Digital Promise

MARCH 4, 2020

How can educators feel confident that an edtech tool supports learning? As an educator, I struggled to find reliable information about edtech tools as nearly every product I looked at claimed that it was based on research. This claim felt vague—what does “based on research” even mean to this product?—and

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

This three-part blog series, featuring guest authors from The Learning Accelerator and MA DESE OET , highlights the importance of centering equity in edtech selection. In this first post, the authors outline how they centered equity as they developed an edtech selection, implementation, and evaluation guide for school systems leaders.

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Digital Promise

MAY 9, 2023

This three-part blog series, featuring guest authors from The Learning Accelerator and MA DESE OET , highlights the importance of centering equity in edtech selection. In this second post, the author outlines three questions school and systems leaders should answer before procurement when considering new edtech.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Many people ask me how I keep up with the latest technology trends and find so many free resources to share on Twitter ( @ShellTerrell ) and on this blog. Hashtags, text starting with a # sign (#word), are the key to discovering amazing education tools and apps and finding examples of how teachers use these tools with their students.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Education technologies — or edtech — got a huge boost from a nice-to-have to a must-have. As nations worldwide make progress in keeping the health threat under control, educators look for ways to make the most of edtech in their classrooms. Using edtech to personalize education to match student learning needs. Enter edtech.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2022

If you attend edtech conferences, you know how motivating, energizing, and forward-thinking they are. I always come away feeling ready to use the latest and best edtech tools in my lesson plans. Here are some of the great ideas he collected from colleagues and presenters: CUE 22 and Trending Edtech.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 12, 2020

Remote learning is no longer a remote possibility: The number of edtech tools accessed is nearly 90 percent higher since school closures due to the onset of COVID-19, according to a recently published analysis by LearnPlatform. Families need guidance as they continue to be expected to use and learn these tools.

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Here are 10 edtech experts every educator should follow. Lindy has several edtech certifications. The website offers strategies to help educators effectively use digital tools.

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Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

Schools have recognized the benefits of nurturing a partnership with students’ families and are constantly looking for tech solutions to support their cause, such as: Video conferencing tools. With tools such as Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet, teachers can organize virtual meetings to mimic face-to-face ones.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

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. The key to using edtech appropriately is to do so under supervision. .

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

With already enough things to juggle at the same time, teachers don’t have it easy when it comes to finding the right edtech and implementing it successfully in their classrooms. Let’s face it: not all edtech is created equal, so they can’t all have a great impact on student learning and school outcomes.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. That’s because edtech solutions, advanced research, practical assessments, and improved communication give them maximum control over their learning. Prioritize PD to support remote, hybrid, and in-person learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Many people ask me how I keep up with the latest technology trends and find so many free resources to share on Twitter ( @ShellTerrell ) and on this blog. Hashtags, text starting with a # sign (#word), are the key to discovering amazing education tools and apps and finding examples of how teachers use these tools with their students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Adam Juarez on successful edtech coaching From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Edtech coaching can be improved with “walkarounds” and interaction between edtech coaches and teachers. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2019

When it comes to education technology (edtech), school leaders and developers alike want to provide the best tools—ones that truly make a difference. To identify effective digital learning tools, we have to know what kind of impact we are looking for. A tool that does not fit the learner is unlikely to support learning.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Each November, we look back to the previous 12 months, and then all the way back to the very first post published on the NEO Blog, to reflect upon our progress in the e-learning blogging sphere. While face-to-face interaction has been to its minimum in the last months, the pace of the blog did not slow down.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. The EdTech sphere is obviously developing quickly, so some things that seemed impossible only a few years ago have become a standard in the meantime. 5 New EdTech tools to watch. 5 New EdTech tools to watch.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s guest, Al Kingsley, has worked with edtech for over thirty years. You’ll get access to activities, strategies, and tools to improve the four domains of wellness. Resources in The Future of Edtech episode 788. Stream by clicking here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teacher Bruce Reicher shares two of his favorite distance learning tools – Wakelet and Wevideo. He talks about how he uses them with students and teachers for classroom learning and teacher PD.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I’m talking about that magical time when the NEO Blog first saw the light of the Internet! The NEO Blog is now 4! Top 10 blog posts on NEO. 14 Awesome examples of Critical Thinking EdTech. After separating the wheat from the chaff, here is a quality selection of Critical Thinking EdTech.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? You can connect with Tom on social media.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 12, 2021

That’s why I’ve been exploring some online tools to help me give my students the feedback they need, when they need it, in a variety of formats that resonate with them. 6 Digital tools for giving feedback to students. Here are six digital tools for giving feedback to students that empowers them and helps them evolve: Kaizena.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Eric Curts shares how we can use docs, sheets, drawings, and slides with creative classroom projects. geg-ohio and runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his Google Apps and edtech resources can be found.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Dustin Harnish inspires social studies teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter You can blend old fashioned relationships with modern edtech if you know how. Let’s engage kids and use edtech in social studies. Teacher Dustin Harnish proves it. We can reach kids!

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2017

A conversation with Richard Byrne on Episode #57 of the 10-minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Richard Byrne @rmbyrne discusses the edtech tools he’s most excited about today. Blogging and creation tools. Blog: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 5, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Last March I made my first custom GPT to assess project-based learning activities. So, on today's show, I talk about how I introduce this tool (as an “app” in a way that doesn't anthropomorphize the tool in any way). It's a tool.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

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. Read more: 14 Awesome examples of Critical Thinking EdTech. Read more: 4 Digital tools for creating animated videos for students.

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Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2021

How might districts find edtech to support learning? Fortunately, educators can leverage learnings from some leading-edge K-12 districts who have developed thoughtful processes for making edtech decisions despite limited available evidence. Districts will have access to the nearly $190 billion which the U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Nikolaos Chatzopoulos shares his thoughts From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Nikolaos Chatzopoulos shares four trends that are shaping how his schools teach with technology. Listen to Nikolaos Chatzopoulos share 2020 Edtech Trends Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

But the diversity of each classroom is given by the teachers as well, and what tools each of them chooses to include (or not) in the instructional process. The use of edtech varies significantly from school to school. A reluctance to using edtech always stems from more complex issues. Focus on the benefits of using edtech.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2020

As district leaders look for ways to minimize disruption to children’s learning, edtech coaches can be great assets. In many districts over the last decade, instructional technology coaches have helped teachers integrate technology tools and strategies in their teaching in meaningful ways to advance student learning.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

The pivotal role of edtech in the hybrid classroom. In a hybrid learning setting, both educators and students get to use a lot more edtech during the school day without completely losing the much-needed face-to-face interaction. Read more: Top edtech tools for digital differentiation.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

It has therefore become imperative for teachers to be conversant with EdTech tools and websites in order to be truly effective in passing down knowledge. Reasons why teachers should embrace the use of EdTech tools and websites. The best free EdTech tools. The answer is yes. LiveBinders. Listenwise.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 24, 2021

Many educators are asking, “How do I find the tools that we can leverage to achieve our vision for the 2021-22 school year?”. Education Stabilization funding can be used to purchase edtech that supports leaders’ vision for their learners and educators.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Let’s center educator voice in the design and selection of edtech tools. Over the last year and a half, the level of urgency to find flexible tools that support educators and learners in creating powerful learning experiences increased tenfold, with edtech application use nearly doubling in one year.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Many educators are merging one with the using, discovering strategies to use edtech to engage shy students. By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. Here are five strategies to use edtech to engage shy students: 1.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

Edtech can reduce a school’s administrative burden through various systems and automated processes, and also improve the student learning experience through engaging learning materials, targeted support during the learning process, assessment of mastery and progress tracking. 7 Ways an LMS supports a school’s edtech strategy.

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