Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Gaps also exist between high-performing and low-performing public schools based on differences in access to funding and resources, community engagement and commitment, and the ability and willingness of district and school leaders to embrace innovation and try new strategies. These present as follows: 1. school and library to the internet.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Some participants reflected that they have colleagues who express a lack of confidence in their technological abilities or who say they have adopted non-technological approaches that they feel are more effective. Internet access has also improved substantially. Internet access has also improved substantially.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

So, whether it’s complex mathematical concepts, historical events, or scientific principles, digital technologies offer a dynamic platform for enhancing memory retention and ensuring that learning extends beyond the classroom. Technology is a powerful tool in education, but it is not a replacement for human teachers.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Our interviewees described numerous examples of technology use in developmental education instruction and student support. These uses can be categorized as instructional technology, course management technology and student support technology.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

Rather than receiving course content via lectures and then working on problems and projects on their own time, students are responsible for digesting core content before coming to class. Whiteboards and/or flat-panel displays are strategically arranged on perimeter walls, so every student has good access and visibility.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 6, 2021

Administrators wanted to know what data the teachers were using, what data they wanted that they didn’t have, how easy it was to access, and how often they used it. Then, they needed to look at the data governance: Who has access to what data and where? Now, the mission is to figure out what data to track and how to use it.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. The growing space industry requires a diverse workforce beyond the conventional role of engineering.

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The Innovative Educator

DECEMBER 11, 2016

You can access that army by visiting Common Sense Education’s Ratings & Reviews. Fortunately, those days are in the past. Today, there is a whole army of people out there figuring out the best tools to meet learning needs with the resources you have available to your students.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Of course, not all screen time is created equal. It's a double-edged sword: Students and teachers have more access to digital media than ever before. Does it have accessibility options for a range of learners? This is, of course, easier said than done (and a personal growth area for me as an educator!).

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Students returned the cards containing their answers for marking via the same affordable postal system in what eventually became known as correspondence courses. By comparison, in its technology supported multiple formats, contemporary distance education is much more sophisticated. We have come a long way.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2016

When schools have solid high-speed internet connections, students and teachers can access an infinite number of resources and tools that enhance learning. The digital divide is a reality for three out of four American families, meaning approximately eight million individuals under the age of 18 are living without internet access.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Access wasn't the only problem, explains Rugg. The original device didn't work across platforms or support multiple devices. Talk with the trainers, the tech people, and try the technology." And of course, factor in long term costs. It was failing us." Mark Rugg "What I learned through this was we need to.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2016

MindTap now covers more than 550 courses, or approximately 60 percent of Cengage Learning’s product portfolio. The program can be accessed on mobile devices, which is beneficial for micro-learning. Students who spend at least three hours in MindTap each week are twice as likely to get 90% or above on their assignments.

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Iterating Toward Openness

MAY 20, 2015

The primary object of study in a college course is often a model, principle, theory, equation, causal relationship, or other idea. Whenever it is impossible to replace commercial materials with OER for these reasons, we find ourselves in a situation where commercial materials must be used in the course.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 8, 2017

It used to be that 1:1 technology access was a novelty. Furthermore with companies like Neverware which can turn most any old device into a high-speed Chromebook, cost and tech support are no longer the barriers they once were. Inside these schools access is typically blocked, even if teachers know better.

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Chromebook Internet Safety E-rate Laptops 40

RafranzDavis.com

APRIL 30, 2018

It’s weird to me that we live in a world where technological advancements have literally changed everything that we do from how we order food to how we travel, receive medical care, learn random “non-textbook” things and of course communicate with each other. Like it or not, there’s room for that too.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. The growing space industry requires a diverse workforce beyond the conventional role of engineering.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

In the Guide to Capstone Education from the National Capstone Consortium there are a series of questions posed about technology and the role it should, could or might possibly play in a capstone course. In this post, I will address each of these questions based on the definition of a capstone course at my current place of employment.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Of course, within classroom situations, teachers are not going to be dealing with futuristic robots but instead with machines or computer systems that are equipped with the capacity to learn and adapt and perform actions on their own. Provide Vital Technological Support to Teachers.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 26, 2012

What happens to all those students who cannot afford or access the technology they need to participate in this kind of learning? All we are doing, under the guise of new technology is perpetuating previous errors on a grand scale. You also need to support them. And what about students who suffer from visual impairment?

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GoConqr

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Technology supports creativity because it is a medium that requires interaction, unlike the one-way participation of an activity such as watching TV. When used correctly, technology is a platform that allows students to engage in meaningful creative activities and explore their own potential. It is kinetic and energizing.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Universities are replete with lecture capture tools, interactive media, web based content and personal response technologies; students arrive equipped with social media and mobile devices; technology supported distance education has been long established; universities are experimenting with flipped classrooms, gaming and MOOCs.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 3, 2012

Anderson is known to many in the world of education as a passionate and knowledgeable promoter of social media and technology for learning. He has been a prime mover in some of the most innovative projects for technology supported learning in the past few years. I would like to see a point at which access for all isn't an issue.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 31, 2009

I think that for many teachers, however, if given more technological support and resources, they might be more prone to check things out. They need to be given time during the school day to work on lesson plans, collaborate with others and integrate technology. Training needs to be scaffolded, accessible and continuous.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 12, 2012

I’m also inspired on a daily basis by people I work with (especially Frances Bell , Ben Shirley and Cristina Costa ) and of course my PLN (thanks to social media!). I recently ran a module as an ARG , as I wanted see if I could pique learners’ curiosity through introducing mystery and intrigue into their course.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 3, 2012

Ahead of his keynote speech at this year’s EDEN conference , to be held in Porto, I asked him some questions about his life, his passions and what he believes about technology supported education. In the course of these meetings, I met a lot of young officials. Clearly new technology has had enormous influence.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Compared to white and affluent students, low-income and minority students have less access to nearly every type of educational benefit. High school students could take college courses in Middletown with a certified adjunct professor. It’s basically kids raising themselves in some of these scenarios,” says Creeden.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 2, 2018

Of course, that controversy was the… Well, tell us about it. My general sense is that I know that they don’t like to be — I don’t want to call it, “spied upon” — but I know that they don’t like their parents having access. He has eighteen years of experience in K-12 technology support serving in a wide variety of roles.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Compared to white and affluent students, low-income and minority students have less access to nearly every type of educational benefit. High school students could take college courses in Middletown with a certified adjunct professor. “It’s basically kids raising themselves in some of these scenarios,” says Creeden.

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Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 120

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2017

Baked-In Innovation Schools are staffed with operations, logistics and technology teams that enable teaching and learning staff to focus on curriculum development and delivery, assessment, and professional learning. What that means and how it can be put into practice varies widely, of course.

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

have signed up to create digital versions of themselves that look 3D and feel immersive when accessed by students wearing VR headsets. The effort will also enable the use of educational virtual-reality tools in courses, allowing students to manipulate 3D objects, run science experiments or explore historical settings.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 3, 2015

Over the last few years of the Speak Up survey, more students and administrators have signaled the importance of being able to access mobile devices in the classroom, whether through Bring Your Own Device policy consideration and implementation or through school-provided technology. Interest among students continues to grow.

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Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

They worry about children accessing dangerous content, or using cameras to send each other images they wouldn’t want their parents to see. Indeed, there is evidence that teachers’ roles are changing because of technology. Many encourage students to drive their own education, and the technology supports this independent learning.

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MindShift

APRIL 21, 2015

To do this, course developers traveled all over the world filming real conversations between people in different countries speaking the language. The tasks become progressively harder as the learner moves through the course, but the base material always features native speakers engaged in authentic conversations.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students now have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips, allowing for self-directed exploration and reinforcing classroom concepts. Immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality are redefining traditional learning methods.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Technology profoundly benefits students’ learning experiences by offering versatile tools that cater to diverse needs and learning styles. Educational apps and interactive software engage students, making learning enjoyable and accessible. This includes technologies like project management software and communication platforms.

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Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 3, 2015

I now have no doubt that the overwhelming majority of general education courses and some specific degree programs will transition entirely to OER in US higher ed. However, faculty that want to use OER sometimes find that insufficient resources are available for the specific courses they teach. That horse is out of the barn.

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