EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For IT staff and administrators, the work of ensuring all students have equal access to the internet , and to technology that is now standard for modern classrooms, is complex. . Districts also need to address factors that prevent students from completing assignments outside of school — namely, poor internet access. . by Wylie Wong.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2019

Eighty percent of K–12 districts are using cloud-based software to improve everything from classroom collaboration and administrative tasks to phone systems. . MORE FROM EDTECH: 3 cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2019. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how artificial intelligence can help strengthen personalized learning in the classroom. Putnam County School District adopted GoGuardian ’s new content monitoring software, which uses machine learning to add context to flagged internet searches. Access the full report here.). “It by Amy Passow.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

“[It’s] imperative that schools lead the way, not just in offering stronger STEM programming, but in advocating for it with the community and championing it with students — especially at the K–12 level, where they are first exposed to it,” Ryan Petersen writes for EdTech. by Dan Tynan. Dan Tynan is a freelance writer based in San Francisco.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, I'll share six apps fo r digital note-taking and my experiences with each. Selecting the Right Digital Note-taking Software] Vicki: Hello, this is Vicki Davis. First of all, let's talk about selecting your software. Remember, simple is better.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. Commit to Ensuring Equity in Access and Opportunity. Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! An experienced software engineer, Weir will take the stage to discuss some of the ways science can open students to a world of creative possibilities. Novelist Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Artemis , will deliver a keynote Tuesday morning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future. Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. What Is Digital Citizenship? Students are more exposed to the internet than ever. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

“However, we know from our conversations with school administrators that an acute pain point yet to be solved is an effective network filtering solution that offers students safe internet access from their own devices.” . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how web filters keep K—12 students safe. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Content filtering and web monitoring software aim to prevent students from accessing inappropriate materials online, and many options also include features to alert school leaders to cyberbullying and other instances in which students’ digital communications or web activity might indicate troubling behavior.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

Thankfully, technologies such as virtual reality and collaboration software can assist with the training and recruiting of better teachers. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. VR Preps Teachers for the Classroom. Original or Curated.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

“One hundred percent of the time we were able to get access to information we were not supposed to, but we were only detected less than 10 percent of the time ,” said Lane. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. New Best Practices to Help Faculty Improve Their Cyber Hygiene. “It

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

COAST students will also have access to tools such as 3D printers and a 5-kilowatt solar panel , as well as professional software such as AutoCAD. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning has developed in K–12 over the years. Marquita Brown is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K-12. by Marquita Brown.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Mandy Froehlich on episode 192 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. Vicki: Happy EdTech Tool Tuesday. Twitter: @froehlichm. Learn how she uses this tool. Enhanced Transcript.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Work with the transportation department: Before they can equip their buses with internet access, schools need to know whether they have access to those buses in the first place. 29 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference.

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2019

But the reality is that there are not enough people with this background in the edtech industry. The journey into the edtech industry is different for everyone. Engage Edtech Employees in Extended Learning We call the program Freshman Seminar. Let us know in the comments or ping us on Twitter !

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2019

The merger will bring the companies’ hardware, software, curricula and training programs — used by nearly 6 million students and 65,000 teachers worldwide — together under one roof, according to the Sphero press release. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are bringing robotics into the classroom. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Many schools have resorted to expensive and clunky classroom management software to help monitor behavior while students engage with technology. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how technology can help teachers mitigate bad behavior in the classroom. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how one Texas school tackled their one-to-one chromebook program.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

By embracing cloud solutions, such as those offered by Microsoft , Amazon and Google , school leaders can rethink computer labs to offer greater flexibility and increase access to instructional technology — and enjoy some cost savings. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . by Amy Passow.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. For example, K–12 IT leaders may want to suggest installing desktop management software that utilizes the “principle of least privilege.” . A desktop management solution would limit users’ access based on their specific needs.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

And second, schools are inherently open environments, so districts try to open up network access to as many people as possible. Based on what they told us, we deployed a new firewall, upgraded all the software applications in our system and set up the system so it would notify us of any suspicious traffic. Content Subtype. Engagement.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how IT can fortify physical security to protect K–12 communities. In fact, anyone with access to the Meraki dashboard can view live camera feeds through any browser or mobile phone. Law enforcement and first responders could be given a password to access feeds remotely during an emergency.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2018

Like personal computers, they have hardware, a BIOS to boot up their operating systems, software applications and ports to access the internet. And according to EdTech Strategies , since January 2016 there have been more than 350 cyberincidents targeting K–12 schools in the United States. by Elliot Levine.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! There will be questions about accessibility and equity.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 20, 2019

Teachers have many edtech resources in their toolbox now. The question is, are the teachers within a school, grade, or subject area accessing the same toolbox? Whether tracking software via spreadsheets or interviewing teachers, the current methods weren’t working. You can follow him on Twitter @edtechco. Joseph, Ed.D.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

The flexible K-12 learning platform is designed to work within the school systems’ existing infrastructure and workflows and provides safe, secure, simple access methods for educators and students. Twitter and? million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how IT can fortify physical security to protect K–12 communities. In fact, anyone with access to the Meraki dashboard can view live camera feeds through any browser or mobile phone. Law enforcement and first responders could be given a password to access feeds remotely during an emergency.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2019

On the other hand, there is a paucity of coverage about edtech companies that grow their businesses with little or no venture capital or outside investment. This time, we validate ideas with our end users before developing the software. Taking his advice, we pitch directly to editors, TV anchors, and influencers via email and Twitter.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Career profile videos show students a variety of STEM careers across software engineering, chemistry, and technology support. The Coalition is an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations that has provided equitable access to STEM resources and career connections since its launch in 2019. Discovery, Inc.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn about partnerships and programs schools are using to boost students’ cybersecurity skills. Such misbehavior is not new.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn about partnerships and programs schools are using to boost students’ cybersecurity skills. Such misbehavior is not new.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn about partnerships and programs schools are using to boost students’ cybersecurity skills. Such misbehavior is not new.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2021

LinkedIn and even Twitter are the way to go, and you can probably find common connections or friends to introduce you to potential learning partners. Read more: How edtech strengthens parental engagement in online learning. Here are some ideas for finding learning partners: . Use LinkedIn and other social media .

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out opportunities for schools to apply for personalized learning funding! MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about adaptive learning tools teachers are using in their classrooms! MORE FROM EDTECH: See how adaptive learning is driving change in K–12 education! integrated with HP Chromebooks. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! The district planned its deployment over a full school year , taking teachers and IT workers on site visits to other schools and putting leftover school construction funds toward new Cisco Power over Ethernet switches and 802.11ac wireless access points.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2017

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked educators from around the country to share their most transformative edtech moments. The ESL teacher and I worked together to give him access to a digital audiobook so he could hear the text read aloud fluently and be provided with definitions of unfamiliar words.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to a treasure from my ISTE 2023 vault. As educators, there are many new options opening up to us that will help improve our classrooms and make our professional development more accessible and available via our mobile devices.

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