The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Skills for online engagement with students who are experiencing anxiety (and trauma) can be especially helpful for educators struggling with student disengagement in online classrooms. As educators, we want what’s best for our students! Education Technology Accessibility for All Students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Teaching in a Digital Age: How Educators Use Technology to Improve Student Learning. Teachers Know Best: What Educators Want from Digital Instruction Tools. Educational Technology Support! To Meet Students’ Needs! What Educators Want, What Students Need Our research points to some clear imperatives.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. Moreover, integrating technology into instruction is essential for preparing students for the digital age.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures that lessons are accessible for every student. The What, Why, and How of Universal Design for Learning is a course that will help you make your online lessons and blended classrooms accessible to all learners. UDL is an excellent framework that can be used in any classroom.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

From a recent survey of participating schools conducted by our partner Westat, we learned that for schools already providing one-to-one devices for students and teachers, having prior experience integrating technology for powerful learning made the transition to remote learning smoother.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Furthermore, educational technology has become increasingly prevalent in classrooms, with tools like interactive displays, educational software, and online platforms. Interactive displays enable dynamic presentations and engagement, while educational software offers personalized learning experiences and access to a wealth of resources.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

From turbocharging Google Classroom with AI-assisted features to pushing the boundaries of accessibility and interactivity in Google Meet, these updates aim to reshape the way we teach and learn. I can recall countless times when I could have used a tool like this to differentiate instruction more effectively. And guess what?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning for educators in prekindergarten through third grade to individuals entering the early education field. BOSTON (Dec. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Co-Written with my friend and business partner Shaelynn Farnsworth In all the work that Shaelynn and I do with teachers across the US and beyond we see educators creating amazing learning environments for students. From the use of 1:1 technology to enabling students to learn authentically, these really are incredible times to teach and learn.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

It’s a transformation that’s been largely driven by the unprecedented pace of technological advancement. Technological Integration The 21st-century classroom is unimaginable without the integration of technology, and soon AI (artificial intelligence). And guess what?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

UD aims for inclusive access to architectural spaces for all users. 2013) define UDL as “a set of principles and techniques for use in the classroom along with the design of accessible instructional materials.” 1) state; it rather signifies the framework’s commitment to universal access.

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Neo LMS

JULY 2, 2019

In a quest to maximize teacher-student time, educators have perfected what started as just an urgent need to adapt to a new era, where technology became a medium for education. The concepts the teacher wants students to know are provided in digital format for the learner to study at home. Exploring 4 types of Flipped Learning.

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Waterford

AUGUST 6, 2021

Universal Design for Learning emphasizes three principles and proposes that educators must offer multiple ways for students to experience all three of: Student engagement (the “why” of learning). In this model, student engagement includes motivating students toward learning in the classroom. Reading Rockets.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

“As a Microsoft Education Partner, Merge is focused on providing educators our new hands-on digital teaching aids, which are one of the most significant technological advancements in education since computers were first brought into the classroom over three decades ago,” said Franklin Lyons, Founder and CEO of Merge. “We About Merge.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

Mesa Public Schools along with SAVE members will also have access to and be able to participate in the free Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge. The challenge is a virtual learning experience designed to teach students the basics of computer science while showing how Amazon uses computer science and robotics daily to deliver customer goods.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2021

Educators and specialists can also access a holistic view of the student through a single pane of glass that connects data from the student information system (SIS), assessment results and more, enabling them to provide personalized, differentiated support to students. Learn more about Student Data Platforms.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2022

With one login, teachers can access everything they need, from standards-aligned content and customizable assignments to rich student data and powerful class planning tools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It’s in school libraries where students often discover and hone their love of coding and programming, create amazing projects via makerspaces, and where they develop important 21st-century skills. As times have changed, technology has advanced, and student needs have evolved—so, too, has the role of the librarian.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The school visit demonstrated how they integrate culturally relevant pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and varied assessments to highlight Black brilliance in mathematics. Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is a dynamic neighborhood school that uses technology predominately to redefine learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Science Techbook empowers K-12 educators to transform science instruction through a seamless print and digital curriculum that includes video, audio, text, interactives, hands-on activities, and virtual labs that help educators differentiate instruction and provide a rich and engaging learning experience for students.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

The need for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education is critical, especially because there will be more than 3 million job openings in STEM-related fields by 2018. This approach teaches K-12 students to think creatively and engage in other subject areas using skills learned in the arts. About STEAM.

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eSpark

JUNE 8, 2016

In the following interview, find out what inspired them to work in edtech and why they're so excited about classroom technology. This is the second installment of a series of interviews about the importance of technology in education. Ashley - One of the biggest challenges I faced as a teacher was differentiating instruction for ELA.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Equity remained front and center, too, raising issues of inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. More importantly, students will have better access to lessons designed specifically for their learning style. Founding President, Dasaran.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Equity remained front and center, too, raising issues of inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. More importantly, students will have better access to lessons designed specifically for their learning style. Founding President, Dasaran. — Babak D.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology’s near-constant change. Differentiated instruction and Response to Intervention (RTI) share a common goal: modifying instruction until it meets the needs of all learners.

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eSpark

JULY 1, 2021

These elements are: differentiation, adaptivity, student engagement, direct instruction, practice, formative assessment with immediate feedback and student explanation of learning. 1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. Bodovski, K., &

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Welcome to the fourth post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

We all remember classmates who sat in the back of the room, eyes glued to a comic or dog-eared paperback, anything to escape a learning environment that did not—or could not—engage them. Student engagement and personalization remain at the heart of my work. If I taught to the middle, I could lose the ends.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

This paper projected that students will return to school next year with “more variability in their academic skills,” and that “educators may need to consider ways to further differentiate instruction or provide opportunities for individualized learning.”. And access by itself is not enough. Our Partners Are With You, Too.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

That applies to teachers feeling that they have the professional latitude to make the decisions they think are right for their students and their subject area. And for students as well, giving them more voice and choice in their learning. That way students do not have to rotate physically.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 4, 2019

She teaches technology, blogging, photography and more. We talk about how Vicki brings her students passions to light by using technology to get them to create projects based on things that they are actually interested in. Support for this episode comes from Pear Deck , the tool that helps you supercharge student engagement.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2017

HyperDocs or “HyperLearning” as I prefer to call it, involves a well-crafted digital lesson for student use which engages them in inquiry-based learning and can differentiate learning in the classroom. With various roadmaps for each learner, differentiation in the classroom is necessary to meet student needs.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2017

HyperDocs or “HyperLearning” as I prefer to call it, involves a well-crafted digital lesson for student use which engages them in inquiry-based learning and can differentiate learning in the classroom. With various roadmaps for each learner, differentiation in the classroom is necessary to meet student needs.

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