Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. As I ponder these changes, I find it both fascinating and essential to articulate the characteristics that now define a modern classroom. The concept of a 21st-century classroom has evolved significantly.

Classroom 120

Classroom Khan Academy E-rate Internet Safety 120

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2019

Many districts (unintentionally, of course) put hardware in place with the expectation that it will solve a particular problem, without understanding the proper way to implement and support the technology. That’s what we’re trying to focus on here in Alabama: meeting and supporting classroom needs. We see many questions about E-rate.

E-rate 355

E-rate Policies Meeting EdTech 355

Neo LMS

JULY 4, 2017

In this final post of the mini series we’ll explore the technologies available to help turn your face-to-face (F2F) class into an online course. Obviously technology plays a huge role in translating your content into an online course. Turning your F2F class into an online course: the LMS Cloud-based.

Course 208

Course LMS E-rate System 208

Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

It sounds improbable since there is only one teacher in the classroom and many students with different abilities, interests, etc. . Here are the main ILP tools teachers can rely on to personalize learning in and beyond the classroom: 1. E-books, studies, and essays. Competency-based learning. Literature-related articles.

Personalized Learning 298

Personalized Learning Competency Based Learning Learning Learning Analytics 298

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity. Which is better: Online learning vs. classroom learning? Online learning vs. classroom learning research continues to fuel discussions within educational circles, policymakers, and communities.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Classroom Learning E-rate 52

EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Gone are the chalkboards and allergy-inducing erasers of old classrooms. Opponents argue digital media is distracting and can worsen classroom performance — but others believe forbidding digital media could hinder the performance of students who learn better with technology. Why Digital Media Matters in the Modern Classroom.

Classroom 176

Classroom Laptops E-rate Social Media 176

Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

Practicing SEL skills also leads to better relationships in the classroom and with colleagues. Of course, higher salaries, and hiring more teachers, nurses, librarians, school counselors and psychologists would alleviate some of the problems educators face. When educators become exhausted, schools may see high rates of absenteeism.

E-rate 130

E-rate Training Course Classroom 130

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The foundation to Aldine Independent School District ’s recent massive technology and classroom upgrades was cemented by first supporting teachers and administrators. Five years ago, we had minimal technology in our classrooms,” Nguyen Bui, the district’s executive director of technology innovation and initiatives, said during a Feb.

E-rate 189

E-rate Chromebook EdTech Training 189

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

At the same time, innovative education leaders and classroom teachers are engaging, motivating, and nurturing students to develop mindsets for college and career readiness and lifelong learning, and they are supporting social and emotional development. school and library to the internet. Access Resources.

Digital Learning 321

Digital Learning E-rate Learning Mobility 321

Neo LMS

APRIL 28, 2016

How interactive videos can impact classroom learning. But you should take this with a grain of salt, as interactive videos may not be the perfect solution for every classroom; at least not yet. But you should take this with a grain of salt, as interactive videos may not be the perfect solution for every classroom; at least not yet.

Video 158

Video Classroom Course Elementary 158

Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

To better understand how using technology can create equity in schools, we’ll outline how technology creates more equitable situations in the classroom. One of the most straightforward ways that technology contributes to equity in schools is ensuring that every student has access to learning materials, even outside of the classroom.

Accessibility 335

Accessibility Technology E-rate Data 335

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

While vendors and e-learning service providers promote microlearning as an off-the-shelf solution to be used like a genie’s lamp to solve all the learning and development issues in your organization, they fail to understand that microlearning is not a technological solution—it is a learning strategy. Would anyone understand it?

LMS 178

LMS E-rate Training Survey 178

Neo LMS

MAY 28, 2020

A version of this post was originally published in the April 2020 E-Learning Supplement of Education Today. And for those that already have some experience with the flipped classroom, things are already a lot easier. Of course, evaluating all resources and deciding how to make the most of them is also important. Challenging.

LMS 334

LMS Learning E-rate Gamification 334

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an important group of subjects that are in high demand — not just in classrooms, but in the job market as well. In the upcoming decade, STEM jobs will grow at almost double the rate of all other jobs. Technology & Engineering.

STEM 249

STEM Technology E-rate Adobe 249

EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Guest article written by Dr. Mark E. And the activity doesn’t have to include marathon running: Just getting up from a seated position can trigger an 8% uptick in heart rate, flooding the brain with much-needed nourishment to recall — not to mention critically examine — information and instructions. seated) to an active experience.

How To 213

How To E-rate Guidelines Study 213

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 2, 2020

Kim and the district leadership team began strategically using E-rate Category 2 funds for the Wi-Fi network upgrade. They provided a sounding board for questions and helped his staff chart the best course of action. Digital learning in every classroom, every day. Steps to success.

Digital Learning 93

Digital Learning E-rate BYOD Secondary 93

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In the previous posts on this topic our examination found that technology can and does help when it comes to improving completion rates , reducing tuition costs and helping universities to bridge the revenue gap. Almost half of all Ontario secondary school teachers report using YouTube or video elements in their classrooms.

Secondary 300

Secondary LMS E-rate Dropout 300

Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

The post How to Find the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Finding the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom! The App Store is NOT the best place to find apps for your classroom. The best way to find apps is to connect and learn from other teachers using apps in their classroom. Elementary.

How To 74

How To E-rate Classroom iPad 74

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

In Arizona, the House Education Committee introduced HB2421 , a bill allowing for schools to create distance learning courses. According to the proposal, a school may apply for a “reimbursement fee” to cover the cost of the course, to be collected from the school district or charter where students are enrolled. Jennifer E.

Broadband 148

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 148

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Today’s students see themselves as digital natives , the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers. We’ve seen more investment in classroom technologies , with students now equipped with school-issued iPads and access to e-textbooks. But we’ve found that’s not necessarily true.

E-rate 211

E-rate Learning Smartphone Tablets 211

Graphite Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

So you want to stream a movie, TV show, or documentary as part of a lesson in your classroom? But you probably have a lot of questions: Will my district allow me to show movies in my classroom? How does copyright law apply to schools and classrooms? What are the best video streaming services for schools?

Video 90

Video Classroom Digital Citizenship Libraries 90

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Online learning has come a long way since its early champions saw it as a supplement to classroom learning. And while online learning has more than proven itself to be both an alternative to and complementary offering for traditional classroom instruction, some misconceptions still persist. Dispelling the myths about virtual learning.

E-rate 100

E-rate Learning Trends Industry 100

Hapara

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Check out the following websites to find textbooks for your school, district or classroom. Search results will give a star rating for a peer review and a user rating to help you find high-quality materials. TextBookGo is a website that has free e-textbooks that teachers and students can download. Core Knowledge.

OER 130

OER E-rate Hapara Libraries 130

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention. RCCC’s e-Text initiative has saved students up to 50 percent on the cost of their course materials, and has increased classroom engagement and retention.

Data 60

Data E-rate Course Tablets 60

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Over the course of three days, meeting attendees collaborated in working groups on topics like competency-based education, personalized learning, and maker research. They also identified new partnerships they will continue with researchers, companies, and fellow League districts. ” During a keynote address at the meeting, Dr.

Accessibility 120

Accessibility E-rate Dropout Meeting 120

TeacherCast

JANUARY 27, 2022

As we learned about when planning the EdTech Integration Plan, the Strategic Plan is the district blueprint that not only gives the district a vision for what should be happening in classrooms but why it is important for students to be taught a certain way. The first way that courses are listed is by application.

Survey 88

Survey E-rate Course Assessment 88

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

In our first installment of this podcast series last month, I shared the scene from a digital media course where I saw students watching sports highlights on YouTube during a lecture, shopping for beds on Facebook marketplace and playing video games on their iPhones as the professor did his thing on stage. So they wanted us to be gracious.

Laptops 199

Laptops Smartphone Course E-rate 199

TeacherCast

JANUARY 27, 2022

As we learned about when planning the EdTech Integration Plan, the Strategic Plan is the district blueprint that not only gives the district a vision for what should be happening in classrooms but why it is important for students to be taught a certain way. The first way that courses are listed is by application.

Survey 88

Survey E-rate Course Assessment 88

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, a professor might have to toggle between a learning management system ( LMS) for grading, an e-reader that delivers the textbook, a platform used to present information in class, an app that helps with student participation and a homework solution for out-of-class assignments.

Trends 131

Trends EdTech E-rate LMS 131

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

You don’t need special training staff with professional skills, you just need to make sure that the people you choose are excited about this, that they are willing to invest the time, and of course that they know the product very well. What classroom technology have they used so far. What is their grade level and specialization.

LMS 188

LMS Training How To Survey 188

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

More than two decades ago, when I was hired at Stevens Institute of Technology, as dean of web-based distance learning—a quaint title for what is now known as online learning—few tools were available to help faculty migrate their on-campus courses online. Sink or swim. All you need is your imagination.”

Online Learning 129

Online Learning MOOC Learning Coursera 129

Learning with 'e's

MAY 18, 2020

There is a race to develop new methods of health care, vaccines, medicines and of course, new social rules and civic responsibility. Perhaps they still see it as a poor substitute, or a second rate method of teaching. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's. In a time of crisis, we all try to cope in any way we can.

Online Learning 69

Online Learning E-rate Learning Conference 69

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

Same for Matific, which gives students math practice tailored to their skill level, and Edgenuity, which develops online courses. Edgenuity boasts that the first case study in its long list of “success stories” shows how 10th grade students using its program “demonstrated more than an eightfold increase in pass rates on state math tests.”.

Company 145

Company Pearson E-rate Software 145

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

He also knew that the notion of introducing what he called “learning engineers” would face resistance from faculty convinced they already knew perfectly well what they were doing in their classrooms. “A Today, students frequently work in digital environments to read course materials, take tests and complete assignments.

Education 216

Education Learning Software Knewton 216

Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

Alternatively, your child could spend anywhere between one to six days per week at your local Amazon Learning Center—possibly branded to match the local public school district’s name and colors—where they get to choose from hundreds, no, thousands of courses to build a personalized schedule.

Education 218

Education Company E-rate Industry 218

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 11, 2017

This handy free Google Docs add-on tracks things like: time spent writing, spelling-grammar-and punctuation error rates and pulls it into a clear graphical view in your teacher dashboard. I had a special education classroom, and I was the Gen Ed teacher. Lee Ann: Of course all of those were keystones in our classroom.

Google 175

Google Digital Badges Tools E-rate 175

Linways Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Let’s see how ICTs enable the implementation of the abovementi oned components of personalized learning in the classroom. The complete data on students’ progress including multiple-choice tests results, portfolios, works in progress, feedback from classroom performances, etc. Using ICTs for assessment of learning.

Education 81

Education E-rate Mobility Assessment 81