The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 24, 2022

When students fail a required high school course, they can retake a prepackaged version of it in a classroom or computer lab, clicking through screens and multiple choice questions to “recover” the credit. “I The online software was a lot cheaper than paying a teacher and graduation rates went up. It made school leaders look good.

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Software Course Instructional Materials Blended Learning 95

Edsurge

JULY 15, 2021

It’s been around since 2007 as a way to make animations and simple video games by combining Lego-like icons representing different coding functions. And there’s a new focus on supporting better teaching practices around using Scratch rather than just doing software updates. (A Scratch was already a popular option.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

2007), a research lab which builds virtual tutors for reading and science. Listen Current: Current events podcasts developed for the classroom. SmartTrack : Mobile app created by Philadelphia-based former educators to manage school inventories using optical character recognition scanning software. Here are the details.)

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 13, 2020

Half the teachers dismissed in the wake of Katrina eventually came back by fall 2007, according to research by Tulane University’s Education Research Alliance. And an impending recession will certainly mean states and districts will have less revenue to pass on to classrooms.

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Comparison Case Study Report Data 145

User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Philipp Schmidt (2007) provide an excellent comparison of how Education 1.0 Rarely do the results of those activities contribute back to the information resources that students consume in carrying them out (Keats & Schmidt, 2007, para. Essentialists argue that classrooms should be teacher-oriented. Education 1.0 Keats and J.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

Coding curricula is sweeping into classrooms across the country, thanks to programs such as Code.org. It was there that one of the most popular learn-to-code tools, developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten group, was born in 2007. But is coding preoccupying the hearts and minds of students after school hours? How is that community?

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Microsoft Groups Software Training 156

The Web20Classroom

MAY 19, 2011

This is a great training resource out of the University of South Florida that provides some really basic information for teachers on how to do everything from burning CD''s to using email to hardware/software troubleshooting. In Pictures does exactly that. What makes this site stand apart from all the others is their approach.

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NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 13, 2021

Tools : Designed by and for Washington State educators, the tools selected for this guide represent commonly-used apps, services, and software already in use in many schools and classrooms. Divided into two sections, WA Digital TeachKit. The guides may include tools not currently adopted or approved in your district. Valenza, J.K.

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Libraries Elementary Accessibility Resources 138

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 21, 2019

The Classcraft product is a piece of software that turns classroom behavior into a game. Since the term was coined in 2007 , the concept has quickly grown into an enormous $500 billion pot of money, according to one estimate by the Global Impact Investing Network. “We have technical expertise.

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Gamification Software Company Report 56

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

These include: EMC School , a developer of language-learning materials; Paradigm Education Solutions , a suite of print and digital materials for healthcare and computer software literacy (think Excel and Quickbooks); and JIST Career Solutions , a library of career and life-coaching workbooks and videos.

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EdTech Learning Adaptive Learning Company 62

edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

According to Davis, Fuller, Jackson, Pittman, and Sweet (2007) , the definition of digital equity is “equal access and opportunity to digital tools, resources, and services to support an increase in digital knowledge, awareness, and skills.” Honest Conversation. Professional Learning. Innovative Approaches. Looking Forward.

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The 21st Century Principal

JANUARY 9, 2011

Consider using open source software rather than purchasing more proprietary software. Honestly, I’ve used it, and there just isn’t enough added functionality to warrant an upgrade from Office 2007. If your district is like ours, you have experts using technology in their classrooms. tools for use in the classroom.

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Technology Microsoft Edmodo Software 71

NeverEndingSearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Each backyard becomes both a research site and an outdoor classroom. Leafsnap : This free mobile app is an electronic field guide about tree species that uses visual recognition software to identify tree species from high-resolution photographs of leaves.

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Libraries Facebook Data Social Media 50

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2017

Recent episodes include “How to Approach Your Teaching Like a Master Chef,” and “Creating a Welcoming Classroom for Special Ed Students.” Professor of the Year ) and creativity (he scored a 2007 Rave award from Wired magazine for his viral videos).

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Education EdTech Software Strategy 60

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

Verónica Figoli, president and CEO of the Denver Public Schools Foundation, spoke about why it’s important to continue STEM momentum in the classroom and how the Lockheed Martin investment will help make this possible. since 2007.

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STEM Industry Elementary Software 40

Connecting 2 the World

AUGUST 8, 2011

For example, a teacher in a rural area without access to internet service may not have access or use of learning management system (LMS) software. He or she may learn about the software, how to use it by using reading a textbook, or even receive some hands on training away from his or her classroom. The Knowledge Evolution.

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Software LMS Training Handbook 52

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

When given agency, teachers understand the what, why, and how so they can genuinely embrace what they are learning and put those skills to use in their classroom instruction. From 2007 to 2013 Bruce served as the state director of educational technology and data coordination with the Michigan Department of Education. About the Host.

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Professional Learning Data Future Ready Academic Standards 52

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In 2007 the Hewlett Foundation’s funding helped create OER Commons. Several software companies have their own repositories, such as Microsoft’s Docs.com, Schoology’s public resources, Canvas Commons, and more. Often, finding the best open resources for a classroom is not enough. Last year, the U.S.

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OER Resources Common Core Education 60

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Since 2007 Jane Hart , Founder of the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies (C4LPT) , has been creating the most wonderful lists of tools based on international survey input from educators, experts, instructional designers, consultants, developers and vendors. Check out their Top App Lists. Follow them @BalefireLabs.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Around 2007 we started using blogs to support several of our student teacher groups that were geographically dispersed across the South of England. Activities are not mandatory, but can supplement and enhance traditional, classroom based provision. MentorBlog: Connecting Students and their Mentors using Social Software.

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Wiki VLE Education Social Media 54

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

If you look for a definition of “platform” online, you’re likely to get something along the lines of Wikipedia’s – fairly straightforward, although quite technical: A computing platform is the environment in which a piece of software is executed. There’s an existing market there. It’s now an LMS too.

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Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

The Electric Educator

JUNE 23, 2009

Note: the following post was published in the Fall 2009 Edition of the MACUL Journal While some teachers are battling to keep iPods out of the classroom, I’m encouraging my students to use them as learning tools. In 2007 Apple opened a dedicated educational podcast forum it named iTunesU (iTunes link).

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Learning Software Elementary Video 40

MindShift

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

In 2007, Columbus School for Girls added “spatial skills development” to its new strategic plan, based on suggestions from Swarlis and a fellow administrator. Middle school girls continue to play with blocks — CSG has a successful Lego League team — and they use digital design tools such the 3-D modeling software SketchUp.

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Robotics Training STEM Software 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Do you co-learn with a classroom across the globe? Learning Revolution Events Global Education Conference , November 17th - 21st, 2014 Partner Spotlight Africa ICT Right (AIR) is an ICT-oriented non-profit organization established in 2007 with its Headquarter in Ghana and run by a team of volunteers. More information at [link].

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Educator Innovator

MAY 5, 2014

Increasingly, classroom teachers and even entire schools are using games to build students’ reading and writing skills. Steinkuehler’s research is inspiring teachers to bring games into the classroom. Make a game of it. At West Pender Middle School in Burgaw, N.C., Students work in groups to propose an official school snack.

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Game-Based Learning Groups Secondary Video 28

wwwatanabe

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I had the privilege of visiting two schools that infused technology in the classroom seamlessly. You see, all week long I indulged in PBL lessons such as STEM with GPS and students doing amazing projects, projects that I aspired to do when I was still in the classroom but hadn''t quite gotten there. So, how did they get there?

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Differentiated Instruction Laptops Groups Microsoft 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2019

Districts have spent thousands of dollars on consultants and software upgrades, and the racial and socioeconomic achievement gaps that the law was supposed to help eliminate remain largely unchanged. The amount of time they’ve spent in the classroom (“seat time”) doesn’t matter, nor does the number of credits they’ve accumulated.

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Learning Report System Case Study 111

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Virtual worlds in 2007, for example. Like, how would you argue against “collaborative learning” as occurring – now or some day – in classrooms? “Software is eating the world,” investor Marc Andreessen pronounced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed in 2011. 2007 – the phones in their pockets.

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Trends Report iPhone Software 40

Connecting 2 the World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Cognitive divergence and shared mental models in software development project teams. Patterns of composing: Connections between classroom and workplace collaborations. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers. Ede, L., & Lunsford, A. Collaboration and concepts of authorship. PMLA, 116(2), 354-369. Engleberg, I., & Wynn, D.

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Groups Outcomes Training Study 52

Omega Notes

DECEMBER 12, 2019

But instructors face some inherent challenges in using this teaching method ( Mostert, 2007 ). And being able to share student-created materials, like notes, among peers can prepare the entire cohort for a case-based learning experience in the classroom. It ensures equal access by all students in the class from anywhere.

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Strategy Case Study How To Collaborative Learning 52

Omega Notes

DECEMBER 12, 2019

But instructors face some inherent challenges in using this teaching method ( Mostert, 2007 ). And being able to share student-created materials, like notes, among peers can prepare the entire cohort for a case-based learning experience in the classroom. It ensures equal access by all students in the class from anywhere.

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Strategy Case Study How To Collaborative Learning 52

Omega Notes

DECEMBER 12, 2019

But instructors face some inherent challenges in using this teaching method ( Mostert, 2007 ). And being able to share student-created materials, like notes, among peers can prepare the entire cohort for a case-based learning experience in the classroom. It ensures equal access by all students in the class from anywhere.

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Strategy How To Case Study Collaborative Learning 52

Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The CodeMonkey story is a classic: Schor, his brother, Ido, and their childhood buddy, Yishai Pinchover, began to dabble with computers as children in the 1990s, with encouragement from their parents, several of whom were involved with software. We tried to start CodeMonkey for the first time in 2007,” he recalled—but found little support.

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Groups Education Company Conference 91

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Classroom 2.0 ? Alternative Education ? Balancing Home and School ? Blended Learning ? Brain-based Learning ? College Admissions ? Connections ? Creativity ? Defining Success ? Digital Citizenship ? Educational Technology ? Elementary Years ? Engagement ? Family & Parenting ?

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Conference Learning OER Blended Learning 34

Connecting 2 the World

MAY 26, 2011

In discussing this document in a group interview, the difficulty in creating an agreed upon product was obvious: Well, what formally…I think the … for the classroom trainers, they have a document. Later: P: There’s a certain way to do that in the classroom. Module 1 contains X number of elements. Module 2 contains X number of elements.

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Study Groups Training Report 63

Hack Education

JULY 2, 2016

VR appeared in some of the earliest Horizon Reports for example, with the 2007 report positing that virtual worlds would be adopted by higher ed institutions within two to three years’ time; funnily enough, the 2016 report offers the same outlook: we’re still two to three years out from widespread adoption of VR.

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Education Training Company Report 68

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 13, 2022

Launching Mindful Technology Consultants in 2013, she continues to train teachers at the masters level on the use of digital portfolios as alternative assessments and on bringing mindfulness practices into the classroom. Mara is the international two-time best selling author of HELP!

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