Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Walker, Teacher, writer at EduGeeksClub shares her impressions about the book: “The content of the book is essentially adapted for those who just start learning Google Classroom and for those who need to teach it to others.”. Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. Who Owns the Learning?: by Alan November.

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Khan Academy Common Core Trends Digital Citizenship 248

eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Keep reading to discover the meaning of some of the most common trends in Edtech. Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Blended learning combines traditional, in-person learning with digital learning, so that students can experience both forms.

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Trends MOOC Differentiated Instruction Gamification 97

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Even with an outdated model, we have still found ways to provide innovative pathways to unleash a passion for learning among our students. This is the control fostered by administration and teachers as to how learning should, and will, be structured. In the end students have taken ownership of their learning.

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Common Core Industry Outcomes System 302

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

but should be) – SULS0148 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Rich Dixon, Senior Director of Innovative Learning at H?para. para We provide teachers with tools to build flexible, personalized digital learning environments so they can power awesome learning. . but should be).

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OER Resources Common Core Digital Badges 93

Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2018

Project-based learning , as we have often examined in this blog, is a powerful way to not only impart information, by exploration, but has the added advantage of stimulating and developing a range of other skills and habits such as communication, creativity, curiosity, confidence and collaboration.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Education Specialist, Digital Teaching & Learning, Utah State Board of Education; Nancy Mangum, Director of Learning Partnerships, Leading EDge Learning; Theresa Gibson, Director of Operations, Leading EDge Learning; and Darren Hudgins, Founder and CEO, Think Do Thrive.

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Technology Common Core EdTech Trends 74

Digital Promise

JUNE 8, 2017

To help accomplish their vision – that every students get not just to but through college – Brooklyn Lab leverages Cortex, a digital learning platform where student data and work can be accessed by students, teachers, parents, and administrators alike. Mastery of Rigorous Standards.

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Common Core Academic Standards Data Assessment 148

The Web20Classroom

MAY 10, 2017

The use of digital learning spaces has exploded in use in classrooms nearly everywhere. Through Learning Management Systems (LMS) many educators are moving to put content online and extend learning beyond the four walls and beyond the school day.

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Blended Learning Classroom LMS Groups 289

eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Keep reading to discover the meaning of some of the most common trends in Edtech. Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Blended learning combines traditional, in-person learning with digital learning, so that students can experience both forms.

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Trends MOOC Differentiated Instruction Gamification 52

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

As someone who has dedicated her career to making the world a better place through the education of our children, I was excited to learn that tablets and computers are nearly commonplace in elementary school classrooms across the nation. Does the digital program feature a variety of curricular activities across multiple subjects?

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Tablets EdTech Common Core Software 77

Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

A venture capital firm backed in part by retired NBA basketball superstar Kobe Bryant is making its first-ever education investment in an online tutoring company for Chinese children who want to learn English. The company offers one-on-one English language instruction with curricula based on the Common Core State Standards.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card—A novel that conceptualizes a variety of game-based learning mechanics.

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Game-Based Learning Learning EdTech Study 139

edWeb.net

AUGUST 10, 2015

With the new Common Core State Standards, many educators have questions about how to provide math activities for students who are performing below grade level while simultaneously addressing the Common Core State Standards. Follow us on Twitter @edWebnet to learn about upcoming webinars and special events!

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Common Core iPad Digital Learning Professional Learning 40

The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 24, 2015

All the content is Common Core aligned so you can be sure its high-quality and timely. More Instructional Materials-In additional to all this there are flashcards, lesson plans, assessments and other materials that can truly make your digital learning a complete experience. And these can be included in a Flexbook too!

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BYOD Common Core Instructional Materials Android 100

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2016

Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, has launched Gale Interactive: Science , a new digital science resource available now for schools. Gale Interactive: Science is really a complete learning solution for them as it combines reference and periodical content with interactive sessions to aid in project-based teaching and learning.”.

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Common Core Flipped Classroom Learning Future Ready 40

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Because the Common Core calls for us to teach students how to “use technology, including the internet, to produce and publish writing,” educators can teach kids about copyright as they teach the Common Core writing standards.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Video Resources 81

Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

As w/ the previous year''s list, more and more mobile apps are making the list as mobile learning continues to be the rising trend in education. However, that''s not to say that there isn''t a good amount of websites and Learning Management Systems showing up as well. Also, a nice place to find Common Core aligned lesson plans.

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Game-Based Learning Common Core iPad Mobility 74

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

at no charge, the 36-page guide includes “7 Tips to Your Collaborative Classroom Makeover,” which discusses how teachers can arrange their classroom to promote more collaborative learning. All lessons meet the Common Core State Standards, include tips, and can be used with or without educational technology.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 17, 2022

The mother’s voice primes a baby’s brain to learn (or communicate). However, this verbal communication is very different from learning to read. Over time, our brains evolve by using what is learned in spoken language to read and write. Scarborough’s Reading Rope. Watch the Recording. Join the Community.

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Common Core EdTech Professional Learning Digital Learning 76

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2015

Is Your School District’s Network Prepared for 21st Century Digital Learning? Build and deploy a consistent network infrastructure that supports BYOD/1:1, Common Core and online testing, advanced multimedia requirements, improves network flexibility, and supports specialized education requirements.

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BYOD Common Core Digital Learning Education 40

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Despite their use of technology and personalized playlists, Merit Prep and Matchbook both emphasize blended learning environments in which teachers play the key role. The assessments are aligned with the school’s units and Common Core standards, and data is used by teachers to break down individual student goals by quarter, then week to week.

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Common Core Blended Learning Data Assessment 60

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2018

One of these deals made for splashy headlines: Dreambox Learning’s $130 million investment from The Rise Fund. Reasoning Mind , a Houston-based nonprofit, was acquired by Imagine Learning. The other slipped by the newswire with little more than a peep. Much of this work was done by a team in Moscow, while those in the U.S. and Russia.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Blending paper with digital media and face to face interactions with digital learning, I created checkpoints in an EDpuzzle video lesson that would encourage students to close read a text and "Turn and Talk" to answer text-based questions accurately.

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Common Core Chromebook Video Assessment 60

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2020

With the continued move to distance learning and digital resources, educators need to make sure any tools support this new mindset. During an edWeb edLeader Panel sponsored by ORIGO Education , the presenters offered their key criteria for digital mathematics tools and how they should support teachers and students.

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Instructional Materials Professional Learning Pearson Common Core 71

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2017

note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2012

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 21st, is worldwide 2012 Social Learning Summit , a one-day virtual conference being held as a partnership of Classroom 2.0 in teaching and learning, and the URL for attending is [link]. and the Discovery Educator Network. The Summit is from 9:00am - 3:00pm US Eastern Time.

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ePortfolio Digital Citizenship Social Media Common Core 51

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The latest addition to Discovery Education’s award-winning line of digital textbooks, Math Techbook aims to transform the way students and teachers experience math through engaging instructional strategies and real-world problems that motivate and excite students with diverse learning styles.

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 6, 2014

This is a fantastic way (and lots of times inexpensive/affordable) for students to spend some time in the summer and help prevent summer learning loss. Connections Learning - A nice collection of technology related online courses for Math and reading grades K-8th. edtech summer school top 10'

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2016

The exam, known as PARCC — which stands for Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers — was aligned to the Common Core, a set of national educational standards for what students should be able to do in each grade in English and math. But the shift to the Common Core State Standards meant it would have to go.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

When choosing which software to use, the most important factor surveyed teachers cited was the advancement of student learning, followed by the availability of valuable information on a student’s progress. Aligning to the Common Core and ease of use came in third and fourth, respectively.

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Technology Classroom Common Core Survey 48

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2016

School districts across the country have discovered that they can realize the vision of the Common Core State Standards using the MVP curriculum, while avoiding the license fees charged by traditional publishers. I know these teachers will embrace the ease and usefulness of this fantastic supportive tool!”.

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wwwatanabe

MARCH 15, 2012

They were completely engaged and paid more attention to their learning and why it was important. After the students were familiar with creating ShowMe videos to explain the the skills they were using, our hope was to see the homeroom teachers show their classes what these students have been learning, especially to review these skills.

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iPad Common Core Differentiated Instruction Examples 93

My Island View

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Again, they control the path of their learning. The sources for learning today are much different from previous centuries when lectures ruled education. For the curious mind the digital journey seeking knowledge can be its own experience. Having control over one’s own learning is a very effective way to learn.

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Common Core Elementary Facebook Video 54

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2017

Teachers do not have to wait until the bell rings or until they have formally addressed the class to get their students’ learning started. It is worth noting that both of these tools offer modes for self-paced studying and learning. Open Class With “Activators”. Try this kind of scavenger hunt at your school’s next art show.

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EdTech How To Common Core Tools 60

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2018

Cali Morrison added: “I define CBE as personalized pace, mastery-based learning where students demonstrate mastery through authentic assessment and progress as they learn rather than after a set amount of time.”. Not everyone in the #DLNchat community was as enthusiastic about the potential of adaptive learning for CBE.

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Digital Badges Education Secondary Assessment 66

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2017

Projection Displays Can Change the Way Students Learn. This is extremely important in today’s Common Core era where educators help students learn from both correct and incorrect answers. Projection displays incorporate tools that help students and teachers interact with each other and with the content being displayed.

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Common Core Smartphone Software Tablets 64

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2016

A new proposal offers a way to determine how effective different education technology tools are for teaching and learning.

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