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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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Google Certified Trainer, ISTE Certified Educator, and 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 18, 2023

Following his graduate research at Columbia University, Tom began writing and speaking nationally about his practical experiences teaching and iterating blended learning models. Simply email us at the address below and let us know the challenges you are facing and any services that you are considering.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 23, 2022

The post How Technology Helps with Classroom Management appeared first on Shake Up Learning. How Technology Helps with Classroom Management. How Technology Helps with Classroom Management. Luckily for those who do aspire to this monumental task, classroom technology can help them achieve that goal. .

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 10, 2021

The post Back to School with Google Tools: A Teacher’s Guide – SULS0122 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I have put together a guide of Google tips, instructional strategies, templates, and lesson ideas to help you prepare for Back to School with Google Tools! Catch Up on Google Updates.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

The amount of new acronyms in the educational technology world is staggering… and often overwhelming for educators. BLearning – Blended Learning (using a range of multimedia and strategies). BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. BYOT – Bring Your Own Technology. ICT – Information Communications Technology.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

While I taught one group of students how to find the main idea of a text, the others applied reading skills they had learned with me by completing assignments in Google Classroom and adaptive software that allowed them to advance at their own pace. Invest in blended and online learning professional development.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 9, 2017

As I’ve embraced technology and blended learning models, I’ve found it much easier to create time and space to provide feedback as students are working. As I’ve embraced technology and blended learning models, I’ve found it much easier to create time and space to provide feedback as students are working.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. “How How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”.

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Kathy Schrock

AUGUST 10, 2021

Their ability to provide low-cost, high quality technology hardware and software specifically created for education is awesome! It is also plug-and-play compatible with many online video-conferencing tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Microsoft Teams, and with software such as Seesaw and Camtasia.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

Over seven years ago I worked with our District Technology Director and Superintendent to create a 1:1 e-learning program that would be used to make up snow days. We defeated those snow days and kept learning going. To do this, we must consider the technology capabilities of all of our students at home. – Mike.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2016

In order to be able to reach them better, teachers not only have to be up to date with the latest strategies and teaching methodologies, but also with modern technology and new ways of connecting with their students and engaging them, both inside and outside the classroom. 50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom. by Michael B.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Wolfram pioneers new approaches to data science and computation-based development, with technology and consulting solutions that drive innovation in analytics, software development and modelling. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Today’s guest, Enrique Cachafeiro talks about the hardware, software options, and future of virtual reality. Enrique: Well, I think it has a number of advantages over other education technologies right now. We were trying out Google Expedition with a full classroom kit. What’s the difference between web VR and Google Expedition?

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 25, 2019

The post Stop Asking How to Put a Worksheet in Google Classroom – SULS018 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Yes, I know you REALLY want to know how to put your worksheet into Google Classroom! . Usually, this question REALLY means, how do I put a PDF inside Google Classroom so my students can write on top of it.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Add a Dash of Professional Development to Your Blended-Learning Program. That technology includes HP and Lenovo laptops, tablets, G Suite for Education, NEC projectors , eBeam , Schoology learning management system, LanSchool classroom management software and Kajeet hotspots (for students to use at home).

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

Over 500 education technologists from companies and districts gathered last week in Denver for the IMS Learning Impact meeting , hosted by the IMS Global Consortium. This annual event aims to accelerate the development and adoption of data standards that allow technologies used in schools to “talk” to one another.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2023

We do however caution taking punitive measures against students for using these technologies if proper expectations are not set ahead of time for what users are or are not allowed.” Be Proactive As I said on Day 2, Chat GPT is the fastest-growing software in history. Coming to Google Docs and Microsoft Word soon.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2017

Because Mix uses audio and video tools to communicate ideas, students are eager to view the resulting lessons, making it a perfect addition to a blended learning program. To set up educator accounts through Office for Education (which requires a school sign-up), all students need is a Google or Microsoft account, or just an email.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2021

Jamboard is quickly becoming one of my favorite Google tools. Repeat after me, “Collaboration is the number one feature of Google Jamboard.” ” Are you ready to jam with Google Jamboard? Teaching with Google Jamboard. Did you know you can schedule Google Meet meetings directly from Gmail?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2018

There’s a better way to learn keyboarding: Blended Learning. Here are some of the methods I mix up in my classes: Finger Exercises (unplugged learning). Included are teacher accounts, reports, and full Google Classroom integration. Typing is best learned by using it in class projects. Top Typing Test.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 29, 2017

I myself have said the words "Pedagogy before technology" hundred of times. But lately I fine myself personally redefining what "best practice" teaching looks like in a classroom rich with technology. On top of that, good pedagogy is changing depending on the availability of technology in the classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

Incorporating technology in the classroom has paved the way for a myriad of innovative methods and practices that are aimed at improving upon teaching structures of the past. One of these practices is known as blended learning and the term that has been garnering some attention within the education industry as of late.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching in augmented reality (AR) for the past several years has been a bit of a challenge, in my opinion, as is often the case with new technologies. Or you can use Tinkercad or any other 3D modeling software. Try out 3D Bear right now.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 24, 2021

The post How to “Fake” Blogging in the Classroom (FREE Template) – SULS0124 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Lisa shares a great Google Slides template and lesson idea — The Fake Blog Post! Related: 6 FREE Google Templates for Creative Productivity. I did a little googling and didn’t find much.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 13, 2018

Designing and implementing a personalized learning model requires more than technology—it requires a cultural shift. We recently visited Pickerington Local School District in Ohio, and I had a chance to sit down with Pickerington Director of Instructional Technology Brian Seymour. The Right Hardware and Software.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 22, 2019

The Age of Experience is an economic term and describes our present age as being beyond merely a focus on information and technology. Federal compliance requirements, new testing, new standards, a changing population of students, economic pressure and an urgency to integrate technology make for one wild ride for any leader.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 25, 2017

As we wind down another year of chronicling education technology, we wondered: Which stories made the biggest impact? This year, you looked to trendsetting districts, thought leaders, tech giants and one very sage high school student to help make sense of rapid changes in education technology.

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Reading By Example

APRIL 16, 2016

Technology in schools is a neutral resource. It does not harm or help student learning when put into classrooms. Only when technology is employed by the teacher to serve as part of the learning experience does it have any impact, positive or otherwise. It’s like saying pencils and textbooks can hinder a math lesson.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

and students are thriving under innovative initiatives that include blended learning, tech-rich classrooms, and exposure to hope and opportunities for lifelong success. She has been covering inspirational educators and technology in the K–12 arena for Tech & Learning for the past eight years. TECH USED ?

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Reading By Example

APRIL 16, 2016

Technology in schools is a neutral resource. It does not harm or help student learning when put into classrooms. Only when technology is employed by the teacher to serve as part of the learning experience does it have any impact, positive or otherwise. It’s like saying pencils and textbooks can hinder a math lesson.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

Along with a 1:1 goal, comes the deluge of edtech tools, software, and applications into classrooms. Data empowers school districts to make informed technology decisions that impact student success, Draper explains. In a 2018 survey , the majority of school districts either have 1:1 as a current goal or have already achieved it.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The post Protecting Students in a Digital World – SULS0143 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with noted education technology author , podcast host, and edtech CEO, Al Kingsley. At the same time, we also understand that technology can be intrusive and unnecessarily restrictive. Digital Risk.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JULY 18, 2021

It required downloading a software from Virbela , then joining a virtual campus ran by Douglas Stewart. After a talk with Daylon Reifsteck (Emerging Technology Specialist at Douglas Stewart), I was introduced to one such teacher: Matthew Hodge , from the Center for Advanced Research and Technology ( CART ), located in Clovis, California.

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Saving Socrates

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Because the computer has no software on it, it doesn''t have a long start up time. In fact, you can still use Dreambox, Lexia, Accelerated reader, and most blended learning software or assessment tools with ease. I love some of the typing software, math games, and sight word recognition games.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Activity-Based Learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The target goals were to provide project-based, blended learning opportunities for teaching staff to—first off—gain tools which are useful when incorporating technology in the classroom. Learning to integrate Google products and software into the classroom with Google Fundamentals I , focused on Technology Integration.

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