Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2020

As district leaders look for ways to minimize disruption to children’s learning, edtech coaches can be great assets. Edtech coaches are familiar with your teachers’ and students’ tech skills. Edtech coaches have been closely working with teachers throughout the year, helping them use technology in their lessons and classrooms.

EdTech 436

EdTech Survey Online Learning Strategy 436

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

On twitter, I also ponder the trend of tech-savvy teachers increasingly resembling NASCAR drivers, proudly wearing digital uniforms on social media full of sponsored messages as proof of expertise: Why do some in K-12 define #edtech expertise by # of tech company certifications acquired? What does it mean to be an XYZ-certifed educator?

EdTech 191

EdTech E-rate Data Android 191

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

MARCH 5, 2017

Ever wonder how stories covered by popular edtech outlets – such as edSurge, eSchoolNews, Tech & Learning, and THE Journal – get selected? Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 9 Edition). Strong opinions may be loosely held.

EdTech 170

EdTech Coursera Data Case Study 170

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2017

ISTE 2017 starts this weekend. I’ll do my best to “bring it” for those of you who add me to your busy ISTE 2017 program. Monday, June 26, 2017. ISTE 2017 Expanded Schedule. Monday, June 26 2017 – 9:15 am – 10:15 am. Monday, June 26, 2017. Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

Haiku Learning 236

Haiku Learning Microsoft Trends Blended Learning 236

Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

I think a lot about the future of technology and its potential impacts on students and the K-12 education system (intended and unintended). While not every piece speaks directly to K-12 education issues at present, they all speak to the wider milieu from which our conceptions of public education and consumer technology are derived.

EdTech 170

EdTech Symantec Facebook Data 170

EdTech4Beginners

JULY 8, 2017

I am very happy to have been asked to present at the Global EdTech Summit 2017. I have no doubt that it will be an excellent event – topics include: Digital Transformation In Higher Education. The Future of Educational Technology. Gamification: Discover Innovative Ways to Engage Students through Gaming.

EdTech 100

EdTech Gamification Social Media Mobile Learning 100

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition).

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). Nonetheless, they contend that its killer app will be education.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Student Data Privacy Social Media 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). Nonetheless, they contend that its killer app will be education.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Student Data Privacy Social Media 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

I recently revisited the central prediction of the influential 2008 book, Disrupting Class – that the growth in computer-based delivery of education will accelerate swiftly until, by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught over the Internet – in two blog posts ( here and here ). Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

I recently revisited the central prediction of the influential 2008 book, Disrupting Class – that the growth in computer-based delivery of education will accelerate swiftly until, by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught over the Internet – in two blog posts ( here and here ). Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

JULY 31, 2017

I’m looking forward to stepping away from the office and spending time with family and friends one last time before the 2017-18 school year gets underway in earnest. As such, expect an abbreviated (TBD) publishing schedule for ‘A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News’ in August. Vulnerabilities happen.

EdTech 150

EdTech Company Data Blended Learning 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Edtech Reviews. The Importance of 3D Printing in Education. This includes tech tips, website/app reviews, tech-in-ed pedagogy, how-tos, videos, and more. We have regular features like: Weekly Websites and Tech Tips ( sign up for the newsletter ). Dear Otto Help Column. Lesson plans. 22 Digital Tools You Must Have in Your Classroom.

Digital Citizenship 312

Digital Citizenship Chromebook EdTech Resources 312

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Doug Levin (@douglevin) March 17, 2017. Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition).

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. Will the cloud continue to reign? Indeed, $2.3

EdTech 176

EdTech Common Core Chromebook iPad 176

Doug Levin

APRIL 27, 2017

Absent an ethical framework to guide our decisions, I am increasingly of the mind that the answers to the important questions about educational technology are ‘turtles all the way down.’ A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 17 Edition). STAT → Is this the future of edtech? What do I mean?

EdTech 150

EdTech Chromebook Policies Student Data Privacy 150

Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

I think a lot about the future of technology and its potential impacts on students and the K-12 education system (intended and unintended). While not every piece speaks directly to K-12 education issues at present, they all speak to the wider milieu from which our conceptions of public education and consumer technology are derived.

EdTech 150

EdTech Symantec Facebook Data 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

On twitter, I also ponder the trend of tech-savvy teachers increasingly resembling NASCAR drivers, proudly wearing digital uniforms on social media full of sponsored messages as proof of expertise: Why do some in K-12 define #edtech expertise by # of tech company certifications acquired? What does it mean to be an XYZ-certifed educator?

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Data Android 150

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.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Two news stories this week have turned my attention (again) to the issue of conflict of interest in education, technology, and public policy. The first was another in Natasha Singer’s New York Times must-read series, ‘Education Disrupted,’ entitled Silicon Valley Courts Brand-Name Teachers, Raising Ethics Issues.

EdTech 150

EdTech Social Media Facebook Google 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition).

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology. Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 10 Edition).

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Thinking about whether and how such obfuscation techniques might be applied in education by privacy-minded students or educators (in PreK-12 or postsecondary settings) is…hard. Educators and students are compelled to use centrally purchased tools, data systems, and popular social media platforms.

EdTech 150

EdTech Software Facebook Data 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Thinking about whether and how such obfuscation techniques might be applied in education by privacy-minded students or educators (in PreK-12 or postsecondary settings) is…hard. Educators and students are compelled to use centrally purchased tools, data systems, and popular social media platforms.

EdTech 150

EdTech Software Facebook Data 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

(Mostly) back from my August hiatus, I’m pleased to offer up the next edition of A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News. The 2017 EdNext Poll on School Reform: Digital Learning , which offers my sense of what those interested in K-12 educational technology can and should take away from this annual polling about schools.

EdTech 150

EdTech Social Media Data Policies 150

Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2019

Once an educational technology (edtech) tool is in a school, the hard work is just beginning due to a number of potential hurdles and challenges that leadership and educators need to overcome. Evaluating Edtech Quality and Use Matters. Visit the Edtech Pilot Framework to learn more about the edtech marketplace.

Accessibility 330

Accessibility EdTech Trends Course 330

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Questions that have been a long time coming… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition). Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Questions that have been a long time coming… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition). Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Edthena

JULY 6, 2023

Nowadays, an important responsibility of administrating student and teacher learning includes implementing edtech for a school or district. Schools use many edtech tools and platforms, ranging from student-facing note-taking apps to teacher-facing AI-driven grading platforms. Check out the highlights of what we’ve been reading below.

EdTech 98

EdTech Resources Groups Tools 98

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Below are more than 15 ideas to try with your learners in 2017. Hope you have an incredible teaching year in 2017! 15 Teaching Ideas for 2017 from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Learning Missions- Check out my new book in 2017, Hacking Digital Learning: 10 Missions That Skyrocket Achievement in Any Class ! .” ~ Bill Gates.

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Resources Android Mobility eBook 384

EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 8, 2017

I recently wrote a new year themed article for a joint project between Google and the Times Educational Supplement (TES). Tagged: edtech 2017 , education , educational technology 2017 , future edtech , future tech , teachers , teaching , tech tools 2017 , top edtech tools.

EdTech 100

EdTech Tools Google Technology 100

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. But as a point of reference: Google did not yet exist.

EdTech 186

EdTech Chegg Udemy Company 186

Doug Levin

JUNE 1, 2017

This week, education reporters from across the nation are gathering at the 2017 Education Writers Association National Seminar in Washington, DC. Among the topics they will focus on is technology in education (AKA "digital learning"). To that end, I suggest five story ideas for reporters interested in the topic.

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Report EdTech Education Digital Learning 261

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

EdTech helps make a massive difference in their success. EdTech and the Challenges of Special Needs Learning. Barriers to educating students with special needs include: Negative opinions and stereotypes. The term “edtech” encompasses a narrower scope of assistive technology tools. Separating from family.

EdTech 337

EdTech Classroom iPad Assistive Technology 337

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Educators around the world either discovered or got better at using technology in their instruction, for both K-12 and higher ed students. Whether they used online courses as a stand-alone teaching technique – or as part of a blended learning environment – teachers did their best in delivering the best education they could.

Trends 150

Trends Gamification Flipped Classroom Learning 150