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.” Hāpara’s content filtering solution for schools only takes a few minutes for technology administrators to set up. Which web filtering best practices does your team use?

Digital Learning 130

Digital Learning Chromebook Learning Policies 130

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.

How To 74

How To E-rate Classroom iPad 74

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. State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). Connect: www.setda.org , @SETDA.

Future Ready 100

Future Ready Secondary Advocacy Elementary 100

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

EdTech 130

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 130

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. Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. If not, why not?

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

Doug Levin

JULY 31, 2017

As such, expect an abbreviated (TBD) publishing schedule for ‘A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News’ in August. Here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Company Data Blended Learning 150

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. Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. If not, why not?

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

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.

Internet Safety 309

Internet Safety E-rate Social Media Policies 309

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

Libraries 143

Libraries Survey E-rate Report 143

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

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.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Trends Microsoft 150

EdNews Daily

JULY 8, 2019

Leveraging Technology without Gating. First, student learning, which is restricted by our present system, may gain a freedom heretofore unseen, networked through technology for access to unprecedented amounts of both knowledge and community. While somewhat idealized, this promises two eventualities: .

Learning 100

Learning Software E-rate Industry 100

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?

eBook 52

eBook E-rate LMS Social Media 52

EdNews Daily

JULY 10, 2019

Technology dominates the education landscape discussion. To teach when surrounded by technological innovation, it is more necessary than ever to understand what life is doing in order to enhance it to survive among machines and even compete with machines. By definition, it’s the “motion” of “e.” By LeiLani Cauthen.

EdTech 203

EdTech E-rate Trends Equity of Access 203

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

School Psychology Doctoral Candidate and Intern, CEO STEMx: Stemulating Teaching with Emerging Technology Methodologies - Simulation vs. Virtual Learning Environments - Dr. Nicole Simon, Assistant Professor Engineering/Physics/Technology Dept.

STEM 47

STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47

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.

EdTech 191

EdTech E-rate Data Android 191

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.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Data Android 150

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

Technology 72

Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 72

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

they do boost graduation rates.). Via Campus Technology: “ CUNY to Train, Hire 2,000 Students in Free Coding Bootcamps.” Via Buzzfeed’s Molly Hensley-Clancy : “These Colleges Have The Worst Student Loan Default Rates In The Country.” ” More on the topic on his website , e-Literate.

Education 40

Education E-rate MOOC Report 40

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. See details and registration information here.

Google 54

Google Classroom Digital Citizenship Conference 54

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected? Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology. Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why.

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Hack Education

JULY 20, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” 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. National) Education Politics.

Education 46

Education MOOC Robotics Company 46

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. The only other media attending the event would be a national crew from ABC.” ” Idaho Ed News quotes local high school students who protested the visit and their school’s reliance on technology. Such a small world.

Education 58

Education MOOC Social Media E-rate 58

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.

Education 40

Education lynda.com Knewton E-rate 40

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

” Remind me again, all you fans of VR in education, how this technology is going to promote empathy? 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.

Education 40

Education Coursera Facebook Social Media 40

Hack Education

AUGUST 24, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” Susan Crawrford argues “Why Universities Need ‘Public Interest Technology’ Courses.” despite having Arizona ’s third-highest dropout rate.” National) Education Politics. Sounds legit.

Education 46

Education MOOC Kaplan Robotics 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. Um, they do.)

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

APRIL 27, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. 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.” National) Education Politics.

Education 44

Education Facebook Company MOOC 44

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. A public service announcement from the FBI : “ Education Technologies : Data Collection and Unsecured Systems Could Pose Risks to Students.” ” (Also from Hill : “Timeline of e-Literate Coverage of Blackboard Learn Ultra.”).

Education 54

Education MOOC Blackboard E-rate 54

Hack Education

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Via CNET : “ Verizon to pay $17M to resolve FCC, Justice E-Rate probes.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offering some students the option to be awarded tamper-free digital degree certificates when they graduate, in partnership with Learning Machine. Upgrades and Downgrades.

Education 48

Education Coursera MOOC Report 48

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.

Education 48

Education MOOC Report Company 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.).

Education 46

Education Robotics E-rate Social Media 46

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2017

The Department of Education has released a “Higher Education Supplement to the National Education Technology Plan ,” just in the nick of time I guess. ” “ Harvard/MIT Report Analyzes 4 Years of MOOC Data ,” Campus Technology reports. The social media platform had raised $2.5 Is the New T.A.

MOOC 40

MOOC Education Robotics Report 40

Hack Education

JUNE 8, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. 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.” National) Education Politics. Since 1999.”

Khan Academy 45

Khan Academy Education Facebook E-rate 45

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.”

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Reuters continues its investigative series on various education (technology) scandals. Via Edsurge : “The Edtech World is a ‘ Swamp of Gimmicks ’ – and Here’s How We Can Drain It.” Also via Edsurge : “Meet Intel Education Accelerator ’s Newest Cohort of Edtech Visionaries.”

Education 40

Education Report E-rate Company 40