The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 22, 2023

Students with access to college counselors and test tutors (read: wealthier students) know this, and many are still using ACT and SAT exams to stand out. Students with access to test tutors are aware that the eye of the admissions needle has narrowed, and they are being coached to use their test scores to thread it.

Guidelines 91

Guidelines Report Accessibility System 91

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2024

Additionally a survey by Common Sense found that 77 percent of parents are excited about the potential of AI in education. One key question is, “How do school and district leaders ensure academic integrity as new technologies continue to emerge, like generative artificial intelligence applications such as ChatGPT, Bard, Claude, and more?”

Tools 85

Tools Guidelines Training Survey 85

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind.

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Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 130

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The advantages of AI systems include the speed with which they can perform routine tasks, provide access to information, and generate text and images. Initial Planning A good starting point for educational leaders is the recent white paper on AI from the US Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology.

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System Guidelines Professional Learning Training 105

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2021

We have included some of these student responses below to help illuminate three enduring practices we hope instructors and students will carry forward into the future of teaching and learning: helping students address digital inequities; building an inclusive community among learners; and designing course elements for accessibility.

LMS 170

LMS Guidelines Online Learning Course 170

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

. “There’s no disputing that today’s teens live in an ever-evolving societal and technological world that causes them a lot of stress and anxiety.” According to the data, which surveyed more than 2,000 U.S. These findings elevate the importance of examining the relationship between physical and mental health.

Data 88

Data EdTech Survey Training 88

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2023

AUSTIN, TX – Lightspeed Systems, the leader in safe, secure and equitable education technology, announces Digital Equity—a module that provides robust and real-time connectivity and device health data on students’ school-issued devices. This is a huge step in leveling the playing field for so many students.”

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System Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Broadband 68

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The fear was, and is, that technology might cause achievement gaps between rich and poor students to grow if it’s easier for rich kids to use educational software, practice computer coding or learn about the world online. A new 2017 survey of technology use at home shows the gap in computer access is rapidly closing.

Digital Divide 62

Digital Divide Technology Survey Smartphone 62

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

Over seven years ago I worked with our District Technology Director and Superintendent to create a 1:1 e-learning program that would be used to make up snow days. To do this, we must consider the technology capabilities of all of our students at home. In our plans, there should be a time for technology and a time for no technology.

LMS 217

LMS Digital Divide Blended Learning Survey 217

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Survey reveals that the majority of classroom educators shy away from social media integration. A new survey finds that just 13 percent of participating educators have used social media as part of their classroom learning. The University of Phoenix College of Education survey of 1,002 U.S.

Social Media 40

Social Media Survey Guidelines Edmodo 40

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

And with both higher and lower education institutions reporting the highest rates of attacks among all industries surveyed in a recent study, the need for increased defense readiness in the education sector has never been more evident. Leverage adaptive technologies that automatically respond to attacks to buy you response time.

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Education Trends Industry Data 102

edWeb.net

JANUARY 2, 2023

Department of Education has many recommendations on how to spend the funding, but among the most important is to ensure that districts provide access to high-quality, engaging curricula and extracurricular opportunities that include advanced career and technical courses. What areas show the greatest impact for students?

STEM 94

STEM Handbook Guidelines Elementary 94

User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL) developed by David Rose and Ann Meyers is a registered trademark of the Center for Assistive Special Technology (CAST).

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UDL STEM Tools Guidelines 275

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

“We are extraordinarily proud of the Digital Equity module, as it unlocks visibility into students’ internet access and device health outside of school with real-time data districts can’t find elsewhere. In addition, large disparities exist among student subgroups, particularly by ethnicity and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide Broadband EdTech Guidelines 52

TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom. Despite the expansion of EdTech tools as classroom resources, educators have not warmed to the idea of integrating social platforms as quickly as other types of classroom technology. Create student social media guidelines. by TeachThought Staff.

Social Media 40

Social Media Survey Classroom Guidelines 40

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

All teachers and students are currently experiencing challenges with accessibility, the promotion of emotional and physical wellness, and academic progress—issues that the special education community knows all too well. And our teachers are under tremendous pressure. Can best practice be translated to this way of educating?

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Strategy Survey Accessibility Guidelines 195

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Next, once the mission is clear, leaders should work with the tech team and teachers to ensure that the technology will meet those goals. On the school side, the students need to become responsible stewards of the tech as well and should be involved in setting guidelines for responsible use. Overall, communication is key at every step.

Technology 53

Technology BYOD Advocacy Guidelines 53

Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

In a survey from the International Journal of Education, 97% of teachers reported never or seldom using a flexible curriculum for their students.[2] Content : How the student will access the information. One of the most efficient ways to differentiate instruction is through educational technology that adapts to students’ needs.[3]

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Differentiated Instruction Strategy Libraries Guidelines 250

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Despite the influx of capital, employers, schools and policymakers are only just beginning to harness the sector’s advancements in the delivery, accessibility and effectiveness of education technology. But the proliferation of technology does not come without concerns. Schools spent a decade buying technology.

Trends 157

Trends EdTech Education Company 157

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2023

But a recent survey of contingent faculty reveals the more uncertain situation most adjuncts find themselves in. A third of respondents earn less than $25,000 a year, falling below federal poverty guidelines for a family of four. Fewer than half receive university-provided health insurance, with nearly 20 percent on Medicaid.

Industry 167

Industry Guidelines Mobility Course 167

EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As I discussed in a prior post , educational technologies can amplify the impact of proven formative assessment strategies. Several edtech products and platforms are also aiming to simplify the process for teachers so that accessing actionable information in a student’s’ learner profile is as timely and seamless as possible.

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Examples Resources CMS Survey 113

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

The newness has worn off, the excitement around technology wanes and teachers often struggle finding ways to engage with their students. Offer tech support: Teachers can create short videos to help parents understand how to access their online content. Teachers should take care to set up structured guidelines for classroom use.

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Learning Education Survey Strategy 218

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 24, 2024

This article was originally published by The Markup , a nonprofit, investigative newsroom that challenges technology to serve the public good. An elementary schooler in the same district couldn’t access a picture of record-breaking sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner to add to a writing assignment. Do we really want that to be the case?

Social Media 79

Social Media Libraries Elementary Advocacy 79

Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2020

I definitely worry about some of my teachers and the level of burnout they’re feeling,” said Stacey Roshan, a math teacher and director of innovation and educational technology at Bullis School in Potomac, Md. Since then, school officials surveyed parents, teachers and students to find what was working, and what needed to be adjusted.

Learning 166

Learning Survey Guidelines System 166

Kathy Schrock

APRIL 15, 2023

However, the next paragraph following that one stated: Guidelines for Effective Use of Online Tools in the Classroom When using online tools in the classroom, teachers should be sure to select tools that are age-appropriate, aligned with learning objectives, and accessible to all students.

Tools 40

Tools Classroom Online Assessments Guidelines 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2022

A report by LinkedIn sums up a survey it conducted, with learning and development professionals as respondents, and found that 45% of them spent approximately half of their time curating and building online content in pursuance of their L&D strategy. Guidelines for SCORM compliance. What is SCORM? In conclusion.

LMS 52

LMS Guidelines Knowledge Base Training 52

Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 14, 2022

It’s a master’s degree course for Georgetown University’s excellent Learning, Design, and Technology program. The topic is education and technology. In other LDT classes I’ve included technology within our topics in various forms, examining its implications in many domains. Technology exercises.

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Exercises LMS Analysis UDL 91

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For districts like San Marcos USD in California, technology is providing the opportunity to augment staff resources and allow teams to develop collaborative solutions to better identify and support students. My name is June Kim, I’m the Director of Technology for more public schools in Moore, Oklahoma. 2:09 Well and June.

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Survey Data Report E-rate 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In the eight weeks leading up to the start of this unprecedented school year, we collected survey data from 250 educators of students with learning differences and conducted seven hour-long interviews and focus groups via Zoom. Surveys with ESPs were conducted with the support of the National Education Association (NEA).

Education 204

Education Survey Guidelines Groups 204

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

New rules for K12 cybersecurity The Biden Administration’s new proposal comes on the heels of a report from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K-12 Organizations from Cybersecurity , which offers guidelines for schools to help bolster defenses.

Software 52

Software Data Training Report 52

Edsurge

JULY 28, 2016

“Technology invites us to move from engaged to empowered.” — From George Couros’ Innovator’s Mindset. Most learners have access to a tablet device, iPad, or some other form of smartphone device, but many don't have physical books at home. Our reading program re-instilled in them a love of reading, guided by technology.

Technology 60

Technology eBook Dropout Libraries 60

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

and Canada, obtained from scores and surveys of people who take the Medical College Admissions Test, which the AAMC administers. The most detailed information in MSARs requires a $28 subscription and is collected from the scores and surveys of people who take the Medical College Admissions Test, which the AAMC administers.

Survey 87

Survey Data Report Dropout 87

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

I have guidelines for cellphone and smartphone use, but it’s a constant struggle to keep kids engaged in lessons and off their phones. Because although technology and the wealth of information that it can provide has the potential to shrink achievement gaps, I am actually seeing the opposite take place within my classroom.”. “If

Smartphone 40

Smartphone Accessibility Learning Social Media 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2017

This is part one of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Last year, I started this series – my annual review of the year in education technology – with an article on wishful thinking. The Pew survey shows dramatic downward shifts in Republicans’ opinions on higher ed just since 2015.)

Technology 71

Technology Education Facebook Social Media 71

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

As momentum for digital learning builds, some districts—80 percent according to the 2017 Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) K12 IT Leadership Survey Report —are using open educational resources (OER), which the U.S. Once you’ve defined your first program, the next step should be to assess technology infrastructure.

OER 83

OER CMS Guidelines Digital Learning 83

Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 15, 2023

1:27 Finally, we will have a short survey at the end that will pop up on your screen We really appreciate if you can take the time to fill that out. My name is June Kim, I’m the Director of Technology for more public schools in Moore, Oklahoma. 3:22 Let’s start our discussion with more about parent surveys.

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Survey Data Report E-rate 52

Fractus Learning

AUGUST 5, 2022

1 – Digital Access. Digital access is full electronic participation in society. Although statistics show that 98% of 18-24-year-old Americans are internet users, it doesn’t mean they have access at home. They can’t afford it, don’t see the need for it, or digital access is not available to them. Globally 2.14

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Accessibility Survey 52