Teacher Tech

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

We Can and Must Do Better with Our EdTech Use Andy Losik blogged on a report on how Chromebooks are being utilized. The chart from the report in Andy’s post shows that the majority of use […]. The post Chromebooks: We Can and Must Do Better appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Interactive whiteboards hang in place of chalkboards, students use Chromebooks in the classroom and schools are investing in emerging technologies such as virtual reality. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out what experts are saying will be the top tech trends of 2019. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 12/13/2018 - 11:11. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. The report, which surveyed 1,200 teachers in 16 countries, found that laptops still aid teaching better than any other form of technology. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

More often than not, new classroom technology is implemented in conjunction with, rather than instead of, more traditional classroom tools, according to a new report from Cambridge International , which is based on an online survey of nearly 20,000 teachers and students (ages 12–19) from 100 countries. Smartphones Are Not Universal in K–12.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

There are very few studies being done on the overall effectiveness of edtech interventions,” The Tech Edvocate reports. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Investing in the wrong technology too quickly can lead to extremely risky situations. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 27, 2017

Zeynep Tufekci shares her experiences more broadly (beyond education) in this provocative talk from June 2016: I’ll be spending some time later this week with friends and colleagues at the EdTech Efficacy Research Academic Symposium and look forward to the dialogue. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 17 Edition).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

on Tuesday, Adam Henderson began receiving a flood of reports from across his district’s 17 schools saying their Chromebook devices were no longer working. wow, our district just lost enrollment on most of our student #chromebooks. ksdedtech #edtech. chromebook #chromebooks #google #chromeos. —

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Securly

JUNE 13, 2016

We will demystify the Google Apps for Education Admin Console , providing you with the tools to successfully optimize your school’s 1:1 program and edtech experience. Taken from Best Practices to Shape & Secure Your 1:1 Program for Chromebooks. Keep browser history turned ON for a complete report of online student activity.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how web filters keep K—12 students safe. For example, schools investing in a one-to-one Chromebook initiative will not need to worry about installation concerns that come from legacy equipment that is not cloud-based. . Cloud Solutions Offer IT Teams Scalability and Management. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future. One such tool, Relay by Lightspeed Systems, helped Galway Central School District in New York stay alert to unsafe internet browsing on students’ Chromebooks, Nate Millerwurst, a network analyst, told EdTech. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Here are three different areas of connectivity K–12 IT teams may want to consider when deciding how to configure their schools’ networks: MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are preparing their infrastructures for IoT integration! It depends on your learning goals, according to EducationSuperHighway. Everyday 1:1 Technology Use.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

For example, if teachers bring in one-to-one Chromebooks , but use them only for typing class, the technology could quickly become stale, Welcome explains. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how to orchestrate a digital transformation in your school. EDTECH: As an education technology consultant and speaker, what is your main message?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Now, every middle school student will have an assigned Chromebook , and every high school student will have an assigned Dell PC that can convert to a tablet. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning has developed in K–12 over the years. Marquita Brown is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K-12. by Marquita Brown.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Frank Smith 51 percent of device sales in K–12 are for Chromebooks, according to a new sales report.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Reports went to an assistant principal or dean at each school, on to the child’s counselor, and then the parents were contacted, all very rapidly,” says Lenon Harvey, PCSD’s director of information services. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how web filters keep students safe! Alerts Help Schools Protect Students and Data. At what age?

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

MAY 7, 2021

One that really caught my attention: starting with Chrome version 90, the Chrome OS for Chromebooks will now include a built-in screen capture and recording tool called (wait for it) Screen Capture! I'm happy to report that Screen Capture seems stable and works as advertised. Sowash's website Chromebook Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: How K–12 schools can make modern learning environments a reality. A Bloomberg report found that only 35 percent of employers are confident that new hires will have the soft skills they need to succeed on the job. . What Is SEL? JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 and share your SEL experiences. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 27, 2016

In a report entitled, “ Technology in Education: Global Trends, Universe Spend and Market Outlook , “ FutureSource consulting projected that edtech spending worldwide will hit $19 billion dollars by 2018, up from $13 billion when measured in 2013.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Would there be books, Chromebooks , interactive screens , comfortable chairs? MORE FROM EDTECH: What is a modern learning environment and why do teachers like it? Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 09/24/2018 - 12:00. Imagine the perfect learning environment for your students.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Companies are responding with tech solutions: As part of Google ’s announcement of the Acer Chromebook 10 , the company introduced a new “locked mode,” allowing teachers to l ock students’ screens on managed Chromebooks. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Digital Promise

MAY 22, 2019

In my school, many students don’t know what edtech is, let alone have access to the resources edtech could provide. If I could effectively integrate edtech into schools, I would first identify where edtech products could enhance or transform my education. How to overcome the challenges of equitable technology use.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

“There’s no question that a district should monitor online activity, but the technology raises other questions,” CoSN Board Secretary Donna Williamson told EdTech in an interview. What responsibility do you have to report students’ online behavior to parents? How do you determine what you filter and flag? At what age?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools are using technology solutions to mitigate poor student behavior! Educators can report the behavior of individual students through their mobile devices or Chromebooks by using behavior codes, which can be personalized to fit the needs of the school. . by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

Personalized learning tools such as Chromebooks or online learning modules are well positioned to make productive use of students’ time , allowing teachers to utilize their time for meetings with small groups and individuals. Many test providers offer reports on performance at both the class and the student levels.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 14, 2016

Frank Smith Windows devices were the top seller globally, despite facing pressure from Chromebooks in the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

When classroom and media center design is “driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” it can move teaching practices forward, Tom Murray, the director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, recently told EdTech. . These spaces are also great for students who prefer to work individually. .

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how K-12 schools can balance privacy and security protocols. The cloud-based platform makes it easy to filter inappropriate content on all devices , Dover says, and to receive detailed reports on student searches and site visits. Monitoring Technologies Alert Harpeth Hall When Students Are at Risk.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

In a recent study from educational nonprofit Project Tomorrow , nearly 62 percent of teachers reported using video games in their classrooms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are building their esports programs. The same goes for Chromebooks. A majority of educators agree that video games can help K–12 learning.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. As districts became more in tune with these issues in 2015, the move to Chromebooks continued to grow. Commit to Ensuring Equity in Access and Opportunity.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

At the end of the day, edtech can feel like one more thing on a teacher’s plate. Edtech initiatives that reduce teachers to the role of facilitator often overlook the important role the teacher plays in activating rich learning experiences for students. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

K–12 schools transitioning to a connected classroom model should be focusing on four key aspects, or the “four C’s” of learning , to create a successful learning environment, according to a Cisco report on using technology in the classroom. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

For now, about 48 percen t of the teachers and students who responded to a 2018 report about classroom technology from Cambridge International reported using a desktop computer in schools. The rate of desktop computer use was highest in the U.S., at 75 percent. say they use notebook computers at home to complete homework. .

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Not surprisingly, Forbes reported that the highest paid YouTube star of 2018 was 7 year-old Ryan of the Ryan Toyreviews Channel. Students can edit their videos with Open Shot , ClipChamp , iMovie, WeVideo (recommended for Chromebooks), Splice (iOS) and VidEditor (Android). Students of all ages enjoy producing their own videos.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah LaCrosse shares six edtech ideas science teachers can start using today to improve learning and excite students about science. 6 Super Science Edtech Ideas. So by having them use that camera and use slow-motion and use annotation, you’re just focusing them back on the fact that science is visual and I need to report what I see.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out opportunities for schools to apply for personalized learning funding! MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about adaptive learning tools teachers are using in their classrooms! MORE FROM EDTECH: See how adaptive learning is driving change in K–12 education! integrated with HP Chromebooks.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2018

For example, at Beekmantown Central School District in New York, teachers have Chromebook training time during the spring, before their students receive their notebooks, giving teachers more time to familiarize themselves with the new tech. . This usually leads to an evident lack of student engagement, Tabaldo explains. by Eli Zimmerman.

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