eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Where edtech steps in While the student population speaking languages other than English within the U.S. Now, edtech can support bilingual education in a way impossible before. schools have at least some English-learning students , not all teachers are properly equipped to provide equitable education.

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EdTech Education Policies Assessment 114

EdTech Magazine

MAY 26, 2020

Before technology transformed K–12 education, IT professionals and teachers mostly stayed in their own lanes: IT staff kept systems humming behind the scenes, while educators handled the classroom. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn why K–12 schools should establish a data-driven culture. My role as an IT leader is to ask questions.

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Data Survey Education EdTech 195

TeacherCast

JULY 25, 2022

The coach opens up their coaching data dashboard and presents a series of charts, graphs, and meaningful information about what they have done during the school year complete with links to artifacts to projects they have worked on with both teachers and students. How can Data be Collected by Instructional Coaches? Does this make sense?

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Data How To Google Video 144

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. What are the projections for edtech? This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 142

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Today one of the largest providers of course-management software for colleges and schools, Blackboard, announced that it plans to merge with Anthology, a company formed last year from the combination of three other edtech companies. And when data is integrated among products on a campus, he added, it would be the campus's own data.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2023

As colleges and universities continue to confront digital transformation, they must ask themselves, ‘What does our core product — the educational credential — evolve to look like in a more data-rich, technology-centric world?’ The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift toward digital HR.

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Data Digital Badges Trends Assessment 133

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 2, 2020

Before technology transformed K–12 education, IT professionals and teachers mostly stayed in their own lanes: IT staff kept systems humming behind the scenes, while educators handled the classroom. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn why K–12 schools should establish a data-driven culture. My role as an IT leader is to ask questions.

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Data Survey Education EdTech 150

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When did October become awards season in the world of edtech? This week’s newsfeeds are stuffed with announcements for finalists and honorees for both educators and vendors on the best and brightest developments for teaching and learning. The winners: Of course, we need to start with the most prestigious!

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EdTech Industry Gamification Data 85

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2020

Before technology transformed K–12 education, IT professionals and teachers mostly stayed in their own lanes: IT staff kept systems humming behind the scenes, while educators handled the classroom. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn why K–12 schools should establish a data-driven culture. My role as an IT leader is to ask questions.

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Data Survey Education EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 31, 2020

Before technology transformed K–12 education, IT professionals and teachers mostly stayed in their own lanes: IT staff kept systems humming behind the scenes, while educators handled the classroom. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn why K–12 schools should establish a data-driven culture. My role as an IT leader is to ask questions.

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Data Survey Education EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2020

Before technology transformed K–12 education, IT professionals and teachers mostly stayed in their own lanes: IT staff kept systems humming behind the scenes, while educators handled the classroom. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn why K–12 schools should establish a data-driven culture. My role as an IT leader is to ask questions.

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Data Survey Education EdTech 150

Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning environment offers students all kinds of options for research, class projects, collaboration, activities and assessments. So how do you manage web filtering so that it protects students but doesn’t restrict learning?

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Digital Learning Chromebook Learning Policies 130

EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. CMS – Content Management System (a tool to build websites and apps). LMS – Learning Management System (software that runs and manages educational programs). MLD – Mobile Learning Devices. MLearning – Mobile Learning. NGDLE – Next-generation Digital Learning Environment.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2023

Then there was the $95 million payroll system snafu back in 2008. Click through to listen for some big-picture analysis of the survey results you can scroll below: Project Tomorrow recently released data on how connected digital learning devices have benefited families in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

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EdTech Survey Chromebook Analysis 92

Edsurge

JULY 28, 2021

It’s got an effective mobile app that really changes the context in how people access language, a critical mass in consumer interest in learning applications and since the pandemic hit, it put edtech into the minds of investors as a real investable category,” says Trace Urdan, an edtech analyst and managing director at Tyton Partners.

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EdTech Chegg Mobility Company 160

ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Yet, amidst the seemingly endless sea of EdTech solutions, selecting the right platform is a formidable challenge. To conquer this challenge, read on to see key factors to consider in choosing an interactive learning platform. What Are Interactive Learning Platforms?

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Learning EdTech Training Software 213

TeacherCast

JULY 31, 2021

A few years ago, I created a simple Daily Teacher Interaction Tracker using Google Forms , and believe me … it saved me a ton of time each day AND it provided me, my digital learning team, and my principal the data that we needed to support our teachers and students. What is a Daily Teacher Interaction Tracking System?

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System Data Tablets Google 133

ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Finding the correct digital education and EdTech solution provider can be challenging, but choosing the best fit for you will save you time and money, and help you avoid frustration. Finally, as technology is rapidly evolving, it is important that EdTech resources can keep pace and are compatible with the changes in the industry.

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How To Software Education EdTech 375

Edsurge

JULY 30, 2021

Braced for the next wave of edtech? Combine that with some of the dislocations triggered by COVID and students could be in for some radical changes in the tools that help them learn. The most recent player to step into the edtech spotlight is India’s Byju’s. We used to think about edtech globalization in one way—from the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Online and blended learning have become powerful solutions to improve students’ access to a high-quality education, regardless of their life circumstances, socioeconomic status or zip code,” said Thom Jackson, President and CEO of EdisonLearning. “As

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Digital Learning Blended Learning Education Learning 72

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Phil has led the charge for his district to develop and implement Student Data Privacy systems in the State of Illinois and recently presented at ISTELive22 on these protocols and processes. Phil Hintz has been approved by the D219 Board of Education as the next Chief Technology Officer for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Student Data Privacy EdTech Conference Data 86

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Digital learning plays an integral part in helping students build the skills they need for academic and personal success. In fact, it’s so important that it has its own day, and this year, Digital Learning Day is on February 28. school district laid out a careful plan to be “digital from day one of learning.”

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Digital Learning EdTech Blended Learning Learning 90

eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. Named one of the top 16 “Forward Thinking EdTech Leaders in the Country” and one of the “Top 100 Influential Voices in Education.” What’s on the rise in edtech right now? thomascmurray. jlscheffer.

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EdTech Future Ready BYOD Personalized Learning 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2019

That forecast was rooted in a sense of optimism—that as digital learning tools and opportunities proliferated in schools, educators would increasingly be able to tailor their instruction to meet students’ different needs. Thirty-five percent of teachers say they use edtech daily, and another 23 percent say they use it most days.

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Digital Learning Survey Learning EdTech 109

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. What are the projections for edtech? This begs the question: What’s next for education?

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities.

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EdTech Resources Tools Robotics 114

Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2020

The pending $2 billion sale of one of the largest learning management systems to a private equity firm has raised questions about what happens to the trove of student data held in the company’s courses. We will not sell student data, and we will continue to come out and very publicly state that.”

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Data Student Data Privacy Company System 125

Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. Commit to Systemic Planning – Before You Purchase.

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EdTech Future Ready Social Media Broadband 189

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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Education STEM Trends EdTech 129

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2021

Officials from the company, which makes the Canvas learning-management system used at many colleges and schools, rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today, marking its IPO. That’s because even with the IPO, Thoma Bravo will maintain majority ownership of Instructure, notes Phil Hill, an edtech consultant and blogger.

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Student Data Privacy EdTech Coursera Company 168

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Ling Lam, an edtech and innovation teacher at a K-8 independent school in northern California sets specific social-emotional goals for every edtech tool she uses. Learn more about this EdSurge Research project.) I try to get them to create a History folder, have a system and name docs.”

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EdTech Survey Education Microsoft 191

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2019

These assessments provide data on our learners’ progress and knowledge of the content. If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions !

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Assessment Tools STEM EdTech 294

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2019

In an unusual move intended to shake up how college teaching is done around the world, Carnegie Mellon University today announced that it will give away dozens of the digital-learning software tools it has built over more than a decade—and make their underlying code available for anyone to see and modify.

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Software Digital Learning Sakai Learning 164

Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students and educators have more tools to create a learning environment that fosters personalized learning.

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Accessibility Technology E-rate Data 335

Linways Technologies

APRIL 17, 2020

Students missing out on valuable education, teachers unable to continue educating, and institutions being locked down and the education system is at a standstill. However, there has been impressive progress in digital technology helping out education to move forward, and continue teaching-learning online.

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Digital Learning Assessment System Course 98

Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Now, Title IV is a complex, layered program and marks a significant departure in structure and operation from past federal edtech investments. Go easy on the inspirational, aspirational statements; go deep on data to support the needs assessments and recommendations.

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Strategy EdTech Broadband E-rate 231

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Since researchers at Carnegie Mellon University helped invent AI in the 1950s, AI has been transforming how we learn, work, and play–and that change is now happening at breakneck speed. Unlike chess, where playing the game well is the point, education systems need to track students’ reasoning in order to help students build expertise.

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Data Examples Digital Learning Tools 124