EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

Even amid the proliferation of mobile technology in K–12 schools through BYOD programs and one-to-one computing, desktop computers remain a popular choice. Computing, Cost Savings and the Cloud: The Value of Virtualization. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 08/19/2019 - 09:40. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

From well-known subjects of education technology, like BYOD and gamification, to technical aspects regarding school LMSs, to trying to guess the future, the NEO Blog covered it all in its rather short existence. It’s a great tool to create awesome things, and its benefits are far more numerous than its shortcomings.

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BYOT Network

JUNE 13, 2016

It is part of a series about the Building Blocks for Personalized Learning. Although it may seem unusual to connect collaboration to the practice of personalized learning, it is important to remember that students don’t learn within a vacuum. This post was written in collaboration with Doug Konopelko.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

A personalized learning approach would come with a shift of perspective, changing the focus from the educational system to the students, giving the latter more control over their learning experience and connecting learning with their interests, talents and passions. How LMSs support personalized learning.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

A personalized learning approach would come with a shift of perspective, changing the focus from the educational system to the students, giving the latter more control over their learning experience and connecting learning with their interests, talents and passions. How LMSs support personalized learning.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

BLearning – Blended Learning (using a range of multimedia and strategies). BYOD – Bring Your Own Device. BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. CMS – Content Management System (a tool to build websites and apps). PBL – Project Based Learning ( click here for my guide ). PLN – Personal Learning Network.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

On the content side, apps and sites that level to a student's ability and help a teacher personalize learning, as well as those sites that provide meaningful data for teachers to utilize will continue to make strides in the next wave of tools. These tools support high quality instruction and empower both teachers and students.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2018

Location, funding, and even reality are no longer limiting our students of personalized learning. Most schools do, however, have access to tablets or laptops, or they have a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) arrangement.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2017

A renewed focus on creating schools that work for kids through uncommon learning strategies that are not being implemented in schools at scale can help to transform numerous facets of traditional schooling. Transforming learning is a momentous task that must be driven by unearthing the why across all facets of school culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

The “secret sauce” in all of this was the strategic use of digital tools to proactively share the details of our efforts and resulting impact. During my tenure as a principal, I was always in search of tools and processes to help measure the impact of the changes we were implementing. Unfortunately, nothing existed.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

The Changing Role Of The Teacher In Personalized Learning Environment. Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Technologically-based tools provide opportunities for students to learn both in and out of the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Below are a few practical tips to make student agency a reality in your classroom, school, or district: Develop pedagogically sound learning activities with standards-aligned assessments and allow students to select the right tool for the task to demonstrate conceptual mastery Allow students to co-create rules and expectations.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

On the content side, apps and sites that level to a student's ability and help a teacher personalize learning, as well as those sites that provide meaningful data for teachers to utilize will continue to make strides in the next wave of tools. These tools support high quality instruction and empower both teachers and students.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2020

While this is admirable, what I have experienced firsthand is a lack of a uniform vision and plan or collective understanding as to what it means to personalize learning. It is definitely not about putting all kids on a device at the same time with no discourse under the guise that a tool can create a truly personal experience.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

ADVANCED & MEASURED PROGRESS ( www.advanc-ed.org ) & ( www.measuredprogress.org ) Measured Progress and AdvancED will join forces to form a unique and far-reaching nonprofit educational company focused on data-driven tools for school improvement. The merger will create a $120-million nonprofit organization with 500 employees.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2017

In mission statements across the country, references to personalized learning abound, hanging proudly from schoolhouse walls. Laying the groundwork for success Ten years ago, NPS was the second district in the state to implement a “Bring Your Own Device” policy (BYOD), going 1:1 for all students in 2010. Let me explain.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

They were going to allow students to bring their own device to the classroom to use in the course of their learning. But through a pilot program they discovered that the focus of their professional development around BYOD needed to not be on technology. The Authentic-Based Learning Classroom is one of fluidity.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

Tools for the modern classroom have significantly developed and expanded in recent years. Much of this has to do with fluctuating learning priorities where critical thinking and problem-solving skills for a future-ready, tech-savvy student body are given precedence. The Tools Of Mobile Learning. by TeachThought Staff.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

I completely agreed with him, but added that we could go farther, and that 'Just for Me' learning is now also achievable, through a number of emerging trends in learning and development. One trend is BYOD - bring your own device , which is happening in workplaces across the globe.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Assessing less to learn more. Kenneth Tam, Executive Director of Personalized Learning and Assessment at Curriculum Associates. By implementing effective strategies and technology, districts can successfully meet today’s growing demand for higher quality PD despite other constraints they may face.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 27, 2012

Schools are implementing BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies that allow students Wi-Fi access using their smartphones. The number of applications available for these devices is near endless too, making mobile devices one of the most versatile tools students can have in the classroom.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 20, 2015

One of education’s hottest buzzwords these days is g amification: the integration of games into classroom instruction to enhance student learning. Purposeful gamification can allow for personalized learning , increased student engagement , and greater creativity. ( What other tools do you use to gamify your lessons?

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2016

The Learning Counsel’s 2016 Digital Curriculum Strategy Survey and Assessment Tool is now available online. The survey tool was created to assist executives and curriculum and technology directors in assessing their readiness for a greater transition to digital curriculum and content. The survey was created for them.”.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2014

Updates Deadlines Calendar of Events Highlighted Recordings Conversations Kudos Updates Learning Revolution Partner Events. We''ve added events from our new partners this week: TL Chat, TICAL, ISTE, EdTechTalk, and Personalize Learning. To partner with the Learning Revolution, please contact Amy at admin@web20labs.com.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Future Ready has developed a common set of information, tools, and assessment, that are all available for free. The Future Ready Framework published on the website futureready.org is designed to help many people who are looking to make change concurrently.

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 24, 2015

Technology makes it easier to personalize every lesson for different students with tools like Books That Grow , an online, leveled reading platform, or Activate Instruction , a personalized learning “playlist” tool. This creates a more active learning experience for everyone. They feel empowered.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Future Ready has developed a common set of information, tools, and assessment, that are all available for free. Personalized learning and how technology can make the learning more personalized, is the focus for Future Ready initiatives that include collaborative leadership and also extend outside the classroom to community partnerships.

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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)? Are you ready to learn more? 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.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

” BYOD programs allow students to use their own technology (usually smartphone or tablet) in a classroom. BYOD is often seen as a way of solving budget concerns while increasing the authenticity of learning experiences , while critics point to the problems BYOD can cause for district IT, privacy concerns, and more.

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MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

The report notes, “This challenge is exacerbated by the fact that digital literacy is less about tools and more about thinking, and thus skills and standards based on tools and platforms have proven to be somewhat ephemeral.”. DEVELOPMENTS IN ED TECH.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

. “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” Today’s kids want to do real world work with real world tools. They want to be engaged in learning. However, technology is a tool and not a learning outcome. Professional Learning.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Amazing Resource August 11, 2012 by Elliotel from United States I have learned so much from them. A great PD tool on a variety of topics. A great place to learn new EdTech tools, and to build your PLN (Personal Learning Network)! tools in the classroom and much more. The podcast on BYOD is awesome!

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Learn more about YouTube Tools Every Teacher Should Know here: [link]. Amazing Resource August 11, 2012 by Elliotel from United States I have learned so much from them. A great PD tool on a variety of topics. A great place to learn new EdTech tools, and to build your PLN (Personal Learning Network)!

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Students rebel by learning the powerful ways authors convey meaning and affect their audience. AUTODESK TINKERCAD ( WWW.AUTODESK.COM ) Tinkercad is a simple, free online design tool used to create and print 3D models, as well as for building and testing electronics.

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Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 29, 2015

The forthcoming Horizon Report thinks BYOD is one of the two major tech trends for 2016. Personalized learning is winning a growing amount of attention, but no off-the-shelf tech solutions. Instead it seems to be a learning strategy, sometimes driven by state governments. Let’s see how this unfolds in 2016.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2022

During the edLeader Panel, “ Learn How to Unlock Personalized Learning and Student Engagement with Video Editing ,” the presenters explained what they look for in video software, how they use it, and why. So, what works for the second-grade math teacher must also have tools for the seventh-grade ELA instructor.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

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