2021, EdTech, Events and Student Engagement

Overcome, Learn, and Excel at Engage 2021 on February4

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

Join me and other education innovators on February 4, 2021 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Join me and other education leaders at the upcoming online conference Engage 2021 sponsored by Kognity. This post is sponsored by Kognity , sponsor of Engage 2021.

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8 Ways to Engage Every Learner [Free Webinar on Demand]

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

As we prepare for school, learning the current best practices and edtech apps is a great way to get excited (and save time.) On Wednesday, July 28th at 11 am CDT (noon Eastern) and 4 pm UTC Pear Fair Back to School 2021 will kick-off. During the conference, I’m presenting a new presentation “8 Ways to Engage Every Learner.”

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction.

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Student Engagement Strategies for Pandemic Teaching (Closing Keynote by Jen Giffen) – SULS0130

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The post Student Engagement Strategies for Pandemic Teaching (Closing Keynote by Jen Giffen) – SULS0130 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Catch the audio version of Jen Giffen’s closing keynote from the 2021 Back to School Conference! Student Engagement Strategies for Pandemic Teaching. GET CREDIT!

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5 Reasons to include micro learning in your teaching strategy

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in Education Technology , on April 17, 2021. We now know that students learn better when learning is spread out over time. Plus, it’s much easier to track student progress using a micro learning format than wait a couple of weeks to test that knowledge. Key takeaway.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer All Educators New, No-Cost Professional Learning Resources

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Learning with Google: Announcements for 2021

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This creates an opportunity to put certain outside tools inside of your Classroom Assignments -- students can access and complete them without leaving the tab, and then their scores/grades will go straight to the Classroom's gradebook. There will be a "Student Engagement Tracking" to analyze student usage.

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Minnesota’s Bloomington Public Schools Set to Open School Year with New Digital Resources Supporting Science Education from Discovery Education

eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2021

2021) — Minnesota’s Bloomington Public Schools ?(BPS) and students?in Following a careful review of potential edtech science solutions for elementary and middle school students, BPS selected two resources from Discovery Education. In grades 6-8, educators will begin the 2021-2022 school year using Discovery Education?Science

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Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, December 1, 2021) — To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Florida’s Martin County School District Selects Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to Educate All Students for Success

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Monday, July 19, 2021) — Florida’s Martin County School District (MCSD) today announced a new partnership with? To help district educators quickly begin using these resources when the 2021-2022 school year begins, Discovery Education will this summer provide?MCSD’s Discovery Education , the worldwide?edtech?leader

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Connecticut’s Bristol Public Schools Deepens Long-Term Partnership with Discovery Education to Enhance Civic Literacy

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, July 1, 2021) — Connecticut’s Bristol Public Schools (BPS) today announced it is deepening its long-term partnership with? In the latest phase of this multiyear collaboration, all district middle school students will receive access to a dynamic digital social studies textbook. the platform?each

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Celebrating Earth Day with Dynamic Digital Resources from Discovery Education

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. . Among the resources available on the Discovery Education Earth Day website for integration into sustainability-focused lessons are the following engaging on-demand events: .

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Portsmouth Public Schools Becomes the Latest Virginia School System to Select Discovery Education to Support Student Academic Achievement

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

September 8, 2021) — Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s five-year strategic plan, Expedition to 2025: Purpose. PPS is a thriving, urban school division serving more than 13,300 students. SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday,?September leader whose?state-of-the-art?digital

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Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Inspire, Engage, and Empower the District’s 16,300 Elementary Students

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

May 5, 2021) — Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education designed to inspire, engage and empower the district’s 16,300 K-5 students and improve academic achievement. each month in response to current events and the ever-evolving needs of educators.

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Top 10 Digital Tools for the Classroom

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A quick scan of the EdTech Top 40 – Fall 22 Report reveals that teachers in the United States used almost 148 digital tools, while students used nearly 143 digital tools in the school year 2021–22. Teachers use this platform to create polls and social questions and answers to keep students engaged during and after classes.

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Engaging Students with Immersive Learning Experiences – SULS0159

Shake Up Learning

MAY 24, 2022

The post Engaging Students with Immersive Learning Experiences – SULS0159 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you struggling with student engagement? This experience allows students to be owners of their own learning, which allows teachers to step back and not need to be the expert. .

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South Dakota’s Pierre School District Selects Discovery Education to Support Its Mission to Inspire All Students to Achieve Their Potential

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, April 15, 2021) —South Dakota’s Pierre School District (PSD) today announced the launch of a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s mission to inspire all students to achieve their potential.

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Is Esports a Sport?

ViewSonic Education

APRIL 10, 2019

ESPN appears to have written at least one humorous article on the topic, but has never broadcast an event.). In March 2019, ESPN Events announced that it would host the first-ever ESPN Collegiate Esports Championship (CEC). Student Engagement: Beyond the Athlete. Wife carrying, not so much. ESPN and Esports.

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Key Publishing Trends in 2022

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

They take to several forms of marketing, like email marketing, organizing giveaway events, and even hosting digital book readings and reviews, to attract potential consumers. . 9 Benefits of eTextbooks for Better Student Engagement. Digital Publishing / April 19, 2021. It helps your content reach a larger audience.

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Schools and districts that ignore TikTok’s lessons are bound to fail

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Students today are more distracted and disengaged than ever, all while they’re spending an average of 95 minutes every single day on TikTok alone. Meanwhile, 80 percent of teachers across the nation are reporting critically low student engagement, signifying a lack of connection with the material, the methodology, or both.

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Building Sustainable STEAM labs – by Alvaro Brito

ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

By organizing such events with various stakeholders, I brought communities together to witness the innovative potential of STEAM labs. These events promote creativity, hands-on learning, and exploration of STEAM disciplines, generating curiosity and support for the lab’s growth and success.

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Google Workspace for Education (and other updates you need to know!) – SULS099

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

During “ Learning with Google ,” a free online learning event for educators, Google shared a lot of updates to our favorite Google products. Some of these updates are here, and many are coming later in 2021. Only files created or edited after June 1, 2021 will count against your quota. . Google Classroom Updates.

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17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As Jones County leaders will tell you, this dynamic, one-stop-shop of connected solutions and professional learning services positioned the district well to face the unique challenges presented by COVID-19 and the 2020-2021 school year. In January 2021, whilst still in lockdown, Mira arranged a class reading over Zoom.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Through the strategic integration of these innovative technologies, Akron Public Schools has witnessed significant improvement in student engagement and academic growth. By creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, Mr. Hatcher has empowered students from all walks of life to unlock their full potential.

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KITABOO Supports Clever Integrations to Improve Learning Environments

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 29, 2022

The instructors and course admins can leverage the analytic and reporting tools to monitor students’ engagement with the course and plan appropriate actions. Besides, KITABOO is designed for intelligent reporting to help teachers and admins to analyze student engagement and plan appropriate action. In Conclusion.

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How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on expert predictions for edtech. As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole.

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37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we close the door on 2022 , we approach 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage.

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65 ways equity, edtech, and innovation shone in 2022

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning.

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61 predictions about edtech, equity, and learning in 2022

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Edtech companies that fail to prioritize accessibility will be left behind.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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What to Know About Miguel Cardona, Biden’s Pick for Education Secretary

Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2020

That would be by April 30, 2021.) That means, among many things, taking stock of the damage caused by long-term school closures, and creating plans for reopening amid steep budget cuts, increased costs for safety measures, and widening achievement gaps and learning loss that have hit low-income students and students of color the hardest. “He

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Overcome, Learn, and Excel at Engage 2021 on February4

8 Ways to Engage Every Learner [Free Webinar on Demand]

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

Student Engagement Strategies for Pandemic Teaching (Closing Keynote by Jen Giffen) – SULS0130

5 Reasons to include micro learning in your teaching strategy

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer All Educators New, No-Cost Professional Learning Resources

Learning with Google: Announcements for 2021

Minnesota’s Bloomington Public Schools Set to Open School Year with New Digital Resources Supporting Science Education from Discovery Education

Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

Florida’s Martin County School District Selects Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to Educate All Students for Success

Connecticut’s Bristol Public Schools Deepens Long-Term Partnership with Discovery Education to Enhance Civic Literacy

Celebrating Earth Day with Dynamic Digital Resources from Discovery Education

Portsmouth Public Schools Becomes the Latest Virginia School System to Select Discovery Education to Support Student Academic Achievement

Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Inspire, Engage, and Empower the District’s 16,300 Elementary Students

Top 10 Digital Tools for the Classroom

Engaging Students with Immersive Learning Experiences – SULS0159

South Dakota’s Pierre School District Selects Discovery Education to Support Its Mission to Inspire All Students to Achieve Their Potential

Is Esports a Sport?

Key Publishing Trends in 2022

Schools and districts that ignore TikTok’s lessons are bound to fail

Building Sustainable STEAM labs – by Alvaro Brito

Google Workspace for Education (and other updates you need to know!) – SULS099

17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

KITABOO Supports Clever Integrations to Improve Learning Environments

How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

65 ways equity, edtech, and innovation shone in 2022

61 predictions about edtech, equity, and learning in 2022

Innovative ideas for school libraries

What to Know About Miguel Cardona, Biden’s Pick for Education Secretary

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