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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. The past six months have reaffirmed that engagement is central to student learning, regardless of the instructional environment. Collin Earnst, CEO, LearnWell.

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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

Edsurge

But declining student participation may also stem from the challenges inherent to remote and hybrid learning. It’s often said that online courses offer students increased flexibility—supposedly a positive quality. That’s a sharp contrast to how most residential colleges operate.

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – August 2021

Edthena

We suggest allowing for choice in assignments, choice in student use of edtech tools, and choice in student work partners (if appropriate). Any opportunity to relieve pressure and stress can make a big difference in how students and families adjust to a new or different mode of teaching and learning.

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5 Reasons to include micro learning in your teaching strategy

Neo LMS

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. This breaks the bad habit of cramming since students simply retain more information in study sessions separated by breaks. Key takeaway.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

eSchool News

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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Edtech Unicorn Outschool Exploded During the Pandemic. What Happens Next?

Edsurge

The course offerings were in the ballpark of 10,000. Now, a year-and-a-half later, 7,000 teachers are actively working with the San Francisco-based startup, which has served one million students from around the globe. Those students can choose from a cache of more than 140,000 courses. And boom—Outschool took off.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

They fit into the categories of SEL, digital instruction, engagement/management, and leadership. Advancement Courses Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. If you enroll in any of the courses mentioned in this post, use the code COOL20 to receive 20% off of your course. Search Courses Now.

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