Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

In our first installment of this podcast series last month, I shared the scene from a digital media course where I saw students watching sports highlights on YouTube during a lecture, shopping for beds on Facebook marketplace and playing video games on their iPhones as the professor did his thing on stage. I'll skip that class.

Laptops 208

Laptops Smartphone Course E-rate 208

Marketplace K-12

MARCH 14, 2016

million, including drawing funds from Zuckerberg Education Ventures, one of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s investment vehicles. ” Cram Fighter says it is used by more than 20,000 students annually prepare for exams such as the USMLE and COMLEX, according to the company. The post K-12 Dealmaking: Barnes & Noble Ed.

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Udemy Blackboard Company Facebook 40

The Hechinger Report

JULY 19, 2021

Jersey City Public Schools, which only opened for in-person learning at the end of April, long after many other districts, seemed unsafe for learning even before the pandemic. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, virtual learning has worked for her son, who has autism and ADHD. “My Tatiana Martin, a Jersey City parent.

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Learning Social Media Survey Policies 123

techlearning

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This exciting collaboration combines Discovery Education’s Streaming Plus digital service with STEM Leader Corp , a four-year system for professional development, to create an exciting new systemic approach to STEM education districtwide that personalizes learning and creates an environment promoting students’ desire to learn and succeed.

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STEM System Education Social Media 40

techlearning

MAY 21, 2018

The Discovery Education Community will also continue supporting EducationPlus members’ efforts to create more personalized learning experiences. 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.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Social Media Education Professional Learning 40

techlearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

By incorporating Discovery Education’s award-winning digital content into teaching and learning, educators in Archdiocesan schools now have flexible digital resources that not only help them more deeply engage students and personalize learning, but also help create authentic learning experiences combining faith and reason.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Social Media Education Learning 40

Learning with 'e's

AUGUST 29, 2012

Your allies, your connections, can help you to navigate the larger number of challenges that can ultimately derail a startup company'. In fact it did so several years ago, even before the introduction of social media, through the use of e-mail and bulletin board services (remember them?). Other networks are available.

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Social Media Twitter Personal Learning Network Facebook 64

techlearning

AUGUST 20, 2018

- Unparalleled Blend of Discovery Education’s Digital Resources and Professional Learning Services to Power School System’s Movement to More Personalized Learning Environments - Silver Spring, Md. Inspired by the global media company Discovery Inc.,

Social Media 40

Social Media Professional Learning Education Learning 40

techlearning

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

A global community of education professionals that connects members across school systems and around the world, the Discovery Education Community leverages a blend of social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events to foster valuable networking, idea sharing, and inspiration among participants.

Social Media 40

Social Media Education Professional Learning Facebook 40

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 Think Facebook.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

From personalized learning to ethical analytics, what stood out amongst the conversations? LEAVING THE AMAZON: At last year’s SXSWedu, Amazon’s Education team and the company’s General Manager of K-12 Education, Rohit Agarwal, launched the " Inspire " platform, with promises to support the open education resources space.

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Tools Student Data Privacy Data Policies 73

The Principal of Change

APRIL 11, 2017

The basic premise (I suggest you read the whole article ) is that a 17 year old working at BlackBoard (a technology company), is ridiculed for using their phone during a meeting by some older adults, because it looks like he is texting, while he is actually taking notes. The ending (spoiler alert!)

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Meeting Blackboard iPhone Social Media 56

techlearning

APRIL 5, 2018

The Discovery Education Community will also support Palm Elementary School’s educators’ efforts to create more personalized learning experiences. Discovery Education is powered by Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the number one nonfiction media company in the world.

STEM 40

STEM Elementary Social Media Differentiated Instruction 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Tom Webster, the VP of strategy at the market research firm Edison Research, argued that the report should be viewed as “an extremely effective piece of content marketing,” pointing to the number of slides that cite data about or by a portfolio company of Meeker’s employer, the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Smith Caulfield.

Trends 56

Trends Coursera Company Personalized Learning 56

Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

If you spend hours flipping through albums at the local record shop for fun, I suggest you check out Pinterest for Teachers or Facebook for Educators ; the variety of quotes and visuals is infinite. For educator-parents, these weeks are perfect opportunities to participate in our own summer learning adventures. Digital Citizenship.

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Flipped Classroom Conference Digital Citizenship Personalized Learning 60

The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 3, 2011

Here is an example I use a lot where I asked people to give me their thoughts on what a PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to them. I think the bigger story here is the fact that social networking in the classroom really took off. So if Ning is gone where can you turn to introduce social networking to your students?

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Tablets Edmodo Wiki Facebook 100

techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

The Discovery Education Community will continue assisting RISD’s educators’ efforts to create more personalized learning experiences. 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.

STEM 40

STEM Future Ready Education Social Media 40

Shake Up Learning

JUNE 13, 2016

It’s also the best way to promote your personal and professional brand. Haven’t yet jumped on the social media bandwagon? What do your website, blog, and social media profile say about you? The EdSurge Edtech Jobs Board has hundreds of positions at companies, nonprofits and schools. Now is the time.

Social Media 28

Social Media How To EdTech Google 28

techlearning

JUNE 20, 2018

With Discovery Education’s unique blend of dynamic digital content and professional learning, district educators will be empowered to build digital, inquiry-based learning environments that create new pathways and opportunities for middle and high school students, helping them prepare for their post-secondary educations and careers.

STEM 40

STEM Future Ready Professional Learning Social Media 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

If you didn''t participate last year, this US Department of Education-sponsored month-long series of events focuses on the significant ways that online collaborative learning is playing in professional development. From Twitter to Facebook and Pinterest to Vine (hey--what about Classroom 2.0 ?!),

Libraries 55

Libraries Education BYOD Flipped Classroom 55

Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

” There’s more on legal battles involving student loan companies in the business of financial aid section below. “ Does tech designed to personalize learning actually benefit students? Lots of news this week about Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. The student loan company has raised $803.6

Education 46

Education Robotics OER MOOC 46

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Instagram – [link] FaceBook – George Couros | Facebook Website – [link] . The Problem with Negativity on Social Media 00;04;47;23 – 00;05;03;09 George Couros And you see and I'm sure I know you've seen this, too, right? There's some negativity on social media.

Education 343

Education Social Media Laptops Assessment 343

Doug Levin

JULY 31, 2017

." Tagged on: July 30, 2017 Tristan Harris: The Manipulative Tricks that Tech Companies Use to Capture Your Attention | TED → A handful of people working at a handful of tech companies steer the thoughts of billions of people every day, says design thinker Tristan Harris. Vulnerabilities happen.

EdTech 150

EdTech Company Data Blended Learning 150

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Businesses and organizations are providing free access to digital tools and apps for teaching and learning (see THE Journal’s ever-growing list of Free Resources for Schools During COVID-19 Outbreak ). While there are many additional features to explore for accessibility (e.g.,

Digital Divide 216

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 216

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

He’s put $100 million of his own money into his company Kernel (which I guess means we’re supposed to believe it’s a real, viable thing) with the promise of developing computer chip implants that will bolster human intelligence. ” An ed-tech trend in the making, investors hope. The World Economic Forum.

Technology 67

Technology Education Facebook Company 67

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

For more information about Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning services, visit? www.discoveryeducation.com , and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through? Facebook , follow us on Twitter at? Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Instagram

Personalized Learning 97

Personalized Learning Education Professional Learning Schoology 97

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

This is not necessarily something you might teach in a classroom, but it’s certainly something that’s relevant to every student and every teacher in our schools, and that’s social media. Social media is something students are going to explore on their own, no matter what. She’s author of the book Social LEADia.

Social Media 242

Social Media Blended Learning Data Blackboard 242

MindShift

JANUARY 25, 2017

They decided to “personalize” learning for every child, which means that they tailored lessons to each student’s needs, interests and learning pace. Last year, the founder of Facebook pledged to donate $45 billion to social causes, one of them personalized learning. What is personalized learning?

Personalized Learning 28

Personalized Learning Technology Knewton Learning 28

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. If you are an Uber fan, time to get to know how the company really operates and question whether they deserve your business. Folks on Reddit and Twitter had some interesting thoughts on the piece.

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2020

Summit Learning’s personalized learning program is a key part of the school’s improvement efforts. They see kids devouring video games and living on social media and find it obvious that they would also like educational technology. But Logan’s feelings about online learning are common. MESA, Ariz.

Learning 122

Learning Laptops Personalized Learning Data 122

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. If you are an Uber fan, time to get to know how the company really operates and question whether they deserve your business. Folks on Reddit and Twitter had some interesting thoughts on the piece.

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

I treated my classroom like a business by investing in long-term purchases, I made an investment in my company.”. Learning Innovation Leader is often someone who started as a teacher or designer and is now ready to assume a leadership role managing or directing teams, projects and/or organizations involved in educational innovation.

Gamification 120

Gamification How To Education Game-Based Learning 120

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 10, 2017

They decided to “personalize” learning for every child, which means that they tailored lessons to each student’s needs, interests and learning pace. Related: Must a classroom be high-tech to make personalized learning work? What is personalized learning?

Trends 40

Trends Study Knewton Personalized Learning 40

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

SDBD’s educators will continue to be supported by the Discovery Education Community as they transform students’ learning experiences with dynamic digital media. Inspired by the global media company Discovery Inc., classrooms, 50 percent of all primary schools in the UK, and more than 50 countries around the globe.

Professional Learning 40

Professional Learning Social Media Education Analysis 40

TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 6, 2015

According to the MDR 2014 State of the K–12 Market Report, there’s a growing demand for solutions that improve teaching and personalized learning and educators are willing to consider new instructional models. Integrate Social Media–For Focused Student Interacting Or To Publish Student Work.

Strategy 40

Strategy Technology Social Media Facebook 40

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Hoth brings diverse skills, including graphic and Web design and social media marketing, to his work for this critical cause. Adults tend to underestimate the younger generation, thinking that we don’t know what we’re doing, but I for one have used Facebook ads and Google AdWords to promote SSU.

EdTech 47

EdTech Learning Social Media Digital Citizenship 47

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

She agrees to use their products in her classroom and give the companies feedback. And she recommends their wares to thousands of teachers who follow her on social media. “I I will embed it in my brand every day,” Ms. Delzer said of Seesaw. “I I get to make it better.”. The history of U.S.

Social Media 77

Social Media Facebook Instructional Materials Report 77