The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I have picked five of my essential classroom tools. I’ve also added some of my favorite new productivity tools for my smartphone, iPad, and a few new ones for my Mac. Nearpod Nearpod is my favorite tool for presentations. Show Notes 1.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

VoiceThread is a cloud-based media tool that allows users to collaborate on and communicate around media presentations. These VoiceThreads, as they are called, include images, video, and documents, and they provide the opportunity for teams of people to annotate using drawing tools, voice comments, written comments or video responses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2023

So, when I have a meeting, I can write a script for certain things to happen. Companies (and schools) will need ways to submit code written for tasks to have it approved, as people will also be able to write full apps in this way at some point in the future. I did not know that you could set an alert to open a file at a certain time.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Presence is expanding the tools available to clinicians in schools, agencies, and independent practices. The technology company has developed a robust, clinician-designed online therapy platform for their own network of teletherapy providers, and made a version of it available to schools during the pandemic. About Presence.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

SYDNEY – Canva , the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, today announced the launch of a suite of K-12 education products as part of its Canva for Education platform, making it the first company to introduce AI-powered educational tools at scale.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

How to find the right edtech tools for public schools For more news on funding, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Fasten your seatbelts. Thankfully, the industry recognizes that new technological solutions are available and can make a huge difference in efficiency and compliance, starting with tools like digital wallets.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2023

The newsletter, while pretty, had the gritty look of a document that’s been printed out and scanned back into the computer. A document like that can be completely unreadable for a parent or guardian with a disability. They look at the apps, websites and documents their district is responsible for and feel overwhelmed.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 22, 2020

With all the virtual tools out there, it can be overwhelming for coaches – and especially new coaches – to know what is going to work best for their needs. Here are a few tools I have used as an instructional coach that may be worth looking into as you continue navigating this new territory. Tool #1: GroupMe.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

The best-flipped classroom tools can transform and remodel classroom teaching, allowing in-depth learning and personalized attention that can help learners improve their grades. The right learning platform apps and tools can produce engaging content ranging from science videos to English lessons. Screencast Software Tools For Teachers.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This hands-on experience will help you better understand generative AI tools within a practical context, and it can save you time. Whenever possible, schools should integrate these conversations into professional learning opportunities and staff meetings so educators can engage with one another and collaboratively develop an action plan.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions help companies coordinate the work of various departments by integrating all the necessary information within one shared database. Built-in communication tools enhance the cooperation between students, teachers, and back-office managers. No business can thrive without flexibility.

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

Effectively incorporating technology tools such as Google G Suite, H?para Students could use voice recording tools, (with the Voice Recorder Chrome extension, Vocaroo , etc.) Use technology tools for collaboration. Have students compose an argumentative, informative essay or a narrative using Google Docs.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Plus, BenQ includes tools for IT and admin staff to easily configure, monitor, and update every smart board in the district from a centralized location. They could use the BenQ Board as their instructional tool.”. They meet teachers where they’re at while shaping the future of education.”. That’s where BenQ Boards come in.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Screencasting is a useful assessment tool. Specifically, I’ll mention features of Screencastify , the tool I recommend for students to use for Google Chrome or Chromebooks. (If Why Screencasting Is a Useful Formative Assessment Tool. Students can bring up a historical document on their screen and analyze the artifact.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2021

OTCQB:GAXY) (“Galaxy” or the “Company”), a technology provider enabling seamless environments for school communities, is thrilled to announce that G2 Visual Alerts won a K–12 2021 New Product Award from Spaces4Learning. who primarily sell the Company’s products within the commercial and educational market.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 24, 2022

Already adopted by multiple industry-leading firms, the hybrid work model is able to merge company objectives with the rising demand for more flexible work arrangements. But the following five steps will help provide the necessary foundation on which to build a successful hybrid model for your company. .

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The college counseling company at the heart of the “Varsity Blues” cheating scandal did more than just help students get into college through fraudulent means. The legal documents outlining the charges against the parent, Karen Littlefair, paint a picture of people who view college credit as something that can easily be bought as a commodity.

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Turning Learning On Its Head

MARCH 3, 2016

We were talking about how too many corporate meetings turn into death by PowerPoint. This was followed up by several meetings with key scientists to ascertain the threat that the incident posed for the mission. One of the key findings was: “Serious problems require a serious tool: written reports. Meetings can also be flipped.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

With the passing of Texas House Bill (HB) 900 , school districts face a pressing need to meet the changing requirements for parental engagement on library books that children have access to. Library book challenges are increasing across the US. The solution will be available in select Texas school districts in fall 2023.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 23, 2020

Lafayette College showed faculty how to make document cameras at home using cardboard and rubber bands. There will be some important lasting impacts, though, experts say: Faculty may incorporate online tools, to which many are being exposed for the first time, into their conventional classes. That really is the difference-maker.

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

While we can’t predict what the future holds for EdTech tools, we can make educated guesses as to which resources will see success in years to come. Here are some EdTech tools already making an impact and others that show a lot of promise for what lies ahead. It offers discounted pricing for educators to meet this goal.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

All you need is a device and software, like Google Hangouts Meet, Zoom, Join.me, GoToMeeting, or other tools that facilitate studying. Blogs of EdTech Companies You won’t find any academic research, lesson plans, or hot education news on these websites. Not to mention, there are areas with no Internet connection at all.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Some companies that produce monitoring software report sending tens of thousands of alerts about cyberbullying, violence, sexual content and other concerns. In Marshall County, for instance, students and their parents are asked to sign a document acknowledging that any data they share through district email can be monitored, Jordan says. .

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Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

I heard a leading CEO for a media company say "our industry has to stop trying to force what we do into these new platforms. The purpose of this post is to help educators see built-in ways inside Canvas to enhance learning in the classroom with the tools at teacher disposal. Discussions.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 14, 2017

Indeed, news reports document that school districts across the country – including Spring Lake Park Schools (MN) , Bigfork Public Schools (MT) , Horry County Schools (SC) , Rhinebeck Central School District (NY) , and Swedesboro-Woolwich School District (NJ) – have been victimized by ransomware attacks.

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The easiest way for community members to find low to no-cost plans is to visit our pre-enrollment tool, GetACP.org. The tool allows households to see if they qualify for the ACP, determine what documents they will need to apply for the benefit and learn about the “free with ACP” plans available in their zip code.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A Canada-based company the district hired started scouring public posts for threats and “cries for help” last month. Cassie Creswell of the nonprofit Illinois Families for Public Schools says surveying students online could undermine the district’s most important tool for getting information that helps avert violence.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

After the sudden switch to remote and hybrid learning models at the start of the pandemic, the use of online tools and resources may seem like less of a concern now, but ensuring that students’ data remains protected is still a priority, especially as it is a federal requirement. Complying with Federal Regulations.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2020

For U of O, which has canceled campus tours through April 18, those headsets are a new lifeline to students like Carter—who might have to use digital and online tools to help decide where to attend college in the fall. Another company, CampusReel , provides student-generated videos of campuses.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2020

What began with faculty interest in Stephenson’s Canadian company, Riipen, which connects students with class projects offered by actual businesses, led to conversations with a university accelerator that invests in edtech startups and connects them with faculty to launch pilot programs.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The research is among the latest to document the woes of what has grown into an army of 792,000 U.S. If you’re cobbling together jobs at different universities to make ends meet, you don’t have the time to do the work you want to with your students,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. It’s not fair to them — we know that.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Lesson plans can be tailored to meet the learning needs of individual students. Even traditional students are not immune to online privacy breaches — everything from identity verification documents to coursework and transcripts may be stored online, in the cloud or elsewhere. took at least one online course.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2017

But instead of using a tool like WebEx or GoToWebinar, we use Slack , a mobile messaging platform. We’re currently working with Green Energy Biofuels , a company in Nigeria that produces fuel for clean cookstoves to help them find new ways to communicate with their customers. Adapting an Existing Online Course for Synchronous Delivery.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Special ed teacher Melissa Mann shares six of her favorite edtech tools for the special education classroom. Melissa: Well, the tech tools I’ve pulled out right now are a mixture of tech tools that teachers can use for data collection and also for students. That is such an incredible tool to help with all students.

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2018

While there are high-profile examples of companies enhancing their tuition assistance benefits—such as the Starbucks deal with Arizona State or Chipotle’s work with Guild Education —that is not the norm (even though it represents a trend worth watching). But wait, didn’t companies say they see talent as a top priority?

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Digital Promise

JUNE 13, 2017

For example, companies who do not invest significantly (or at all) in research say they don’t do so because their investors and customers (districts and IHEs) aren’t asking for it. While IHEs and districts across the country are doing the same, they lack the time, incentives, and mechanism to document their findings.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2019

Many have some innovative programs at their edges , but few have redesigned the core of school in a meaningful sense, or in ways that meet the needs of diverse learners, equity and a radically shifting economy. And edtech companies cater to this fragmentation in their product design and marketing.

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