2021, Accessibility, Digital Learning and Professional Learning

Announcing the 2021 Cohort of HP Teaching Fellows

Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

We’re excited to announce the 2021 cohort of HP Teaching Fellows! The new cohort includes 26 educators from across the United States and Canada, selected for their excellence in powerful teaching and learning with technology. HP Teaching Fellows Exemplify Powerful Learning. Learn from the HP Teaching Fellows.

Microsoft

Microsoft STEM Twitter Study

Looking Ahead to the 2020-2021 School Year

Digital Promise

AUGUST 10, 2020

Even if physical buildings are forced to remain closed, we must remember that schools themselves are not closed—learning must, and will, continue. Digital learning also strengthens each teacher’s ability to meet the needs of each student, regardless of whether they are in the classroom or at home.

Edcamps

Edcamps Digital Learning Accessibility Resources

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Recognized for Addressing Digital Divide During Pandemic

Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2021

When schools were forced to quickly shift to distance learning in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) team immediately sprung into action to provide professional learning and support to educators within the network—which grew to 264 middle and high schools across the country by late 2020.

Digital Divide

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Meet the SETDA 2021 State Achievement Award Recipients

SETDA Says

JUNE 22, 2021

The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) created the State Achievement Award (SSA) to recognize outstanding initiatives from SETDA State and Affiliate members and their teams that address meaningful challenges in teaching and learning.

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Meeting Trends Technology Equity of Access

Speak Up 2021 Congressional Briefing: Lessons Learned from a Year of Virtual School

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

During the Speak Up 2021 Congressional Briefing: Release of the National Research Findings, Dr. Evans, along with a panel of K-12 student voices, discussed findings from this year’s Speak Up Research Project. But one of the key factors emerging is equitable access to quality teachers. Join the Community.

Blackboard

Blackboard Learning Strategy Data

North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools Launches New Partnership with Discovery Education to Create Modern and Innovative Learning Environments Supporting Science Instruction

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, January 4, 2021— North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools (HCS) has launched a new partnership with Discovery Education creating modern and innovative learning environments supporting science instruction. Those resources are: The Discovery Education platform. .

Schoology

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Georgia’s Toombs County Schools Launches New Partnership Bringing Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to All Students in the 2021-2022 School Year

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Monday, August 2, 2021) — Georgia’s Toombs County Schools (TCS) today launched a new partnership with? Discovery Education providing district teachers and students in all grades K-12 access to an award-winning digital learning platform in the coming school year. Twitter and? LinkedIn.??? .

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How Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Impacted Entire School Districts During COVID

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 13, 2021

How did superintendents leverage strategies learned from the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program across their districts? What are their aspirations for greater technology integration and engagement in 2021-22? Applying lessons learned for district-wide impact.

Learning

Learning Training System iPad

Driving Innovation, Discovery Education Reaches New Heights in New Hampshire Classrooms

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

CONCORD, NH —  The New Hampshire Department of Education and Discovery Education are thrilled to announce that Granite State educators, students and families have reached one million engagements on the Discovery Education digital platform – helping to support learners statewide. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 Discovery, Inc.

Classroom

Classroom Education Instructional Materials EdTech

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide?

STEM

STEM Digital Learning Resources Secondary

21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Research note: As Wall (2021) indicates, there is a definite connection between trauma and student behavior as well as student learning. Using the techniques from this course, you’ll be able to put students in the driver’s seat by teaching them to manage, measure, and be excited about their own learning. Learn More.

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Course Assessment Online Assessments Strategy

Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Inspire, Engage, and Empower the District’s 16,300 Elementary Students

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

May 5, 2021) — Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education designed to inspire, engage and empower the district’s 16,300 K-5 students and improve academic achievement. CPS educators and students districtwide will have access to this resource. SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, ?May

Elementary

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Laying the Foundation for Distance Learning Success

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Schools across the country were forced to rapidly shift to distance learning last spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the 2020-2021 school year began in the fall and teachers and students were still trying to adjust to this “new normal,” those in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program had an advantage.

Broadband

Broadband Learning Blended Learning Training

Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Discovery Education Renew Long-Term Partnership Serving Educators and Students Statewide

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, June 15, 2021) — Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with Discovery Education , a leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and engaging content for K-12 classrooms worldwide. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

Education

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Teaching Digitally Resource Guide – SULS098

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Joey Mitchell (@itsthemitchell) February 11, 2021. Today, we are looking at her “ Teaching Digitally Resource Guide ,” an online slide deck of resources and tips to help teachers make the shift to teaching digitally. CLICK HERE to access: Teaching Digitally Resource Guide. Types of Learning.

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Florida’s Martin County School District Selects Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to Educate All Students for Success

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Monday, July 19, 2021) — Florida’s Martin County School District (MCSD) today announced a new partnership with? leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes?place. professional learning opportunities. Discovery Education , the worldwide?edtech?leader

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Celebrations

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, March 3, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Women’s History Month observances nationwide. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide?

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Arkansas’ Corning School District Enters New Age of Digital Science Instruction Through Partnership with Discovery Education

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, November 9, 2021) —Arkansas’ Corning School District (CSD) is entering a new age of digital teaching and learning through a partnership with Discovery Education. digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.?? ? a recently enhanced learning platform ?that?facilitates?engaging,

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Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 20, 2021) —Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) today launched a new multiyear partnership with Discovery Education that helps educators connect current classroom instruction to students’ possible future career paths.

Academic Standards

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South Dakota’s Pierre School District Selects Discovery Education to Support Its Mission to Inspire All Students to Achieve Their Potential

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, April 15, 2021) —South Dakota’s Pierre School District (PSD) today announced the launch of a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s mission to inspire all students to achieve their potential. PSD educators and students districtwide will have access to this resource.

Schoology

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Portsmouth Public Schools Becomes the Latest Virginia School System to Select Discovery Education to Support Student Academic Achievement

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

September 8, 2021) — Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s five-year strategic plan, Expedition to 2025: Purpose. digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.?? professional learning. SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday,?September

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Discovery Education Celebrates 20th Year of Innovation by Unlocking the Power of Augmented Reality with?No Cost iPad App and Exclusive New Original Content

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2022

While 2021 marked Discovery Education’s 20 th year of providing innovative digital learning solutions to educators worldwide, it also began a new chapter in the company’s history,” said Discovery Education Chief Executive Officer Scott Kinney. “In Discovery Education users can access DEmystfied here. .

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Two Kentucky School Systems Select Discovery Education to Support STEM and STEAM Instruction

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. STEM Connect is a web-based, interdisciplinary K-8 supplemental STEM resource and Experience is Discovery Education’s flexible K-12 digital learning platform.

STEM

STEM System Professional Learning Education

Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers – SULS0101

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

In this episode, I share The Blended Learning with Google Toolkit, a free download to help teachers create dynamic, blended learning experiences for students with Google tools. Get access to this FREE PDF download that aligns technology integration strategies with Google tools! TechyBeckyYoung (@TechyBeckyYoung) March 4, 2021.

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Blended Learning Google Learning Strategy

Engaging New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Partners Welcome Students and Teachers Back to School

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Thursday, August 26, 2021) — To welcome K-12 students and teachers back to school, Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—and leading corporate and community partners proudly introduce four new engaging, no-cost virtual field trips (VFTs).

STEM

STEM Education EdTech Social Media

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support Families with New No-Cost Resources to Ignite Student Interest in STEM

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Thursday, September 16, 2021) — To accelerate student learning and ignite student curiosity in STEM, Discovery Education presents parents and guardians an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources. Silver Spring, Md. Challenge kids to utilize everyday items to reinforce core scientific principles. Discover more at Girls4Tech.

STEM

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Labster Secures $47M in New Funding Tranche to Expand Global Opportunities for Virtual Science Laboratory Simulations

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

They are joining the Series C round announced in 2021 led by Andreessen Horowitz. “As a contributor to sustainable development, Sofina is proud to support Labster’s vision of empowering millions of students with an engaging STEM learning experience,” said Bertrand Fawe, investment manager at Sofina Group.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

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. Renaissance displayed its literacy solutions.

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Middle School Educators Across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Learn New Strategies for Integrating Innovative Computational Thinking Approaches into Classroom Learning to Better Prepare Students For 21st Century Careers

techlearning

AUGUST 2, 2018

-- Tata Consultancy Services and Discovery Education Partner on “Ignite My Future in School” Initiative, Delivering Professional Learning to Educators and Supporting the Integration of Computational Thinking into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ Curriculum -- CHARLOTTE, N.C. | students by 2021.

Strategy

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Richard Labbe Johnston County Public Schools Nominated by: Savvas Learning Company While recent statistics from NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card) show significant declines in math scores across the country, Johnston County Public Schools in North Carolina has defied that trend. After one year of using enVision, Johnston County saw real growth.

Education

Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary

Sneak a peek at 8 eSN K-12 Hero Awards contenders

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

s flexible professional learning program. “We We have used both in-person and virtual professional development for S.P.I.R.E. To meet this challenge, Jhone Ebert, Nevada State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in the summer of 2020 announced the launch of the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC).

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17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

To complement its forward-thinking vision, the district sought a blended curriculum solution that offered a full suite of digital resources accessible from a single platform. Providing access to mental health care has been a priority for Aurora Public Schools’ AWARE Team even before the pandemic.

Education

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Technology’s Impact on Student Learning: Insights from the Speak Up 2022 Congressional Briefing

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The most comprehensive data set on digital learning, Speak Up provides feedback from more than 6.2 Ishmael shared that they are in the process of drafting a new plan, which has three top priorities: digital inclusion, ecosystems, and emerging trends and technologies. Speak Up 2021-2022 Data Sets. 28% suburban.

Survey

Survey Blackboard Learning Data

A Five-Step Plan for Integrating Digital Books Into the Classroom

edWeb.net

JULY 12, 2022

In Weber School District (UT), educational technology isn’t a one-time event but a tool to help students reach their learning goals. Partially spurred by the pandemic but also by a desire to increase equitable access to reading materials, district leaders made a digital library one of the seven essential tools in all of the schools.

Classroom

Classroom Libraries eBook Conference

Insights from CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity Winners

edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

Every year, CoSN awards a school district with the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity to encourage and recognize those districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the digital access gap. Dr. Garcia retires as SFPS Superintendent in June 2021. Leadership. Department of Commerce.

Advocacy

Advocacy BYOD Accessibility Strategy

School Leadership Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Cyberattacks

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The growing concerns about security among families, school systems, and legislature increased teacher and student reliance on internet accessibility. Teaching and Learning. Cybersecurity and cyber safety impacts teaching and learning, especially in this era of digital learning.

Strategy

Strategy System Data BYOD

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’ve had families who just needed some layer of support or to continue to access their education, and the online environment provided immediate response to that,” shared Mr. Hatcher. His approach, focused on equitable access to books and engaging the community, has left a remarkable mark.

Edmentum

Edmentum Education Libraries Advocacy

Eyes on the Future: Building on COVID Lessons for Enriched Teaching and Learning

edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2021

Even though many had been using technology in the classroom, they were not ready for the full-on virtual digital learning environment COVID demanded. Over time, the need to quickly adapt led to heightened online student engagement, according to a CatchOn survey of 47 school districts from January 2020 to January 2021.

Learning

Learning Data Outcomes Survey

37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. We’re headed into a fourth year of learning in the pandemic’s shadow. Vrain Valley Schools.

EdTech

EdTech Industry Assessment Data

How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. We headed into a fourth year of learning in the pandemic’s shadow. It is all about the balance.

EdTech

EdTech Learning Industry Data

Announcing the 2021 Cohort of HP Teaching Fellows

Looking Ahead to the 2020-2021 School Year

Trending Sources

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Recognized for Addressing Digital Divide During Pandemic

Meet the SETDA 2021 State Achievement Award Recipients

Speak Up 2021 Congressional Briefing: Lessons Learned from a Year of Virtual School

North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools Launches New Partnership with Discovery Education to Create Modern and Innovative Learning Environments Supporting Science Instruction

Georgia’s Toombs County Schools Launches New Partnership Bringing Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to All Students in the 2021-2022 School Year

How Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Impacted Entire School Districts During COVID

Driving Innovation, Discovery Education Reaches New Heights in New Hampshire Classrooms

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Inspire, Engage, and Empower the District’s 16,300 Elementary Students

Laying the Foundation for Distance Learning Success

Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Discovery Education Renew Long-Term Partnership Serving Educators and Students Statewide

Teaching Digitally Resource Guide – SULS098

Florida’s Martin County School District Selects Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to Educate All Students for Success

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Celebrations

Arkansas’ Corning School District Enters New Age of Digital Science Instruction Through Partnership with Discovery Education

Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership

South Dakota’s Pierre School District Selects Discovery Education to Support Its Mission to Inspire All Students to Achieve Their Potential

Portsmouth Public Schools Becomes the Latest Virginia School System to Select Discovery Education to Support Student Academic Achievement

Discovery Education Celebrates 20th Year of Innovation by Unlocking the Power of Augmented Reality with?No Cost iPad App and Exclusive New Original Content

Two Kentucky School Systems Select Discovery Education to Support STEM and STEAM Instruction

Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers – SULS0101

Engaging New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Partners Welcome Students and Teachers Back to School

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support Families with New No-Cost Resources to Ignite Student Interest in STEM

Labster Secures $47M in New Funding Tranche to Expand Global Opportunities for Virtual Science Laboratory Simulations

25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

Middle School Educators Across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Learn New Strategies for Integrating Innovative Computational Thinking Approaches into Classroom Learning to Better Prepare Students For 21st Century Careers

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

Sneak a peek at 8 eSN K-12 Hero Awards contenders

17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

Technology’s Impact on Student Learning: Insights from the Speak Up 2022 Congressional Briefing

A Five-Step Plan for Integrating Digital Books Into the Classroom

Insights from CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity Winners

School Leadership Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Cyberattacks

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

Eyes on the Future: Building on COVID Lessons for Enriched Teaching and Learning

37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

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