A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Here are my top posts of 2018. In this post, I identify five areas to look at when implementing any digital tool or innovative idea to determine whether or not improvements to pedagogy are changing. Never discount how your ideas and experiences might positively influence the work of others. Back to the whole writing thing.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

ISTE 2018: Everything You Need to Know Before the Show Begins. Fri, 06/15/2018 - 16:54. Education and technology leaders will soon be making their way to Chicago for the ISTE 2018 Conference & Expo , one of the year’s largest events to highlight the latest innovations in K–12 educational technology. jena.passut_7651.

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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. Learning Analytics Tools Provide Real-Time Feedback. Once an expensive pursuit, virtual reality has become more affordable thanks to tools such as Google Cardboard. CDW Segment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 8, 2019

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. 10 Tech Tools for Your Math Class. 22 Digital Tools You Must Have in Your Classroom. 8 Tech Tools to Get to Know Your Students.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity. Thu, 09/27/2018 - 15:46. Technology tools can support personalization by helping ensure learners can work within their own zones of proximal development while helping the teacher manage that, as well. . Digital Tools Help K–12 Teachers Address Student Needs.

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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 Aldine designed two PD programs — Innovate Academy and Level Up — as ongoing training tools. EdTech will feature articles on breakout sessions and the latest trends from TCEA 2018.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Read Show Notes and Bio The #5 Episode of Season 8 5 “ Googley ” Tech Tools to Get Kids Creating Evan Mosier from Iowa teaches us some awesome Googley ideas to start a class with excitement and creativity. Read Show Notes and Bio Thank you for listening We’re up to episode 408 of the show (and 410 by the end of this week!)

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Teacher Tech

DECEMBER 29, 2017

What Google tools would you like to see me blog more about in 2018? The post What Google Tool for 2018? To be honest I want to blog a fancy spreadsheet solution but I need some data to demonstrate the spreadsheet solution. So I thought I would double dip. Fill out the Google Form […].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Here’s a run-down on what you thought were the most valuable in 2018: Top 10 Tech Tips. Here are the Top Ten tech tips from 2018. 10 Tech Tools for Your Math Class. Between these ten, they had over 174,000 visitors during the year.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Top K–12 Tech Tools for Teaching STEM. Wed, 10/24/2018 - 13:49. Despite these differing approaches, education technology has been an essential tool to aid K–12 teachers in reaching their goals in STEM education. . Tech Tools Help Teach K–12 Students STEM. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Ditch That Textbook

JANUARY 10, 2018

Tech tool options continue to grow. Here are some new -- and familiar -- ones to try in 2018. There's a lot out there.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. Sun, 04/29/2018 - 20:12. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. He also recommends tools for educators and other contributors who produce content similar to his.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2018

Technology changes so rapidly that the newest tablets, phones, and tools are often outdated within a couple years. During TCEA, Dr. Maureen Yoder, a professor in Lesley University’s Educational Technology Department, presented 18 education trends that will take top billing in 2018. Next page: 18 technologies for 2018).

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

8 Tips to Strengthen Parent Involvement With Digital Tools. Fri, 06/08/2018 - 09:51. Pearson offers eight points that specify how digital tools can improve parent engagement: . These tools help extend learning beyond the classroom and give parents enrichment tips and ideas for learning activities they can do at home.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2018

There are so many useful educational tools and apps out there which can help teachers connect with their students in a much better way. Let’s see which ones won’t make it in 2018. While some of the techs are less likely to disappear overnight, they certainly will not be used that much in 2018. Desktop Computers. Conclusion.

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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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Digital Promise

AUGUST 2, 2018

#EdClusters18 focused on clarifying the future vision, tools, and action steps for education innovation. Which strategies and tools can ground our work in equity, increase edtech efficacy, and develop stronger networks? Roberts (@DoctorDRoberts) July 17, 2018. — Frank Bonsal III (@FrankBonsal) July 17, 2018.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Not surprisingly, Forbes reported that the highest paid YouTube star of 2018 was 7 year-old Ryan of the Ryan Toyreviews Channel. Video Project Tools and Resources. If students have smart devices, they will find their camera tool has editing features. Screencast Video Tools. Video Projects from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 14:43. An effective personalized-learning approach successfully threads digital tools into the mix , creating a solid fabric for students heading out into the modern working world. meghan.bogardu…. Teachers in the U.S.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 20, 2017

As we look ahead to 2018, we are honored to continue working with 93 League districts in 33 states, representing close to 4,000 schools, to help them tackle their biggest challenges and scale their successes in order to create excellent, equitable learning opportunities for all students.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Not surprisingly, Forbes reported that the highest paid YouTube star of 2018 was 7 year-old Ryan of the Ryan Toyreviews Channel. Video Project Tools and Resources. If students have smart devices, they will find their camera tool has editing features. Screencast Video Tools. Video Projects from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 20, 2018

The top Edtech Tool Tuesday of 2018 (so far) with Richard Byrne From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. Sponsor: The STLinATL Conference will be at Woodward Academy in Atlanta July 26-27, 2018.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

And in 2018, B2B social media use is undoubtedly going to see similar exponential growth as new technologies and marketing tactics come into play. Stay ahead of the curve in the new year with these B2B social media trends for 2018. But it makes sense for marketers to favor this tool because video is a unique medium.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 27, 2018

Proposals are due by 12 noon EDT on March 30, 2018. All accepted proposals will be notified on or before April 15, 2018. The post Awesome Atlanta Education Conference: STLinATL – July 26-27, 2018 appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

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. In this show, she shares some ideas for streamlining and discusses the future of AI in VR and AR and how she thinks it can help us use these advanced tools even more.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Studies suggest that instructional coaching is one such thoughtful intervention, providing a critical form of professional development to improve teacher practice (Kraft, Blazar, & Hogan, 2018; Knight, 2007). The post Sharing Tools for Measuring Impactful Technology Use appeared first on Digital Promise. SAGE Publications.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2022

A popular communication and collaboration tool for K-12 teachers that’s been around for more than a decade is closing for good. 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!”

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Drones Take Flight as Latest K–12 Learning Tool. Fri, 11/30/2018 - 11:24. The future has swooped in early: We’re already seeing drones being added to the mix of teaching tools that educators are using to help bring STEM to life in their classrooms. eli.zimmerman_9856. Predicting the future is notoriously difficult.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2019

She is the author of Personalized Learning (ISTE, 2018) and forthcoming New Realms for Writing (ISTE, 2019). Michele Haiken – Bio as Submitted Michele Haiken, Ed.D. is an educator and ISTE author. She has taught middle school English for the past 20 years and an adjunct professor of literacy for the past twelve years.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 23, 2024

They also serve as a creative tool to spread brand awareness among your target audience in an engaging manner. This comprehensive guide will furnish you with valuable insights into digital publishing and ways to leverage digital publishing platforms like KITABOO , which boasts sleek design templates and intuitive editing tools.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Q&A: Class Tech Tips Blogger Monica Burns Explains How to Work with Digital Tools. Mon, 04/16/2018 - 12:41. BURNS: Teachers need to be purposeful and thoughtful about the reasons they are using different tools in the classroom. BROWN: What other types of technology tools should districts take a look at?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2019

9 Best-in-Class Digital Storytelling Tools. Here are the reviews you-all thought were the most helpful in efforts to weave tech into the classroom experience: How to Use Google Sheets in the K-12 Classroom. Quick Review of 7 Popular Math Programs. What is Microsoft Sway? What is Kiddom? Why is it right for you?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JANUARY 8, 2018

25 Of The Best Math Resources For 2018 by TeachThought Staff Ed note: Though the list was curated entirely by editors at TeachThought, the post was sponsored by zapzapmath Because of the skill-based nature of mathematics in general, math resources pair especially well with digital tools like apps and websites.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

ISTE Partners Teachers and Vendors to Revamp Classroom Tools. Mon, 06/04/2018 - 14:12. However, as companies strive to create the optimal tools for teachers, they continue to overlook a key factor: communication with educators pre-application launch. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Successful Apps Start with Teacher Feedback.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 19, 2019

Asset Management Tools Help Time-Strapped K–12 IT Teams. Fortunately, in 2018 Acero launched an initiative to standardize its technologies. Count Acero Schools among the growing number of K–12 districts turning to new tools and services designed intentionally to streamline asset management. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Marketplace K-12

DECEMBER 20, 2018

What were the biggest news stories about the K-12 market in 2018? The post Top Posts of 2018 Focus on Big Education Companies and Popularity of Digital Tools appeared first on Market Brief. Check out Marketplace K-12's 10 most popular blog posts over the past year.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

FEATURES CHANGE AGENTS: TECH & LEARNING’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN EDTECH IN 2018 By Tara Smith Each of these leaders is working in thoughtful and creative ways on the frontlines of some of today’s most pressing issues— from the way we think about learning, AI, and innovation to gun control, refugees, and student privacy.

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