EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Districts around the country are enacting similar plans, and many start by deciding on what technology to use in the classroom. We spent nearly two years talking to stakeholders and developing our instructional and academic goals before considering what technology to purchase. At BCPS, we took a curriculum-first approach.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Not all technology use is good , and overuse can hold students back. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Student Anxiety in Online Learning In this course, you’ll analyze anxiety brought about by technology immersion as an overactive fight–flight–freeze survival response. Based on information systems research, you’ll explore the concept of “technostress” and its triggers, how to spot it in your students, and how it impacts learning.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

How can schools and districts systemically create a vision of teaching and learning that’s personal, authentic, relevant, and harnesses the power of technology? FRS) , is helping thousands of schools create these types of learning experiences for kids. Personalized Professional Learning.

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eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Blended learning combines traditional, in-person learning with digital learning, so that students can experience both forms. Digital citizenship refers to appropriate and responsible use of technology.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 28, 2018

For many middle school teachers, taking part in a one-to-one initiative, where every student has a digital device for learning, has led to an existential search. In a technology-driven, student-centered learning environment, what does it mean to be a teacher? Teachers are not the only ones learning to adapt.

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Hapara

AUGUST 17, 2022

Textbook funds could instead be used to help lower class sizes, invest in ELL assistants, build outdoor learning areas, take learners on field trips, purchase new technology or upgrade buildings. Because OER textbooks are digital, teachers and learners can access them online or download them to their devices.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This all-in-one solution for middle school, high school, and advanced science levels helps educators support digital and hands-on learning, facilitate inquiry-based exploration, and differentiate instruction using labs, embedded safety resources, test prep, formative and summative assessments, and multi-level reporting tools. . “We

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Edsurge

JANUARY 1, 2020

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Most were near our offices in Silicon Valley so that we could learn from them firsthand. At the same time, we knew that technology was nowhere near a silver bullet. Equally important, they’re never using “technology for technology’s sake.”

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Some common 21st-century skills include critical thinking, creativity, digital literacy, technology literacy, information literacy and self-direction. With digital textbooks, students learn how to use technology responsibly and pull information from a variety of digital sources. Learn more.

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eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Blended learning combines traditional, in-person learning with digital learning, so that students can experience both forms. Digital citizenship refers to appropriate and responsible use of technology.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2017

Here’s what I mean: At one end of this spectrum, we have “siloed differentiation,” a version of personalized learning where the focus is using digital platforms to facilitate an automated (ie: NOT teacher-driven) assessment to differentiated instruction. Personalized Learning as Authentic Passion-Based Learning.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

The post Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators – SULS0160 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Dr. Monica Alicea, a Technology Training and Integration Specialist, about strategies and tools to engage students. Returning to the Classroom with Technology. Click To Tweet.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Fill-in story Technology Integration Specialist Joli Boucher created a super fun Google Sheets fill-in story activity. You can also share it with a single learner, a group or the entire class for differentiated instruction. How do you learn how to use Google Sheets?

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 8, 2014

More than 340,000 students, educators and parents have “spoken” so far as part of this year’s Speak Up surveys about how they use – and how they would like to use – technology for learning. 8-12 National Online Surveys Close 12/19: [link] org/speakup/ Irvine, Calif. Today’s findings are about teachers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

Iowa’s Buena Vista University (BVU) is launching a new track within their online Master’s Degree program designed from the ground up for the full-time K-12 educator powered by Discovery Education , the leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Any classroom teacher will tell you the importance of differentiating instruction and materials for students’ diverse needs. It’s also crucial that when you introduce a new digital learning tool into your classroom, you make sure it will be accessible to your students. Evaluating accessibility.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The use of differentiated instruction to individualize each student’s learning experience is becoming more common in today’s elementary classrooms, but creating meaningful differentiation for a typical class of 25 students or more can still be a challenge. Use is Becoming More Sophisticated. About the Presenters.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

Technology is present in kids’ worlds now more than ever before. Whether it be social media, school use or gaming, students are almost always on some sort of digital application. I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina.

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 20, 2019

FUNecole is a wonderful digital learning solution for grades 1st-6th. FUNecole focuses on different topics such as: digital literacy, SEL (social-emotional learning), and 21st Century Skills, coding, Computer Science, and more.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2021

Nyree White is the director of digital learning at Achievement First Schools, which are in Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction, personalized learning, assessment, and professional learning, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

The need for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education is critical, especially because there will be more than 3 million job openings in STEM-related fields by 2018. This approach teaches K-12 students to think creatively and engage in other subject areas using skills learned in the arts. About STEAM.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 11, 2019

Listen closely for step-by-step instructions, implementation ideas, and some Google tips that will save you time and reap many benefits for you and your students. I hope this episode inspires you to dig deeper into differentiated instruction, and how to use the tools you have available to support all of the learners in your classroom.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

After a moment of disruption – of major disruption – the conditions are ripe for accelerating innovation,” says Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education. “We It’s a reassurance as a parent to know they can get on and they can learn just like their peers in person,” says Ms.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Any classroom teacher will tell you the importance of differentiating instruction and materials for students' diverse needs. It's also crucial that when you introduce a new digital learning tool into your classroom, you make sure it will be accessible to your students. I used closed-captioning with BrainPop Jr.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2015

The Math Techbook intends to transform the way students and teachers experience math through engaging instructional strategies and real-world problems that motivate and excite students with diverse learning styles, according to the company. Next page: How the Math Techbook will help support the district’s new technology plan.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Follow education technology-reform projects, and you’ll find mixed academic outcomes and expensive consultants. million to the firm for personalized-learning consulting services. To help teachers implement the learning model, schools and districts are increasingly paying top-dollar for specialized consultants.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Walnut - A excellent new site/app for finding educational videos and then taking quizzes to assess learning (think BrainPop). This is a great way for educators to assess learning and differentiate instruction. NowComment - A great learning tool where educators can annotate on any type of document to facilitate learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Authors’ Note: We’re often asked by educators, “what impact do you see with Google technology in schools?” Early in the project we were asked to complete the sentence “Technology in the classroom equals…what?” Our answer: when considered alone, technology equals nothing. What Does Real Success Look Like?

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techlearning

APRIL 3, 2018

The conversations in these presentations centered on impactful instruction and the magnitude of digital options. One attendee commented that “technology tools can support ALL learners in the classroom by assisting students with everything from reading, writing, and math, to time management, organization, focus, and more.”

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Teachers are no strangers to differentiating instruction for their students, and neither are instructional coaches and digital learning facilitators. direct examples of how to embed technology into my lesson to maximize learning in my classroom." Because it just gives you confidence."

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ExcelinEd

AUGUST 10, 2015

A lot has happened in the world of digital learning since ExcelinEd’s Digital Learning Now initiative and Getting Smart released the first Smart Series paper in August 2012. Getting Smart, in partnership with: Digital Learning Now , Foundation for Excellence in Education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2015

“MobyMax … finds the holes in my students’ academic experience and fills them, contributing to a rock-solid foundation,” said Tim Swanson, a second-grade teacher who is also the school’s technology coach. MobyMax helps teachers differentiate instruction based on the learning needs of each student,” said MobyMax co-founder Wade Willett.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

we seek to differentiate instruction to provide scaffolding for all of our 21st century learners”). Hartford (CT): “HPS students will transform their world and will thrive if they are at the center of their learning.”. Marion (NY): “We personalize learning today to empower every Black Knight (student) to thrive tomorrow.”.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

we seek to differentiate instruction to provide scaffolding for all of our 21st century learners”). Hartford (CT): “HPS students will transform their world and will thrive if they are at the center of their learning.”. Marion (NY): “We personalize learning today to empower every Black Knight (student) to thrive tomorrow.”.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2016

“Students get a hands–on learning experience so they can take ideas from thought to expression like never before.”. By leveraging Sprout’s blend of tactile, visual and audio engagement, educators are offered powerful means of differentiating instruction and personalizing learning in a way no other computer can support.

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