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. . by Wylie Wong.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . Fourteen percent of children ages 3 to 18 lack home internet access , according to National Center for Education Statistics data.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. After conducting an educator survey, Valver and his team found teachers would not only accept but embrace an online professional development platform. . Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Earlier this year, a Gallup poll surveyed teachers who left the profession. 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. . How to Gamify Professional Development.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

In the first weeks of school, some teachers engage with parents via email and online surveys to figure out the best way to communicate and give parents advice on how they can be involved with their students’ learning. Make Information Easy to Access With the Cloud. Let Parents Help Design Your Communication Tactics.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 30, 2023

On the other hand, students can gain access to resources that would otherwise be unavailable. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the best ways to use social media for education and make it more accessible and interactive than ever before. Surveys have shown that 86% of U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

According to a recent Pew survey , just 61 percent of those surveyed thought K–12 schools were properly teaching reading, writing and math, and only 25 percent thought schools were giving STEM classes enough time in the classroom. education system. But we know that technology will be an engine of America’s growth for years to come.”.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In a Gallup survey of K–12 district superintendents, 67 percent of respondents said the number of new teacher candidates is decreasing; 39 percent said quality is also declining. Using G Suite , both teachers and students can access the content remotely. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 13, 2018

polls, forms, or surveys. It is a robust, intuitive tool that makes forms and surveys easy to create for teachers and a snap to join for students (for example, no login required — just a class code). Students sign into personal accounts (when age-appropriate) or a class Twitter account. Polls, forms, and surveys.

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Iterating Toward Openness

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Two months ago I invited people to respond to a survey regarding the Open Education Conference and how it can be improved. 2,237 people received the invitation by email, and more saw the invitation on Twitter and here on the blog. 139 people responded to the survey, meaning the response rate was (at most) 6.2%.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The report, which surveyed 1,200 teachers in 16 countries, found that laptops still aid teaching better than any other form of technology. The teachers surveyed indicate that laptops, educational games, interactive whiteboards, educational videos, tablets and apps are among the most helpful technologies. CDW Segment. Customer Focused.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

We’ve done surveys, and 3 percent of our students — about 300 kids — don’t have internet access at home. As a one-to-one district, we need to ensure that essential infrastructure for students is available beyond the walls of their schools. Education now is 24/7. Parents are a critical partner in this. by Wylie Wong.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2021

We recently surveyed League superintendents to learn their hopes for education; the lessons they’re carrying with them; and their insights into practices and ideas that will continue to shape education in 2021 and beyond.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. You can send newsletters, put it on your website, announce it on Twitter or Facebook — all of those are great channels. by Curtiss Strietelmeier.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2019

More than half of K–12 CTOs say phishing scams are a significant or very significant problem, according to a recent Education Week /Consortium for School Networking survey. People should have the least amount of access needed to do their jobs,” says Shane Chagpar, a solution designer and instructor with IT consultancy Kepner-Tregoe.

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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. Lack of training could be to blame.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

In The Gallup 2017 Survey of K–12 School District Superintendents , 67 percent of respondents said the quantity of new teacher candidates is decreasing and 39 percent said the quality is also declining. Wed, 03/07/2018 - 10:00. Recruiting talented teachers there, however, is no longer an issue thanks to videoconferencing technology.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2017

Interestingly, accessibility often isn’t the biggest factor blocking this process—more often than not, it comes down to a teacher’s own comfort with social media. Also, while teacher feedback on LinkedIn was overwhelmingly positive, feedback on Twitter was contentious. Twitter Problem #1: Personal Privacy Concerns.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Artificial Intelligence is listed on top tech trends by multiple survey's and researchers and is definitely something to watch. Each student can gain access to information that helps them along their unique path of their learning curve. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Here are a few of the highlights: 1.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

According to the survey, this approach even outruns the remote learning. Accessing a wide range of sources If you plan on checking a student’s submission for plagiarism, googling suspicious parts from the paper won’t do the trick. The tool can compare papers and texts with over 100 billion pages across open access sources.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2023

With a mission to enhance teaching practices and foster collaboration, Gale Community For Educators offers a platform that encourages literature, English, history, and civics high school teachers to connect, share ideas and access valuable resources. Members can make their voices heard in regular opinion checks, prompts and surveys.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I’ve seen one tool improve student engagement in Google Classroom significantly — H?para. After surveying my students, all of them except one said they loved it. Google Classroom isn’t always simple to use for students who struggle.

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The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 24, 2014

To make content succinct and continuous, we implemented four Twitter Chats directly related to the content of the week in which they occurred. The Twitter Chats were lead by the facilitator of the week, who organized and directed the discussion. Twitter Data. “ Twitter chats were awesome. Participant Reflections.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 16, 2018

According to new research by the Pew Research Center, 95% of teens say they have access to a smartphone, and 45% indicate that they’re online “almost constantly.” Instagram According to the above Pew survey, Instagram is the second most popular social platform for teens. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2018

Like personal computers, they have hardware, a BIOS to boot up their operating systems, software applications and ports to access the internet. And, just like on PCs, these elements can be exploited by hackers if left unprotected. Policies should also address what happens to digital information during its lifetime. by Elliot Levine.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 1, 2020

Collegeboard is leveraging various digital platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and AP Classroom to keep students engaged in relevant material from a distance. Also, Twitter is sharing these Remote Learning Resources via their AP For Students hashtag. This supports equity and access. image courtesy of The College Board).

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

You can reach her on Twitter: @JenCohKab. They have come to rely on resources like Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube to fill out their professional development toolkits. Survey questions included asking teachers: what they know about micro-credentials. ” — Survey Respondent. what would convince them to earn one.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

Please feel free to contact me via email ( mjgormans@gmail.com ) or Twitter at ( @mjgormans ). Frequently survey all district stakeholders including educators, parents, and students during this event. What can be provided with low bandwidth and quick access limitations? If they have them you can probably find them online.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2020

A National Shift in the Relationship Between Schools, Parents and Guardians A spring survey of more than 3,600 U.S. However, less than half of parents in the survey said they received key resources—including expectations for schoolwork—from their districts. Multi-channel communication.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom. A University of Phoenix® College of Education survey conducted online by Harris Poll in April among 1,002 U.S. You can also create private blogs or use sites such as Kidblogs or Edublogs , which limit access and comment abilities. Survey Methodology.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. A recent Pearson Student Mobile Device Survey clearly states that the number of students who regularly use a tablet has grown compared to the previous year. A great marketer puts their product where their audience can see it.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, today announced a new survey report that reveals the top safety concerns that school administrators, teachers and staff have about returning to the classroom, as well as the steps they are taking to create a safe environment.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 19, 2021

Interactive map of State Survey data. SLIDE State Survey [link]. On Facebook and Twitter. Data Speaks: Addressing Equity of Access to School Librarians for Students. Data Speaks: Addressing Equity of Access to School Librarians for Students. Implications and questions. Kachel, Debra E. Kachel, Debra E.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In addition, you’ll create practical tools such as rubrics for teacher observation, surveys for self-assessment reports, and data collection checklists and notes for interviews. Education Technology Accessibility for All Students.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

MAY 16, 2016

From the perspective of administrators, working with startups gives you direct access to the creators of the product who want and need help improving it. A survey found that teachers and students report that using computers more deeply improves their education. For more information visit @ListenCurrent on Twitter.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. A 2018 survey conducted for Dell Technologies indicates most of these young people use technology as part of their formal education, and they want to work with technology. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag.

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