EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. Sun, 04/29/2018 - 20:12. Our list of Must-Read K—12 IT Blogs includes a mixture of teachers, instructional technology specialists, IT leaders, administrators and consultants. He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy.

Technology 366

Technology Twitter Digital Learning Tools 366

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? You can connect with Tom on social media.

Policies 529

Policies EdTech Future Ready Elementary 529

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 14, 2018

CoSN 2018: 10 Tips for Running IT in a Small School District. Wed, 03/14/2018 - 13:49. In a small school district, an IT leader is more than just the steward of technologies. “ In a small school district, an IT leader is more than just the steward of technologies. “ juliet.vanwage…. Public Schools District 36.

E-rate 205

E-rate EdTech Social Media System 205

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What do you do when award-winning teachers tell you there is a way to save time? 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. I'd love to hear from you!

Classroom 323

Classroom Microsoft Course Tools 323

TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The post What’s A Twitter Chat? An Example And Definition For 2018 appeared first on TeachThought.

Examples 86

Examples Twitter Social Media Classroom 86

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. . Take Advantage of Social Media.

Tools 419

Tools Pearson Social Media Conference 419

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Mon, 11/12/2018 - 13:21. Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . The top ten digital technology trends are all about building the intelligent digital mesh,” says David W.

Trends 416

Trends E-rate Analysis Education 416

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2018

A Global Search for Education Reflection From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Social media has not shown an ability to “self correct” perhaps because by its very nature, the responses can only be positive and thus, there is no self-correcting mechanism built into its algorithm.

Social Media 334

Social Media Facebook Digital Citizenship Handbook 334

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2022

Its folding led to some eulogizing on social media platforms like Twitter. wrote one educator on Twitter. In 2018, the company was acquired by the China-based NetDragon Websoft , which led to speculation that the deal could mark the decline of standalone education companies offering free services. It's so sad!”

Edmodo 154

Edmodo Tools Schoology Company 154

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

To be a young adult in 2018 means to have gone through school during a very revolutionary time, technologically speaking. The implementation of technology in schools alters the fundamental teaching structure in ways that can render significant improvements in productivity.

Technology 87

Technology Social Media Facebook Libraries 87

EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2018

Tue, 07/10/2018 - 16:58. While education technology is key to introducing new learning strategies, the technology itself will only be as good as the implementation plan around it. By connecting with peers through social media, kids can find a natural audience for their creations. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

Chromebook 214

Chromebook Social Media Laptops EdTech 214

EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Mon, 07/30/2018 - 11:28. Powering their devices is a robust network and state-of-the-art cloud technology. Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. eli.zimmerman_9856.

Digital Divide 202

Digital Divide Social Media Chromebook Laptops 202

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2018

Kayla Delzer on episode 311 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. From student-led social media to students calling parents with score reports and student-led conferencing, these three ideas can help empower students in your classroom.

Classroom 197

Classroom Social Media Conference Digital Citizenship 197

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Not all technology use is good , and overuse can hold students back. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones.

eBook 387

eBook Tools iPad Elementary 387

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 2, 2018

Kelly Gary on episode 265 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Check out these five ideas to use technology to make math exciting. 5 Ideas to level up Elementary Math with Technology. Link to show: Date: March 2, 2018. Stream by clicking here.

Elementary 178

Elementary Technology iPad Company 178

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Gitanjali Rao talks about her learning journey on episode 556 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter She was named America’s Top Young Scientist of 2017 by the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, with a patent-pending device to detect lead in water faster than any other current techniques.

STEM 221

STEM Learning Social Media Report 221

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Dan is a respected authority in educational technology and artificial intelligence. As Director at Edufuturists, he is committed to shaping the future of education through technology and innovation.

Classroom 425

Classroom Tools Data Twitter 425

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jodie Pierpoint on episode 243 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Date: January 31, 2018. We’re in a situation now that we can jump on social media and share and grow with each other, and my goal is to be able to connect people. Listen Now.

Edcamps 358

Edcamps Social Media Elementary Company 358

EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

Tue, 05/29/2018 - 23:37. Ray Allen, a retired basketball player in his 40s who last played for the Miami Heat in 2014, was visiting the school on behalf of his Ray of Hope Foundation , not to scout the next great ball player, but to bring a gift: a classroom computer lab outfitted with modern technology. ricky.ribeiro.

Digital Divide 258

Digital Divide Social Media Laptops Microsoft 258

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

September 19, 2018) – The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) invites teachers and administrators around the globe to participate in the 2018 Fall VirtCon on Saturday, October 20, from 8:45 AM to 2:30 PM ET. Explore easy ways to get these technologies into classrooms and integrated into subject matter.

Education 42

Education STEM UDL Professional Learning 42

techlearning

MAY 22, 2018

Attending this conference connects visitors to educators, technology leaders, innovators, and edtech products from around the globe. View the program online, follow the conference hashtag #iste2018 on social media to keep up with the latest information, and use the ISTE mobile app to enhance your ISTE experience even more.

Conference 43

Conference Social Media Mobility Facebook 43

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Tue, 02/27/2018 - 15:10. Simply adding technology to a classroom doesn’t make it an innovative space. How does the technology actually improve on what we’ve done in the past?” SHENINGER: The modern learning environment is the combination of digital pedagogy, the latest technology and a changing learning environment.

Classroom 297

Classroom EdTech Conference Future Ready 297

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 16, 2018

Eileen Lennon on episode 291 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program. Date: April 19, 2018. Infographics are powerful communication tools.

Education 193

Education Social Media Guidelines Twitter 193

techlearning

MARCH 20, 2018

20, 2018) ­– Over 350 administrators, educators, and industry experts from around the world gathered in St. Based on the theme “Passport to the Future,” the conference brought together attendees and Skyward leaders to discuss how districts can leverage education technology to put their future-ready district on the map.

Skyward 40

Skyward Future Ready Conference Social Media 40

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Kristin Ziemke Explores Technology’s Place in Literacy Lessons. Tue, 02/27/2018 - 11:24. When people think about literacy — and the goal of increasing it — many educators don't make the connection to technology, but Ziemke does. “We It promotes the assumption that kids know how to navigate technology.

EdTech 212

EdTech Conference Strategy Social Media 212

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 13, 2018

As of June 16, 2018, Today’s Meet closed (read the full details here ). In the hands of students, Twitter is commonly viewed as a gossipy distraction that takes students away from the important work done at class and home. Students sign into personal accounts (when age-appropriate) or a class Twitter account. ScreenChomp.

Meeting 151

Meeting Survey Google Digital Citizenship 151

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The authors found that digital media has supplanted consumption of “legacy media” like books and magazines across racial and ethnic groups, gender, and socioeconomic status, so much so that “the percentage of 12th graders who read a book or a magazine every day declined from 60% in the late 1970s to 16% by 2016.”

Smartphone 164

Smartphone Social Media Study Secondary 164

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Mike Daugherty on episode 245 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Date: Friday, February 2, 2018. So, for example, I know that 20% of the time, they’re surfing and on social media, while 10% of the time they’re actually playing online games.

Chromebook 296

Chromebook Smartphone Social Media Company 296

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Over the few weeks of the World Cup in 2018, the games were inescapable, as they will be again this November and December. When I see calls on Twitter that declare, “If teachers aren’t having conversations about X with their students…” I always wince.

Analysis 178

Analysis Social Media Groups Classroom 178

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

Last week, Pearson announced it paid $25 million to acquire Smart Sparrow’s technology, in a move that the publisher says will bolster the digital infrastructure that will soon support all its future higher-education offerings. One such provider, Acrobatiq, was acquired in 2018. Founded in 2011, Smart Sparrow had raised about $23.5

Pearson 102

Pearson Adaptive Learning Knewton OER 102

RafranzDavis.com

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Prior to early 2018, my twitter timeline was 100% and without question dedicated to my career as an educator/edtech leader…or whatever people thought of me back then. Twitter was great as long as what was being shared didn’t give the perception that anything was wrong in education or schools…even when so much was inequitable and wrong.

Education 57

Education Twitter EdTech Social Media 57

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 14, 2019

Source: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics Technology was not designed by or for those with disabilities. Let's take a look by looking at social media examples. Twitter You must take ten steps too many on Twitter to use alt text. Facebook Facebook is a bit better.

Company 78

Company Accessibility Facebook Guidelines 78

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

September 4, 2018) - Illinois’ (U-46) today announced it is expanding its collaboration with , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms. We all know that today’s students need to become familiar with a wide variety of educational technology tools,” said School District U-46 CEO Tony Sanders.

Technology 40

Technology Education Social Media Professional Learning 40

Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2019

As an architect, comedian and playwright, with a loyal following across the arts and social media, Jonny Sun knows what it takes to nurture a creative mindset. Specifically, how do human beings retain some sense of identity, reality and truth as technology and machine learning become more omnipresent?

Conference 150

Conference Social Media System Technology 150

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2018

Julie Willcott on episode 285 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Sponsor: The STLinATL Conference will be at Woodward Academy in Atlanta July 26-27, 2018. Date: Friday, April 6, 2018. an emphasis on STEAM (science-technology-engineering-art-math).

Company 193

Company System Conference Social Media 193

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

You could use it to collect digital artifacts -- URLs, pictures, YouTube videos, social media posts -- and you could sequence these items to create a narrative in order to share with others. However, like other online tools that come and go, it unfortunately shut down in May 2018. I started using Wakelet back in early 2018.

Social Media 52

Social Media EdTech Microsoft Google 52

techlearning

MARCH 20, 2018

Besides posting to social media, what other things do you do with those images? Dean Shareski (@shareski) March 8, 2018 I’m always curious about what people do with their photos either personally or professionally. Abundance doesn’t always translate to usefulness. I had a number of great responses.

Social Media 41

Social Media Twitter Tools Technology 41