The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Her private school in Toronto, Ontario, had made the transition admirably well, she thought, but she wondered what online tools existed to supplement her studies, and how she’d find the best options. I remember thinking that the school systems must have a great list of recommended online learning,” she said.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 12, 2020

Remote learning is no longer a remote possibility: The number of edtech tools accessed is nearly 90 percent higher since school closures due to the onset of COVID-19, according to a recently published analysis by LearnPlatform. Families need guidance as they continue to be expected to use and learn these tools.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. 5 New EdTech tools to watch. In this post, we will show you the top five new techno tools that you might use in your university. Online learning. Robot teachers. Digital libraries.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 16, 2019

Headquartered in the UK, they seek to create a variety of educational programs and tools that improve education worldwide. Voted #1 Best Place to Work on Glassdoor by employees’ choice in 2019, and Best CEO in 2018, this education company comes well recommended. Online Businesses.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” Most authoring software also integrates assessment tools, testing learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

It may not seem too surprising that one of the best-funded edtech startups in the past year of pandemic has been a company that piggybacks on the success of Zoom to add tools for running online classes. We let you replicate the physical class in an online environment.” I could never even build that,” he said. “I

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teacher Bruce Reicher shares two of his favorite distance learning tools – Wakelet and Wevideo. He talks about how he uses them with students and teachers for classroom learning and teacher PD.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Do you need help in learning how to teach online? Here’s a free 3-hour course, Launching Online Learning , to get you started. They also shared in the 10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices. What will you receive?

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2020

For instance, education companies that rely on corporate customers may take a hit, as those clients look to cut costs. While COVID-19 hit at the tail end of the first quarter, some publicly traded education companies already reported an impact on their Q1 2020 earnings. The company reported cash and cash equivalent of $151.5

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. That’s because edtech solutions, advanced research, practical assessments, and improved communication give them maximum control over their learning. Prioritize PD to support remote, hybrid, and in-person learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. School closures in all 50 states have sent educators and parents alike scrambling to find online learning resources to keep kids busy and productive at home. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2020

August 18-20, 2020 -a Free PD Experience for Blended Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This school year is dependent more than ever upon our ability to blend face to face (hopefully) and online learning. Tech Tools and Writing. Meaningful Feedback and Digital Tools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Thomas Arnett from the Christensen Institute Shares What the Insitute has learned from administrators and teachers about best practices for teaching during the pandemic. This year, I introduced the free screencasting tool, Screencastify, the first week of school to all of my students so they could record screencasts.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

. — Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? Most learning management platforms have built-in tools for students who need accommodations. Don’t Pitch Them Right Now.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2019

Historically that involves bringing some form physical identification, but increasingly companies and institutions are turning to face recognition, fingerprinting and voice biometrics. The Boston-based company passed its own test of sorts today: securing a $90 million investment from private equity firm Great Hill Partners.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2020

Whatever happens, online learning will play a huge role in our teaching. What better way to understand online learning than to take your summer PD online through Advancement Courses? With Advancement Courses, you never stop learning. These aren’t easy times but finish well.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 6, 2020

Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you prepared for online learning if your school is closed for an extended period of time? Jennifer shares tips, tools, and best practices for this special situation.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Free Distance Learning Resources. Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2020

Morgan presented in Fall 2019 at the Advanced Placement (AP) Regional Conference in Georgia and the Georgia Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference where she shared engaging ways to bring history to life using technology tools in the classroom. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition, you’ll create practical tools such as rubrics for teacher observation, surveys for self-assessment reports, and data collection checklists and notes for interviews. Based on information systems research, you’ll explore the concept of “technostress” and its triggers, how to spot it in your students, and how it impacts learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

2 – Designing Online Assessments As you assess learning online, you’ll want to use the research-based best practices for online assessments. Feedback using your formative and summative assessment tools is also essential. The course I recommend for this topic is ePortfolio Tools for the Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2020

As schools across the nation shift to online learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, some educators are trying out new mobile apps, free trials of software, and other tools that promise to enhance or at least support their efforts. Is this company using data in an inappropriate way? Is this a privacy-protected product?

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

Ask these 4 questions For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine For more news on district edtech use, visit eSN’s District Management hub For much of the past 12 years, Casey Rimmer sometimes felt like a “dream killer” when it came to the edtech tools used in her district. And Union County is far from alone.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

I’ll be sharing my 50+ ways to use technology in the classroom updated with new tools and tips for the challenges of teaching in 2021. Social writing as a tool for interdisciplinary student engagement – Fabrice Guerrier. Reframing “Think Global, Act Local” in an age of lockdowns & online learning.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

MAY 16, 2016

public schools to attend an Apple Distinguished Schools Day where Natick shared its blended learning approach with other schools and districts. First, a quick definition: According to the Online Learning Consortium blended learning means “a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is replaced by web-based online learning.”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2020

In today’s show, Noelle Pickering shares free ideas for teaching middle school math online. These ideas will help you teach math no matter where you or your students are online. Show Sponsor: Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning. Register for this free micro-course.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

I mean the basics of how to use the tech tools that are driving learning. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology. Strategies for educators to leverage technology for better learning.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . Companies such as Microsoft have developed tools for using their virtual reality headsets in just this way.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2023

Maggioncalda calls Coach a “hands-on, interactive” tool, one that lets learners set their own pace with the material. The company also uses a customizable assignments generator that it acquired, for an undisclosed amount, from a Bulgarian startup in 2019. She’s now completing an online MBA from Western Governors University (WGU).

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2023

What would you do if you had $800 million to build a new nonprofit to support innovation in online learning? The $800 million underpinning the effort derived from a controversial decision by the two universities in 2021 to sell their edX online learning platform to 2U.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 19, 2023

In addition to various roles, Lindy has worked in virtually every area of education: schools, education service agencies, non-profits, and EdTech companies. She is the author of “ A Teacher’s Guide to Online Learning ” and was recently named An EdTech Trendsetter by The EdTech Awards. Lindy is more than a trainer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 22, 2020

Sponsor: See 10 Professional Development Courses to Improve Your Online Classroom which I shared recently on my blog. I share 10 important concepts we need to level up as we transition to online learning. ” The post The Covid-19 Education Question: Is this Really Learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

The new ( Re)Defining STEM learning module from TGR Foundation and Discovery Education is the first of several courses to support educators to integrate STEM in new and powerful ways. Every STEM educator should take a look at these resources and integrate them into their blended or online learning environment.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

As schools across the nation shift to online learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, some educators are trying out new mobile apps, free trials of software, and other tools that promise to enhance or at least support their efforts. Is this company using data in an inappropriate way? Is this a privacy-protected product?

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

As schools across the nation shift to online learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, some educators are trying out new mobile apps, free trials of software, and other tools that promise to enhance or at least support their efforts. Is this company using data in an inappropriate way? Is this a privacy-protected product?

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Neo LMS

MAY 12, 2020

While this sudden turn of events has caused much anxiety for both teachers and learners, there have been valuable lessons learned about how we can leverage technology to benefit education. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning. Read more: 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. What’s next?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

In addition, I take time to play with new tools to see what I will bring into my classroom and how I will reach students. Take some courses with best practices that connect technology tools to pedagogical improvements in your classroom teaching. Summer is a great time to read blogs and attend conferences about educational technology.

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