Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2024

Gen Zers, born between 1997 and 2012, spend a lot of time online, consuming and creating digital content. Occuspace gives clients access to a dashboard that allows them to track usage patterns that can inform those decisions. He’s also noticed how students look to libraries to fill gaps in their personal technology.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2022

(May12, 2022) — Pivot Interactives introduces a new set of tools, Iris , which make learning critical science concepts—such as heat transfer, Beer’s Law, light emission, population density, temperature (infrared and blackbody), pH, and wavelength—accessible to students regardless of classroom equipment or teaching experience.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. Department of Education’s national educational technology plans.).

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 2, 2012

Just my feelings from what I have been reading and seeing and what I believe will take a great hold in educational technology. This idea of access to education is only going to grow, I believe, into something pretty amazing. Its the access to information and the ability to create new learning that''s important. BYOD can help.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 7, 2023

Unfortunately, YouTube does come with a number of distracting and sometimes outright inappropriate elements that make several school districts restrict its access. As of writing these lines, the site boasts over 4000 talks covering various topics including science, design, global issues, technology, social sciences, business, and many more.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education, especially in smaller and remote school districts. Broadband’s Big Picture.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2023

Key points: The COVID-19 pandemic facilitated the introduction of new learning technologies into the mainstream Educators and students were forced to adapt to new edtech tools, which now have a permanent place in today’s classrooms It goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives in one way or another.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Drawing from a wealth of research, classroom experiences, and the diverse needs of students, this discussion aims to provide a nuanced perspective, considering factors like student engagement, accessibility, cognitive impact, and the preparation for a digital future. Accessibility: Tablets can be a great equalizer in education.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Enter the power of virtual technology. SPICE was meeting all of their learners’ needs except one, rural isolation, and this drove their focus on using technology to strengthen their program. In 2008, SPICE was already using technology in innovative ways. SPICE’s mission is to integrate childhood and adult education.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 7, 2023

While some boycott YouTube for their own reasons, a number of people can not access YouTube because of institutional or workplace restrictions. Regardless of the reason why you can't access YouTube, the option below are good alternatives to YouTube. However, not everybody is a fan of YouTube.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2018

Underrepresented students are more likely to attend broad-access institutions with lower graduation rates compared to top-tier institutions, and they are generally less likely to transfer or complete a certificate or degree. Technology systems provide insight into subgroup differences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Here’s a list of online sites with digital books that can be quickly accessed, mostly free, for this activity: Aesop Fables. Sometimes it’s native to the app (like Adobe Acrobat/Reader) and other times it’s through the computers operating system (like Kindle’s iOS VoiceOver accessibility feature). by Alan Marks.)

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

This year marks the first time since 2012 that a majority of undocumented high schoolers who are graduating won’t be able to apply to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known simply as DACA, according to a new report from the immigrant advocacy group FWD.us.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Naturally, technology plays a central role in scaling quality education supply to meet this demand. In the previous posts on this topic our examination found that technology can and does help when it comes to improving completion rates , reducing tuition costs and helping universities to bridge the revenue gap.

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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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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

should be asked by all CIO’s, teachers, administrators and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy and interoperability. Fruth describes this new data access landscape as a teeter-totter effect. The challenge, as highlighted by Fruth, is how much data should be accessible to the stakeholders.

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EdTechSandyK

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

My 2012 Edublog Award Nominations Are: Best Individual Blog: Cool Cat Teacher by Vicki Davis Vicki not only blogs about education and educational technology, but she also shares her personal struggles balancing family and professional life. Be quick about it, though, because the nominations are due by Monday, November 26th.

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2024

In summer 2012, my life changed. If students do not advocate for themselves, they will not be granted access to the resources they need. But until colleges and universities address disability stigma, not all students will have access to the support they need to do so. I was a 20-year-old college student with a bright future.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

My nominations for the 2012 EduBlogs Awards are all about being inspired and helped throughout this year. Best ed tech / resource sharing blog - Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. I access it via paper.li. I highly recommend and nominate: Best group blog - Hawaii Book Blog (soon to be Hawaii Reads).

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

With the help of technology you can connect with families from the comfort of their homes. Email is also an option accessible to most. Schools can enact strategies to help families overcome systemic barriers like lack of transportation, long or irregular work hours, lack of access to childcare, so they can become more involved.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

Open educational resources have gone global and may help make learning more accessible, equitable and inclusive around the world. So says the new Educause Horizon report , which identifies technologies and trends that are changing higher education. In the U.S.,

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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? ” Simultaneously, reading performance around the world, which had been slowly improving up until 2012, declined between 2012 and 2018. Low-income students made huge strides in access to digital technology well before the pandemic.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 28, 2017

There has been no greater impact on differentiation and student achievement in recent years than the effective integration of technology in the classroom. While there are many different ways to implement and manage independent routines, it is here where technology can best support young readers.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. After all, schools are preparing them for their future careers, which will include using some aspect of online technology. CEN also has a reputation for reliability.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 27, 2012

This reminder is the 2012 NMC Horizon Report K-12 Edition ( You can download it here. 2012 NMC Horizon Report Near Adoption Technologies Where is technology going in the next 5 years, and what might be some things we can expect as educational leaders?

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Best educational wiki Karen Janowski and Joyce Valenza''s UDL Tech Toolkit is a one-stop shop for tools to help any learner access the curriculum. Best mobile app Toontastic , again, cause Animation=Language, and because Launchpad has continued to develop context and allowed school-based SLPs to access them with the All-access Pass.

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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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Edsurge

MAY 18, 2020

But only if we innovate on issues of access. When schools closed their doors in March, they did so leaving as many as 12 million students without access to Wi-Fi. And that’s exactly what we’re doing at Girls Who Code, the nonprofit I founded in 2012 to close the gender gap in tech. Little consideration had been given to the 1.4

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Educators across the nation can now access Teacher Training Pathways , a free platform offering courses aligned to micro-credentials on remote and hybrid learning, instructional technology coaching and more. The platform will feature an evolving library of courses to further develop educators’ digital literacy.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 18, 2016

Speak Up found that 50 percent of teachers were looking for such resources, up from 27 percent in 2012. Are easy to find and easy to access on mobile devices (53 percent). CoSN Calls Broadband Access Outside School a ‘Civil Right’ for Students. Technology in Education: An Overview.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Sometimes it’s native to the app (like Adobe Acrobat/Reader) and other times it’s through the computers operating system (like Kindle’s iOS VoiceOver accessibility feature). Watertown, MA Charlesbridge 2012. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. by Melissa Sweet). by Alan Marks.)

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The Principal of Change

JANUARY 20, 2019

” I was thinking recently about technology in our modern day and how there is this notion that our students are so much better with technology in this generation than in generations past. Technology is easier for this generation of students than it was for us. But what does any of this mean in the context of education?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The online course won’t include any heavy technical lessons, and is specifically targeting learners without experience with AI who want to better understand the technology or ways it could impact their business. Ng and Coursera are not the only players trying to make AI more accessible to businesses and consumers.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Depending on how we use it, technology can be either a priceless tool or endless distraction. Today’s children are digital natives, which means that they’ve grown up surrounded by technology from the time they were born. On average, children have regular access to at least five different screens at home.[1] Sources : Sigman, A.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

To ensure access to high-quality educational experiences at the high school level, students enrolled in Grades 9-12 were provided tuition to attend one of two neighboring high schools. In 2012, students in Grades 7-8 followed suit. Are you looking to start or expand a maker learning program for your learners?

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

Schultz has taken a career in building special needs software and games for people who are blind or have low vision into ObjectiveEd, a new endeavor at a time when investor interest in educational tools and investor interest in assistive technology are apparently on the rise. million across 38 deals in 2012 to $276.5

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