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Battle of the Classrooms: Apple, Google, Microsoft Vie for K-12 Market

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It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. For a quick summary, see our comparison chart at the bottom.). Microsoft Microsoft Classroom.

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How Digital Calendar Management Empowers Professors and Students

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When access to high-level executives and key players at a company suddenly became available to many, thanks to communication technology, it no longer mattered whose office was located close to these individuals, or who ate lunch with them. Helpful how-tos for managing digital calendars: How to Sync Multiple Calendars in Google Calendar.

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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

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Five years ago I wrote a piece for EdSurge entitled “ Why I’m Optimistic About The Next Wave of Education Technology,” and at the time I wanted to counteract the feelings many were expressing that the edtech bubble was about to burst. More than $1 billion in headline-grabbing transactions are likely to be announced at the event.

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The K-12 Business Model: How to Innovate in an Ever-Changing Learning Environment

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And with that type of model in mind, it leads us to wonder what effect annual student influx has on technology adoption in the classroom and the cultural effect on the ability to experiment and personalize. Let’s explore what makes K-12 unique and how to best leverage technology to drive the experience. The other is measurement.

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Why Is It Important to Create Individualized Professional Development for All Staff Members?

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Let us take Microsoft Word or Google Docs for example. The middle school teacher on the other hand might be taught paragraph styles but would also want to be taught how to use Microsoft Word or Google Docs to create a dynamic lesson with their students. Same application … two completely different PD sessions.

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Why Is It Important to Create Individualized Professional Development for All Staff Members?

TeacherCast

Let us take Microsoft Word or Google Docs for example. The middle school teacher on the other hand might be taught paragraph styles but would also want to be taught how to use Microsoft Word or Google Docs to create a dynamic lesson with their students. Digital Learning Platforms. Going Beyond the Major Applications.

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What Makes a Good Edtech Tool Great?

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To evaluate products, we use a 15-point rubric that evaluates three key qualities (engagement, pedagogy and support) essential to great digital learning. Having been on the development side, I know how tough it is to make great stuff, especially without quality feedback tuned to the unique challenges of making learning experiences.

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