Graphite Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has come with specific challenges for teachers: Keeping students engaged during hybrid or fully remote learning, addressing systemic inequity and the digital divide, and coping with days of seemingly endless multitasking are just a few among so many other obstacles. Screencastify and the power of voice.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

Without proof of success, many school districts have opted not to adopt new technologies. students who played edgames outperformed their peers on standardized tests. Efficacy in edtech needs to be determined by conducting well-controlled, large sample-sized efficacy studies. We in the edtech industry need to get over that.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2022

Lesson plans serve as a teacher guideline for what students will learn, why they are learning a skill and how they will learn it and demonstrate their proficiency. The first step to planning an effective lesson is to decide what skill you will teach using the Common Core or state standards specific to your content area and grade level.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2017

In contrast, my own parent-teacher conferences were student-centered—creating space for meaningful discussion about things other than grades. I credit technology—and superheroes. That’s unfortunate, because students today move fast and are incredibly tech-savvy. Kiddom's student experience. Resources from Kiddom.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 17, 2019

Two common computer science misconceptions are that it’s just about programming and that only teachers with computer science degrees should teach it. Nearpod is a powerful teaching and learning tool that promotes student engagement in the classroom. Coding Software. This edWeb webinar was sponsored by Wonder Workshop.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Common Sense Education provides teachers, librarians, and education technology coaches with a variety of ways to customize their learning over the summer. Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Common Sense Education provides teachers, librarians, and education technology coaches with a variety of ways to customize their learning over the summer. Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom.

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Digital Citizenship Edcamps Common Core EdTech 40

eSpark

JANUARY 5, 2016

These harsh punishments lead some districts to “teach the test” and prioritize third party assessment scores over student engagement and learning. Under ESSA, states will now be responsible for determining if schools are successful in meeting the needs of every student. educational policy: College and Career Readiness.

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techlearning

APRIL 20, 2018

Image-based Technology Quiz - This quiz uses images to test basic Chromebook literacy. It is set up so that the student immediately receives their score and can see which questions they got wrong. This makes it easy for a teacher to identify which students do not have a permission slip on file.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

Whether educators need to learn how to use edtech tools, analyze student data or implement Common Core standards, online PD can offer educators support when and where they need it. With OTIS for educators , we’ve created a service that provides PD on edtech and distance learning in a meaningful way.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

As EdSurge’s State of Edtech 2019 report puts it, “Given today’s divisive political environment, foundations and nonprofit organizations are driving awareness to the importance of civics and media literacy.” Focus on student engagement above all.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

School Psychology Doctoral Candidate and Intern, CEO STEMx: Stemulating Teaching with Emerging Technology Methodologies - Simulation vs. Virtual Learning Environments - Dr. Nicole Simon, Assistant Professor Engineering/Physics/Technology Dept.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from professional development to digital learning, and from communication to virtual reality, 15 ed tech luminaries looked back on 2016 edtech trends to help predict what’s in store for 2017. Using Technology for Energy Savings. By Marc Moschetto, Dude Solutions.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2020

He would definitely make sure students are in a safe environment, but he will also make sure schools open.” Education Technology Cardona’s direct experience with edtech is sparse, but Doug Casey, the executive director at the Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology, describes him overall as a “strong ally” for his office.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. Um, they do.)

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

” I’m a little surprised that either of these women – both Democrats, both Common Core supporters, if nothing else – would be under serious consideration. ” “ Education Technology Under Trump : A Syllabus.” is disappointed in Common Core. ” asks The Hechinger Report.

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