eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! The first step in student ownership of their own learning is goal setting. One way I help my students set learning goals is by having them complete the vision board template below, which is free for you to copy and assign to students. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Choosito is a student search engine and digital library. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! My students love doing any learning when they get to brainstorm on their desks with a dry erase marker. Access a library of shapes, containers, stylized fonts and more. Mind42 is a free online mind mapping software that runs in a browser. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Kelly Fitzgerald shares tons of Google tricks and templates, including several graphic organizers, in her blog, Edtech Nut. The platform features a library of ready to use templates. Find templates for student choice menus and more at the Shake Up Learning blog.

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Edsurge

JULY 4, 2019

And for higher-ed entrepreneurs in seek of industry mentorship, EdSurge will be organizing Immersion , our one-day bootcamp for edtech startups, in New York City on Sept. EdSurge also regularly hosts meetups and workshops on online learning and higher education technology. There are a lot of conferences on this list.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! My students love doing any learning when they get to brainstorm on their desks with a dry erase marker. Access a library of shapes, containers, stylized fonts and more. Mind42 is a free online mind mapping software that runs in a browser. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Choosito is a student search engine and digital library. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )!

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.” A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 and 29 Combined Edition).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 6, 2020

The 2020 Learning Revolution daily online conference starts today! Farmer, Professor of Library Media || Interested to learn new ways to communicate, collaborate, and connect? Here are the sessions that have been scheduled so far : Teaching Visual Literacy Through Fake News with Dr. Lesley S.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Their regimented schedules disappeared as well, leading many to wonder: How much time should students spend each day on remote learning? We break down the guidance state by state, and share what online learning experts believe is actually a better approach to managing remote learning days. Their advice: Be present.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 15, 2021

As we did in April 2020 for the CARES Act , and in February 2021 for the CRRSA Act , team members at MIND Research Institute have summarized the funding opportunities available for K-12 education under the American Rescue Plan below. Coronavirus-Related Funding Opportunities for Schools and Districts (April 24, 2020).

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

One motivation is a need to give workers new skills so they can grow their businesses at a time when there is a faster rate of skills obsolescence , driving the need for lifelong learning. The shift to remote work in the pandemic also fueled the purchase of low-cost subscriptions to online training libraries.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The district also holds several events inviting staff to learn about technology tools and strategies for the classroom. Arlington Independent School District is an edtech integration leader both districtwide and in the classroom, and other districts can look to AISD for inspiration.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

MAY 4, 2020

@loratshields @watsonedtech @DugleSusan @rltmartin @JamesNeihof [link] — Jonathan Vander Els (@jvanderels) April 26, 2020 Loving these Shelby Speaks series led by @watsonedtech. this one is on how PBL & exhibitions are still happening for 8th grade, just digital now! Nice work Casey, LaPorsha, & Sarah!!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hatcher’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students, including those with diverse needs, led him to offer services that cater to both traditional and online learning environments, recognizing that some students require different support structures for academic success. Her advocacy resulted in $1.5 Dr. Dana T.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2022

Ways to optimize school districts’ evolving use of edtech systems, based in part on lessons learned during the pandemic, were discussed during the edLeader Panel, “ Leadership Change within IT During the Digital Era.” ” Adapting to Hyper Change. Blog post by Robert Low based on this edLeader Panel.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Dr. Gonzales’s district is reaching out to local non-profits for help with the shift to 100% online learning, which cannot be done quickly or cheaply, especially at a time when the district is receiving less state funding. Arati Nagaraj is an education consultant, edtech advisor and school board trustee in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 29, 2020

Google Quick Tips Video Library for Teachers. © Shake Up Learning 2020. The Chromebook Infused Classroom. 10 Google Docs Tips Every Teacher Should Know. 13 Tools to Record Audio on Chromebooks and Other Devices. 13 Tips to Organize Your Google Drive. The Google Slides Master Class (50% Off).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

DATE: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 COST: Free REGISTRATION: To register for the mini-conference, join LearningRevolution.com. In moving from classroom-based instruction to online instruction, the role of the faculty member changes from the content presenter to the facilitator of online learning.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2020

Online Learning Tips for School Closures : Best Practices for Teachers & Schools. Jennifer shares best practices and tips for online learning and home learning with students during extended school closures, like the coronavirus. The 4 C’s: The Superfoods of Learning – SULS002. Take a Tour!

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

“At Savvas, we have made it our mission to give educators and families the solutions they need so that their students can get the most out of their learning, no matter where it takes place this year.”. This includes lesson plans, instructional tools, and readiness assessments specifically geared for distance learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

DATE: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 COST: Free REGISTRATION: To register for the mini-conference, join LearningRevolution.com. Bell 5:00 PM A 7-step Plan to Improve Your Online Learning Program for Maximum Student Engagement (60 minutes) with Ernie Delgado 8:00 PM Learning and Leading During Emergency Remote Teaching (60 minutes) with A.J.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As Jones County leaders will tell you, this dynamic, one-stop-shop of connected solutions and professional learning services positioned the district well to face the unique challenges presented by COVID-19 and the 2020-2021 school year. Epic Charter Schools offers online learning to more than 30,000 students in the state of Oklahoma.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

But you can own access to the full library by buying the Summit all-access pass, which is $99, a $50 savings from the price after the 25th. See you "online!" airing on Discovery in 2020.) World Leadership School is a pioneer in the field of Purpose Learning, or learning as thinking, feeling, and doing.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2020

Online Learning Tips for School Closures : Best Practices for Teachers & Schools. Jennifer shares best practices and tips for online learning and home learning with students during extended school closures, like the coronavirus. The 4 C’s: The Superfoods of Learning – SULS002. Take a Tour!

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Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

“ Cory Reid , who previously ran two edtech companies – Instructure and MasteryConnect – as their chief executive, has landed a new gig at Tyton Partners,” says Edsurge , failing to disclose that it shares investors with MasteryConnect. Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Facebook , an Online Learning Platform?”

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In 2020, Baltimore County Public Schools was hit with a cyberattack that disrupted the district’s remote learning programs, froze its operations and cost the school system nearly $10 million. Related: ‘Don’t rush to spend on edtech’ The federal government is starting to step in.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

And like so many products on this list, 3D printing was hailed as a revolution in education, and schools were encouraged to reorient libraries and shop classes towards “maker spaces” which would give students opportunities to print their plastic designs. The End of Library" Stories (and the Software that Seems to Support That).

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 27, 2022

Related read: 10 Must-Have Features of an Online Education Platform. With all its capabilities and features, Google Classroom can emerge as a powerful tool for online learning only when it is integrated with a third-party tool or content publishing and delivery platform such as KITABOO. Digital Publishing / January 16, 2020.

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