Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2016

To earn these, teachers view the required materials, answer a set of questions, and then submit evidence of impact on practice such as lesson plans, instructional materials, and videos. stay up-to-date on education pedagogy with easy-to-access and reliable resources. Insider Tips. This is done through Embed.ly

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. Out-of-School Access Chart.

Resources 83

Resources Equity of Access Instructional Materials Elementary 83

EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Today, there have been major strides in efforts to increase the use of technology in classroom teaching. 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.

Learning 100

Learning Instructional Materials Blended Learning Technology 100

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. Blended classes greatly benefit from BYOD scenarios because most of the class instructional materials are on the cloud and all students need to do is to sync them on their devices.

BYOD 150

BYOD Classroom Khan Academy Policies 150

Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

TED (Technology Entertainment and Design) covers any topic in short but powerful talks lasting 18 minutes or less in more than 110 languages. Conversations cover topics like technology, nature, the future, personal growth, society, collaboration, and more. Software Tools To Create Your Lessons and Lecture Videos. Doceri For iPad.

Flipped Classroom 97

Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 97

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2019

Source: Transcend ) The Role of Edtech: Connecting the Pieces So where does technology come in? Curriculum and instructional materials live on websites, in the cloud, on paper, in LMS’s, in Google Drive or OneDrive. System elements brought together in a blueprint for the core design of school.

EdTech 143

EdTech System Data Company 143

BYOT Network

JULY 22, 2017

Likewise, as teachers design digital learning experiences based on their students’ personal strengths and interests, they need to search for the “just right” instructional resources to meet their students’ varied needs. Yet despite all that functionality, teachers still face additional ongoing challenges.

Digital Learning 62

Digital Learning Learning eBook Personalized Learning 62

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

When my colleagues and I wrote our Social Media Curation Library Technology Report for ALA, we struggled with a definition. This is a serious opportunity to lead and to address issues of access and equity. Builds Instructional Partnerships. Ensures Equitable Digital Access. What’s curation? Curation is a funny word.

OER 46

OER Social Media Libraries eBook 46

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2016

“According to the Consortium for School Networking’s 2015 IT Leadership Survey, 84 percent of school technology officials expect that at least half of their instructional materials will be digitally based within three years,” said itslearning vice president of sales and marketing, Matt Dobosh.

eBook 40

eBook Strategy LMS Case Study 40

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Energy 101 series: Now available in Discovery Education Streaming Plus and the Science Techbook, 22 new videos from the Energy 101 series highlight the next generation of clean, sustainable energy technologies. the ethical issues with autonomous technology, how A.I. This Is A.I.: New from the Discovery Channel, This Is A.I.

STEM 42

STEM Study Instructional Materials Resources 42

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I highlighted some of the affordances available online that can help students to manipulate digital information to make it more accessible. As schools think about making learning accessible for all students, it is important to consider how instructional materials allow students to interact with information.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning UDL Learning Guidelines 546

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Verizon has committed over $3 billion to help schools pay for technology, hoping “to leave no student behind.” Namely, many people think access to technology simply boils down to whether students have a working device and a reliable internet connection. Since the shift to remote learning in spring 2020, schools in the U.S.

Technology 161

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 161

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Less clear was how deeply the disruption to traditional instruction would impact children who lacked access to learning technology and appropriate resources. Across equity lines, students were left without access to reliable wireless internet and technology, an issue that leaders have not fully resolved.

Data 206

Data LMS EdTech Accessibility 206

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

These specialized search platforms provide access to peer-reviewed articles, books, journals, and a plethora of other academic materials, essential for in-depth research and study across various disciplines. It’s a valuable tool for accessing physical and digital academic resources. Related: Best Academic Search Engines 2.

Education 115

Education OER Libraries Accessibility 115

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. The software takes advantage of Casio’s Natural Display technology for input and output of mathematical expressions. The program runs from May 2018-June 2019. Schools can join until September 2018.

Tools 51

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 51

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 46

Accessibility Tools Microsoft Classroom 46

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. Zoom-ing Out the Door The teacher shortage has been well documented.

Libraries 131

Libraries Survey E-rate Report 131

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.

Google 150

Google Microsoft Education Software 150

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 are tons of apps that simplify the whole process of learning coding making much more fun and accessible to all. 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. Does technology improve academic performance? Technology helps with innovation, but technology alone will not help.

Learning 61

Learning Pearson Study Survey 61

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 3, 2015

This strategy is extraordinarily effective at eliminating barriers to access and success for students in many of the highest enrolling courses, like introductory and general education courses, business courses, and mathematics courses. The idea of instructional materials written by students for students is incredibly appealing to me.

OER 60

OER Education Course Instructional Materials 60

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

Also via Chalkbeat : “Black and white students score far apart on a new test of technology skills.” ” Here’s the WaPo headline : “Girls outscore boys on inaugural national test of technology, engineering skills.” Elsevier has acquired SSRN , an online open access repository. million total.

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Via The Seattle Times : “A cellphone belonging to the man who claims he shot and wounded another man in self-defense during a demonstration last month at the University of Washington had been wiped clean of data before being seized by police, according to search-warrant documents filed in King County Superior Court.”

Education 45

Education Company MOOC Khan Academy 45