EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2019

How Windows 10 Can Support New Classroom Growth. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7, essentially bringing the life of the operating system to an end after a decade. Personalize Learning with Windows 10 Education Tools. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how asset management tools help time-strapped K–12 IT teams.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The GoGuardian Research and Insights team today announced its comprehensive findings on the factors that create an engaging learning experience in K-12 schools, both online and in-person, in its 2020 State of Engagement Report. Finding digital content designed for student focus. Being consistent in classroom management.

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Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 28, 2020

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

Summer is always a good opportunity to explore new ideas, particularly ideas for boosting student engagement or perhaps taking some risks with trying something a bit different in our classrooms. And how can we get started today in our classrooms? Here are some resources that we have used in our classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2020

Student engagement and empowerment were evident at FETC 2020 in Miami, FL. Topics ran the gamut from the latest tech tools and personalized learning strategies to funding, supporting, and sustaining district technology initiatives. Related content: 5 reasons to integrate STEM into online learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In the latest phase of this collaboration, a new edition of the award-winning Mystery Science service built especially for Texas educators is helping CCISD teachers in K-5 classrooms districtwide engage students more deeply in science instruction.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic challenges schools around the world to keep students engaged in remote learning and to use technology in new ways, many have turned to instructional technology coaches (also referred to as edtech coaches) for support. Our new report presents findings from a survey of edtech coaches in the U.S.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

Long gone are the days where the overhead projector reigned supreme in the classroom. Well, at this time, they were the shiny new tool on the block and quite expensive. It should be noted that in both examples above, direct instruction was followed by some sort of student-centered learning activity.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. ELMO demonstrated the ELMO Ecosystem of Classroom Solutions.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

Following a careful review of possible resources, the Kihei Elementary School team selected Mystery Science for classroom use. . Effective professional development will maximize the power of these resources, increase student engagement in learning, and support students’ continued academic development.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2020

On any given day, you’ll find Felix and her students using iReady Math, making FlipGrid videos, or participating in a Skype Class virtual field trip to learn from rangers in places like Dinosaur National Monument and Grand Teton National Park. One tool on heavy rotation is Microsoft’s Immersive Reader.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

The renewal of this partnership ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to explore the natural world and more deeply engage in science instruction. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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myViewBoard

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

When using the selection tool , selected objects will now have an orange outline. These lessons integrate myViewBoard Clips with myViewBoard Original Content to increase student engagement and participation in the classroom. The post What’s New ~ February 2020 appeared first on myViewBoard Blog.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Since 2020, three things have become clearer than ever: Our students of color, English learners and students with disabilities have faced a disparate impact on their educational experience from COVID-19. W]hen I think about UDL, that's the question I'm looking for: How am I going to engage all learners? [W]hen

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Digital Promise

APRIL 20, 2021

Everything is placed neatly into your school bag, the classroom is beautifully made up, and all the seats and materials are ready to go for students. Teachers wait excitedly to see their students’ faces after a summer break. Now that our students are back full-time, I try to be just as visible.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

For the last seven months of 2020, school districts have gone through extreme changes regarding how learning is happening in a pandemic-induced educational environment. 50% of students in grades 6-12 students stated that digital tools help them develop a greater sense of personal ownership of the learning process.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 24, 2020

To keep students engaged in STEM learning during school closures, Vernier Software & Technology is offering a robust collection of free remote learning solutions for teachers and students. Students can perform their own analysis of the sample data and answer questions based on their results.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings. Here, eSchool News highlights Nick Baskwill–one of its K-12 Hero Awards finalists.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

In addition, district educators will receive in-depth professional learning opportunities that will help them integrate their new resources into instruction and create engaging lessons that prepare students for success beyond the classroom. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. Mystery Science.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

A version of this post was origianlly published on April 14, 2020, on FE News. The problem is, many schools still rely on legacy systems and even paper-based processes to manage their administrative and student data, which is time-consuming and costly. After all, each school has many specific needs and so does each classroom.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching approach in which students engage with real-life tasks addressed with sustained inquiry to provide authentic results. This way, teachers kept students motivated and engaged in their online classes. Read more: Methods and tools to develop future-ready skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

Had I been asked what I thought about online teaching two years ago, I would probably have given you quite an earful of the many known shortcomings of virtual teaching modalities, including the challenges to student engagement and community building. which serves a very diverse student body of mostly first-generation college students.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Featured activities with templates that are easy to copy and distribute to students, such as the Hugs for Heroes digital greetings.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on July 2, 2020, in Open Access Government. Even though enough educators and students — and the entire educational community — were at least familiar with online learning practices and educational technologies, the shift was sudden nevertheless. Increase student engagement.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As educators, we need to be more discerning and discriminating about the use of technology in our classrooms and be willing to admit when the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Google classrooms were rarely used, and laptops, while ubiquitous, were primarily used during standardized testing season.

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Early learners in kindergarten and first grade across Minnesota’s Grand Rapids ISD 318 (District 318) will return to their classrooms this Fall with new resources from worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education in their digital backpacks. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 2, 2020

The post Online Teaching Best Practices, Tips, and Tools – SULS065 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Let’s prepare for the new normal with some online teaching best practices, tips, and tools. In this episode, Kasey shares her best tips for teaching students online. Online Teaching Best Practices, Tips, and Tools.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“I felt I had a system that worked, and introducing this ‘nonsense’ wouldn’t add anything to my classroom and would only create more work for me and be a distraction for my students,” she said. I wanted to have as many tools in my belt as possible when the new school year rolled around,” she said.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Trying to wrap my mind around 2020 to craft my newsletter was no small feat. As I began to write, I realized that 2020 for me was a year of extremes. The most challenging aspect of 2020 has been the toll it has taken on our relationships with others. 3 Students are capable of self-directed learning. I disagree.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2022

The company is among OER providers that argue that OER can be a tool in making higher education more equitable, by making sure that economically disadvantaged students have the materials to succeed in courses like statistics that serve as gateways to lucrative professions. How Is It Used In Classrooms?

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

A version of this post was origianlly published on April 14, 2020, on FE News. The problem is, many schools still rely on legacy systems and even paper-based processes to manage their administrative and student data, which is time-consuming and costly. After all, each school has many specific needs and so does each classroom.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2021

While many districts resumed hybrid or full in-person learning during the 2020-2021 school year, many educators and experts are still concerned about learning gaps and learning loss. It’s fair to say students have more than earned their impending summer breaks.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 13, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Featured activities with templates that are easy to copy and distribute to students, such as the Hugs for Heroes digital greetings.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2021

Throughout the unusual and challenging year that was 2020, it was sometimes a struggle to look beyond the next few weeks—or even days—into the future. Contemplating the future is difficult when the present feels so unsettling, especially in the classroom. When I look back at 2020, I see resilience and passion. It’s in our blood.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2023

WASHINGTON – Inside a high school classroom, Bryan Martinez jots down several purchases that would require a short-term savings plan: shoes, phone, headphones, clothes, and food. Since 2020, nine U.S. Related: Teachers conquering their math anxiety But do topics like high interest rates translate to higher interest among students?

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2023

This continued collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to deeply engage students in science instruction. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Educator Innovator

APRIL 2, 2020

With a shared interest in social justice literacies and passion for engaging youth in current issues, the two educators used the novel All American Boys , by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely to anchor conversations about race and privilege. About: Privilege, Racism, and Oppression in the Middle School Classroom.

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