EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2020

By using smartphones as VR displays, immersive technology has become more affordable and accessible, according to a recent study published in the Education and Information Technologies journal. For many schools, these mobile device–based solutions are a cost-effective option for providing similar immersive experiences.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 14, 2020

By using smartphones as VR displays, immersive technology has become more affordable and accessible, according to a recent study published in the Education and Information Technologies journal. For many schools, these mobile device–based solutions are a cost-effective option for providing similar immersive experiences.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

How to Gamify Professional Development. While traditional professional development is important — in-person and group education — today’s teachers need access to fast approaching and more relevant opportunities that cater to their personal goals. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 teachers can gamify their classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2022

Today’s guest, Al Kingsley, has worked with edtech for over thirty years. He also discusses how we should measure the effectiveness of education technology to determine what we will continue to use in the future. You’ll get access to activities, strategies, and tools to improve the four domains of wellness.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Q&A: Leila Nuland on How to Build Equitable Computer Science Curricula. While some teachers have already started to come up with creative ways to inject computer science into their programs, others may still be lost on how to introduce the concepts into the classroom. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 10/11/2018 - 12:07.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how digital citizenship programs prepare students for a tech–enabled world.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While diverse edtech products promise innovation, they simultaneously pose challenges. Educators, learners, instructional technology coaches, and IT/edtech staff are grappling with the complexities of managing an ever-expanding arsenal of disconnected digital tools. Another challenge is security.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

As we discovered in the spring, some families still lack the devices or broadband connectivity they need for remote learning, despite mobile computing being a ubiquitous facet of our lives. That sad reality had school districts scrambling to provide devices and broadband access to students when the pandemic originally closed schools.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 20, 2018

How to Embrace Unconventional Classroom Designs. GPAEA and its partner schools incorporate these three design tenets for modern learning spaces: The classroom furniture must be mobile and flexible. Each collaborative area must have access to a digital display. by EdTech Staff. jena.passut_7651. Fri, 04/20/2018 - 15:10.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Ever keen to catch a trend on the upswing, I’ve curated a list of EdTech tools, apps and programs that are not only effective, but teach through joy. EdTech that sparks joy. But what of the more complex arena of senior appropriate EdTech — can it too be joyful? We prepare children to learn how to learn, not how to take a test.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2019

When it comes to education technology (edtech), school leaders and developers alike want to provide the best tools—ones that truly make a difference. Researchers are in the business of figuring out how to identify and measure things. How are the tools teaching? Mobile devices can help connect people and places.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 22, 2019

It occured to me that not only are the wide variety of acronyms found in the world of EdTech confusing ( I did a post on organizations in that regard ), but indeed there is quite a bit of overlap — as well as misuse — of terms that can make navigating the literature (in particular online literature) on the subject of EdTech confusing and unhelpful.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The post How to Access Files Offline in Google Drive appeared first on Shake Up Learning. So I’m going to show you how to access files in Google Drive using the Google Docs offline extension. It is also a great tool for students and teachers with limited or no Internet access at home. Click To Tweet.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

By mid-March, schools closed, sending students home to figure out how to keep learning from their kitchen tables. But how to make the most of the moment? Soon, schools would be inundated with sales pitches from edtech companies, and it didn’t take long before they started pushing back against those that seemed predatory.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The post Customize Google Classroom Notifications on Mobile appeared first on Shake Up Learning. If you use Google Classroom, you should also install the mobile app on you phone (iOS and Android). Watch the video below to learn how. Customize Google Classroom Notifications on Mobile. Click To Tweet. See: Copyright Policy.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

But how do we protect learners while they are working online? Let’s take a look at how to safeguard students and block websites in K-12 schools. Under CIPA, schools must: block websites or filter learners’ internet access to inappropriate and harmful pictures. How to manually block URLs . URL filtering.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Simply, the act details what website and application operators must include in privacy policies, when and how to seek verifiable consent from parents and/or guardians, and operators’ responsibilities to protect children’s privacy and safety online, including restrictions on marketing to those under the age of 13.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . How much speed do you need? 3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Naturally, this posed some challenges for many teachers, especially those who weren’t used to using edtech tools such as a learning management system (LMS ) or a video conferencing platform to deliver educational content. So how can educators make the most of both worlds — technology and pedagogy — while granting the latter a leading role?

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

The best web filter should promote digital citizenship According to ISTE , digital citizenship helps students understand how to use the internet in positive ways. But it will also allow educators and learners to have conversations about digital citizenship and how to make safe choices online. Learning shouldn’t be confined to campus.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Named one of the top 16 “Forward Thinking EdTech Leaders in the Country” and one of the “Top 100 Influential Voices in Education.” EdTech & Curriculum Consultant, Blogger, and Apple Distinguished Educator. What’s on the rise in edtech right now? What’s your best kept edtech secret? thomascmurray. Monica Burns.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As the industry that develops VR grows, it will need workers who are trained in how to build and apply this technology. Virtual reality tools also hypothetically could increase access to higher education by making it more possible to teach students who can’t necessarily make it to a college classroom.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

They need to learn how to protect themselves online, respect others, have a healthy relationship with devices and think critically online. They need practice with these skills to learn how to think critically. At the same time, schools need to respect learners by providing equitable access to devices and the internet.

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eSpark

APRIL 13, 2022

Many teachers worry that they will need to spend hours learning how to use new edtech before being able to successfully implement it in the classroom. This holds true for any school district, but in rural communities, where general access to technology is often limited, it is especially important.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A spare bedroom—our family’s “teacher’s lounge”—has a wall covered with Post-it notes with login credentials, a mobile whiteboard schedule and a count-to-100 handmade poster. But that’s not the case for many others--and we must now understand how to reach all students through this new paradigm, regardless of the circumstance.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 29, 2022

EdTech innovation has fuelled these shifts, bringing more flexibility, diversity, and versatility to learning opportunities. To this end, this blog explores the latest trends in EdTech innovation and its benefits for today’s learners. . What is EdTech? Top EdTech Innovation Trends. billion industry in 2022 to $232.9

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. There can be no doubt: Edtech is making education more flexible and accessible. Technology has opened up endless possibilities in classrooms around the world.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future. Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. Knowing how to use the internet safely is crucial to good digital citizenship.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. Students Learn Best from Each Other.

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Linways Technologies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

This blog post will help you assess and analyze the edtech tool/platform that you currently use or the one you’re prepared to use for managing online classrooms. Function and functionality of online learning management tool Time management Student centricity Communication and accessibility Adaptation. Communication and accessibility.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2019

Integrating edtech isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming, either. A new resource from mobile hotspot provider Kajeet outlines some of the biggest steps to take in planning for edtech. Show us the edtech funding. Show us the edtech funding. Bring wi-fi to the buses.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

Joseph Valver and his fellow instructional technology facilitators at Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey were providing numerous options for educators in their district to learn how to use education technology, but something was holding educators back. . “As Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. For Mulcahy, UDL means “making sure that all of the students have an accessible way to learn.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. The edtech community stepped up to accommodate students and teachers during remote and hybrid learning with an emphasis on core subject areas.

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Linways Technologies

APRIL 22, 2020

So to be on the current, institutions should focus on how to engage with the students, how to assure a certain level of quality in teaching-learning, and how digital learning is perceived. Responsive Learning/Mobile Application. How would you access these crucial data if it’s not available conveniently?

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