Neo LMS

JUNE 20, 2019

For a few days at the end of this month Philadelphia will also be home to the most comprehensive educational technology conference in the world: ISTE. Bold educators go to ISTE 2019. Meet NEO at ISTE 2019. Hundreds of exhibitors in a massive expo hall, of which NEO is very proud to be a part yet again!

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

According to a report released today by the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center, The State of K-12 Cybersecurity: 2019 Year in Review , public K-12 education agencies across the country experienced a total of 348 cybersecurity incidents during calendar year 2019.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:08. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . eli.zimmerman_9856. by Wendy Jones.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

TCEA 2019: As Ed Tech Expands, So Do Privacy Concerns. Wed, 02/06/2019 - 16:40. Educators and IT leaders gathered on Wednesday to talk about privacy in education — or, as Sheryl Abshire put it, “the things that keep you up at night.” What’s the state of privacy in education today? eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

FETC 2019: K–12 Schools Need Evolved Security Protocols to Thwart Next-Gen Hackers. Mon, 01/28/2019 - 16:07. 28 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. “It 28 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. eli.zimmerman_9856. Spear phishing has become increasingly complex.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Across 102 districts and 33 states, administrators and educators are testing new programs, technologies, and strategies in an effort to provide equitable and excellent education for all students. Demonstration of scaling access for all. San Diego County Office of Education. Graham Local Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively. Mon, 02/18/2019 - 10:45. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

FETC 2019: 10 Steps to Develop a Successful K–12 Bus Wi-Fi Program. Wed, 01/30/2019 - 12:56. 29 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. Students can work with educators on board and get help on projects they may be having issues with.”. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2019

State of K–12 IT Survey Highlights Cloud Technology and Security [#Infographic]. Thu, 01/10/2019 - 13:39. For a clearer picture of where the technological needs and trends are when it comes to K–12 cloud migration and security, Project Tomorrow created an infographic with data from its most recent survey. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

CoSN 2019: K–12 Schools Address Digital Equity with Curriculum Framework. Fri, 04/05/2019 - 09:50. Some digitally enabled K–12 schools find it difficult to provide appropriate lesson plans that can be accessed by all students, said Tim Clark, director of curriculum, instruction and digital learning at Chicago Public Schools. .

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential. Thu, 09/05/2019 - 10:38. students enrolled in special education programs rose 30 percent. In fact, the National Education Association found nearly every general classroom across the country includes at least one student with a disability.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

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

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Even before the global pandemic pushed many colleges and universities to teach students remotely, online learning had become an increasingly important part of higher education. Debate about the fairness of online learning tends to revolve around technology access. Courses must be designed so that content is easily accessible.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

At the same time, teachers often feel as if they’re competing with technology for the attention of students. However, I can see how technology can be both a distractor and a positive factor. Which gave me an idea to celebrate this month by making a case for the latter… Making the case for amplifying literacy with technology.

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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

AUGUST 27, 2019

Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Impact: How Educational AI is Making the Grade. Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:25. 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. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work. Tue, 02/05/2019 - 09:45. Denise Neeb and Candace Tickle of the Lubbock Independent School District shared their success with Google Classroom at the annual Texas Computer Education Association Convention & Exposition in San Antonio. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Marissa Mierow It’s no secret that voice-enabled technology is taking off in the domestic sphere, but how is this increasingly robust technology impacting education? Marissa's passion for education came early in her career when she was producing "edutainment" CD-ROM products for The Learning Company.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44. Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

Keep Adaptive Technology Top of Mind in MLE Planning. Tue, 06/04/2019 - 15:39. As K–12 schools continue to transform their classrooms into modern learning environments, it is important educators and IT planners consider how physical and digital additions will affect learning. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2022

The national consensus supporting higher education is unraveling , as backing for college funding is increasingly becoming a partisan issue. In those years, the public supported higher ed equally for both its private and public benefits—on the whole, we were a nation that honored higher education.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2019

Technology Makes or Breaks Esports Programs. Thu, 01/17/2019 - 13:47. MORE FROM EDTECH: See why educators embrace the benefits of esports. In competitive gaming, milliseconds matter , and the technology supporting students can make or break an esports venture. amy.burroughs_26341. by Joe McAllister.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

5 Steps to Creating a Technology Internship Program. Mon, 10/07/2019 - 14:16. As educators, many of us strive to promote continuous growth, drive change and help students create their own opportunities. She has been in our technology internship program (TSI) throughout her high school career. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

Technology in schools can be a critical tool in advancing equity. Edtech—when purposefully selected and applied—can make rigorous and relevant instruction more accessible and engaging for all students, particularly those traditionally underserved.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 11, 2020

It was a “low-stakes opportunity to practice critical life skills,” Jeff Liberman, the district’s technology director, tells The Hechinger Report. “VR Beyond applications in assistive learning, the use of immersive technologies such as VR and augmented reality continues to grow in K–12 education. Here’s how.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 20, 2020

It was a “low-stakes opportunity to practice critical life skills,” Jeff Liberman, the district’s technology director, tells The Hechinger Report. “VR Beyond applications in assistive learning, the use of immersive technologies such as VR and augmented reality continues to grow in K–12 education. Here’s how.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2020

It was a “low-stakes opportunity to practice critical life skills,” Jeff Liberman, the district’s technology director, tells The Hechinger Report. “VR Beyond applications in assistive learning, the use of immersive technologies such as VR and augmented reality continues to grow in K–12 education. Here’s how.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2020

It was a “low-stakes opportunity to practice critical life skills,” Jeff Liberman, the district’s technology director, tells The Hechinger Report. “VR Beyond applications in assistive learning, the use of immersive technologies such as VR and augmented reality continues to grow in K–12 education. Here’s how.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. Educators now have access anytime from anywhere to people, ideas, resources, strategies, and feedback. It is the latter component of my work where I see firsthand the challenges educators are facing regardless of zip code. We live in amazing times.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Teachers are putting more of their educational content online and streaming it to their students, administrators are storing more student information in the cloud, and district officials are automating more of the schools’ operations. Related: Spotty internet access for rural students limits achievement.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Nine lawsuits filed in March, April and May against major textbook companies and retailers take aim at their bulk deals with colleges to offer online course materials, sometimes referred to as “inclusive access” programs. The new lawsuits argue that inclusive access deals strangle the used book market and therefore drive up textbook prices.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Recently, we profiled the six finalists competing for the top prize in the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge, each hoping to transform education with their new Alexa skill. Horn Launched by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and SXSW EDU in July 2019, the Challenge called on developers to create innovative Alexa skills to improve education.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

I had the privilege of presenting a day long maker education workshop at Edutech Asia on November 7, 2019. As they arrived in the morning, I asked them to access the workshop slides and create a name card lit up with an LED. What follows are some details and highlights.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

K–12 Schools Find Educational Benefits in Cloud-Based Gaming. Wed, 05/15/2019 - 09:59. A majority of educators agree that video games can help K–12 learning. In a recent study from educational nonprofit Project Tomorrow , nearly 62 percent of teachers reported using video games in their classrooms. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2018

With that in mind, we invite you to help us tell our stories at SXSW EDU 2019 to spread the word on topics like learner variability, educator micro-credentials, immersive storytelling with 360° technology, maker learning, edtech pilots, data interoperability, and more. Empowering Educator Voice through Edtech Pilots.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As access to technology becomes increasingly commonplace in schools, discrepancies continue to emerge concerning not whether technology is being used, but how it is being used. New rubric guides classroom technology use.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, approximately 5 of the 29 million households with school-aged children lack access to high quality broadband internet while at home. Whether it’s continuing education, applying for a job, or access to the world’s information, the ability to connect is vital for economic opportunity.

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