eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. What are the projections for edtech? This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. Ken Shelton (African American Educator and Tech Strategist): I have had the opportunity to attend, speak at and even keynote a lot of conferences—particularly edtech ones—over the years. What voices are missing and is it intentional?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

So I did what I have been doing for the past five years and that was submit a query to my Personal Learning Network (PLN) using Twitter and Google+. Each demonstration was then following by a quick discussion on the natural pedagogical link and possible learning activities. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

It seems like every day presents a new challenge or adventure, depending on how you view the current landscape. The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. There are no easy answers or solutions that will work for everyone.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Here you can find a listing or some great options.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Dillon met with EdTech at the #ICE18 conference in Schaumburg, Ill., Watch on #Periscope : #Watch Bob Dillon @ideaguy42 Talk #LearningSpaces , #StudentVoice and Experiential Learning at … [link]. EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 27, 2018. . EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 27, 2018.

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edWeb.net

MAY 23, 2019

As part of the Learner Variability Project, which “seek[s] to uncover strategies to meet learners where they are across varied contexts and needs,” Digital Promise’s team is examining the key factors for different grades and subject levels that impact student learning. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

At this stage of the edtech revolution, most educators are focused on using tech to enhance lessons rather than on the tech itself. In the edWebinar “ Students Leverage Technology Tools and Makerspaces to Personalize Learning,” Grace Borst, Innovation Specialist at St. About the Presenter. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Edthena

AUGUST 5, 2021

Wondering where professional development is headed post-pandemic? In this interview on the MarketScale EdTech Today Podcast, host Kevin Hogan and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller talked about lessons learned about professional learning for educators moving forward, including how to help teachers embrace new technologies.

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edWeb.net

MAY 14, 2020

He prescribes five tips for designing a student-centered, future-focused edtech mindset. About the Presenter. Dr. Aglio has been a keynote speaker and presenter at a variety of conferences across the country including ASCD, ISTE, FETC, PLearn, OETC, AIM Institute for Learning and Research, and MASS Customization Mid-Atlantic Summit.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

At Common Sense Education, the edtech reviewers have seen it all. And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” About the Presenter. Free Favorites.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

It helps teachers extend their learning beyond the four walls. Steven Anderson, Lisa Schmucki, and Shaelynn Farnsworth discuss the value of a personal learning network. Steven Anderson published a book with Tom Whitby in 2104, The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

She prepped me for an intriguing lineup filled with sessions, keynotes and exhibits focusing on professional development for educators, leadership skills-building for administrators and top tech devices and solutions for IT professionals. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Digital Promise

JULY 12, 2018

Challenge: Edtech Procurement and Adoption | Response: The Educators’ Playground in Rowan-Salisbury Schools. In a colorful space adjacent to where teachers receive regular professional development training, Rowan-Salisbury Schools has created an Educators’ Playground of edtech where teachers can tinker and test new products.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2016

what makes the difference between using edtech to supplement the classroom experience and using it to transform learning? The digital use divide is present in both formal and informal learning settings and across high- and low-poverty schools and communities,” explains a report from the U.S. Professional development.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

One factor that can lead to teachers not feeling supported is not having the time or resources to invest in their professional learning and development. As educators, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day work, but the only way to grow is by strategically dedicating learning time for your teams.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Mention edtech, and the first thought that usually comes to mind is collecting data to evaluate students’ progress. By asking three key questions, leaders can get a better sense of their K-12 edtech ecosystem. Thus, while a school may think it has 20 official edtech tools in the classroom, the unofficial list could be over 200.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

While the Wild West era of edtech may be over, there’s still some mystery over how schools decide what digital materials to buy. The participants: Large district: Dr. Daryl Diamond, Director of Innovative Learning, Broward County Public Schools, FL. What role do learning goals play when searching for the best edtech?

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2021

In the edWebinar, “ Roadmap for Making the Best Decisions with Your ARP Funding,” sponsored by Project Tomorrow , the presenters offered advice to vendors on how to become partners in this new education environment. Professional learning needs are changing too. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

ISTE is traditionally known for its annual edtech conference, which draws as many as 15,000 people each year. In addition, the organization has announced a new platform to review technology tools and a framework for implementing edtech in the classroom. South continues.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The Personal Learning Network (PLN) that I''ve built on Twitter over the past couple of months has become an amazing resource for learning about what''s going on in the educational technology world. I changed my email account to a new one I created just for edtech stuff. Edtech people tend to tweet a lot of links.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

The winners were presented during a virtual awards celebration hosted on the NewSky XR secure online platform on June 22. WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announces the 50 winners of the 2023 CODiE Awards in Education Technology.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 2, 2018

Which strategies and tools can ground our work in equity, increase edtech efficacy, and develop stronger networks? Excited to learn from other #EdClusters18 it is awesome to know hear about how so many people are working to unite people and find common ground to improve our world in this age of polarizing every subject.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 2, 2019

Join MIND colleagues at various speaker presentations and workshops throughout the conference: Math Innovation Zones Year 1: A Journey With Southside ISD. Presenter: Garrett Girouard, Kimberly Faircloth. Presenter: Brandon Smith @bds_math. Beyond Instagram-worthy: Gain More Professional Learning From Social Media.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

“Don’t call it professional development—call it professional learning.” The first goal of effective models of teacher professional development is understanding who they are and what are their needs. Technology and Professional Development. About the Presenters. ” Jill Abbott Sr.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

But with the coronavirus pandemic disrupting more traditional professional learning opportunities like in-person conferences and workshops, it's time for you to chart your own course. Fortunately, there are plenty of informal ways to learn and grow professionally on your own.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Some students are not yet ready or cannot return to in-person learning. You’ll learn from other school leaders who have successfully built a network of contacts and resources, and develop strategies to help you do the same in your community. Learn More. Learn the techniques and develop plans to help your school improve.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2016

Many schools and districts are trying to do the right thing by meeting the needs of as many educators as possible when it comes to professional learning. But the reality is most schools and districts are not equipped to personalize the professional development of every educator. Webinars -Virtual learning is nothing new.

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Edthena

MARCH 30, 2021

Micro-credentials are an emerging method for helping teachers document their professional learning. Gathering evidence of teaching and learning is the core of the Edthena experience, so micro-credentials are a natural extension to the professional learning process happening inside of Edthena.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Many teachers discovered tools they didn’t know about and learned how to incorporate more technology into their teaching practice. Now that most classrooms have moved back to in-person learning, Mike shares his curiosity about how teachers continue to utilize technology to help their students. . © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2021

And both during and after the pandemic, data will also continue to be crucial in identifying at-risk students, best practices, opportunity gaps, and ways to support personalized learning. About the Presenters. Erin Hommeland has a deep background in edtech and 10 years of classroom teaching experience. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 20, 2020

During a recent edWebinar , Kelli Etheredge, a Director of Teaching and Learning Resources in Mobile, AL, identified key benefits of formative assessment technologies presented by members of the Microsoft Education team. Creating Quick Quizzes Linked to Personalize Practice. About the Presenters. Lead Learner.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

Monica is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant and an Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As an EdTech consultant, I help educators leverage the power of technology in the classroom — strategically and with purpose. You can energize and enhance teaching and learning — and I’m here to help you get started!

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edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

In a recent edWebinar , presenters from Vancouver Public Schools in Washington shared their processes for selecting and integrating digital content and resources to ensure effective implementations. About the Presenters. Mark has presented at ISTE, SXSWEdu, FETC, CUE, and AASL. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Host.

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edWeb.net

JULY 11, 2018

In a recent edWebinar , Naomi Harm, Strategic Outreach Education Manager at Wonder Workshop, and Angie Kalthoff, Technology Integration Specialist and Code.org Facilitator, presented classroom management tips for successful computational thinking activities and examples of activities to ignite those skills in students. About the Presenters.

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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.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

“If it’s edtech, it must be good,” used to be the mantra in schools. In fact, many school technology plans fluctuated depending upon the latest fads and what someone learned at a conference and had little connection to curriculum or learning goals. Imperative 3: Transform Pedagogy with Compelling Learning Environments. “I

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