Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 6, 2013

While there are lots of ways this can be done and lots of tools that educators can use to accomplish this, there are many sites that can help facilitate the process. Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The abrupt transition to remote learning was a shock to our national education system. Districts, schools, educators, and families scrambled to get plans in place for distance learning. Students and teachers were familiar with apps that supported instructional goals and allowed them to demonstrate learning on their own. “I

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. We have to relate to educate. Student Mental Health (Including Anxiety and Depression).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Savvas Realize , recognized as one of the most innovative learning management systems (LMS) in the industry and the winner of seven edtech awards, has now been made even easier to use with intuitive navigation for both teachers and students and time-saving tools for teachers to make the most of their teaching day.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Following a comprehensive evaluation, Virginia’s State Board of Education has approved Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience for statewide use as a core instructional resource through its state adoption process. Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience is aligned to Virginia’s 2018 Standards of Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Helping educators learn about the power of a gamified immersive learning environment is Michael’s passion. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2021

In short, the pandemic school requirements dealt a significant blow to our approach to education, as we sacrificed extended time spent with in-person group projects and a slower pace for a greater commitment to health and safety. Student engagement was falling off as well.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In partnership with the Center for Global Education at Asia Society , the League of Innovative Schools has launched innovation study tours –– a learning opportunity focused on deeper learning and equity. Education at Asia Society. Tony Jackson Vice president for the Center for Global Education at Asia Society.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

When it came to the lesson plan piece, many of my colleagues and I in the Northeastern United States were educated in the Instructional Theory Into Practice Model (ITIP) developed by Madeline Hunter. For many years this framework was the lay of the land in schools when it came to direct instruction. Stockard, Jean & W.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Missouri’s Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) has selected Discovery Education to support the district’s community-wide commitment to student learning and success. Through this new partnership, all educators serving KCPS’s more than 15,000 students in 35 district schools will receive access to Discovery Education Experience.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Back in 2012, Maine was a trailblazer in something called proficiency-based education, in which students would be required to master specific skills and educational topics to progress and graduate from school. There was no group of students who experienced a high degree of exposure to proficiency-based education.

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Omega Notes

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Differentiated learning in a post-secondary environment can improve not just student engagement and retention of material but instructor responsiveness to student needs. Ed tech is a tool that can provide faculty with student analytics and insight on how students engage with material, from acquisition to expression.

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

In order to prepare students to become successful future global citizens, they need to engage in deeper learning. This form of education helps teach students the critical collaboration and analytical skills they will need to succeed in the future workplace and society. They can also brainstorm ideas with Note.ly

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

Welcome back to our insightful series on 21st century education. It’s astounding to reflect on how much has changed in the intervening years in the world of education and teaching. In this latest installment, we turn our focus back to a topic I last discussed in 2011: the characteristics of 21st-century teachers.

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techlearning

APRIL 5, 2018

- Discovery Education´s Digital Resources and Comprehensive Professional Development System to Create Authentic STEM Teaching and Learning Environments for Elementary Students- Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Education’s Science Techbook series empowers educators to transform science instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models.

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eSpark

JULY 1, 2021

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. 4: Direct Instruction Ensures Success. Bergan, J.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 3, 2021

A version of this post was originally published on April 13, 2021, in Independent Education Today. Education technology (edtech) is on the path to conquering every classroom. Each student learns differently and overcomes various challenges, and celebrates small victories in their individual way. Mastery-based learning.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 25, 2015

Last week, during the 2015 CoSN Annual Conference , I participated in the CoSN Camp FailFest where leaders in education shared professional failures in order to see future successes. When I started Gaggle back in 1999, we were free email for students. You may not know it, but education is a very “green” industry.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 25, 2015

Last week, during the 2015 CoSN Annual Conference , I participated in the CoSN Camp FailFest where leaders in education shared professional failures in order to see future successes. When I started Gaggle back in 1999, we were free email for students. You may not know it, but education is a very “green” industry.

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N2Y

MAY 14, 2020

In each of these cases, having access to high-quality differentiated lessons, activities and instructional support is critical to a successful outcome. And it is an added bonus to have content that reflects the spirit of summer as a way of keeping students engaged during these months. The challenge of unstructured time.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2016

“We share their commitment to providing engaging, student-centered programs that reach kids at their precise learning levels and accelerate their literacy gains. Our differentiated instruction solutions will give these kindergarteners-to-be the right start on the road to college and career success.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The new Google Workspace for Education features are the topic of our blog post today! Google for Education has recently rolled out a slew of updates that are just too good to ignore. New Google Workspace for Education Features Here are some important Google Workspace for Education features that have been recently introduced: 1.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

I do really hope you enjoyed the prior two posts on differentiated instructions tools for reading using technology. SAS Writing Navigator – This free web tool is part of an amazing collection of educational resources at SAS Curriculum Pathways. I see this as really multiple concepts. Best of all, most features are free.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

I had a great time encouraging educators to give students as much ownership over their devices and learning as possible. Innovative Interactive Presentation Tools to Bring Your Classroom to Life by Bryan Miller Interactive response systems have evolved from the formal clickers, to now operating on mobile devices.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Part 5: 12 Tech Ideas and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Online Discussions. I do really hope you enjoyed the past four posts involving Differentiated Instruction. In this post, I wish to take a look at how the use of discussion forums can help differentiate the learning in the classroom.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

With the chalk & talk method becoming gradually redundant, K12 educators need to make a drastic change. While students gain more control over their learning, the role of the educator becomes more of that of a facilitator. Brings Out Creativity The wonders of technology can encourage students to stretch their imaginations.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2021

Education has a data problem. At the end of every academic year, school leaders routinely ponder what they could have done differently to better help their students succeed. Education has a data problem. Schoolytics monitoring system synthesizes complex datasets into digestible trends. Would you like study support?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic created an educational environment that had never been seen before. Many students –– and instructors –– were abruptly forced to transition from traditional classroom learning to adopt a new remote format. Closed captioning with videos can also enhance student engagement in the classroom.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

The binders resemble, to a degree, the individualized education programs, or IEPs, that are at the heart of education for students with disabilities. But Arianna and Alanni aren’t special education students. Personalized learning has, in recent years, become one of the most talked-about trends in education.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s the invisible thread that weaves together student engagement, academic success, and the overall harmony of the classroom environment. In this post, I’ve synthesized the wisdom from these papers into actionable insights and examples for educators looking to hone their classroom management skills. Gage, Ph.D.,

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MindShift

JANUARY 26, 2021

This story about IEPs was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. The binders resemble, to a degree, the individualized education programs, or IEPs, that are at the heart of education for students with disabilities.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

This approach to teaching allows educators to transform the way students learn by creating personalized lessons that integrate mobile devices into workflows and maximize the true power of digital devices in today’s classrooms. While students work through lessons, the system records all student activity.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

These principles of Universal Design have transitioned into the educational sphere through various models, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL; Rose & Meyer, 2000), Universal Design for Instruction (UDI; Scott et al., 2003), and Universal Instructional Design (UID; Silver et al., To start with, Courey et al.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the predictions educators and industry experts made for learning in 2022.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

2021 brought with it new COVID-19 variants, the dreaded school COVID quarantine, and renewed calls to support the nation’s educators, who have worked tirelessly (and constantly) to support students’ learning, social and emotional needs, and more. — Catherine Cahn, CEO, Twig Education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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