Digital Learning, Education and Tools

5 innovative ways educators are using digital learning tools

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2023

Digital learning has not always been as ubiquitous as it is today–in fact, a decade ago, the concept made many educators uncomfortable. But today, digital learning resources are embraced as tools that highly-skilled educators can use to boost student engagement and connect classroom lessons to the real world.

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Friday 5: Digital learning on the rise

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Digital learning is a permanent classroom fixture–here’s how to integrate it Defining digital curriculum in a new era of learning 5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Digital learning isn’t going anywhere–nor should it.

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5 essential digital learning reads

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? But that’s only a risk if schools and teachers hold a low bar for what they expect of their students.

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How to Address the Digital Threats That Students Face in Online Education

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2023

Adopting digital learning in K–12 comes with potential threats to students. These threats can range from relatively innocuous digital distractions to cyberbullying and online predators. Despite these risks, schools must continue to embrace educational technology.

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8 digital learning tools for 2022

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

And because schools may move to hybrid or virtual learning despite starting in person, digital learning tools that work in the physical or virtual classroom can prove invaluable. In fact, 90 percent of teachers say they plan to use edtech tools this upcoming school year.

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Open Standards in the Education 4.0 Digital Learning Ecosystem

EdNews Daily

JULY 31, 2021

By Robert Iskander The current rate of change in digital learning offers great opportunities and introduces great challenges. Digital learning technologies and methods must produce quantifiable results and must quickly adapt to new requirements and opportunities. The post Open Standards in the Education 4.0

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Fact or Fallacy: What’s the State of Digital Learning in Schools?

EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

Fact or Fallacy: What’s the State of Digital Learning in Schools? What is the current state of digital learning in schools? As educators, we may have led engaging lessons where students explored a new place with a virtual reality tool. educators in a variety of roles. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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7 fun digital learning tools to try in the classroom

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on under-the-radar digital learning tools. During pandemic learning, educators have seen a plethora of digital learning tools and resources, and they’re figuring out what does and doesn’t work for their instructional methods.

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6 engaging digital learning tools

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Digital learning tools have proved themselves invaluable as classrooms across the globe made the abrupt change to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Related content: Digital teaching for students in special education.

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How To Sustain Powerful Digital Learning for the Future

Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2021

The Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools has implemented and advocated for equitable access to technologies to close the digital learning gap since its inception in 2011. Last year’s abrupt transition to remote learning impacted all levels of K-12 education. Budget & Funding Opportunities.

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3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Editor’s note : This story on digital learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. From classroom lessons and professional learning resources, to staff guides and announcement graphics, more and more information is being delivered in a visual way. Use online tools. Be consistent.

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How to Center Equity in Undergraduate Digital Learning

Digital Promise

AUGUST 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused postsecondary institutions to abruptly transition many of their spring 2020 courses to digital learning. course leads, department chairs, and other higher education leaders) to respond by creating more equitable digital learning opportunities. Creating an Equity-Centered Course.

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2023

From the Ask a Tech Teacher crew, here’s a topical article on how to use AI in your education journey: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education Technological innovation is now casting its shadows over the education sector as well, making learning experiences better than ever before.

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3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12

EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12. It should not be news that technology plays a major role in modern education because it is used in almost every school across the United States. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness?

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Most Americans agree that education is a national priority. public education system falls in the middle of international quality rankings. But let’s be clear: the problem with education in America is not lack of excellence. Education researchers and neuroscientists are learning more about how people learn.

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How to educate students on online behavior in a digital learning environment

Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

Students can also learn concepts through multimedia, online collaboration, virtual simulations, open educational resources and more. That’s why, despite the incredible learning possibilities the internet offers, appropriate online behavior for students needs to be taught. How do you do that online, though?

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How to analyze the effectiveness of a web filter for digital learning

Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A web filter is an essential tool for keeping students safe as they use the internet for learning. Your K-12 web filter should support learning rather than disrupt it. But how do you choose the best web filter for digital learning?

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8 fun digital learning tools for the new school year

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2021

And because schools may move to hybrid or virtual learning despite starting in person, digital learning tools that work in the physical or virtual classroom can prove invaluable. In fact, 90 percent of teachers say they plan to use edtech tools this upcoming school year.

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Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks For Future Ready Classrooms

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. You can attend my online graduate course, Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media , to experience networked learning and dive deep into some of the digital learning theories mentioned below: Connectivism by George Siemens and Stephen Downes.

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7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2021

During pandemic learning, educators have seen a plethora of digital learning tools and resources, and they’re figuring out what does and doesn’t work for their instructional methods. Here’s a small collection of digital learning tools and resources you may not know about.

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3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

If you miss the level of engagement and presence in your physical classes, then you will love using the three tools below. These tools allow multiple ways for all students to participate, are amazing assessment tools, and require no registration for students. These tools also offer free registration for teachers.

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Digital Research and Curation with Social Bookmarking Tools

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! With social bookmarking tools students can collect, categorize, curate, and tag resources. Get students to create collections for each unit, topic, or project or use any of these tools to share additional resources for a project. Social Bookmarking Tools.

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Avoid These Four Pitfalls When Implementing Online Education Software in K–12

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

Technology is no longer a complementary tool in the classroom; it’s the primary operational hub for education. Despite the risks, digital learning software has allowed teachers to create repositories of course content for students to revisit at any time. Case in point: Ed tech adoption in K—12 grew by 99 percent in 2022.

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How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . Restructure Lesson to Facilitate Learner-Centered Education.

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Level Up Your Virtual Teaching with Screencasting Tools!

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The transformation to virtual learning means teachers now act as the tech support for students and parents who are also new to virtual learning. Screencasting tools are a lifesaver for virtual instruction. Screencasting Tools and Resources. Loom is one of my favorite tools this year!

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Tips, Tools and Resources for Awesome Student Video Projects

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Video Projects: Tips and Tools. If students have smart devices, they will find their camera tool has editing features. Additional free tools and apps for quick video productions, include Biteable , Powtoon , Toontastic , Genial.ly , Plotagon , My Simple Show , Magisto , and Wideo. Video Projects from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks For Future Ready Classrooms

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. You can attend my online graduate course, Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media , to experience networked learning and dive deep into some of the digital learning theories mentioned below: Connectivism by George Siemens and Stephen Downes.

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Tools for Designing Awesome Graphics

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. Below I’ve listed free design tools teachers and students can use to create digital graphics and publications. Web Tools for Creating Awesome Graphics.

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Using edtech to personalize education for all students

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in Education Today , on August 31, 2021. The global pandemic has required many teachers, students, and parents to adjust to many changes in the education system — and do so quickly. Education technologies — or edtech — got a huge boost from a nice-to-have to a must-have.

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I’ve Got an Idea?? Digital Brainstorming Tools for Students!

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

The digital whiteboards and brainstorming tools below provide features for students to create sketchnotes and concept maps. Use these tools for brainstorming sessions, diagramming, concept mapping or to get students to fill out different types of graphic organizers and flow charts. Concept Mapping Tools. Whiteboard.fi

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Which Edtech Tool Should I Choose?

Digital Promise

MARCH 4, 2020

How can educators feel confident that an edtech tool supports learning? As an educator, I struggled to find reliable information about edtech tools as nearly every product I looked at claimed that it was based on research. How does the Research-Based Design product certification support educators?

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Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

As a digital learning team, we were assigned the responsibility of exploring the full spectrum of AI in education. The broad nature of this request led to investigations of AI in cybersecurity, data science, marketing, healthcare, and education.

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Social and Emotional Learning Resources and Tools to Uplift Students

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One strategy is providing a calming area where students choose different activities and tools to help them relax. Z00 Academy is a social emotional learning game for K-4. . Digital Advent Calendar. The post Social and Emotional Learning Resources and Tools to Uplift Students appeared first on Teacher Reboot Camp.

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Comic Creation Tools to Engage Learners

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Students of all ages enjoy learning with comics and creating comics. The free comic creation tools below are easy to use and allow learners to choose from a library of characters, props, scenes, and templates to visualize a word problem, retell a moment in history, illustrate science, explain a theory, or make up their own story.

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16 educators share their digital learning strategies

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Digital learning tools are invaluable when they’re used by confident educators. In fact, when used appropriately, digital and mobile learning resources engage students–and they can even help boost achievement. Related content: Digital learning is helping this school close achievement gaps.

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Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The term metaverse dates back to 1992, but the realized potential of the metaverse is relatively recent with metaverse education still in its infancy. Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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Tools to Inspire Collaborative Discussions

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. Collaborative Discussion Tools. Hypothes.is

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How Digital Learning Coaching is Changing School Culture

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Seeking to increase educational equity and powerful use of technology through digital learning coaching, Digital Promise launched the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP) in 2017, with generous support from Google. The post How Digital Learning Coaching is Changing School Culture appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Formative Assessment Tools and Apps

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2019

There are many different types of digital assessment tools and apps that allow teachers to quickly see what their students understand in a variety of ways through exit and entrance tickets, quizzes, student response systems, peer feedback, self-evaluation, graphic organizers, polls, and games. Formative Assessment Tools and Apps.

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It’s 2020: Have Digital Learning Innovations Trends Changed?

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In early 2017, organizations that have focused on digital learning came together to better leverage their strengths and capacities for a common goal: improving student success. The first goal was to create an environmental scan of the digital learning environment in higher education with a focus on adaptive technology.

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As ESSER spending increases, digital learning is a priority

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2023

In Montana, the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is directing its ESSER money to digital learning resources. OPI Superintendent Elsie Arntzen announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , a provider of state-of-the-art digital resources that support instruction wherever it takes place.

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Screencast Tools to Demonstrate Student Learning

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2019

While students are completing the task they are also explaining the learning with an audio recording. The screen recording web tools and apps below also have cool features like the ability to highlight areas, draw, upload images, add pdfs, and more! Screencasting Web Tools and Apps. The post will not appear until that day.

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5 educators on what 2024 will bring to education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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4 ways to ensure academic integrity as AI tools gain popularity

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2024

Districts call for guidance in developing classroom AI policies For more news on AI in education , visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In a recent report by ACT Inc. high school students have been quick to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), with 46 percent saying they use AI tools to help them with their school work.

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5 innovative ways educators are using digital learning tools

Friday 5: Digital learning on the rise

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5 essential digital learning reads

How to Address the Digital Threats That Students Face in Online Education

8 digital learning tools for 2022

Open Standards in the Education 4.0 Digital Learning Ecosystem

Fact or Fallacy: What’s the State of Digital Learning in Schools?

7 fun digital learning tools to try in the classroom

6 engaging digital learning tools

How To Sustain Powerful Digital Learning for the Future

3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences

How to Center Equity in Undergraduate Digital Learning

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12

Closing the Digital Learning Gap

How to educate students on online behavior in a digital learning environment

How to analyze the effectiveness of a web filter for digital learning

8 fun digital learning tools for the new school year

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks For Future Ready Classrooms

7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall

3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

Digital Research and Curation with Social Bookmarking Tools

Avoid These Four Pitfalls When Implementing Online Education Software in K–12

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning

Level Up Your Virtual Teaching with Screencasting Tools!

Tips, Tools and Resources for Awesome Student Video Projects

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks For Future Ready Classrooms

Tools for Designing Awesome Graphics

Using edtech to personalize education for all students

I’ve Got an Idea?? Digital Brainstorming Tools for Students!

Which Edtech Tool Should I Choose?

Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education

Social and Emotional Learning Resources and Tools to Uplift Students

Comic Creation Tools to Engage Learners

16 educators share their digital learning strategies

Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

Tools to Inspire Collaborative Discussions

How Digital Learning Coaching is Changing School Culture

Formative Assessment Tools and Apps

It’s 2020: Have Digital Learning Innovations Trends Changed?

As ESSER spending increases, digital learning is a priority

Screencast Tools to Demonstrate Student Learning

5 educators on what 2024 will bring to education

4 ways to ensure academic integrity as AI tools gain popularity

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