EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Scholastic esports, the inclusion of competitive video gaming in our schools, is most definitely on the rise. What once seemed like part of a Ready Player One future schooling scenario has rapidly become a powerful tool for educational success.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 9, 2020

I don’t claim that this chart is definitive or based on a scholarly analysis of data. This chart is definitely a draft. Instead, it is just a quick summary of my informal meaning-making so far. If you have thoughts about how I should change it, let me know! Click here to access the full-size image.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 17, 2020

It teaches how to organize your topics so that students can find their files, how to take attendance (and connect with students while you do), a discussion about due dates, and how to teach students to find files and respond.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

This is a tricky question to answer as there is no definitive right way to lead and no shortage of advice available that you can weed through. So, what is the secret sauce when it comes to effective leadership?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 24, 2023

While I firmly believe in the merits of digital learning, it comes with a caveat, which I recently shared on social media: Technology is just a tool and is definitely not a silver bullet. The more difficult mental hurdle is that using any digital tool is just another thing added to an already crazy workload.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2023

In fact, I think that this definition of leadership is outdated and limiting. The definition and perception of leadership need to change. However, let’s look at it from the perspective of debunking what authentic leadership is, not to get at the heart of what it really is when it comes to agents of change.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 9, 2022

I shared the following definition in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms : Personalization constitutes pedagogical approaches that ensure all learners get what they need when and where they need it to succeed. Personalization is far from a fad or buzzword as it represents an equitable approach to learning.

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Ditch That Textbook

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

And if you are a parent of a teenager or a teacher of middle or high school then you definitely know all about it! It probably seems like everyone you know is on TikTok sharing the latest viral video or dance craze. As an educator, you can use it for MORE than just dances and lip […].

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In fact, the role of a teacher’s relationships with students and colleagues is the reason I chose to ground my research study on teacher engagement in blended learning environments in a definition of teacher engagement that included the dimension of social engagement (Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The definition of ‘up to date’ will vary with the topic. Is content accurate (based on student knowledge)? Does the content include a depth of knowledge on the subject? Is the information included on the website up to date? History probably doesn’t change much, but science might (such as Pluto is no longer a planet). Is the website unbiased?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 19, 2024

Such routines include students saying the word aloud, clapping out syllables, looking up and writing down the definition, and finding examples and non-examples of vocabulary terms. As an instructional coach and administrator, I regularly observed teachers providing direct instruction using explicit vocabulary routines.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Having a reliable infrastructure for online learning, including access to Chromebooks with high-definition webcams and quality microphones, serves as an insurance policy for the education system. While we hope that the world never faces another situation like the pandemic, it is prudent for schools to be prepared.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

Hence, the definition I created a few years back: Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology. The key is to find strategic ways to use it as a means to improve learning, something that is emphasized in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 10, 2022

One frequently used port is the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). It’s one of the most common go-to-ports for transferring high-definition video and audio between devices through a single cable. What Is HDMI? This digital interface supports both audio and visual signals.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 4, 2024

Before I tackle these, let’s first start with a realistic definition that Nicki Slaugh and I shared in our book Personalize : Personalization is all students getting what they need when and where they need it to learn. The definition we developed was strategic in nature.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

When it comes to technology, less is definitely more. Fewer Tools for More Impact It’s not how much technology you use in the classroom that matters, but the degree to which students use it in a purposeful way. Too much of a good thing tends to have drawbacks, which tend to increase when not aligned with sound pedagogy.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 8, 2020

While grades might work for some students, they definitely don’t for all, especially those who: Feel ashamed by the stigma that a letter or number has (or had) on them. Don’t learn one particular way, but that is how their classes were structured.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 2, 2022

According to TechTarget , a basic definition of refresh rate is as follows: . For esports or high-definition gaming, you are going to want an even higher refresh rate and 120Hz may be considered a better starting point. Does it impact the quality of your picture, and can a low refresh rate contribute to eye strain? .

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

This definition is grounded in constructivist principles and positions students at the center of learning. In my previous books, I’ve defined blended learning as the combination of active, engaged learning online with active, engaged learning offline to give learners more control of the time, place, pace, and path of their learning.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

But Marialice Curran , founder and executive director of the Digital Citizenship Institute and a former university professor, has a more holistic definition when it comes to the classroom. In her eyes, digital citizenship goes beyond just keeping students safe online. It involves showing them how they can use digital tools for good.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Here is my definition shared in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms that makes a distinction between instruction: Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology. While there are many strategies to personalize, blended pedagogies represent the most practical means.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2022

Typically, there is no definitive right or wrong response. These types of questions naturally allow for the sharing of more information such as feelings, supporting details, attitudes, and a deeper understanding of the concepts being presented.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

These are just a few of the questions being pondered, where there are no clear or definitive answers. What will be the impact of budget cuts? How will educators get the professional learning support they so desperately need? The result has been unprecedented stress on anyone associated directly, or indirectly, with education.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 3, 2022

Connect to Learning and School Culture Whether it is getting information out, providing feedback, or educating your stakeholders, there needs to be a compelling why, clear how, and definitive what that leads to the message resonating with your audience.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2021

While these are definitely important, a rapidly changing world requires the cultivation of disruptive thinkers who have the competence to replace conventional ideas with innovative solutions to authentic problems.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

If professional learning was not emphasized, it’s definitely not too late. However, this has also been a time of considerable fluctuation and flip-flopping on opening plans in relation to COVID19 infection rates. Think about experiences that reflect the conditions where your students will be expected to learn remotely.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 24, 2023

One must be careful in its use and administration, but definitely not fearful, as it has […] The post How AI is Changing the Education Landscape first appeared on EdNews Daily.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

Greg Kulowiec provides an excellent working definition: App Smashing is the process of using multiple apps to create projects or complete tasks. Content consumption does not equate to the construction of new knowledge, discourse, answering questions, solving a problem, or creating a learning artifact.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 24, 2024

1] As the McKinsey explainer that provided that definition of DEI elaborates, the business literature offers substantial evidence that diverse executive teams are connected to stronger financial performance.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 29, 2021

Either your videos are for entertaining, business, or personal purposes, professional editing will definitely stand out from the crowd. And this is where the confusion of the definition “best” starts. . Moreover, the best video editing software is individual to each user. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

00:01:32 – 00:02:42 : Broadening the Definition of Math Dr. Lidia Gonzalez talks about how math is more than just numbers and equations; it's a study of patterns that applies to everyday life. ” 00:02:30:18 – 00:02:42:09 Dr. Lidia Gonzalez Yeah, definitely. 00:01:55:22 – 00:02:16:22 Dr. .”

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

She had her students draw images depicting their vocabulary words on one side of index cards and write the word with its definition on the other side. While working with a history teacher this week, she shared how she adapted this game for a review activity in her classroom. I thought it was a brilliant idea!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 10, 2021

I can definitely improve in this area, and I really didn’t think about it much until an experience with Jackson County Schools in Georgia. One way to move the needle is to seek it out from a variety of perspectives. If you are not receiving enough feedback to either spark or sustain your growth, how are you seek it out?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 18, 2019

Inclusive learning and providing for students and families from different backgrounds is something that the Buncee and the Microsoft team are definitely passionate about, making this integration a natural fit. I've also had students experience difficulty with reading on certain colored backgrounds, so this is a definite plus.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2022

After reviewing the Logitech G Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, I’m definitely a fan. Logitech introduced the G Pro in 2017 and since then has steadily improved this line of keyboards, as well as their software, to better serve gamers’ needs. As a middle school teacher and an esports coach, I’ve tried numerous keyboards over the years.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

There were definitely excellent practices taking place in classrooms across the globe. I will even go out on a limb and state that what I have seen the past couple of months is significantly better at scale than what was observed prior to COVID-19's emergence. Now don't get me wrong. However, they were more isolated than widespread.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For example, in a digital text, teachers can hyperlink to dictionary definitions, images, diagrams, or animations to aid comprehension. Use multiple forms of media Present important information, or key concepts, using more than one form of media. Comprehension.

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