EdTech Magazine

JULY 16, 2019

E–Rate Updates Free Up Resources for New Classroom Technology Projects. K–12 schools now have much more flexibility to fund projects, thanks to the Federal Communications Commission ’s recent announcement to make internet access a priority, combined with an increase to the annual E-rate cap from $2.4 eli.zimmerman_9856. billion to $3.9

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Q&A: Steve Langford on Equalizing Student Access to the Web and Tech. Inequities in student access to reliable internet service and personal technology are not insurmountable. Langford recently talked with EdTech about the challenges of the digital divide and practical ways to overcome them. shauna.miller_miJ5.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It wasn’t just that students were starting to log on to the school network in Southern Florida from Germany, China and parts of the Caribbean, it was the dramatically different times they were logging on that made Phillip Dunn II pause. The Broward County Public Schools CIO vividly remembers the shift. “On

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

While previous reports found that remote learning resulted in learning disruptions in K–12, it turns out that the quality of technology students have access to plays a significant role in online learning outcomes.

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Edthena

JULY 6, 2023

Nowadays, an important responsibility of administrating student and teacher learning includes implementing edtech for a school or district. Schools use many edtech tools and platforms, ranging from student-facing note-taking apps to teacher-facing AI-driven grading platforms. Check out the highlights of what we’ve been reading below.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

The digital equity challenges highlighted by the pandemic are well known: students falling behind without access to devices and entire communities struggling to connect to the internet. They invested thousands and thousands of dollars to upgrade the technology infrastructure, as well as…

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

How to Leverage Mainstream Technology to Boost Special Education. 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. Assistive technology may be the best option. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As of 2018, students did not have access to Algebra II lessons in a quarter of high schools that primarily serve Black and Hispanic students, according to an article in Forbes. The lack of access to higher-level science, technology, engineering and math classes in K–12 education shows.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential. As the number of these students continues to grow, teachers and educators are increasingly turning to assistive technologies to help students across all ranges of ability learn more effectively and reach their full potential. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . 3 Education Technologies Improve Blended Learning Initiatives.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 09/13/2019 - 12:12.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

The need for digital and technological equity became clearer than ever following 2020’s shift to remote and hybrid instruction. Internet access is the electricity of the 1930s and ’40s; it is that crucial to everyday life and learning,” said New York Commissioner of Education Betty Rosa said in a Feb. 24 press release.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Despite the leaps made in Internet of Things devices and educational technology, a report by Boston Consulting Group estimated 12 million students don’t have adequate internet access at home. Without it, these K–12 students can’t connect to remote classes…

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

In the summer months, educators had to determine the most effective way to adapt their classrooms for this unprecedented transition while ensuring accessibility.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2023

For group project work, they can access a teacher-provided playlist that integrates viewing selections. In a Quest Academy class, sixth to ninth grade students might choose between watching a video on a school-provided Chromebook, listening to a podcast or reading an article to learn about a new concept.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I’ve learned to use free web tools to design headers on different social networks, graphics for books and digital badges, banners, flyers, parent newsletters, programs, digital magazines, book covers, logos, and more! The awesome part is these tools are free and offer access to awesome fonts, stock photos, frames, templates, and icons.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2018

By Marie Bjerede Taking the digital leap requires broadband access, proper funding and the right people on board.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

The students were so excited to use a new technology that no one else in the school had, he says. “I Click the banner to access exclusive K–12 technology content when you sign up as an Insider. I saw a lot of students really taking an initiative to learn how to do this on their own.”

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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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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

During a time when many students have access to personal and school-issued devices, JCPS is focused on teaching academic integrity rather than punishing lapses, says William Pierce, executive administrator of digital innovation and program management.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year. Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2019

It comes equipped with numerous teacher-friendly features such as an ergonomic, angled control console that offers quick access to the new unified menu, volume controls, source selection and more. Users can access the menu from the bottom, left or right sides of the screen. Unique Writing Technology Feels Like Using Pen and Paper.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

The evolution of society and technology places tremendous demands on K–12 leaders , and yet this same challenge can yield immense satisfaction. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers can redesign their lesson plans to prepare their students for the future. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 13:59. by Ryan Petersen.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

Technology Is Key for Boosting Classroom Equity. Innovations in technology may be the key in establishing an equal playing field for students struggling to catch up to their peers. . SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Accessibility Through Online Learning Programs.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! You will have to sign up for a free account to access and edit the templates. Just copy and edit any of the free templates below or use one of the free tools listed to design your own.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Even before the pandemic shifted learning online, schools had been integrating technologies to improve various admin processes, student onboarding, classroom learning experiences and communication methods. Once COVID-19 impacted the education system, teaching without the use of technology was simply no longer an option.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For IT staff and administrators, the work of ensuring all students have equal access to the internet , and to technology that is now standard for modern classrooms, is complex. . Districts also need to address factors that prevent students from completing assignments outside of school — namely, poor internet access. .

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 18, 2023

This concern is reflected in another data point from the same report: In a given month, teachers accessed an average of 148… According to PowerSchool’s 2022 Education Focus Report, 46 percent of educators say that juggling multiple digital tools was one of their top challenges.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

5 Steps to Creating a Technology Internship Program. We are constantly thinking of ways to bring out the grit, passion and intelligence inherent in our students by providing them with equitable access to education. She has been in our technology internship program (TSI) throughout her high school career. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 21, 2018

Technology is changing the landscape of industries everywhere. Technology has paved the way for new opportunities to improve this crucial period of student growth. Edtech Magazine has found that K-12 students are more prepared for college and graduation in schools that have implemented personalized learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

Schools and communities that previously couldn’t afford to acquire devices and internet access received grants and other financial aid to do so. Many communities are still working toward their acquisition of devices and internet access. This is not to say that the digital divide has ceased to be a problem.

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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. . Individual Classroom Technology Use. Everyday 1:1 Technology Use.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2019

State of K–12 IT Survey Highlights Cloud Technology and Security [#Infographic]. For a clearer picture of where the technological needs and trends are when it comes to K–12 cloud migration and security, Project Tomorrow created an infographic with data from its most recent survey. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 01/10/2019 - 13:39.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2020

One way school districts can lead that effort is by evaluating the technology platforms they use. . However, this work is not just for technology departments to manage alone. By conducting accessibility checks, they can ensure platforms and resources used for online learning are safe and accessible. .

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