eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

ESSDACK, GoEnnounce launch digital citizenship curriculum. ESSDACK has collaborated with GoEnnounce to build an affordable digital citizenship curriculum for secondary students titled Your Digital Footprint. This footprint is permanent, searchable, and tied directly to our reputation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

The technological advances of the past two decades have changed the world, and education is no exception. Today’s students have access to far more knowledge than their parents once found in encyclopedias and on maps. Tablets, laptops, educational gaming software, and smartphones allow schools to: Personalize the learning experience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Now there are dozens of online free educational videos that address most every academic topic imaginable. And they’re put out by recognized names in education — Khan Academy, BBC, Microsoft, Teacher Tube, as well as textbook providers like Origo. C-Span Classroom is free but requires registration to access materials.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap. 1 at the elementary level.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2019

In fact, the grades earned are secondary to how students understand what happened in the lesson. Sometimes, it’s challenging to involve parents in student education in a meaningful way. Parent Role : To attend, listen, and treat the child as an equal partner in their educational success. . Students m ake parents partners.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2019

In my summer digital citizenship classes, the biggest question I get is how to control student cell phone usage. Using a digital device for educational purposes should be encouraged. Educational institutions in places such as France, Canada, UK, and Australia are addressing this problem by banning cell phones altogether.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 29, 2018

It is at this point most educators look at me like I have just said the moon is made of cheese. Rote Learning has become a bit of a dirty phrase in some circles, right up there with corporal punishment as a throwback to an older era of unenlightened education. About the author.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. While I have long been a proponent of game-based learning, I had (up until this past year) been skeptical of the role of esports in education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 13, 2018

Today’s Meet made it part of an easy-to-access classroom ecosystem that could be quickly shared (anonymously) with all students and intuitively used. It works on most platforms and all digital devices. Education discounts are available upon request. Survey Monkey can also be used as a warmup/exit ticket.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2018

In Google Classroom many educators like me found a great additional functionality and apps, which allowed managing the workflow efficiently, leaving more time for the teaching. Here the learners use the study cards, play educational games, and take tests that will be graded automatically. Checking the written assignments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Digital access for our students is everywhere, all the time, affecting how our students live, socialize, work, play, contribute, and learn. Our first and primary objective when teaching digital citizenship is helping students learn to appreciate, respect, and cultivate a positive digital footprint.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Since 2013, close to a third of the US school districts have charged into “one-to-one” digital instruction, putting a computer in the hands of every student—and the number is growing. It’s an alluring path, in part because it placates parents and school boards demanding a “21st century” education.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Digital access for our students is everywhere, all the time, affecting how our students live, socialize, work, play, contribute, and learn. Our first and primary objective when teaching digital citizenship is helping students learn to appreciate, respect, and cultivate a positive digital footprint.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Thursday, November 20th, is day four of the fifth annual Global Education Conference. We had yet another great day of sessions and keynotes on Wednesday, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page (which includes the ones listed below up until you get this note).

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 2, 2020

COVID-19 has changed education forever, and now it’s time to regroup and redefine teaching and learning. We don’t know what school will look like in the fall, but I believe education as we know it will forever be changed. But secondary students should be creating and maintaining these themselves.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

This is part four of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Way back in 2012, I chose “ The Platforming of Education ” as one of my “Top Ed-Tech Trends.” Are any education technologies, for that matter? Education’s Proto-Platforms. If so, what are they?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

We have gotten much more mobile-friendly , as there are Collaborate apps for iOS and Android, and the conference schedule and session links can be easily accessed on mobile devices by going to [link] from your mobile device or clicking on the "mobile schedule" link in the Summit menu.

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eSpark

MAY 2, 2016

Luckily, the vast majority of successful project based learning activities share a set of key characteristics that educators can replicate in the classroom and across a district. When conducting research around an essential question, students should utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources. 1) Essential Question.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

However] Young people need to have access to a variety of books from which they can learn about different perspectives. Most secondary schools, teaching philosophies, pedagogies, teacher certification programs, and universities would balk at a goal to have students not thinking critically about what they’re learning.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2020

Google Classroom is part of a suite of applications from G Suite for Education. In secondary, this is most likely by subject. In Google Chrome, you can add it to your bookmarks bar for quick access. Google Classroom is an app, both web, and mobile. Google Classroom is NOT a term for using various Google tools IN the classroom.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 12, 2017

Being a parent of two young children and an Educational Technology educator, I have been wondering about a few questions for some time. While Interactive Consumption activities include playing video games and surfing the internet to access information. These questions are: What actually is screen time?

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 19, 2015

I was sincerely inspired by their presentation, their energy and their efforts to ensure all Ohio learners have access to the resources to which they are entitled. INFOhio , Ohio’s PreK-12 Digital Library, knows how important it is to spread light–in knowledge and in leadership–by reaching out to the education community.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 28, 2020

Our bottom line as educators is always about the learning and doing what’s best for students. In Google Chrome, use Incognito mode to check that your public links are accessible and shared correctly. Fill out the form below to get access to the toolkit designed to go with this podcast series. Part 4 is finally here!

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Hapara

APRIL 7, 2022

The high value placed on each unique learner in the district is further evident in its innovative education model, learner-centered approach and unique Innovation Academy with self-paced, nontraditional learning paths. . Unfortunately, that was the obvious option as educators monitored student screens with that system. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Actively Learn is a freemium online education platform that allows students to read a book (or some other document), make comments, answer questions posed by the teacher, and even collaborate with others. Students, too, have their own dashboard where they access teacher-assigned materials and more. Educational Applications.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2020

Google Classroom is part of a suite of applications from G Suite for Education. In secondary, this is most likely by subject. In Google Chrome, you can add it to your bookmarks bar for quick access. Google Classroom is an app, both web, and mobile. Google Classroom is NOT a term for using various Google tools IN the classroom.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2018

As educators, we use a variety of resources in our classroom to enhance a lesson. If your district pays for a subscription to a multimedia resource like Learn360 or Discovery Education, then that should be your first stop for finding videos to use. Another good resource for Copyright ideas for the classroom is Media Education Lab.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How can digital citizenship lessons help me get the most out of teaching with technology? An internet filter that blocks student access to risky apps that might be collecting students' data or lack effective platform and content moderation. Are there benefits to allowing student phones in the classroom? If so, what are they?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2018

Free Digital Citizenship Webinar: Thursday, May 10 at 5pm ET, join me for the 9 Key P’s of Digital Citizenship sponsored by NetRef AND get a free pilot of NetRef’s internet management and monitoring solution. When I started making math more visual, I was able to access all the learners in my classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 3, 2019

Over the past few decades, the average classroom has seen a shift from analog to digital technologies. Limited device access. If content will be accessed using technology within the classroom, it is important devices are readily available and, where feasible, form part of pupils’ everyday experiences in lessons.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Global Collaboration Week is a series of free online education events taking place during the week of September 23 - 27, 2019. During this week (and beyond), experienced global educators and other professionals will host connective projects and events and invite public participation. A current listing of events you can join is below.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 2, 2022

Verso only charges a premium option if you want access to a library of pre-made Activities (as of the publication of this entry, this upgrade costs $59 a year); otherwise, the platform is free. Share with us your educator story. ?Thank in Secondary Education Language Arts. Roslyn, welcome to Edtech Elixirs!

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

Educators can use the assessment data to identify students’ SEL strengths and areas in which they may need additional support. Designed as a one-stop shop for educators and students, ClassPad.net is an all-in-one web-based mathematics creation and discovery resource geared for K-12th level and beyond.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Alternative Education ? Digital Citizenship ? Educational Technology ? Hacking Your Education ? Higher Education ? Math Education ? Music Education ? Positive Education ? Strengths-based Education ? Balancing Home and School ? Blended Learning ? Brain-based Learning ? Creativity

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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