Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2016

On the teacher side , educators learn, share, and discuss teaching ideas. What truly makes this educator-oriented site unique is that teachers can earn topical micro-credentials that can be used by their school district or state credentialing agencies (depending upon the circumstance). BloomBoard does this for educators.

Digital Citizenship 150

Digital Citizenship Instructional Materials Android Social Media 150

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. States, districts and schools are also uniquely positioned to share reduce cost or no cost out-of-school access options for families.

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Resources Equity of Access Instructional Materials Elementary 85

Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 1, 2016

Pedagogy and educational materials intersect because we frequently ask students to DO things with RESOURCES – *read* articles, *watch* videos, *listen* to lectures, *answer* questions, *solve* problems, etc. INCREASE the number of students with access to effective pedagogy). An Open Education Reader. Blogs vs Wikis.

Wiki 60

Wiki Instructional Materials Examples Strategy 60

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

I’m imagining a school environment where students get to bring their own device, and they have access to different learning resources over the internet. In some educational systems where bringing devices to schools is a school offence, there has to be a change. Sounds easy. They must know how to teach with technology.

BYOD 150

BYOD Classroom Khan Academy Policies 150

EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Ocean First Education. As the utilization and embracement of technology in education has increased, as has utilization of online and blended learning in and out of the classroom, imperative for today’s digital native learners and members of the future workforce. Today, my role is to promote marine research, education and conservation.

Learning 100

Learning Instructional Materials Blended Learning Technology 100

Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

We created a list of the best tools for flipped classrooms for K-12 grades, including screen recording tools, tools, interactive whiteboard educational apps, software to create interactive lessons and videos, apps for communicating, creating a PowerPoint presentation, and ready-to-use video content resources. Open Culture for K-12 Grades.

Flipped Classroom 97

Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 97

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2019

Curriculum and instructional materials live on websites, in the cloud, on paper, in LMS’s, in Google Drive or OneDrive. The fact that there isn’t a place to access all components of the core design of a school makes it hard to implement anything new while considering the impact on the entire structure.

EdTech 155

EdTech System Data Company 155

BYOT Network

JULY 22, 2017

With the use of the technology for digital lesson design and delivery, teachers have powerful tools that make it easy to communicate with students; manage the virtual classroom; provide access to instructional resources; and track student mastery of learning standards. Marci Goldberg of K-12 Market Advisors).

Digital Learning 62

Digital Learning Learning eBook Personalized Learning 62

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2016

The eBook provides educators with digital curriculum strategies, case studies and insights for connecting courses, resources and assessments with common standards and learning objects. For many schools and districts, a digital curriculum means dealing with disparate systems like intranets and document sharing tools as well as an LMS.

eBook 40

eBook Strategy LMS Case Study 40

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

Lately I’ve been asked to speak about the librarian’s role in supporting OER (open educational resources) implementation through curation and I realize that in the K12 setting, curating and leveraging OER means very different things to district-level administrators, to principals, to department chairs, to teachers and to librarians.

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OER Social Media Libraries eBook 46

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Higher Education. Leave this field empty if you're human: “Playing a game of insults, that’s all well and good,” said Jennifer Dean, an educational consultant and former English teacher who has a Ph.D Individual worksheets or games were excluded because they cannot be expected to fulfill so many educational goals.

Study 104

Study Common Core Company Differentiated Instruction 104

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, I’ve categorized a selection of key search engines for teachers and educators into various categories, each tailored to meet specific needs within the educational landscape. My goal is to make the digital world more navigable and less overwhelming, especially in an educational context.

Education 115

Education OER Libraries Accessibility 115

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

–Immersive New Content Empowers Educators to Create Dynamic Digital Learning Environments for All Students – Silver Spring, Md. All three vignettes are now available in Discovery Education Streaming Plus and the Social Studies Techbook. s potential to transform industries like education, business, and health. This Is A.I.

STEM 41

STEM Study Instructional Materials Resources 41

Learning in Hand

AUGUST 17, 2017

G Suite apps include Google Documents , Sheets , Slides , and Drawings. Shareable links can be used for publishing a document or for collaboratively editing a document. Documents are only accessible by you (the owner) unless you turn link sharing on. These apps can provide shareable links. Don’t worry about them.

Google 111

Google Adobe Examples iPhone 111

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. I highlighted some of the affordances available online that can help students to manipulate digital information to make it more accessible.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning UDL Learning Guidelines 546

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Seemingly overnight, educators, parents and edtech companies churned out crisis plans for remote instruction in hopes of carrying on, at the very least, until summer break. Less clear was how deeply the disruption to traditional instruction would impact children who lacked access to learning technology and appropriate resources.

Data 212

Data LMS EdTech Accessibility 212

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. CATCHON & EDUCATION NETWORKS OF AMERICA ( www.getcatchon.com ) & ( www.ena.com ) Education Networks of America (ENA) announced that CatchOn, Inc. Schools can join until September 2018.

Tools 52

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 52

Doug Levin

MAY 6, 2017

From the time the exploit was launched until it was addressed, users’ Google accounts – including student accounts – could have been fully [h/t Jim Siegel ] accessible by the attacker. Apparently, the potential of this exploit had been well-understood and documented since at least 2011. It is a rational choice.

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Google Microsoft Education Software 150

edWeb.net

MAY 5, 2019

Accessible technologies help students with disabilities unlock their full potential by addressing a diversity of needs that include learning, visual, hearing, mobility, neurodiversity, and mental health. Dudycha articulated that “inclusion has a new definition along with accessibility.

Accessibility 44

Accessibility Tools Microsoft Classroom 44

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

Library closures hit patrons hard—especially those who relied on them as their main internet source and used them to access online educational resources. Teachers cite the challenges of remote instruction as a top reason for leaving their jobs during the pandemic. The full surveys are posted along with the report.

Libraries 152

Libraries Survey E-rate Report 152

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

These one-time gifts from billionaires and multinational corporations are welcomed by most schools, but they are not enough to close gaps in access to learning technologies nor ultimately a sustainable financing solution for technology infrastructure. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Technology 174

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 174

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Maybe you’re ready to verbally spar because of genuine concerns you have about the content being pushed to young children in the wide range of media accessible to them. Free speech is not just a legal imperative; it is a core educational principle.” Maybe you’re angry about book bans. Investigate/Communicate.

Libraries 93

Libraries Handbook Policies Study 93

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2023

With the growing use of technology in education, it's becoming increasingly important for schools to be up-to-date with the latest apps and teaching tools. There is no shortage of educational apps available today, but choosing the right ones can be tricky. Which ones are worth investing in?

Adobe 123

Adobe Khan Academy Chegg Udemy 123

EdTechSandyK

MARCH 7, 2012

Notes from panel discussion/concurrent session at SXSWedu 2012 Geoff Wurzel, TechNet Wurzel was one of the influencers on Senate Bill 6 and the creation of the Instructional Materials Allotment in Texas. Rob Lippincott, PBS PBS is working toward making more content digital (after spending over 40 years making TV educational).

Learning 61

Learning Pearson Study Survey 61

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. I spent most of my thinking time last week wondering about obstacles in the way of the ubiquitous adoption of OER in US higher education and how we might overcome them.

OER 60

OER Education Course Instructional Materials 60

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

Education Politics. Secretary of Education John B. Board of Education.” ” Via The Atlantic: “ The Challenge of Educational Inequality.” Education Department said this week it will make Pell Grants available to 10,000 high school students who are enrolled in courses at 44 colleges.”

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Education Politics. “How higher education made President Trump ,” according to Jeffrey Selingo. ” Via Education Week : “ Undocumented Teachers Shielded by DACA in Legal and Emotional Limbo.” The list says a lot about his education priorities.” ” More via WaPo and Buzzfeed.

Education 45

Education Company MOOC Khan Academy 45