The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. We hear all the time about schools losing access to these tools.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms. Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. Increasing personalization is precisely what Google had in mind when it announced a new batch of 2-in-1 Chromebooks in mid-January. meghan.bogardu….

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

When a school or district decides to cut a check for an edtech product, the end goal isn’t about owning a shiny new piece of hardware or app. The administrators who sign off are thinking about how students will benefit long-term from more support in the classroom. And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. The efficacy of mobile devices for education has been hotly debated from classrooms to Congress.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

How to Roll Out Chromebooks for Your District in a Jiffy. In August 2016, the tech team at the East Baton Rouge Parish School System in Louisiana was loading up new Acer Chromebooks to be delivered to the district’s 87 schools when the area was hit with a catastrophic storm. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 07/02/2018 - 11:51.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

These were the pressing questions of the time – a time 8-months after the release of the first iPad and 6-months before the release of the first Chromebook. Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Have you ever stepped into a classroom decked out with technology, but the learning goals for the technology weren’t clear? Edtech has opened up an array of possibilities for instruction and learning. What are your intentions for using technology in the classroom or your school?

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can use virtual reality to fit students' learning needs. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 24, 2019

You may have noticed the device of choice for many school districts and students is the Chromebook. Chromebooks are, simply put, devices that connect to the Internet with keyboards attached. However, because they connect with Chrome, they are called Chromebooks. But what about the Chromebook device itself? Even better?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. Families and peers can leave comments.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development. was preparing to deploy one-to-one Chromebooks a few years ago, the amount of professional development and training needed for educators was overwhelming. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. During the pandemic, schools became more reliant on tech than ever.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

Here’s a sample of the newest edtech innovations, products, and solutions eSchool News learned about during the show. The ASUS Chromebook CR1 is a dependable option ready for a wide range of scenarios. In the Eduverse, students can access immersive, educational content and amazing VR experiences. AVer Information Inc.,

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

You can also record a short lesson students can access anytime. This easily posts to Google Classroom. Screencast-o-matic is a web tool to screencast your computer or Chromebook screen and add narration. You can even quickly add captions in multiple languages to your screencasts. Your audience can leave comments and questions.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. Families and peers can leave comments.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

history teacher Travis Malekpour hesitated assigning his students work in the classroom that required a computer. After COVID shuttered campuses in March 2020, forcing schools to pivot to remote learning, the city spent more than $360 million to buy 725,000 iPads and Chromebooks. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2018

Review: Acer Tab 10 Gives Students the Best of Chromebooks and Tablets. Do we want a Chromebook or a tablet?” That’s how conversations about classroom mobility options often start. Now, school districts can have both with the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 , the world’s first tablet running the Chrome OS. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Digital Promise

MAY 22, 2019

If you walk into a classroom at my school, you’ll probably see students scrolling through Instagram and recording videos on Snapchat. As students, we expect the content of our classes to be entertaining; If we could use technology more powerfully, we could have access to a whole new world at our fingertips.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Last school year, our school started a one-to-one Chromebook initiative for sixth-grade students. That meant our incoming seventh-grade students would not only have Chromebooks, but they would know how to use them. Students would always do their work if it was online , because they always had access to a device.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. Jessie Woolley-Wilson, CEO of DreamBox Learning Jessie Woolley-Wilson (CEO, DreamBox Learning): In the past, educators were focused on how to get more devices in the classroom. Students no longer have to “power down” when they enter a classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

It worked until our site eventually became one of the first sites to roll out a one-to-one policy with Chromebooks. While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. However, the site plan was not adopted.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. As I ponder these changes, I find it both fascinating and essential to articulate the characteristics that now define a modern classroom. The concept of a 21st-century classroom has evolved significantly.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future. How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 09/13/2019 - 12:12.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 3, 2019

While K–12 schools are working to guarantee their data is secure , educational IT experts are raising concerns over the safety and accessibility of physical IT infrastructure in schools. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how the physical layout of a learning space can affect classroom management. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. I’m New Here Dear I’m New Here, Congratulations and welcome to the classroom. You are about to learn the magic of classroom leadership. Her classroom has great energy. newsletters.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. District teachers learned to use Google Classroom and Google’s G Suite apps. .

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

“[It’s] imperative that schools lead the way, not just in offering stronger STEM programming, but in advocating for it with the community and championing it with students — especially at the K–12 level, where they are first exposed to it,” Ryan Petersen writes for EdTech.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Individual Classroom Technology Use. wireless APs per classroom.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Despite the influx of capital, employers, schools and policymakers are only just beginning to harness the sector’s advancements in the delivery, accessibility and effectiveness of education technology. A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania, only 30 percent of edtech licenses are actually used. hours on social media.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Many schools have resorted to expensive and clunky classroom management software to help monitor behavior while students engage with technology. Locked Mode, a new feature in Google Forms and Classroom, allows educators to lock down the testing environment on school-managed Chromebooks. . Can’t Access Locked Mode?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 25, 2020

Dynamics of digital instruction, learning outcomes and equitable access can be complex, with no one-size-fits-all approach. EDTECH: If intentionality is key to effective use of educational technology, how can educators apply this in practice? Make an assignment using the Chromebook as a tool to get where you’re going.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The post 13 Tools to Record Audio on Chromebooks and Other Devices appeared first on Shake Up Learning. So I’ve put together a list of 13 Tools to Record Audio on Chromebooks and Other Devices. Chromebooks have become the most popular classroom device, now in millions of classroom worldwide. Click To Tweet.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2020

Dynamics of digital instruction, learning outcomes and equitable access can be complex, with no one-size-fits-all approach. EDTECH: If intentionality is key to effective use of educational technology, how can educators apply this in practice? Make an assignment using the Chromebook as a tool to get where you’re going.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2020

Dynamics of digital instruction, learning outcomes and equitable access can be complex, with no one-size-fits-all approach. EDTECH: If intentionality is key to effective use of educational technology, how can educators apply this in practice? Make an assignment using the Chromebook as a tool to get where you’re going.

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