A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

It requires all leaders, regardless of title, to seek out answers to crucial questions that can pave the way for innovative ideas aimed at improving outcomes for all learners while fostering better relationships with stakeholders. As technology changes, so must pedagogy, especially assessment and feedback. This needs to be prioritized.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2014

It really puts into perspective why we make many of the decisions that we do at New Milford High School as to why we decided to implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative and don''t mandate the use of one specific tool to support learning. Technology can become a nice pedagogical fit when viewed this way.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

As a principal I quickly saw the potential in mobile learning and as a result our school became the first to embrace Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) back in 2010. Students are more connected than ever with their devices, and it is necessary for teachers to capitalize on this opportunity to drive student learning and outcomes. mLearn, 15.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2016

I recently had the pleasure of spending a few hours in a friend’s classroom where I introduced her students to technology applications that would engage them in “showing what they know” at different points in their learning. Having worked with this teacher for many years, I had always considered her a technology pioneer.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

In viewing learning outcomes at each Montessori level, it must be emphasized that why and how students arrive at what they know is just as important as what they know. And let me tell you something: technology has no place there! But we live in a digital era, and our kids are exposed to technology every day. My take on learning.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

We have touched on the subject of Augmented Reality quite a few times in this blog, and based on the outpouring of enthusiastic press the technology receives it is undoubtedly a mega-trend. Therefore learning through technology is best. Technology can greatly enhance learning and wise teachers make good use of it.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Building on the success of our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative and with the addition of a new, innovative staff member two noteworthy advancements have been made since September 2013. Change Digital Leadership educational technology Innovation Laura Fleming Makerspace New Milford High School transformation'

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

A recent study from Hanover research has identified the key aspects of computer science in K–12, including what technology to use and when, as well as some of the concerns around current practices in schools. MORE FROM EDTECH: K-12 schools are improving classroom equity through education technology integration!

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2017

If he or she does not truly understand why they are learning what is being taught the chances of improving outcomes and success diminishes significantly. Take technology for example. Actions of many educators in terms of learning and using technology tend to infer that the overriding focus is on the wrong thing.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 29, 2017

Everyone seems to have been captured by a whirlwind of discussions about including technology in the classroom, whether we’re talking about the already mentioned LMS, educational apps , online collaboration and productivity tools, and of course, access to more tech devices and BYOD programs.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Image credit: https://andrewherrick.files.wordpress.com If we are to improve learning and ultimately school-based outcomes student agency needs to be a real element of school culture. BYOD, 1;1, grading, homework, technology purchases, space renovations, etc.) It is driven by choice, voice, and advocacy.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

As we continue to move even further into the 21 st Century, technology becomes more embedded in all aspects of society. My point here is that many children across the world have access to, and are using, technology outside of school in a variety of ways. This piece is cross-posted at the Huffington Post.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2015

" Unless you get instructional design right, technology can only increase the speed and certainty of failure " - William Horton As budgets expand or money becomes available at the end of a school year, the knee jerk reaction of many schools is to go all in and spend it as quickly as possible.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2015

When it comes to technology in general, the overall goal is to support learning, not drive instruction. Where digital learning initiatives miss the point is a focus on how technology actually accomplishments. Schools invest billions of dollars to purchase technology with no real thought as to how it is actually impacting learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Supports different BYOD operating systems & perfectly integrates in the network. For Technology Project Manager, Terry Balch, finding such a solution was far more difficult than it should have been: “We looked at five presentation solutions. BARCO SOLUTION. KEY BENEFITS. Improves student learning & drives engagement.

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Mark Smithers

JANUARY 20, 2014

It doesn’t matter because the changes to higher education are happening because of economics, demographics and, most of all, technology. MOOCs are just one outcome of these and, in their current form, they are largely a transitory product of their time. If I was asked I would say that the BYOD trend will continue to increase.

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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. by Terry Heick and TeachThought Staff.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

These methods can be diverse: face-to-face, flipped classroom, eLearning, remote learning, and more, but they all require technology to reap the benefits of a connected learning environment. In short, the modern classroom requires students to have access to connectivity through technology. The XP-Pen Star G640 is Chromebook compatible.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

He is an Adobe Creative Educator, a CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader, an Adjunct Professor of Teacher Education at Ramapo College, and a founding member of the Adobe Creativity Crew. We find that when students have a creative opportunity to engage in their work, they're more likely to get a creative outcome.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 29, 2012

One challenge for education providers is to decide whether they will support the desire of students to self regulate their learning activities using personal technologies. Institutes that discourage the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) movement may be perceived by their students as anachronistic. 2000) Informal Workplace Learning.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

OCTOBER 16, 2012

With all this use of technology and the notion that prospective employers and college admissions officers are researching applicants, students should learn how to be responsible digital citizens and consider the effects of their digital footprints. The epiphany and final outcome is more important than the grade.

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MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

In a fast-moving field like education technology, it’s worth taking a moment to take stock of new developments, persistent trends and the challenges to effective tech implementation in real classrooms. This macro trend to shake up typical ways of schooling is opening new opportunities for technology to play an even bigger role in education.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 18, 2023

Sponsored by ClassLink How to balance student outcomes with budgets is a challenge for district leaders. Total Cost of Ownership Educational technology comes with direct and indirect costs. A sound TCO assessment will also provide IT teams with the data to make informed decisions about technology initiatives and investments.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

At the Learning Counsel’s Annual Gathering and National Awards event, twelve leading districts were recognized for their vision and innovation in integrating digital curriculum and technology into their teaching and learning process. Attendees at the event included top education executives from around the U.S.,

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The Promise of Education Technology: Effective Feedback. Education technology empowers teachers to help students on an individual basis. With the right technology, instructors deliver timely, effective feedback with the power to achieve greater learning. How to Improve Feedback with Educational Technology. Audio Capture.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Join Mathtoons CEO, Kristin Garn, and Mathematics Professor, Dr. Raymond Spiteri, as they outline their research looking at building math skills and greatly improving learning outcomes in the math classroom, discuss the best use of technology in the BYOD (bring your own device) math classroom, and demonstrate the use of Mathtoons Media tools.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 2, 2019

Alternative modes Today, education has expanded beyond traditional learning spaces into distance education , blended learning, flipped classrooms , mobile learning, and online delivery through technologies such as MOOCs ( Massive Open Online Courses ). 2017) Can one-to-one initiative and BYOD in schools increase student engagement?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Join Mathtoons CEO, Kristin Garn, and Mathematics Professor, Dr. Raymond Spiteri, as they outline their research looking at building math skills and greatly improving learning outcomes in the math classroom, discuss the best use of technology in the BYOD (bring your own device) math classroom, and demonstrate the use of Mathtoons Media tools.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 27, 2012

2012 NMC Horizon Report Near Adoption Technologies Where is technology going in the next 5 years, and what might be some things we can expect as educational leaders? Here''s what the 2012 NMC Horizon Report outlines as the technologies closest to adoption in our schools.

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Mark Smithers

JANUARY 20, 2014

It doesn’t matter because the changes to higher education are happening because of economics, demographics and, most of all, technology. MOOCs are just one outcome of these and, in their current form, they are largely a transitory product of their time. If I was asked I would say that the BYOD trend will continue to increase.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 13, 2020

There are many opinions about the effectiveness of educational technology to improve learning. Neither of these approaches is the correct approach when considering using technology to improve learning. The problem with both of these thoughts is that technology is at the heart of the process.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 15, 2015

Wednesday, June 24th at 4pm edWeb Webinar: Are You Ready for BYOD? Have you been thinking about BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)? Rachelle facilitates the BYOD training in her district and has developed her own model: R.E.A.D.I.E.E to help teachers be Ready for BYOD. to help teachers be Ready for BYOD.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As highlighted in the EmpowerED Superintendent Toolkit , there are three essential focus points of smart IT decision making: total cost of ownership (TCO), student outcomes and budgeting management, and the value of the investment. With the value of the investment, sometimes technology is overcomplicated. Sustaining.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Why should professional learning be a part of every technology initiative? ” Every single student should have access to an educator who can integrate technology into the lessons, and every teacher should have the support of administrators who understand how technology can enhance the learning process. .”

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

Further, research validates the use of mobile technology in education. In fact, our same study found that 77% of college students feel the use of adaptive technology helped them improve their grades. Technologically-based tools provide opportunities for students to learn both in and out of the classroom.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

A former award-winning principal from New Milford, NJ, he is currently the K-12 Director of Technology and Innovation in the Spotswood School District (NJ). ” He didn’t have time… Kids would cheat… It wouldn’t help learning… He had banned devices and technology, essentially creating a jail in his school.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) launched its Future Ready Schools (FRS) initiative in October 2014 with the aim of leveraging technology and connectivity to personalize and transform learning. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, expanded FRS to position school librarians as leaders in this effort.

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