My Island View

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Well, this is the first anniversary of the introduction of Generative AI in the form of ChatGPT to the world of education. There are several lessons in this for educators to understand regarding the effect of technology in a modern, technology-driven culture. Educators can no longer dictate or limit what tools students may access.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

Instead, we should see it for what it is: the early days of Amazon’s foray into public education. I do not think public education leaders will have much of a choice in whether or not to answer when Amazon comes to knock and deliver. And if your child prefers a fully virtual setting, learning from home is normalized and supported.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

In an effort to personalize learning more and more educators are turning to blended learning strategies. When it comes to personalized learning , the “personal” should be emphasized. With the learning plan in hand, students work through the lessons and assignments at their own pace.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 4, 2021

Education is not a one-way street. Moreover, the process of teaching and learning needs to be anchored in real life to ensure students’ ability to apply what they learn successfully. One of the latest teaching approaches focuses on giving students opportunities to take greater degrees of agency over their learning process.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive applications to collaborative platforms, edtech tools enrich the educational experience. What are examples of technology tools in learning? As educators harness the power of these tools, students benefit from personalized, engaging, and innovative approaches to learning.

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Evelyn Learning

JULY 10, 2023

Image Source DeepDream: DeepDream is a generative AI technique developed by Google that modifies images to enhance patterns and create visually striking, dream-like effects. Generative AI offers several benefits and opportunities across educational domains. It uses deep neural networks to analyze and manipulate images.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 21, 2018

Digital Promise’s 2017 report, Exploring Coaching for Powerful Technology Use in Education , talks about what this can look like in classrooms. This is especially important for teachers working with underserved communities. So what do instructional coaches need to do to support teachers in this work?

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

Although some academic institutions and educational professionals still doubt the high value of eLearning software, technology-based education is no longer a myth. Lockdown aside, why are more teachers turning to online educational software? What are the benefits and drawbacks of its everyday usage? Let’s find out.

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ProfHacker

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

One of the key things about the report is that we are asked to suggest what technologies we think will be highly influential in education in the far, medium and near terms. I want to clarify why I voted for certain things as influencing higher education in the future, but that I don’t actually endorse these things.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

Edwin developed sophisticated adaptive learning technology for English as a foreign language,” says Crewkow. With this technology, we can offer a personalized learning plan for each of our students, and we will be able to adapt these learning plans on the go.”

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

Welcome back to our insightful series on 21st century education. It’s astounding to reflect on how much has changed in the intervening years in the world of education and teaching. In this latest installment, we turn our focus back to a topic I last discussed in 2011: the characteristics of 21st-century teachers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The partnership enables device-agnostic access to educators and students, increasing accessibility to help close the achievement gap across the nation. EdisonLearning provides digital learning solutions, including core and elective eCourses for grades 6-12.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

This is part four of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Way back in 2012, I chose “ The Platforming of Education ” as one of my “Top Ed-Tech Trends.” I have learned so much in the intervening years, and my analysis then strikes me as incredibly naive and shallow.

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Kathy Schrock

APRIL 15, 2023

Whether you're a seasoned educator or a new teacher looking to infuse technology into your classroom, this guide will provide valuable insights into the world of online tools for education. Introduction to Online Tools for Classroom Teachers In today's digital age, technology has become an essential part of education.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

I have never been able to make it to this event -- it's always coincided with the end-of-the-year series I've traditionally written for Hack Education. They didn't like when I admonished other speakers for using the "Uber for education" catchphrase, or something. I'm also thrilled that the book is mostly done.).

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The high-quality apps available on the web, at the iTunes Apps Store, and Android devices on Google Play Store are astounding. The apps feature math games, activities, and user interfaces that make learning math a fun and enjoyable experience for students at all levels. Best Math Game For Virtual Learning: Prodigy: Kids Math Game.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

CUE 2018: 4 Ways Google Forms Create Efficiencies for Teachers and Administrators. For educators, Google Forms are an integral component of facilitating personalized and adaptive learning. Technology is a huge driver of personalized learning. meghan.bogardu…. Thu, 03/15/2018 - 14:37.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 25, 2015

Last week, during the 2015 CoSN Annual Conference , I participated in the CoSN Camp FailFest where leaders in education shared professional failures in order to see future successes. I constantly play contrarian with our marketing team around using the latest education lingo: Project-Based Learning; Web 2.0;

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 25, 2015

Last week, during the 2015 CoSN Annual Conference , I participated in the CoSN Camp FailFest where leaders in education shared professional failures in order to see future successes. I constantly play contrarian with our marketing team around using the latest education lingo: Project-Based Learning; Web 2.0;

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

ADVANCED & MEASURED PROGRESS ( www.advanc-ed.org ) & ( www.measuredprogress.org ) Measured Progress and AdvancED will join forces to form a unique and far-reaching nonprofit educational company focused on data-driven tools for school improvement. The merger will create a $120-million nonprofit organization with 500 employees.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 2, 2012

5 Recent Advances in Educational Technology Imagine going to school without getting out of bed. It’s amazing to think about how 20 years ago, personal computers were only just beginning and now, it’s within arm’s reach of the majority of the youth in America.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Nearly ten years ago, I started my career in education as a math teacher at a new alternative high school serving over-age, under-credited youth in New York City. If we, the educators, were going to serve our students well, we were going to have to get pedagogically creative. Yes, this was before Google Classroom existed!)

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, educators across the country and around the world have been tasked with shifting to emergency remote teaching—a move from in-person to remote classes made necessary by pressing circumstances. Other programs provide a standalone workshop or course about education technology.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Adaptive learning technology is the new go-to for personalized learning. Diagnostic products and software systems that target specific areas of learning for improvement can help students find success, freeing educators to help every learner reach their personal best within one classroom. OverDrive ?

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 31, 2018

This is the second part of my much-abbreviated look at the stories that were told about education technology in 2018 – and in this case, the people who funded the storytellers. Peilian.com (music education): $150 million. DreamBox Learning (adaptive learning): $130 million. Coursera (online education): $210.1

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

E-learning and education technology seem like never-ending subjects. And since we’re in celebration mode, let’s put the spotlight over the best performing ones: The PROs and CONs of competency-based education. Competency-based education shift the focus from time to mastery of competencies/skills.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2020

An adaptive learning path allows each child to learn at their pace and independently. These fun characters help kids participate in the educational lessons; the expansive math curriculum may assist young children in learning numbers, counting, additions, subtraction, shapes, and measuring.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

Perhaps we’ve grown too accustomed to paying for purchases with a mobile app, or booking reservations online, or using Google to plan our daily commutes. In education, however, data interoperability between applications is sometimes missing. But educators should also be able to reference information from other products.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Software & Online ACCELERATE LEARNING STEMSCOPES SCIENCE ( www.stemscopes.com ) Accelerate Learning announced a new platform using the best of CNN’s digital content to create a new science education product. Advantages School International provides quality education to students around the globe.

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Hack Education

JUNE 15, 2017

I will not be assigning penance today – although as a scholar of history and culture, I do want you (all of us, really) to think about what we’ve done; to think about what we’ve said; to think about the stories we tell about the future of technology and education. But that’s not new.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus risks, and many education institutions have been quick to implement bans on the technology altogether for fears of plagiarism in written works. Here you will find everything you need to know about AI in education so you can determine for yourself.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Discover some of the best technologies that improve student learning Stay up-to-date on all things concerning learning in the digital age In the modern educational landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping how students are learning in the digital age. What is the most used technology in the classroom?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

Welcome back to our ongoing series on 21st-century education, where we delve into various themes that shape the educational landscape of our time. Drawing from my experience as an EdTech blogger and educator, I’ve been sharing insights and reflections on this dynamic and evolving field.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JULY 10, 2022

More advanced methodologies came in, such as adaptive learning, engagement learning, and lifelong learning are rapidly emerging to become mainstream. The environments together with the unique types of experiences create a Learning Experience Platform (LXP). Content Engineering for the EdTech Sector.

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Hack Education

MARCH 30, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. All this feeds the review I write each December on the stories we are told about the future of education. National and Global) Education Politics. ” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “U.S. .”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments.

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