eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Today’s educators are looking to Chromebooks , smartphones and maker spaces to enhance their teaching. In response, students are also choosing the devices they want to use for learning, and why shouldn’t they? Giving students the choice of how to access learning technology makes them more likely to actually want to use it.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

That can leave parents and educators feeling a sense of anxiety about technology and kids, even as more schools use iPads and Chromebooks and other tech in classrooms. That guest is Lisa Guernsey, director of the teaching, learning and tech program at New America, a nonpartisan think tank. What do we know from developmental science?

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There is no box

MARCH 11, 2015

We are 1:1 Chromebooks 3-6th with a 6th grade 1:1 take home starting next year. We are also piloting tablets (iPads and nexus 7) and chromebooks in K-2. We currently have 7 flexible learning pilot classrooms, expanding to even more next year. Great things are happening in Union School District! Announce'

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Earlier this month, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released their report, The Broadband Imperative II: Equitable Access for Learning. In it, education leaders advocate strongly for policymakers to increase broadband internet access in support of student learning. Vrain Valley Schools.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 8, 2016

Create a shared vision for what teaching and learning should look like three to five years down the road. Work collaboratively to answer the question, “What do we want teaching and learning to look like in our classrooms in three to five years?”. So how should a district go about choosing a particular device?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

on Corippo is the Chief Innovation Officer for CUE, leading CUE’s professional learning throughout California and Nevada. Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the country. Every week day you’ll learn powerful practical ways to be a more remarkable teacher today. Jon Corippo.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The software provides a combination of simple classroom control tools, student safety features and network administration tools to help New York schools deliver effective digital learning environments. We’re delighted that they have recognized the value we provide to schools.

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There is no box

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Unfortunately, the above numbers always represented a significant increase in most district’s technical support staffing levels and sadly more telling, in my opinion even these levels really aren’t sufficient to properly support a Future Ready, 21st Century Learning Organization (also known as schools in the year 2015).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

But the increasingly sophisticated technologies that people have come to rely on should not absolve personal responsibility for learning how to spell, write or communicate, says Dave Eggers. Learn More at www.destinationsacademy.com/school-districts. And their growing presence in the classroom is especially cause for concern. “I

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

Since education has been focusing more on adapting itself to its students, rather than students learning to adapt to its educators, there’s never been a better time to re-examine strategies ranging from classroom pedagogy to campus-wide technology initiatives.

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 9, 2017

I am just so passionate about what I learn about and the future possibilities I see that I come across sometimes as being a techno-fanatic. Right now I am über excited about two things: Next generation chromebooks with touchscreen and the ability to run android apps. I do get passionate about that, sometimes to a fault.

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Tech Helpful

JUNE 16, 2019

Learning how to think computationally allows users to get the most of their tools. In a tech-rich environment, this looks like teaching students coding, or introducing them to spreadsheet functions to analyze data, or using 3D printers to create models for learning different components in order to answer a bigger problem.

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Adam Welcome

MAY 22, 2016

In his recent blog post “An unknown future? Prepare students with these timeless skills” , Matt Miller, author of Ditch That Textbook , wrote about five things students can do that will make students more “future ready” no matter what the future throws at them! Learn more about BreakoutEDU and how to get started here.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 29, 2016

Each January, thousands travel to Orlando, Florida to take part in the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), one of the nation’s best edtech related learning opportunities for educators. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 3, 2017

In this podcast, Tom shares the research and highlights, some of which are included in the book Learning Transformed that he co-authored with Eric Sheninger. He’s the co-author of Learning Transformed. Research Finding #1: (What Works) Learning must be Interactive. Enter the book giveaway contest.). thomascmurray.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The post FREE Google Lesson Plans for Teachers and Students – SULS087 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. These are ready-to-go, asynchronous lessons that will help your students gain future-ready skills. Watch this short video to learn how! Learn from Anywhere (for students). Capstone Projects.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

Despite myriad challenges schools faced during the pandemic, many will come out of it with richer approaches to teaching and learning. Initiatives include: Building an outdoor restroom to provide expanded outdoor learning. Establishing summer academies to address unfinished learning and learners’ social-emotional status.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Mackey Pendergrast described this process as a combination of “plumbing and poetry,” with the district’s technology infrastructure serving as the plumbing, and the poetry being comprised of teaching and learning, which these days increasingly includes the use of computers and online access.

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