The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Generative AI Use Case #2: AI in Office Suites: Microsoft and Google's New Features With what looks to be, arguably, the best generative AI tool on the market, Microsoft 365 Copilot is rolling out this year to businesses ($30/ month per user) and consumer editions of Office 365. I just need to decide if I want to keep the typos.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I'll also give you a peek at my first testing of Google NotebookLM. The Notetaking Apps I'll Cover The apps I'm covering in today's “Tech Tool Tuesday” include Evernote , Notion , OneNote , LogSeq , Apple Notes , and Google Keep as well as Google NotebookLM. I do use Evernote, but I have tested all of these tools.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

We had a lack of visibility in the built-in Microsoft and Google tools,” he says. To get the upper hand, Richardson implemented a cloud access security broker solution from ManagedMethods. What Is a CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), and How Does It Work?

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2021

While K–12 education is a leader in cloud adoption, driven by the embrace of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, districts often aren’t properly securing it. Students and staff collaborate on assignments, communicate with each other and access important… School leaders have realized the benefits the cloud provides.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 29, 2022

One such collaboration is between Microsoft Immersive Reader and the widely used eBook platform KITABOO which helps publishers create, publish and distribute digital content securely. Benefits of KITABOO and Microsoft Immersive Reader Partnership.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. Google Google Classroom. Here’s a breakdown, by order of their release.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find more strategies for connecting students and teachers for productive learning. Technology should be used to increase access to learning opportunities for all children. by Joe Marquez.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

With Google's G Suite already deeply integrated into the classroom for educators , Valver and his colleagues realized they could use the digital classroom tool to help educators become education technology experts. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Often, I give the advice not to add a video to YouTube in favor of presenting Video on Google Drive and Google Sites but, recently, I started using a brand new app that I must say, is a total game-changer. What is Microsoft Stream? Where Do You Find Microsoft Stream? Uploading Video to Microsoft Stream. In Closing.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Often, I give the advice not to add a video to YouTube in favor of presenting Video on Google Drive and Google Sites but, recently, I started using a brand new app that I must say, is a total game-changer. What is Microsoft Stream? Where Do You Find Microsoft Stream? Microsoft Stream is just that application.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 2, 2021

Read more: The pivotal role of edtech in the hybrid classroom. It can be done through Microsoft Teams or using some of the other digital options available. If you are using Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Zoom, allow students to collaborate in breakout rooms. Here are four ideas to promote collaboration: Blogging.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Find tons of On a Scale of Meme posters collected by @VirtualGiff in this Google Drive folder. Check out the following forms: Google Forms check-in Distance Learning Check-In Make a Copy Microsoft Forms check-in. My students love these memes. Also, check out the other student check-ins Jen Giffen has collected here.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can use virtual reality to fit students' learning needs. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Joe Marquez.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Few investors have watched, and fueled, the growth of the edtech industry as closely and consistently as Reach Capital , one of a handful of venture firms that has focused its investments in education technology startups for the past 10 years. Reach has now raised $311 million across its three funds and invested in 90 edtech startups.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Finding the correct digital education and EdTech solution provider can be challenging, but choosing the best fit for you will save you time and money, and help you avoid frustration. With the right IT infrastructure in place, schools can be assured that they have the flexibility to grow and evolve with the changes and updates to EdTech.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Arkansas’ LISA Academy public charter school district today announced the renewal of its partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Discovery, Inc.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how data privacy concerns are expanding with education technology use. MORE FROM EDTECH: Hyperconvergence has arrived in mainstream K–12 data centers. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 05/21/2019 - 09:25.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 30, 2023

This digital transformation of text enhances accessibility, makes it easier to organize study materials, and facilitates sharing and collaboration. Moreover, these apps are not just about convenience; they’re about inclusivity and accessibility. Absolutely, let’s dive into these image-to-text apps.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 23, 2020

Public hot spots, school WiFi accessible in the school parking lot, etc. Using Chromebooks and G Suite without Wifi or low connectivity is relatively easy, but EdTech and IT teams should set up offline access for everyone ( Gmail and Drive ). Here are the key steps in the process, along with useful Google support links.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

AI in Education – My EdTech Life Podcast Helen Maddox says that she's found the AI podcast episodes on @ MyEdTechLife hosted by Fonz Mendoza to be helpful. She also shares some very valuable AI tools: Google Experiments. AI and machine learning experiments from Google. Next up is Microsoft Education VP Lydia Smyers.)

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 12, 2020

General EdTech: EdTech companies offering FREE support and/or access to schools affected by COVID19 closures. A growing collection of edtech companies that are offering free access or support to schools affected by COVID-19. Canvas, Microsoft Office 365, and Zoom.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Hypothes.is

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 4, 2019

The Chromebook App Hub — a new resource to help teachers find and integrate Google educational apps in the classroom — will launch later this year, Google announced today at SXSW EDU 2019 in Austin, Texas. Sam Houston Independent School District , told EdTech. “A New Chromebook App Hub Speeds the Search for K–12 Classroom Apps.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

I'm always experimenting and finding different edtech tools. My Google Classroom is like a shell, a container. So, in this container, I think about which edtech tools are going to help me maximize the lesson. If I'm looking for a group discussion, I will post a Padlet in Google Classroom. Vetting For Accessibility.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are building their esports programs. Among the tech behemoths, Amazon and Google are forging inroads in cloud-based gaming. Google is testing Project Stream , and Amazon is reportedly leveraging its massive cloud presence to develop its own service. The same goes for Chromebooks.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: CSee how schools use virtual reality to improve assistive learning programs. MORE FROM EDTECH: How to keep accessibility in mind for the modern K–12 classroom. Myriad programs are available for teachers, such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, to help craft the best learning experience for students. .

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : Balancing Act: Cybersecurity in the Connected Classroom. The MX64 has Layer 7 functionality and automatically integrates with Microsoft Active Directory, which means it can enforce content filtering options for various groups, applications or individual users. by John Breeden II.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Microsoft Invests in American Agriculture. To help prepare young rural Americans for the new demands of a tech-integrated workforce , Microsoft has partnered with the National Future Farmers of America to invest in agricultural education, EdScoop reports. Google Offers Digital Skills Workshops and Coaches. by Eli Zimmerman.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2022

K-12 schools, today announced an expanded identity management offering with new support for Active Directory, used by thousands of districts to manage users’ access to software applications and devices. The new solution saves district administrators hours of work a week, with the same level of reliability and trust that more than 65% of U.S.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. Now, educators are focused on linking edtech tools directly to student learning outcomes. These devices accelerated the unbundling of content so that students can directly access leveled news articles on Newsela, or their favorite book on Epic.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Wyoming’s Holy Name Catholic School (HNCS) today announced a new multi-year partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education. These learning opportunities for teachers help schools recognize the full return on their edtech investment. Also, all HCNS educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Find tons of On a Scale of Meme posters collected by @VirtualGiff in this Google Drive folder. Check out the following forms: Google Forms check-in Distance Learning Check-In Make a Copy Microsoft Forms check-in. My students love these memes. Also, check out the other student check-ins Jen Giffen has collected here.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about the roles educators play in meeting the demand for cybersecurity experts. The department awarded a share of $3 million to six states to improve high school CTE students’ access to post-secondary education and STEM careers. Demand for Post-Secondary Options Drives CTE Investment. by Joe Marquez.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

How to access information like a pro. Teachers don’t have a lot of time on their hands to access all the information available. Read more: 6 Ways in which edtech shapes teacher training programs. My favorite is Google Scholar, but you can find others that work best for you. Find relevant research organizations.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 8, 2023

That's how volatile the nature of the EdTech world is. That said, through my decade-long experience blogging and reviewing EdTech resources, I come to notice a common trend that I call 'outlier EdTech'. Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Edmodo, Nearpod, Socrative, and the list goes on.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From comprehensive software like Scrivener and Ulysses, known for their organizational capabilities and distraction-free environments, to versatile word processors like Pages and Microsoft Word, there’s something for everyone. With the introduction of Canva Docs , you now have access to a powerful word editor right within Canva.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this post, we’ll delve into some of the most effective and popular group dioscussion platforms that you can use in educational settings, namely– Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Edmodo, Flip (formerly Flipgrid), Padlet, Schoology, and Zoom.

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