Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

How to Find the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom #mlearning #ipaded #edtech Click To Tweet. Common Sense Media Rating and Reviews. EdTech Teacher Recommended Apps. EdTech Teacher tutorials. I have the e-course you have been waiting for! .” – Felix Jacomino. General Websites, Lists, and Databases.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Download the free e-book Strategies and activities to promote social and emotional skills So how can you promote social and emotional development in your classroom? They can do this with a rubric or a rating scale. Social awareness activities 7. The following strategies and activities span grade levels.

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” But let’s say there’s a harmful online topic or social media hoax that’s gone viral, and you don’t want kids to search for it at all.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware additional organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. From Connectivity and e-Rate to Open Education Resources, SETDA provides a variety of papers, tools, and resources to support state and district leaders in their digital transition.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. The importance of enhanced cybersecurity for schools as the FCC considers modifications to the E-rate program also emerged as a must-know.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Doug Levin

JULY 31, 2017

As such, expect an abbreviated (TBD) publishing schedule for ‘A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News’ in August. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 30 Edition). This is an area where it would improve the job of edtech developers if we said, 'Here’s what you’re allowed to gather and share.'

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2019

Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out 5 best practices for adhering to federal privacy laws. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how content monitoring tools can help K–12 administrators keep students safe.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

And kids double down on digital reading—all in this Edtech Reports Recap. Among its recommendations, New America calls on policymakers to “expand the E-Rate Program so that libraries and schools can get discounts on the technology services that patrons and students need to get online from home.” 37 percent) or the U.K. (33

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). Tagged on: March 17, 2017 E-learning day a breeze for tech-savvy students | Dubois County Herald → But for as helpful as the eLearning days can be, Hubster said they probably won’t grow too much in number in the near future. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

An interactive eBook is a digital book with various interactive elements that increase readers’ engagement and success rate. In this social media-dominated world, teens are attracted to visually-appealing content, which increases their focus and engagement. Social media buttons. What is an Interactive eBook?

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EdNews Daily

JULY 8, 2019

This is similar to the comments anyone can see on Amazon or other major e-commerce hubs about any product. In the education social media platform Knowstory, little light bulbs are used as the ratings symbol. Where favorable, that product rises in purchase and use.

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EdNews Daily

JULY 10, 2019

EdTech that pretests for Lexile level then offers a range of books and monitors page progress has the ability to pinpoint possibly misunderstood material using such algorithms. By definition, it’s the “motion” of “e.” Schools everywhere are experiencing massive attrition rates. It can’t, however, offer love. Click to tweet.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

On twitter, I also ponder the trend of tech-savvy teachers increasingly resembling NASCAR drivers, proudly wearing digital uniforms on social media full of sponsored messages as proof of expertise: Why do some in K-12 define #edtech expertise by # of tech company certifications acquired? Doug Levin (@douglevin) April 9, 2017.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

On twitter, I also ponder the trend of tech-savvy teachers increasingly resembling NASCAR drivers, proudly wearing digital uniforms on social media full of sponsored messages as proof of expertise: Why do some in K-12 define #edtech expertise by # of tech company certifications acquired? Doug Levin (@douglevin) April 9, 2017.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Chief Education Officer Factors that Affect the Success Rate of Under Represented Minority Students (URMs) in STEM Education - Berta Hayes Capo Program Professor of Science Education MIT BLOSSOMS for Interactive STEM Education - Richard C. Derek Barkalow, Ph.D.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

they do boost graduation rates.). Via Buzzfeed’s Molly Hensley-Clancy : “These Colleges Have The Worst Student Loan Default Rates In The Country.” of Mississippi Students Stage Sit-In Over Racist Social-Media Post.” of Mississippi Students Stage Sit-In Over Racist Social-Media Post.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In fact, K-12 edtech innovation news is full of examples of successful and engaging edtech implementations. Traditional textbooks are being replaced by interactive e-books and online resources, giving students dynamic and multimedia-rich content that can be updated as the world changes.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected? A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 10 Edition). Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Connect With the Learning Revolution Project on Social Media. The Learning Revolution, as a new project, could use some help building our social media presence and credibility. Learn four important skills that will help you integrate edtech into your curriculum. The curriculum includes resources for parents.

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Hack Education

JULY 20, 2018

” At least the e-cigarette company (which targets teens) offers a social-emotional learning curriculum, right? ” Via the AP : “ District of Columbia Mayor Muriel E. Edtech Raises $739M in Venture Funding.” Via Wired : “ Juul ’s Lobbying Could Send Its Public Image Up in Smoke.”

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

A successful launch means higher adoption rates and a higher level of satisfaction with the new platform. An LMS team can be made of IT specialists, edtech coordinators, teachers, school librarians, and other staff members that can pitch in with ideas. Most of them have edtech experts who can offer face to face or online training.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

” “Stop Asking About Completion Rates: Better Questions to Ask About MOOCs in 2019,” says Edsurge. Via Mashable : “The e-waste nightmare lurking in your kid’s toy box.” Tutoring company Topica Edtech Group has raised $50 million from Northstar Group. Such a small world. million total. .”

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

” “Modern E-Rate Puts Telephones On Hold in K–12,” Education Week reports , noting that schools are struggling to pay for phone service (still totally necessary) as well as expanded broadband. .” ” These colleges no longer offer federal loans because of students’ high default rates.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Via Edsurge : “How Proposed Title I Changes Impact School Funding and Edtech Vendors” – “ A Win for Edtech Vendors.” tl;dr: emailing them, holding webinars, using social media. ” Via Edsurge : “Life After Merger: When Edtech Acquisitions Go Sour.” Heckuva job.

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Hack Education

AUGUST 24, 2018

despite having Arizona ’s third-highest dropout rate.” ” “Student marketplace Spitball has launched a token-based ‘ blockchain economy ’ that aims to switch up the e-learning industry and create a decentralised landscape for students,” says IBS Intelligence. Sounds legit.

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Hack Education

APRIL 27, 2018

For your “yes, Microsoft is still horrible files,” this from The Washington Post : “ E-waste recycler Eric Lundgren loses appeal on computer restore disks, must serve 15-month prison term.” Via The Wall Street Journal : “Some Colleges Try to Burnish Student-Loan Default Rates.” Edtech Companies?”

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

“To Save Students Money, Colleges May Force a Switch to E-Textbooks,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reported in 2010. Of course, teachers have utilized social media sites for years to launch various side-hustles — speaking gigs and “ brand ambassadorships ”, for example — as well as to facilitate their main hustle — you know, teaching.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Via The Verge : “ Juul has 60 days to prove it can keep its e-cigs away from kids, FDA warns.” ” (Also from Hill : “Timeline of e-Literate Coverage of Blackboard Learn Ultra.”). Also by Wan : “Companies Are Bought, Not Sold: M&A Advice From 3 Edtech CEOs Who Survived the Process.”

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Hack Education

JUNE 2, 2017

Department of State has received emergency approval from the Office of Management and Budget to collect additional information regarding certain visa applicants ’ travel and employment histories, familial connections, and social media usage in accordance with a notice it posted in the Federal Register May 4. million total.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Via CNET : “ Verizon to pay $17M to resolve FCC, Justice E-Rate probes.” Two different opinions on WIkipedia : “How Social Media Endangers Knowledge” by Hossein Derakhshan in Wired. ” More via Buzzfeed. The Business of Student Loans. Via Reuters : “ SoFi withdraws U.S. billion in U.S.

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Education Coursera MOOC Report 48

Hack Education

MARCH 10, 2017

” Via eCampus News : “The 2 edtech fields with the most potential under Trump.” Via The Chicago Tribune : “ Chance the Rapper writes $1 million check to CPS as a ‘call to action’ ” “The History of the Future of E-rate ” by me. ” Saved you a click.).

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Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2017

The social media platform had raised $2.5 Via Techcrunch : “ Nickelodeon gets into e-books with new reading app for kids, Nick Jr. ” Via Edsurge : “ Rethink Education Re-Ups Commitment to Edtech With $107.5 Via EdTech Magazine : “How Learning Analytics Can Help Inform K–12 Decisions.”

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MOOC Education Robotics Report 40

Hack Education

JUNE 8, 2018

Via E&E News : “ Cabinet heads told to praise Paris exit. Via the Getting Smart blog : “Incubating EdTech: AT&T Announces 4th Aspire Accelerator Class.” See also, from the press release : “ ETS and LearnLaunch to Fund Edtech Startups.” A+ for compliant behavior. Since 1999.”

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Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

was named in an investigation by The Associated Press last year for sharing racially charged content on social media.” ” Via Politico : “ Stanley Buchesky , formerly a managing partner at the venture capital firm The EdTech Fund , will work [at the Department of Education] on budget and finance issues.”

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