Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2022

The first World Maths Day was held on March 14, 2007 (also Pi Day), and has ever since been held occasionally on the 1st Wednesday in March. March 2020 World Maths Day is one of the world’s largest global educational events aimed at lifting numeracy standards in a fun and meaningful way. Pi Day WebQuest. World Maths Day.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

DALLAS, TX – RobotLAB , an award-winning robotics integrator that delivers impactful technological innovations and solutions for educators and business owners across the globe, has inked a momentous partnership with the American Samoa Department of Education.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. Evaluating the impact of differentiated instruction on literacy and reading in mixed ability classrooms: Quality and equity dimensions of education effectiveness. and Timperley, H.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 12, 2021

The first World Maths Day was held on March 14, 2007 (also Pi Day), and has ever since been held occasionally on the 1st Wednesday in March. March 2020 World Maths Day is one of the world’s largest global educational events aimed at lifting numeracy standards in a fun and meaningful way. Pi Day WebQuest. World Maths Day.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

My Own Chapter: M oving From Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0. Self-determined learning or heutagogy is fast gaining interest from educators around the world interested in an evidence-based approach to learning. Moving From Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0:

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. Given the myriad challenges of the last two years, everyone in education should be concerned about teacher engagement.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

Bencivenga, who will be coaching entrepreneurs on acquisitions at EdSurge Immersion NYC in September, founded DataCation (later named CaseNEX DataCation) in 2007, and made his first acquisition in 2011, buying the assessment business DataDriven Classroom. A lot of companies make acquisitions just to bolt on revenue.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Given students’ interest in technology, educational technology tools are a promising way to motivate them to learn. Future research will help clarify the role of technology in boosting student motivation. Journal of Educational Psychology, 1975, 67, 776–783. a consulting company for product designers. Malone, T.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 13, 2020

The first World Maths Day was held on March 14, 2007 (also Pi Day), and has ever since been held occasionally on the 1st Wednesday in March. March 2020 World Maths Day is one of the world’s largest global educational events aimed at lifting numeracy standards in a fun and meaningful way. Math Games in the Classroom.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2023

Using Desmos was seen as being particularly egregious, as educators feared that students may have access to the internet and may surf the web while they should be learning or during summative assessments. A few years later, the discussion changed to an argument about the pros and cons of using a Desmos calculator on their classroom iPads.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 18, 2023

His career in education began teaching high school social studies in two public school districts in Connecticut. Before joining EdTechTeacher, Tom served as Digital Learning Director for the Bristol Warren Regional School District, leading their Future Ready Educational Technology initiative and 1-1 device program.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

And it’s part of a steady decline in spending on course materials since the 2007-08 school year, when students were coughing up $701 on course materials. Technology Spending Course materials are just one part of student expenses, though. Spending on technology shot up during the pandemic’s forced switch to remote learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic has radically disrupted both society and education as we know it. Obviously, education is at the top of my mind since it is the profession both my wife and I are a part of, and my kids currently attend public schools in Texas. Many states and countries will be making deep cuts to education.

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2019

The most effective educational tools and services are ones developed and informed by those with firsthand experience in schools. Having that prior experience has been a huge advantage in building products for educators. One of the sessions is dedicated to examining education standards.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“I worked as an administrator for 10 years, so I think about edtech from both sides — both how an administrator makes decisions about edtech tools, but also how we can support our teachers,” Ballard shared in a focus group that was part of a larger project designed to better understand the gap between teaching practices and technology use.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From my 15 years in the classroom and my ongoing adventures in educational research, I can assure you this book is a versatile tool for making learning feel like play. With the advent of educational technology, we can bring this classic tale into the 21st century, turning storytime into an interactive, multidimensional experience.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2019

She talks about what we need to know and also the common mistakes educators make when starting to use UDL. Join me on Tuesday, March 26 at 4 pm ET for a free webinar, 5 Ways to Help Teachers Progress in Their Use of Technology. from the University of Kansas and is a former special education teacher. Register here.]

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2019

If you were fortunate enough to have music education in school, what were those classes like? Musicians and music educators alike say that learning music is so much more than just playing an instrument, or learning about your favorite artists. Did you listen to the classics and learn about the history of music?

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Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2024

After the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007, Virginia became the first state to require colleges to conduct threat assessments , later requiring K-12 schools to do the same. Sixty-four percent of public schools have a threat assessment team, according to an Institute of Education Sciences report using data from the 2019-2020 school year.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2023

sometimes still in uniform, and pull into a massive parking lot shared by the local community college and the Nashville branch of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, or TCAT. While almost every sector of higher education is seeing fewer students registering for classes, many trade school programs are booming.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 12, 2020

14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education. I don’t follow higher education very closely, so this is all from 20 feet away. Six Common Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education. Competency-Based Education, at least in terms of the learning process (as opposed to content), should be more student-centered and efficient.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Higher education is heading into the eye of the tornado. Now, more than ever, as educators and institutions, we need to recenter ourselves on our why —not on how we get through this or when this storm will be over. In education, we are really good at focusing on what and how and when, at solving the problems before us.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2018

Pam Moran, superintendent in Albemarle County in Virginia, shares about some cool virtual reality in Virginia, some challenges with helping new teachers get started, and how she thinks education is entering a new Renaissance of creativity and innovation. Educating Kids for Life Not for Tests. I like technology. Vicki: (agrees).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Being nerdy pays off, and soon there will be another education technology company on the public market. billion, making it the first billion-dollar technology company based in St. Better known by its Varsity Tutors brand, Nerdy was founded in 2007 by Chuck Cohn, then an undergraduate at Washington University in St.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 31, 2016

Student graduation and thruput of students is dropping and our educational delivery method for our mobile, digitally driven next generation is failing. “This combination is enabling us to expand course subjects and grade levels throughout educational systems around the world.”. Tuition is at an all-time high and rising.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

It’s just up to educators to help them succeed in finding answers while staying safe in a digital environment. The term was coined by author Marc Prensky to describe a person who grew up surrounded by technology and is familiar with the Internet from an early age on. The educational system structure was designed for that analog world.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

One of my earliest jobs back in the 1980s was managing the educational technology and learning resources for several nurse education centres across the South West of England. During this time I also worked closely with several leading NHS surgeons and physicians as they developed new techniques and explored new technologies.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 22, 2023

Music and art have always played an integral role in education, fostering creativity, enhancing cognitive skills, and bringing joy to the learning environment. For more educational visuals, check out our Classroom Posters section! Studio Thinking: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education. References Eisner, E.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For insights into how educators can harness e-portfolios in their instruction, Arter and Spandel’s 1992 study is a go-to resource (check the reference list at the end of this post). This selection process helps them to create a cohesive narrative of their educational journey. Turkish Science Education, 4(2), 75-90.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2019

At least, that’s the idea for Tim Loomer, CEO of science education holding company Science Interactive Group. Science Interactive claims it will be the largest lab products and services provider to the distance education market, servicing more than 650 higher education institutions following the acquisition. The Englewood, Colo.-based

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

While these predictions are rooted in reality, just as in the show Black Mirror , technology can have some unintended consequences. That acceptance led to some empowerment for educators and students. Jobs’ launch of the iPhone in 2007 led to a revolution in mobile computing. Each year I share my predictions about these trends.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

Reflecting on this evolution, I’m struck by the radical changes that have shaped the educational environment, particularly in this early part of the 21st century. It’s a transformation that’s been largely driven by the unprecedented pace of technological advancement.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 26, 2023

If asked to assess the current posture of higher education leaders across the nation, it would be reasonable to describe it as a “defensive crouch.” Brought sharply into focus during the 2007-8 Great Recession — and seemingly every month since in the news and on social media — the U.S. higher education sector amounted to $80.8

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Education Elements

MAY 17, 2018

Innovation often requires leading, not following, in technology advancement. I was involved in two important decisions in 2007 while serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Maine Township High School District 20 in Illinois.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2018

In October 2007, Larry Berger, then chief executive of Wireless Generation and his colleague, David Stevenson, a Wireless Gen vice president, gave a presentation at the American Enterprise Institute conference about why entrepreneurs faced formidable obstacles in building technology for schools and districts. So what's changed?

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 17, 2012

Many of us remember the Mini-Page - the educational, fun-to-read insert in many newspapers. There is an online archive of the Mini-Page from 1969-2007. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. It is great for younger students, but can be used for all ages.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In fact, frequent assessments can have a positive impact on a student’s education from kindergarten through college. Testing can help students better retain and recall what they studied, not only for the final exam, but as part of their overall educational development. The Testing Effect and LMS Technology.

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