Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Augmented Reality (AR) is more and more present in a variety of domains. Education is one of them. And this is not surprising since the current generation of students have lived all their lives surrounded by technology and always in contact with it. So, everything they do is related one way or the other to the ever-evolving technology. No wonder educators find it hard to relate to students’ needs who in turn feel misunderstood since their personal development and knowledge acquisition is n

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Heather Wolpert-Gawron talks about current research From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Heather Wolpert-Gawron surveyed over two thousand students from every US state and type of school to find out what engages them in learning. She discovered some surprising trends that will impact how we teach teachers to teach and how we look at a school altogether.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Cross-posted at the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center: [link]. According to a report released today by the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center, The State of K-12 Cybersecurity: 2019 Year in Review , public K-12 education agencies across the country experienced a total of 348 cybersecurity incidents during calendar year 2019. This is nearly 3 times as many incidents as were publicly-disclosed during 2018.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Jody Stallings shares the facts From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Some districts and schools use test scores to hold teachers “accountable.” But what if this practice is hurting the very kids it is trying to help. Teacher and columnist Jody Stallings shares what he uncovered when he looked at this practice and why using test scores to evaluate teachers is a very bad idea.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Often, the most powerful learning happens when students explore different perspectives, step outside of their typical environments, and are exposed to new ways of doing and thinking. These experiences provide a framework for learning that uses surroundings, communities, and cultures to invite inquiry, investigate biases, and deepen understanding. What happens when this same approach is applied to school districts?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s a novel idea to consider what teachers want in this time of disruption and corporate education reform, which have by most measures failed our public schools. Teachers have been gagged, muted and forced to wear our poker faces when we speak with parents about their children. In the same way that shock absorbers in our cars take the bumps so our ride is smoother, teachers have become the shock absorbers of the unethical reform effort often made by politicians, philanthropists and others who m

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In early 2017, organizations that have focused on digital learning came together to better leverage their strengths and capacities for a common goal: improving student success. Supported by foundation funding leaders in this field shaped what has now become Every Learner Everywhere , a network of accomplished individuals and organizations that work together as partners to drive increases in digital technology implementations, provide advice and training, and develop resources for the higher educ

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Cloud solutions offer virtually limitless potential to educators. From interactive learning management systems to parent communication portals, cloud-based technologies provide state-of-the-art educational tools without the large investments required to build and maintain technical infrastructure. It’s no surprise that schools and districts around the nation are quickly embracing these tools as the future of educational technology.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

When colleges sign deals with publishers to sell digital textbooks and homework systems directly to students, they’re required by federal regulations to offer those materials at discounted prices. They also must allow students to opt out of buying bundled books so they can find resources on their own if they prefer. Yet the contract terms for these subscription arrangements—which some publishers call “inclusive access” programs—raise questions about whether publishers and colleges pressure stude

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The School District of Osceola County’s magnet high school NeoCity Academy , which opened in fall 2019, is arguably a modern marvel. Power comes from a solar array. Sensors monitor indoor air quality and energy use, which are managed through a building automation system. Energy-efficient LED lighting provides illumination throughout, while cameras and access control cards help ensure security.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Robust PBL includes an authentic audience that includes making it public but also bakes in an important lever for Craftsmanship and Rich Inquiry. The post An Updated Guide To Robust PBL For Teachers appeared first on TeachThought.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Professional development can be a challenge at many schools. Educators are pulled in a million directions during the school week, and PD often becomes an afterthought among a pile of other responsibilities including grading homework, planning lessons and attending staff meetings. Nonetheless, it still needs to get done. Taking a page from her own experience as an elementary school teacher, Stefanie Crawford, an instructional coach at Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 in Peoria, Ill., h

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Foreign language teachers have it hard enough. Underpaid and overworked, they struggle for survival in ever-pinched budgets. They compete against the many opportunities for online learning as well as.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The walls are coming down for K–12 schools. While classroom learning remains critical for student success, spending on e-learning initiatives is on track for $325 billion in the next five years as educators look to leverage the increasing impact of digital education. “I have real faith and confidence in the future of electronic education,” says Jessica Millstone, co-organizer of the New York EdTech MeetUp, which facilitates industry discussion about what’s working and what needs work in educat

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This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Noah Canton teaches 6th, 7th and 8th grade science at Hillcrest Elementary in Oakland, California. This past fall, his students endured wildfires, hazardous air and power shut offs. In each of his classes, he asked his students to tell him why they thought the fires in California were getting so much worse. “The grasses are so dry these days,” one student says in a quiet voice, “because California itself does not get enough rain.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Technology plays an increasingly critical role in K–12 classrooms. From collaboration apps to VR/AR equipment, digital learning tools are making instruction more innovative, engaging and inclusive of all students. It’s no surprise, then, that educators strongly believe in its value. A 2019 Gallup survey found that 85 percent of teachers, 96 percent of principals and 96 percent of administrators support the increased use of tech in their schools.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This ed-tech founder shares advice after participating in one of Silicon Valley's most well-know startup accelerators. The post 5 Important Tips for Entrepreneurs Joining a Startup Accelerator appeared first on Market Brief.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Common security concerns for K–12 districts, particularly the frequent targeting for cyberattacks, are generally not balanced by increased budgets for defensive technology or talent. And although smaller facilities have become front-line targets, many regional and satellite schools must make do with shared IT resources and personnel. The Fortinet FortiGate 60E security appliance is a good choice for providing cybersecurity protection to smaller schools and regional offices without the need f

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The post How to Edit Microsoft Office Files in Google Drive appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this post, I will show you how to edit Microsoft Office files in Google Drive! This is the best of both worlds! If you are using Google Drive to store your files, you may find yourself with some Microsoft files that you would like to edit without having to download and open in their native applications.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

K–12 districts collect massive amounts of data — and face countless threats against it. Complete data loss would be a true disaster. In addition to a disaster recovery plan, Disaster Recovery as a Service can help ensure continuity of operations. Here are key questions to ask when choosing a DRaaS provider.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 197 Are We Teaching Reading Wrong By Omitting Knowledge? Drew Perkins talks with Natalie Wexler about her new book, The Knowledge Gap, which examines what elementary literacy instruction currently looks like, how it evolved to this point — and how it can be changed so that all students receive a meaningful, […]. The post The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 197 Are We Teaching Reading Wrong By Omitting Knowledge?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The School District of Osceola County’s magnet high school NeoCity Academy , which opened in fall 2019, is arguably a modern marvel. Power comes from a solar array. Sensors monitor indoor air quality and energy use, which are managed through a building automation system. Energy-efficient LED lighting provides illumination throughout, while cameras and access control cards help ensure security.

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

I remember when State Education Agencies (SEAs) primarily focused on compliance. However, with the U.S. Department of Education taking a step back from leading on educational initiatives, more and more we’re seeing SEAs working harder than ever to ensure all students have access to quality education. As I attend conferences and follow the advocacy efforts and publications of organizations that support state education leaders such as the Council of Chief State School Officers , State Educational

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The walls are coming down for K–12 schools. While classroom learning remains critical for student success, spending on e-learning initiatives is on track for $325 billion in the next five years as educators look to leverage the increasing impact of digital education. “I have real faith and confidence in the future of electronic education,” says Jessica Millstone, co-organizer of the New York EdTech MeetUp, which facilitates industry discussion about what’s working and what needs work in educat

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

BETT 2020: A retrospective look at what happened during one of the biggest edtech conferences in the world with Jeni Long and Sallee Clark, aka.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The walls are coming down for K–12 schools. While classroom learning remains critical for student success, spending on e-learning initiatives is on track for $325 billion in the next five years as educators look to leverage the increasing impact of digital education. “I have real faith and confidence in the future of electronic education,” says Jessica Millstone, co-organizer of the New York EdTech MeetUp, which facilitates industry discussion about what’s working and what needs work in educat

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Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

School districts in New York will receive funds for a range of uses from the $2 billion bond that launched the Smart Schools program for ed-tech. The post New York State Districts Awarded $111 Million for Spending on Security, Ed-Tech and More appeared first on Market Brief.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

K–12 districts collect massive amounts of data — and face countless threats against it. Complete data loss would be a true disaster. In addition to a disaster recovery plan, Disaster Recovery as a Service can help ensure continuity of operations. Here are key questions to ask when choosing a DRaaS provider.

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TAO

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We've outline the steps for QTI interoperability assurance when developing new assessment content to meet the needs of evolving assessment programs.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

K–12 districts collect massive amounts of data — and face countless threats against it. Complete data loss would be a true disaster. In addition to a disaster recovery plan, Disaster Recovery as a Service can help ensure continuity of operations. Here are key questions to ask when choosing a DRaaS provider.

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AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.

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