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What Is Educational Technology (Ed Tech), and Why Should Schools Invest in It?

EdTech Magazine

Today’s teachers have robust technology at their disposal, and students have grown up in an increasingly digital world. But, with so many software applications, devices and other technologies on the market, it’s easy for teachers to become overwhelmed with the array of opportunities available to them. This is a 1.7

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Top 10 Hits and Misses for 2021

Ask a Tech Teacher

million views from visitors, about 10,000 followers who have read some or all of our 2,731 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. Here they are–my top 10 hits of 2021 (though I’ve skipped any that have to do with website reviews and tech tips because they’re covered in separate posts): Top Ten Hits.

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FETC 2021: Rebuilding Learning Beyond the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

In a Tuesday session at the 2021 Future of Education Technology Conference, educators highlighted ways that they have been keeping their students on track despite all the changes. This is a particular challenge for STEM-based educators, who often rely on hands-on learning approaches. Despite this, many have found a way.

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Top 10 Tips and Reviews in 2021

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here’s a run-down on what you thought were the most valuable in 2021: Top 10 Tech Tips. It’s Here–the High School Technology Curriculum! Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Tech Tip #34: My Program Froze. 12 Tips for Teaching Middle School Tech. Tech Tip #31: 10 Best Keyboarding Hints.

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What’s Next for Teaching and Learning? 6 Key Trends in K-12 Education

Speaker: Trenton Goble, Chris Giles, and Cat Flippen

Working with Hanover Research, Instructure surveyed educators and parents in the United States on technology use and its impact on student learning, factors that influence student engagement and metrics for student success. Technology is no longer a “nice-to-have.” July 22, 2021 11:00AM PDT, 2:00PM EDT, 7:00PM BST The consensus?

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2021 Reflections: Looking Back and Harnessing Powerful Possibilities

Digital Promise

As we approach the end of 2021, we at Digital Promise also wanted to reflect on the year that was. Below, Digital Promise staff share reflections, lessons, and learnings from 2021 and offer hopes for education in the new year. How 2021 has changed the way we view our role in education. What has inspired us over the past year. ??Juliana

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Google Jamboard 2021 with Tom Mullaney

The CoolCatTeacher

One of the most popular shows of 2018 was with Tom Mullaney on Google Jamboard so we’ve updated it for 2021! Google Jamboard 2021 – Hot Tips with Tom Mullaney. Tom’s education experience includes Special Education, Social Studies, and educational technology coaching in New York, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.

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A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive

Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. August 24th, 2021 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm GMT The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce.