eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2019

The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. As Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning Programs at Common Sense Media, Jamie Knowles creates online professional development services for teachers. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 24, 2018

By integrating Discovery Education’s award-winning digital content into its innovative X-STREAM extracurricular program, the Columbia School District is creating one-of-a-kind digital learning experiences that increase participating students’ love of learning. Inspired by the global media company Discovery Inc.,

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Also, teachers may need extra support when it comes to things like keeping track of and submitting documentation. She found in a school survey that nearly 90% of the elementary teachers weren’t aware that the district was teaching digital citizenship, despite the fact that every student was receiving instruction on it.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2016

We might think of educational transformation and its underlying technology as being centered in Silicon Valley; indeed, companies like Google and Apple are expanding the edtech frontier. It also did not surprise Rob or Stephanie to find a clear, significant shift away from paper and toward a digital learning environment.

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techlearning

JUNE 13, 2018

–Exciting New Content Supports Both Student Instruction and Educator Professional Learning - Silver Spring, Md. The recently added content empowers educators to create dynamic digital learning environments that engage students and boost academic achievement.

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techlearning

JULY 25, 2018

In the latest phase of AISD’s relationship with Discovery Education, the district will soon begin implementing Discovery Education’s Digital Leader Corp professional learning system in all four middle schools. classrooms, 50 percent of all primary schools in the UK, and more than 50 countries around the globe.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The new curriculum has lessons for each grade level and also includes new resources, slides, and flexible documents that can be added to Google Drive or downloaded in multiple formats. The company has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies with more than 18,500 employees in more than 50 countries.

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techlearning

AUGUST 8, 2018

Students can access a variety of digital assets including images, primary source documents, podcasts, oral interviews, articles, videos, interactives, and more, and are empowered to become content creators with a suite of content creation tools that help teachers and students safely and easily collaborate in real-time on virtual projects. “The

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techlearning

AUGUST 2, 2018

- Unique Combination of Discovery Education’s Digital Resources and Professional Learning Services to Bolster STEAM/STEM Education in New STEAM-Focused High School and Classrooms Districtwide - Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Education’s digital content and professional learning services, coupled with the passion of the Mt.

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techlearning

JULY 31, 2018

–Immersive New Content Empowers Educators to Create Dynamic Digital Learning Environments for All Students – Silver Spring, Md. The recently-added content empowers educators to create dynamic digital learning environments that support social studies, life and earth sciences, social and emotional learning, and more.

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techlearning

JULY 5, 2018

Discovery Education Streaming Plus is a comprehensive digital service supplementing instruction across all K-12 curricular areas that helps build students’ mastery in interpreting, understanding, and evaluating information. Inspired by the global media company Discovery Inc.,

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

–Immersive New Content Empowers Educators to Create Dynamic Digital Learning Environments for All Students – Silver Spring, Md. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., million educators and over 50 million students, Discovery Education’s services are available in approximately half of U.S.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 9, 2020

While there are internet companies that have stepped up to offer free wifi, we can’t assume that it will reach everyone we need it to. . This could include information about how students can access food from the nutrition department if they need it if there is a wifi company offering free wifi opportunities, etc.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

By combining Discovery Education’s engaging digital content with a system of professional development that promotes a systemic culture of STEM education, LMSD’s talented educators are empowered to create exciting digital learning environments that encourage students’ development of the critical thinking and exploration skills.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Digital Promise and other nonprofit organizations including EveryoneOn and The Learning Accelerator have been working with companies and schools to ensure these programs and offers are making their way into the hands of teachers, students, and families across the country.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection. It is important that we document the process so we can learn and plan from it. Thanks for joining me and please feel free to check with me on questions you might have involving lessons that I have learned.

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MindShift

JUNE 22, 2016

In addition to highlighting some of her favorite digital learning tools, Luhtala called on her professional learning community to recommend their favorite learning apps. Bloxels : This new game creation app is made by the same company that makes Pixel Floor Press and the two products are compatible.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The district formed a partnership with HMH—purchasing HMH Into Math, HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, and Waggle programs, along with professional services, which are all accessed via Ed, HMH’s learning platform. Nominee: Laura Johnson , Apex Learning Virtual School Nominated by: Edmentum.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. Innovative technology will increasingly help accelerate professional learning for teachers and coaches alike.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

An AI tech company can help by giving teachers the power of AI to scan text and turn it into well-designed slides. A 2017 study found that tutoring is the most effective way to improve learning outcomes among students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Preparing lessons is one of the more time-consuming parts of a teacher’s job.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

McClary, Director of the League of Innovative Schools at Digital Promise. Previously, each school in the district had its own platforms, many of which “didn’t talk to each other,” and the district could not provide effective tech support and related professional learning for many of the end users. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. One way education is doing this is by offering CTE, even in the elementary grades.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Via Getting Smart : “ Competency-Based Micro-credentials are Transforming Professional Learning.” Shernaz Daver , Udacity ’s chief marketing officer, is leaving the company. Via Edsurge : “​How Apple , Salesforce and Other ‘ Platform ’ Companies Can Help Close the Skills Gap.”

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