Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I’ve updated Ask a Tech Teacher’s list of ten math tools we posted in 2016 to be shorter and with a new option. I think this will better reflect what’s going on today in our classrooms: It can be difficult to teach math, but with the proper tools, it can often be made easier. How to decide which tool is right for you?

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Khan Academy IXL Learning Tools Common Core 276

Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I reach out to my personal learning network (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement. By offering more choices in terms of digital tools for student engagement, we can better meet specific student interests and needs.

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Student Engagement Tools Game-Based Learning Gamification 530

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2024

Malvern, PA – Frontline Education , a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the release of its inaugural “K-12 Lens: A Survey Report from Frontline Education.” The report presents key data and insights related to each critical opportunity.

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Survey Report Trends Education 83

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 19, 2021

They are a valuable teaching tool regardless of age or level of comprehension. 4 Digital tools for creating animated videos for students. Here are four digital tools that I recommend for creating animated videos: Moovly. Moovly is considered to be one of the best educational animation tools.

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Video Tools Facebook EdTech 368

Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2021

5 Digital tools for an inclusive virtual classroom. According to UNESCO’s 2020 Global Education Monitoring Report , attention has to shift towards those excluded from education on background and ability criteria. This tool helps track the quiet students to try to include them more in the class activities. Equity Maps.

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Tools Classroom Blackboard UDL 370

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

If you miss the level of engagement and presence in your physical classes, then you will love using the three tools below. These tools allow multiple ways for all students to participate, are amazing assessment tools, and require no registration for students. These tools also offer free registration for teachers.

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Conference Video Tools STEM 370

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Some continue to rely on systems that make it difficult to seamlessly integrate new tools for learning, while others lack proper cybersecurity training for their staff. School districts can’t afford to lag behind, especially with the coronavirus pandemic spotlighting gaps in technology access, adoption and security during remote learning.

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Report Survey Industry Data 195

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fortier’s school participates in a program operated by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society to expand access to computer science and science, technology engineering and math, or STEM, among Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students.

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Accessibility Robotics Report Course 107

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2021

Are you looking for grading apps, tools, and resources that you can use to collect, calculate, and analyze your student’s grades? 1st Class GradeBook – 1st Class GradeBook app provides educators with contemporary grading features, including class and student activity, grade reports, and more. If so, check out our list below.

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Resources Tools Digital Citizenship Data 342

Securly

JULY 11, 2023

According to the latest EdTech Top 40 list from LearnPlatform by Instructure, Securly is now a top 40 edtech tool used within schools for 2023. The illuminating LearnPlatform report finds that school districts accessed an average of 2,591 distinct edtech tools over the past year, a 1.7%

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EdTech Tools Report Accessibility 189

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2020

That means many traditional teaching tools are no longer the best choice for the new norms. These include Smart PDF Forms , a PDF Editor, JotForm Cards, and JotForm Reports (click for my reviews). View data as a spreadsheet, report, calendar, or card. Access revision history. Education has changed.

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Tools E-rate Data Digital Citizenship 340

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The inaugural report showcases a comprehensive exploration of AI’s current and future role in K-12 classrooms. Other key findings from Imagine Learning’s report include: Almost half of educators (44 percent) who have used generative AI believe that its use has alleviated the burden of their workload and made their jobs easier.

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Accessibility Education Survey Guidelines 125

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

However, there are many tools that are out there that can be helpful, especially if the teacher and students have access to technology. It’s helpful to leverage technology for these because most online tools will automatically grade and give data reports. Some districts have tools for grouping based on academic ability.

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EdTech Tools Khan Academy Microsoft 485

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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Digital Divide Accessibility Technology Mobility 148

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

During the summer and throughout the school year, I spend time exploring new ideas and reflecting on the tools that I am using and the choices that I offer for my students to tell their stories and create something that is more meaningful to them what they have learned. 6 Digital storytelling tools for hybrid learning environments.

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Tools Learning Elementary Adobe 535

Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Technology isn’t the only tool we can use to create equitable learning environments, but there are a few ways it can assist in that mission. Students can access learning materials outside of school. Students and educators have more tools to create a learning environment that fosters personalized learning. Here are some examples.

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Accessibility Technology E-rate Data 334

Securly

JULY 11, 2023

According to the latest EdTech Top 40 list from LearnPlatform by Instructure, Securly is now a top 40 edtech tool used within schools for 2023. The illuminating LearnPlatform report finds that school districts accessed an average of 2,591 distinct edtech tools over the past year, a 1.7%

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EdTech Tools Report Accessibility 130

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

8 Tips to Strengthen Parent Involvement With Digital Tools. Educational research group Pearson reports that there’s increasing awareness and recognition among teachers and administrators that traditional parent-teacher conferences yield limited results , particularly for traditionally marginalized student populations.

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Tools Pearson Social Media Conference 419

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Some continue to rely on systems that make it difficult to seamlessly integrate new tools for learning, while others lack proper cybersecurity training for their staff. School districts can’t afford to lag behind, especially with the coronavirus pandemic spotlighting gaps in technology access, adoption and security during remote learning.

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Report Survey Industry Data 150

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Some continue to rely on systems that make it difficult to seamlessly integrate new tools for learning, while others lack proper cybersecurity training for their staff. School districts can’t afford to lag behind, especially with the coronavirus pandemic spotlighting gaps in technology access, adoption and security during remote learning.

Report 150

Report Survey Industry Data 150

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Some continue to rely on systems that make it difficult to seamlessly integrate new tools for learning, while others lack proper cybersecurity training for their staff. School districts can’t afford to lag behind, especially with the coronavirus pandemic spotlighting gaps in technology access, adoption and security during remote learning.

Report 150

Report Survey Industry Data 150

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Some continue to rely on systems that make it difficult to seamlessly integrate new tools for learning, while others lack proper cybersecurity training for their staff. School districts can’t afford to lag behind, especially with the coronavirus pandemic spotlighting gaps in technology access, adoption and security during remote learning.

Report 150

Report Survey Industry Data 150

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Some continue to rely on systems that make it difficult to seamlessly integrate new tools for learning, while others lack proper cybersecurity training for their staff. School districts can’t afford to lag behind, especially with the coronavirus pandemic spotlighting gaps in technology access, adoption and security during remote learning.

Report 150

Report Survey Industry Data 150

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Some continue to rely on systems that make it difficult to seamlessly integrate new tools for learning, while others lack proper cybersecurity training for their staff. School districts can’t afford to lag behind, especially with the coronavirus pandemic spotlighting gaps in technology access, adoption and security during remote learning.

Report 150

Report Survey Industry Data 150

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Some continue to rely on systems that make it difficult to seamlessly integrate new tools for learning, while others lack proper cybersecurity training for their staff. School districts can’t afford to lag behind, especially with the coronavirus pandemic spotlighting gaps in technology access, adoption and security during remote learning.

Report 150

Report Survey Industry Data 150

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A group of researchers at Stanford University spent the past year documenting how teaching and student services changed at Stanford during emergency remote learning, and their report , released today, argues that there’s been a shift in the institution’s identity as a result. I was certain it was not going to work.”

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Report Flipped Classroom Survey Data 159

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As someone deeply immersed in the field, I’ve always been on the lookout for strategies and tools that can help us educators manage our time more effectively. Today, I want to share with you a curated list of some of the best time management tools, handpicked with teachers in mind. What Is Pomodoro Technique and How Does it Work?

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Tools Meeting Report Assessment 124

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In this post, we’ll explore some of the best online tools for writing books and ebooks. Each tool offers unique features and advantages, catering to different writing styles and publishing needs. Deciding on the best format for your ebook is a crucial step that can significantly impact its accessibility and reader experience.

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Tools eBook Microsoft Google 108

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Best AI tools of 2023 are the the topic of our blog post today! Picked the tools that I believe have direct relevance for us in education. Best AI Tools of 2023 Here are the 8 best AI tools of 2023 sourced from Time’s list of 200 Best Inventions of 2023: 1.

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Tools Adobe Microsoft Video 139

Securly

JULY 11, 2023

According to the latest EdTech Top 40 list from LearnPlatform by Instructure , Securly is now a top 40 edtech tool used within schools for 2023. The illuminating LearnPlatform report finds that school districts accessed an average of 2,591 distinct edtech tools over the past year, a 1.7%

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EdTech Tools Trends Data 130

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Here is the full report.) Uneven access to devices makes getting assignments a challenge. Uneven access to devices makes getting assignments a challenge. About 1 in 5 students said it is “sometimes” or “never” easy to access assignments and classwork remotely. The data was then sent to Baker’s team at UPenn for analysis.

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Report Survey LMS Digital Divide 215

EdTech Magazine

MAY 18, 2023

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

Classroom 341

Classroom Technology Report Assessment 341

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

If you miss the level of engagement and presence in your physical classes, then you will love using the three tools below. These tools allow multiple ways for all students to participate, are amazing assessment tools, and require no registration for students. These tools also offer free registration for teachers. ?Discover

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Conference Video Tools STEM 195

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A LearnPlatform survey recently found that, despite concerns about known risks, districts accessed an average of 1,417 ed tech tools every month during the 2021-2022 school year. The top tools in many of the categories examined in LearnPlatform’s “EdTech Top 40: Fall 2022 Report” were Software as a Service applications.

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Survey Software EdTech Data 366

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2023

Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more. So how are superintendents using data–and can they access it quickly and effectively in order to use it? Here are some top lessons from that poll: 1.

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Data Accessibility Survey Assessment 108

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

While not new in any sense, digital tools continue to play an immense role as they are constantly evolving. By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively. While acquiring knowledge is plentiful, digital literacy is a must.

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Assessment Social Media Analysis Data 454

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Summarize and Access Web Content First, inside Edge, you'll want to toggle on the feature that lets you access web content inside the browser. I'm using Bing Chat (and Bing Chat Enterprise for private items) to access and work with all of my PDF's and web pages now. If not, search for voice access in your apps list.

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