eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2019

On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7, essentially bringing the life of the operating system to an end after a decade. That’s why Microsoft is working with schools and school districts around the country to ease the transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for Education. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 28, 2018

The EdTech industry continues to grow with new products. These edtech products are available to educators and school administrators. Here’s a complete list of must-try Edtech Resources and Technology Tools for Teachers: BOOK CREATOR. This EdTech tool is so easy to use. Insert video: [link]. Insert video: [link].

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, it can extract text from images, making it extremely useful for quickly capturing information from documents, whiteboards, or even handwritten notes. It’s not just an image-to-text converter; it’s a comprehensive document scanning and sharing tool.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! NowComment is a free tool students and teachers register for to engage in rich discussion over any uploaded document. Collaborative Discussion Tools. Hypothes.is Students join with a code.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The post How to Edit Microsoft Office Files in Google Drive appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this post, I will show you how to edit Microsoft Office files in Google Drive! I rarely use Microsoft Office these days, but occasionally I am sent Office files to view or edit. (My This is the best of both worlds! Click To Tweet.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educators today are embracing a diverse range of technological resources to enhance their teaching methods, from interactive whiteboards and educational apps to virtual platforms and collaborative tools. What technology or teaching tools do you use to enhance your teaching? What technology tools are used in the classroom?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. To Re-Capture the Education Market, Microsoft Aims to Offer a Compelling Alternative to Google’s Chromebook.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From comprehensive software like Scrivener and Ulysses, known for their organizational capabilities and distraction-free environments, to versatile word processors like Pages and Microsoft Word, there’s something for everyone. Its collaborative features are second to none, allowing multiple users to work on a document simultaneously.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! NowComment is a free tool students and teachers register for to engage in rich discussion over any uploaded document. Collaborative Discussion Tools. Hypothes.is Students join with a code.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

She plans instruction for four separate grade levels—second through fifth—and two different subject areas—math and ELA—while also deciding which classroom technology is best suited to each day’s lesson. EdSurge: How do you bring the principles of UDL into your classroom—with or without the help of technology? How does she do it?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Read more: Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? Technology has created more ways for students to collaborate beyond the class period and beyond the school day. We can choose traditional methods in class, it does not always need to include technology. Google or Microsoft. Beyond the classroom space.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 23, 2020

Using Chromebooks and G Suite without Wifi or low connectivity is relatively easy, but EdTech and IT teams should set up offline access for everyone ( Gmail and Drive ). Use your Chromebook Offline , View, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, or slides using Google Drive , and You can make specific files available offline as well.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

To facilitate increased focus from educators, the International Society for Technology in Education updated its standards for computer science curricula in July of this year, the first time since 2012, EdScoop reports. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read how Microsoft is pairing K–12 classrooms with computer science experts!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this post, we’ll delve into some of the most effective and popular group dioscussion platforms that you can use in educational settings, namely– Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Edmodo, Flip (formerly Flipgrid), Padlet, Schoology, and Zoom. The file-sharing capabilities of Teams are also a significant advantage.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

Technology, if available for your learners, can play a vital role in accomplishing this goal. Most schools are relying on their Learning Management System (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, or Schoology to push out work. That is a good start, but not a solution if learning is the goal.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 30, 2019

The integration of technology allows for great possibilities in meeting the needs of this diverse group of students while providing options for personalizing the user experience. There are many apps and edtech tools available today, but very few are made specifically for EL students. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 24, 2020

There are many ways educators can use technology to create online lessons and deliver instruction remotely. When used well, these technologies can actually contribute to higher engagement levels, support collaboration and generally make the lives of every user easier. After all, technology is merely a tool.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As an educator and an edtech enthusiast with years of experience both in the classroom and in reviewing educational technology tools, I’ve always been passionate about finding tools that can transform our teaching and learning experiences. Apple Pages : This is a powerful word processor that goes beyond mere document creation.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Technology can often seem like an afterthought, but if used wisely from the start, some edtech tools and resources can be a big help to a teacher who's just starting out. Later, once you've established some classroom routines, you can experiment with other resources, building your edtech toolkit as you go.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

There are many things to consider when deciding which digital education solution will best suit your needs, but having a clear idea of the purpose and functionality of these edtech resources will help make these purchasing decisions easier. Before you invest in any technology, it’s important to check your IT infrastructure.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Monica Burns first started working with educational technology in 2011 when she was teaching at a New York City school that was becoming a magnet school. The school received federal funding that included money for classroom technology. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

Some schools are relying on several different technologies, creating an environment that is no longer level.”. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how technology is key for boosting equity. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage. 3 Challenges of Digital Design for K–12 Classrooms.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 16, 2021

According to the Dictionary , a Mission Statement is: An official document that sets out the goals, purpose, and work of an organization. Your Instructional Coaching Department Mission Statement, in reflection of this definition, needs to be crafted as an official document and widely recognized in the school district by all members.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 4, 2016

It basically details all the ways technology can impact or not on learning. For instance, using Google Slides instead of Microsoft PowerPoint. So by setting a task using Google Slides, students may work on the same document collaboratively and the teacher comments on their work to support them. Substitution. Augmentation.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2018

In its 20th year, the Summit had a feeling of rolling up its sleeves: People talked about the tensions of trying to have civil dialogue between people who hold different points of view; they struggled with the ongoing challenge of trying to figure out “what works” in edtech and reform, particularly when efforts don’t seem to live up to expectations.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This post serves as the 5 th in our series supporting the creation of EdTech Integration Plans. Let us take Microsoft Word or Google Docs for example. In this post, we have looked at the 5 th step in the journey towards creating an effective EdTech Integration Plan for your school district.

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

From Episodes 1-5, I had the opportunity to be introduced to Educational Technology Giants such as Angela Maiers, Eric Sheninger , Tom Whitby, and Steven Anderson. From Podcaster to EdTech Magazine Editor and into the world of Conference promotions … you should never put yourself in the corner and be seen in this world as only one thing.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This post serves as the 5 th in our series supporting the creation of EdTech Integration Plans. Create an EdTech Menu. Create and Approve your Final EdTech Integration Plan. Let us take Microsoft Word or Google Docs for example. Please take a moment to visit our additional posts on this topic: Create a District Snapshot.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 20, 2020

Now educators can make their instruction more effective and provide practice linked directly to progress monitoring and formative assessment results using free digital tools from Microsoft. Documenting Progress and Integrating the Process. They can document their individual learning pathways independently.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 16, 2021

According to the Dictionary , a Mission Statement is: An official document that sets out the goals, purpose, and work of an organization. Your Instructional Coaching Department Mission Statement, in reflection of this definition, needs to be crafted as an official document and widely recognized in the school district by all members.

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Tech Helpful

AUGUST 31, 2017

There was a level of responsibility and trust placed on children by being unconnected from today's technology. As a technology coordinator in an elementary school I am a season in my educational career where technology is integrated into the classroom on a regular basis. I had 25 Microsoft desktops in a lab.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

00;06;38;14 – 00;07;10;22 Vicki Davis I can type as I'm solving a technology problem; I'll type in bullets, my findings and thoughts, pros and cons. This is why the software from Microsoft I think is much better covered than some of the other software because they're probably going to be building it into Microsoft Office.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

Changing trends in how teachers and students use technology Unsurprisingly, the pandemic made certain digital tools essential for teaching and learning. " He created a Microsoft document where students could add their own questions or examples of cartoons in real time as he instructs, creating a more engaging lesson for all.

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2018

In June at ISTE, the annual K-12 education technology expo, Google unveiled 12 updates to education tools, including Google Classroom. Last week, Microsoft launched the Surface Go , designed for kids in grades 3-5, along with new classroom management tools. This is Google’s latest update to its education product suite.

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

From Episodes 1-5, I had the opportunity to be introduced to Educational Technology Giants such as Angela Maiers, Eric Sheninger , Tom Whitby, and Steven Anderson. Step 4: Your Brand Belongs to YOU… not EdTech A similar lesson to the one above but on a much more professional note. I didn’t know who these people were are the time.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The day started off with our IT team sharing a bit about the technologies that we use and helping new hires log into their new accounts. The previous way of doing this was to bring new hires into a central office conference room and provide them with a half day of informational sessions provided by members of our leadership team.

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