EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

CoSN 2019: Steps Teachers Can Take to Create Sustainable Innovation Programs. Tue, 04/02/2019 - 19:42. 1 issue schools should be concerned about in 2019 , according to the Consortium for School Networking’s most recent “ EdTech Next Report.” . eli.zimmerman_9856. Scaling and sustaining innovation is the No.

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JUNE 5, 2019

The 2019 Honor Roll: EdTech’s 30 Must-Read K–12 Education IT Influencers. Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:51. Educational technology is changing rapidly for K–12 school districts, which can make it difficult for even the savviest educators to keep up. eli.zimmerman_9856. Did your account make the list? by Eli Zimmerman.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Those are vital questions for education technology innovators as they build ventures, secure funding and expand their impact. After the pandemic, the edtech market exploded with new products and services, and investment flowed freely. In a saturated market crowded with unproven solutions, edtech investment heaved and contracted.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2020

million views from visitors (about 10,000 follow us) to the 2,184 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. Edtech Reviews. The latter is as likely to be a post one of us on the crew put heart and soul into, sure we were sharing Very Important Information, as the former. Dear Otto Help Column. Lesson plans.

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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. As the number of these students continues to grow, teachers and educators are increasingly turning to assistive technologies to help students across all ranges of ability learn more effectively and reach their full potential. .

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 8, 2019

Where Can Schools Turn for Help in Deploying Game-Changing Technology? Fri, 03/08/2019 - 10:30. Used wisely, technology can enrich learning experiences, empowering students as digital creators, critical thinkers and problem-solvers while fostering global connections. . K–12 Schools Experience Persistent Technology Gaps.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Technology Inside Next-Gen Learning Environments Continues to Evolve. Wed, 03/13/2019 - 13:54. While it’s impossible to accurately predict the layout of the future K–12 classroom, it’s easy to imagine it incorporating active-learning technology at every possible turn. . eli.zimmerman_9856. by Larry Bernstein. by Larry Bernstein.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 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. As we look ahead to the future in edtech, we see an industry marked by significant change and stubborn challenges.

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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. Parents want more regulation of how districts handle children’s sensitive information , and states are responding with new laws. . Technology has shifted and changed and redirected the way we use data. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Amy Burroughs.

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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. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future.

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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. Of the many emerging technologies NYC Media Lab explores, a few in particular stand out as keys to building the classroom of the future.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2019

FETC 2019: K–12 Schools Evolve Their Data Focus to Improve Student Outcomes. Tue, 01/29/2019 - 15:11. 29 workshop at the Future of Education Technology Conference. “We 29 workshop at the Future of Education Technology Conference. “We amy.burroughs_26341. Partner with Institutions to Extend K–12 Data Collection.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

FETC 2019: How K–12 IT Leaders Can Advise on Data Privacy. Mon, 01/28/2019 - 10:02. 27 workshop at the Future of Education Technology Conference. 27 workshop at the Future of Education Technology Conference. “We As a technology professional at your school, it is not your job.”. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2019

FETC 2019: How Small K–12 Schools Can Keep Their Networks Secure. Sun, 01/27/2019 - 18:48. Independent schools and small districts rely heavily on technology to supplement smaller budgets and staffs , which means it is essential to have airtight cybersecurity measures in place. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2023

And in the edtech world, normal meant more ed and less tech than in 2020 and 2021. Public and private edtech companies felt the pain of these poor results, announcing more than 8,000 layoffs in an industry that only employs about 100,000 people. It’s a tough time to build or invest in an edtech company. Students across the U.S.

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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. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage! They know they don’t have to go anywhere else to find their information.” . MORE FROM EDTECH: Google classroom updates K–12 teachers should know.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

We asked 49 edtech executives to look into their crystal balls and share their thoughts about what will happen in 2019. Read on to see what’s in store for 2019… Berj Akian, CEO, ClassLink. Educators will prioritize SEL over technology controls as cyberbullying deterrents. With the next stage, 2.0,

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

Google’s Soli Uses Gesture Technology to Immerse K–12 Students. Mon, 08/26/2019 - 13:29. Gesture control isn’t ubiquitous yet, but the technology is progressing. In January, the Federal Communications Commission approved Google ’s Project Soli , a sensing technology that uses miniature radar to detect touchless gestures. .

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 11, 2018

These were just some of the challenges addressed by innovative startups from across the western United States in the semi-finals of the 2018 Global EdTech Startup Awards (GESA), co-sponsored by Digital Promise and GSVlabs, and the Michelson Foundation on November 15. GESA is the largest edtech startup competition in the world.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

Q&A: Adam Welcome on How K–12 Educators Can Integrate Technology for Engagement. Wed, 01/16/2019 - 13:21. In order to use technology properly in the classroom, teachers need to take a back seat and allow students to spend more time as the drivers of their own education, says educational consultant and public speaker Adam Welcome.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

5 Steps to Creating a Technology Internship Program. Mon, 10/07/2019 - 14:16. She has been in our technology internship program (TSI) throughout her high school career. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out the do's and don'ts of project-based learning in K–12. Samantha Skubal is the director of instructional technology for J.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

ISTE 2019: Proactive Surveillance Solutions Keep Students Safe. While most schools routinely collect video surveillance data, they often lack the IT infrastructure to turn this information into actionable insights. Mon, 06/24/2019 - 17:19. Keeping students, teachers and staff safe is the top priority of every K–12 district.

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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. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage.

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Edsurge

JULY 3, 2019

Our team has crisscrossed the country during the first half of 2019 to bring you stories from schools , campuses , conferences , convenings and other education events all over the map—from SXSW EDU in Austin and ASU GSV in San Diego to ISTE in Philadelphia and ASCD in Chicago. Put another way: Where have I been and where am I going?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

A version of this post was originally published on August 6, 2019 in Education HQ Australia. The success of educators nowadays is based on the interrelation between mastering their subject matter, pedagogy and the technology that supports teaching. Therefore, the use of edtech in one form or another in the classroom is a must.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. As part of the change, the Washington, D.C.-based

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Neo LMS

JUNE 11, 2019

A version of this post was originally published on April 4th, 2019 on Education Technology. Technology has the power to harness real change and bring education to life. Even though many schools are already embracing the benefits that edtech provides, many others still aren’t taking advantage of these opportunities.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

Tue, 05/21/2019 - 09:25. As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . To offer some insight, the National Cyber Security Alliance offers guidance on using technology that adheres to the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Soon, schools would be inundated with sales pitches from edtech companies, and it didn’t take long before they started pushing back against those that seemed predatory. For the edtech industry, the pandemic poses a paradox. Yet this reality seems not to have dampened investor enthusiasm for private edtech companies.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2018

3 Ways K-12 Schools Can Improve Their Cybersecurity in 2019. In particular, education institutions struggled with application security, endpoint security and patching cadence, according to the “ 2018 Education Cybersecurity Report ,” conducted by the information security company SecurityScorecard. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

Fri, 07/12/2019 - 09:41. The rapid deployment of educational technology, paired with an increase in the number of states passing data privacy laws , leaves many district administrators and technology leaders with a daunting question about protecting student and staff information: Where do we start? Start Here.

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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? Higher education institutions, edtechs and learning companies are using Alexa to enhance experiences for students. If so, what does that look like?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2019

Not the driving rain or 50-degree temperatures could keep edtech enthusiasts from the opening day of FETC 2019 in Orlando. The edtech administrators, information technology, educator, early learning, and inclusion and special education tracks ensured that there was something for everyone. Assistive Technology.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Fri, 11/22/2019 - 12:10. Two of the top hurdles are the gap between technology and learning techniques, and a lack of foresight in considering how technologies on the horizon will impact teaching, learning and the world that awaits students after graduation. K–12 Education’s Top Tech Hurdles to Innovation. shailaja.neela….

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 13:40. In 2018 alone, 122 incidents affected 119 public K–12 education agencies , a rate of about one new publicly reported incident every three days of the calendar year, according to The K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , which researches education, technology and public policy issues. 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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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

Keep Adaptive Technology Top of Mind in MLE Planning. Tue, 06/04/2019 - 15:39. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers use virtual reality platforms to teach coding. Recent research shows adding too much visual stimuli can be detrimental for students’ focus and ability to retain information. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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