eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators from various parts of the world get together to connect, gain knowledge, and improve their craft while becoming familiar with new advances in education technology. The event’s focus is not only on ed tech but also on good teaching, good learning, and good leadership with ed tech.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Skills for online engagement with students who are experiencing anxiety (and trauma) can be especially helpful for educators struggling with student disengagement in online classrooms. Education Technology Accessibility for All Students. We all must improve the accessibility of our digital content.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 7, 2020

During the pandemic, the upheaval in families' and students' lives affects all of these basic needs, and school leaders and teachers must do their best to focus on well-being and positive relationships -- even more than usual. Many students and families will receive smartphone communication more consistently and quickly than email.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 9, 2022

In episode 5 of the Shake Up Learning Show, I take a deep dive into this idea: How to Plan for Technology Integration. The Be Internet Awesome program from Google includes an ISTE-aligned curriculum for teachers, Interland , a game for students to learn and improve their digital citizenship skills, and tons of free resources for educators.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As educators had to seek new ways to assess students and provide opportunities for them to share what they were learning, ask questions, interact, and feel connected to a classroom community, many sought digital tools. 5 Ways edtech helps students demonstrate learning. Digital storytelling. Interactive lessons.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Common Sense Education provides teachers, librarians, and education technology coaches with a variety of ways to customize their learning over the summer. Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Common Sense Education provides teachers, librarians, and education technology coaches with a variety of ways to customize their learning over the summer. Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Even our day to day lives revolve around technology, and having such skills has become a necessity. Therefore, it is our duty as educators to provide a well-rounded education to students to help them be an active part of society. Here are seven job skills that students must master: Digital literacy. Shallow expertise.

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Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

MARCH 4, 2019

It offered us the staffing to coteach, coplan with the classroom teachers so that we could build more capacity with staff, but also ensure that every child was getting explicit instruction in the areas of the 5 fluencies and digital citizenship. Benefits: Staff became more proficient at integrating technology for learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2016

You’ve probably heard of the student-led “Genius Bar”, which is generally a team of student leaders that provide technical support for the technology devices and programs in their schools. What a great way to utilize and develop student knowledge and skills, right? I couldn’t agree more. Karla Hanson, first-grade teacher.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 2, 2020

Set clear expectations about communication, where to communicate and find help, the acceptable language to communicate, and other digital citizenship reminders. Offering online office hours is another great idea, so students know when and where to get support. Student Engagement. Define Your Learning Goals.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

When and how much should students be using technology in class? How can I make sure I am protecting student privacy when using technology? Which policies and procedures will help me get the most out of teaching with technology? Are there benefits to allowing student phones in the classroom?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Social media is a main form of communication and connection used by today’s students. Despite the expansion of EdTech tools as classroom resources, educators have not warmed to the idea of integrating social platforms as quickly as other types of classroom technology. Tips for teachers in a digital world.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 3, 2019

Over the past few decades, the average classroom has seen a shift from analog to digital technologies. What’s more is that not only do these technologies keep students to par, but they also have the potential offer more opportunities than were ever possible previously. The fickle nature of technology.

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Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 11, 2016

Companies are starting to flock to Snapchat. McDonald’s and Taco Bell are using it to get Snapchatters interested in their products. The NBA and MLS are giving behind-the-scenes footage from their sports worlds. CNN is reporting news content, and The Food Network is providing an extension to its programming.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 2, 2022

Firstly, while you may not want or need to include every single aspect for every discussion, the formatting suggestions Verso provides is excellent scaffolding to ensure students engage in high quality discourse. So I was thankful she accepted my invitation to be interviewed for Edtech Elixirs! Roslyn, welcome to Edtech Elixirs!

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

But we must also remember that history is just one piece of social studies: we need to provide students with insights into contemporary society through guided discussion of current events, pairing this with other social studies content to provide broader historical context and perspective. Focus on student engagement above all.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Teachers are calling for changes that make classrooms more engaging, inclusive and relevant for a new digital era. The results also indicated a clear difference in approach to technology in the classroom between those schools with an established sustainable digital strategy and those without.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

This discussion aims to navigate through commonly cited concerns from educators, highlighting how each perceived obstacle to integrating AI into classrooms can actually be overcome through applications of the very technology in question. AI technology can bridge this gap.

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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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