Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.” Been quoted in an article on ransomware in K-12 education. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Getting students to inspect what they read habitually is one of the key topics in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions. For more resources, check out my article, Critical Reading with Digital Devices , posted on ESL Library. Below are a list of additional free web tools and apps for annotating texts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2022

In the next few days, thousands of edtech entrepreneurs, investors, educators and policymakers will flood a hotel in San Diego to attend the Mecca of Education Innovation Optimism known as ASU GSV. So now is the perfect time to reflect on the state of edtech. A small but mighty movement was building – and it needed time to grow.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 1, 2018

We’ve rounded up our 10 most popular articles from 2017, as picked by our readers. Microcredentials, and controversial moves and pivots by edtech companies hoping to disrupt the higher education landscape. Here’s the 2017 countdown, from #10 to #1. So what were some of the most popular themes?

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 30, 2019

An article on the newspaper “The Independent” in 2017 claims that the gap between the number of students from private and public schools to reach university has never been larger. And last year, an article on the newspaper “The Guardian” argued for the complete abolishment of privates schools in the country.

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Doug Levin

MAY 14, 2017

If you read one story this week about the state of technology in U.S. I am pleased to have been able to share my perspective in the article and very interested to see the rest of this series. K-12 schools, let the New York Times piece by Natasha Singer be the one.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

As the years pass, the gap between Jennifer’s and Maria’s access to technology widens: Jennifer has everything she needs at her fingertips, while Maria does not. But it’s not just Maria who is falling behind due to her lack of access to educational technology and resources. Education funders must invest in gap-closing edtech solutions.

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ProfHacker

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Part technologist, part artist, part manager, part synthesizer she is passionate about the use of technology in higher education and the many differing facets of how technology impacts society and culture. This post was co-authored with Autumm Caines (primary author). Autumm Caines is a liminal space.

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MIND Research Institute

JUNE 11, 2019

Over the past several years, MIND Research Institute has been endeavoring to change the conversation around edtech evaluations. A few weeks ago, EdSurge published an article that echoed many of those same sentiments, most specifically that the overreliance on “gold standard” RCT studies is the wrong approach for edtech.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 26, 2019

The SaaS subscription revenue model that works for many online education products, coupled with the large market sizes these technologies can serve, has driven interest from venture capitalists and private equity firms for decades. EdTech is not unique in this trend of bigger, but less frequent, deals. compared to $76.4B

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

In The Gallup 2017 Survey of K–12 School District Superintendents , 67 percent of respondents said the quantity of new teacher candidates is decreasing and 39 percent said the quality is also declining. Thankfully, technologies such as virtual reality and collaboration software can assist with the training and recruiting of better teachers.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Modern learning environments seamlessly integrate technology into spaces that are designed around teaching and learning , giving instructors and students the tools they need to succeed in a physical setting that promotes collaboration and supports multiple learning styles. by EdTech Staff. meghan.bogardu…. Fri, 02/16/2018 - 11:36.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

We’re seeing a tipping point where schools are realizing that in order to have a successful technology integration, they have to have digital citizenship lessons alongside it,” says Kelly Mendoza, senior director of education programs at Common Sense Education. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2019

Engaging students and personalizing instruction with technology requires IT and instructional experts to work effectively , together, outside of their traditional silos. MORE FROM EDTECH: See where K–12 schools can turn to for personalized learning resources. K–12 Departments Work Collaboratively to Support New Pedagogies.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

We’re seeing a tipping point where schools are realizing that in order to have a successful technology integration, they have to have digital citizenship lessons alongside it,” says Kelly Mendoza, senior director of education programs at Common Sense Education. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. I was keen to find out his take: Would technology ever replace the teacher? His answer to me was immediate and unequivocal.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Last summer, when I was working for ThinkCERCA, which helps students develop critical thinking skills through reading and writing, the edtech startup was facing a big decision: should it try and break into the lucrative Chinese market? Here’s a handy guide for anyone in edtech looking to cross the Pacific.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

With all of these technologies populating classrooms this year, it is also more integral than ever that educators instill students with the tenets of digital citizenship. Here are some expert opinions on the four major trends of the year: SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2017

I no longer had to white out my errors; I no longer had to retype an entire article because of errors. I have seen teachers who use technology to inspire inquiry, research, creativity and excitement. Risk Three: The Extensive Use of Technology for Assessment. I love the computer for many reasons.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! There is no one-size-fits-all with technology.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 14, 2019

Fast forward to 2017, Adobe announced its plan to no longer support its most popular success story. The retirement was a long time coming, an article on TechnoBezz.com said, “there is no other program on the market right now that is more flawed and vulnerable to malware and other security threats than Adobe Flash Player.”

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

Flocks of educators and entrepreneurs have made their way down to San Antonio this week for the mecca of edtech conferences, hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education—better known as ISTE. So the company plans to release three new articles a week aimed specifically at elementary students.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2017

During recent interviews with education technology decision-makers at institutions of higher education, I was struck by the sometimes extreme views formed about vendors during the process of procuring tools to support teaching and learning. in May 2017. Vendors as a source of edtech information and influence. last month.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Simply adding technology to a classroom doesn’t make it an innovative space. How does the technology actually improve on what we’ve done in the past?” They took some time to talk with EdTech prior to the conference. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! meghan.bogardu….

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2019

education technology, and early signs in 2019 suggest the industry is poised for another cash infusion. Already, one New York-based edtech company has raised $100 million. Owl Ventures , a San Francisco-based education technology investment firm, has closed $315 million for its third fund. Expect more dollars to flow.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 31, 2017

In my newest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom (out soon), I’ve dedicated one of the missions to citizen science projects. National Geographic has several resources, including a video, in their article, How to See the Best Total Solar Eclipse in a Century.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 16, 2020

The advent of the internet and the popularization of digital devices brought a new context for teachers and school administrators, since students started to bring technology to the school routine. The school, in turn, cannot turn its back on this new reality, but must incorporate educational technology into pedagogical practices.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 4, 2018

billion of them in use in 2017 — from TVs, cars and coffee makers at home to security cameras, lighting systems and thermostats at businesses and schools. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Top use cases are interactive devices, security-focused technology and energy-saving resources.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Liz is a clinical assistant professor in education technologies at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). Listen to the Show.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

In 2017, high school state athletic associations in Alaska and Connecticut sanctioned esports as a state championship event. MORE FROM EDTECH : Esports clubs expand learning opportunities for K–12 players. MORE FROM EDTECH : How K–12 schools can start an esports program. Esports Teach Digital Citizenship.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

In 2017, high school state athletic associations in Alaska and Connecticut sanctioned esports as a state championship event. MORE FROM EDTECH : Esports clubs expand learning opportunities for K–12 players. MORE FROM EDTECH : How K–12 schools can start an esports program. Esports Teach Digital Citizenship.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2017, high school state athletic associations in Alaska and Connecticut sanctioned esports as a state championship event. MORE FROM EDTECH : Esports clubs expand learning opportunities for K–12 players. MORE FROM EDTECH : How K–12 schools can start an esports program. Esports Teach Digital Citizenship.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

In 2017, high school state athletic associations in Alaska and Connecticut sanctioned esports as a state championship event. MORE FROM EDTECH : Esports clubs expand learning opportunities for K–12 players. MORE FROM EDTECH : How K–12 schools can start an esports program. Esports Teach Digital Citizenship.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In 2017, high school state athletic associations in Alaska and Connecticut sanctioned esports as a state championship event. MORE FROM EDTECH : Esports clubs expand learning opportunities for K–12 players. MORE FROM EDTECH : How K–12 schools can start an esports program. Esports Teach Digital Citizenship.

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