Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

Check out what’s trending in EdTech news! For this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: Appreciating Teachers The "Tech" in EdTech Insights from Education Leaders Appreciating Teachers In case you missed it, May 8 – 12 was Teacher Appreciation Week! But EdTech is really two topics: education and technology.

EdTech 69

EdTech Gamification Internet Safety Trends 69

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Another way technology can be used to transform teaching and learning is by enhancing engagement and motivation. It can be leveraged to create interactive and immersive learning experiences that can help students stay engaged and motivated in the classroom.

Technology 483

Technology Learning Assessment Data 483

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2020

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2020. Social-emotional learning will remain a big focus, along with edtech driving personalized learning experiences and the growing potential of artificial intelligence and augmented reality.

EdTech 87

EdTech Professional Learning Trends Data 87

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. As a result, some teachers decide to stay in the classroom because missing out on that time with students is too difficult. Schools have been starting to provide time for PLCs, or professional learning communities.

Education 410

Education Learning Professional Learning Social Media 410

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Before she landed at Slack, Swanson was already a well-known figure in edtech. She began her career as a third-grade teacher, later served as director of technology for a school district, then directed a research department at BrightBytes, which helps K-12 administrators and school leaders align school spending with learning outcomes.

Professional Learning 108

Professional Learning Classroom Edcamps Learning 108

Edthena

MARCH 18, 2022

Host Kevin Hogan and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller spoke about how the AI Coach platform is transforming professional development for teachers, including how it can deliver “anytime anywhere professional development.” AI Coach Platform: When Edtech Concepts Become Practical Classroom Realities.

EdTech 98

EdTech Classroom Analysis Video 98

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Yet, with with the wide variety of edtech resources available, it can be difficult to know where to begin. 3P Learning works with over five million students and educators across the globe, providing online learning solutions in math, science and literacy. Teachers face initiative fatigue.

EdTech 151

EdTech Resources Advocacy Data 151

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Gaisford spoke about the State Educational Technology Directors Association and the EdTech Trends Report , which was created to track the impact of technology on education across the country. Mangum then took the floor to take the attendees back to 2016 and talked about the important edtech trends of that time.

Technology 78

Technology Common Core EdTech Trends 78

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

This esteemed crew will present the best new and hidden treasures of edtech, tailored for seamless integration into every classroom. The Campus Leader track will provide school-based leadership with professional learning focused on strategies to manage school sites, create innovative learning spaces and infuse emerging technologies.

EdTech 99

EdTech Industry Trends Strategy 99

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

At Common Sense Education, the edtech reviewers have seen it all. And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Below are some of Higgin’s favorites.

EdTech 40

EdTech Tools Symantec Classroom 40

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

This esteemed crew will present the best new and hidden treasures of edtech, tailored for seamless integration into every classroom. The Campus Leader track will provide school-based leadership with professional learning focused on strategies to manage school sites, create innovative learning spaces and infuse emerging technologies.

EdTech 89

EdTech Industry Trends Strategy 89

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. 3) the right blend of teachers and technology.

EdTech 178

EdTech Software Outcomes Chromebook 178

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Schools are thus faced with ensuring students are adept at engaging with digital tools in a manner that is both ethical and informed, regardless of their starting level of digital literacy or the extent of their technology access outside the classroom. “As What trends do you notice with your students about digital citizenship and well-being?

Digital Citizenship 185

Digital Citizenship Trends Technology Policies 185

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. Ken Shelton (African American Educator and Tech Strategist): I have had the opportunity to attend, speak at and even keynote a lot of conferences—particularly edtech ones—over the years. Here are our experiences.

Conference 161

Conference EdTech Digital Divide Personal Learning Network 161

Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

Differentiation in PD changes professional development into continuous professional learning, with teachers training at their own pace while collaborating with their peers at different levels of expertise. Read more: How edtech supports teacher work-life balance and wellbeing. Use microlearning .

LMS 427

LMS Training Survey Assessment 427

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

We asked 49 edtech executives to look into their crystal balls and share their thoughts about what will happen in 2019. As this movement gains traction, formative assessment tools will become critically important to the iterative process of maximizing the learning environment and customizing instruction to meet students’ needs.

EdTech 111

EdTech Edmentum Data Industry 111

Edsurge

MAY 14, 2018

According to the nonprofit, nonpartisan Learning Policy Institute (LPI), which has been closely following this crisis , nearly eight percent of U.S. Teachers cite a lack of administrative support, professional learning opportunities, time for planning and collaboration, and input into decision making as key reasons for their dissatisfaction.

EdTech 91

EdTech Company System Technology 91

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. When purposefully designed, augmented reality opens equitable pathways to deep student learning. Immersive learning isn’t just for students.

Technology 127

Technology Professional Learning Learning Personalized Learning 127

eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. When purposefully designed, augmented reality opens equitable pathways to deep student learning. Immersive learning isn’t just for students.

Technology 121

Technology Professional Learning Learning Personalized Learning 121

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Coalition partners are united in the goal of empowering tomorrow’s changemakers by connecting classroom learning to various sustainability themes. Challenge-Based Learning Informed by Partners : Delivering engaging, high-quality resources and learning experiences for students. Discovery, Inc.

Industry 97

Industry Education Trends Advocacy 97

Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

First-year teachers have a lot to think about, especially at the beginning of the school year: decorating their classroom, planning lessons and learning units, trying out different classroom-management techniques, and -- most importantly -- getting to know their students. Classroom management. Google Classroom.

EdTech 66

EdTech OER Tools Microsoft 66

EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

28, 2017— International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) CEO Richard Culatta says we’re at a tipping point when it comes to using technology in the classroom. ISTE offers the following top five trends to watch this school year: 1. Coding for All Students Coding is the international language of problem-solving.

Trends 67

Trends Digital Citizenship Professional Learning Facebook 67

Edthena

JANUARY 15, 2021

Principal walkthroughs are a strategy often used by school leaders and team leaders to sample instruction across multiple classroom environments. But even before Covid-19 upended our PD routines, organizing a walkthrough required the observer to block out an amount of time to see all classrooms in one go. Now you can find out.

Classroom 117

Classroom Guidelines Strategy Trends 117

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 10, 2018

For each challenge, you’ll find emerging trends and interesting practices League districts are implementing, as well as links to summaries and research-based tools aligned with the specific challenge. Districts are using technology tools in powerful ways to enhance student learning and engagement. Explore the Challenge Map.

Education 211

Education Trends Report Resources 211

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Recently, I had to educate myself on the current trends in helping students who are anxious, depressed, worried, or just need guidance about the future. Research note: As Wall (2021) indicates, there is a definite connection between trauma and student behavior as well as student learning. Learn More.

Course 487

Course Assessment Online Assessments Strategy 487

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Provide professional development opportunities to invest in your staff While the school district I lead in Florida has less than a 7 percent turnover year over year, a recent report by the RAND Corporation showed that teacher turnover rates across the nation grew to 10 percent in the 2021-22 school year.

Resources 111

Resources Strategy Blended Learning Trends 111

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2019

This program not only helps her preservice teachers learn while doing authentic work, but it helps teachers get help for their classrooms. For over 30 years, Advancement Courses has been a leader in professional development, providing expertly-crafted, classroom-applicable courses to thousands of teachers across the country.

Course 225

Course Company Twitter Trends 225

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Details for the program: The CTO Academy For K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs is a program to address the needs of education technology leaders who are new (less than four full years) to their CTO or Technology Leadership position or aspiring CTOs and EdTech leaders currently working in a technology department. Have a listen.

E-rate 101

E-rate Industry Accessibility EdTech 101

Edthena

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As a coach or school leader, you’re observing myriad classrooms and teaching practices. Inside our video coaching and professional learning platform, you can capture teacher proficiency on specific skills alongside your conversational feedback. Quantify that progress toward professional learning goals with Leveled Indicators.

Trends 98

Trends Data Video Professional Learning 98

EdNews Daily

JANUARY 30, 2019

Finally, educators can also connect with the brightest minds in education technology and learn from leading keynote speakers and education thought-leaders. At ISTE, everyone can connect with global leaders in the field, network, and learn about the hottest trends in education, innovation and the future.

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Conference Education EdTech Trends 100

edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

Finally, as with all new edtech, a successful rollout depends on having a well-thought-out plan. Kimber has been a classroom teacher, technology resource teacher, and is now the instructional technology coach for secondary schools for the School District of Pickens County. Can schools and districts add colors, logos, etc.?

Accessibility 41

Accessibility EdTech Secondary Elementary 41

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Through this work, we see powerful examples of innovation across education — from students creating their own virtual reality (VR) films, to researchers working with technology developers to improve edtech efficacy, to educators rethinking their own professional development with the use of micro-credentials.

Digital Divide 190

Digital Divide iPad EdTech Competency Based Learning 190

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Learning Engineers do not solely rely on data and algorithmic models to drive changes. Rather, they use these insights to inform what course corrections are needed in the classroom. This may sound intricate, even technical. But analyzing and acting on data is not new for teachers, who already make decisions and adjustments on the fly.

Learning 198

Learning Data Survey Training 198

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

The new lessons now available, which include a detailed accompanying educator guide, explore the importance of community connections in counteracting the rising trend of counterfeit drug use. DEA reports that in 2022 more than 9.5 million fake pills were seized, more than the previous two years combined. .

Resources 52

Resources Education Social Media Policies 52

Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

We have a lot of fun and share all kinds of fun ideas for using Google tools in the classroom. 16 Fantastic Podcasts for Teachers #edtech #edchat Click To Tweet. Here’s a handy guide from Digital Trends if you want to dig into the other options. The House of EdTech. The Creative Classroom. Hack Learning.

EdTech 78

EdTech Google Conference eBook 78

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2018

School leader, Jordan Silvestri and Kiddom representative, Melissa Giroux, describe what it takes for an edtech company to deliver the kind of personalized experience to its customers that teachers give to their students. An EdTech Startup that Actually Gets It. When I Buy Edtech Products, Our Teachers Don’t Use Them… What Do I Do?

Company 118

Company EdTech Common Core Assessment 118

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Listen to last week’s tech tools show about iPads in the Elementary Classroom with Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen. Billy Krakower’s Book: 140 Twitter Tips for Educators: Get Connected, Grow Your Professional Learning Network and Reinvigorate Your Career. edtech hashtag – https://twitter.com/search?q=%23edtech&src=typd&lang=en.

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Twitter Education Differentiated Instruction iPad 150