EdTechTeacher

MARCH 13, 2020

While it is safe to say that this is not an ideal time to introduce new edtech tools to students, educators may want to consider the role that audio can play in enhancing communication with their students during prolonged school closures. To create a podcast on Synth: Go to gosynth.com & login with Google or create an account.

Laptops 140

Laptops Chromebook Google LMS 140

TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Coupled with a variety of added benefits, each LMS comes with its own positives and negatives. Schoology is an LMS that has the visual appeal of a social media application like Facebook, which provides students with a platform they are comfortable in. Classroom isn’t a full-blown LMS. And which one do I choose?”.

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Schoology System Respondus Google 68

Edsurge

DECEMBER 25, 2017

From Google and Microsoft’s LMS-like collaboration system to Apple’s device manager, here’s a handy guide to all things Classroom. Tired Edtech Trends That Teachers Wish Would Retire: From the Floor of ISTE 2017 “I feel like everyone talks about blended learning, and no one really knows what it means.”

Khan Academy 76

Khan Academy EdTech LMS Trends 76

Saving Socrates

OCTOBER 1, 2014

I must say I resisted the Chromebook originally thinking it was just a fad. In fact, I''ve instructed my school to make their future purchases exclusively in Chromebooks and here''s why. Chromebooks average 7-8 hours (the Acer specifies 8.5 So, a student who uses Google''s LMS has it natively as well. I''m now fully sold.

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Chromebook Laptops LMS Software 65

techlearning

MAY 7, 2018

The collaborative nature of tools and the access to the Drive App Store gives Chromebooks a level of collaborative creation that is good enough for most. The Chromebook struggles are with the deeper levels of multimedia creation like video and audio. As an instructional device and set of tools, they also get the job done.

Microsoft 41

Microsoft Comparison Google LMS 41

Class Tech Integrate

DECEMBER 7, 2016

by Mickey McFetridge Many people who use iPads and Chromebooks in the classroom know about the app Seesaw. It can be used primarily as an LMS (Learning Management System), but many of its features allow alignment with the Transformation spectrum of the SAMR Model.

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Chromebook LMS Learning iPad 60

Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2022

She’s had early access to Google’s brand new Screencast app for Chromebooks. Screencast for Chromebooks (New App from Google). The new Chrome OS application by Google is called Screencast (Available for all Chromebooks running ChromeOS v. Explaining how to find and turn in assignments on the LMS being used.

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Classroom Chromebook Google Video 86

Fractus Learning

JULY 23, 2015

This can include carts, labs, cameras, iPads, Chromebooks, you name it. Google Apps for Education, Learning Management System (LMS), Student Information System (SIS), online education sites… For online education sites, do you have all usernames and passwords ? Review/create a procedure for “resource” check in/out. are functional.

EdTech 40

EdTech Laptops Tablets BYOD 40

The Electric Educator

AUGUST 8, 2018

Google Classroom is an essential tool for any teacher using Chromebooks or Google Drive as a teaching tool. Sowash - John is the author of the Chromebook Classroom and full time Google Education trainer. On the surface, classroom is a simple tool, but with a little creativity and ingenuity it can do some awesome things! Google Sites?

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Google Resources Classroom Moodle 85

EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Spark is a set of Chromebook-friendly and iPad-friendly creation apps and web-based tools. You can have some students take part in this workflow using iPads, others on Chromebooks, a few on Macs in a computer lab, and even students on an iPhone. You can share the link to the slide deck in Google Classroom or another LMS.

Adobe 80

Adobe Google Chromebook Strategy 80

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

ScreenPal , as a Chrome extension, integrates nicely with all the major LMS platforms. It can also be added to Chromebooks! If audio feedback sounds like an even better option, try using Mote. Better yet might be video feedback. One great new tool that Susan learned about was an app called The Novel Effect.

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Tools Libraries Conference LMS 89

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Google Classroom, which is a core app within G Suite for Education, is reminiscent of learning management systems like Schoology or Blackboard or Canvas—but is free for any educator and works on Chromebooks, iPads and other mobile devices. For many of our staff, I look at this as an initial toe dip into LMS.”. Core Features.

Microsoft 143

Microsoft Google Classroom Schoology 143

techlearning

AUGUST 10, 2018

Google Classroom is an essential tool for any teacher using Chromebooks or Google Drive as a teaching tool. Sowash - John is the author of the Chromebook Classroom and full time Google Education trainer. John is the author of The Chromebook Classroom and founder of the Google Certification Academy. Google Sites?

Google 41

Google Resources Classroom Moodle 41

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Spark is a set of Chromebook-friendly and iPad-friendly creation apps and web-based tools. You can have some students take part in this workflow using iPads, others on Chromebooks, a few on Macs in a computer lab, and even students on an iPhone. You can share the link to the slide deck in Google Classroom or another LMS.

Adobe 58

Adobe Google Chromebook Video 58

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Market data and services firm MDR has updated a wide-ranging survey it last fielded in 2018 about teachers and tech, and the resulting report, “How 2020 Shifted Perceptions of Technology in the Classroom,” illustrates how COVID-19’s disruptions have upended some edtech trends and accelerated others.

EdTech 166

EdTech LMS Survey Classroom 166

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

So is it almost like somebody’s in Google Classroom, and the doc is like a page or a webpage you would have in your LMS? Vicki: OK, so is it like… I learned to use a learning management system. And i’ll have these long pages. Or are kids actually editing and writing on the page? How Do HyperDocs compare to a Learning Management System.

Google 264

Google Company Twitter Flipped Classroom 264

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2017

So what happens is a teacher would put out what they call a grid, they can either do that via website or an app and they will create a grid that they can push out to their students via whatever LMS that the teacher is using. It could be Google Classroom, it could be Schoology, it could be Blackboard, it could also be Microsoft OneNote.

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Comparison Schoology Tools Video 273

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2019

The website offers videos (on instruction, classroom management, edtech, advice, and more), podcasts, free materials, and lots more through their Teachers Pay Teachers store. He specializes in everything Google and Chromebook for teachers and administrators but has been known to cover other topics as well. FreeTech4Teachers.

Social Media 171

Social Media Adobe Conference Training 171

edWeb.net

MARCH 23, 2023

The framework provides a guide for effective collaboration across EdTech and special education. For example, will students need touch-screen Chromebooks or another adapted or modified device? Lead virtual tech tips sessions (how to use a new tool in the LMS or organize a Google Drive, for example).

Accessibility 77

Accessibility Assistive Technology Guidelines EdTech 77

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Read more: 6 Awesome examples of EdTech for the visually impaired student. For example, Chromebooks have their own settings menu with accessibility features, while Apple continues to pave the way with its innovative assistive technology practices.

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Accessibility Assistive Technology E-rate BYOD 525

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2016

Digital devices include PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, and Surface Tablets. Many school Learning Management Systems (LMS) include native class calendars (such as CanaryFlow and Otus ). Often, they are part of the school’s LMS. This is my list, culled from dozens of conversation with my edtech colleagues.

Tools 150

Tools Classroom Flipped Classroom LMS 150

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2019

The second includes the “platform” players—Schoology, itslearning, Canvas, and other LMS-like platforms. But widespread usage—which I define as the majority of K-12 teachers using a district-adopted LMS every day—is elusive. Now there’s a large and growing edtech investment industry. Venture funding was scarce.

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Industry Edmodo Pearson Instructional Materials 79

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Blackboard Ally is an accessibility solution that helps make digital class content in a learning management system (LMS) more accessible for all learners. Ally is designed to integrate with a school district’s existing LMS and automatically runs class materials through an accessibility checklist that looks for common accessibility issues.

Tools 72

Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 72

Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Google Classroom can be used for so much more than just your traditional classroom LMS. She’s had early access to Google’s brand-new Screencast app for Chromebooks. Here are 10 Reasons to Think Before You Share Photos of Children Online. 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic]. Kasey has been keeping a secret!

Google 95

Google eBook Assessment OER 95

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Read more: How to create an LMS training program for schools: A step by step guide [INFOGRAPHIC]. Are you planning to implement a 1:1 program with iPads or Chromebooks? Do you want them to know the school LMS inside out? Read more: 3 reasons why you should use a school LMS to deliver PD for teachers. The takeaway.

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Training How To LMS Analysis 402

Marketplace K-12

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Learning management systems, personalized learning, and emerging ed-tech products are among the topics at this year's conference sponsored by the Software & Information Industry Association.

Trends 40

Trends Company Industry Software 40

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

D2L EMERALD RELEASE ( www.D2L.com ) D2L launches its Emerald Release — the newest version of its Brightspace LMS — which provides a social, mobile-friendly teaching and learning experience for people around the world. published a new report which addresses latest trends in EdTech in the U.S. K-12 market. Spectrum Industries Inc.

Tools 60

Tools Robotics Edmentum Software 60

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As we examine current events and issues on technology in the classroom, it helps to take a look at what education looks like in 2024 and where it will go in the future—and there are plenty of edtech updates and K-12 news to track. Laptops and Chromebooks are not new, but they have a strong spot in many K-12 classrooms today.

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Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 100

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Investor Fred Wilson on “ Chromebooks in K–12.” A Techcrunch op-ed : “Why edtech can’t grow as much as healthtech.” ” From the EdTech Researcher blog : “ Project Based Learning as Mindset.” Google has also rebranded Google Apps for Education as G Suite for Education.

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

” I look forward to the opinion pieces on how Workplace by Facebook will replace the LMS. ” “ Chromebooks destroyed Apple in back-to-school shopping,” says MarketWatch. Via Techcrunch : “ Workplace by Facebook opens to sell enterprise social networking to the masses.” Or something.

Education 40

Education lynda.com Knewton E-rate 40

Hack Education

MAY 11, 2018

“ Chromebooks are ready for your next coding project,” says the Google blog. LMS-maker Fuse Universal has raised $20 million from Eight Roads Ventures. And on a side note, this article in Edsurge (penned by an investor) on “ Where Edtech and Its Investors Miss the Mark ” is a thing to behold. Thanks GDPR!)

Education 42

Education Company Robotics Report 42

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Perhaps this will help the Grovo fellows: “Tips for Landing an Edtech Gig – From the EdSurge Jobs Team.” Via Techcrunch : “As Chromebook sales soar in schools, Apple and Microsoft fight back.” ” Google announces more updates to its pseudo-LMS, Google Classroom. ” (Wow. ” Shrug.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

“ Cory Reid , who previously ran two edtech companies – Instructure and MasteryConnect – as their chief executive, has landed a new gig at Tyton Partners,” says Edsurge , failing to disclose that it shares investors with MasteryConnect. ” – data about LMS adoption from Mindwire Consulting’s Phil Hill.

Education 44

Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Or rather, their interest wasn’t in the features of the new LMS. That is to say, there are really just a handful of pivots you can make in ed-tech: become an OPM or become an LMS or try to market yourself as both.). The LMS isn’t the only platform in education to be sure. Truly some stellar reporting, Mike.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

AUGUST 26, 2016

Via Education Week : “Parent Advocacy Group Warns of Ed-Tech ‘Threats’ ” Via PC World : “Why Google plans to stop supporting your Chromebook after five years.” ” Edutechnica has new data on LMS trends , including installations and migrations.

Education 40

Education Khan Academy MOOC Company 40