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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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. Mini Games.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

The teacher had the students engaged in a closure activity to demonstrate an understanding of multiplication concepts in math. After the exit tickets were all turned in the teacher had all the students participate in a brain break activity. 2012; Erwin, Fedewa, & Ahn, 2013; Browning et al., If not, no sweat.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 18, 2016

The number of American teachers using games in classrooms–particularly with younger students–has doubled over the past six years, according to a large survey released last week that measures national ed-tech use. A growing number of teachers, meanwhile, are hungry for PD on how to integrate games in their classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Then, even with that, I provide options to the preferred tool so if the student’s computer is a decade old or their WiFi is quirky, they can still complete the assignment. This should be true in your traditional classroom also. If you teach online, how has that experience changed the way you teach in a classroom?

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Charlotte, NC – Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools (GFW) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the creation of engaging science lessons in K-12 classrooms districtwide. The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

In addition, district educators will receive in-depth professional learning opportunities that will help them integrate their new resources into instruction and create engaging lessons that prepare students for success beyond the classroom. Discovery Education Science Techbooks.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 24, 2019

This is the fourth post in our series on “Powerful Learning,” a set of principles guiding our work supporting schools and educators to develop learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners as we introduce new technologies. What you can do to cultivate inquiry and reflection in your classroom.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 18, 2018

million between 2012 and 2016, says Jeff Seaman, co-director of the Babson Survey Research Group, who has been tracking the country’s virtual education lifeline for 15 years. They also thought teaching online offers little interaction with students and that there is little student-to-student engagement.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The annual Edscape Conference will once again be held at New Milford High School in New Milford, NJ on Saturday October 13, 2012. This requires a shift in instructional techniques that focus on critical thinking, inquiry, problem-solving, authentic contexts, and technology. Innovation begins with a desire to change.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Below is an email that I recently received from Amanda Howell, a 2012 graduate of New Milford High School. The technology, the experiences, and the educators all play a positive role in the drive I have in furthering my education. But beyond all of the experiences, and beyond all of the technology are the educators.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 24, 2022

The post Engaging Students with Immersive Learning Experiences – SULS0159 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you struggling with student engagement? The end of the school year generally creates a crazy environment in the classroom. With AR students can use their own mobile devices or classroom tablets.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Notes from David Jakes Keynote Fall 2012 TCEA TECSIG Meeting October 4, 2012 Austin, Texas All resources posted at davidjakes.me Question : Are we taking brand new disruptive technologies and trying to force them into old models? We are still on the grid model - classrooms with desks in rows.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Some school districts have created Google classroom groups just for families of children with special needs to connect and share experiences.[3]. Maintaining social skills is vital for students with special needs.[13] There are many useful online resources to help students engage with each other.[14] Black, Lindsey I.,

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2017

“Things don’t usually explode in Biology,” chimes another goggle-wearing student with long blond hair to my left. Back in 2012, we didn’t have an autoclave, so we were crushing bouillon cubes to make microbacteria media and being creative with microwaves, and it worked. Instead, their students do lots of hands-on work.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 2, 2021

The News Literacy Project is a resource that equips teachers and students with skills necessary to discern conspiratorial thinking in what they view. Shaelynn focused on developing student skills in information consumption, creating innovative ways for students to demonstrate understanding, and inspiring healthy skepticism in the digital age.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 21, 2012

Join me Monday, April 23rd, for live and interactive FutureofEducation.com conversation with good friends Julie Lindsay and Vicki Davis, authors of Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds: Move to Global Collaboration One Step at a Time. psid=2012-04-23.1655.M.9E9FE58134BE68C3B413F24B3586CF.vcr&sid=2008350

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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

That post included our school’s limited progress in embedding technology into instruction that made an impact on student learning. In this post, I share how digital student portfolios did make a possible difference. I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

That post included our school’s limited progress in embedding technology into instruction that made an impact on student learning. In this post, I share how digital student portfolios did make a possible difference. I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

The need for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education is critical, especially because there will be more than 3 million job openings in STEM-related fields by 2018. This approach teaches K-12 students to think creatively and engage in other subject areas using skills learned in the arts.

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eSpark

JULY 1, 2021

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. 7: Student Explanation of Learning Aids Retention. 1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. Lepper, M.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 31, 2019

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for ideal classroom display solutions. Most classrooms benefit (hugely) from at least one interactive touch screen display. Many find that more than one display is ideal for flexible classrooms that maximize active learning. Fortunately, schools have options. But he easily could have.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

We had been working for several weeks on a storytelling unit in my ESL classes in 2012. Or video games,” one student suggested. Fast forward a few weeks; Minecraft kept finding its way into my classroom. Oral presentations became screen-casted videos of student-created builds. Ideas for Using Minecraft in the Classroom.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

Along with a 1:1 goal, comes the deluge of edtech tools, software, and applications into classrooms. Data empowers school districts to make informed technology decisions that impact student success, Draper explains. In a 2018 survey , the majority of school districts either have 1:1 as a current goal or have already achieved it.

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Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

MARCH 4, 2019

Foundations of Inquiry 11 – BAA Course (2012). Applications of Digital Learning 10 – BAA Course (2012). Transforming Our Classrooms – Ignite Presentation. and Created Entirely By Students. . Teachers combine the three elements in ways they see fit to personalize learning in their classrooms.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In an interview, Jaskol explained the thinking this bold approach Pioneer invented six years ago—and how it can help keep gifted students engaged. Q: Why do you think the needs of many gifted students aren’t being met in schools today? According to the US Department of Education, in 2011–2012 there were approximately 3.2

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention. RCCC’s e-Text initiative has saved students up to 50 percent on the cost of their course materials, and has increased classroom engagement and retention.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

He also knew that the notion of introducing what he called “learning engineers” would face resistance from faculty convinced they already knew perfectly well what they were doing in their classrooms. “A In recent years, Simon’s ideas have found new traction, thanks to new computing technologies that would have seemed alien in the ’60s.

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Reading By Example

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Newkirk believes that education moves way too fast, with the advent of technology plus all the standards and academic expectations set upon us. Classrooms should slow down and be more mindful about what students are learning right now. How might this slow down learning and deepen engagement in your classrooms?

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 2, 2018

With 10 schools and over 3,000 students, Ryan Schasteen, technology director of Sheridan County School District 2 was focused on making sure that “anything a teacher could accomplish in a classroom was trustworthy and reliable.” “I never want the technology in school to be a limiting factor for anything.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Books, videos, math games aim to boost student engagement. Studios launched an expansion of its StoryBots franchise with StoryBots Classroom, a free resource for educators that includes hundreds of videos, books and activities for use on interactive white boards, tablets and laptops in the classroom. JibJab Bros.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Instructional Culture: Schools with strong instructional culture retain more teachers and have better student achievement (TNTP, 2012). Schools with strong instructional cultures experience better student achievement in both math and ELA. Not all students get this experience; an effect that worsens as students age.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

I find it interesting that for the course I am taking, Technology and School Leadership , I drive two hours round trip once a week to participate in the learning. This topic comes back to a traditional aspect of school: the relationships and discussions that can be facilitated within a physical classroom.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

I find it interesting that for the course I am currently Technology and School Leadership , I drive two hours round trip once a week to participate in the learning. This topic comes back to a traditional aspect of school: the relationships and discussions that can be facilitated within a physical classroom.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

Drawn with Apple Pencil, the Chicago Skyline serves as a backdrop for Tim Cook as he opens the This was only the second time Apple made a major announcement away from its California-based headquarters (the other time being the 2012 event announcing the iBooks Author tool at the Guggenheim).

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wwwatanabe

MARCH 21, 2013

The training focuses on coaching and collaboration skills; best practices in lesson design and instruction; and, technology integration and engaging practices. You can also view the DVES Coaching Chronicles via Vimeo: Coaching 2012-2013 from Tracy Watanabe on Vimeo. from S Hamman on Vimeo.

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