eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2015

How students still complete assignments on off-days at one district thanks to their iPads. Leah Sparks, the technology director for Kanawha County Schools, has spent several years planning for a district-wide technology program that has culminated in the distribution of nearly 10,000 iPads this school year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

X.com (Formerly Twitter): @ TannenbaumTech Notes Hosts, Guests & Featured People: Debbie Tannenbaum, Tannenbaum Tech Vicki Davis , Host, Cool Cat Teacher Blog Pana Asavavatana's @PanaAsavavatana episode on How she helps her students using iPads that Debbie said helped her understand how to use icon literacy to teach littles.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2016

The elementary English teacher who is using a blended learning approach in her classroom, for example, has come to rely on that cart of fully-charged iPads or Chromebooks that’s rolled into her classroom at 8 a.m., ready for a full day of tech-based instruction. It’s not always easy.”.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Ten years ago, the iPhone was already out, but the iPad had not been released yet. Computers were still housed in labs or on carts, but one-to-one computing and internet accessibility were hot topics. When it comes to devices, many kids today have access to iPads or Chromebooks. What predictions never panned out?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

These learning priorities are met with increased blended learning methods that combine in-person instruction with online experiences. . These methods can be diverse: face-to-face, flipped classroom, eLearning, remote learning, and more, but they all require technology to reap the benefits of a connected learning environment.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

The free version allows teachers to create up to 15-minute video lessons for classrooms, blended learning, or flipped classrooms. Apps empower teachers to use an interactive whiteboard as an educational tool in flipped learning classrooms in the same manner, they would in a physical classroom. Doceri For iPad.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Themes include ensuring equity and access around computer science education and collaborative professional development. An introduction to blended learning , featuring an explanation of basics and tips to help your blended learning program succeed.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Blended Learning as Prep for Third-Party Assessments. The rise of computerized testing has made blended learning an invaluable strategy to getting students on track for college or a career. Click image to view larger. Programs like eSpark use data to differentiate lessons based on each students' individual grade level.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2016

An increasing amount of data around personalized educational models like "blended learning" and content-specific software suggests that edtech makes instruction in diverse classrooms more efficient. Where LAUSD's iPads were used at all, they were used for whole-classroom instruction, just like whiteboards of old.

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eSpark

APRIL 13, 2022

When I was teaching, my use of technology in the classroom was limited to Smartboard and WiFi access. Students need hands-on experience to learn how to type with speed and accuracy, conduct and synthesize online research, and collaborate with people on the other side of the world. I recently attended an eSpark launch in Cleveland, MS.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 10, 2016

School district leaders are aware of this, and many are taking active steps in raising awareness and developing programs that are accessible to every student, no matter their income level. Mineola Union Free School District made iPads available to students all summer long. Adjusting the academic calendar.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. Here’s who we asked and what they had to say: Tom Murray.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Blended Learning as Prep for Third-Party Assessments. The rise of computerized testing has made blended learning an invaluable strategy to getting students on track for college or a career. Click image to view larger. Programs like eSpark use data to differentiate lessons based on each students' individual grade level.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . That packs a powerful punch to student learning! Tech 4- Chromebook Edition (Nicole Alford), iPad Edition (Sarah McKinney). Teachers will walk away with practical ideas to move learning forward. 30, 2021 (or one-year access with the ALL-ACCESS PASS ).

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Earlier this month, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released their report, The Broadband Imperative II: Equitable Access for Learning. In it, education leaders advocate strongly for policymakers to increase broadband internet access in support of student learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

Back in 2013, approximately 60% of Maine's participating districts chose iPads. Now, as has been reported , a number of districts have opted to move back to laptops from iPads. In 2013, school districts were given the option to participate in one of five solutions, which included Apple laptops, Hewlett-Packard laptops, and iPads.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2019

Sometimes in the Hyperdoc then, you can do like a flipped classroom type of thing, where they can access the Hyperdoc. How Do HyperDocs compare to a Learning Management System Lisa: They can edit and write on the page. Then they’re able to access the material that I want them to. I would give them some background information.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 24, 2021

How to Access the Fake Blog Template (and more). Receive Access to the Creatively Productive Digital Downloads Doc Locker. Lisa is passionate about college and career-ready skills, social-emotional learning, executive functioning, instructional design, creating accessible slides and documents, and professional development for students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Math, a subject often perceived as challenging, has found a refreshing ally in a plethora of iPad apps designed to make understanding and practicing math concepts not just easier, but also enjoyable. Math Apps for iPad Here some of the best math apps for iPad: 1.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The ELF also works with instructional technology specialists to modify lessons to optimize their accessibility for students. The ELF empowers students to set the pace and path of their own learning. This happens in a blended learning environment called the Independent Digital Learning Center (IDLC).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

He invested $500,000—90% from eRate dollars, 10% from the district—into increasing access points in the hallways of the 17 schools, and increasing bandwidth for the approximately 8600 students and 450 certified staff that needed online access. Out of the portion of the bond ($4.5 million) the district received for technology, $4.1

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There is no box

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Being able to transition from Google Apps to coding an obstacle course as part of their math instruction, to taking an iPad around campus on a picture walk looking for different angles or types of trees to include on a presentation are all really important skills that produce well rounded kids.” We call it the CAASPP here in California.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2019

I work at a K-12 1:1 iPad institution so I typically create things in Apple and iOS native apps like Pages, Keynote, and Numbers or as a PDF for annotating or analog use. . Fill out the form at the bottom of this post to access all of Lisa’s templates.). How to Access the Templates. Guest post by Lisa Johnson. First Name.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. Here’s who we asked and what they had to say: Tom Murray.

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EdTechTeacher

DECEMBER 17, 2015

When introducing a concept, Meagan has students meet her on the rug in a circle, sits with them, and uses Nearpod to present material on all of their iPads at once. She controls the content from her iPad, and students learn and discuss the concept together. Students access the video via their math iTunes U course.

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Fractus Learning

JANUARY 12, 2017

What is the ideal blended learning environment? Many ask me what the best device is for learning. Good teaching and sound student-directed learning is not, and should not be, device dependent. In many cases, it’s not the device that makes the difference, often the best learning occurs with no device.

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There is no box

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Being able to transition from Google Apps to coding an obstacle course as part of their math instruction, to taking an iPad around campus on a picture walk looking for different angles or types of trees to include on a presentation are all really important skills that produce well rounded kids.” We call it the CAASPP here in California.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

This handy tool has opened up the doors of blended learning and collaborative classrooms like never before. Teachers wanting to implement Google Classroom can use these resources to get started, level up their learning, or become a pro at all things Google. 10 Tools for Assessment for Google Apps on the iPad. Blog Posts.

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eSpark

JANUARY 11, 2016

In the blended learning community, educational equity is a growing concern in districts that use classroom technology. Many classroom models today require not only that students have high-speed internet and a learning device to use at school, but also that they have these amenities when they leave school for the day.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

As more and more schools and districts set goals to provide one-to-one access to technology to students to meet teaching and learning goals, district and school leaders are faced with the task of planning and implementing technology resources at levels that they might not have experienced in the past. Here’s how we got started.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Students learn about fills, borders, zooming, duplicating, rotating, aligning, ordering, grouping, and flipping in those four initial lessons. They also learn helpful keyboard shortcuts. A Shapegrams membership gets you access to all Shapegrams and gives you a license to distribute them to your students.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2021

Related: How to Access Version History in Jamboard. Tip: Download the Jamboard app for the iPad !). Related: The 4 C’s Learning Menu. Remember that Jamboard’s best feature is collaboration so you want to give each student access to edit the same file, or in groups. Add Text, Images, and Other Media.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 23, 2022

Depending on your perspective, from the wildly optimistic to the mildly cynical, classroom management can be anything from a collaborative learning arrangement to stopping trouble before it can start – meaning you have to keep rival students away from each other. . Do you have group work planned?

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eSpark

JANUARY 29, 2016

When I was teaching, my use of technology in the classroom was limited to Smartboard and WiFi access. Students need hands-on experience to learn how to type with speed and accuracy, conduct and synthesize online research, and collaborate with people on the other side of the world. I recently attended an eSpark launch in Cleveland, MS.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The mere idea can be intimidating, and figuring out ways to develop ownership through teaching and learning practices compounds the challenge. Combining this information with formative and summative data, teachers are able to create custom menus for students that include resources that closely match their learning needs.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

The mere idea can be intimidating, and figuring out ways to develop ownership through teaching and learning practices compounds the challenge. Combining this information with formative and summative data, teachers are able to create custom menus for students that include resources that closely match their learning needs.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Most of us have iPads and using Google on iPads is a very different animal. We are starting to see Chromebooks become more primary friendly and I am excited about that but for now, do you have ideas for us using both iPads and Chromebooks? Google on the iPad Resources: [link]. Don’t have an iDevice? Are you a VIP???

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