Technology Tidbits

APRIL 13, 2018

Wikipedia )" Since I last posted on Social Networks over a year ago, a number of new ones have been introduced that can be a huge benefit to education. With that being said, I decided to list my favorite networks for education that targets technology literacy. This list is in alphabetical order.

Edmodo 46

Edmodo Education Social Media Personal Learning Network 46

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Since the days of writing on wooden shingles with charcoal in one-room school houses, an increasing array of objects – pencils, paper, scissors, paste, books, and microscopes, to name a few – have been routinely used in classrooms to help students deepen understanding and record and communicate what they learned.

Learning 189

Learning Analysis Data Knowledge Base 189

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

The construction of a PLN enables educators to harness the power inherent in 21st Century technologies in order to create a professional growth tool that is accessible whenever, wherever. Image Credit [link] Most educators I talk to have no idea where to begin when attempting to create a PLN that meets their teaching and learning needs.

Wiki 344

Wiki Facebook Personal Learning Network Social Media 344

techlearning

JUNE 27, 2018

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is beginning enrollment today for ISTE U , an online professional learning hub for teachers and leaders to build critical skills for teaching and learning in a digital world. Taking Mobile Learning to the Next Level. ? Digital Citizenship in Action. ?

iLearn 53

iLearn Future Ready Digital Citizenship LMS 53

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2019

Through active learning, the teacher gradually releases control to the students, encouraging them to become independent learners. Four years ago, I became an inaugural recipient of a Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant. Students feel free to move, communicate, and collaborate.

Steelcase 111

Steelcase Classroom Learning Mobility 111

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

These apps offer innovative, interactive, and personalized ways to expand vocabulary, catering to various age groups and educational needs. Merriam-Webster Dictionary ( iOS and Android ) Merriam-Webster’s app is a vital resource for English language reference, education, and vocabulary building.

Android 59

Android Chegg Study Common Core 59

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 30, 2014

This is a free event, thanks to generous support from ClassFlow , and brings together classroom educators and innovators from around the world. Mobile users will be able to connect to sessions by going to ReinventingtheClassroom.com on your mobile device. Keynote recordings will be uploaded to YouTube.

Conference 70

Conference Classroom ePortfolio Wiki 70

Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 8, 2014

This is a continuation from yesterday''s post on changing roles , disruptive innovation and the survival of higher education. Finally, we cannot afford to ignore the growing influence of mobile phones and apps as a disruptive force and the capability they have of enabling any time, any place learning. or the ‘social web’.

Wiki 62

Wiki Education Facebook Twitter 62

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 20, 2013

Collaboration is where two or more people work together to achieve a common objective. In education, the common objective is usually to learn specific content, skills or competencies within defined areas. We refer to this as personalised learning ( a video explains ). There is plenty to say about collaborative spaces.

MOOC 69

MOOC Flipped Classroom VLE Collaborative Learning 69

MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

In a fast-moving field like education technology, it’s worth taking a moment to take stock of new developments, persistent trends and the challenges to effective tech implementation in real classrooms. This macro trend to shake up typical ways of schooling is opening new opportunities for technology to play an even bigger role in education.

Technology 28

Technology Maker Movement Trends Khan Academy 28

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

For the fifth year, Tech & Learning presents its awards program that honors great products at ISTE 2018. For the fifth year, Tech & Learning presents its awards program that honors great products at ISTE 2018. Its portable design enables it to be used comfortably by younger children and in more environments.

Robotics 42

Robotics Chromebook Edmentum Mobility 42

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

We’ve augmented our professional development program with an online video coaching platform for classroom observation through one-on-one coaching and collaborative study teams. Department of Education to be “Future Ready,” the integration of video coaching is an extension of our pledge to empower educators through personalized learning.

Video 40

Video iPad Future Ready Professional Learning 40

Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

The institutional learning platform - the VLE - is a classic case of decisions made about learning without consulting the learner. How can we reach a place in education where students find their own level and make their own pathways through learning?

VLE 69

VLE Learning Personal Learning Network Social Media 69

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. Samsung’s Interactive Whiteboard was ready out-of-the-box and was an easy-to-use product for educators to easily provide personalized experiences.

Education 116

Education Learning EdTech Data 116

Doug Levin

JULY 31, 2017

Here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 30 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

EdTech 150

EdTech Company Data Blended Learning 150

Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 23, 2023

In a world where knowledge is power, pursuing an education at any stage of life remains an essential endeavor. Yet, as technology continues to advance, so do the ways in which we approach education. From interactive multimedia to personalized study aids, this software has the potential to revolutionize the way we teach and learn.

eBook 52

eBook Software Learning Assessment 52

Learning with 'e's

APRIL 12, 2014

Some would argue that the millions invested in building traditional rooms for education in the last few years might easily have been spent on more relevant and future-oriented projects. Where do students plug their laptops and mobile phones into when they need to recharge their batteries? Unported License.

BYOD 70

BYOD Education Mobility Mobile Learning 70

Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 3, 2023

In a world where knowledge is power, pursuing an education at any stage of life remains an essential endeavor. Yet, as technology continues to advance, so do the ways in which we approach education. From interactive multimedia to personalized study aids, this software has the potential to revolutionize the way we teach and learn.

eBook 52

eBook Software Learning Assessment 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Please mark your calendars for November 18 - 22 for the fourth annual Global Education Conference ( [link] ). 3, and Connected Educator Month in October--how are we still standing?!) , but we''re raring to go now, and we hope you are, too! The Charter was launched in November 2009.

Conference 59

Conference Education Pearson Technology 59

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

The rise of video carried over into education. Stephen Downes works in the Learning and Performance Support Systems program at the National Research Council, a multi-year effort to develop personal learning technology and learning analytics. By Rebekah Ralph, LaGrange College Department of Education.

Trends 111

Trends EdTech MOOC Smartphone 111