A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Many students have been traumatized over the past couple of months as a result of inadequate access to food, social isolation, parents being laid off, and in some cases, the lack of a caring adult in the home. Blended Learning We have seen schools make considerable investments in technology during the pandemic.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 31, 2009

As 2009 comes to a close I wanted to take a look back and see what post did people visit the most. On Nov 18 we discussed how to motivate teachers to use more technology in the classroom. On Nov 18 we discussed how to motivate teachers to use more technology in the classroom. What a year it has been! What''s The Point?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

In classrooms where students are told what to do and how to do each task, they may not have the opportunity to develop the initiative, resourcefulness, and persistence needed to develop their ability to self-regulate (Zimmerman & Moylan, 2009). Education and Information Technologies , 22 (4), 1395-1454.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 14, 2019

Source: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics Technology was not designed by or for those with disabilities. Is accessibility baked into to the development process? Who wouldn't want content to be accessed by people who are visually impaired? Facebook Facebook is a bit better.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 6, 2022

I started using Evernote back in 2009, have been an Evernote trainer, used the beta of Evernote for Education with my students in 2011, and am an Evernote Expert. I have Evernote web open to Home when I log into my Chromebook and I can see my schedule and tasks and access all of my frequently used notes.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 30, 2022

I started using Evernote back in 2009, have been an Evernote trainer, used the beta of Evernote for Education with my students in 2011, and am an Evernote Expert. I have Evernote web open to Home when I log into my Chromebook and I can see my schedule and tasks and access all of my frequently used notes. Start my day already organized!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 14, 2023

You can for instance, choose a date range between 2008-2009 and Google Scholar will only return scholarly papers published during this time frame. You can for instance, choose a date range between 2008-2009 and Google Scholar will only return scholarly papers published during this time frame.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2014

You see, prior to 2009 I was adamantly opposed to even the thought of using social media for both personal and professional reasons. This is how I saw social media and mobile technology back in 2009. Social media, and technology for that matter, is not and will never transform education.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 16, 2015

In the past, I've written about the technology I use on a daily basis (see bottom of page for links). I have both my personal and work profiles on here, with offline Drive access for both setup. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Here's my updated version for Summer, 2015. Without these, I'm stuck.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Mobile learning provides enhanced collaboration among learners, access to information, and a deeper contextualization of learning. Koole (2009) No one will deny the impact that mobile is having on the world. Access alone will not translate into enhanced student learning outcomes. Cristol, D., & & Gimbert, B. mLearn, 15.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

teenagers think they are savvy about cybersecurity–so much that nearly one-third skirt school safeguards to access banned content and 29 percent admit to using tech devices to cheat in school–but more than twice that many say they know of classmates who have cheated with devices, a survey found.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The purpose of blended learning is to give learners a more integrated educational experience, where they can benefit from both face-to-face teacher guidance and the flexibility and accessibility of online materials.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Digital learning is becoming increasingly popular, as seen by the decreasing number of k12 students who only study in classrooms since 2009. have increased from 2.2mn in 2009 to 10.46mn. Technological changes: Digital curriculum are not one time investments. Technology shifts can have an important impact on existing content.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2019

According to statistics published by Gartner analyst Thomas Bittman, only 4% of the school and education system was interested in cloud computing in 2009. Implementing a cloud storage platform at a school is a great way to gather all this knowledge into one unified place that can be accessed by students. Extended Access to Education.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Most people don’t consider education technology to be such an important industry, but it’s actually gigantic. The technology is evolving rapidly, so it’s hard to predict what is going to happen in the next 20 or 30 years. What is the difference between the two technologies? 5 New EdTech tools to watch. Online learning.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 10, 2016

In the past, I've written about the technology I use on a daily basis (see bottom of page for links). In this role, I work with schools on selecting and implementing technology solutions to improve teaching and learning. I do a lot of research on best practices in education and technology and do a decent amount of traveling.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2018

Now more than ever the field of education needs to hear more powerful stories that showcase all the good that is being accomplished in schools, both with and without technology. Once I started drinking the Twitter Kool-Aid back in 2009 I quickly learned the error of my ways. The stories I accessed on Twitter inspired me to be better.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

Many of these changes are a result of the exponential advances in technology and the role these tools play in shaping both our personal and professional lives. Back in 2009, I began calling for an evolved construct of leadership that would better serve schools in meeting the diverse needs of learners and stakeholders alike.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Today’s students see themselves as digital natives , the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers. Teachers, parents and policymakers certainly acknowledge the growing influence of technology and have responded in kind. But we’ve found that’s not necessarily true.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Two of the fastest growing and most highly valued education technology companies are going down the alphabet as they raise subsequent rounds at higher and higher valuations. Udemy, which offers an online marketplace where anyone can access, create and sell video courses, has turned its focus on the corporate learning market this year.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 25, 2022

The report, “ Does the digital world open up an increasing divide in access to print books? ” Low-income students made huge strides in access to digital technology well before the pandemic. was published on July 12, 2022.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

“Video is such a powerful communications tool, and we can leverage that power in education using quality resources and partnerships such as the ParentSquare and MyVRSpot collaboration,” said Paul Whitaker, Instructional Technology and PK-8 STEAM Coordinator for Englewood Schools in Colorado. “I

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

I’ve been teaching technology for over fifteen years. Let’s look at that term, “digital native” Techopedia defines it as: a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with computers and the Internet from an early age. That’s not the goal of technology.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2021

More companies are assuming the costs and risks of preparing people for entry-level technology roles by offering apprenticeships. The Rise of Technology Apprenticeships The number of U.S. registered apprenticeship programs grew 73 percent between 2009 and 2019. they have mostly been reserved for the skilled trades.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In 2009, a National Center for Education Statistics survey showed that about 90% of schools prohibited cell phones during school hours. What do you do about personal devices that circumvent the school security to access the Internet? In many schools, Internet access is spotty, undependable, and a challenge to manage.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 11, 2017

In 2009 as I took a device from a student for failing to follow school policy that student responded to me that school was like a jail. Treat connectivity as a life-line to this generation of kids and provide equitable access either in the form of devices or Internet. This encounter translated into an “aha” moment.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

ABOUT TRACK IT FORWARD Track it Forward is a software company founded in 2009 in Oakland, California. Get reports and data instantly to analyze and gain more insight on your institution and use Clever single sign-on for secure access using existing student credentials. www.trackitforward.com. www.clever.com.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). As digital technology continues to evolve, educators now have numerous options to connect, learn, and grow in both formal and informal ways. edWeb can be accessed on any mobile device.

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Connecting 2 the World

MARCH 22, 2014

If technology or even a vital member of the group was missing, the work of the group could be delayed for days or even weeks. In addition, the internet made communication more efficient as an email could be left overnight for someone to access the next day. How has mobile technology affected distributed groups?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Schoology was founded in 2009 and has been working on data integrations with PowerSchool’s student information system as far back as 2012, Friedman adds. But fitting together different technologies and workflows can be a challenge for systems built across different decades. Along with that comes new colleagues.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2020

Since 2009, Omidyar Network has invested $200 million in 100 educational for-profit and nonprofit organizations, according to Klement. The spin out is a positive signal for the greater education technology sector, Klement says. “We In March 2018, Omidyar spun out its emerging technologies portfolio as Spero Ventures. In the U.S.,

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 18, 2019

In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the Digital Learning Gap. Cultivating these intentions has been shown to enhance students’ persistence. Yeager, D.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Despite the good intentions of targeted policies and increased attention to equity and accessibility initiatives, the achievement gap persists 2. Powered by ever-changing technology advances, digital portfolios serve as hubs for a variety of media to more fully illustrate the learning cycle. Citations. [1] 1] Education Consumer Guide.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

Cruzan was joined by LaShona Dickerson, technology director for Lafayette Parish School System in Louisiana, to give CoSN attendees tips on how to better plan for E-rate funding and avoid unnecessary audits. It also brought about more equity — not equity in terms of access for students, I’m talking about equity among my school buildings.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

During 2009, then-Superintendent Darwin Stiffler and Associate Superintendent Duane Sheppard of Yuma Elementary School District One in Arizona had just taken their positions and were trying to figure out how to meet students’ needs. Several Yuma students with pieces of technology. million) the district received for technology, $4.1

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