The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 30, 2019

Today we take a dive into digital equity and the issues we should all consider — and it is not just those with poverty who may not have access. EdTech Leaders’ Beliefs: How are K-5 teachers supported with the integration of computer science in K-5 classrooms? Technology, Knowledge and Learning. What are those issues?

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Neo LMS

MAY 19, 2020

Education is a constantly evolving sphere, but the introduction and integration of technology have changed it forever. Learning” now takes on a different meaning, with technology redefining who can learn, who can teach, and how each can do it differently. Education technology and the future of Higher Ed. According to The U.S.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Here is where the reach, flexibility, and familiarity of educational technology (edtech) can be leveraged. Among the many potential benefits of edtech use in SEL is cultivating students’ agency in their own learning experiences. Heartbeat works by regularly asking students to react to accessible prompts (e.g., “I

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 09/13/2019 - 12:12.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2018

ISTE 2018: 5 Best Practices for Adhering to Federal Privacy Laws. Wed, 06/27/2018 - 13:44. With connected technology now being used in the majority of U.S. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! You don’t want to be using unvetted technologies on your school network.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

TCEA 2018: Tech Upgrades Begin with Professional Development. Wed, 02/07/2018 - 17:28. The foundation to Aldine Independent School District ’s recent massive technology and classroom upgrades was cemented by first supporting teachers and administrators. Every one of our schools had only two access points.”.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 26, 2019

With more than 4 billion users now connected to the internet, 50% of the global population (Forbes, December 2018), it is not surprising that the education sector has embraced devices and software to interact, engage, and enhance the learning environment for students. These deals would have been public market statistics in the past.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

Technology Is Key for Boosting Classroom Equity. Mon, 06/18/2018 - 17:46. Innovations in technology may be the key in establishing an equal playing field for students struggling to catch up to their peers. . SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

CoSN 2018: Broadband and Cybersecurity Are Top IT Concerns. Tue, 03/13/2018 - 09:56. Cybersecurity and broadband/network capacity are tied for the top priorities for IT leaders in 2018, while budget constraints were marked as one of the most pressing challenges for a fourth straight year. meghan.bogardu…. Content Subtype.

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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.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

CoSN 2018: How Your District Can Prepare for an E-Rate Audit. Thu, 03/15/2018 - 09:58. Cruzan was joined by LaShona Dickerson, technology director for Lafayette Parish School System in Louisiana, to give CoSN attendees tips on how to better plan for E-rate funding and avoid unnecessary audits. Now every school has access.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2018

Towson University Partners with Baltimore County Public Schools to Recycle Technology. Thu, 04/05/2018 - 10:47. For universities looking to get rid of old technology, there are a number of ways to recycle it safely ; however, the best way involves keeping it in the community. meghan.bogardu….

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

4 Ways K–12 Can Maximize the Impact of Immersive Technology in the Classroom. Thu, 09/13/2018 - 08:51. Immersive technologies such as virtual reality and 3D scanning are becoming so hot that educators across the country are beginning to roll them out for students of all ages. Education technology purchasing is similar.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

From the use of 1:1 technology to enabling students to learn authentically, these really are incredible times to teach and learn. On the one hand, they have the traditional methods of accessing content and assessing what students have learned. Technology isn’t necessary to do any type of formative assessment.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2018

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in an edtech company’s board meeting, or what keeps founders up at night, here was your chance to find out. Here were the tips that the mock board members, comprised of education technology investors and founders, had to offer. The same principle applies to edtech companies.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. As part of the change, the Washington, D.C.-based

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 17, 2019

Technology is fast reshaping the education landscape. The Journal’s 2018 Teaching with Technology Survey reveals that 87% of educators , agree that technology has positively impacted their ability to teach. From using YouTube to learning platforms , technology is increasingly enmeshed with the modern classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:53. School principals value using technology for learning because of its ability to help empower learning and address the educational inequities inherent in today’s education system . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools should start to configure their networks in the age of mobile devices and IoT!

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

It should not be news that technology plays a major role in modern education because it is used in almost every school across the United States. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? . Schools Need to Plan Before Integrating Technology. 1 priority. .

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Through this work, we see powerful examples of innovation across education — from students creating their own virtual reality (VR) films, to researchers working with technology developers to improve edtech efficacy, to educators rethinking their own professional development with the use of micro-credentials.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Modern edtech such as an intelligent learning platform (ILP) can help you achieve this by creating a personalized learning environment. . With the help of edtech, students to learn at their own pace and focus on their specific goals. Moreover, even before the pandemic, educational institutions were eager to adopt edtech.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2019

Some of the conclusions may not come as a surprise in the Omidyar Network’s report on what works in scaling education technology in different regions worldwide. Long-term planning and investment in infrastructure for widespread and improved access to the internet and mobile devices is critical. Take Chile, for instance.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2018

Technologies Schools Must Have to Stop Ransomware. Wed, 08/15/2018 - 11:11. Ransomware works in several ways, but all of them prevent access or use of computing resources until a ransom is paid. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! eli.zimmerman_9856. by Karen Scarfone.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

Schools are following suit: Technavio’s “ Artificial Intelligence Market in the US Education Sector 2018-2022 ” report predicts a nearly 48 percent growth rate for AI tools over the next three years. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools have adopted AI in 2019. The challenge? Separating market interest from authentic impact.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Wed, 10/24/2018 - 13:49. At some schools, science, technology, engineering and math are being incorporated into the overall classroom curriculum in all grades, while others are creating courses designated for STEM learning. Makerspaces have also become a way to create easily accessible STEM learning opportunities. .

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 12:56. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how libraries can use makerspaces to teach STEM! It’s a coffeehouse feel, warm and inviting,” Superintendent Shawn Bishop told EdTech for a previous story. Makerspaces encourage students to explore and create using science, technology, engineering and math concepts.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:35. The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Individual Classroom Technology Use. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Fri, 09/21/2018 - 16:57. Schools utilizing education technology may need to double down on cybersecurity as collections of student data become more common targets for cybercriminals, announces the Federal Bureau of Investigations in an alert , Tuesday. FBI Issues Warning for K–12 Schools on Student Data Privacy. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

But families wanted their younger kids to have access to age-appropriate classes on the tutoring site, too. Families wanted access to games and content designed for their younger kids. It’s less surprising to me now, as a parent of a 3-year-old—their ability to pick up new technology and adapt,” Nathoo says.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Each and every year, top-notch education technology found- hers are passed over by investors—to the detriment of an industry in need of disruption and new ideas. But like their peers in other industries, edtech found- hers obtain a disproportionately tiny slice of overall investment capital. Out of 575 unicorns. It’s good for business.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Want to start an esports program at a K–12 school? Since then, access to personal computers and the internet as well as other advancements in technology have supported esports’ growth into a substantial industry with professional teams, high-stakes competitions, team sponsorships and more. by Snow White.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone. But, we must be careful not to conflate some of these very specific problems with technology as a whole.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2020

Here are some edtech pandemic pivots to watch. Right now, it’s people with privilege who can access this,” he acknowledges. A sizable chunk of its business—which generated more than $65 million in revenue, per its 2018 tax filing—comes from in-person summer training institutes, attended by upwards of 40,000 educators each year.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 27, 2018

Fri, 04/27/2018 - 08:24. Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) spaces are popping up in schools all over the U.S., SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! 3D modeling is a staple skill in a lot of industries,” he says in a previous EdTech article. jena.passut_7651.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Tue, 04/03/2018 - 14:43. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Among parents surveyed, 7 in 10 say that their child’s future success depends on them developing technology-use skills, which is also central to a ­personalized-learning model. meghan.bogardu…. Teachers in the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Fri, 06/08/2018 - 09:51. Teachers and administrators at K–12 schools recognize the positive impact of parent engagement on student achievement, so many schools and districts now leverage technology to power better and more meaningful relationships with parents and families. . Make Information Easy to Access With the Cloud.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Thu, 09/27/2018 - 15:46. But what exactly is a competency-based education system, and what role does technology play in the design and support of this system? MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out where teachers can turn to fund personalized learning initiatives! Classroom Technology Strengthens Competency-Based Assessment.

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