eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. This fosters a more connected and collaborative learning environment, even beyond the physical classroom. Platforms like Kahoot!

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Technology Tools Learning EdTech 52

Digital Promise

MAY 30, 2019

Curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and student interest through “RLS Periods,” classes based on the Renzulli Learning approach with topics including gardening, astronomy, and ceramics. Teachers use technology to create authentic and collaborative learning experiences for students. Halloran School No.

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Learning Microsoft Blended Learning Robotics 187

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

This trend can sometimes be found in concepts such as social learning, or collaborative learning, but in a K-12 context the phrase “peer-to-peer” makes it simpler to grasp. As social beings, we find it easier to learn something when explaining it to someone else. To follow or not to follow?

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Trends Learning Maker Movement Flipped Classroom 190

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Word Processing: Develop students’ proficiency using word processing programs and tools for online document creation, design, editing, collaboration and problem-solving. Computer Fundamentals: Students learn to harness technology as a tool to create, problem-solve and collaborate with others. About Learning.com.

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Schoology Digital Citizenship Learning Libraries 93

ViewSonic Education

MAY 13, 2019

” Short written responses are a great way to review materials and assess student understanding. Game-based learning. Collaborative learning groups. ” Passive learning is more the former than the latter. By contrast, active learning develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Learning Groups Comparison Outcomes 255

Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. One of those resources is a self-assessment tool to examine how well a teacher is providing inclusive strategies. Mike, and his co-authors, offer a website of resources. Teaching Resources.

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Assistive Technology Learning Strategy Resources 96

Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 20, 2018

The post 15 Collaborative Tools for Your Classroom That Are NOT Google appeared first on Shake Up Learning. There are hundreds of fantastic collaborative learning tools! Click here to join the Shake Up Learning Community.). 15 Collaborative Tools for Your Classroom That Are NOT Google. Click To Tweet.

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Tools Google Classroom eBook 101

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Online assessments provide instant feedback, allowing for timely adjustments and supporting continuous improvement. Distance learning tools ensure educational continuity, enabling students to access resources remotely. Technology revolutionizes education by offering interactive, adaptive, and collaborative learning experiences.

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Examples Technology Adaptive Learning Learning 52

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

What type of performance-based formative and summative assessment took place? A learning management system can have a tendency to promote a “surface” type of assessment. Teachers must be intentional at exploring ways online to ensure that assessment is formative and allows them to plan scaffolding for next steps in learning.

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Laurence’s College in Brisbane had just 50 minutes to write up a formative assessment on the representation of robots and artificial intelligence in the movies. Gunn estimates that by avoiding those hassles and little things like having to send emails of annotated documents, she saves 10 minutes out of every 50-minute lesson.

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Tools Laptops Tablets Video 136

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Book Creator - A fantastic mobile (iOS/Chrome) app for creating stunning eBooks/presentations, that can be used for digital storytelling, project based learning, and more. Think Fluency - A wonderful iOS/Google Play app for assessing a student's reading fluency. I Know It - One of my favorite new free sites around for Math grades K-5.

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Khan Academy Game-Based Learning Android Differentiated Instruction 38

My Island View

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Not only can we communicate with voice, but we can also transmit documents, files, videos, audio files, and live streaming. We can only prepare for the inevitable change by developing a generation of flexible life long learners who can assess and adapt to new information. Communication has been upended by technology.

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Social Media System Collaborative Learning Accessibility 82

Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2022

Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. Even if students write a list of goals or fill out a teacher-created document about goals, Screencasting their explanation can help students make connections about how they will accomplish these goals.

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Classroom Chromebook Google Video 86

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

The professionals we spoke with described a process in which they began by collecting or gathering; moved to connecting content and resources for specific purposes and audiences; curated by adding value with context and commentary; and contributed by offering the community opportunities for collaboration, learning and growth.

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OER Social Media Libraries eBook 46

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

If one characteristic was low, such as questioning , we would make a point of encouraging this practice to become more evident within instruction through the sharing of articles and content, and through professional learning activities. Assess whether we are learning more and getting better. A challenge, but not impossible.

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Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

If one characteristic was low, such as questioning , we would make a point of encouraging this practice to become more evident within instruction through the sharing of articles and content, and through professional learning activities. Assess whether we are learning more and getting better. A challenge, but not impossible.

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Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

COM ) Achieve3000 Pro offers a patented instructional model that combines summative and embedded formative assessments to differentiate content and instruction, so students always see lessons at their just-right reading level. The Flat Panel also features an upgradable built-in Android Module and wireless AVer document camera integration.

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Robotics Chromebook Edmentum Mobility 42

MindShift

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Assessment is real time and authentic. 3: In an age where school is becoming less relevant to students, invention and design are an engaging way to learn. She develops classroom-tested lessons and resources for learning by making and design in the middle grades and beyond. Benefit No. Benefit No.

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Education STEM Assessment Report 28

Connecting 2 the World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Current organizational learning and knowledge literature identify and categorize 12 different types of knowledge depending on the location in which the knowledge is created and the depth of knowledge. Unlike formal schooling, individual content knowledge is not necessarily assessed through testing (Diaz, et al, 1999). de Laat, M.

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Groups Outcomes Training Study 52

Shake Up Learning

JUNE 7, 2022

Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. A teacher might add a table into a document with three columns. This table within the document would allow a teacher to take a quick glance at each pairing and know where they are in the process. .

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Google Assessment Groups Personalized Learning 92

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

I used traditional grading practices, assessing student progress through quizzes, tests, project, midterms and finals each year. I was confident that students were learning and their grades supported that. Abandoning traditional units and chapters and coming up with new potential segments of learning was a strenuous process.

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Learning Personalized Learning Blended Learning Course 138

Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

But there are few tools available that take collaboration to the amazingly natural, intuitive and effective level as Google Drive Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides). If your students are working together on a single project or document, the simple act of keeping all their work in sync can be unbearably difficult. Name : Google Drive.

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Collaborative Learning Google Learning Tablets 40

Edsurge

MARCH 14, 2018

Kiddom , the developer behind a K-12 content management and collaborative learning platform, has raised $15 million in a Series B round led by Owl Ventures. Available on Chromebooks, web browsers and iOS devices, Kiddom’s platform shares many features typically associated with learning management systems.

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Khan Academy EdTech Schoology Edmodo 123

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

Having a blended learning environment available allows collaborative tools to also be incorporated into lessons. This means pupils are able to share thoughts and work together on projects, such as documents or presentations. What are some of the challenges faced with blended learning? Make content engaging for pupils.

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Blended Learning Learning Khan Academy MOOC 150

TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 28, 2015

What students do need is a secure and structured environment where they can use the resources of their choice (including text, audio and/or video) to discuss, communicate and collaborate. Learning can then be more engaging and interactive.

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LMS Social Media Learning Gamification 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Armstrong''s 2008 TED Prize wish asked to help her assemble the Charter for Compassion, a document around which religious leaders can work together for peace. In late fall 2008, the first draft of the document was written by the world, via a sharing website. She is a powerful voice for ecumenical understanding.

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Conference Education Pearson Technology 59

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 117

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Interactive whiteboards and smart displays facilitate dynamic presentations, fostering visual learning and engagement. Learning management systems (LMS) streamline course administration, enabling educators to organize content, assess student progress, and facilitate online discussions.

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Khan Academy Technology Tools LMS 57