EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

As the new school year begins, some students and teachers are bringing with them new skills learned at summer school and professional conferences. A report by PowerSchool notes that 32 percent of teachers surveyed say that they struggle to integrate new edtech tools into the classroom.

EdTech 299

EdTech Survey Conference Education 299

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2022

Earlier this month, as thousands of early childhood educators and advocates gathered in Baltimore for the 2022 National Head Start Annual Conference, attendees exchanged first-hand accounts and anecdotes from the field, sharing what the last couple of years have been like for them and what it’s like right now.

Report 153

Report Conference Survey Advocacy 153

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

In a little less than a decade, the district has gone from having no functional email to “ubiquitous Wi-Fi” and every kid with a device, Caposey said during a panel at the ISTE Live conference in New Orleans last week. ISTE is the parent organization of EdSurge, though we operate with editorial independence.)

Conference 135

Conference Broadband Secondary EdTech 135

EdTech Magazine

JULY 6, 2023

A 2021 Code.org report notes that only 51 percent of high schools offer computer science coursework, and a 2021 Pew Research Center report shows that Black students earned only 7 percent of STEM bachelor’s degrees in 2018. DIG DEEPER: Learn how schools are working to reduce the STEM divide for Black students.

STEM 280

STEM Conference Report Twitter 280

Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? education or edtech event organizer has canceled or postponed their upcoming conferences.

Industry 145

Industry Conference EdTech Facebook 145

Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. based membership association will no longer hold its annual education technology conferences, once staple events for industry leaders. In the early- to mid-2000s, some of our conferences were really well attended,” says Billings.

Industry 153

Industry Conference EdTech Student Data Privacy 153

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 23, 2023

The “CoSN State of EdTech Leadership 2022” report states that the share of female CTOs increased from 25 to 34 percent between 2020 and 2022. These figures were highlighted at the Consortium for School Networking’s annual conference in Austin, Texas. Research shows that white men continue to dominate the makeup of K–12 IT leaders.

EdTech 333

EdTech Conference Report 333

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2022

New data released this week from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, known as the “nation’s report card,” should raise the alarm for America’s high schools. Absenteeism skyrocketed during the pandemic, with more than 70 percent of schools reporting increases in chronic student absenteeism. The post OPINION: U.S.

Report 103

Report Data System Meeting 103

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Two and half weeks ago I extended an invitation to attendees of the annual OpenEd Conference to “please help make the OpenEd Conference better.” 32 people have indicated that they are willing to participate in a 30 minute phone / Skype conversation about the conference (via this Google Form ).

Conference 60

Conference Report Google 60

Waterford

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Before you know it, parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. It’s easy to let the conference season catch us by surprise, but did you know that parent-teacher conferences are one of the best ways to boost parent engagement? Encouraging Parental Involvement Before Conference Season.

Conference 100

Conference How To Meeting Case Study 100

Doug Levin

JANUARY 2, 2018

This incident was reported on the K-12 Cyber Incident Map (#284) on December 29, 2017. On January 2, 2018, the district held a press conference – led by Superintendent Dr. Rodney Shotwell – to explain the incident, share lessons learned and next steps, and respond to questions from the media.

Conference 150

Conference Data Report System 150

Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2019

I was preparing for parent-teacher conferences. There was certainly a different culture around conferences at my new school, and apparently students were supposed to lead them, but out of habit, I did my breathing exercises and recited my mantra. Rob’s wasn’t the only conference that went this way.

Conference 151

Conference Exercises Report Video 151

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2021

4 —a few days before the CDC report was published—sharing Purdue’s health data from the fall 2020 semester. Daniels’ analysis takes a different tone than the CDC report. Mitch Daniels, an outspoken proponent of opening college campuses during the pandemic, released a letter on Jan.

Report 126

Report Study Data Analysis 126

techlearning

APRIL 3, 2018

More than 7,500 educators from around the globe gathered in Boston to participate in ASCD's #Empower18 conference. Conferences like ASCD allow us to turn learning into action and help us grow as school leaders. As Ink International Founder Manny Scott said in his keynote “be learners for your students.” Could you research more details?

Conference 40

Conference Report Differentiated Instruction Mobility 40

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Fazil Khan got in just under the wire when he applied for a data reporter job at The Hechinger Report in the summer of 2022. Fazil always thought about ways reporting problems could be solved, rather than why they were intractable,” said Jon Marcus, a higher education writer at Hechinger. Sanchez said she liked Taylor Swift.

Data 143

Data Report Conference Analysis 143

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 15, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Today is officially the last day to submit proposals to present at the conference. More information is below or here.

Libraries 73

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 73

The Hechinger Report

MAY 18, 2021

Parent-teacher conferences have always been important, perhaps never more so than now, with many schools across the country closed to in-person teaching since last spring. Conferences that provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to monitor and assess children’s progress, performance and achievement are more necessary now than ever.

Conference 79

Conference Trends Report Assessment 79

EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2023

These challenges are shaping the futures of over four million boys and girls in ways that most of us cannot imagine, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures in a report written this year.

Conference 130

Conference Report Education Digital Learning 130

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 27, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is just one week away and will be held online (and for free) next Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. The final schedule for the conference, with links to each session, will be emailed later this week.

Libraries 70

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 70

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2023

Teachers also report that they are increasingly the target of disruptive student behavior and that classroom incidents involving physical violence have more than doubled since the onset of the pandemic. The report summarizes findings from a survey of more than 1,000 district and school administrators, teachers, and student support staff.

Survey 130

Survey Trends Conference Outcomes 130

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 4, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Writing a Useful Security Incident Report: A Template for Library Security Officers and Library Staff." Security Incident Reports (SIRs) have legal, historical, evidential, and statistical importance.

Libraries 66

Libraries Report Conference Policies 66

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Our third Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Recordings of the conference sessions will be available at Library20.com com the week after the conference.

Libraries 85

Libraries Conference Data E-rate 85

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Our first Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. mini-conference, we will focus specifically on helping library workers thrive in our current uncertain and complex times.

Libraries 70

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 70

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2017

As a former New York City high school teacher, I know that parent-teacher conferences seldom provide parents with enough time to process what their children learned, what they’re interested in, and what needs improvement. Talk about what's being learned, not what's missing. Budgeting for superheroes was always a hit in my algebra class.

Conference 129

Conference Blended Learning Data Accessibility 129

edWeb.net

MARCH 17, 2021

We’re delighted to announce the release of our edFocus Industry Summit Report 2021: The Impact of COVID-19 on K-12 Education. You can read the report and listen to the podcasts here. You can read the report and listen to the podcasts here. Higher parent engagement with virtual conferences and support.

Report 52

Report Industry Conference System 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We have finalized the 18 concurrent presentations for the conference, and they are listed below. In this Library 2.0

Libraries 68

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 68

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 30, 2023

Our first Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. mini-conference, we will focus specifically on helping library workers thrive in our current uncertain and complex times.

Libraries 69

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 69

Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2018

We’ve rounded up some of the most widely-attended edtech conferences in the U.S., EdSurge reporters, researchers and other staff members often frequent these events, where we write about the latest news and emerging trends in education technology. The calendar below names more than 50 edtech conferences happening in the U.S.

Conference 125

Conference Technology EdTech Trends 125

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Not only was I not in classrooms enough, but also the level of feedback provided through the lens of a narrative report did very little to improve teaching and learning both in and out of the classroom. This adds a whole new level of credibility to the post-conference.

Conference 466

Conference Strategy Assessment Personal Learning Network 466

ProfHacker

APRIL 13, 2017

I just got back from # OER17 in London, which is a relatively cozy type of conference (around 180 people, of whom I knew around 40 really well, and another 30 or so vaguely well). And I was thinking that I had a great conference experience and knew ahead of time that I would enjoy this conference. The conference walks the talk.

Conference 70

Conference Twitter Examples Policies 70

Edsurge

JULY 5, 2018

Our biannual conference calendar highlights edtech’s most popular higher-ed conferences, including events such as higher-ed nonprofit EDUCAUSE’s national convening and ASU+GSV, one of the largest events for education investors and businesses. The calendar below names more than 50 edtech conferences happening this year.

Conference 96

Conference EdTech Facebook Trends 96

Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 3, 2017

The second part is to get students to benchmark and reflect at more regular intervals through student led conferences. Get learners to track and reflect on their progress at regular intervals, such as each progress report time, with student led conferences (SLC). The third part includes the final reflection. Start with goals!

Conference 586

Conference Assessment Course Training 586

The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 5, 2018

I attended this training too late for this year’s BtSN; however, it was a couple weeks prior to conference week. My mind started turning over the idea of a “flipped conference.” . Then, I went to YouTube and found a video that kind of had the idea of a “flipped conference” but still not quite what I had in mind.

Conference 102

Conference Google Flipped Classroom Trends 102

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2024

Still, only 37 percent have a plan for incorporating AI instruction in the classroom, according to the 2024 Voice of the Superintendent Survey released by education company EAB at the School Superintendent Association (AASA) National Conference on Education. A rise in work absences among teachers further compounds the staffing shortage.

Survey 117

Survey Report Digital Learning Conference 117

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

gathered in Oakland this past weekend for the Network for Public Education ’s (NPE) national conference, where several sessions centered around a common theme: protecting public education amid an era of federal budget cuts and concerns over the increased presence of technology in classrooms. Educators from around the U.S.

Personalized Learning 156

Personalized Learning Conference EdTech Education 156

Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 16, 2013

Stay Up to Date Manage Your Email Preferences/Unsubscribe Change Your Email Address To report abuse, click here. conference edtech educational techforum' Livestream Archive Take a look at some of the fantastic sessions from previous Tech Forums at our Livestream page. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

Conference 150

Conference EdTech Twitter Technology 150

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 12, 2023

“I really did not expect to make it home,” she said during a recent conference on teaching difficult topics in the current partisan political environment, particularly in Florida. One of Robinson’s fellow panelists at the conference, Hayley McCulloch, a U.S.

Conference 143

Conference Meeting Report Course 143