling Up Personalized Learning.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2016

The baby holds her smartphone, clicking, and Maria asks what I’m working on as she sees me typing obsessively on my laptop. I tell her about what I do and how my company addresses society’s need to educate citizens for millions of unfilled jobs — in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs, as well as jobs in computing.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

He knows firsthand what it’s like to merge technology and pedagogy. EDTECH: What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and what should educational technology leaders know about it? EDTECH: What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and what should educational technology leaders know about it?

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Neo LMS

APRIL 30, 2020

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO, 2020 ) a total of 1.6 As many brick and mortar schools have closed, many have transitioned into online or distance learning. It has advised learners and educators to use its online learning platform.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As the new school year began this fall, battles around vaccine and mask mandates raged, school boards took up the thorny issue of how to teach students about race and Congress argued about how much to spend on children (and everything else). The rates given are for fully vaccinated individuals, age 12 and older.).

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

In a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , representatives from Desert Sands Unified School District, CA (the 2021 winner) and Santa Fe Public Schools, NM (the 2020 winner) presented their keys to success. In both districts, equity and helping students develop 21st century skills emerged as a core mission.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Dr. Hank Thiele, Superintendent of Community High School District 99 (IL) added, “As leaders, where this affects us the greatest is how do we make sure that our employees are all informed and ready to respond to these issues, because that’s the easiest way to protect ourselves…when liability shows up”. According to Matthew J.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

This year will be like no other when it comes reengaging students in learning. Educators — working with parents and the community — are now planning how to close gaps in learning to get students on grade level. That’s why what happens this summer matters. As an elementary school teacher in Washington, D.C.,

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EdTechTeam

MAY 20, 2020

Research shows that professionals who demonstrate courage in the workplace not only perform better, but influence their peers to act with bravery and drive organizational success” (Gavin, 2020). What does it mean to be a courageous leader? Isn’t that what we want as leaders? Let’s dive in a little deeper. .

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edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2021

COVID-19 was tough on schools, calling for swift shifts in teaching and learning practices to support virtual learning environments and a host of new pedagogical demands. At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, schools defaulted to online learning. The Role of Technology During COVID.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In the recent edWebinar , sponsored by Norton Books in Education, educators and researchers shared how teachers can reduce the impact of stressors to improve the overall work environment, even during difficult times. By Michele Israel. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. It was one of those days. And then Maribel (that Maribel!) Until COVID hit!

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edWeb.net

MARCH 15, 2021

But even during the crisis, they dug in, designing creative digital learning experiences, using technology for enhanced remote engagement, and leveraging local phenomena and investigations for students and their families to do at home. They also noted how their efforts illuminated science education gaps that COVID heightened.

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