Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“The educators who had the greatest impact on me as a youth recognized my personhood by actively developing a relationship with me, challenged their explicit and implicit biases in visible ways, and valued multiple perspectives within their classroom.” – Maima Chea Simmons, Black Girls’ Literacies. 2019; Kleekamp & Zapata, 2018).

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 12, 2018

To have the learners get to know me as an educator. These are the activities I used on the first day of school with my 2018 gifted classes of 2nd to 6th grade students (some similar to past beginning of the year activities and some new ones): Thumball Ice Breaker. Example prompts include: Three Wishes. Happiest Memory.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2018

ISTE 2018 is here again. This post is full of resources to get the most of your ISTE 2018 experience whether you are there (or not.). ISTE 2018 hashtags. The folks over at Edublogger have created an epic remote participation guide for ISTE 2018. Where I’m Presenting at ISTE 2018. NotAtIste Google+ Community.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Happy holidays, and thank you for tuning into our 2018 countdown!]. From shifts in school choice to student assessments to online learning, the educational landscape is constantly evolving. Below, experts from various areas of the education industry share trends that will help shape K-12 education in 2018.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 18, 2018

It’s been quite a year for education news, not that you’d know that by listening to much of the ed-tech industry (press). 2018 was a year of ongoing and increased hate speech and bullying – racism and anti-Semitism – on campuses and online. And on and on and on.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. What should educators learn from 2018 and where are we going next year? For 2018, consider four that caught my attention.

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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. And with digital natives such as Gen Zers moving into the higher education sphere, the need for new learning methods such as interactivity is pushing technology to the forefront of education and its leadership.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12. Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:53. A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

This makes looking ahead at 2018 exciting because there is so much opportunity for districts and educators to elevate their curriculum with innovation right at their fingertips. The most hopeful potential impact of 2018’s edtech landscape is the opportunity for nurturing skills that will help students succeed in the future of work.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

K–12 Educators Embrace Ingenuity and Adaptation to Prepare Students for the Future. The World Economic Forum predicts, for example, major disruptions in the world of work. It’s also close to home for educators, who are tasked with preparing the next generation of professionals. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 13:59.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

How to Deal with the Crumbling Educational Infrastructure. Wed, 12/12/2018 - 13:33. For example, in the midst of a larger set of investments, Owensboro (Ky.) David Hutchins is vice president of higher education and K–12 education for CDW•G, a leading technology provider to government and education.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2018

Higher Education and K–12 Form Partnerships to Help Educators and Learners. Wed, 05/16/2018 - 10:46. When K–12 schools need help, they often find it with higher education experts. It also helps us as a school of education. K–12 and College Educators Use Data in Evolving Partnerships. jena.passut_7651.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. Lauren Lichtman Head of Strategy & Partnerships Learning Equality Learning Equality offers educational opportunities for the 2.6

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Every day at Digital Promise, we work with leading educators, researchers, and developers across the country to help close the Digital Learning Gap and improve learning for all. We hope to share some of these examples at the SXSW and SXSW EDU conferences in March 2018 – but first, we need your help.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education. Mon, 11/12/2018 - 13:21. School districts have already seen some of these tools enter the educational space, with innovations such as AI-enabled teaching assistant programs and advanced data collection and analysis to improve student assessments. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Rider oversees career and technical education in Allen Parish, a region of rural Louisiana known for pine forests and the state’s largest casino. About 85 percent of high school graduates in 2019 had taken at least one course in career and technical education, or CTE. Louisiana bet big on career education.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2018

Microsoft Unveils New Tech to Create Personalized, Immersive Education. Wed, 01/31/2018 - 11:41. Earlier this month on its education blog , Microsoft unveiled a number of new products and services to assist educators in creating more personalized experiences and immersive lessons. meghan.bogardu….

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In many cases, without even realizing it, educators plan their curriculum without considering whether it includes the diverse backgrounds and identities of their students. 9,16] If educators are unaware how to teach and support multicultural students, they will fail to reach a significant portion of their school. Sources : Gay, G.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 17, 2022

Here’s the introductory piece of the discussion: Men are abandoning higher education in such numbers that they now trail female college students by record levels. This education gap, which holds at both two- and four-year colleges, has been slowly widening for 40 years. Department of Education. Here are examples.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2018

Whatever role you play, whether in the classroom or in administration, there are always compelling things to learn and real-world examples you can take back to your schools. Here are some things to look for at ISTE 2018: 1. Plus, ISTE 2018 will include dozens of sessions on CS.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2020

The duration of virtual instruction is another example. That was the case for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia, which in 2018 implemented virtual snow days the district calls digital learning days. Online classes are not new to K–12 schools, but until recently they generally played out in a very different way.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 12, 2020

The duration of virtual instruction is another example. That was the case for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia, which in 2018 implemented virtual snow days the district calls digital learning days. Online classes are not new to K–12 schools, but until recently they generally played out in a very different way.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2020

The duration of virtual instruction is another example. That was the case for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia, which in 2018 implemented virtual snow days the district calls digital learning days. Online classes are not new to K–12 schools, but until recently they generally played out in a very different way.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

5 Microsoft OneNote Tips Every Educator Should Know. Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:23. 1 tool for innumerable learning scenarios in higher education as well. 1 tool for innumerable learning scenarios in higher education as well. Here are my top five tips for using OneNote in all levels of education: 1. jena.passut_7651.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

In a recent report by Populace (2022), 55 percent of American parents expressed their desire for educators to rethink how today’s K-12 schools are educating our children. It seems that–at least for parents–the purpose of an American K-12 education is changing. In 1954, the landmark U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Technology is developing at a faster clip than its adoption, and while some K–12 classrooms are innovating — by using drones in curriculum or digital tools to personalize learning — they remain isolated examples dotting an unequal landscape where, often, digitization is seen as an end in itself rather than a means to improve learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 12, 2018

How Microcredentials Help Educators Develop New Tech Skills. Tue, 06/12/2018 - 10:24. In addition to their daily task of educating students, teachers must also continue to learn. Traditionally, that requires educators to take courses, whether in the classroom or online. . eli.zimmerman_9856. A lot is demanded of teachers.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Education and cutting-edge technologies are core to the many programs at NYC Media Lab , where we lead university-corporate partnerships, communications and events. 5G technology and edge computing will reshape education with lightning speeds. What 5G will mean for the education space is still an an area of exploration.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Virtual Reality–VR–is the 2018 buzzword among students, teachers, and even parents. And rightfully deserved, VR has the ability to recreate so many of the rules that used to shape education. However, to really predict the prevalence of virtual reality in the future of education, we have to take a look at three key factors.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

DAYTON, OHIO – The Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC) today announced a partnership with mental health provider Cartwheel to bring students and families rapid access to mental health care via telehealth with Ohio-licensed clinicians. in the 2018-2019 school year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

Mary Howard, author of Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life: The ChatGPT Guide for Educators shares some quick tips to streamline teacher productivity with ChatGPT. Mary won ISTE's 2018 “Virtual Pioneer of the Year” and was a New York State Teacher of the Year finalist in 2018 and 2020.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 31, 2018

What happens when educators go beyond school walls to gain a global perspective on teaching and learning? Four teachers from across the United States were invited to join Digital Promise at the e-Learning 2018 Korea International Conference in Seoul, South Korea. Educating for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 4, 2018

How Educational Institutions Are Failing to Adequately Protect Student Data.” 28 February 2018. As reported by education IT news site EdScoop , a recent study from consultancy EdTech Strategies indicates that the web sites of state education departments and local school districts are among the most insecure on the Internet.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With experts predicting more extreme weather in 2023, that undoubtedly means schools will suffer more disruptions in a K-12 education era already defined by pandemic-related learning setbacks. Climate Change’s Education Cost Climate change impacts on K-12 education are a problem worldwide. In the U.S.,

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Q&A: Rachel Gorton On How K–12 Schools Envision the Future of Education. Mon, 11/19/2018 - 08:21. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how modern learning environments offer K–12 educators new teaching opportunities! eli.zimmerman_9856. EDTECH: What is Vision One91and how was it developed? Photo: Rachel Gorton. by Jacquelyn Bengfort.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in educational opportunity and employment, and it’s time for a new approach to connecting education and work to close the gaps. In a 2018 national survey , we found that half of U.S.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The last example I will share goes to the heart of instruction. The generation of the text took longer than the other two examples -- maybe an entire ten seconds -- but once again, I could not stump the bot. For the entire text of this example lesson plan, click here to view as a Google Doc.). That was back in October.

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