Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

During my years in the classroom, I created Google forms and then posted them on Canvas or pushed them out via email. When doing the assessment, I clarified to the students the purpose of the survey and emphasized that it had no bearing on their grades. A simple prompt could be to review your teacher’s efforts during the year.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

This year, many districts are replacing state standardized tests with PARCC or Smarter Balanced, two Common Core-aligned assessments designed to measure college readiness. Schools using PARCC have the option of taking a mid year assessment as a means of monitoring student growth.

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Assessment Common Core Blended Learning Analysis 94

Securly

MARCH 5, 2024

Securly Discern is a revolutionary AI that generates insights based on students’ online activities and digital footprints, automating data collection and analysis for schools. Not only that, but additions to both the available frameworks and overall user experience have been implemented ready for the wider launch.

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Student Data Privacy Analysis Education Data 130

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

New educational guidelines from ISTE stress the importance of contextualizing science, technology, engineering and math skills through everyday classroom activities. . STEM courses are a central component to K–12 learning , but incorporating STEM into the classroom can be difficult.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Well, that was at the Federal Communications Commission’s 2014-15 short-term target of 100 Kbps per student for using tech in the classroom. In a new analysis , it finds that 47 percent of U.S. But when kids and their devices return to classrooms, school bandwidth will again be in the spotlight.

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Broadband Report Video EdTech 143

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out what administrators should consider when integrating new education technology! eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Trends E-rate Analysis Education 416

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 3, 2023

Thoughtless expansion of tech tools into the classroom can exacerbate the discrimination Black and Hispanic students already face, experts warn. Research has shown that facial analysis algorithms and datasets perform poorly when examining the faces of women, Black and Brown people, the elderly and children.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 2, 2017

It’s hard to see anything other than artificial intelligence being the next frontier of the edtech front. Using machine learning, truly “smart” education solutions that can perform intelligent, self-informed actions are poised to change how we facilitate learning inside and outside of K-12 and higher education classrooms. 3) Chatbots.

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Classroom EdTech Data Adaptive Learning 184

EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 5, 2017

Have a look at my video tutorial to see how simple it is to use: How can Typeform be used in the classroom? Lesson assessment tests. End of unit assessments. Lesson starter quizzes (great for assessing prior knowledge). Data analysis. Lesson reflections. Unit evaluations. Formal tests. Questionnaires.

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Assessment Analysis Survey EdTech 190

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The post 20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The Shake Up Learning community is always chatting and sharing digital tools and lesson ideas for the K12 classroom. In this post, you will find 20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom! in alphabetic order).

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Assessment Tools Poll Everywhere Classroom 78

Neo LMS

MAY 10, 2022

Other gaps are harder to cope with, especially if they affect many students or the entire classroom. These gaps need careful analysis and prompt intervention, which requires the joint effort of teachers, parents, and other school staff members. An ILP can help identify and close learning gaps via data analysis.

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Competency Based Learning How To Learning Analysis 322

Omega Notes

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Students who participate in group-based active learning methods improve critical thinking, decision-making, and analytical skills, as well as the interpersonal skills necessary for discussion, collaboration, and consensus; all skills which are transferable outside the classroom (Bruner, 1991). The EdTech Solution. Stronger Engagement.

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Groups EdTech Analysis Case Study 75

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

So even though students in a classroom may look alike, they each have a unique combination of background, strengths, needs and interests that affect their learning outcomes. Since classrooms are so diverse, curricula need to meet this diversity. Why Universal Design for Learning in the classroom matters.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

This year, many districts are replacing state standardized tests with PARCC or Smarter Balanced, two Common Core-aligned assessments designed to measure college readiness. Schools using PARCC have the option of taking a mid year assessment as a means of monitoring student growth.

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Assessment Common Core Blended Learning Analysis 52

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

You can apply TPS for any subject, especially in concept reviews, discussing questions, text analysis, brainstorming, quiz, review, topic development, etc. Although it fosters a collaborative environment , some teachers have noticed some shortcomings after implementing it in their classrooms.

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Strategy Collaborative Learning Analysis EdTech 360

Linways Technologies

JANUARY 6, 2023

To do so, they need to have a proper assessment strategy in place. In today’s examination system, when we consider the bloom taxonomy, bottom-level memorization occupies a dominant place, while comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation are of less importance.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

” “We are once again excited to partner with EveryLibrary on assessing and understanding parental perceptions of the public library,” said Kelly Jensen from Book Riot. Unfortunately, far too often, states allow teachers into the classroom inadequately prepared to teach reading.

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Data EdTech Survey Libraries 88

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Bringing SEL in the classroom is not the latest fad, but an essential core component of any educational system that wants to help students have well-balanced social and emotional lives. Read more: Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? It includes the skills of accurate self-analysis and self-assessment.

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LMS Education Analysis Groups 380

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. Jessie Woolley-Wilson, CEO of DreamBox Learning Jessie Woolley-Wilson (CEO, DreamBox Learning): In the past, educators were focused on how to get more devices in the classroom. Students no longer have to “power down” when they enter a classroom.

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Omega Notes

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Students who participate in group-based active learning methods improve critical thinking, decision-making, and analytical skills, as well as the interpersonal skills necessary for discussion, collaboration, and consensus; all skills which are transferable outside the classroom (Bruner, 1991). The EdTech Solution. Stronger Engagement.

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Groups EdTech Analysis Case Study 52

Omega Notes

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Students who participate in group-based active learning methods improve critical thinking, decision-making, and analytical skills, as well as the interpersonal skills necessary for discussion, collaboration, and consensus; all skills which are transferable outside the classroom (Bruner, 1991). The EdTech Solution. Stronger Engagement.

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Groups EdTech Analysis Case Study 52

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In order to address classroom equity concerns among education leaders, schools are looking to adopt new, more information-based practices to keep students engaged in their studies and support those who are having difficulties. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools are using technology solutions to mitigate poor student behavior!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

What can we take from this when we return to our classrooms? And will we return to our classrooms to teach in the same manner as we did before COVID? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021.

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.” A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 and 29 Combined Edition).

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2019

Meanwhile, billions of dollars have been spent on edtech by these same school communities. Today’s edtech market is radically fragmented. Purchasing decisions happen at all levels from districts to schools to individual classrooms to parents. And edtech companies cater to this fragmentation in their product design and marketing.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Research organizations and universities have long examined the impact of technology products in the classroom. An online math tool that “works” should be correlated with better grades in a class or higher scores on a summative assessment—data that schools already collect. Department of Education, Mathematica recently.

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Data EdTech Comparison Outcomes 129

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The world of education has adopted digital learning as a reliable way of delivering instruction, assessing student progress and supporting better academic outcomes. Flipping the classroom has neve been easier. Read more: The impact of interactive videos in the classroom. Top e-learning trends to keep an eye on in 2020.

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Trends E-rate Gamification Game-Based Learning 368

Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

What are the best-flipped learning apps for K-12 grades in flipped classrooms? The best-flipped classroom tools can transform and remodel classroom teaching, allowing in-depth learning and personalized attention that can help learners improve their grades. Khan Academy. Open Culture for K-12 Grades.

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Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 97

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Last summer, when I was working for ThinkCERCA, which helps students develop critical thinking skills through reading and writing, the edtech startup was facing a big decision: should it try and break into the lucrative Chinese market? Here’s a handy guide for anyone in edtech looking to cross the Pacific.

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Company EdTech Tablets Edmodo 108

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

At the end of the day, edtech can feel like one more thing on a teacher’s plate. Edtech initiatives that reduce teachers to the role of facilitator often overlook the important role the teacher plays in activating rich learning experiences for students. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning.

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EdTech Academic Standards Social Media Technology 133

Doug Levin

APRIL 30, 2016

Newly published, peer-reviewed research out of Michigan State University and the University of California, Irvine suggests that one-to-one laptop programs improve student academic achievement in K-12 classrooms. Learning in one-to-one laptop environments: A meta-analysis and research synthesis. What did the meta-analysis reveal?

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Laptops Study Analysis Learning 279

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Technology has seeped its way into classrooms, streamlined academic standards, and transformed the pedagogical landscape to a large extent. This platform is well-equipped with AI-powered analysis and accurate educational software requirements. How to Select the Best Educational Software for Classrooms?

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

(Mostly) back from my August hiatus, I’m pleased to offer up the next edition of A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 33 Edition). Tagged on: August 18, 2017 Is classroom technology good for learning or wasting time? Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Try using TED-ED talk videos or inspirational YouTube clips ( flipping your classroom is a great way to do this style of learning ). For analysis, try presenting students with data. This would not analyse the data for them, however it would help them see results it in different formats, making analysis easier to carry out.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). Consider giving students a series of assignments over a period of time where only one or two, not all, will be assessed for a grade. In a remote world, this will look a little different than in a classroom or school. Here you can find a listing or some great options. My favorites at bit.ly

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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 543

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

While device penetration is increasing and edtech products are proliferating, adequate infrastructure in schools lags behind. What if we could provide all schools with affordable consultants and researchers to aid in the edtech selection process? Much work remains to be done to realize the full potential of education technology.

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EdTech Education Edcamps Common Core 60

Securly

JANUARY 5, 2016

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) conducted a study on the correlation between test performance and technology usage in the classroom. Here are the six domains for success, each accompanied by a tip to aid you in applying each to your own classroom: 1. Digitally Mature Leaders .

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