Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Getting acquired by the likes of Apple, Google and other “Big Tech” firms is often the dream of entrepreneurs (and their investors). But this week, Google acquired Workbench , a Baltimore-based company that provides an online library of lessons and projects, organized by subject and grade level, that educators can use in their classrooms.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Along with Chromebooks came Google Apps for Education – a suite of free, cloud-based productivity tools that allow for easy collaboration and engagement on any device. “Teachers will have access to expanded professional development programs.” Ironically, the cloud brought us light.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2017

It’s no small feat making Forbes “30 Under 30” roundup, which in 2017 boasts an acceptance rate of less than 4 percent. And although no current classroom teachers are included this year, 2017 brought with it another batch of former Teach for America (TFA) educators. Shanyn Ronis (29), founder of Education Global Access Program.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 25, 2017

Martin also serves in working groups to advise the US Department of Education on the accessibility of education materials, and Universal Design for Learning. Also, I think a really cool thing which is allowing kids to travel all over the world, and out of this world is Google Expeditions. Collaboration has almost become free!

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 21, 2020

In 2017, we partnered with Google and EdTechTeam to launch the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP), a classroom-based coaching program with the goal of increasing educational equity and the impactful use of technology. As such, coaching is becoming more prevalent in schools and districts in the U.S.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2017

In “ ISTE 2017: The Game Plan of What You Can’t Miss ,” Bryan L. Miller, educator community manager for Wonder Workshop, presented tips for how conference attendees can make the most out of ISTE 2017 from his own personal experiences of attending the conference. Go with Google. Next page: Sessions not-to-miss at ISTE 2017).

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MARCH 24, 2017

To make things easier for you, we present this a list of the most interesting and recommended student apps for 2017 to ensure that your study process is as complete as possible. What are the best student apps for 2017? #1 We will continue to add exciting new features throughout 2017. #2 2 Office Lens. 4 Lumosity. . #4

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Edsurge

JANUARY 1, 2018

We’ve rounded up our 10 most popular articles from 2017, as picked by our readers. Here’s the 2017 countdown, from #10 to #1. What Happened to Google's Effort to Scan Millions of University Library Books? Early last decade Google started its ambitious project to scan all the world’s books.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

Among the tech behemoths, Amazon and Google are forging inroads in cloud-based gaming. Google is testing Project Stream , and Amazon is reportedly leveraging its massive cloud presence to develop its own service. You have access to a limited library of games.”. But Microsoft ’s Project xCloud may be the furthest along. “If

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . Fourteen percent of children ages 3 to 18 lack home internet access , according to National Center for Education Statistics data.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2017

Monday, June 26 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM : ISTE 2017 Tour —Just arrived? Tuesday, June 27 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Google for Education Playground —Hang out with the big dogs at this interactive session led by keynote speaker Jennie Magiera and Dr. Chris Craft. Take a tour of ISTE. You can mingle with the early-risers and get a lay of the land.

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Hapara

MAY 25, 2023

A report from 2017 showed that in several states, up to half of high school graduates had to be placed in remedial math and English courses. One educator shared with Google for Education that student-led learning makes it “more possible for learners to ‘learn how to learn.’” What are the benefits of student-led learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Today’s Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students’ spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. Google Masters for Kids of All Ages. Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Using Pixel Art in Google Sheets.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

The past decade saw significant improvements in the application of technology to learning and 2017 became a tipping point where embedding technology into education finally moved from fringe to mainstream, remaking classrooms in the image of the future. More online access to class materials. In 2017, this was solved.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2020

That’s why we created the Google for Education Certified Coach Program—to help instructional coaches become even more effective as they partner with K-12 educators. The Google for Education Certified Coach program. Certified Coaches help educators to tackle classroom challenges with technology-based strategies.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

The idea of using these hands-on environments teach complex technical skills like coding has garnered attention from major companies like Google , who teamed up with the American Library Association in 2017 to fund the creation of coding pathways in makerspaces throughout the country through the Libraries Ready to Code initiative.

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The Electric Educator

MAY 5, 2017

Google Drive has become one of my essential tools. All my files are in Google Drive. With unlimited storage and easy access from any device, I put everything in Drive. But Google Drive is for sharing, and when you share a file called "notes," you aren't doing your friends any favors. At first, this was no big deal.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 19, 2017

The post Google Certified Educator Boot Camp – ONLINE! Ready to Get Google Certified? The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy is now open for enrollment ( standard course and VIP course ). The VIP course will close at midnight CST on July 4, 2017. Google Certified Educator Boot Camp – ONLINE!

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The team works toward a vision of the future where students become compassionate citizens who understand that they can solve real problems in the world, and where their education and access to technology make this possible. The post EdTechTeam 2017 Impact Report appeared first on EdTechTeam. I didn’t want it to end!”

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Google Drive [link]. Google Calendar [link]. When you buy the Rocketbook Wave Smartnotebook, you get access to digital copies of the Rocketbook paper that you can print out and use in a bullet journal or make your own planner. Those who leave a review between 2/1/2017 and 2/3/2017 will have two entries for each review.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

These include big-name sponsors, competitive pro leagues, college competitions and, in 2017, more global viewers than the 2016 NFL regular season. Finding and participating in tourneys is easy – just google your state, county or city and the phrase “high school esports.”. Accessed 4.17.18 Published May 12, 2017.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

It’s the percentage of students around the whole who lack consistent internet connectivity—and access to many of the tools and online courseware that some have hailed as the solution to education gaps. Some, like Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, have taken on the monstrous task of bringing internet access to billions of people around the world.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Michael Seibel (@mwseibel) August 21, 2017. Our main goal is to give access to world-class technical education for folks who may not otherwise have it.” The company also has a knack for timely marketing, having recently partnered with Google to deliver 15,000 glasses—for free—to elementary school teachers in time for the eclipse.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2017

Students can log in with their Google ID or set up an account. I think every classical literature teacher should have an Owl Eyes account just to access the annotations and lesson plans. Sign Up Before September 1, 2017 and Get Free Lesson Plans. This is a sponsored post. What Does Owl Eyes Do? How to Use Owl Eyes.

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EdTechnocation.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Have you seen the headlines recently about Google Drive? I explain what's really going on and how Google Apps admins can help. Have you seen some of the headlines online recently regarding Google Drive? Have you seen some of the headlines online recently regarding Google Drive? Did it freak you out? They changed it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2019

Urkund: Today’s Sponsor Urkund is great as a plagiarism prevention tool and connects with most common Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, Moodle, and Canvas or as a stand-alone web tool or by email. If a teacher is using Google Classroom, they need to use hyperdocs. Students just turn in work. It was fun!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 1, 2017

March 1 , 2017 Google announced today a major update to its popular note taking tool Google Keep. Starting today, Google Keep is now integrated in Google Docs allowing users to easily access their.read more.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 22, 2017

The post The Guide to Google Drive Sharing – FREE eBook appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A Teacher’s Guide to Sharing Files in Google Drive. Do you ever get confused by all the options for sharing in Google Drive and G Suite for Education? I decided to update my Guide to Google Drive Sharing. Invite Only.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 24, 2017

The post Augmented Reality with Google Expeditions is Coming!! credit: Google Expeditions Program. Google Expeditions Goes AR! Google Expeditions is super cool and allows us to take our students on virtual treks across the globe. But Google Expeditions is about to get a whole lot better! © Shake Up Learning 2017.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

The gap is growing between students who are only exposed to technology for uses such as test prep and reading static online content and students leveraging technology to work out exciting and relevant problems, conduct deep research, connect with peers around the world and access experts.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

Here's the start to an interesting story: a Google program manager, a Twitter engineer, and a Pinterest employee walk into a bar. In today’s day and age, Google, Twitter and Pinterest are three of the largest employers in the United States and internationally. What are they there to discuss? But in reality, it’s not a bar.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

When Tulare City School District officials wanted to provide Google Chromebooks to every student, they knew the wireless network wasn’t up to the job. E-rate , which helps schools and libraries obtain affordable high-speed internet access , last underwent big change in 2014. E-Rate Improvements Support Easier and Faster IT Upgrades.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The post The Ultimate Google Cardboard and Expeditions Resource Guide appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The Best Google Cardboard and Google Expeditions Resources for Teachers! Google Cardboard and Google Expeditions are hot topics in the edtech world and with good reason! Google Spotlight Stories (360).

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The post 4 New Video Options in Google Slides That Will Make Your Day! Video Just Got an Upgrade in Google Slides! Just a few days ago, Google released some new video options for Google Slides that teachers and students will love. 4 New Video Options in Google Slides. 4 New Video Options in Google Slides.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Access a variety of ready m ade lesson plans. With Google Forms you can include questions for a video or create other assessments. With Google Forms you can include questions for a video or create other assessments. You can use the DocuTube add-on to embed a YouTube video in your Google Docs.

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Doug Levin

JANUARY 30, 2018

“State department of education and school district websites have become indispensable for accessing information about public schools and to communicating with school officials,” said Douglas Levin, president of EdTech Strategies and study director. Retrieved October 25, 2017.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

November 23, 2016 As you probably know, the old Google Docs gallery will be unavailable early 2017 and to access pre-made templates users will have to exclusively use the new Docs Gallery. When.read more.

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