Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Within K-12 education, there is no greater priority than student welfare. Student welfare is the mission that brought so many of us to the space. Student welfare, of course, is comprised of many elements, including teaching and learning, student mental health, student safety, and, importantly, student data privacy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers. Lumio sponsored this episode. Click Here to Get Your Free Account.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Every day at Digital Promise, we work with leading educators, researchers, and developers across the country to help close the Digital Learning Gap and improve learning for all. We’re excited for the opportunity to spread the word of what’s happening – and what’s possible – in education. Let’s use VR for good.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

We should all be thankful for all the good things that happened, and hopeful that the next year we’ll witness even more of them. Educators around the world either discovered or got better at using technology in their instruction, for both K-12 and higher ed students. Personalized learning.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 12, 2020

14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education. In 2015, someone asked me what I thought about innovation in higher ed in an email, so I responded with a couple of hundred words, which I added to in creating this short blog post. I don’t follow higher education very closely, so this is all from 20 feet away.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Michelle Zimmerman on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. All comments in green are made by host, Vicki Davis and are not part of the original transcript.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Two news stories this week have turned my attention (again) to the issue of conflict of interest in education, technology, and public policy. The first was another in Natasha Singer’s New York Times must-read series, ‘Education Disrupted,’ entitled Silicon Valley Courts Brand-Name Teachers, Raising Ethics Issues.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 29, 2017

There’s lots of talk about how technology can lead students to be reliant on technology, impeding their love for knowledge. They also argue that using technology inside the classroom could prompt students to become indolent, which will have a negative effect on them in the long run. Well, why not? Well, no worries.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Normally hosted in April, but bumped this year to host a vaccinated August crowd, the ASU+GSV Summit brings together people from all sectors of business and education. Before my first Summit, I had no idea what sort of benefit a conference of this nature would have to a lowly educator from the Midwest. People listened.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2021

In the edWebinar, “ Roadmap for Making the Best Decisions with Your ARP Funding,” sponsored by Project Tomorrow , the presenters offered advice to vendors on how to become partners in this new education environment. Technology is about more than student engagement. Virtual learning works best for some students, but not others.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2015

US News blamed math knowledge for a 33% failure rate by Oklahoma high school seniors on their exit exams. Now, they want to use their kids’ native interest in online gaming to scaffold math knowledge. Each game is designed with unique features to bring out distinct academic and strategic skills in students.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The post What is G Suite for Education? What is G Suite for Education? Whether you are brand new to Google or a seasoned user, there are probably a few things you don’t know about G Suite for Education. If you want to become a Google Certified Educator or Trainer, you need to learn the basics of G Suite for Education.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Two news stories this week have turned my attention (again) to the issue of conflict of interest in education, technology, and public policy. The first was another in Natasha Singer’s New York Times must-read series, ‘Education Disrupted,’ entitled Silicon Valley Courts Brand-Name Teachers, Raising Ethics Issues.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google has opened up Google Classroom to users outside of G Suite for Education. Users with a personal Google account can now both join and create classes. Keep reading!

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

While many kids might play video games or just goof around when they get bored, Demirkapi decided to go poke around in some of the computer systems that his school uses. Essentially these are the computer systems that store grades and the student records of his school. Some of what he was able to find actually surprised him.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Mention edtech, and the first thought that usually comes to mind is collecting data to evaluate students’ progress. By asking three key questions, leaders can get a better sense of their K-12 edtech ecosystem. Do you know all of the applications that are being used in your district?

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 26, 2017

Kasey’s #ISTE17 Presentations and Resources #googleedu #edtech #gttribe Click To Tweet. Tuesday, June 27, 11:16-12:06, Google for Education Playground Stage C). Tuesday, June 27, 12:09-1:00, Google for Education Playground Table 7). FREE BONUS: The Student’s Quick Guide to Google Classroom!). Presentations and Resources.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

While the Wild West era of edtech may be over, there’s still some mystery over how schools decide what digital materials to buy. How do you approach purchasing education technology tools? Noakes emphasized that the process must include an equity assessment—can all of the students and teachers access the tech outside of school?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2016

Here is a recap of the event, adapted from a blog post by NovoEd : Suzanne Gibbs Howard, Dean, IDEO U Suzanne Gibbs Howard, dean at IDEO U , says her university’s imperative is teaching creativity and problem-solving. Thille emphasized starting with the learner when we consider edtech research and products.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

In this post I would like to introduce you to way that you can ensure the standards are amplified, and not ignored, by the integration of educational technology. A big shout out to EdTech Magazine for recognizing this blog on its 2017 Honor Roll. That is quite a compliment from such an amazing publication.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. A wealth of knowledge June 15, 2015 by jpdalton from United States I got the honor of hearing this gentleman speak in person and he knocked my socks off! Jeffrey Bradbury is clearly an innovator and a mover and shaker in the educational technology world.

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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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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Students arrive at school curious and eager to learn, full of wonder and questions. Provided the appropriate scaffolds, these students can use technology to not only access content to answer their myriad of questions, but also to create content to teach not only their peers but even their parents and teachers! Seesaw is Simple!

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techlearning

MAY 22, 2018

Attending this conference connects visitors to educators, technology leaders, innovators, and edtech products from around the globe. View the program online, follow the conference hashtag #iste2018 on social media to keep up with the latest information, and use the ISTE mobile app to enhance your ISTE experience even more.

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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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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Department of Education hosted the 2016 Education Innovation Clusters Convening (#EdClusters16) in Providence, R.I., EdClusters16 brought more than 140 leading educators, ed-tech entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, and thought leaders to collaborate, work, and learn together. Identifying Indicators of Education Innovation.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Many educators and parents, including the readers of this blog, may know that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. What follows are a diverse and interesting set of responses, coming from some of the most valuable perspectives available across the education field. Visit Regieroutman.org to learn more.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

The schedule with the live session links will also be sent to all members of LearningRevolution.com early on the day of the conference, as well as posted on a special page. Often distracted and easily bored, these students are also critical thinkers capable of thriving in the online classroom while learning 21st-century skills.

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techlearning

APRIL 4, 2018

MORE BETTER WRITING Third Grade Students at Milton Public Schools use FlipGrid to record book reviews. Edtech tools are helping educators everywhere discover new possibilities for writing instruction. It was an authentic and fun way for students to prepare for the state tests without even realizing that they were!”

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

In this Episode, we discuss and demonstrate our favorite Google Apps for Education Tips, Tricks, and Chrome Extensions. The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. Google Apps for Education Tricks Mentioned on Todays Show. TechEducatorPodcast.com. Tweet This.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. The problem is, no person can sort through all of this without collapsing in a sweaty, dizzied heap. Hunting for a new spin on middle school science education?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. The problem is, no person can sort through all of this without collapsing in a sweaty, dizzied heap. Check them out below. Explore Tyto Online.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. The problem is, no person can sort through all of this without collapsing in a sweaty, dizzied heap. Check them out below. Explore Tyto Online.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

The schedule with the live session links will also be sent to all members of LearningRevolution.com early on the day of the conference, as well as posted on a special page. DATE: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 COST: Free REGISTRATION: To register for the mini-conference, join LearningRevolution.com.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 13, 2016

There is still time to register to join us from 12:00 - 3:00pm US-Pacific Time ( click for your own time zone), or to be able to watch the recordings at your convenience. All times are Pacific Daylight Time below. The full schedule is below. This is a free event, being held online. Be sure to also join the Library 2.0

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Kasey Bell on episode 322 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Kasey Bell teaches us eight great ways to use Google Slides. Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides. Kasey: Honestly, I find myself referencing Google Slides all the time.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). new additions to the K-12 Cyber Incident Map.

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