A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2011

Like most educators in the blogging world I see the inherit value in educational technology. The other day I came across this article where interactive whiteboards (IWB''s) were touted as the most effective piece of classroom technology followed by individual netbooks for each student (these were being used predominately as e-readers).

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 23, 2023

Cultural diversity and inclusion posters for classroom is the topic of our blog post today! As a teacher, educator, and researcher with over 15 years of experience, I’ve long championed the importance of creating classrooms where every student feels welcomed and represented. I hope you will find them helpful!

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The Mobile Native

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Guest Post for BrainPop Mobile Learning Integration via @kylepace If you are looking to integrate iPads and iPods into your classroom curriculum, this is the site for you! It has an entire section of apps that work well in the classroom. It also has sections on mobile learning books, articles, journals and conferences.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With EdTech gaining ground, educational institutions, including schools and higher education institutions are increasingly leveraging the advances in technology to support their classrooms. The constantly growing needs of the education sector have added to the pressures of teaching.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Infusing classroom discussions with philosophical questions can significantly elevate the depth of thinking among students. While incorporating philosophical questions may take some prep work and a solid understanding of classroom dynamics, the payoff is immense. What is the Role of Education in Society? I say go for it.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 6, 2024

As an educator and a researcher, I understand the importance of a focused and comfortable reading environment, especially when navigating the vast sea of information available online. Your feedback is not just valuable; it’s essential in our shared journey of making the most of educational technology.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Introducing a new technology into the learning environment can be an intimidating experience, even for seasoned educators. However, with careful and intentional planning on the part of administrators and educational leaders, they can become powerful tools as part of your curriculum and pedagogy. Instead, make meaningful choices.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As a former classroom teacher, I understand the importance of having a diverse toolbox to engage and inspire students. From interactive simulations to comprehensive lesson plans, these resources are designed to cater to various learning styles and bring the wonders of science to life.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 16, 2022

ReadWorks offers several features to enhance reading instruction and learning. ReadWorks Article-A-Day ReadWorks Article-A-Day helps students grow their background knowledge and develop their vocabulary skills through a daily reading routine of 10 to 15 minutes. Some of these features include: 1.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

This morning I read a great article on PBS Media Shift by Audrey Watters entitled " Why Schools Should Stop Banning Cell Phones, and Use Them For Learning." As a principal, it took me a while to accept the fact that these small, but powerful computing devices could play an important role in the classroom. What needs to happen?

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

The amount of new acronyms in the educational technology world is staggering… and often overwhelming for educators. CREATE – Collaboartion, Resources, Educate, Apps, Technology, Enriching. FC – Flipped Classroom ( click here for my guide to flipping lessons ). MLD – Mobile Learning Devices.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

I want to help educators be excellent every day. Resources You Can Use in the Classroom. This is an awesome article with tons of quotes from writers. Money alone may not lift educational outcomes to desired levels, but our findings confirm that the provision of adequate funding may be critical.”” Share this one!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From managing class schedules to creating comprehensive digital portfolios, Evernote’s array of features cater to diverse educational requirements. 10 Ways Students Can Enhance Learning Here is our list of suggestions on how students can use Evernote to optimize their learning experiences and increase their overall productivity.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Mobile technology is huge - smartphones, tablets, laptops, Chromebooks - and provides some great learning opportunities. itslearning has gathered statistics from sources like the “Harvard Gazette,” Ambient Insight, and PBS regarding the effect of mobile devices on the education of Generation Z.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For a refresher of what the learning styles theory is all about, check out the full overview in Learning Styles Theory: Strengths and Weaknesses! Research Articles Debunking Learning Styles Theory For convenience, I divided it into into three main parts: 1.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As an educator and an edtech enthusiast with years of experience both in the classroom and in reviewing educational technology tools, I’ve always been passionate about finding tools that can transform our teaching and learning experiences. Kindle : An essential app for avid readers and educators.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 11, 2023

As educators, our calling extends beyond just imparting knowledge. Our classrooms are diverse tapestries of minds, each with its unique rhythm of learning, challenges, sand strengths. ” It is a framework used in education to identify and support students with learning and behavior needs [ 1 ]. What is MTSS?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

These and several other features are great for us in education. How to use Jasper in education? There are many potential uses for this powerful AI writing tool in educational settings. Teachers and students can use them to improve their writing style and enhance their research skills.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. thomascmurray. Monica Burns. Sam Gliksman.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2017

classrooms (accounting for more than half the mobile devices shipped to schools) is signaling a “profound shift in American education;” and they’re calling it the “Googlification of the classroom.” But is Googlifiction spurring a much bigger shift in today’s K-12 classrooms than simply switching devices?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From my 15 years in the classroom and my ongoing adventures in educational research, I can assure you this book is a versatile tool for making learning feel like play. Honestly, themes like these make this book a cornerstone in early childhood education. But wait, there’s more!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this digital age, numerous platforms have emerged, each offering unique features and opportunities to enrich the educational experience. From fostering collaboration and communication to facilitating project-based learning and remote instruction, these platforms are redefining the boundaries of traditional classrooms.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this blog post, I will share with you some of the best word cloud generators to use for various educational purposes. These generators require no graphic design expertise, making them accessible to educators and students alike. The post Best Word Cloud Generators for Teachers and Students appeared first on Educators Technology.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This isn’t just academic navel-gazing; the aim is to provide teachers, parents, and educators with a clearer, research-backed understanding of what exactly phonemic awareness is and why it’s so crucial in the journey towards literacy. Scholars and educators alike have grappled with pinning down a comprehensive definition.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2023

In the realm of education, the possibilities offered by AI writing tools like QuillBot are vast and game-changing. So, isn’t it better for educators like us to get ahead of the curve? By understanding these tools and teaching our students how to use them ethically, we can leverage AI to enrich their educational journey.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s post, I am introducing you to blended learning, a concept that is now common parlance within the ‘education speak’ In crafting this comprehensive piece on blended learning, I delved deep into academic literature, drawing on peer-reviewed research papers to create an authoritative and informative post.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 5, 2013

A few years ago Peter John and I wrote a book entitled 'The Digital Classroom'. Everyone in the world of education it seems, has an interest in how technology is going to influence what we do in the classroom. We even mentioned the Semantic Web (or Web 3.0 ) as a potential horizon technology for learning.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

This collaborative work has placed the NEO Blog in the first 20% of all e-learning blogs! And now, please allow us to brag a little about our best performing articles from the past year: Top 10 blog posts of NEO. Gamification in the classroom: small changes and big results. Can Pokemon Go be part of the classroom?

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Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 14, 2022

It’s a master’s degree course for Georgetown University’s excellent Learning, Design, and Technology program. The topic is education and technology. In addition to that, they have two midterm assignments: a short analysis of one educational technology, then an annotated bibliography for their final project.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. thomascmurray. Monica Burns. Sam Gliksman.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 15, 2023

From crafting engaging lesson plans to managing classroom dynamics and communicating with parents, teachers contend with a diverse array of tasks daily. This article will offer ten actionable tips to improve teacher productivity and establish a healthier work-life balance.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

It is education that aims to increase students’ understanding and enjoyment of how the media work, how they produce meaning, how they are organized, and how they construct reality. How to implement: Assign students to read a specific article or blog post. As educators, it’s our role to prepare students for the real world.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 23, 2023

In today’s increasingly diverse and interconnected world, conversations about race, diversity, and inclusion have become essential components of education. As teachers and educators, we bear the responsibility of facilitating these critical discussions with our students. Example: Instead of asking, “Was segregation wrong?”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

In this article, we’ll treat all as LMSs. Critical to a successful LMS is that it’s easy to learn, intuitive to use, dependable, contributes to the learning experience (rather than just another digital tool that must be juggled before learning happens), and it saves time. student and teacher blog platforms.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 30, 2019

Educators are tired of teaching inside the lines. The focus instead remains on classroom management and traditional behavioral tools. Under industrial rules, a teacher is trained (‘prepared’) to implement a skill—to follow a pacing guide, roll out a reading program, deliver content, and ‘manage’ a classroom. The next step?

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Buncee

JUNE 22, 2022

Sometimes it’s hard to ask students how their summer was because we don’t always know what they are experiencing when they’re not with us in our classrooms. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. Rachelle has a podcast, ThriveinEDU [link].

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

There are so many possibilities that I decided to put together this post and infographic with ideas for how Google Keep can be used in the classroom: 15 Ways for Students to Use Google Keep! Using Google Keep in the Classroom. I love to think of all of the possibilities that Google Keep creates for the classroom.

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