techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Many educators are looking beneath the surface inequities of devices and connectivity to consider how digital tools can revolutionize learning and address even deeper inequities. In the same way, he says, confiscating devices as punishment amounts to the same thing as taking away paper, pencils, textbooks—basic, essential tools for learning.

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Accessibility STEM Robotics Elementary 89

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Ostensibly these tools are for the greater good—keeping kids safe. Companies include an AI robot, student incubator and a startup called Pie for Providers. Department of Education, privacy advocacy groups and a school district explore how to find the right balance between the two ideals. Join us for a slice of the action!

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Social Media EdTech Industry Pearson 106

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

based education advocacy group. “It Teaming up with Skyview’s instructional technology facilitator and early-adopting teachers, Chun frequently demonstrates new tech tools at the school’s teacher-led professional development meetings. Teacher-librarians such as Chun have since expanded that tech-integration role.

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Future Ready Libraries Software Advocacy 110

MindShift

JULY 7, 2019

This year alone, Juliet has used 3D printers, servo motors and microcontrollers to build the parts needed to construct a therapeutic robotic dog that she hopes will help those afraid of canines overcome their fears, a project she did as part of a lesson in her English class. Patrick Shell, a teacher at C.E. “In On a recent weekday, J.

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Robotics Elementary Training STEM 44

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

People who work in this field keep high-tech factories and warehouses running, maintain robots and work in the aerospace and defense industries. As a nation we just do not have the career navigation tools that learners and workers need,” said JFF’s Flynn. “We That’s much faster than the two years it often takes.

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Training Industry Report Company 135

RafranzDavis.com

JULY 10, 2016

This was a perfect start for me as a graduate from a program that empowered us to be creators of experiences instead of taking on the robotic like lens that many first year teachers were forced to do. It would be years before I found “my voice” again in my teaching and advocacy.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cleveland’s advocacy and perseverance extended beyond mental health services as she oversaw the district-wide launch of Hazel’s at-home physical health services, where students can meet with a medical provider virtually from the comfort of their own homes at no cost, regardless of insurance status. Smart transportation, and VR, among others.

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Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 131

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools Software & Online ACHIEVE3000 & ICIVIC ( www.achieve3000.com launch of Be a Maker, an all-new mobile application that teaches children how to code by allowing them to program their Jibo robot. CASIO CLASSPAD.NET ( classpad.net ) Casio’s ClassPad.

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Tools Robotics Edmentum Software 57

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 23, 2016

Here a student shows off his robot that he built and programmed for the technology fair. gadoeteachertakeover #librariesofinstagram #makered #makerspace #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #robot #robotics #stem #steam #technology #coding #hourofcode #tlchat #proudtobeccsd.

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Robotics Libraries Social Media Education 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Smith The Inter-American Teacher Education Network (ITEN): Activities and Tools for the Teaching Profession in the Americas / Maria José de Leon, Education Consultant / Valentina Pernett; Nathalia Khayat; Daniel Pier Education Consultants The International and Study Abroad Experience: Mixing Pot or Salad Bowl / Dr.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2023

Code Next helps students picture themselves working in a STEM field by providing hands-on training and exposure to the tools and strategies used by scientists and engineers. Some students have started businesses, while others have designed apps or built robots. Students polled echoed Kurani’s sentiment.

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Industry STEM Education Survey 144

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system. In addition, Alma will continue to provide its own set of robust reporting tools to meet many needs and budgets.

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Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 70

Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Wonder Workshop (robotics) – $41 million. Robotics , with ~ $99 million in funding. ” Instead, it said it would offer some diagnostic tools online. Absorb (learning management system) – $59 million. Changingedu (tutoring) – $55 million. Yixue Education (online education) – $41 million.

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Trends Coursera Company Personalized Learning 56

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

ALMA START ( www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies launched an enrollment and admissions management tool called Alma Start. The new video tool runs inside the web browser already installed on teachers’ devices. Users will have immediate access to the video tool inside Edthena when using the Chrome web browser.

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Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 51

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

It’s a reaction, I’d say, to the current obsession with artificial intelligence and a response to all the stories we were told this year about robots on the cusp of replacing, out-“thinking,” and out-working us. “ What If Students Have More Confidence in Growth Mindsets Than Their Teachers?

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Technology Education Facebook Company 67

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Monday, March 3rd at 9:15am PST in Hollywood, CA Common Sense Media - Identifying the Learning Potential of Apps, Websites, and Games , Graphite.org, a free service by Common Sense Media, offers four great ways to identify and integrate digital tools into your teaching. Education Revolution Google+ Community Robots grading essays.

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Libraries Google Common Core Conference 51

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Don Buckley - Co-Founder, Tools at Schools - "Is it Possible to Innovate in Education?" Candidate Advanced math for the young, the very young, and the young at heart - Dr. Maria Droujkova Affinity Spaces as Learning Tools - Lindsey Tropf, M.Ed. Derek Barkalow, Ph.D.

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STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Yet, from my vantage point in the education policy arena (in leadership roles, for instance, at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association), the book and prediction drove widespread advocacy for changes in policy and practice.

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EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Yet, from my vantage point in the education policy arena (in leadership roles, for instance, at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association), the book and prediction drove widespread advocacy for changes in policy and practice.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

They invoke Dewey and Freire and Montessori as guiding lights and take pains to emphasize, in almost liturgical unison, that personalized learning is not about tech — and that “tech is just a tool.” For decades, nonprofit advocacy groups and corporate donors have targeted K-12 education for intervention. We use Google all the time.

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Personalized Learning Learning Chromebook Elementary 97

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

And their cash-strapped school district has struggled to provide them with even the most basic digital tools. She says she is deeply committed to computer-assisted teaching because it gives students with limited tech experience exposure to digital tools. Most hope to eventually land tech-related jobs. It’s perhaps not surprising.

Laptops 40

Laptops Digital Divide Software Blended Learning 40

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

Donna Deeds Though official numbers are not available yet, experts believe that such legislation, coupled with advocacy from tech giants and grassroots organizations , are laying the groundwork for great expansions in CTE. To get the woodshop running, I wrote a few grants and got a few thousand dollars, but basically, all the tools were mine.

Education 120

Education Industry Advocacy Study 120

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Affluent students get to digital tools for creative exploration; poor students get to use theirs for test prep. Purdue boasted that Course Signals increased retention by 21%, making it an incredibly effective tool. Robot essay graders — they grade just the same as human ones. But the “spying” has continued. Chatbot Instructors.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JUNE 2, 2017

” Via Chalkbeat : “For Betsy DeVos and her former advocacy group, the future of education means ‘ personalization ,’ including virtual schools.” Department of Education today announced the IRS Data Retrieval Tool is now available for borrowers applying for an income-driven repayment plan. ” RIP.

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Education MOOC Report Company 48

Hack Education

MARCH 10, 2017

As if applying for financial aid wasn’t difficult enough already, it appears that the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, which pulls tax information into the FAFSA app, “ will be unavailable for several weeks.” ” New Nanodegrees from Udacity : Digital Marketing and Robotics. Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF. Seriously?!

Education 46

Education Robotics E-rate Social Media 46

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Via abc.net.au : “ Queensland children as young as four will learn coding and robotics as a compulsory part of their education from next year.” ” “ Robot Takeover of Higher Ed Hits a Snag,” Inside Higher Ed reports. ” Accreditation and Certification. .” Lee Partners.

Education 40

Education Company Data Pearson 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Unveils Free Online Tool for Rapid Evaluation of Edtech Products.” ” Via the Education Law Center : “Several New Jersey civil rights and parent advocacy organizations have filed a legal challenge to new high school graduation regulations recently adopted by the State Board of Education. Education in the Courts. .”

Education 40

Education Pearson Blackboard Survey 40