eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. The past few years have seen a significant transformation for education and edtech, and 2023 will continue to bring new ideas and emerging technologies.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2019

Four-and-a-half years after Amazon first released Alexa, its voice-activated virtual assistant, the technology is finding its footing in education. Kahoot, a game-based learning company with a trove of millions of educational quizzes, also announced its first Alexa skill this week.

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Last month I attended the annual Digital Media and Learning (DML) Conference at University of California, Irvine. DML 2017 was packed with interesting studies and perspectives from education, media and technology researchers from around the world. The Importance of Failure in Learning. Connected Learning.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 8, 2024

As I previewed in a previous entry , I attended and presented at two conferences in March, but I've been busy since then and haven't had a chance to write a reflection! bcpsky digital learning coach @kytis01 sharing how #ArtificialIntelligence tools can play different roles to help a student!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 17, 2014

Our first-ever Learning Revolution Conference kicks off this coming Monday, April 20th, online and free, with a terrific set of keynote and distinguished speakers and a full day of conference sessions on Thursday, April 24th. Our theme for this conference is "What Are We Learning About Learning?"

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2018

This is my 12th year attending FETC and I have never been more excited about the edtech trends being highlighted at this conference. Today’s technology-rich classrooms are clawing to get at the latest game-based learning tools and digital applications.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 20, 2018

Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, was a history teacher. Sponsor: The STLinATL Conference will be at Woodward Academy in Atlanta July 26-27, 2018. The top Edtech Tool Tuesday of 2018 (so far) with Richard Byrne From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update June 3rd, 2014 Discovery is seeing what everyone else has seen, and thinking what nobody else has thought. Albert Szent-Gyorgi The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Enrique: Well, I think it has a number of advantages over other education technologies right now. I know I was in Dubai recently at the EduTEch Conference with my students. So, Enrique, why do you think that Virtual Reality is going to change everything in education? Why do you think Virtual Reality is going to change everything?

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For this reason, MIND is proud to have partnered with John Deere since 2014 to reach more than 37,000 students in over 90 schools, ensuring the next generation of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM) workforce continues to carry the innovation and leadership torch. The Future is STEM/STEAM.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 1, 2016

Previous posts in this series tracked the development of educational technology over 40 years. I first started working in the field of educational technology in January 1976, at a time when technology was used more for teaching than it was for learning. They also have the capacity to support personal learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 26, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update August 26th, 2014 If a child can''t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn. Ignacio Estrada The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

Flocks of educators and entrepreneurs have made their way down to San Antonio this week for the mecca of edtech conferences, hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education—better known as ISTE. Educators at a school can also set up their own channels and video conferences. WHO GIVES A KAHOOT?:

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 29, 2019

Calli Wright , Education Engagement Manager, shared some of her top takeaways in a recap from the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT) 2019, held in San Antonio, Texas. Looking to incorporate games into the classroom? Each month, we’re recapping the great content coming out of MIND and our community.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Sitting down with her after her keynote at the summer EDEN conference in Jonkoping, Sweden, we discussed a number of issues around diversity and inclusion, the use of technology in education, games based learning, peer learning and emerging learner-led pedagogies.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) started collaborating on game-based learning (GBL) in developmental math and writing instruction in the mid-2000s, they had no idea what they were setting in motion. The CGN also has hosted three increasingly well-attended conferences, called the CUNY Games Festival.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2016

The future of education, including citizen science apps, increases in gamification and game-based learning, and artificial intelligence’s impact on the education industry. Today’s quickly emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology spells change for practically every industry, including education.

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Learning with 'e's

JUNE 13, 2013

I have personally nailed my colours to the mast with several recent blog posts including The games we play and The future of gaming. Earlier today at the EDEN Conference, here in Oslo, I took part in a special session on games based learning. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2018

The gathering was also a warm-up act for a two-day Institute of Education Sciences research conference. That means that even though all the game developers were keen to show off the fun aspects of their games, their products are based on research and the developers were eager to talk about measuring results.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 1, 2018

Education technology must enhance learning. Today’s guest, Bethany Petty gives us pointers and shares a common pitfall of those implementing new technology in the classroom. Vicki: Using technology to enhance learning. Is the focus of the tool to enhance student learning? How do we use technology to do that?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update August 19th, 2014 Perhaps the greatest joy is learning how to motivate yourself. Floyd Maxwell The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions. See you there!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

So if games are fun, and learning should be fun, doesn’t it behoove the education and gaming industries to join forces? That question has spurred the creation of many companies, conferences and other collaborative educational gaming efforts.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Our 2014 Gaming in Education online conference start tonight! Whether you''re passionate about game-based learning or just getting your toes wet, Gaming in Ed celebrates the value that games offer in educational settings. Thursday is our full conference day. See you online!

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

New technologies and technology trends emerge all the time, but a few seem to have staying power in K-12 classrooms. Virtual reality and virtual field trips, augmented reality, and gaming are all moving from “cool” technologies to instructional approaches with research-backed merit.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. With insights on everything from Minecraft, to digital inking, to common mistakes made with technology and SEL, Michelle gives us an important overview of two things often not discussed together. And that’s such a fantastic tool.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

We''ve set up a new student entrepreneurship portal at StudentEnrepreneurship.com that provides quick access to the free HPLIFE interactive classes for students to learn business skills, and gives you a chance to sign up for information about the free online conference on student entrepreneurship we plan to hold in 2015.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

So, it’s perhaps not surprising that there are game-based edtech companies hoping to leave a mark in classrooms. But what goes into building a game-based learning startup—or any edtech startup? At the Intentional Play Summit, a conference focused on the intersection of gaming and education in Mountain View, Calif.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2017

An engaging, innovative, from the heart sharer who inspires educators while transforming their teaching with original, timely and use-tomorrow ideas for student choice, differentiation, and technology integration. and podcasts. Google Certified Educator Academies: [link].

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 27, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update May 27th, 2014 The secret of education is respecting the pupil. Ralph Waldo Emerson The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions. Learn more and register here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 5, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update August 5th, 2014 One of the reasons people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure. Gardner The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 12, 2013

The next step was to push the idea further and encourage students to present their work in front of large live audiences such as conferences and symposia. I invited Dan to co-present with me at the ALT-C Conference in Manchester in 2009. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s. Photo by ClintJCL An audience with.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 29, 2015

This point in the school year is often a time of reflection for teachers, instructional technology coaches, and administrators. This technology, which works with iOS7 or iOS8 devices such as cell phones and iPads, allows students to react to pingable content that is presented in the classroom. Location – Maine.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

And one of the things about the book is I know a lot of schools differ in how much technology they have, so I tried to incorporate ideas that anybody can use. Regardless of whether you’re a kindergarten teacher or a 12th grade teacher, whether you have tons of technology or limited technology.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 26, 2021

AT MIND, our technique consists of language-independent, animated representations of math concepts presented through a series of puzzles that make learning math fun and engaging. ST Math does not implement a "teaching by telling" approach but instead facilitates a "learning by doing" method. Spatial-Temporal Game-based Learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2018

Without much of a clue as to how to design or program a game, Urdaneta-Hartmann won a $10,000 grant from Drexel to develop her own skills in educational gaming and create a tool for students in the program. With the funds Urdaneta-Hartmann traveled to Norway for an educational gaming conference.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 6, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update May 6th, 2014 Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Fred Rogers The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" Learn more here. Play is really the work of childhood.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

nd worked as a technology coach. Vickie believes in empowering her students to take charge of their learning to create positive change in the world becoming agents of change. She uses technology in her classroom to connects her students with the world. She has taught multiple grades a. Blog: [link].

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