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FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Recently a new piece of “Concept Draft” legislation popped up: LD 137: An Act To Make the Maine Learning Technology Initiative More Cost-effective. The first misunderstanding is that MLTI simply buys a laptop or tablet for each student. In so many ways it represents what people don’t understand about MLTI.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided. Click Here Sponsor This week's guest Debbie Tannenbaum, an ISTE Certified Educator, author, blogger, and speaker, offers schools and districts a wealth of expertise.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

prepare for online and blended learning, more and more schools are relying on Google Classroom and Google Meet to deliver online lessons and assignments. In this post, I will share how to integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. Here’s what you need to know: What is Google Classroom? As teachers across the U.S.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Classrooms are social environments that rely heavily on being able to interact, socialise and communicate with others effectively. This reinforces the notion that social-emotional learning has a critical role to play in learning, as well as in school attendance, classroom behavior, and academic engagement for all students.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Since President Obama’s ConnectED announcement in 2013 in Mooresville, NC , there has been more than $10 billion committed as part of the five-year program to transform American education. We want to celebrate the extraordinary collaborations between educators and the private sector that have occurred because of ConnectED.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2019

Edtech conferences are a great opportunity for everyone activating in the education sector to connect and network with fellow like-minded people and take the pulse of the industry. Make sure you have your devices charged, whether it is your phone, tablet, laptop or all of them. Organize your devices and apps. Make new connections.

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techieMusings

MARCH 1, 2022

ABOUT CONSTELLATION LEARNING: Constellation Learning is working to “support and grow a network of independent schools and faculty who share the belief that coming together creates a stronger learning community. The learning will continue on April 1 for a full day of sessions & professional learning.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

In America ,” former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan often says, “ your zip code or your socioeconomic status should never determine the quality of your education. Districts looking for long term sustainability by purchasing high quality devices at an affordable cost should take a hard look at both laptops and tablets for solutions.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

They demonstrated how the RIASEC assessment and Beable’s life-ready literacy system boost student involvement in academic subjects and get high levels of engagement as students connect real-world learning to the classroom. My first visit in the Exhibit Hall was with Michelle Dick, Education Business Development with Wacom.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Devices like tablets and wearables don’t just enhance classroom learning—they can also transform field trips, making educational outings more interactive and memorable than before. And with tablets, smartwatches and virtual reality headsets in hand, a whole new avenue of learning opens up for our educators and students.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Using AR software and tools such as 3DBear and MERGE, teachers have access to an abundance of activities and lesson plans that offer more in-depth content, provide opportunities for collaboration and exploration, and expand students learning experiences outside of classroom walls. Join the Community.

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Edthena

JANUARY 10, 2023

This edition of THE Journal’s 7 Questions shared insights about AI Coach by Edthena , a professional learning platform for teachers driven by artificial intelligence. If you’re a school leader providing coaching and PD to teachers, or an educator improving your teaching, a tool featuring autonomy and privacy is key.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 20, 2018

In today's episode of the MIE Spotlight Series, we take a look at how one school district is bringing some innovative ideas into the professional learning space with the help of Office 365, One. The post Keeping Professional Development Fun and Exciting for your Teachers appeared first on TeacherCast. About Microsoft Education.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 27, 2016

Over the past decade, most school budgets have remained stagnant, yet spending in educational technology has climbed to record levels, with no sign of slowing in the near future. Also included is the necessary professional learning for teachers to implement the experience with fidelity. Date: Tuesday, June 28. Mountain Time.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

The reason educators like Fallon and Darvasi are taking to games is because they engage students and teach many of the same skills students need to learn anyway. This format enabled all students to read fluently at their level (including special education students) and expanded student roles beyond reader.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 7, 2018

The post Back to School with G Suite: 6 Activities for the Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. teachers are gearing up for back to school–gathering ideas, planning lessons, and getting their classrooms ready for learning. Vision boards also support Dynamic Learning and the ISTE Standards for Students !

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Sandbox AR is available for download here.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

economy, yet it does not play a significant role in K-12 education. But there’s a way schools can help–by getting involved in Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek). Below, you will find a resource guide for CSEdWeek and Hour of Code, in order to help all of you K-12 educators bring coding into the classroom.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 5, 2020

During a recent edWebinar sponsored by Wacom , two experienced teachers explained how they made the transition from teaching in a classroom to remote instruction during the spring, and how they are prepared to teach online or in hybrid settings during the new school year. Math Made Meaningful. Join the Community.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 9, 2016

PBS is excited to announce the fourth annual Digital Innovators program for tech-savvy K-12 educators. The program recognizes educators nationwide who are incorporating digital media in classrooms and serving as leaders in educational technology.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2020

He suggested that parents take turns reading books aloud for groups of children via video or a conferencing platform, and that parents focus on giving kids experiences, rather than structured academic lessons, since that’s how they learn best at this age. What can early childhood classrooms and schools do during this time?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2016

A custom web-based system is making for more thoughtful classroom observation. Instructional leaders need to know what is happening when the bell rings and the door closes — in every classroom, in every building, every day. And the best way to do that is through careful but effective classroom observation.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

For the last seven months of 2020, school districts have gone through extreme changes regarding how learning is happening in a pandemic-induced educational environment. Digital Learning During the Pandemic. The Speak Up data revealed an increase in students’ access to mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks.

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MSEDTechie

AUGUST 1, 2013

Here are some Powerful TECH TOOLS EVERY educator should be using! Google Apps For Education A new way of learning and collaboration. This means that emails, documents, calendar and sites can be accessed - and edited - on almost any mobile device or tablet. Connect with educators from around the world 2.

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edWeb.net

JULY 2, 2020

When Project Tomorrow surveyed students in 2015 about what they envision schools will look like in 2020, one student described school as being the place where there would be more educational videos, online class discussions, online games, and texting between teachers and students. Everyone would have their tablet or laptop.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 12, 2019

As co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast , and host of the soon-to-be-released Shake Up Learning Show , it’s no secret that I like podcasts. I am also an avid listener of many podcasts myself, both for professional learning and personal interests. Podcasts for Professional Learning. What Is A Podcast?

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 29, 2015

I always cringe when educational pundits talk about evaluating teachers according to “value-added” assessment models, as if the value that teachers offer their students could be easily quantified or evaluated according to any standardized metric.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

“When I do an H, I do a straight line down, another straight line down and then I cross in the middle,” Miller said, demonstrating on a projector in a front corner of the classroom. A student works on a writing assignment in Heather Miller’s classroom. One report by Amplify Education Inc., Some got it right away.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

In a recent edWebinar , Christian Karter, MA, Educational Technology Specialist at Monarch Center for Autism, reviewed the benefits of some of this helpful technology. Using a tablet with a communication app loaded onto it is a common way to do this. Christian Karter, M.A. Join the Community.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 4, 2012

Basically we talked a lot about #edchat and my philosophies on education. How did you start out in education? I took a very traditional road to the classroom. In the middle of my sophomore year I volunteered in a Kindergarten classroom a few days a week reading to kids and working on colors and shapes.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Despite decades of existing research, most professional development programs fail to adhere to established criteria for effectiveness. The Center for Public Education found that while over 90% of teachers reported that they engaged in some type of professional development during the year, most found it to be completely ineffective.”.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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TeacherCast

JULY 15, 2015

In this interview, I had the privilege of getting a sneak peak into the future of both tablet and desktop computing. Learn More About Windows10. Craig Ashley is a Senior Product Manager responsible for product management of Windows for Education. https://twitter.com/windows. New Features Found in Windows 10. Free Upgrade.

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techlearning

AUGUST 15, 2018

The start of a school year is a great time to set the tone for your classroom climate as a space for students to thrive and create. This is a great time to set the tone for your classroom climate as a space for students to thrive and create. Designing the Room Why not ask students for classroom design ideas?

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edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2018

edWeb.net is excited to announce that Square Panda will host PreK-3 Digital Learning , a free professional learning community on edWeb. Through this community and edWebinars, Square Panda will support preK-3 educators as they navigate the rapidly changing world of edtech and the needs of early readers. About Square Panda.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 22, 2018

As I speak with teachers of our youngest students regarding technology integration, I often hear concerns that technological devices will prevent these learners from necessary developmental fine motor activities that cement learning. “Too much screen time takes away from learning!” Use Google Suite for Education ?

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The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 26, 2015

Try exploring and implementing my 3M digital learning and teaching ideas to help you jump-start the school year off right. Mobile devices can amplify any learning experience or activity in your classroom. Applying innovative learning and attention-getting techniques during learning is a win-win for both students and teachers.

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