Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

Check out what’s trending in EdTech news! From Teacher Appreciation Week to shifting technologies, it’s a busy time in education. Learn More Learn More --> The "Tech" in EdTech Did you know that in 2022 the global EdTech market was valued at $123.40 But EdTech is really two topics: education and technology.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

Most young adults and older professionals today rely heavily on technology. Understandably, parents don’t want their children to become reliant on technology or become so obsessed with it that they don’t have other non-tech experiences. . The key to using edtech appropriately is to do so under supervision. .

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Discovery Education

APRIL 16, 2023

From the continued conversations on ESSER, the impacts of technology, and what state officials are pushing for, there's plenty to pay attention to. In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, EdTech tools aren’t just about the tech! Learn More Learn More --> ESSER Funding ESSER is still in action!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2022

In a recent article in the publication EdSurge , teacher Tyler Rablin lamented on losing battle with students’ cellphone use in schools. Having used the content myself while teaching an elective technology class, I found them effective and eliciting necessary discussions about cyber safety. –images from Deposit Photo.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

APRIL 16, 2019

“Yes, kids love technology, but they also love Legos, scented markers, handstands, books, and mud puddles. They also love technology, but we must ensure that children learn early on balance and digital safety. They also love technology, but we must ensure that children learn early on balance and digital safety.

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 3, 2023

In the updated version of this classic tale, I recently saw an elementary school teacher deliver, Chicken Little read online that the sky is falling. In some corners of the internet, I have read articles outlining the failure of EdTech in the COVID era of instruction. By Scott Kinney Do you remember the story of Chicken Little?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

Bringing technology in just makes it that much more engaging for my students,” Head-Trotter says. “It The combination of projects and ­technology takes engagement to the next level, says Principal Thomas Chappelle of McKissack Middle School. It automatically grabs them. PBL Helps Students Understand the ‘Why’ Behind Their Lessons.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers can use physical classroom arrangements to direct classroom engagement. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning programs like Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom can benefit K–12 education. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

We’re seeing a tipping point where schools are realizing that in order to have a successful technology integration, they have to have digital citizenship lessons alongside it,” says Kelly Mendoza, senior director of education programs at Common Sense Education. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2018

We’re seeing a tipping point where schools are realizing that in order to have a successful technology integration, they have to have digital citizenship lessons alongside it,” says Kelly Mendoza, senior director of education programs at Common Sense Education. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

Principals play a vital role in the successful integration of new technologies into the classroom. From creating inventive professional development programs to pioneering new technologies, four California principals told the crowd at the Spring CUE 2018 conference how administrators can support technology integration.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these top three elements of digital citizenship. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how K–12 schools can design a digital citizenship curriculum. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. Students Learn Best from Each Other.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). " Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools?

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). " Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

The use of education technology continues to increase in classrooms across the country, presenting new opportunities to engage all learners. Recently, EdSurge spoke with Regina Meeks , an elementary math and ELA teacher in North Carolina. Articles recommended by EALA: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A teacher's guide.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

Today’s automotive repair classes likely use computers to quickly diagnose problems in vehicles that are fully loaded with cameras, monitors and other technology drivers expect. Also, globalization and the growing integration of technology into everyday jobs require skills building in students as well as greater investment in CTE.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

With K–12 schools leveraging connected technologies to help improve student outcomes and boost classroom collaboration, effective cybersecurity is not optional. This requires a balancing act: How do educators leverage connected technology without putting student data and other critical information at risk? The State of STEM Classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

Fleming says whether the district sets up a makerspace in an elementary school library, in a middle school classroom or in a high school cafeteria, each makerspace has a unique quality. One good example: The more Fleming read about technology, the more stories she saw about drones. It’s really a mindset and a philosophy of education.”.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? Edtech tools, connected learning experiences, and 21st-century skills all play a role in preparing students for the future.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

As we know, technology is an essential part of any modern classroom. When classroom and media center design is “driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” it can move teaching practices forward, Tom Murray, the director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, recently told EdTech. .

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Doug Levin

MARCH 5, 2017

Ever wonder how stories covered by popular edtech outlets – such as edSurge, eSchoolNews, Tech & Learning, and THE Journal – get selected? Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 9 Edition). Strong opinions may be loosely held.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Teachers and administrators at K–12 schools recognize the positive impact of parent engagement on student achievement, so many schools and districts now leverage technology to power better and more meaningful relationships with parents and families. . SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

When technology fails in the classroom, it takes away from valuable instructional time and hinders student learning. Lincoln and Nancy Greene, a technology support specialist in the district, discussed Chula Vista’s journey in a session at the Spring CUE 2018 conference. How to Marry IT and Instructional Technology.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

A majority of administrators from elementary schools (64 percent), middle schools ( 83 percent ) and high schools ( 85 percent ) report they have already implemented one-to-one devices or see it as a primary goal, according to a 2018 K–12 leadership survey from the Consortium for School Networking. . by Jennifer Brown.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2019

“I can’t tell you how many teachers and parents have written in about students completely turning around, coming out of their shell, smiling and having a good time,” HSEL CEO Mason Mullenioux told EdTech. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. by Curtiss Strietelmeier.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 25, 2018

Leveraging new technology for professional learning requires some creative thinking — and it also takes money. The program’s goal was to improve student achievement and higher-order thinking skills through more effective use of educational technology. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 18, 2019

SmartBrief has a free EdTech newsletter that will keep you informed. Their editors read thousands of articles each day and condense the best into just a 2-minute read. To stay up-to-date, I recommend that you subscribe to SmartBrief’s Edtech Newsletter. They use leading sources such as EdTech Magazine, T.H.E.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. More than half of those surveyed teach in public schools (66 percent) and more than half are elementary school teachers (60 percent). ClassTag surveyed more than 1,200 U.S. Incorporate movement (i.e.,

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! There is no one-size-fits-all with technology.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Frankie Jackson, chief technology officer, Cypress Fairbanks (TX) Independent School District. Kristina Stratton, principal, Westside Elementary School, Florida. “In Esra Murray, library media specialist, Cider Mill Elementary School, Connecticut. This year, I resolve to … Support high-quality learning. Celebrate progress.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here’s a look at each winner: Winner: John Arthur, 6th Grade Teacher, Meadowlark Elementary School Nominated by: Follett John Arthur was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Elementary and high school students from across the district were part of the initial program.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Monica Burns first started working with educational technology in 2011 when she was teaching at a New York City school that was becoming a magnet school. The school received federal funding that included money for classroom technology. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Neeb, the principal of Williams Elementary School, and Tickle, a digital learning specialist and Google Certified Trainer, presented “The Whole Ball of Wax: A Place for Everything,” on Monday. MORE FROM EDTECH: Google classroom updates K–12 teachers should know. Keep this page bookmarked for articles from the event.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

With all of these technologies populating classrooms this year, it is also more integral than ever that educators instill students with the tenets of digital citizenship. Here are some expert opinions on the four major trends of the year: SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Content Subtype.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

Google Forms are really my favorite tech tool,” said Brent Coley, principal of Alta Murrieta Elementary School (Calif.), SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Technology is a huge driver of personalized learning. Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. Content Subtype.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

While videoconferencing tools are readily available, many schools overlook — or are not aware of — the benefits this technology can bring. . In a recent study conducted by InFocus , AVTechnology and Tech & Learning, only 19 percent of the 201 education technology users surveyed use videoconferencing in their schools. . “K–12

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