EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:11. Some teachers who have already incorporated augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology into their classrooms or lesson plans have seen amazing benefits in student engagement and retention. The technology is still so new in K–12, but we can see it has huge potential.

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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 VR allows students to go places and see things virtually without actually having to go there.”.

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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 VR allows students to go places and see things virtually without actually having to go there.”.

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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 VR allows students to go places and see things virtually without actually having to go there.”.

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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 VR allows students to go places and see things virtually without actually having to go there.”.

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Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

From cutting-edge computing and cloud services to data-driven instruction and adaptive learning, K-12 edtech solutions are abundant. Unfortunately, so are school budget restrictions, unmanageable workloads and aging (not to mention underperforming) classroom technology, to name just a few concerns. But it’s best to try before you buy.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success. Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:12. In modern schools, vocational instruction — now career and technical education, or CTE — often takes students beyond the oil-stained floor beneath an automotive hoist or a shower of sparks in a welding lab. Andrew.Steger_zKQu. by Joe Marquez.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 09:56. Once a novelty in many classrooms and makerspaces, 3D printers are again flourishing as valuable classroom tools thanks to advanced technology , lower costs and more products and services geared toward K–12 education. . 3D Printing Engages Students. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2020

In July 2019, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and SXSW EDU issued a challenge to the edtech world: Design an Alexa skill to transform education. We’ve been amazed by the creativity and impact of the ideas that education technology companies submitted for this challenge! Audrey Bierly, AWS Developers across the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2019

Wed, 03/27/2019 - 03:53. So far this school year, students in Schaumburg School District 54 have visited the Great Hall at Ellis Island, walked on the moon and experienced trench warfare during World War I. Virtual Reality Matures in the K–12 Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Heather B. She lives in Virginia.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2019

Fri, 08/23/2019 - 12:51. Sphero , one of the leading companies in K–12 classroom robotics, announced its acquisition of littleBits , inventor of the electronic building blocks for science, technology, engineering, art and math learning, on Friday, Aug. Sphero Announces Acquisition of LittleBits to Expand K–12 Robotics Tools.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Wed, 09/18/2019 - 11:12. For educators, the new school year is a prime time to set technology-related goals for their district, school or classroom. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Creative applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud are helping students develop soft skills employers value. eli.zimmerman_9856. In the Beaverton (Ore.)

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Wed, 03/13/2019 - 16:52. There are several classroom tools available that can keep students engaged while building the science, technology, engineering and math skills they will need down the road. Of course, math lessons in K–12 will vary depending on students’ grade level and skills. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2019

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 09:16. Through Windows 10, educators can deliver a unique experience to students, as well as enhance the educational experience and encourage collaboration. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these five tips for schools switching to Windows 10. Smart Pens Improve Student Performance. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

K-12 educators are increasingly turning to digital resources to enhance instruction and address student needs. That’s why, in 2019, Discovery Education conducted a comprehensive research study—including a literature review, focus groups, interviews, surveys and an analysis of data usage—across our digital products and platforms.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. Students are motivated to share more when they see feedback from their classmates, teachers, and parents. Free Virtual Learning Environments.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 15:13. Unfortunately, these technologies also come with their own challenges. Many schools have resorted to expensive and clunky classroom management software to help monitor behavior while students engage with technology. Once students submit their answers, they will leave Kiosk Mode. .

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

4 Ways to Get a K–12 Student Help Desk Going. Wed, 03/06/2019 - 21:43. As one-to-one programs see significant growth in K–12 schools across the country, IT teams will need extra support to manage and maintain the surge of student devices. eli.zimmerman_9856. 4 Best Practices for a Successful Help-Desk Program.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In a special section dedicated to new technology, teachers expressed cautious optimism regarding the use of generative AI in K-12 classrooms. Post-pandemic, educators identified several bright spots, including the use of digital platforms to improve student engagement (31 percent in 2023 v. 33 percent in 2019).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. Students are motivated to share more when they see feedback from their classmates, teachers, and parents. Free Virtual Learning Environments.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. But how much surveillance is acceptable, and what are the implications for students’ privacy rights? Ostensibly these tools are for the greater good—keeping kids safe.

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Neo LMS

MAY 7, 2020

At this point, you’ve probably mastered the intricacies of digital conferencing to communicate with your students. You’re getting comfortable with a new schedule, technology, and online grading. First, the number of students enrolled in distance learning is on a steady rise. Get in on technology where it is today.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The collection of dynamic, on-demand resources supports educators’ efforts to drive deeper student engagement by connecting classroom lessons to the real-world. Career profile videos show students a variety of STEM careers across software engineering, chemistry, and technology support. Discovery, Inc.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Mon, 09/23/2019 - 14:07. Rose , a middle school in Las Vegas, where I supported teachers and students with tech-based initiatives. . history students wanted to learn more. . We agreed to use the technology to connect the students for a once-in-a-lifetime history lesson. Want to Start a Videoconferencing Program?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 19, 2023

The technology is making it possible to add a layer of enhanced reality to a context-sensitive virtual world. The growing digital technology is emerging as a challenge to keep students engaged. The more students do it, the more they will learn, the more they will assimilate and the more they will retain.

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2020

What he found was that the right messages, delivered at the right time, can boost attendance and reduce course failure, as results published in The Journal of Human Resources in 2019 showed. Around that time, Bergman decided to build his own messaging technology to support his research.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

“If it’s edtech, it must be good,” used to be the mantra in schools. In fact, many school technology plans fluctuated depending upon the latest fads and what someone learned at a conference and had little connection to curriculum or learning goals. Focusing on the first module of The Empowered Superintendent Toolkit, 3.0,

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 28, 2019

In this week’s episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, I’m chatting with the Podfather himself, Chris Nesi, the founder of the Education Podcast Network, The House of EdTech, and many other podcasts and productions. You don’t need fancy equipment or hot shot technical skills to create a podcast with your students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

“Teaching with high-quality instructional materials has a direct impact on student learning outcomes. With its adaptive learning and innovative instructional design, enVision provides educators the high-quality curriculum they are looking for to increase both student engagement and achievement.”.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 4, 2019

One of my favorite EdTech gurus is the Cool Cat Teacher herself, Vicki Davis. She shares lots of tips for project-based learning, using the “In-Flip,” method, and how she helps students discover their passions. She teaches technology, blogging, photography and more. Vicki Davis is one of my friends and mentors.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2019

5 Considerations for Buying Classroom Technology. Tue, 04/16/2019 - 09:13. As the vast selection of technology solutions for education continues to grow, K–12 schools find it harder to decide on which products to invest in. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how investments can improve equity in STEM education.

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Omega Notes

JUNE 9, 2020

Lost income negatively impacts a university’s ability to carry out its mission, but even worse is the tragedy that many of these lost students will never realize their full potential without a complete education. In 2019, on average 26 percent of students postponed or stopped their education according to the NSC Research Center.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

This was in early 2019. Deepak Cheenath That puts CoCo’s strategies to keep students engaged or motivated to learn at complete odds with what many edtech companies have been trying to do to teach literacy or STEM — mimic online games like Robolox or Minecraft that children spend hours immersed in outside of school.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A real-time national education study of more than one million students by two leading not-for-profit education groups has found that continued engagement with technology-enabled instruction during COVID-19 school closures has significantly reduced students’ loss of potential reading growth.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In a recent edWeb edLeader Panel sponsored by Project Tomorrow , Dr. Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, and Christina Fleming, Vice President of Blackboard K12, presented the Speak Up 2019-2020 National Findings titled Digital Learning During the Pandemic: Emerging Evidence of an Education Transformation.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2018

The partnership with WeWork has three parts: first, WeWork will open up its 286 offices to students engaged in 2U-supported graduate programs. And WeWork and 2U will also work together to make a “Future of Learning and Work” space, slated to open in 2019. Edtech needs that validation,” Paucek says.

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Evelyn Learning

JUNE 8, 2023

When a new idea or technology becomes available and shows promising usage, powerful governments run to grasp the technology and take advantage of being early adopters. The more resources and technological advancement a country has, the more influential and rich it becomes. And why not? World economics works that way.

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