A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. Another way technology can be used to transform teaching and learning is by enhancing engagement and motivation. Finally, technology can be harnessed to transform teaching and learning by enhancing assessment and feedback.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

For K–12, educational technology represents a multimillion-dollar investment in support of improved outcomes. Education professionals look to digital tools to elevate the way students learn, teachers teach and schools operate. To help assess the TCO associated with…

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of education, technological advancements continue to reshape traditional practices, offering innovative solutions to age-old challenges. Among these innovations, the integration of AI tools for grading students has emerged as a transformative approach, promising efficiency, consistency, and personalized feedback.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Among the services they provide is guidance on assistive technology in schools. What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This week we look at Formative Assessment, how it works and why it can be a powerful tool no matter what your teaching and learning looks like. Traditionally, teaching has been a one-way enterprise with the teacher dispelling knowledge for a period of time and then assessing what the students know either through a quiz or test.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Monica Burns, author of #FormativeTech , shares essential tools and tips for effective formative assessment. Pick some tools. ” In today’s show on formative assessment, Monica will discuss: What is successful formative assessment. .” Want to hear another Tech Tool Tuesday? Listen Now.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

However, there are many tools that are out there that can be helpful, especially if the teacher and students have access to technology. Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. Some other popular tools are Kahoot , Quizziz , Socrative , and Gimkit.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I reach out to my personal learning network (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement. By offering more choices in terms of digital tools for student engagement, we can better meet specific student interests and needs.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Technology is part of our daily lives. Schools have taken big steps towards using online resources and tools, but we can expect online learning to have a more important role in students’ education due to the pandemic. Blended instruction depends on aspects such as teacher training, access to technology, and funds.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The overreaching goal for each session was to support instructional strategies aligned to rigor & relevance and the 6 C's with a focus on the purposeful use of technology. What resulted was a great resource that I plan to share below on specific edtech tools that can assist special education (SPED), math, and reading teachers.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

Most young adults and older professionals today rely heavily on technology. That’s one of the reasons why there are many tech tools every student should have to help them learn at home and in the classroom. . But technology can be an incredibly useful educational tool for students of all ages, even young elementary-level learners.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In today’s heavily technologized world, pedagogy and technology go hand in hand. The Covid-19 pandemic has urged educators worldwide to embrace technology as many of their classes shifted to a fully remote or hybrid environment. However, technology alone can’t make up for a lack of teaching experience or formal preparation.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Digitally-savvy students can include technology into their PBL, making collaboration easier and the final product more appealing. 7 Digital tools for project-based learning that any teacher can use. Here are seven of my favorite PBL tools that I believe any teacher can use in their classrooms as well: Glogster. Voicethread.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 18, 2023

Just like periodic assessments can help teachers gauge student mastery of a particular subject, a periodic ed tech review can help teachers and administrators reflect on what works and what doesn’t. One thing that does not appear to be working for many teachers in the classroom is what might be called digital overload.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Aside from asking students to assess their own levels of engagement — a perfectly valid process, albeit one which is influenced by bias — measurement has often relied upon the perception of teachers or outside observers. Of course, these perceptions can also be flawed. Student-Centered Insights . Asynchronous Learning. ViewSonic Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges. A math teacher has a better chance of holding students’ attention during class time if they make technology part of the lesson.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concepts of portfolio and portfolio assessment have garnered significant attention as comprehensive tools for evaluating student growth. These papers offer a deep dive into the benefits and challenges of portfolio assessment in educational settings. 1991/1992) and Gillespie et al.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

The free differentiation tool to help students level up and learn. This tool helps you reach students at their ability level in both Reading and Math in exciting ways that are student-approved. eSpark would be an excellent tool for reinforcing, engaging and fun learning, that reaches every student where they require assistance.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 18, 2021

is a relatively new formative assessment tool from Kahoot I discovered through a tweet from Lisa Lewis. Whiteboard.fi The platform allows you to set up a virtual space for your class where everybody.read more.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

If you miss the level of engagement and presence in your physical classes, then you will love using the three tools below. These tools allow multiple ways for all students to participate, are amazing assessment tools, and require no registration for students. These tools also offer free registration for teachers.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 11, 2021

Spiral is a great formative assessment tool to use in your instruction. The tool, brought to my attention by a tween from Megan Mongelli, is a simple and easy to use and does not require any.read more.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive whiteboards and educational apps to virtual classrooms, these tools empower educators to create dynamic, engaging lessons. These tools not only cultivate digital literacy but also foster collaborative and personalized learning experiences. What is an educational technology tool?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In this post, we delve into various strategies educators can use to assess students’ prior knowledge. From interactive classroom activities like quizzes and mind maps to reflective practices like learning logs and self-assessments, these methods offer a diverse range of ways to gauge what students know and how they think.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 17, 2021

Literably is an excellent reading assessment tool that was recently featured in We Are Teachers' best Tech tools for student assessment. Literably provides you with the tools to effectively assess.read more

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. With the rapid advancement of technology, digital tools have emerged as powerful assets in achieving this goal.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Assessments have become a critical piece to education reform. To prepare students well for college and career means they must deeply learn the material and its application to their lives and future learning.That means assessing student knowledge authentically and accountably. Tools: Socrative, PollDaddy, Google Forms.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments. As personalized learning becomes a more mainstream pedagogy in K–12 classrooms, teachers have started to adapt assessment processes to get a deeper look at student growth. . What Are Summative Assessments Vs. Formative Assessments. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 21, 2021

Literably is an excellent reading assessment tool that was recently featured in We Are Teachers' best Tech tools for student assessment. Literably provides you with the tools to effectively assess.read more.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In this post, Sarah Dunn , a high school math teacher, shares her favorite technology tools and online activities. There seem to be many opportunities for students to embrace the use of technology in academic classes that are not math class. How can technology and online learning materials be used effectively in a math class?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Screencastify and Screencasting for Formative Assessment (a sponsored post) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Screencasting is a useful assessment tool. While I use it for my video tutorials, I also have my students make their own screencasts to help me assess their progress.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity. But what exactly is a competency-based education system, and what role does technology play in the design and support of this system? But what exactly is a competency-based education system, and what role does technology play in the design and support of this system?

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Interactive whiteboards are a technological leap similar to the leap to the first blackboard, and is set to revolutionize education. Never before have there been so many different technologies at our disposal for educating. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Teachers were empowered with exciting new tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

The overhead projector began to fall out of favor in the early 2000s with advances in technology. Well, at this time, they were the shiny new tool on the block and quite expensive. Display technology has not only evolved over the years, but it has now become much more interactive and less costly.

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