eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps to virtual environments, these technologies create dynamic educational experiences, preparing students for the demands of the digital age while empowering educators to deliver impactful lessons. Collaboration tools facilitate real-time communication and teamwork, essential skills in a digital world.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 18, 2023

Following his graduate research at Columbia University, Tom began writing and speaking nationally about his practical experiences teaching and iterating blended learning models.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. What’s on the rise in edtech right now?

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

From Providence, Rhode Island to Phoenix, Arizona, I’ve had the privilege to travel and work with over 2,300 district leaders from almost 500 school districts over the past year through the Future Ready Initiative. These concerns are real and often become roadblocks for student learning. Commit to Long-term Sustainability.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

But, are the students ready for what awaits them? 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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. What are the projections for edtech? This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 3, 2016

National School Boards Association (NSBA) Names “20 to Watch” Education Technology Leaders, NSBA , Link. Creating Cultures of Innovation in Future Ready Schools, EduTalkRadio , Link. Future of Education Technology Conference ( FETC ) Reveals 2017 Advisory Board, FETC , Link. THE Journal , Link.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Modern learning environments seamlessly integrate technology into spaces that are designed around teaching and learning , giving instructors and students the tools they need to succeed in a physical setting that promotes collaboration and supports multiple learning styles. meghan.bogardu…. Fri, 02/16/2018 - 11:36.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

As I ventured into new roles and collaborated with policy makers, edtech developers, teacher trainers and thought leaders, my approach and enthusiasm for this vision expanded. Access to New Education Technology and Resources We’ve seen some incredible progress from districts over the past few years in this area. Want to learn more?

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 1, 2018

Flexible Classroom Design: How to Create a Student-Centered Learning Environment, PlanBook , Link. The Great EdTech Communicator, EdTechDigest , Link. Exclusive Podcast and Mindshare Learning Moment with Thomas C. Murray, MindShare Learning Technology , Link. 50 Must Read K-12 EdTech Blogs, Edarabia , Link.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

To help overcome this, we have adopted the Future Ready Schools Framework , a systematic approach to scaling innovative digital learning practices while promoting long-term sustainability. The team’s primary goal was to develop a shared vision for deeper learning through innovative uses of digital technologies.

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edWeb.net

MAY 14, 2020

In the Montour School District, they are designing a positive future for Montour schools aligning every action and decision to their three core values: curricula, educational technology, professional development. He prescribes five tips for designing a student-centered, future-focused edtech mindset. Adopt and Adapt.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2017

Edtech is a vital precursor to “work tech”—the tools that today’s students will need to leverage in college, career training and eventually the workplace. School, district, and state leaders make technology decisions every day that will affect student tech fluency, not to mention learning outcomes. Rapidly emerging technologies.

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TeacherCast

JULY 24, 2022

In that post, we learned: What can a Coaching Newsletter do for an Instructional Coach. How to create a Digital Learning Curriculum through the Newsletter. For many coaches, the point of their newsletter is to share with their teachers the latest edtech news and highlights from applications they know and love.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 16, 2021

To establish an understanding of educational technology standards and ISTE standards to set benchmarks and personal goals for buildings, staff, and students. To establish Microsoft Teams as a Digital and Professional Learning platform. Future Ready School District. “My Example Short Term Goals.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

The Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed) & Future Ready Schools (FRS). Connect: www.all4ed.org , @all4ed | www.futureready.org , @FutureReady. The Alliance also has run Digital Learning Day for the past five years. ASCD. Connect: www.ascd.org , @ASCD.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2017

It’s generally understood that integrating edtech into schools can be complex, but what’s less often discussed is that it represents one of the most universal pain points for administrators and educators today. Yet, those urban districts seem to have some of the greatest appetites for edtech. What are the challenges?

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TeacherCast

JULY 24, 2022

For many coaches, the point of their newsletter is to share with their teachers the latest edtech news and highlights from applications they know and love. They might fill their newsletters with videos, blog post links, and other digital learning goodies. The newsletter is released on a” Tech Tuesday.”

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Technology has penetrated every aspect of life, and education is no exception. As more and more teachers, students, and stakeholders experiment with technology, software developers are working day and night to bring them quality solutions. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Example Short Term Goals To establish an understanding of educational technology standards and ISTE standards to set benchmarks and personal goals for buildings, staff, and students. To create a pathway of learning for staff members to become members of globally recognized professional learning communities.

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TeacherCast

JULY 25, 2022

Additionally, many school districts have digital learning goals to improve the Future Readiness of their students. By joining the TeacherCast Instructional Coaches Network, you will have access to: 3 Distinct Professional Learning Networks designed to help you grow for network other Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

DET, working with all things data, develops processes for evaluating digital content, measures efficacy of implementations, and informs decision-making, training, and evaluation. The technology needs to work, of course, but is it being used and delivered powerfully and in the best way possible? WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 16, 2016

In its 2016 National Education Technology Plan, the Department of Education emphasizes model approaches to digital learning. The new plan lays out model ways of using educational technology in the nation’s classrooms, with a focus on equity and active use.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 16, 2022

The Instructional Coach’s position is to support the teachers by helping them learn how to bring digital literacy skills into their lessons. I mention this because quite often both roles can easily become a two-headed “technology teacher” if the situation is left unchecked. How can the Coach Support the LMS?

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

10, 2018 – Impero Software, specialist providers of remote monitoring and management software for education, in conjunction with ENA, a provider of comprehensive technology solutions for education institutions and libraries, has been selected for a New York state contract covering classroom management, school safety and device management software.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

It is essential that edtech leaders engage in candid discussions with crucial district stakeholders to identify critical digital equity barriers such as access, connectivity, and opportunities. Schools need to create a sense of urgency by supporting the professional learning of their teachers and coaches. Honest Conversation.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 9, 2022

The first thing I want to share is my lesson planning template for Dynamic Learning. In episode 5 of the Shake Up Learning Show, I take a deep dive into this idea: How to Plan for Technology Integration. Get FREE Google lesson plans for teachers and students from Google’s Applied Digital Skills resource center.

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RafranzDavis.com

MARCH 31, 2015

Over the past week I have been looking a bit more deeply into the Future Ready Summit coalition partners in order to learn more about how each one contributes to the #FutureReady initiative. Earlier today, I came across a blog post written by Krista Moroder called, Words Matter: Let’s Talk About Learning, Not Technology.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 16, 2022

The Instructional Coach’s position is to support the teachers by helping them learn how to bring digital literacy skills into their lessons. I mention this because quite often both roles can easily become a two-headed “technology teacher” if the situation is left unchecked. How can the Coach Support the LMS?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 3, 2017

Murray @thomascmurray is the 2017 US “Thought Leader of the Year” and shares what actually works in edtech. In this podcast, Tom shares the research and highlights, some of which are included in the book Learning Transformed that he co-authored with Eric Sheninger. What Actually Works in Edtech? Today Thomas C. With Thomas C.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

Prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools ® , I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director. Organization: International Association of K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL).

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2018

So here are eight ed-tech organizations every teachers should know about: ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). ISTE describes itself as a community of educators passionate about technology. Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. ITEEA (International Technology and Engineering Educators Association).

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 11, 2019

08:47] – Why differentiate digitally? Provide Flexible Learning Paths. Develop Future-Ready Skills. Provide an Effective Way to Use Digital Tools FOR Learning (not just an end product). [09:31] Note: This is also great way to use digital learning menus and choice boards.).

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 29, 2016

Each January, thousands travel to Orlando, Florida to take part in the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), one of the nation’s best edtech related learning opportunities for educators. A new way for students to explore, create, and design – all keys to the effective use of educational technologies.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Thanks to — or because of — technology change happens at a faster rate than ever before, and education makes no exception. Edtech is always changing. Edtech trends come and go. But any of what currently happens in edtech couldn’t be possible without the driving passion for education and technology of people.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

If you are in the EdTech space, you are probably aware of LTI standards support and how important it is to ensure that ebooks in your learning management system (LMS) reach your audience easily in as few steps as possible, under correct authentication. Also Read: 8 eBook Conversion Tools Compatible with Multiple Formats. LTI Standards.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2024

Imagine if we designed learning experiences for these students. Imagine if edtech providers designed products for them. For me, this means embedding Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into my learning experiences and asking questions while I am designing: Is this accessible?

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