eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

My recommendation for school leaders is to develop online or blended learning programs. And, right now, school administrators have access to a time-sensitive resource to help create these programs – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater. In this situation, teachers need technology tools that allow them to provide the same high-quality experience for students learning at home and in person. The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Naturally, technology plays a central role in scaling quality education supply to meet this demand. In the previous posts on this topic our examination found that technology can and does help when it comes to improving completion rates , reducing tuition costs and helping universities to bridge the revenue gap.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. This positively impacts their motivation to engage with tasks.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Using Connect, Extend, Challenge at the Elementary Level Story Time Reflection Connect: After reading a story, ask students to relate a character or situation to something from their own lives. Extend: Encourage them to speculate on future advancements or innovations that this technology could lead to or be integrated with.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

So far, the digital learning plans have been a boon to educators looking for advice. Having so many examples being updated and shared made the process easier,” says Warren Apel, the director of technology at the American School in Japan, located in Tokyo. His time as a blended learning instructor in Taos, N.M.,

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

It’s an opportunity for the future teachers who are enrolled at the college to apply what they learn in class in a practical setting, testing out lesson plans with real elementary students. McGhee, assistant clinical professor of elementary education at Auburn University. This year, camp is canceled due to COVID-19.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. I am a teacher on special assignment (TOSA) as an Academic Coach focusing in Educational Technology in sunny La Habra, California. Tim Greene talk about taking teaching to the next level with #supermuch.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The post 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom – SULS037 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A lot of math teachers struggle with integrating technology into the classroom. So, I enlisted the help of my friend and edtech expert, Craig Klement, to share 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

This stellar district continues to up its game responding to its highest pressure points: social and cultural expectations for consumer-level personalized digital experiences, ever-changing academic and technical standards and increasing technology complexity. We provide, support, and sustain technology deeply aligned with our vision.

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Edsurge

MARCH 14, 2017

At a minimum you want to consider school leaders, teachers, students and parents but there may be more audiences to think about or more ways to split them up (for example you might want different messages for your secondary vs elementary teachers). Find videos and visuals from other district to share when you are starting out.

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edWeb.net

MAY 11, 2020

Organized by SETDA, the State Education Technology Directors Association, the edWebinar included a 2 nd grade teacher who had previously taught online only during inclement weather and never expected to be teaching remotely for an extended period. Setting the Course for Secondary Students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Download and examine Ed Elements’ three models for elementary schools and its three models for secondary schools. Framework: Ed Elements Charts a Clear Path.

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Fractus Learning

MAY 11, 2015

There is a growing need for today’s pre-service teachers to be equipped with skills and competencies for blended, online, and technology-rich teaching and learning environments. These courses include blended methods and technologies for blended learning environments. Purposeful Modeling.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 13, 2015

One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Just as every student grows and develops at different rates, they learn in different ways and at different speeds. These learners learn best through auditory experiences.

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Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 26, 2017

After using Compare & Connect K-12 and evaluating their pricing information, Lewis-Palmer’s technology team, saw that the district was paying far more for their internet access than neighboring districts of a similar size were paying. The district upgraded its secondary schools first and then moved to the elementary schools.

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techlearning

JUNE 19, 2018

a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization helping schools provide their students with a variety of online and blended learning programs, found that VHS students who sat for Advanced Placement® (AP) exams outperformed the national scores on the College Board AP® exams. Once again, The Virtual High School (VHS Inc.),

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This update was released earlier this year and was a highly-requested feature for secondary teachers. Organize By Subject Areas (best for elementary). Organizing by subject area seems to be the most logical for elementary teachers who teach multiple subjects. Schedule Assignments Across Multiple Classes. Practice Sets (Beta).

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2016

Carts, those waist-high metal cabinets on wheels, often hold dozens of devices, perfect for classrooms that need technology on the go. At the secondary level, instructors who teach the same class all day need extended access to the carts—an accommodation that’s also noted on Google Calendar. It’s not always easy.”.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Technology courses currently offered by VHS include CAD, Video Game Design, Java Programming, and Creative Programming with Scratch. is an online learning pioneer. The VHS online AP Computer Science Principles course first ran in the 2016-2017 academic year, with VHS students earning a 94 percent pass rate on the AP exam.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Revere hosted a learning tour for other schools last year, to share its experiences with personalizing learning. Blended learning was the gateway to personalized learning in the Natick Public Schools, about 20 miles west of Boston. Meaning people learning from each other. Can we strengthen that?”.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 30, 2021

During his tenure, he focused on aligning the Department of Education’s work on three key issues: early education, educator quality, and secondary school reform. Dr. Conner obtained his Bachelor of Arts in elementary education/humanities from Lasell University. From 2001-2003, he served as Vermont’s Education Commissioner.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 29, 2023

The schedules are particularly great for elementary teachers and secondary students who want a handy visual of what their day looks like. The Planning templates cover everything from brainstorming, to-do lists, agendas, schedules, syllabi, lesson plans, and more.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

Blended Learning Cohorts for Powerful and Sustainable Professional Development - Chad Fairey, Head of School The Easy and Hard Problems in the Transformational Use of Digital Media in Schools - James Bosco, Professor Emeritus What are the traits of an effective Elementary Physical Education program in today''s world - Francis J.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Students work on individual projects in the blended-learning classroom of Jessica Anderson, in Deer Lodge, Montana. A student-centered personalized-learning model known as competency education has gained traction over the past five years as states have developed policies to promote its adoption in both elementary and secondary schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Properly evaluating education technology comes down to pedagogy and instructional design, asserts Dr. Liz Kolb, creator of the Triple E Framework. How are people using it to evaluate educational technology, and how should it impact the evaluation of teachers? Click Here. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 28, 2020

The post It’s Not About Google (Part 4) – SULS047 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Even when we love technology and Google tools, we have to remember that it’s NOT about Google. Our bottom line as educators is always about the learning and doing what’s best for students. Part 4 is finally here!

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2018

At first, this approach allowed the district to rapidly ramp up its technology programs. Our Wi-Fi was hit or miss at best,” says District Technology Coordinator Scott Stall. “We Today, the district’s main data center has been moved to a colocation center, with the existing data center upgraded to a Tier III secondary site.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

When I volunteer in my children’s elementary classrooms (1st and 3rd grade), I am struck by how frequently the teacher finds time to work directly with small groups of students to offer additional support, review concepts, assess understanding, and practice skills. At the secondary level scenes like this are less frequent.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Previous research indicates that students who report positive teacher-student relationships were more likely to report high engagement with their learning, and strong teacher-student relationships have been associated with higher academic performance, feelings of competence, greater attendance rates, and pursuit of secondary education.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 12, 2016

This week I had the pleasure of training a group of elementary teachers on blended learning strategies. Elementary teachers, who are teaching all subjects, may combine reading, math and vocabulary activities on a single board. As a group, they wanted to focus on: Differentiation. Student choice. Assessment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa. She received her M.Ed.

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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. " Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools? Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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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. " Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools? Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 2, 2022

I come from a long line of educators--my grandmother was an elementary teacher in Alabama, and my mom was an ECS teacher in North Carolina where I grew up. in Secondary Education Language Arts. In addition to growing in my technology use, I also worked to earn my National Board Certification. Roslyn, welcome to Edtech Elixirs!

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the early days of my transition to blended learning, I had one Chromebook, which I received after writing a Donor’s Choose project. It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. To be considered a blended learning model, at least one station must be an online learning station.

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