Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

In the course of developing tools to help children in Africa build literacy and numeracy skills, Sooinn Lee learned something herself. “We We had a photo function in our tool that lets children take pictures,” she says. And from Bangalore is Chimple , which is taking a game-based approach to teaching literacy and math on tablets.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 10, 2020

“Coding gives us another way to solve our problems,” Diane Nodell, the library media specialist, reminded them. They opened their iPads and within minutes were following arrows around the grid on their tablets, producing different colors with each set of directions. One did the work on paper, the other on their tablets.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 16, 2020

Some educators may think that the rise of technological tools is replacing professionals. Among the most used resources are software and applications that bring a full range of information, in addition to pedagogical and management tools. Here are 9 reasons why publishers should move to digital eBook libraries.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2019

“We are both pursuing the same goal,” says Sphero CEO Paul Berberian, which he describes as providing students with playful tools that nurture creativity as they learn to use and build with technology. But we have different ways of bringing that to life.” LittleBits takes a more barebones approach.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In addition, SEL tools and curricula are readily available through online platforms. Ann Levett was appointed Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools in June 2017. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 20, 2018

The inaugural Global Student Voice Film Fest launched in the fall of 2017 and was a chance for students ages 5-18 to get empowered, amplify their voices and flex their creative muscles. One group told the story from the perspective of a library book. All a student needs is a smartphone or tablet.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2018

It turns out the disc-shaped vacuum cleaner, which uses sensors to autonomously zip around homes is also a great tool to teach students about robotics and empathy. Payan has been teaching for seven years and has built up a library of about 200 audiobooks. The verdict: a Roomba. Image Credit: DonorsChoose.org.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools Software & Online ACHIEVE3000 & ICIVIC ( www.achieve3000.com Work faster than ever with user-suggested workflow enhancements that give easy access to essential tools and functions. CASIO CLASSPAD.NET ( classpad.net ) Casio’s ClassPad.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 13, 2019

Smartphones, tablets, and laptops had become a permanent requirement along with using technology in the classrooms by this time. The State appropriations per full-time student have fallen from an inflation-adjusted $8,489 in 2007 to $7,642 in 2017. Provide Access to K-12 Libraries.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Dr. Luvelle Brown was the 2017 New York State Superintendent of the Year. In 2017, the district opened MOSAIC, a personalized learning elementary school, and created the MyPath program, which allows high school students to create their own class. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. About the Presenters.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Purvis Thompson poses for a portrait at the Brooklyn Public Library after taking an anthropology class offered by Bard College on October 16, 2018. Bard College has opened a micro-college, offering associates degrees earned by attending classes at the Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza. CAROLINE PRESTON. By Sophie Margolin.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

Normally, many rural districts work with local libraries and businesses to provide students with WiFi hotspots. The presenters emphasized constant, consistent communication with all constituents, explaining what edtech tools the school is using, why they are using them, and the expectations for the students. About the Host.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

In addition to keeping student privacy and school budgets in mind, teachers also need to make sure that the tools work in the school’s technology environment. Similarly, when vetting tech tools, the contracts should include the district’s accessibility requirements. About the Host.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

For instance, one barrier to access was library cards. The school streamlined the process and included library card registration with overall school registration. The library staff constantly communicates with community leaders to find out how they can assist them; again, technology is the tool, not the end goal.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

As Superintendent of Fort Smith (AR) Public Schools from 2017-2020, Dr. Brubaker launched the district’s Vision 2023 strategic planning initiative, working extensively with stakeholders to identify and prioritize the district’s greatest needs. Brubaker has CoSN CETL certification and a Ph.D.

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techlearning

AUGUST 28, 2018

For teachers implementing an activity centers-based classroom, library, or makerspace, this new guide provides 10 lessons that embed the KIBO philosophy of “Build – Art – Code – Play” in student-directed, discovery-based learning experiences. It serves as an open platform on which students can envision and create their own robot.

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techlearning

MAY 22, 2018

From May through July, students across the state have free access to two FuelEd online learning tools, Stride™, an award-winning digital learning solution that rewards student progress with games, and Big Universe®, an online reading literacy platform featuring thousands of eBooks. Ryan, General Manager of Fuel Education.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. In 2017, just a week before Christmas, the New Media Consortium abruptly announced its immediate closure “because of apparent errors and omissions by its former Controller and Chief Financial Officer.” Good for you. But that’s not my job.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2018

The students’ and teachers’ needs evolve just as quickly as the technology, though, and educators want to make sure they are successfully using the tools they have while understanding the benefits of the next iterations. About ClassLink. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2017

When I was a student, I juggled different tools throughout my day—a paper notebook for history, a shared desktop for research, and a TI-83 for calculus. In the years since, the potential of computers has begun to replace the need for those various tools—what we did on that expensive calculator for example, can now be done with an app.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 27, 2017

Eventually, I wrote several grants to acquire a class set of netbooks, iPads and many other hardware tools to enhance my instruction. Out of almost 150 students polled back in 2011, only 6 indicated that they had no internet access at home, and 4 shared that they had no laptop, desktop or mobile phone/tablet to complete digital activities.

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Google Arts and Culture awarded as an AASL Best App for 2017, these experiences are available for desktop, Android and Apple devices. To participate, classrooms need access to mobile phones and virtual reality viewers like Cardboard and a tablet for the teacher guide. Kits are available. Most of these cost $4.95

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

Notably, in 2017 she was the first to testify in the landmark Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit that resulted in the court ordering the state to take immediate action to resolve deep inequities and barriers to education faced by at-risk students. Through it all, she has been a leading voice on ensuring students’ rights to a sufficient education.

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 17, 2019

It’s hard to imagine not fully realizing the potential for our mobile devices as learning tools. enhancing every-day learning experiences–media-rich annotations of historic places, libraries (shelves, books?), What are immersive technologies? Imagine the possibilities for. This one is both AR and AI) .

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edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Reexamining impact and use of edtech tools: Most schools are already collecting data on how frequently programs are used and the impact of the programs on student learning goals. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

She was a successful education leader in Virginia, and Texas before McGraw-Hill recruited her to lead their Urban Markets 2015-2017. By empowering students and staff to have a growth mindset through design thinking, while implementing digital tools, we better prepare them for the profound shifts that they will encounter in life.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. Juliet Chamber of Commerce “Wilsonian of the Year” award in 2017.

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2019

In 2017, Monsignor Paul Tighe may have been the only priest amidst a sea of techies at South by Southwest (SXSW), where he spoke about his past experience serving as Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications for the Catholic Church. Think “social media director” for the Catholic Church.) That has all changed today.

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EdTechnocation.com

DECEMBER 14, 2017

CoSpaces is a 3D/VR creation software accessible via the web on a computer or a mobile app on a tablet. It was designed with the classroom in mind, making it one of the easiest and most versatile 3D/VR creation tools for students of all ages. Thus, CoSpaces Edu was released during Summer 2017. What is CoSpaces Edu? per student).

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Edsurge

JULY 28, 2016

As I reflect on the upcoming 2016-2017 school year, I wonder how this negativity has affected my own 5th grade reading classroom. My learners needed choices that my physical book collection could not provide, and I need a way to bolster my library and give students more choices. What is available to my learners at school and at home?

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techlearning

AUGUST 23, 2018

Students benefit from access to a tool that will grow with them throughout their educational careers. WeVideo and SkoleTube first partnered in January 2017. Educators can confidently continue to plan and build video creation projects into their lessons and develop new project-based learning opportunities.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

He served as the 2017-18 president of the Washington Association of School Administrators. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. Webb holds a doctoral degree from Seattle University.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

In the fall of 2017, Marlon Styles became the proud superintendent of Ohio’s Middletown City School District. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. Marlon Styles. By Eileen Belastock.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Keep the conversation centered on how you’re helping the students rather than what educational tool someone else uses. And even when a program meets a school’s privacy standards, it may not be an effective education tool for its students. Under Dr. Gaines’ leadership, Mehlville is expanding opportunities for students.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

He co-authored the 2017 Rowman & Littlefield book The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today and the 2018 Rowman & Littlefield book Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable. Accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

For example, while Linson’s district avoided grants for most of their initiative, they knew that many teachers would need assistance using the new digital tools. Randy was a Tech & Learning Magazine runner-up for 2017 digital leaders. The district was one of three schools recognized nationally by ISTE for its digital badge program.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

Most recently, Dr. Muzzey earned his National Superintendent certification from AASA in 2017. ClassLink® OneClick® includes a library of over 5,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google, Office 365, and Dropbox cloud drives. Louis; and an Ed.D. in education from Maryville University of St.

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