Shake Up Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

Google just made some HUGE announcements about your favorite Google products, including Google Classroom and officially renaming G Suite as Google Workspace for Education. During “ Learning with Google ,” a free online learning event for educators, Google shared a lot of updates to our favorite Google products.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

During a recent edLeader Panel , sponsored by The ProEthica® Program, the superintendent of one of America’s largest school districts spoke with a former state superintendent and other education leaders about key issues affecting students, parents, and educators, including digital access and equity, online privacy, and funding.

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Hapara

MARCH 22, 2023

A cloud-based web filter restricts content for students both in the classroom and when learning remotely. Your school district may issue one type of device to learners, such as Chromebooks. But it’s likely that your students are learning on a variety of devices and using different operating systems.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 22, 2020

While the district had been a strong proponent of using technology in the classroom, it still had numerous hurdles to overcome to continue teaching and learning online. IT teams had to teach staff how to use videoconferencing tools and walk them through online learning platforms, such as Google Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 22, 2020

While the district had been a strong proponent of using technology in the classroom, it still had numerous hurdles to overcome to continue teaching and learning online. IT teams had to teach staff how to use videoconferencing tools and walk them through online learning platforms, such as Google Classroom.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

Yet, their greeting to one another carries a message about what truly makes them heroic: “ Kasserian Ingera.” She points to Boston Public Schools as a positive example of a school district trying to reach every student; they worked to provide online curriculum, Chromebooks and wifi for their 20,000 students this week.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Top reported teachers’ apps have adapted to meet pandemic purposes. There was Zoom, of course, but also Flipgrid, Bitmoji, Google Meet, Screencastify and Nearpod. Apparently 1:1 device access. Home may be the new classroom, but instructional approaches are slower to change. All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Accelerated?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2020

While the district had been a strong proponent of using technology in the classroom, it still had numerous hurdles to overcome to continue teaching and learning online. IT teams had to teach staff how to use videoconferencing tools and walk them through online learning platforms, such as Google Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 30, 2020

While the district had been a strong proponent of using technology in the classroom, it still had numerous hurdles to overcome to continue teaching and learning online. IT teams had to teach staff how to use videoconferencing tools and walk them through online learning platforms, such as Google Classroom.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. We can’t afford not to.”. The homework gap isn’t new.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2020

When teachers at Cable Elementary in San Antonio couldn’t reach four siblings who attended the school this spring, Monica Williams of Communities in Schools was able to arrange a meeting with them at their grandmother’s house. Williams arranged to meet the children at their grandmother’s. Credit: Monica Williams.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Accessibility to computing power is no longer constrained by time and place. Portable computing power offers learning advantages in virtually any educational environment. Yet, iPads and Chromebooks have their limitations. Does your school issue laptops or Chromebooks to all students? Workstations Have More to Offer.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

While some schools offer experiential learning as optional programming, at MetWest and Rooted it is a core part of the model. In schools such as these, real world work experience, including visits to offices and meetings with mentors is a big part of learning. Schools scrambled to get internet access for students.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 20, 2020

“My biggest worry is the kids I’ve gotten no response from,” said Rose, who is retiring in June and never expected to end her career struggling with online teaching. Some might not have a Chromebook or internet. Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning. I’m calling and emailing them constantly.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

They have tutorials and eLearning resources for teachers here and are also Chromebook-compatible. You can read more about our affiliate and sponsored content policies here. In short, the modern classroom requires students to have access to connectivity through technology. The XP-Pen Star G640 is Chromebook compatible.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

His schools have been scrambling to set up online learning, connect students with virtual counseling and get laptops into the hands of families — steps McKneely says will be invaluable if another hurricane disrupts education. “We By mid-April, about 111,000 devices and 11,000 hotspots had been distributed, he said.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As more and more teachers and students adapt to online and blended learning, let’s take a closer look at creating more meaningful asynchronous learning experiences. Asynchronous online learning is a powerful tool for teachers. Asynchronous Learning Tips for Teachers. What is Synchronous Learning?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

This includes typical LMS (Learning Management Systems) functions like homework, classwork, schedules, quizzes, resources, and gradebooks so stakeholders–teachers and students–can access them from any location and any digital device. workshops and online meetings. various online webtools that sync with Moodle.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 31, 2020

Not only does she need more specialized support than many students, but her vision challenges and other impairments can make online learning difficult. Advocates, educators and parents say that kids with disabilities are particularly vulnerable as schools shut down to slow the spread of the coronavirus and turn to remote learning.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Do you know that feeling when you are told your questions about student privacy are unfounded by a representative of a company that earns 86% of its total revenue from advertising? The thread on this tweet has the details. “I’m slightly wary of building a Google data profile of a young child,” says @ashleyrcarman @verge [link].

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Elsewhere, teachers hold daily virtual office hours to check on the academic and emotional well-being of students they can no longer meet face to face. As the struggle continues, a few overarching lessons learned — about equity, expectations and communication — are now helping schools navigate this crisis on the fly.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Determine your education goals Keep in mind that when you’re developing an inventory of goals to be addressed via digital learning, less is more. Many academic goals can be supported by online, blended, and digital learning, including: Improving math or reading proficiency. Source: Foundation for Blended and Online Learning.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The program he’s referring to is an online learning platform, Edgenuity. During the 2016-17 school year, 71 schools in the state used online learning platforms, according to the Mississippi Department of Education. I was very concerned about that. West Bolivar High School had only four certified teachers.

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 22, 2019

With 1:1 technology access now the norm, classroom management around devices is another piece of the planning. We hope these top 5 tips will help you to maximize learning while minimizing distractions in your technology rich, student-centered classroom. Personalized and differentiated learning meets the needs of our students.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

Once the Philadelphia school district decided to move forward with remote learning, Southwark staff distributed 747 Chromebooks to families and worked this fall to replicate much of the community spirit and support services that had once unfolded in its cavernous 109-year-old building. Video games filled much of his time. Credit: Marc.

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Here are a few articles for educators about professional development. This month’s recommendations include using project-based learning assignments during distance teaching , providing students virtual work-based experiences, and lessons learned from educators on how to support parents of younger remote students.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. He anticipates needing to purchase around 2,000 to meet that goal. Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

“The idea was that Rachel would lead me in a craft that I didn’t know how to do, so the kids get the dynamic back-and-forth of someone learning how to do something,” said Hunter, who is the youth services librarian. “We And we put it on YouTube to make it as easy as possible to access.” . all of which is happening online.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 20, 2021

Share this tip with friends so you don’t have to listen to their email notifications during a Zoom meeting or Google Meet! Access ALL the Google Quick Tips Here! The Google Meet Master Class. This course contains everything TEACHERS need to become a Google Meet master! How to Mute a Tab in Google Chrome.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

He has successfully built the architecture for a connected campus that enhances the campus experience, drives operational efficiency, and provides education in a manner that all can access. When the pandemic started, Upchurch knew this would permanently change how students learn. And for Seage, the best has yet to come. Mexico border.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Caine oversees the school’s Chromebooks. Like much of rural America, Garfield County is on the wrong side of the “homework gap” — a stubborn disparity in at-home broadband that hinders millions of students’ access to the array of online learning, collaboration and research tools that are enjoyed by their better-connected peers.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 7, 2020

But when schools shuttered for the coronavirus last spring, Vaughn gained a slew of new responsibilities, like helping her kids access virtual classrooms and coordinating the special education services they receive. Because other than that, I’m calling and texting everybody, every day, about something.”.

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MindShift

MAY 4, 2020

schools initially closed in March, distance learning emerged as a way to keep kids learning. Classroom teachers scrambled to learn how to put lessons online and tens of thousands of Chromebooks and other devices were distributed in a matter of weeks in large school districts. Why did it work?

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Classroom layouts, teaching methods, ideas about testing (and so much more) are transforming almost before our eyes. Educators are striving to transform learning environments to meet changing needs. 84% said that school tech adds value to their child’s learning. Education is no exception. Parents echoed this view.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 24, 2020

Students planning to enroll at community colleges are in many cases just starting their applications, sometimes without access to the internet at home. And with high schools closed, students can’t get in-person guidance from counselors, leaving many to make big decisions about their futures on their own. Photo: AP /Rick Bowmer.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

Many of the nine first-time teachers featured in this story said that the fall semester was all about getting the hang of teaching—learning how to juggle after-hours responsibilities like grading and emailing, establishing their teaching styles and building relationships with students. Meet the First-Year Teachers.

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MindShift

DECEMBER 5, 2020

The number has fluctuated as cases rise across the country, but throughout this fall pandemic semester, between 40% and 60% of students have been enrolled in districts that offer only remote learning, according to a tracker maintained by the company Burbio. In short, online learning is the reality for a majority of students this fall.

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