Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2017

Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach math skills that’s tied to many national and international standards (like Common Core). Students direct their learning with a unique space-themed avatar (called a ‘mathling’) that identifies their work and keeps them engaged. It can be downloaded from: IOS: goo.gl/VQhH7c.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

At a high level, this year’s trends represent a human-centered approach to empowering both the educator and student to define their own learning pathway. The advancement of emerging technology is laying the foundation for a new age of learning. Related sessions: Active Learning for Engagement and Effectiveness.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 12, 2018

As the costs for devices and applications decrease, technology use is increasing In classrooms across the country. With this knowledge, administrators can leverage their data to make smart decisions about using the apps that will best improve learning. Growth is particularly high in web-based devices. Dr. Ryan S.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 16, 2016

Pearson has been criticized for everything from its deployment of curriculum in districts’ 1-to-1 technology programs to the prominent role it plays in high-stakes testing. Here are takeaways from Fallon’s remarks in response to questions from a group of reporters, edited for brevity and clarity.

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MindShift

JANUARY 25, 2017

By NICHOLE DOBO, The Hechinger Report. They decided to “personalize” learning for every child, which means that they tailored lessons to each student’s needs, interests and learning pace. They gave each student access to technology that helps teachers customize their lessons. What is personalized learning?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

Stephen Downes works in the Learning and Performance Support Systems program at the National Research Council, a multi-year effort to develop personal learning technology and learning analytics. This collaboration allows candidates to view theory in practice and makes learning on campus more authentic.

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Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

. “High school students will be allowed to carry mace in the 2016–2017 school year after the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education agreed to remove prohibitive language and amend its policy,” the Salisbury Post reports. ” Via Chalkbeat : “They rejected multi-state Common Core exams. ” “D.C.

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