eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators from various parts of the world get together to connect, gain knowledge, and improve their craft while becoming familiar with new advances in education technology. The event’s focus is not only on ed tech but also on good teaching, good learning, and good leadership with ed tech.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

If I want to push my re ading, I sign up with my local library’s reading club, but other times I set a goal of a book or two a month in the summertime and make time to sit and read. with Technology. Summer is a great time to read blogs and attend conferences about educational technology. Reestablish. Connections. PD Connection.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Technology allows school and district leaders to keep a closer pulse on it all and intervene if necessary. What’s scary, Technology Director Trent Jordan says, is that type of communication had happened before and school officials had no idea. . What was missing, he says, was a way to better prevent incidents or potential tragedies.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Avantis Education , provider of virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, has partnered with the Washington-based EdGate to align its 400+ immersive, virtual reality lessons to U.S. Sim Lab draws inspiration from children’s favorite video games, bringing the excitement of gaming into the design experience. SoniasDigitalWorldARC.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

To prepare students for success in a remote learning environment, Learning.com is adding remote learning lessons to its EasyTech content library. Based on real-life applications and digital tools, lessons in Essential Skills for Remote Learning guide students through technical concepts in a fun, game-based environment. Airy School.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The Back to School Behavior Management Course Bundle, part of Vector Solutions’ Special Education course offerings, is just one example of the resources the company provides around student safety and wellness, trauma, and mental health. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 3, 2019

People have noticed that there has been a slump in sales for Barnes and Noble, and the company has closed many locations. Online stores have learned what it takes to be successful – catering to the modern digital world. Companies also host author events and book readings, which is something online stores can’t offer.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2022

This is the only service that can access the libraries like Elsevier/Scopus and Springer & Nature. In other words, Turnitin uses CrossRef databases indexed by IThenticate , which also belongs to this company. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. –image credit DepositPhotos.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 7, 2016

When I was an Instructional Technology Director one of the challenges I faced was working to ensure that students, no matter where they lived in my district, had access to the same tools and opportunities. I could provide technology that could be used in the schools, and provided high speed network access while they were in schools.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Billion has been invested in US K-12 education technology companies since 2010. Will the cloud continue to reign? Indeed, $2.3

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

For ‘Specials’ teachers (those who teach one subject and move from classroom to classroom), easily carry this lightweight and mobile device, allowing you to have a document camera wherever you have a computer, whether it’s the Library, the gym, or a classroom. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2019

And a few have started adding facial recognition technology to security cameras. Yet as schools adopt technologies that can collect and monitor data in unprecedented ways, questions have emerged over how far surveillance should go—and whether educators, parents and students are aware of the implications and possible consequences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2019

PASCO Scientific is the global leader in developing technology-based solutions for hands-on science. No matter the technology mix in the classroom, everyone shares the same user experience, with learning focused on the subject matter not the hardware, thus simplifying classroom management for the teacher. What is PASCO Scientific.

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techlearning

AUGUST 21, 2018

NEW YORK, NY – August 21, 2018 – School Library Journal(SLJ) has announced Ali Schilpp, a library media specialist from Northern Middle School in Accident, MD, as the 2018 School Librarian of the Year. Schu, the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs; a “Mr.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2019

App developers can work for software companies, retailers, in healthcare, in the travel industry, for the entertainment industry, or in financial services. Students design and build applications to run on their own smartphones with the latest tools and technologies available for mobile app development.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Keeping schools and students safe requires constant vigilance and technology necessary for administrators, staff and students to communicate emergencies immediately, and to the right people,” said Vector Solutions CEO Marc Scheipe. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

With the proliferation of technology in school and at home, parents are looking for direction on how to keep their kids’ media habits in check. ” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Its Student Safety & Wellness courses are powerful, engaging, web-based video lessons authored by subject-matter experts on topics such as Bullying & Cyberbullying, Youth Suicide Awareness, Alcohol, Vaping & Drug Prevention, Sexual Harassment, Digital Citizenship, Stress & Anxiety, Depression, and Healthy Relationships.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5 What is a “Platform”?

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techlearning

JUNE 24, 2018

The software has been updated to include a new mental health keyword library, google authentication, and improved scalability to support larger school districts, among other features. The company will showcase the new features of its award-winning product this week at ISTE 2018 in booth #630. “We

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

Our own Kristina Holzweiss shared the Wakelet on Wakelet she co-presented, as well as her blog post on library uses of the platform. Among the MANY items in my own digital tote is Denise Henry-Orndorff’s Periodic Table of Google Extensions. Technological Darwinism. Soundtrap offers 20 Best of #ISTE19 podcasts.

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Class Tech Integrate

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Digital Literacy is a term that is growing ever more popular among those teaching our 21st Century Learners. Also known as Information Literacy, Digital Literacy is an important component of what is known as Digital Citizenship. It is a skill that many children and adults grapple with.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As the office has evolved to allow a more creative and collaborative workplace, many educators have taken note, bringing those same features to classrooms, school libraries, lunchrooms and other common areas. Did you know that it’s Digital Citizenship Week? But things are changing. Click here to learn more!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

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The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 1st A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. Andrew Carnegie The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. Library 2.014 Call for Proposals Now Open.

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techlearning

MAY 18, 2018

“These are important tasks and I look forward to working with the company as we move forward with this work both in the UK, and the U.S.” Walters currently serves as Advisory Director of Investcorp, which assumed ownership of Impero Software through its technology-focused private equity Fund, Investcorp Technology Partners, in August 2017.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Common Sense's Digital Bytes , a teen facing program, does just that. Digital Bytes teaches teens digital citizenship through topic-focused "bytes" -- student-directed, media-rich activities that tackle real-world dilemmas. Digital Bytes is the perfect addition to any digital citizenship diet.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

But too many have also had a chilling moment when they realized their bandwidth infrastructure couldn’t begin to deliver on their technology goals. EdSurge will be hosting hundreds of local teachers and administrators, along with dozens of edtech companies from around the country, at our Summit on Dec.

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) designated the Wednesday of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Banned Books Week as Banned Websites Awareness Day (BWAD, pronounced bee-wad ). Establish a digital repository of Internet filtering studies. Digital Citizenship Curriculum by Common Sense Education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

Technology has become the great equalizer, providing students of all skill levels the tools needed to fully participate in school. Much to my surprise, the stories are produced by ITV plc, an international powerhouse entertainment company that also produces shows like Downton Abbey. Insider tips. Educational Applications. Design: 5/5.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 14, 2015

Library 2.015 is in its fifth year, GlobalEdcon in its sixth, the School Leadership summit in its fourth, and ISTE Unplugged will be in it's TENTH year. The Student Technology Conference is only in its second year, but it was a big hit! Learning 2.0 - virtual conference, run once before. Can't do everything--I wish we could!--so

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

However, this can cause issues with staying current with digital materials, James explained. Contracts with publishing companies ensure equal availability and pricing for Idaho’s large population of rural schools. Districts are also rising to the challenge of digital material implementation.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

If you’re looking for educators to follow, go no further than Educational Technology and Mobile Learning’s blog. Digital Citizenship. Educational software company Vernier , for example, makes finding training opportunities as easy as searching by zip code. Designing for the 21st Century Classroom.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Company partners like Chevron, Google and Sonic along with individual donors help support teacher projects all over the United States. Most districts go through Movie Licensing USA , a company that provides licensing for K-12 schools for a variety of studios, including Walt Disney Pictures, Sony Pictures and DreamWorks Animation.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Teaching students how to become digital citizens is essential as technology assumes a greater place in their lives. In a recent edWebinar, “Let’s Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week: Something for Everyone,” edtech experts introduced tips for launching or expanding digital citizenship (digcit) in their schools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 30, 2018

That, of course, usually ends up not in a library but on the Internet. The privileges and freedoms extended to digital users who type a URL into a browser or click a link in a PDF or scan a QR Code require that they bear the responsibility to keep the virtual library a safe and healthy environment for everyone. Digital Rights.

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