Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Those days are over: 2017 was OER’s breakthrough year. That happened in 2017. Meanwhile, at least 70 OER-related bills were introduced in more than half the country’s state legislatures in 2017. But it never seemed to gain broader adoption beyond that group of pioneers. Ohio University is doing the same.

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OER Tools Industry LMS 136

Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

It is integrated classroom tools for students and teachers and powerful transparency for families and school leaders. Otus is an interesting product, created by educators. It combines the best features of a learning management system, assessment management and data management into one.

Assessment 136

Assessment Data LMS Learning Analytics 136

Bryan Alexander

JULY 20, 2017

They indicate the richness of today’s unfolding LMS discussion, and help illuminate where things might be headed. Text question from Sonja Strahl: Community question – Will the community you were discussing be available for only those with Moodle as their LMS (for both creation of OER and use of OER)?

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Moodle LMS OER Blackboard 40

Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Where do you hope education technology will go in 2017? Technology in higher education on the eve of 2017 is at a crossroads. If 2016 was the year of “unbundling” college, my hope is the “the place we will go” in 2017 will be the unbundling of higher-ed tech. What aspects of curriculum or community might get us there?

EdTech 87

EdTech LMS Data System 87

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Sean Wybrant, 2017 Colorado Teacher of the Year, has students building virtual reality and augmented reality experiences. ” PowerSchool is my only recommended SIS and LMS. Reprinted from Colorado Teacher of the Year 2017 Bio. They are programming in advanced ways with a full motion capture lab. Listen to the Show.

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LMS Company Twitter Assessment 217

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Our transition to personalized learning has been an exhilarating journey that picked up even more momentum through our work with Education Elements beginning in the 2017-18 school year. Canvas is our learning management system (LMS) and provides a framework for our blended learning environment. Intentional design.

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Personalized Learning Tools EdTech Future Ready 110

Edsurge

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Here are EdSurge’s top stories of 2017 in chronological order—a healthy dose of optimism and skepticism, words of encouragement and caution for the year ahead. From Google and Microsoft’s LMS-like collaboration system to Apple’s device manager, here’s a handy guide to all things Classroom.

Khan Academy 81

Khan Academy EdTech LMS Trends 81

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 28, 2017

While there are some rather premature concerns that AI will someday replace teaching , it is a tool that we should now see in a positive way. However, technology which incorporates AI can be used to automatically mark tests, and recommendations can be flagged on the areas which students might need extra help with.

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Gamification Learning Personalized Learning System 150

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Loble: A lot of districts have poor data integration between their learning management system (LMS) and student information system. And then every time a new SIS or LMS update happens, teachers have to check—is the data moving effectively? In August 2017, about 25 percent of support tickets in Canvas were about SIS data integration.

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Data LMS How To System 134

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

On the EdSurge Product Index alone, 56 products self-identify and fall into the LMS category. And with certain established companies like Pearson pulling out of the LMS ranks , where do you start? For many users, a complex platform is a huge hurdle to get over—and for educators, an overly-complicated LMS is a non-starter.

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System LMS Schoology Social Media 104

Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2016

Technology is a powerful tool that keeps students engaged and enhances learning. The 1,000+ sessions were packed full with information about innovative learning environments, communication and collaboration tools, online resources, and many many more learning opportunities. The NEO team was super excited to be part of ISTE 2016.

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BYOD Conference LMS Meeting 162

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Sometimes an LMS discussion will help and other times integrating with another tool can be beneficial. Look for Part 2 of this post soon, with tech tools for PBL in a blended learning environment. How do teachers and students learn about and employ these tools?

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

edWeb.net

AUGUST 4, 2023

The panelists delved into several key themes, encompassing an exploration of the CITES framework’s essence, a spotlight on its leadership tools, and insights from districts that have successfully embraced the framework in their educational settings. Sharon Smith, Director of Special Education at Hampton Township School District (PA).

Technology 86

Technology Assistive Technology LMS System 86

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2016

I reviewed mysimpleshow , a new tool that is getting a lot of buzz, and then asked them to share how their digital tool addresses this burgeoning interest in video. Teachers can impact and engage their students while learning about new technology tools at the same time. A topic I get a lot of questions on lately is videos.

Video 150

Video How To LMS Flipped Classroom 150

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2019

based developer of a communication and collaboration tool popular among K-12 educators. A mother of two, Kim reflected on how her children interacted on digital tools, recalling how her normally shy daughter became more engaged with her teachers after getting a school-issued email account. million and revenue of $1 million in 2017.

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Edmodo LMS Company Google 104

Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

These needn’t be boring text messages, but via a bespoke app or even the school LMS , that can send gamified notifications of grades, points, results, reminders and notifications of shared content from other students. This study found that in 2017, 71% of teens claimed to either own or have use of a smartphone.

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Smartphone Classroom Tablets Mobile Learning 150

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2022

Rachelle is a blogger for Getting Smart, Defined Learning, District Administration, NEO LMS, and the STEM Informer with Newsweek. And then, in other cases, some students who don't necessarily want to speak up in front of the class using tools like that enable you to record a message. Rachelle Dene Poth - Bio As Submitted.

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Course Strategy Classroom EdTech 357

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2017

Because Mix uses audio and video tools to communicate ideas, students are eager to view the resulting lessons, making it a perfect addition to a blended learning program. Click and you’ll find the features that have made Mix a new favorite digital tool with so many educators. How to get started.

Microsoft 179

Microsoft Blended Learning Digital Citizenship LMS 179

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. Now you’re excited about how Hyperdocs and this interactivity is being built into other tools.

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Moodle Google Twitter Tools 296

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In early 2017, organizations that have focused on digital learning came together to better leverage their strengths and capacities for a common goal: improving student success. As the conversation continued, Joosten discussed the importance of design in online course development, a primary finding in the scan.

Trends 203

Trends Digital Learning Learning Secondary 203

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

Listen to this Spanish teacher talk about using these awesome tools in her classroom and in classrooms around the world. Rachelle is a columnist for Getting Smart, Edutopia, Defined Learning and NEO LMS. With this episode, I've created a new format for the show notes and look forward to hearing your feedback.

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Microsoft Technology Conference Classroom 260

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

I glanced at the clock for the third time in five minutes and realized I still had two hours left of my training on Canvas, our new learning management system (LMS). My district signed a large contract with Canvas in 2016, and as a result, a two-day training on the LMS became a requirement for almost everyone on staff.

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LMS Training Blended Learning Groups 89

Neo LMS

JUNE 8, 2017

She always used to say, referring to her scissors: A great tool does half the job for you. A great tool does half the job for you.” This post was originally published on Microsoft UK Schools blog , May 5, 2017. Because apparently you can’t cut wool or jeans with the same scissors you use for silk. appeared first on NEO BLOG.

Technology 150

Technology Outcomes Gamification Software 150

Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

Only 3% of teachers in high-poverty level schools said that their students had the digital tools necessary to complete homework assignments, compared to 52% of teachers in more affluent schools. Between September 2016 and May 2017 the program donated 1,600 computers and 870 4G mobile hotspots to low-income families in Denver, Colorado.

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Examples Accessibility Broadband Mobility 150

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

Students spend more time in school, the staffing model is focused on building teacher capacity and includes tiered levels of educators, and the school uses a home-grown technology tool, Cortex , which was built in-house by Mote, a technologist by trade. In 2014, Mote built Cortex, a web-based SIS and LMS platform.

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LMS Classroom Assessment Robotics 111

Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2017

In a new partnership involving six colleges around the world, a team of researchers built OnTask, a software tool that allows professors to organize and pre-write email communications with students. Pardo piloted OnTask in March 2017 at the Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference in Vancouver. “We

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Software Competency Based Learning Learning Analytics LMS 102

Neo LMS

JUNE 13, 2019

Computers have been used to grade and produce multiple choice tests and assessments for a while, but AI technology has advanced those tools to now being able to assess and grade essays.

Classroom 255

Classroom Software Assessment EdTech 255

Neo LMS

MARCH 8, 2018

Overall, in 2017, the national grade was a C-average, scoring a 74.2. According to the study 2017 saw Massachusetts takes first place among the states (for the third year in a row), with a B score of 86.5. When asked: Which of the following school-provided tools do educators and students use most frequently for instructional purposes?

Education 150

Education Chromebook Laptops Study 150

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2017

This unique approach combines a Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), Assessment Suite, and more into one classroom that shares data and has one login for teachers and students. Come by and see me at ISTE with PowerSchool on Monday June 26th, 2017 at 4 p.m. This is a sponsored content episode.

Classroom 89

Classroom LMS Microsoft Company 89

Neo LMS

JULY 9, 2019

Research (such as, a 2017 study by T. Since children have access to financial technology and digital tools both at school and at home, they’re able to feel more in control of their own learning process. Benefits of teaching finance with edtech.

Technology 284

Technology Education Analysis Study 284

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2018

According to the 2017 PWC Global CEO survey , human capital was among CEO’s top-three business priorities—alongside developing digital and technology capabilities. He says these platforms are replacing the traditional corporate LMS, as employees increasingly “learn in the flow of work.” The share of U.S.

Education 123

Education Company Coursera Policies 123

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

As momentum for digital learning builds, some districts—80 percent according to the 2017 Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) K12 IT Leadership Survey Report —are using open educational resources (OER), which the U.S. Explore cataloging options within those platforms.

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OER CMS Guidelines Digital Learning 99

Neo LMS

AUGUST 16, 2018

Music therapy is used in children with auditory processing disorders, but it can be an effective learning tool to help all growing learners improve cognition as well. Learning to play a musical instrument, according to Dr. Nina Kraus during a 2017 Scientific Learning Corporation presentation , improves a child’s ability to read.

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Exercises Elementary Tools Classroom 170

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

If you are in the EdTech space, you are probably aware of LTI standards support and how important it is to ensure that ebooks in your learning management system (LMS) reach your audience easily in as few steps as possible, under correct authentication. They further upload it to the client LMS for review. What is LTI?

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eBook LMS Mobility Course 97

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The lab has built an LMS called GradeCraft that allows faculty to structure and deliver courses like a game. “We GradeCraft is an award-winning, game-oriented LMS designed to boost student engagement and motivation. Our goal really is about selling the pedagogy and not selling the tool. Gameful Design.

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Course LMS Assessment Video 60

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Professors can easily integrate the platform into an LMS, allow students to engage with one another and course material online, and faculty see data on how student are learning. Education writer Phil Hill covered the privacy issue and college objections to it last year: “Faculty assign usage of Piazza, often as required course tool.

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Learning Analytics Education Learning Data 94

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At the postsecondary level, more than 15% of students were enrolled exclusively online in 2017. Using complex passwords, installing antivirus software on all devices, and eschewing public WiFi in favor of more secure channels are simple security tools that should be part of every student’s arsenal.

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Learning Student Data Privacy Data Software 254