eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Digital learning plays an integral part in helping students build the skills they need for academic and personal success. In fact, it’s so important that it has its own day, and this year, Digital Learning Day is on February 28. school district laid out a careful plan to be “digital from day one of learning.”

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Edsurge

JULY 28, 2021

It’s got an effective mobile app that really changes the context in how people access language, a critical mass in consumer interest in learning applications and since the pandemic hit, it put edtech into the minds of investors as a real investable category,” says Trace Urdan, an edtech analyst and managing director at Tyton Partners.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! One way for students to demonstrate what they are learning is through screencasts. In a screencast, students video record their digital screen (tablet or computer) and that shows them completing a task. Screencast with your iPhone.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 26, 2020

In fact, when the Consortium for School Networking asked IT leaders about their role in supporting teaching and learning, 76 percent said it is to “be more responsive to educator IT needs,” according to CoSN’s 2019 K–12 IT Leadership Survey Report. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn why K–12 schools should establish a data-driven culture.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Students can design a game in any subject to assess their peers. If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions !

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! One way for students to demonstrate what they are learning is through screencasts. In a screencast, students video record their digital screen (tablet or computer) and that shows them completing a task. Screencast with your iPhone. Screencast with your iPhone.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Students can design a game in any subject to assess their peers. When students design games they use a lot of creativity and critical thinking skills. Students must imagine and design worlds, characters, levels, sound effects, game elements, and more.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Motivate students with digital badges. The Mac Arthur Foundation defines a digital badge as “an assessment and credentialing mechanism that is housed and managed online. ” A digital badge looks similar to a Girl Scout or Boy Scout patch.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

“Empathy seems to be a theme at this Educause,” said Ken Graetz, director of teaching, learning and technology services at Winona State University. That’s a stark contrast from the last in-person Educause event back in 2019, which was all about humans as data points. This year’s conference stressed humans as … humans.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 2, 2020

In fact, when the Consortium for School Networking asked IT leaders about their role in supporting teaching and learning, 76 percent said it is to “be more responsive to educator IT needs,” according to CoSN’s 2019 K–12 IT Leadership Survey Report. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn why K–12 schools should establish a data-driven culture.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2020

In fact, when the Consortium for School Networking asked IT leaders about their role in supporting teaching and learning, 76 percent said it is to “be more responsive to educator IT needs,” according to CoSN’s 2019 K–12 IT Leadership Survey Report. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn why K–12 schools should establish a data-driven culture.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 31, 2020

In fact, when the Consortium for School Networking asked IT leaders about their role in supporting teaching and learning, 76 percent said it is to “be more responsive to educator IT needs,” according to CoSN’s 2019 K–12 IT Leadership Survey Report. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn why K–12 schools should establish a data-driven culture.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2020

In fact, when the Consortium for School Networking asked IT leaders about their role in supporting teaching and learning, 76 percent said it is to “be more responsive to educator IT needs,” according to CoSN’s 2019 K–12 IT Leadership Survey Report. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn why K–12 schools should establish a data-driven culture.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

This year, I resolve to … Support high-quality learning. For 2019, our IT emphasis will be on cybersecurity and on high-availability, high-resiliency, high-speed wireless access to support 24 x 7 x 365 learning. Oletha Walker, challenge resource/project-based learning teacher, John F. Teach STEAM skills.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 21, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 20, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

EdSurge’s managing editor, Tony Wan, will pose these questions to Bill Fitzgerald (New Knowledge), Doug Levin (EdTech Strategies), Courtney Goodsell (Impero Software) and Stephanie Cerda (administrator at Austin Independent School District). But how much surveillance is acceptable, and what are the implications for students’ privacy rights?

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

E-textbooks also often include digital assessments. Students can take these assessments along the way while they’re reading. This type of active learning can reinforce concepts and help students get a pulse on what they need to review. Digital textbooks don’t present the same problem. Learn more.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

Statista predicts that approximately five billion people will use a smartphone by 2019. The USDOE’s Office of Educational Technology places emphasis on students and educators having access to a robust and comprehensive infrastructure when and where they need it for learning. High-quality digital learning content.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2019

Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER LEARNING, participated to a live event for Digital Learning Day 2019. The event was hosted by Phill Bevan, Community Advisor at VETR , a digital learning community for the Australian vocational education and training sector. Digital learning trends that are reshaping EdTech.

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Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2021

million from 2012 to 2019. The graph above, depicting federal data shrewdly reshuffled by edtech trend-spotter Phil Hill, reveals a steady on-campus decay while online races ahead. How will faculty learn how to deliver effective courses virtually—not just their old lectures via Zoom?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2020

Capitalizing on increased usage seems to be the formula among edtech companies seeking new money this year. edtech companies raised over $800 million in the first half of 2020. So far there are 45,000 verified educators on the platform, up from 20,000 in August 2019, according to Grauer. According to the EdSurge database, U.S.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Phil Hill, an edtech consultant who watches the LMS space closely, said the biggest question is just how much Instructure will separate Bridge from the rest of the company. Under his watch, Instructure purchased two companies: a digital portfolio tool for $43 million and a K-12 assessment platform for $42.5

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Under his watch, Instructure bought assessment software provider MasteryConnect and digital portfolio maker Portfolium. Plus, the company exceeded $250 million in annual revenue in 2019 and achieved positive free cash flow for the first time in its history, according to a company statement. “At

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Want to learn more about Seattle’s burgeoning edtech scene? EdSurge will be hosting hundreds of local teachers and administrators, along with dozens of edtech companies from around the country, at our Summit on Dec. The event is free for all educators—sign up here!

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techlearning

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Following a thorough evaluation, MINEDUC selected Discovery Education to provide dynamic digital content to 1500 7grade students from 25 schools in the cities of Santiago and Melipilla during the 2018 and 2019 school years. Additionally, the Techbooks are platform neutral and can be used in any instructional environment.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 16, 2020

There are plenty of examples of learning management systems in the market. Some are targeted for student assessment while others are built to deliver quality audiovisual content to online learners. Pre-K Learning: Enhancing Education with Digital Technology. Education Technology / July 11, 2019. You May Also Like.

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Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

MARCH 4, 2019

Background: The 2018-2019 school year is Inquiry Hub Secondary’s 7th year since it was founded. Applications of Digital Learning 10 – BAA Course (2012). Applications of Digital Learning 10 – BAA Course 2018. This year over 2,000 grade 9 students took Digital Learning 10 in Coquitlam.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Indeed, a 2019 report from the U.S. Department of Education concluded that adult learners need their own edtech tools instead of being expected to learn from the same resources designed for children and teens. What we've learned over time is, particularly in the area of prior learning assessment, [fit ]in two different strands.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 14, 2019

A 2019 Common Sense survey found that only four out of every 10 teachers consider the professional development that they received on the use of technology in the classroom to be effective. By Paul Erickson and Paul Gigliotti. Redefinition.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 3, 2019

eBooks thus provide a collective learning experience at all times. Students can access various online assessments and activities that are created to improve their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Students can learn through trial and error, exploring multiple solutions for a given problem.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

It just so happened that a group of about 50 biology students were testing products from Hands-On Labs, a company that offers at-home lab kits coupled with online instruction and assessments. Since schools closed, MEL has seen renewed interest from parents in search of a supplement to online learning.

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