EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

Teachers noted difficulty in integrating new technology in their instruction as well as a lack of time to get familiar with new classroom tools. Schools can empower their staff by providing extensive training, outlining clear goals and expectations and offering helpful resources. . 1 priority. .

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2023

As dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Services at the University of New Mexico, I lead a team of over 120 faculty and staff members. It enabled me to approach the transformation empathetically and patiently. To start, I incorporated AI-generated content in my monthly dean's messages and presentations.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Recognizing the importance of increasing the ranks of teachers of color throughout the school system, Reynoldsburg City Schools also received a grant from the Ohio Department of Education to conduct work to diversify teacher staff across all areas. Elevated Role of Parents and Caregivers. Edtech and Professional Development.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 22, 2020

So let’s see what the most important ways in which an edtech coordinator helps schools transform their daily activities are: Implementing an edtech strategy from start to finish. More often than not, they also intervene whenever there’s a need, particularly with offering tech support. Read more: 5 Edtech tools to try out this year.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The heart of the framework is the student – our why – which is surrounded by seven large transformation areas, known as “gears,” all held together by collaborative leadership. Many are also taking advantage of the hundreds of free tools found in the Future Ready Dashboard. Budget and Resources.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2023

As an early adopter and enthusiast for immersive technology in schools, I’ve had the opportunity to share ways to use augmented and virtual reality to transform learning with educators around the world. I provide staff development and training, and many of the teachers I work with are enthusiastic about trying new tools.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

Once the classroom is connected, it can be difficult to determine how best to integrate these new tools into daily classroom activities. To fulfill technology’s promise of transforming teaching and learning, educators must learn to leverage these tools to engage students and support their personal growth ,” the report’s authors write.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Plus, BenQ includes tools for IT and admin staff to easily configure, monitor, and update every smart board in the district from a centralized location. They could use the BenQ Board as their instructional tool.”. They meet teachers where they’re at while shaping the future of education.”.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

While there’s no exact formula for a seamless digital transformation, certain school districts are providing examples of how to take this on while keeping learners at the center of everything. Even with the best of intentions, you cannot force tech into a lesson. “If So, they looked for a way to monitor that activity.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Many school districts used the summer to regroup, to train their staff and to get a plan for the fall—first on how to reopen, and then on how to respond should the situation change, for better or worse. But he recalls thinking and telling staff emphatically that “if we start next year virtual, we’re not handing out packets.”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And STEM Integration Transformation Coach Victoria Thompson is committed to facilitating their efforts. Here, she shares her thoughts on the importance of scaffolding and reveals her go-to tool for doing it well. Naturally, this starts with making sure one has all of the right resources and tools. Okay, let’s talk tech.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

However, many educators struggle with finding creative ways to introduce new classroom tools. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how to orchestrate a digital transformation in your school. You just need to be brave enough to have the tools in your classroom and to give up some of your control to the students. . by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

I’ve also included courses from this blog post sponsor, Advancement Courses that meet the criteria for each topic. In her qualitative study, she found that when schools meet this challenge head-on, student achievement increased and behavioral challenges decreased. Social-Emotional Learning. We have to relate to educate.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. For instance, new AI tools are providing educators with an invaluable resource—more time for individualized instruction, with increased specificity.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Even with a team of experienced, tech focused staff, we felt the strain of having to instantly pivot our residential summer learning academy to an all remote environment. The best educators can leverage collaborative tools and edtech to create structured learning environments. Focus on engaging content, not seat time.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

School and district-based staff are understandably wary about the new school year. Here are two ways that administrators can apply that same thinking to the coming school year, transforming their schools as workplaces and considering teachers as employees with attractive employment options.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2017

In fact, it’s transformed 21st-century education, offering a normative tool for adapting to varied student needs, a scalable approach to differentiating for student learning styles, and a collaborative must-have with its vast offering of virtual meeting and storage options. Online Course delivery system.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 11, 2022

In a digital era, the traditional classroom can no longer satisfy the learning needs of a tech-savvy generation. The online media has opened up a sea of information that higher educational institutions can harness to their advantage with digital transformation. Know your technology: Digital transformation has its share of challenges.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2019

Q&A: Kelly Young on Tech's Role in Learner-Centered Education. As experts at this year’s ISTE and ICE conferences have noted, the transformation to learner-centered education is crucial for K–12 schools, and educators have been using technology solutions to make it a reality. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 01/21/2019 - 13:49.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

Last week my school was fortunate to have the NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) visit to produce a live event called Learn@Lunch: Technology as an Engagement Tool. Back then I felt that being a tech savvy administrator just consisted of purchasing the tools for my staff and letting them use them as they felt fit.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2016

This may include: Google Apps for Education and/or Google Classroom–this serves as a basic digital portfolio for students, a collaborative tool with classmates, the teacher’s inbox and her tool for returning graded and analyzed student work. Tools to communicate student knowledge. quick methods like texting are fine.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

We also developed a comprehensive five-year device refresh plan, implemented a new inventory and IT support system, enacted new responsible use and device policies for students and staff, and redesigned the Technology Department to better support our Future Ready goals. Digital Learning Teams.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 17, 2020

Some great things resulting from remote learning Accelerated Technology Adoption We accomplished what we set out to do in our five year tech plan in one year. They are are adding new tools to their teaching craft. With remote learning I see staff across the school more often. I couldn't be more thrilled to write a new plan.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

With such transformation, many school leaders are looking to experts in the field for their philosophies, experience, and frameworks. These changes have forced districts to reevaluate the regular functionality of a school or district’s “tech stack”, from the ground up: core data, instruction, and content. But herein lies the problem.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2018

Pam Moran has been a leader in education reform in Virginia over the past several years as the state moved from testing to transformation. In today’s episode, she talks about the transformation, why they needed change, and implementing successful change. How to Get Buy-in For Transformational Change from Teachers. Dr. Pamela R.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2019

School and school district websites are increasingly becoming marketing tools for attracting students and setting the tone for all potential incoming students. The tips outlined below can help you improve your school or district website and make it an effective and engaging tool. Related: 5 signs of a tech-friendly district.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2017

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked educators from around the country to share their most transformative edtech moments. We discovered that while tech can certainly bring engagement and efficiency, it’s ultimately the teachers—and students—who make the magic happen. Here's what some of our favorite educators had to say: .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. For instance, new AI tools are providing educators with an invaluable resource—more time for individualized instruction, with increased specificity.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

So you’re using the Autocrat merge tool that lets you do all the merge and also kind of gives you some automation features with it, right? So this is transformed your workflow. Meredith: It absolutely has transformed my workflow. It has transformed my workflow. Face to face meetings versus phone calls. Vicki: Wow.

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edWeb.net

JULY 9, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, many school districts were facing talent and recruitment challenges and were already engaged in strategic planning about how best to recruit and retain high-quality educators, administrators, and support staff for K-12 school districts. Are there tools to help measure success?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Because digital devices and online environments can simultaneously be transformatively empowering and maddeningly disruptive, the work of integrating digital learning tools into schools is usually difficult and complex. Common challenges arise, however, and can be thoughtfully addressed by proactive leadership.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Sometimes an LMS discussion will help and other times integrating with another tool can be beneficial. Look for Part 2 of this post soon, with tech tools for PBL in a blended learning environment. I would be happy to join you and your staff in a Web Meeting.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JULY 26, 2020

I don't think it is controversial to say that last spring has taught all educators the importance of blended learning, so whether it's help in integrating the tools or the actual best practice pedagogy, digital learning coaches are more important than ever for schools and districts. and ultimately your what (what do you produce?).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Like last year , we’ve also added a selection of editor’s picks—our favorite stories, op-eds and investigations from the past year spotlighting how the education system is meeting a diverse array of challenges. Three years and a top-to-bottom transformation later, the school is unrecognizable. Happy New Year!

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Gaggle Speaks

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Technology in the classroom plays a significant role in student engagement as teachers continue to implement a variety of tools to improve the learning process. Meanwhile, staff meetings often lag behind this tech transformation. Do you struggle with active participation in your staff meetings?

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2016

Johnson says that with the Information Age, librarians have effectively transformed into instructional technology leaders. She uses “Tech in 10” information sessions (that take 10 minutes or less, and are introduced at monthly instructional counsel meetings) to introduce staff members to new resources.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Translating and sharing data between your student information system (SIS) and a multitude of tech applications is complex, costly and time-consuming. Meet us at SXSWedu and NC TIES. It reduces the burden on admin staff. If edtech tools use standards, they can just plug in to every other tool using standards.

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