2018, EdTech, Google and Learning

TCEA 2018: Get More Out of Google Docs By Adding Videos, Images

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

TCEA 2018: Get More Out of Google Docs By Adding Videos, Images. Wed, 02/07/2018 - 14:09. For Mesha Daniel, Google Docs is more than just a word processor. “It It makes teaching easier,” the innovative learning specialist for Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso said during a Feb. meghan.bogardu….

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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today , co-authored with Eric Sheninger and published by ASCD, was released in June 2017. About Thomas C.

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Closed Schools Shine Light on the Value of Edtech Coaches

Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2020

Multiple surveys (for example, this 2018 survey from PWC ) report that many teachers in the United States do not have enough experience, resources, or training to use technology in the most effective ways, especially in low-income schools. Edtech coaches are familiar with your teachers’ and students’ tech skills.

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TCEA 2018: Small Steps Lead to Big Wins in Blended Learning

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

TCEA 2018: Small Steps Lead to Big Wins in Blended Learning. Fri, 02/09/2018 - 10:21. There are an ocean of possibilities with blended learning, so it’s best to dip your toes in the water rather than jumping in and drowning, according to an expert who spoke Feb. The Station Rotation Eases Teachers in to Blended Learning.

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CUE 2018: 4 Ways Google Forms Create Efficiencies for Teachers and Administrators

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

CUE 2018: 4 Ways Google Forms Create Efficiencies for Teachers and Administrators. Thu, 03/15/2018 - 14:37. For educators, Google Forms are an integral component of facilitating personalized and adaptive learning. at a March 15 session at the Spring CUE 2018 conference. meghan.bogardu….

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Boom Cards: Engagement for Learning from a Distance

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter During distance learning, some teachers have found a new way to engage students — Boom Cards. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Sponsor: My friend Kasey Bell writes the Shake Up Learning Blog.

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8 Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers has several online professional development options to check out: GSuite for Teachers , Teaching History with Technology , and Practical Edtech Coaching. Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018. Date: January 2, 2018. It can be collaborative ala Google Docs style.

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TCEA 2018: How to Incorporate 3D Printing into Any Lesson Plan

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

TCEA 2018: How to Incorporate 3D Printing into Any Lesson Plan. Thu, 02/08/2018 - 11:00. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! The 3D printer is a really great tool for kinesthetic learners ,” said Gladney-Lemon, referring to students who learn through physical activity.

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10 Edtech Tools to Try in 2018

EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 28, 2018

The EdTech industry continues to grow with new products. These edtech products are available to educators and school administrators. Each one can make a big difference in your teaching and your students learning. Here’s a complete list of must-try Edtech Resources and Technology Tools for Teachers: BOOK CREATOR.

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How to Engage Kids in Distance Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2020

Today, Mary Howard, a sixth-grade science teacher in New York, talks about how we can engage kids in distance learning. Whatever happens, online learning will play a huge role in our teaching. What better way to understand online learning than to take your summer PD online through Advancement Courses?

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CUE 2018: How 4 California Principals Scaled Up Tech Integration

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

CUE 2018: How 4 California Principals Scaled Up Tech Integration. Fri, 03/16/2018 - 09:29. From creating inventive professional development programs to pioneering new technologies, four California principals told the crowd at the Spring CUE 2018 conference how administrators can support technology integration. meghan.bogardu….

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Google Jamboard 2021 with Tom Mullaney

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

One of the most popular shows of 2018 was with Tom Mullaney on Google Jamboard so we’ve updated it for 2021! In this show, Tom shows us how teachers are using Google Jamboard, why it is so popular, and how you can use it to teach. Google Jamboard 2021 – Hot Tips with Tom Mullaney. Let’s Jam!

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4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018. Fri, 01/19/2018 - 11:48. The classroom of the future isn’t far from becoming a reality in 2018. 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! meghan.bogardu….

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CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development. Fri, 03/16/2018 - 16:13. Meghan Cortez (@megbcortez) March 16, 2018. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! meghan.bogardu…. When Tulare Joint Union High School District (Calif.)

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CUE 2018: Educators to Explore the Ins and Outs of Tech Integration

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

CUE 2018: Educators to Explore the Ins and Outs of Tech Integration. Fri, 02/16/2018 - 14:59. Thankfully, conferences are the perfect place to learn more about the craft and develop valuable communities. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! meghan.bogardu…. Content Subtype.

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Q&A: Lea(R)n CEO Karl Rectanus on Lessons Learned From the Top 40 EdTech Tools

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Q&A: Lea(R)n CEO Karl Rectanus on Lessons Learned From the Top 40 EdTech Tools. Tue, 10/23/2018 - 09:46. Lear(R)n , the company behind the digital LearnPlatform, has recently released its second annual EdTech Top 40 list , which includes everything from assessment tools to operational platforms. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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TCEA 2018: 3 Tips to Create More Exciting Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

TCEA 2018: 3 Tips to Create More Exciting Professional Development. Thu, 02/08/2018 - 16:53. Dembo, the former Director of Learning Communities for Discovery Education , offered his tricks for revving up training sessions and faculty meetings by encouraging attendees to walk and chat with one another. And you learn a ton.”.

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TCEA 2018: Tech Upgrades Begin with Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

TCEA 2018: Tech Upgrades Begin with Professional Development. Wed, 02/07/2018 - 17:28. Jena Passut (@JPassut) February 7, 2018. “We SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! EdTech will feature articles on breakout sessions and the latest trends from TCEA 2018.

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ISTE 2018: Where I?ll Be Presenting and Joining in the Learning #iste18

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2018

My schedule for the Edtech Event of the Year! ISTE 2018 is here again. I’ve been going most years since 2006 and while it overwhelms me, it is truly an awesome learning experience. This post is full of resources to get the most of your ISTE 2018 experience whether you are there (or not.). ISTE 2018 hashtags.

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Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms. Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:36. The Economist Intelligence Unit, with some help from Google for Education , explored the critical role of technology in the classroom in the recently released report, “ Fostering exploration and excellence in 21st century schools.” CDW Segment.

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CoSN 2018: K–12 Innovators Explore the New Age of Tech

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

CoSN 2018: K–12 Innovators Explore the New Age of Tech. Wed, 02/14/2018 - 14:40. at the CoSN 2018 Annual Conference. With the theme of exponential change, thought leaders and presenters at the conference will focus on how to design learning for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech.

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Bethany Petty: Using Edtech to Enhance Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 1, 2018

Education technology must enhance learning. Using Edtech to Enhance Learning. Date: May 1, 2018. Vicki: Using technology to enhance learning. Today we’re talking to Bethany Petty, the author of [link] and her upcoming book, Illuminate: Technology Enhanced Learning. If it doesn’t, why use it? Listen Now.

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3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12

EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? Schoology recently released a report on the 2018-2019 state of digital learning in K–12 schools. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 05/06/2019 - 09:49.

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Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Kasey Bell teaches us eight great ways to use Google Slides. From stop motion to video controls and cool add-ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools – Google Slides. Kasey Bell’s Google Certification courses are open for enrollment from May 28 until June 10, 2018.

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Year in Review: Our Top Edtech Business Stories of 2018

Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

And we’re filing stories that capture the essence of the edtech industry in 2018. Apple and Google continue to up the ante in their quest to win adoption in classrooms. But the edtech industry has hit some bumps along the way, wrestling with collateral concerns from the public spotlight over data privacy and security.

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The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. Sun, 04/29/2018 - 20:12. Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. Google’s education solutions just keep expanding. Thankfully, there’s Alice Keeler, a Google Certified Teacher and self-described super-nerd. Keller ISD Digital Learning Blog.

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10 Hits and 10 Misses for 2018

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 8, 2019

Edtech Reviews. Here they are–my top 10 of 2018 (though I’ve skipped any that have to do with website reviews and tech tips because they’re covered in separate posts): Top Ten Hits. 4 Great Alternatives to Google Classroom. Learning Strategies for your Classroom. Dear Otto Help Column. Lesson plans.

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CoSN 2018: 10 Tips for Running IT in a Small School District

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 14, 2018

CoSN 2018: 10 Tips for Running IT in a Small School District. Wed, 03/14/2018 - 13:49. Your team has to understand that teaching and learning comes first and you’re there to support that. Battaglia said she often visits schools and offers tips on Google Chrome or Microsoft Word while chatting with staff or teachers. “

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Pandemic Spurs Changes in the Edtech Schools Use, From the Classroom to the Admin Office

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Market data and services firm MDR has updated a wide-ranging survey it last fielded in 2018 about teachers and tech, and the resulting report, “How 2020 Shifted Perceptions of Technology in the Classroom,” illustrates how COVID-19’s disruptions have upended some edtech trends and accelerated others.

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Modern Classrooms and Personalized Learning Are the Perfect Pair

EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Modern Classrooms and Personalized Learning Are the Perfect Pair. Mon, 07/02/2018 - 14:22. This is an example of a modern learning environment , and in an ideal world, students here receive personalized instruction that results in better classroom performance. . Our goal is to enhance learning, and it works.

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How to Create a Click and Learn Digital Calendar

Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Tis the season to inspire active learning with a click and learn digital countdown calendar! Tis the season to inspire active learning with a click and learn digital countdown calendar! Benjamin Franklin. The holidays are here!

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What to Expect from Securly in 2018

Securly

JANUARY 9, 2018

2018 here we come! Classroom works in conjunction with Google Classroom, helping teachers keep students on track to maximize the benefits of EdTech. We accomplished a lot this past year , and are excited to share our new products with you soon. They can track assignments and whitelist/blacklist sites.

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How Makerspaces in Schools Help Students Learn to Code

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

How Makerspaces in Schools Help Students Learn to Code. Fri, 09/28/2018 - 10:10. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out what professional development your teachers need to run a successful makerspace ! MORE FROM EDTECH: Read how educators are incorporating computer science into their curriculum ! eli.zimmerman_9856.

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How K–12 Schools Can Get Started with Blended Learning

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

How K–12 Schools Can Get Started with Blended Learning. Mon, 10/29/2018 - 09:41. Blended learning classrooms often move seamlessly between online and offline activities, so don’t cancel those copier maintenance contracts quite yet. Blended learning has helped me become a more effective and efficient educator.

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8 Steps to Create a Successful Modern Learning Space

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 5, 2018

8 Steps to Create a Successful Modern Learning Space. Mon, 03/05/2018 - 08:46. Modern learning spaces can have a big impact on both students and teachers. One quick way to tell whether modern learning environment improvements will truly transform teaching and learning is to look at the classroom layout.

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5 Tips That Foster Collaborative Professional Learning

EdTech Magazine

MAY 25, 2018

5 Tips That Foster Collaborative Professional Learning. Fri, 05/25/2018 - 14:29. Leveraging new technology for professional learning requires some creative thinking — and it also takes money. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Ensure that the Technology Enhances Learning.

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Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality. Mon, 09/24/2018 - 12:00. Imagine the perfect learning environment for your students. Would your students be engaged, energetic and enthusiastic about learning in this new environment? MORE FROM EDTECH: What is a modern learning environment and why do teachers like it?

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#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments. Wed, 02/21/2018 - 10:10. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! EDTECH: #ICE18 is right around the corner. EDTECH: What does #ICE18 have to offer attendees that is different from last year?

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Tech for 2018: 10 things worth trying this year

Ditch That Textbook

JANUARY 10, 2018

Here are some new -- and familiar -- ones to try in 2018. Tech tool options continue to grow. There's a lot out there. Icons via TheNounProject.com)The joy of teaching in the 21st century is that there's so much available for teachers and students to use.Sadly, that's also the frightening, crippling thing about it.There's so […].

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K–12 Professional Development Is Critical, So Make It Count

EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

While most teachers believe district leaders view professional development as a priority, some say the instruction they’re offered could be more effective, according to a survey from Corwin, Learning Forward and the National Education Association. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools can gamify professional development.

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Google Classroom Updates K–12 Teachers Should Know

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2018

Google Classroom Updates K–12 Teachers Should Know. Wed, 08/29/2018 - 12:16. Earlier this summer, at the annual ISTE conference , Google announced it would be launching a slew of new applications and updates to the company’s premiere education web service, Google Classroom, alongside the new Acer Chromebook Tab 10.

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STEM Helps Students Launch into the Future

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:10. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools and companies are partnering to prepare their students for a digitally driven workforce! We’re teaching computational skills by having students break large problems into a sequence of smaller, more manageable ones,” Land says tells EdTech. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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4 EdTech Ways to Differentiate in a Student-Centered Classroom

The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Co-Written with my friend and business partner Shaelynn Farnsworth In all the work that Shaelynn and I do with teachers across the US and beyond we see educators creating amazing learning environments for students. From the use of 1:1 technology to enabling students to learn authentically, these really are incredible times to teach and learn.

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Top K–12 Tech Tools for Teaching STEM

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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TCEA 2018: Get More Out of Google Docs By Adding Videos, Images

US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

Trending Sources

Closed Schools Shine Light on the Value of Edtech Coaches

TCEA 2018: Small Steps Lead to Big Wins in Blended Learning

CUE 2018: 4 Ways Google Forms Create Efficiencies for Teachers and Administrators

Boom Cards: Engagement for Learning from a Distance

8 Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018

TCEA 2018: How to Incorporate 3D Printing into Any Lesson Plan

10 Edtech Tools to Try in 2018

How to Engage Kids in Distance Learning

CUE 2018: How 4 California Principals Scaled Up Tech Integration

Google Jamboard 2021 with Tom Mullaney

4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development

CUE 2018: Educators to Explore the Ins and Outs of Tech Integration

Q&A: Lea(R)n CEO Karl Rectanus on Lessons Learned From the Top 40 EdTech Tools

TCEA 2018: 3 Tips to Create More Exciting Professional Development

TCEA 2018: Tech Upgrades Begin with Professional Development

ISTE 2018: Where I?ll Be Presenting and Joining in the Learning #iste18

Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms

CoSN 2018: K–12 Innovators Explore the New Age of Tech

Bethany Petty: Using Edtech to Enhance Learning

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12

Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

Year in Review: Our Top Edtech Business Stories of 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs

10 Hits and 10 Misses for 2018

CoSN 2018: 10 Tips for Running IT in a Small School District

Pandemic Spurs Changes in the Edtech Schools Use, From the Classroom to the Admin Office

Modern Classrooms and Personalized Learning Are the Perfect Pair

How to Create a Click and Learn Digital Calendar

What to Expect from Securly in 2018

How Makerspaces in Schools Help Students Learn to Code

How K–12 Schools Can Get Started with Blended Learning

8 Steps to Create a Successful Modern Learning Space

5 Tips That Foster Collaborative Professional Learning

Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality

#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments

Tech for 2018: 10 things worth trying this year

K–12 Professional Development Is Critical, So Make It Count

Google Classroom Updates K–12 Teachers Should Know

STEM Helps Students Launch into the Future

4 EdTech Ways to Differentiate in a Student-Centered Classroom

Top K–12 Tech Tools for Teaching STEM

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