The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 16, 2016

In 2015, Marymount School of New York’s Student Technology Team pose the question: what if students and teachers from around the world could share ideas about using technology in the classroom? As a result, the Student Technology Conference was born. Are your students presenting online to different audiences?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As Andy Nguyen, a leading expert in artificial intelligence in education, aptly puts it: We are at an inflection point where technology is not just an adjunct to education; it’s becoming the backbone. Ethical guidelines : Academic integrity and data privacy standards must be established post-haste.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

These findings suggest the need for a strong call-to-action to increase technology use and services, as well as training and official guidance for safe AI implementation in schools, with education solution providers at the forefront of this push alongside schools. . AI: Can it think like your students do?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Released at an October event on Capitol Hill, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the leading trade association for the business of information, released Principles for the Future of AI in Education , which will help the edtech industry as it works alongside educators during AI-infused learning.

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BYOT Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

As teachers begin to shift toward greater personalized learning experiences for students, their initial steps build upon what they already know from face-to-face instruction. Districts usually provide teachers with easy to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) that can facilitate new learning opportunities with technology.

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BYOT Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

As teachers begin to shift toward greater personalized learning experiences for students, their initial steps build upon what they already know from face-to-face instruction. Districts usually provide teachers with easy to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) that can facilitate new learning opportunities with technology.

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Merritt has spent the past five years steadily investing in a 1:1 student-to-device program and building out the technological infrastructure to support it. As a result of their efforts, teachers have seen far greater opportunities to marry critical thinking with digital learning in their classrooms.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. The metaverse is an emerging technological revolution, but the concept itself is nothing new. 2) Relatable to Modern Students (Digital Natives) .

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With generative AI emerging as a pivotal element in the dynamic educational landscape of 2023, Imagine Learning conducted the survey to explore the perceptions, current practices, and future aspirations of educators who have already embraced technology in the classroom. “Learning is above all a human endeavor.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

Meeting with other education technology and instructional leaders affirmed how multi-faceted and critical digital sustainability is for school districts right now. This process allows us to check that the requested site has a privacy policy that aligns with our district’s guidelines.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 21, 2023

The Edtech industry is worth over $340 billion , and its value will keep rising as digital learning becomes even more common. But what do these sites have in common besides being great resources for digital learning? This is one way to leverage technology and make your work easier.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They have shaped and promoted editorial guidelines for the products they fashion, which will land in the hands of educators and students. Support for learning that is evidence-based, using the best available research for student learning. From these principles, more specific guidelines may emerge: Recommended Resources.

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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. I hope these four tips help educators safeguard academic integrity as new technology continues to emerge.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 26, 2020

Many districts have just gotten remote learning up and running after spending the past several weeks trying to address equity issues as best they can. How the technology is being used, what software tools are provided, and how usable they are in a remote mode are additional challenges that must be navigated. 8 Factors to Look For.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

In an effort to provide more definitive answers, districts, schools and a handful of states have begun issuing guidelines on shaping the school day into something both manageable and productive for students. So you can think of it in this simplified way: In traditional classrooms, time is constant while learning is variable.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Marie Cini is the president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. I define education technology as any tool that supports learning, digital or not. An abacus is an educational technology, as is the slide rule.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology, helping them start on the right foot is easier than ever – especially with online learning opportunities.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology present both incredible opportunities and significant challenges for educational settings. Whether or not a school district is considering leveraging AI, the influence of this technology on educational ecosystems is undeniable. Who Should Be Involved?

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

ChatGPT-4, developed by OpenAI, presents an extraordinary opportunity for higher learning institutions to revolutionize education. Firstly, they can partner with organizations like OpenAI to ensure access to the latest AI technologies and updates. To implement ChatGPT-4 into the curriculum, institutions can explore various approaches.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 28, 2020

Studies identify the optimum screen time for children, and most schools are very careful to adhere to the guidelines. Even so, the question of screen time is never far in the background, especially during this time of COVID-19 and forced virtual learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2021

Are those devices capable of running the necessary educational technology tools and platforms needed in your classes ? While there are certainly institutional interventions to address digital inequity among students, we also recommend interventions at the course level. “By Incorporate educational technology meaningfully.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Key points: It’s key to remember that AI isn’t foolproof—it can make mistakes Equity, transparency, and effectiveness should be goals when using AI in education See related article: More students are seeking an AI-powered school year The November 2022 release of ChatGTP by OpenAI was an inflection point for AI technology.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

This blog post is part of a series that highlight different stakeholders' perspectives on purchasing practices for K-12 personalized learning tools. When I think about how the adoption and acquisition of technology is changing in K-12 education, it brings to mind the well-known Sydney Harris cartoon. It’s one of my favorites.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Adoption of digital learning resources is taking hold in schools and districts across the United States. Public schools now provide at least one computer for every five students and spend more than $3 billion per year on digital content, according to Education Week. Next, evaluate curriculum as it relates to content.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2019

As technology improves, so do solutions to keep students and teachers safe in school buildings and on school networks. Balancing access to educational resources with security needs remains a top challenge for school district IT leaders, according to new findings from the Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

The USDOE’s Office of Educational Technology places emphasis on students and educators having access to a robust and comprehensive infrastructure when and where they need it for learning. High-quality digital learning content. Cost and ease of access will only lead to more schools and districts going down this path.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2018

What is not as common are PBL ideas using digital, rather than physical tools. There are differing opinions as to the usefulness, as well as wisdom, of teaching very young students with digital technology. 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study. 1st Grade Digraph project (two letters that make one sound): View.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

But a common problem prevented that: some faculty have been slow to catch up with technological advances, and many wait until students ask for accomodations rather than having accessible materials from the start. “I That’s especially concerning to her, given assistive technologies alone won’t always help.

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2020

Some students may encounter challenges participating in online courses, either because they don’t have technology resources or because they need special accommodations. Can community guidelines help? Building Online Learning Communities: Effective Strategies for the Virtual Classroom ,” by Rena M.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

More specifically, they wanted to know what state guidelines had to say on the matter. While it seems to Mandinach that institutions have historically played hot potato over who is responsible for teaching educators about data privacy, the pandemic and its supercharged push to digital learning have brought new awareness to the issue.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

While vendors and e-learning service providers promote microlearning as an off-the-shelf solution to be used like a genie’s lamp to solve all the learning and development issues in your organization, they fail to understand that microlearning is not a technological solution—it is a learning strategy.

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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. It is important to note that a Vision Statement is to be created using extremely broad terms.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Most districts are still teaching students remotely and those that have gone back to campus have downsized class sizes, implemented social distancing, and are reconfiguring their classrooms in order to protect students by implementing CDC protocols and guidelines.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The Good The best blended learning programs seem to have some common threads. One of the biggest indicators of a successful program is intentional technology use. Whether creating digital resources and activities or planning a large purchase of student devices, the technology should support the learning, not the other way around.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2020

His message is that learning scientists need to pay more attention to context when they test various teaching methods. Encouraging that kind of research would mean a change in how major funders of learning science operate, though. The problem has been that learning science has not embraced as much the science of context.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Communication skills in the digital realm and cybersecurity awareness are vital components. Additionally, coding and computational thinking represent advanced digital literacy for understanding and engaging with technology. What are the 5 types of digital literacy? What is digital literacy?

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

The report found that hybrid teaching and learning will continue. 81% of educators say that technology will become increasingly important in teaching and learning moving forward, and 67% believe remote learning will impact classroom practices in the future. Improved Accessibility & Visual Navigation.

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