EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It wasn’t just that students were starting to log on to the school network in Southern Florida from Germany, China and parts of the Caribbean, it was the dramatically different times they were logging on that made Phillip Dunn II pause. The Broward County Public Schools CIO vividly remembers the shift. “On

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. This year, for that special day, give your technology specialist a gift they will truly appreciate. Subscription Services to a tech-related magazine or online learning platform where they can further develop their skills.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

While previous reports found that remote learning resulted in learning disruptions in K–12, it turns out that the quality of technology students have access to plays a significant role in online learning outcomes.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As of 2018, students did not have access to Algebra II lessons in a quarter of high schools that primarily serve Black and Hispanic students, according to an article in Forbes. The lack of access to higher-level science, technology, engineering and math classes in K–12 education shows.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

The digital equity challenges highlighted by the pandemic are well known: students falling behind without access to devices and entire communities struggling to connect to the internet. They invested thousands and thousands of dollars to upgrade the technology infrastructure, as well as…

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 16, 2019

E–Rate Updates Free Up Resources for New Classroom Technology Projects. K–12 schools now have much more flexibility to fund projects, thanks to the Federal Communications Commission ’s recent announcement to make internet access a priority, combined with an increase to the annual E-rate cap from $2.4 eli.zimmerman_9856. billion to $3.9

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Despite the leaps made in Internet of Things devices and educational technology, a report by Boston Consulting Group estimated 12 million students don’t have adequate internet access at home. Without it, these K–12 students can’t connect to remote classes…

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

The need for digital and technological equity became clearer than ever following 2020’s shift to remote and hybrid instruction. Internet access is the electricity of the 1930s and ’40s; it is that crucial to everyday life and learning,” said New York Commissioner of Education Betty Rosa said in a Feb. 24 press release.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2018

By Marie Bjerede Taking the digital leap requires broadband access, proper funding and the right people on board.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments. One way to increase the accessibility of classrooms is to remove any unnecessary distractions. If a presentation, assignment or class website is overloaded with clip art, unreadable fonts and other bells and whistles, students may find the information less accessible. .

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

In the summer months, educators had to determine the most effective way to adapt their classrooms for this unprecedented transition while ensuring accessibility.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

The students were so excited to use a new technology that no one else in the school had, he says. “I Click the banner to access exclusive K–12 technology content when you sign up as an Insider. I saw a lot of students really taking an initiative to learn how to do this on their own.”

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2023

For group project work, they can access a teacher-provided playlist that integrates viewing selections. In a Quest Academy class, sixth to ninth grade students might choose between watching a video on a school-provided Chromebook, listening to a podcast or reading an article to learn about a new concept.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Students in our middle and high schools now have access to a robust network that supports learning on their one-to-one… As we discussed the technical parameters and timeline with my IT team and our director of schools, it seemed like a long shot. And yet, here we are one year later, and we have a new network.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. And then all the content and the videos and the images and links, they’re all in one spot for the kids to access. I’ve also seen it used kind of in the same way as a sports magazine, it was a sports literature course that was using it. Enhanced Transcript.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Q&A: Steve Langford on Equalizing Student Access to the Web and Tech. Inequities in student access to reliable internet service and personal technology are not insurmountable. We assumed that all students had internet access at home, and they don’t. shauna.miller_miJ5. Fri, 11/08/2019 - 15:29. by Wylie Wong.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

During a time when many students have access to personal and school-issued devices, JCPS is focused on teaching academic integrity rather than punishing lapses, says William Pierce, executive administrator of digital innovation and program management.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Even before the pandemic shifted learning online, schools had been integrating technologies to improve various admin processes, student onboarding, classroom learning experiences and communication methods. Once COVID-19 impacted the education system, teaching without the use of technology was simply no longer an option.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 18, 2023

This concern is reflected in another data point from the same report: In a given month, teachers accessed an average of 148… According to PowerSchool’s 2022 Education Focus Report, 46 percent of educators say that juggling multiple digital tools was one of their top challenges.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 1, 2022

The pandemic, which accelerated tech use in K–12 schools, also changed how that technology is consumed. Students are accessing more rich imagery and large video files as part of instruction. Today’s educators are using more applications to facilitate student learning in remote environments.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

Schools and communities that previously couldn’t afford to acquire devices and internet access received grants and other financial aid to do so. Many communities are still working toward their acquisition of devices and internet access. This is not to say that the digital divide has ceased to be a problem.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2020

One way school districts can lead that effort is by evaluating the technology platforms they use. . However, this work is not just for technology departments to manage alone. By conducting accessibility checks, they can ensure platforms and resources used for online learning are safe and accessible. .

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

One way school districts can lead that effort is by evaluating the technology platforms they use. . However, this work is not just for technology departments to manage alone. By conducting accessibility checks, they can ensure platforms and resources used for online learning are safe and accessible. .

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

How to Leverage Mainstream Technology to Boost Special Education. Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. Assistive technology may be the best option. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . 3 Education Technologies Improve Blended Learning Initiatives.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

In the summer months, educators had to determine the most effective way to adapt their classrooms for this unprecedented transition while ensuring accessibility.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential. As the number of these students continues to grow, teachers and educators are increasingly turning to assistive technologies to help students across all ranges of ability learn more effectively and reach their full potential. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I’ve learned to use free web tools to design headers on different social networks, graphics for books and digital badges, banners, flyers, parent newsletters, programs, digital magazines, book covers, logos, and more! The awesome part is these tools are free and offer access to awesome fonts, stock photos, frames, templates, and icons.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 10, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Thanks to tech tools and awareness groups, more students have gone further in higher education.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

Technology Is Key for Boosting Classroom Equity. Innovations in technology may be the key in establishing an equal playing field for students struggling to catch up to their peers. . Accessibility Through Online Learning Programs. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 06/18/2018 - 17:46. Some schools, like the Hattiesburg (Miss.)

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

CoSN 2019: New Analytics Dashboard Measures Education Technology ROI. Students now have more devices than ever, making it more challenging to measure whether these technologies are being used correctly in the classroom and how they are affecting student outcomes. . How do you really justify technology?” eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

The evolution of society and technology places tremendous demands on K–12 leaders , and yet this same challenge can yield immense satisfaction. Others deploy monitoring tools to give students access to the latest digital resources, while also keeping them safe. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 13:59. by Ryan Petersen.

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