eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

During the pandemic era of “emergency teaching,” school systems across my state and around the country made deep investments in edtech resources. In New Hampshire, library media specialists are playing a key role in driving edtech ROI. Consider also having someone serve as the central point person for edtech resources your school.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. Makerspaces, or library media centers that encourage collaboration and support student invention, are on the rise across the United States. As the U.S.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 8, 2023

What is a Digital Learning Platform? Gone are the days when learning was restricted to the classroom, with the instructor being the primary source of knowledge. A digital learning platform can be a learning management system (LMS) or learning content management systems (LCMS).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Free Family Newsletter Template Send families a summer newsletter filled with information, resources, and tips. I’ve included some of the resources I’ve shared in the Wakelet and slide presentation below. The links to the resources are in the notes section of the slide. Share local learning events around the city.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 18, 2017

Research indicates that one of the most effective ways students learn is by teaching others. In my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom (published in September), students are sent on a mission to instruct others by creating their own video tutorials.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Every year, schools and libraries have access to billions of dollars of funding through the FCC’s E-rate program. In this post I’ll break down the importance of E-rate, how it works, and the types of technologies it makes available that are crucial to education. There is a growing dependence on these resources across the U.S.,

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Nearpod also has a library full of virtual field trips, interactives, and 3D images the entire class can enjoy.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This fall, three stacks of micro-credentials were launched centering on the shift to distance learning, instructional technology coaching, and digital fluency. These micro-credentials are aligned with free Teacher Training Pathways. Global Education Exchange Opportunities (GEEO). COVID-19 and Micro-credentials.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Students of all ages enjoy learning with comics and creating comics. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Comics for Fun Learning from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 13, 2020

For more than six years, we’ve worked to close the homework gap , ensuring that all students have equitable access to the internet and technology for powerful learning opportunities outside of the classroom, augmenting what is available in school. All included resources are free and meet student privacy criteria.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Choose from a library of fonts, stock images, shapes, lines, emojis, and more. Web Tools for Creating Awesome Graphics.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

The following resources should fill up your weekend reading queue quite nicely. From: eCampus News Open AI is an incredibly powerful technology that has the potential to transform the way we think about teaching, learning, and research. Don’t worry, we’re here for you.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Find resources for visual, video, and augmented reality writing prompts. Also, discover web tools and apps students can use to create their own digital writing prompts for their peers. Include any of these prompts in a digital click and learn calendar , such as the one at the end of this post. Create Prompts.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 28, 2016

“Libraries are safe places. That’s why I come here to learn,” says Christine, a student at one of Chicago Public Library’s (CPL) Learning Circles. Being part of that gateway means providing convenient, significant access to technology to a population who typically lacks it.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Teachers must meet the challenge of creating engaging instructional resources to support personalized learning, develop lessons to spark student curiosity, and facilitate opportunities for collaboration. With more than 40,000 topics available in the Discovery Library , teachers can quickly assign a topic to one or all classes.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

Recently, I attended the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Portland, Oregon, hosted by NTEN , to catch up on the newest trends in educational technology (edtech) and learn about cutting-edge tools that may be integrated to boost adult learning and workforce development initiatives at Digital Promise.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Finding the right digital solutions provider is a major investment. Buying resources and tech for your school is a big responsibility and choosing the right equipment can be tricky. However, with the sheer amount of technology available, it can be challenging to identify those resources, products, or tools that tick all the boxes.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! One way to uplift students and others is to create and send digital greetings. Students can also participate in digital greeting exchanges with students in other cities or countries. Tools, Apps, and Resources to Create and Send Greetings.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects. They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects. They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

With increases in technology and adapting to both remote and hybrid learning , we have seen them become nimble while embracing innovative pathways to create a more equitable learning experience. Private Library : Allows schools and districts to secure their H?para para Workspaces in private library collections.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. With the rapid advancement of technology, digital tools have emerged as powerful assets in achieving this goal.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

Open educational resources have gone global and may help make learning more accessible, equitable and inclusive around the world. So says the new Educause Horizon report , which identifies technologies and trends that are changing higher education. In the U.S., But some institutions are up for the challenge.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 8, 2021

What are digital learning platforms? Gone are the days when learning was restricted to the classroom, with the instructor being the primary source of knowledge. A digital learning platform can be a learning management system (LMS) or learning content management systems (LCMS).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Students of all ages enjoy learning with comics and creating comics. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Comics for Fun Learning from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The industrial revolutions—mid 18 th century, again in the early 19 th century— arrived on waves of new technology. The invention of the steam engine and the sewing machine transformed work, but that’s not all—the technological bounce affected everything. Though technology is essentially neutral, its impact is not.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Nearpod also has a library full of virtual field trips, interactives, and 3D images the entire class can enjoy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

. – January 14, 2022 – Gale , part of Cengage Group, is thrilled to announce that Gale In Context: For Educators has been named Product of the Year in LibraryWorks’ eighth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the most elite products and services that serve the library industry. MLA judge. “To

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! My students love doing any learning when they get to brainstorm on their desks with a dry erase marker. The digital whiteboards and brainstorming tools below provide features for students to create sketchnotes and concept maps. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For a long time, technology enabled access to education. Gradually, learning management systems created efficiency and awareness, along with, admittedly, a healthy dose of frustration. Digital learning offers huge opportunity Digital learning unlocks a virtual (no pun intended) treasure chest of opportunity.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With EdTech gaining ground, educational institutions, including schools and higher education institutions are increasingly leveraging the advances in technology to support their classrooms. At a time when learning is getting more personalized for each student, there is added pressure on teachers to deliver against the odds.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 11, 2020

The digital learning gap is caused by differences in how learners access technology, both in and out of school, and in how technology is used for learning. Not all students have daily—let alone anytime, anywhere—access to high-speed internet and a device for learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

The chat is only 30 minutes and we shared resources and ideas for encouraging learners to read. In case you missed the chat, I’ve included important ideas and resources shared during the chat. He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 16, 2020

The advent of the internet and the popularization of digital devices brought a new context for teachers and school administrators, since students started to bring technology to the school routine. The school, in turn, cannot turn its back on this new reality, but must incorporate educational technology into pedagogical practices.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Kami demonstrated its all-in-one digital learning platform.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 25, 2020

Across the country, local networks known as Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters) are bringing together partners and resources to meet urgent needs and envision a new future for teaching and learning. The Kansas City Public Library system made open-access WiFi available 24 hours a day in the parking lots of all branch locations.

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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. Many of these students are extremely tech-savvy as they have grown up around digital technology.

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