EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2020

The duration of virtual instruction is another example. Of the schools that dabbled in remote learning, most saved it as an option to continue operations during inclement weather or similar emergencies. You don’t know what you don’t know until you get to a day where you’re stressing the full system,” Kennedy told EdTech last year.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The key is to learn what works best for each of them. From there, you can marshal the vast potential of technology to create an online learning environment and digital learning content precisely tailored to each student’s needs and interests. Read more: 14 Awesome examples of Critical Thinking EdTech.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

From increased anxiety and depression related to unhealthy usage of social media , to our students’ decreased attention spans , it’s time to take a “less is more” approach. No, Edtech Minimalism doesn’t necessitate a complete abandonment of digital technology. That may seem counterintuitive.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Curriculum is the what, education technology (aka edtech) is the how. They have to be developed together in order for a student's learning experience to be engaging, effective, and relevant. Edtech Defined Recently I was asked to define edtech. Learning what constitutes effective edtech is essential.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

As teachers look for supplemental material to send home, they can share this Roadmap with parents via school portals, email, social media platforms, and texting. Bridging The Digital Divide. Across the country, several school districts are diligently working to try and bridge the digital divide as best they can.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes and gives teachers a chance to set their own schedules. When discussing healthy web use, parents and teachers should address the topic of social media. However, talking about social media can be tense.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By the time students reach me in high school, they are already juggling multiple social media accounts and unknowingly driving many business and political decisions through their media consumption. One of my favorites is the “Social Media and Misinformation” presentation. and mental health.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

About 85 percent of the principals and administrators surveyed selected teachers as the most trusted source when it comes to making decisions about digital learning tools. Because teachers typically lack purchasing power, edtech companies often hesitate to target them in marketing efforts. The data shouldn’t come as a surprise.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 21, 2018

In a previous post I outlined my 6 step process for implementing digital projects (1. Evaluate an example, 2. Find out more about mission minded learning in my book, Hacking Digital Learning with EdTech Missions. Below are examples of my students’ commercials using different web tools.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 29, 2018

These are critical skills needed for learners surrounded by technology, which is the focus of my new book, Hacking Digital Learning with Edtech Missions. Below is a description of the project with resources, a few examples of my students’ videos of their solutions, and recommended video editors. Project Details.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 21, 2018

In a previous post I outlined my 6 step process for implementing digital projects (1. Evaluate an example, 2. Find out more about mission minded learning in my book, Hacking Digital Learning with EdTech Missions. Below are examples of my students’ commercials using different web tools.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

A researcher, theorist, educator, Siemens is the digital learning guy. He’s credited with co-teaching the first MOOC in 2008, introduced the theory of “connectivism”—the idea that knowledge is distributed across digital networks—and spearheaded research projects about the role of data and analytics in education.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

Examples of culturally responsive teaching in action. (6:43) For example, when Adams-Stafford was teaching about the Reconstruction Era, she tied what had been happening historically in the area to present-day urban renewal, and how that would impact some of her students. (8:05) Bios and social media: .

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EdTechnocation.com

APRIL 2, 2014

Here is my Unit 2 reflection for the MOOC-Ed, Coaching Digital Learning: Cultivating a Culture of Change. Unit 2 focuses on the development of your PLN (Professional Learning Network) and becoming a "Connected Educator". Each social media tool provides its own advantages to any PLN.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For several years, Storify was one of my favorite free "go to" edtech tools. You could use it to collect digital artifacts -- URLs, pictures, YouTube videos, social media posts -- and you could sequence these items to create a narrative in order to share with others. When one edtech door closes, another one often opens.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy. Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. The organization’s blog offers useful insights and advice on classroom technologies, digital citizenship, personalized learning and more. Keller ISD Digital Learning Blog.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 23, 2019

In fact, according to EdTech Magazine , 63% of K-12 teachers report using technology in their classrooms daily. Pepperdine Graduate School of Education & Psychology states that incorporating technology can make lessons more dynamic and personalized to each student’s needs and style of learning.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 2, 2012

For the past few years ( here and here ) I started a tradition (if we can call it that) where I look back at the year in #edtech and try to make predictions as to what''s going to take hold in the coming year. If you still wanna learn more you can check out my Livebinder all about QR. These are just a few examples.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Start by labeling your own emotions to give learners a clear example. For example, ask the class or groups to discuss a digital citizenship-related topic, such as what to do if a stranger sends them a message on social media. How will you build your students’ social and emotional skills?

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 14, 2019

It is, therefore, impossible to separate the conversation of EdTech from SEL. For example, my daughter and I took a trip to NYC for her 16 th birthday. Challenge them to work in groups to create a positive social media campaign to bring people together. Here are some project ideas: Give each student a monthly budget.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 15, 2018

For example, my students used the Power of Words handout to give advice to someone being bullied in a game. A Kindness Tree Project by PBS – The class creates a tree on one wall with examples, drawings, and photos of how people have been kind to them. [ This is one of the student digital missions in my book.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Your student has just been told that they are going to be forced to stay at home for the upcoming school year and you will be charged with helping to support their learning experiences. You might be computer and tech-savvy, but you do not know anything about digital learning or how to log them into their required learning apps.

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Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

MARCH 4, 2019

Before we even got started, a team of us designed two Board Authority Authorized (BAA) courses for the school: Foundations of Inquiry and Digital Learning (digital literacy). Applications of Digital Learning 10 – BAA Course (2012). Applications of Digital Learning 10 – BAA Course 2018.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

This can be a real challenge for procrastinators, multitaskers, responsibility jugglers and anyone tempted to half-listen to a lecture while scrolling through social media—in other words, many people. Leaders at institutions that specialize in online higher ed know this. The playbook for such nudges is changing.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For example, students can watch a detailed video of how the solar system works, while the teacher is simultaneously providing descriptions of the same. Students belong to the social media generation where content is constantly being uploaded, shared, liked and commented on. True, there are projectors to show the same thing.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2019

And her clumsy statements about race leak out to social media.] The Boeing air crashes are a perfect example. And we actually think that the sequencing of the human genome is a good metaphor for what might be happening with the instrumentation of teaching and learning. That’s a pretty benign risk in a sense, right?

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Your student has just been told that they are going to be forced to stay at home for the upcoming school year and you will be charged with helping to support their learning experiences. You might be computer and tech-savvy, but you do not know anything about digital learning or how to log them into their required learning apps.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 26, 2019

Tune into this episode to learn about each of the four C’s, how they relate to each other, and how you can start implementing them into your classroom in ways that will be powerful and successful for your students! These ideas and more can also be found in my book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

When finished, you can download and share your artwork on social media or print it. The downloadable books cover a range of projects, offering examples and tutorials using apps and tools that enable anyone to explore their creative side. Coloring can be a really fun, creative, and relaxing activity.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 11, 2019

Note: This is also great way to use digital learning menus and choice boards.). Attach links to digital tools that may be offered as a choice for completing the assignment. Example: Using one of the digital tools below, create a digital story retelling, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” in your own words.).

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MARCH 9, 2015

Congrats to our good friend @plemmonsa on being named in the '20 to Watch' #edtech leaders by @NSBAComm #innovation pic.twitter.com/TfPgVHFK7s. Some examples of creative work taking place in the media center under his leadership include: Pre-K students used Storybird to create digital narratives.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Whether your role is as an administrator, teacher, parent, or student leader, if you’re reading this, you are probably interested in helping other school community stakeholders understand the power of technology in a teaching and learning environment. Or, go farther by using technology tools live during these professional learning times.

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2018

The boom and bust of Common Core standards have left their mark, just as new concerns over media literacy and privacy are doing currently. As a director for Common Sense Education , I’ve enjoyed something of a ringside seat, having edited close to 1,000 edtech reviews written by expert educators.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Not only do our learners observe arguments daily on their social networks, but they often participate. When our students want to state their opinions on their social networks, they have access to a worldwide audience. If you observe digital debates you will notice the broken logic. See one example below. Activities.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It may be the biggest question in college edtech during the pandemic: Should tests be allowed to robotically watch students? But the level of outcry is unusual for an edtech product. The issue involves so-called automated proctoring services. Yet they are quickly becoming mainstream.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 16, 2018

Note that before implementing the process, I already know what digital product I want students to create (timeline, infographic, video, etc.) Evaluate an Example. The first step is to evaluate examples that are age and topic appropriate. Students work in pairs or small groups to create a list of what makes the example awesome.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 31, 2022

Teaching students how to fix iPad screens, onboard new students, and providing some simple digital learning supports are some examples of how a STT can be deployed at the beginning of the program. A second and equally important goal for any STT is to learn about the technologies that are being used in and around the classrooms.

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