EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

When developing this year’s theme for the annual conference of the Consortium for School Networking , we decided to build the event around changing mindsets. Educational technology is on a fast path of continuous change, but leaders’ mindsets don’t always follow. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 education’s top tech hurdles to innovation.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

When developing this year’s theme for the annual conference of the Consortium for School Networking , we decided to build the event around changing mindsets. Educational technology is on a fast path of continuous change, but leaders’ mindsets don’t always follow. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 education’s top tech hurdles to innovation.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 4, 2018

and New York, NY) — The Education Technology Industry Network ( ETIN ) of the Software Information Industry Association ( SIIA ), the largest non-profit software industry policy and advocacy association, announced today a partnership with StartEd Inc., and the producer of NY EdTech Week, said, “This will be a can’t-miss event.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Even before the pandemic, broadband and mobile technology was expanding connectivity across the globe, hybrid and virtual classrooms were gaining steam in providing personalized learning to students, and project-based learning was proving to be an effective, engaging and increasingly popular pedagogy.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2018

Focused branding—especially for the purpose of recruitment—is of particular importance in edtech, as this tends to be a less-than-transparent sector in general. We do this through sponsored articles, Twitter campaigns, newsletter sponsorship and branded recruitment events. Here’s a useful guide to locating “hidden” edtech talent.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Country Music’s Biggest Night: STEAM Takes the Spotlight Virtual Field Trip shows students in grades 6-12 how science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) drive innovation in Country Music. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2018

Global Leadership Week (GLW) is a week-long convening of virtual and face to face events designed to celebrate leadership through global action in K20 education. EVENTS (Go HERE for connecting details, to see in your own time zone, and for any event additions or updates.) Specific project/event directions for participation.:

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From personalized learning and technology integration to a focus on social-emotional well-being, these trends reflect a commitment to preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. Educational Conferences and Events: Attend educational conferences and events, both locally and nationally.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

At a time when parents, teachers and advocacy groups are increasingly concerned about the uses of educational data, these researchers want to send a clear message about the differences between commercial and research data. These achievements explain why academic researchers are distinguishing their work from those done for commercial reasons.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

From those, event organizers and the public decided on the roughly 400 sessions that made the agenda. From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. states and Washington, D.C. Tuesday, March 5, 11 a.m. Why Not Both?

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 6, 2019

In a new edWeb series Making the Most Out of Trade Shows , industry veterans discussed key factors in deciding when and where to go and how to make sure events support your company’s overall plan. First, since no company can attend every event, staff should meet to discuss event strategy every year ahead of trade show season.

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 9, 2019

Our teammate and Events Director, Al Thomas , a former principal himself, ran the Education Leaders Network Playground, which featured 28 sessions for leaders by leaders, and one session in particular stood out when we talked about it… a session called Leading EdTech Initiatives for Social Good by Jennifer Williams , author of Teach Boldly.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. During the edWebinar “ Technology in Rural Schools: Leading with Why,” the presenters discussed how they overcame challenges and helped the community understand the value of tech in schools. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 10, 2016

” The event had a strong financial services theme, although I met audience members engaged in a wider array of fields (including healthcare and social media). Two , Bitcoin serves as the most prominent proof-of-concept that blockchain technology can work. I am eagerly awaiting the chance to read the book.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 27, 2015

April 27th - May 11th, 2015 Two Week Calendar | Learning Revolution Events | Learning Revolution Blog | Partner Spotlight To subscribe to this newsletter, please sign up at LearningRevolution.com. Join live at https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cqmq3c9utg219ik1epto9lchj2k and participate on Twitter using #wlmachat.

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

But the technology lends a question: to what extent should educational products make assumptions about a user’s end goal? Speakers from University of Virginia, University of Maryland, MIT and University of Pennsylvania will share what works, what doesn’t and how they have built structures to support technology initiatives on their campuses.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Some great upcoming (and all free) Learning Revolution events are below. Patrick Farenga is a leading and unique authority on homeschooling, bringing more than 30 years of fieldwork, advocacy, and personal experience (he and his wife homeschooled their three daughters) to help parents and children learn in their own ways.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2018

So here are eight ed-tech organizations every teachers should know about: ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). ISTE describes itself as a community of educators passionate about technology. Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. ITEEA (International Technology and Engineering Educators Association).

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

When planning for and evaluating professional learning opportunities, the presenters recognized that technology enables teachers to be engaged in sustained social learning with their mentors and peers. The CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation report identified “technology vs. the pedagogy gap” as a hurdle to innovation in schools.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Tamiko Hatcher, a dedicated educator and the director of Special Programs at Akron Public Schools in Ohio, displays visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to implementing innovative education technologies to transform the educational experience for the students in his district. Her advocacy resulted in $1.5

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

Prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools ® , I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director. Organization: Girls Who Code. URL: girlswhocode.com. URL: www.inacol.org. URL: makered.org.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 29, 2024

According to CoSN’s 2023 State of EdTech Leadership Survey , since 2018, cybersecurity has remained the number-one concern for EdTech leaders and is one of the most sought-after topics for professional learning. Dr. Aiken said the team quickly marginalized the attack and, with a post-event analysis, helped stop future attacks.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

The current crisis has highlighted the disparity between students with and without equitable access to technology, especially in rural schools. While they may be proficient in using edtech, they don’t know how to create comprehensive lessons to use it in the classroom. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

Create and Sustain a Cross-Functional Strategic Planning Team: Both Wright and Robbins said their schools had a lot of silos, not just edtech and instruction, that needed to come together and understand how their specific skill sets are necessary to the process. In addition, leaders need to bring parents in early during these conversations.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

events , the real party takes place in the volunteer moderator lounge, where a devoted, energetic, and highly beloved group of volunteer moderators keeps the conference running and humming. Spreading the word : this a free event, so be sure to tell others! Volunteering : as with our other conference 2.0 See you online!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 8, 2016

Some great upcoming (and all free) Learning Revolution events are below. https://technologyrescue.eventbrite.com March 14th, 7pm US-Eastern: Webinar: Using EdTech to Supercharge Student Inquiry and Multimedia Literacy Skills This is a free event, but you must register to attend and will be sent the event link.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Among the education highlights: Republican VP candidate Mike Pence made up a name for the university hosting the event. Google had a big press event this week too, unveiling shiny stuff to a cheering crowd of stenographers. ” For those not up on corporate conference speak, Dreamforce is Salesforce’s big annual event.

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Hack Education

JUNE 17, 2016

. ” Via The Clarion-Ledger : “Contracts between the Mississippi Department of Education and two of the state superintendent’s former co-workers appear to duplicate technology-related services while costing the state hundreds of thousands of dollars.” ” “We Shut Down Our Edtech Startup.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. What are the emerging technologies in a library? What are the new trends in libraries?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This is an amazing and free online event that brings together educators and innovators from around the world. Google Innovator, Service Learning and Technology Integration Coordinator at The American School of Tampico, Middle School | Mr. Joe Brooks Post-traditional and Adult Learning Principles: Serving International Students , Dr.

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Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

” Via Politico : “Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has increased her financial stake in a ‘neurofeedback’ company that says its technology treats attention deficit disorder and the symptoms of autism. Via Campus Technology : “2017 Ed Tech Trends: The Halfway Point.” ” $100,000.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. Um, they do.)

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Hack Education

JUNE 2, 2017

” Via Chalkbeat : “For Betsy DeVos and her former advocacy group, the future of education means ‘ personalization ,’ including virtual schools.” .” Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is launching DeVos Watch , an initiative to hold the Department of Education “accountable.”

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Hack Education

MARCH 10, 2017

” Via eCampus News : “The 2 edtech fields with the most potential under Trump.” Via GeekWire : “ Amazon Education GM leaves; company says it ‘remains committed’ to K–12 technology.” ” Via Campus Technology : “ Quizlet Debuts Study Feature That Helps Students Study Efficiently.”

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

.” “ Education Technology Under Trump : A Syllabus.” ” “How will the presidential election results influence education technology in schools?” K98BwFMkIc @ryancraiguv #edtech pic.twitter.com/3mITJHvODv — EdSurge HigherEd (@HigherEdSurge) November 11, 2016. ” Smart glasses.

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