EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Until just a few years ago, school-issued laptops, tablets and hotspots were largely considered a luxury in many K–12 schools. The digital evolution of K–12 schools…

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Sometimes, the port itself may be the issue. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve hardware issues. Check for Driver Issues: Make sure your keyboard drivers are up-to-date. This can help determine if the issue is with the keyboard or the computer. Check the cable for frays or cuts.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

Everyone knows the mainstays of digital transformation in the classroom: one-to-one device programs, interactive whiteboards and learning management systems. They can then upload the lessons to the LMS, and a student who is stuck at home sick can view them and catch up using their school-issued laptop. Yet, digital…

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The post 3 Tips from Teachers on Helping Students Learn About Global Issues appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. So how can you help kids practice digital citizenship in school? So how can you help kids practice digital citizenship in school?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Over the past few months, many kids turned to digital tools such as social media or games to pass the time. It is essential first to understand where issues can arise. Knowing what the issues are and how recent events have amplified them, the time is now to be proactive. You got this!

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 24, 2023

Let me tackle the second issue first. I have learned from firsthand experience that figuring out how to use a new digital tool is the easy part. I have learned from firsthand experience that figuring out how to use a new digital tool is the easy part. When we try implementing anything new, there is always a learning curve.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 25, 2023

As K–12 ends one school year and prepares for the next, there are many challenges on the horizon, including teacher burnout and retention, budget shortfalls, learning loss and student behavioral issues. Fortunately, they can inspire forward-thinking administrators and educators toward further digital transformation in schools.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Too often, the conversation about digital equity is focused on one angle. But educators understand that tackling true digital equity issues and achieving desired outcomes means looking at the problem holistically. In many cases, that's the devices. We spoke with several education experts to better gauge where the…

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

If you are like most Americans, a typical evening with your family means that everyone is tethered to a digital device of some sort. Others might be strategizing in an online game, and still others may be using a school-issued device to do homework or research. Some might be watching Netflix. This is not uncommon.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

You will nod your head, smile woodenly, and race to your classroom for the digital manuals (if you’re lucky) or Google for online help. Develop troubleshooting skills to address issues that arise during lessons or when students encounter difficulties with software or hardware. Can you please-please-please fix my iPad?

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Jamf on EdTech

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Jamf Teacher can do amazing things for teachers while keeping students on their education during school hours. But when the bell rings, children take their Apple device with them at home so they can continue their homework. OR start playing games. How do you control what your child is doing online?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2023

This set of sixty-five posters is a varied collection you can use to share critical issues dealing with technology and education. Print them out and hang them on your classroom walls or share them out digitally on a Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram feed. March 1-3, 2023 65 Tech Ed Posters $2.99

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Neo LMS

MARCH 11, 2021

However, after months of screen time, a new phenomenon emerged in the educational system, called digital fatigue. This condition appeared as a consequence of overusing the digital tools in the learning process, causing a feeling of saturation that can lead to burnout. What leads to digital fatigue? Connectivity issues.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

But we quickly realized that we needed to prioritize the most pressing issues. By crowdsourcing a list of shared challenges, prioritizing your efforts, and empowering small groups to tackle specific issues, you can streamline your work and make the most of your time and resources.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

2 Sending Writing Home Creates Equity Issues When teachers send writing assignments home with students, we are making a lot of assumptions about our students’ home environments. There are a host of equity issues to consider when we assign writing to be completed at home. Technology access can be another barrier.

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Hapara

JANUARY 24, 2024

In a digital environment, it can be even tougher to keep everyone away from distractions and interested in learning. So how do you develop a classroom management plan that works for face-to-face teaching and digital learning? They may have home life issues on their mind. Classroom days transitioned from chaotic to enjoyable.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2023

Key characteristics of teaching today include: Technology integration: Utilizing technology in the classroom to enhance learning experiences, such as interactive multimedia, online resources, educational apps, and digital tools. Digital and media literacy: Teaching how to evaluate information and navigate the digital landscape responsibly.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) will leverage Digital Citizenship Week (Oct. 16-20) to raise awareness of the importance of teaching digital citizenship to students of all ages. The need to teach digital citizenship skills has never been greater. Two digital citizenship Twitter chats on Oct.

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The Journal

JUNE 16, 2020

The COVID-19 disruption caught K-12 unprepared and issuing packets of paper, the March solution, won’t work in the Fall. Time for schools to join the 21st century and use digital curricula. Learning must be continuous, seamless, regardless of location.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

For many students, it requires using a school-issued device to continue learning from home. It also involves logging in to digital platforms to attend live classes, view and submit assignments and connect with peers. School looks vastly different today. This new learning environment is certainly necessary during the pandemic.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

What is digital accessibility – this simple question is, actually, fundamental in the technologically advanced era we’re in. Allowing everyone access to the same online content, virtual experiences, and digital devices is the only way we can move forward in this ever-connected global village. What is Digital Accessibility?

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 19, 2023

There may also be a need for digital whiteboarding solutions and video conferencing monitors. According to research from Highfive, 40 percent of meetings encounter some form of hardware or software-related technical issue, and the average time wasted on solving issues of this kind is three minutes.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 4, 2021

He brings that deep experience to his new role as President and CEO of Digital Promise, at a time when the need for innovation in education is especially critical. Digital Promise President and CEO @BrizardJC sat down to share his thoughts: [link] pic.twitter.com/XEELxIqzrS. Digital Promise (@DigitalPromise) March 2, 2021.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2023

Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. There are several great programs available to guide students through this process ( Common Sense’s Digital Passpor t, Carnegie CyberAcademy , K-8 Digital Citizenship ). Essential Questions What is a ‘digital citizen’?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 5, 2022

Keith Whitfield, president of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, is available to chat with all 31,000 students at any hour of the day or night—as long as they don’t mind talking to a digital version of him. There are ethical issues that go with this as well.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

Over time the emphasis shifted to getting messages to families that student engagement had become a critical issue as the pandemic raged on, even with the approval of two vaccines. Overall attendance was a major issue as concerns over increasing learning gaps grew. A focus on solely traditional methods will not cut it, unfortunately.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Choose companies and products that strike a healthy balance The key to teaching kids digital citizenship is to balance between access and protection. A web filter that supports digital citizenship gives educators, not just tech admins, the ability to set parameters. have drawn significant attention from the Department of Education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Promoted by National Geographic, here’s what you should know about Geography Awareness Week: Too many young Americans are unable to make effective decisions, understand geo-spatial issues, or even recognize their impacts as global citizens.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 9, 2020

A recent Chalkbeat article highlighted the results of some surveys that alluded to this issue: And engagement with schoolwork was relatively low across the board, reflecting the challenges of keeping students engaged in a chaotic time and of teaching from a distance. Consider developing digital feedback logs as an engagement strategy.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 8, 2021

Core elements include making instruction, pedagogy, and curriculum personal for students, which aids in alleviating many behavioral issues that arise. Digital tools or individual whiteboards are used so that each child can respond to various checks for understanding, which can also screen students to begin to determine Tier 2 supports.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In an era where technology and digital platforms are integral to our everyday lives, the role of digital citizenship is ever more critical. This is especially true in educational settings, where equipping students with digital citizenship skills is essential for their safe and responsible navigation of the digital landscape.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 21, 2022

Through an educator-industry partnership between Digital Promise and Merlyn Mind, seven practitioners have the opportunity to share feedback on cutting edge technology and engage in critical conversations on the broader use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Grace Magley, Director of Digital Learning (Massachusetts).

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Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

As schools across the country have rapidly shifted to distance learning due to school closures brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19), students have been sent home with school-issued devices like laptops or tablets so they can continue their learning from home. This task can be daunting, as technical issues will assuredly arise.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Today I will be at Google’s New York office speaking on a panel hosted by Google and HMH where I will share insights and best practices for school district leadership teams to use when developing digital learning strategies. I will be discussing five critical issues. Below are some of the insights I plan to share. I want more »

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

We’ve rounded up 10 educational trends and issues you should keep an eye on and consider researching for your classroom. Some, like social-emotional learning and digital citizenship, have long been important—and they may require even more focus this year. Digital Citizenship. Bite-Sized Learning.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In September, Digital Promise launched a series of events to support educators with continuing and growing maker learning opportunities that meet the needs of learners through distance learning and beyond. Opportunities to connect with educators in Digital Promise networks. Maker Learning @ Home Cohort.

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