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It’s Time to Ditch the Idea of Edtech Disruption. But What Comes Next?

Edsurge

COVID-19 was edtech’s big moment, and while digital tools kept learning going for many families and schools, they also faltered. A great deal of edtech purchases went unused , equity gaps widened , and teachers and students were burned out. For those of us that have been in edtech awhile, it feels like we’re stuck in a loop.

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10 edtech experts you should follow

Hapara

Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Here are 10 edtech experts every educator should follow. Lindy has several edtech certifications. On her blog, she shares her favorite edtech resources and tips for leveraging technology.

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Learning Designers Call for More User Testing of Edtech Products and Teaching Materials

Edsurge

These days there’s a wave of new edtech products hitting the market, and teachers and professors are increasingly making teaching videos and other materials for their classes. from the MIT Media Lab and has been working on design of educational materials for more than a decade, said it’s not that edtech companies don’t do any testing.

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Engagement & Edtech in Social Studies

The CoolCatTeacher

Dustin Harnish inspires social studies teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter You can blend old fashioned relationships with modern edtech if you know how. Let’s engage kids and use edtech in social studies. Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. We can reach kids!

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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning. Register for this free micro-course. Now is the time we all need to educate ourselves on effective online teaching and I recommend this course as a great place to start. Thank you, Advancement Courses for sponsoring this show.

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3 Ways Teachers Can Stay Updated On EdTech

EdTech4Beginners

EdTech can significantly improve your teaching style and ensure you provide a better education for all. There’s plenty you can learn about EdTech from other nations’ efforts. Take Online Courses Higher education as a discipline is becoming more dependent on technology. Still, other countries have plenty to be proud of too.

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The Future of EdTech

The CoolCatTeacher

Today’s guest, Al Kingsley, has worked with edtech for over thirty years. Go to coolcatteacher.com/wellness and download your free educator wellness toolkit from Advancement Courses. Also, you can save 20% off your next course by using the code CAT20. Thank you advancement courses for sponsoring today’s show.

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