Tech Helpful

MAY 3, 2019

The desire to mend this chasm started working on me thanks to Edcamp Gigcity. I sometimes get jealous of the level of support Greg Bagby gets from software companies due to the funding of those initiatives by his county. For instance, I stand amazed at what private schools can do with so little money."

Edcamps 67

Edcamps Conference Chromebook Software 67

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

It’s no secret that being able to access enterprise applications and other types of software online—in a 24/7/365 environment—beats having to install, maintain, and upgrade individual applications across multiple desktops and laptops.

Policies 41

Policies Edcamps iPad Software 41

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Teachers are hungry for collaborative learning experiences as evidenced by the growth of Edcamps , and they need more opportunities to reflect on their practice, especially as it relates to the use of technology in the classroom.

EdTech 60

EdTech Education Edcamps Common Core 60

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Along the bottom, it has all your pages and it looks like another other kind of presentation type software you have used. All of the options are across the top like a toolbar where you can access the videos and the tags and you have access to both a bank of video and images as well as Google images as well as things you want to upload.

EdTech 173

EdTech Tools Libraries Google 173

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Schools often purchase software, computer devices, and technology-based learning systems because they are effective marketing tools for recruitment, or because they want to keep pace with the digital investments of rival institutions, or simply because they fear appearing outdated.

Digital Learning 91

Digital Learning Technology Mobility E-rate 91

Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I offer help in my community through edcamps and technology conferences. I often will choose software that works with Google because I know my students can sign in through their accounts. I share my own failures and successes on my blog for anyone to see. I use the hashtag #CHAedu to share thoughts with local Chattanoogan educators.

Digital Citizenship 44

Digital Citizenship Education Student Data Privacy Social Media 44

EdTechTeam

JANUARY 26, 2018

which are easier with digital tools such as Google Forms, Quizlet, and other survey-generating software) Ultimately, for myself, the reflection on assessments we give iaan critical takeaway. And yes, there is work involved, but with rewards that will benefit everyone involved. Hurley also discusses his past strategies of using pre-tests.

Strategy 41

Strategy Assessment Edcamps Google 41

Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

At an EdCamp, unconference-like event early this year in my school district, teachers expressed interest in having a conversation about equity of access. Or teachers are allowed some lab time but no access to software or internet. They also showed important agency for their learning by approaching me for an interview.

Accessibility 32

Accessibility Edcamps Training Pearson 32

There is no box

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Branching out in to non-tradtional (like edCamps) is better. The high school district was fortunate enough to recognize that to make forward progress with technology, they had to make a change. For small school districts, the key to growing edtech adoption in classrooms is making connections.

EdTech 40

EdTech E-rate Google Company 40

Tech Helpful

MAY 6, 2016

This hit me at an Edcamp last year when topics of discussion were listed on the board and hands went up all over the room asking things like "what's a makerspace?", "what's augmented reality?", "what does PBL stand for?" I do believe pedagogy trumps technology every day of the week and that technology should never lead instruction.

Blended Learning 44

Blended Learning Future Ready Edcamps Assessment 44

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

Via CMX : “ How Edcamp Scaled Up 1,500 Community Events Connecting Educators All Over the World.” ” “Mixing Automation and a Human Touch, New Software Helps Keep Students ‘ On Task ’,” says Edsurge. No mention that Lexia Learning is owned by Rosetta Stone. Very thorough research, gj.

Education 44

Education E-rate MOOC Data 44