The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning. “I

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in Education Technology , on April 17, 2021. We now know that students learn better when learning is spread out over time. Plus, it’s much easier to track student progress using a micro learning format than wait a couple of weeks to test that knowledge. Key takeaway.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — June 28, 2021 — Today at ISTE Live 2021, Instructure launched the Canvas for Elementary user experience, a combination of features that make Canvas more user-friendly for elementary students. Comment Library. Student Annotations. The report found that hybrid teaching and learning will continue.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A quick scan of the EdTech Top 40 – Fall 22 Report reveals that teachers in the United States used almost 148 digital tools, while students used nearly 143 digital tools in the school year 2021–22. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms. ClassDojo enables teachers to turn their classrooms into communities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, December 1, 2021) — To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources. Financial Literacy Lessons. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

Ad Fontes Media’s solutions encourage critical thinking and student engagement. Ad Fontes Media founder and CEO Vanessa Otero said, “The fact that Mackin is helping educators get the resources they need to teach students how to evaluate and detect misinformation, fake news, and bias should be recognized.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

June 23, 2021 – During the pandemic, schools rapidly adopted technology and flexible learning models so they could better support students. Increased levels of technology have made the traditional arrangement of desks and front-of-the-classroom focus unnecessary,” said Dr. Christina Counts, Vice President of Education for MiEN Company.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Since its inception, Discovery Education has been an early mover in bringing modern technologies—such as video streaming services and digital textbooks—to the classroom. AR technology has the potential to expand educators’ ability to create immersive, interactive learning experiences that unlock students’ natural curiosity.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Avantis Education , producer of ClassVR , demonstrated its AR and VR content along with its ClassVR Premium Headset, designed for classrooms and available in sets of 8 or 30. ClassVR, the company’s solution, is a full turnkey VR and AR offering for classrooms, teachers, and education. Sandbox AR is available for download here.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 8, 2021

In this episode, Kasey talks with Shake Up Learning trainer, Tammy Lind, on the hidden treasure of Google Earth as a classroom tool. The hidden treasure of Google Earth in every classroom. Schoolytics helps you measure, monitor, and manage student engagement and assignments. Quick Tip Video Library. Click To Tweet.

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N2Y

JUNE 10, 2022

In 2021, n2y’s Unique Learning System ® was EdTech Breakthrough’s choice for “Overall EdTech Solution of the Year.”. Using the comprehensive data automatically collected in Polaris, teams can create meaningful IEPs that address the needs of the whole student through personalized goals.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Lincoln School second grade teacher Kelsi Iturralde works with her guided reading group of students Wednesday Oct. She is seeing that after returning to a classroom from being home during the pandemic, more students are behind, socio-emotionally and academically. Credit: John Walker/The Fresno Bee. Why it works.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2021

Schoolytics helps you measure, monitor, and manage student engagement and assignments. It also organizes all the student engagement data from Google Classroom in one easy-to-use dashboard. Quick Tip Video Library. Jamboard is simple to use, clean interface, and not overwhelming for teachers and students.

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Buncee

AUGUST 1, 2022

As we head back into our classrooms, there are lots of things that we must consider. How do we set up a classroom learning environment to best support students? How do we create a welcoming classroom space that sparks creativity and curiosity for learning? Cultivating a Culture of Curiosity.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Commercial Tension Between Libraries And Publishers. Since libraries and online publishing platforms derive revenue from the same consumers, the constant brewing cold war between the two carried on throughout the decade. The tension between libraries and publishers has taken various forms. Digital Publishing / April 19, 2021.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Trusted by thousands of educators and hundreds of schools, districts, and organizations, BetterLesson’s professional learning services are action-oriented, evidence-based, collaborative, and tailored to the needs of individual teachers and the students in their classrooms. Kennard will join BetterLesson as CEO on March 1, 2021.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The Tulsa Public Schools district in Oklahoma deployed a range of tools to support ELL students, including boosting live translation capabilities and using language simplification software to support reading. ELL students engaged with virtual schooling at the same rates as other student groups — or higher.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

They include features specifically designed to help teachers seamlessly shift between in-person and remote learning, easily identify both learning gaps and the critical content from the previous grade to close them, as well as increase student engagement with immersive activities and simplified access to their digital content.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 25, 2021

Quick Tip Video Library. This school year Jen reentered the classroom and shares some of her favorite engaging student assessment and assignment ideas. In this episode, Jen discusses how technology has truly stepped up the teacher collaboration opportunity in sharing ideas for student engagement.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 20, 2021

Schoolytics helps you measure, monitor, and manage student engagement and assignments. It also organizes all the student engagement data from Google Classroom in one easy-to-use dashboard. Quick Tip of the Week (Google Classroom). Quick Tip Video Library. Part 2: MUST-HAVE Google Classroom Skills.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

standardized test results suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic reversed nearly two decades of progress in math and reading for K-12 students. But amid a rush of new and emerging classroom solutions promising gains in student mental health and well-being, it’s becoming increasingly clear that not all K-12 SEL solutions are created equal.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

She was curious and excited about finding meaningful uses for technology in the classroom. EdSurge reached out to Van Looy, as well as members of the Vanguard Team, to discuss creativity in the classroom and intentional integration of education technology. See more great examples of classroom projects coming to life with Adobe Spark.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Through the strategic integration of these innovative technologies, Akron Public Schools has witnessed significant improvement in student engagement and academic growth. By creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, Mr. Hatcher has empowered students from all walks of life to unlock their full potential. Dr. Dana T.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

While technology has opened a world of learning opportunities for students beyond the classroom, many teachers lack access to these resources and the know-how to integrate them effectively. Or learn more about technology in classrooms here. Keep reading to find out about the STEAM lab s. What Is a STEAM Lab ?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As classroom teachers led classrooms through turn-key lessons and helped students apply what they learned to their goals and challenges, Jim took it even further by having assemblies to showcase the learnings happening in each classroom. Nominee: Cory Matsumiya , Kamehameha Schools Nominated by: SAP Concur.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Even before the more recent growth of the edtech industry, educators have routinely created games and interactive challenges in order to get students engaged with subjects ranging from math and logic to history and reading. What would you tell any teachers who might be hesitant to bring games into their classroom?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ask your library staff for OER training; most are happy to help. Open Textbook Library (umn.edu) - Find reviews of available OER, and also visit Open Education Network (umn.edu). Read: Learn why James Wilson was recognized as a 2021 Lyryx OER Champion. Read: More about The Lyryx Model for sustainable OER publishing.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 29, 2022

Clever simplifies complex integrations resulting in great user experiences, higher usage, and improved engagement with third-party apps, such as KITABOO, thus, enabling superior content delivery and more learning in the classroom. KITABOO can be used to deliver online learning, classroom learning, and blended learning.

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edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2021

The changes altered the educational landscape, inspiring educators to embrace new instructional methods and carry them over to their classrooms once they returned to normalcy. Even though many had been using technology in the classroom, they were not ready for the full-on virtual digital learning environment COVID demanded.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The various services and products acquired by consolidators over the last year or two will be integrated into increasingly comprehensive platforms offering instructional content, assessments, and classroom tools all in one place. To be intentional and thoughtful to what technology can provide for teachers and students.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 27, 2022

Google Classroom is finding increased use in delivering online classes and enabling learners to connect with instructors. Google Classroom when integrated with KITABOO, an award-winning content publishing and delivery platform, greatly enhances the teaching and learning experience. What is Google Classroom?

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Redrafting of the history standards started in 2021 under the administration of Ralph Northam, the former Democratic governor. Related: What do classroom conversations about race, identity and history really look like? Credit: Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images. In fact, these are the conversations they want to have.

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