Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JULY 6, 2016

Like Amazon.com, this new initiative centers on rankings, reviews, and a centralized database that will empower teachers with the knowledge and tools to make the appropriate edtech integration in their classrooms. Creators of EngageNY Start New Archive of Free Common-Core Materials.

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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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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

More than half of women come to their IT role with an academic background in education and instruction , compared with a third of men, who come from a background in technology,” says Steve Langford, CoSN Board member and CIO of Beaverton School District in Oregon. Others plan to use grants or reduce their technology purchases.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

‘Technology in education’ has become the buzz phrase for cutting edge classes that are plugged into the latest education trends. When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 2, 2017

million visitors to the 1,454 articles I’ve written on integrating technology into the classroom. Edtech Reviews. 13 Reasons For and 3 Against Technology in the Classroom. Dear Otto: What are Common Core keyboarding standards? 13 Ways Blogs Teach Common Core. Dear Otto Help Column.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Despite cultural and technological changes over the past several decades, one thing remained the same: the desks. The skills we are teaching are way more than just the Common Core. Keep this page bookmarked for articles from the event. Kelly is a senior editor with EdTech: Focus on Higher Education.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

As he moved around into different grade levels and roles, Rich discovered his passion for using technology to teach. Listen to this article. . With the emergence of Common Core and very few resources available to align with these new standards, teachers began utilizing OER once again. but should be). Click To Tweet.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 18, 2022

Educators must embrace new technologies and adapt their teaching methods accordingly to keep up with the ever-changing landscape. Edmodo is also aligned with the Common Core State Standards, so it can be used to measure student progress. Additionally, they can use technology to collaborate with other students on projects.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

In this post I would like to introduce you to way that you can ensure the standards are amplified, and not ignored, by the integration of educational technology. I have also included links to over 45 valuable resources (Towards the bottom of the article). For this reason I will refer to it as finding the technology in the standard.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2017

But instead of dusting off the DVDs buried in your desk drawer, consider using these edtech-powered ideas to get your learners’ bodies moving and brains working. Students or teachers can trigger videos, articles, or other content to appear when scanning preselected images. Open Class With “Activators”. Explore the Hallways.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2022

The first step to planning an effective lesson is to decide what skill you will teach using the Common Core or state standards specific to your content area and grade level. Students can access articles, videos and assignments to understand and practice a desired skill and submit materials all in one place.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JULY 19, 2016

In this article, I’ll discuss three points of entry that would be critical in making this change: Scrap GPA. Given that the Common Core is based on skills acquired, couldn’t evaluation mirror those standards? And would we need standardized testing if evaluation and instruction became the feedback loop they should be?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Finding good lessons, videos, articles and activities is hard. This led to a conversation about TextGenome and our work developing technology to improve reading comprehension with Drs. Freddy has been studying how kids learn to read for four decades and has written more than 100 peer reviewed articles on the subject.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

In today’s blog post I am sharing with you this handy collection of best vocabulary apps for students that I carefully curated based on my long standing experience as both language teacher and EdTech blogger. It includes features like study schedules, top articles, and tutor help, all accessible offline for flexible learning.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Common Sense Education provides teachers, librarians, and education technology coaches with a variety of ways to customize their learning over the summer. Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Common Sense Education provides teachers, librarians, and education technology coaches with a variety of ways to customize their learning over the summer. Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

Kennedy The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. Just a reminder that there''s still time to sign up for the technology and app smackdown or Inspire presentations at the April 6th MiniCon. RSCON5 April MiniCon.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 17, 2019

Two common computer science misconceptions are that it’s just about programming and that only teachers with computer science degrees should teach it. As early as kindergarten, Common Core math requires students to see math abstractly with numbers, concretely with objects, and visually with pictures. About the Presenters.

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EdTechnocation.com

MARCH 22, 2013

A teacher at my school initiated this observation in part because our school has been told that we will likely participate in a 1:1 laptop program sometime next school year, as some part of a Race to the Top Common Core Technology Initiative. Teachers need Professional Development before they receive the technology!

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EdTechnocation.com

MAY 20, 2015

Article: "The problem with the SAMR model" +Eric Sheninger recently shared an interesting article by Trevor Shaw on the eSchool News website. The article is titled "The problem with the SAMR model" and it grabbed my attention immediately, as I am strong advocate for the SAMR model.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Wednesday, September 17th at 7pm ISTE Webinar: 10 Classroom Tools for the Maker Movement , Discover the maker movement and find out how to harness its power to bring new tools and technology for hands-on learning to all grades and content areas – especially STEM and STEAM. For more information, click here.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 15, 2015

Today, there is a wide assortment of free technology options available to enhance your instruction. Here are some top sure-fire picks to ensure your goal has real purpose, not just an introduction of technology for the sake of looking tech-savvy. Since technology is always changing, don’t hesitate to explore new tools and ideas.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Dear Esteban, I have an idea for an edtech product but have no idea on how to monetize it. What are the different business models possible in edtech? However, many edtech business models resemble business models you see in other industries with some nuances particular to the education space. Are You My Model?

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techlearning

APRIL 20, 2018

Image-based Technology Quiz - This quiz uses images to test basic Chromebook literacy. Book report generator - Writing reflectively is a key component of the common core standards. View the original article to see embedded media. I teach a 5 week course via Google Classroom for teachers like you!

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

news articles for kids). interactive, common core assessments). non-fiction, leveled news articles). (educational content, videos, and more). Discovery Education. educational content, videos, and more). language learning platform). interactive video lessons). music score editor for students). Imagine Easy Scholar.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

Albert Einstein The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. Topics will include how to integrate technology into English Language Arts and Math classrooms, differentiated instruction, technology implementation strategies, and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

If you’re new to tech education and wonder how to teach kindergartners to use the mouse, first graders to keyboard, third graders to sagely search the internet, pick the brains of our seasoned team of technology teachers. What do you do with third graders who join your class and haven’t had formal technology classes before?

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Evelyn Learning

MAY 14, 2023

This article discusses, in detail, the points that influence the decision of its development, such as: Role of technology in curriculum Reassessing curriculum development as per new age requirements Factors to consider when redesigning the curriculum A curriculum is important for both teachers and students. So, why not education?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2016

Lately I’ve seen quite a few edtech companies that hope to graduate from offering a free product to actually monetizing it. Based on my experience in the enterprise software world and now in education technology, I’d like to offer some of my thoughts on how to go about doing this. The Education Technology Products Quadrant.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

The budgeting team needs to understand the many roles of edtech as well. Edtech needs sustained funding over time because once tech initiatives are started, they can’t be stopped. An assessment should not be the first time students use a piece of technology. This article was modified and published by EdScoop.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Encourage students create a doll of themselves by using ratios, proportions and technology. First, I was specifically searching for a math-related spark since so many math teachers struggle with integrating technology. Overview : “Teachers can struggle with teaching ratio and proportion concepts to students.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 8, 2015

This leads to the “innovator’s dilemma,” described recently in The Economist as “the difficult choice an established company faces when it has to choose between holding onto an existing market by doing the same thing a bit better, or capturing new markets by embracing new technologies and adopting new business models.”

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 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. HERO K12, BV INVESTMENT PARTNERS AND SCHOOLMINT ( herok12.com

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2016

It's a heartening trend; the best edtech developers are taking the lessons (both good and bad) of the last few years to heart and delivering products at a higher level of quality than we've seen in the past. littleBits Invent is great at connecting digital technology with actual physical inventions. Price: $14.99/month;

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While plenty of schools have experimented with short lessons conducted in virtual reality, this new school, called Optima Academy Online, has embraced the technology as a primary mode of course delivery. The person who's the chief technology officer lives in Mississippi. The teachers are all over the country.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Learn about free, research-based curriculum and resources to help teach students safe, responsible, and respectful participants in a digital world, while fostering 21st-century skills and Common Core Standards. Learn four important skills that will help you integrate edtech into your curriculum. Learn more and register here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 9, 2014

Thursday, July 10th in Nashville, TN Common Sense Media - Identifying Quality Apps, Websites, and Games for Learning , As technology is being integrated into classrooms, teachers are searching for quality apps, websites, and games for student learning. Each tool is aligned to Common Core Standards. More information here.

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