Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

Technology in schools can be a critical tool in advancing equity. Strategic Planning for Equity-Driven Edtech Selection, Implementation, and Evaluation A recent report from LearnPlatform showed that during the 2021-2022 school year, school districts accessed an average of 1,417 edtech tools each month.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. Elementary students are not immune to serious student safety issues. And will we return to our classrooms to teach in the same manner as we did before COVID?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In 2021, we told the story of a student who was surprised to learn that the professor featured in his online course lecture videos died years ago. One is that people are interested in how new technologies coming out might impact education. Below are the 10 top episodes of 2021 as voted by listeners. Three themes emerged.

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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. As a result of the success of Canvas for Elementary, our future goal is to push Canvas district-wide.“.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While I’m appreciative that my ancestors were wary folks, in 2021, I often saw myself and others trapped in this negative mindset, always tallying the losses and waiting for the next bad thing to happen. Thus began my journey to strengthen my gratitude muscle to help push back negative thoughts and make space for joy in 2021.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2022

In a 2021 study by McAfee, the cyber security software company, over three-quarters of American parents wished schools would do more to educate their children about online safety. Having used the content myself while teaching an elective technology class, I found them effective and eliciting necessary discussions about cyber safety.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for the 2021 Vernier Engineering Award. We are committed to supporting educators in every way possible as they work to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. “We

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

Each winning high school and college-level educator awarded cash and technology prizes valued at $5,500 for their creative use of data-collection technology. Four of these educators are being honored with the 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards from Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

BEAVERTON, Oregon, December 13, 2021 — Vernier Software & Technology has named the 40 recipients of its 40th anniversary educator grants. With more than 800 total submissions, we were truly blown away by the response we received from educators,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

Vernier Software & Technology recently announced science educator Tyson Vrbas of Manhattan Catholic Schools in Manhattan, Kansas as the 2021 Engineering Award winner. About Vernier Software & Technology. When a vibration above a certain threshold is detected, an LED lights up alerting students of a potential issue.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2023

Voice technology — especially the use of an AI bot that talks back to the learner — has injected reading practice with the kind of feedback that was only possible with one-on-one tutoring before. The appeal of voice technology as a screening tool, a method for playful reading practice and a strategy for offering feedback is clear.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

Sponsor: Join me at the upcoming insightful online conference, Engage 2021 sponsored by Kognity! I’ll be sharing my 50+ ways to use technology in the classroom updated with new tools and tips for the challenges of teaching in 2021. Engage 2021 is a must-attend online event for educators. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Some awesome changes have happened with Google Apps over summer 2021. Eric has been in education for 30 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in Canton, Ohio where he oversees G Suite for Education implementation, training, and support, as well as other technology integration initiatives.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2021

Written by “Karen Weaver a 3rd grade elementary school teacher and author of the upcoming children’s book “The Magic Pencil”, it covers all the basics. Technology and Bad Posture in Kids. Kids’ routines nowadays are filled with technology that can harm their posture and development if left unsupervised.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Summer camps, many of which remain financially fragile after last year’s closures, could see an influx of cash: The American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund earmarked $1.2 The post Summer camp 2021: More anxiety, more learning, more hugs — same fun appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Wednesday, June 23, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced 30 State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Each State Merit Winner receives special recognition on the challenge website, along with a special technology prize pack. SILVER SPRING, Md. & PAUL, Minn. Paul, Minnesota.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 18, 2021

Recently, I shared 21 Hot Topics for Teacher Professional Development for Summer 2021. Michael Fisher is an author and instructional coach who works with schools to design contemporary curriculum and modernize instruction with an array of technologies. This is episode. Sponsor: Advancement Courses.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2022

PHARR, TEXAS — In the entryway of Graciela Garcia Elementary, visitors are greeted twice. All that is made explicit because Garcia Elementary is a dual-language school. Just a couple days after Thanksgiving break 2021, its teachers aren’t just trying to get students caught up on multiplication tables or grammar.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2022

It’s the little things, like crayons, says Christine Slayton, a bilingual first grade teacher at Frank Del Olmo Elementary School in Los Angeles. Perhaps unsurprisingly, health and wellness requests were up for both years of the pandemic, with 18,361 such requests from 2021-2022. No more sharing Crayolas—or markers or playdough.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

It goes without saying that there has also been a significant uptick in the purposeful use of technology. Leaders had been broken up into four different cohorts (elementary, middle, high school, and district supervisors). She explained that she taught herself and always had a knack for technology.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Vernier Software & Technology recently partnered with Magnitude.io ExoLab-8 provides a truly one-of-a-kind, hands-on learning opportunity that will teach students about important NGSS-aligned topics, as well as crosscutting concepts,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Public Schools report covering the 2021-22 academic year. Nearly 90 percent of schools reported increased social and emotional support for students during the 2021-22 academic year. The National Center for Education Statistics released its biennial Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 8, 2024

Wealthy suburbs can have a surplus of qualified applicants for elementary schools at the same time that a remote, rural school cannot find anyone to teach high school physics. Tech = technology; CTE = career and technical education; ESL = English as a second language.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2021

My daughter is entering her third year of college, and I have three sons in elementary schools; my youngest starts first grade in a few weeks. A few weeks ago, the VILS team published a guide to successful technology integration that highlights six elements for success that we’ve learned from working with the many schools in our networks.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2023

The second grader attends SpaRRk Academy, a virtual learning program for elementary students created in 2021 by the Rio Rancho School District in New Mexico. A longtime administrator in Rio Rancho, Aaker led the district-wide transition of elementary students to online learning when Covid struck.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Kathy Neumann’s third graders at Longfellow Elementary School in Columbia, Maryland, struggled to understand fractions during this pandemic-disrupted school year. Administrators are crafting plans for the 2021-22 school year to help children catch up on what they may have missed in math during the pandemic.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 15, 2022

Since launching in 2021, more than 200 teachers from schools and youth organizations across 48 countries have engaged with the Ciena Solutions Challenge , a global design challenge launched by Digital Promise and Ciena that invites middle and high school students globally to design solutions that address the U.N. Project Name: STEM Farm.

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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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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

East Palo Alto Academy, a small charter high school, saw a chronic absenteeism rate of 199 out of 355 students (56 percent) during the 2021-22 school year, according to state data. percent) in 2021-22. In 2021-22, 6.5 In 2021-22, 6.5 percent) during the 2018-19 school year to 846 out of 1,637 students (51.7

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2023

For the technically inclined, pivoting to a job in the education technology industry seems like a natural fit. Brown found herself sharing advice with so many educators looking to emulate her path that in 2021, she published a book on the subject. They’re going to need to ask about training offered by their target companies.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Ramos knew there were many kids like her, eager to keep up with school but lacking the technology to do so. A Tech Exchange employee works in the nonprofit’s warehouse in May 2021. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report Boxes of #OaklandUndivided devices wait for student pickup at Castlemont High School in May 2021.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 28, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Nonprofit VHS Learning is partnering with Continental Han Feng Network Technology (CHF) to develop a full Chinese language high school program. About Continental Han Feng Network Technology (CHF). Courses are approved for initial eligibility by NCAA.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA– Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today that elementary students from Buchanan County, Virginia School District achieved unprecedented reading gains using Carnegie Learning’s Fast ForWord ® reading and language program. That’s major.

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