EdTech Magazine
JUNE 25, 2019
ISTE 2019: What K–12 Experts Expect from the Future of Education Technology. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 06/25/2019 - 16:39. K–12 administrators, educators and market experts highlighted infrastructure upgrades to combat education equity issues and the increased use of communication software in classrooms as some of the most prominent current trends in education.
Neo LMS
JUNE 25, 2019
As students and young adults use the internet more often, they’ll be subject to more cyber threats. Nowadays students of all grades complete their homework, communicate with their peers and teachers, check their grades and conduct research for assignments online. Learning is more digital than ever and it will only continue in that direction. But along the advantages and immense potential of digital learning, threats are lurking in the binary universe as well.
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EdTech Magazine
JUNE 25, 2019
ISTE 2019: New Coaching Standards to Draw on Comprehensive Input. ISTE standards offer a framework to help teachers, students, administrators and coaches create learning environments that are innovative and effective. To develop and periodically revise the standards, ISTE leaders draw on research, expert perspectives on trends and technologies, and, most important, input from teachers and other members of the education community.
The CoolCatTeacher
JUNE 25, 2019
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Monica Burns @ classtechtips talks about the hottest edtech topics right now (and those that aren’t so hot) in this candid and wide-ranging conversation. Sponsor: Go to Advancement Courses use the offer code COOL20 to get 20% off your professional development.
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 25, 2019
ISTE 2019: Technology Directors Benefit from Ed Tech Coaching Programs. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 06/25/2019 - 10:40. Leading digital transformation in K–12 can be a cumbersome task, especially for technology directors who are commonly short-staffed and overworked. . Joel Harris and Kelly Martin, education technology directors from Alisal Union School District and Lake Tahoe Unified School District , respectively, found that by turning certain educators into education technology leaders (ETLs), I
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
JUNE 25, 2019
Many startups are based in Silicon Valley, but operating out of the Bay Area comes with some serious risks and drawbacks. The post Building a New Ed-Tech Product? Don’t Get Caught in the Bay Area Bubble. appeared first on Market Brief.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Edsurge
JUNE 25, 2019
A few years ago, journalist and podcaster Manoush Zomorodi hit a creative slump. After some reflection, she figured out why: Strange as it sounds, she wasn’t getting bored enough. All the time she normally spent idling throughout the day was now filled with technology—namely, the distraction of her phone. She simply wasn’t getting the downtime she needed to be creative.
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 25, 2019
ISTE 2019: Cisco Simulator Sends Teachers to Mars for Hands-On Learning. The Mars Classroom Simulator Challenge, presented by Cisco at the ISTE 2019 conference, is an escape room that requires participants to work together to solve a problem in a fictional scenario on the planet Mars. The idea is to give teachers a chance to engage in the same collaborative, hands-on learning experiences they want students to have.
Edsurge
JUNE 25, 2019
Plenty of groups these days are trying to reinvent college, and that’s not surprising at a time when higher ed is under fire for ever-rising costs, ballooning student debt and even questions about the value of a degree. On one hand, entrepreneurs and foundations are rushing to offer higher education via new models and price points. Meanwhile, college researchers and innovators are diving into learning science and experimenting with new teaching methods.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 25, 2019
Here is an updated version of one of our popular Google Scholar posters we published in 2016. The visual features some of the basic tips and features that every teacher and student using this.
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
eSchool News
JUNE 25, 2019
A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. It’s proof that good leadership in schools makes a direct impact on students’ experience and performance.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 25, 2019
Google Earth Tour Builder is an excellent tool to use with students in class to create virtual tours and explore places from all around the world. You can design a tour of any location you want, you.
MiddleWeb
JUNE 25, 2019
History is not just the causes of the Civil War, reasons for industrial growth, or dates associated with "big events" and major characters. Lauren Brown works to help her middle schoolers understand it’s about ordinary, often archetypal lives of human beings much like us.
Edsurge
JUNE 25, 2019
It was a small moment for Irma Olguin Jr., but a memorable one. One night about 15 years ago, she was working late as a computer engineer for the city of Cincinnati. She ordered a plain cheese pizza and handed the deliverer money without worry over whether she gave exact change. It then dawned on the self-described Latinx daughter of farm laborers from rural central California, the first person in her family to finish college—she was climbing the social ladder.
This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.
eSchool News
JUNE 25, 2019
Demographics: Nazareth Area School District is an eastern Pennsylvania school district with more than 4,800 students across six schools. Biggest challenge: Facing increasing demands to provide exceptional experiences for both students and teachers, our legacy network was simply not able to keep pace. We needed new network technology capable of supporting the digital curriculum within the classroom while also providing reliable wireless coverage outdoors to support the district’s new security str
Shake Up Learning
JUNE 25, 2019
The post Stop Asking How to Put a Worksheet in Google Classroom – SULS018 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Yes, I know you REALLY want to know how to put your worksheet into Google Classroom! . But, let’s take a step back and take a deeper look at the purpose of your assignment, the power of G Suite, and how you can go BEYOND substitution and a static worksheet. .
eSchool News
JUNE 25, 2019
Here are the most popular articles on student achievement over the past month! 1. 5 things to avoid saying to students suffering from anxiety. Young adults suffering from anxiety are everywhere; how can we better support them? 2. Helping ALL students feel like they belong. Sometimes, a change in approach is all that’s needed to make everyone feel valued. 3.
Philly Teacher
JUNE 25, 2019
Photo by Fabian Hurnaus from Pexels. As I look at the conference offerings for this year’s ISTE conference , I am concerned to see Alexa-focused sessions about how to incorporate the device into your classroom. I have an Amazon Dot in my kitchen, which I purchased on a whim a few years ago and use for listening to podcasts, checking the weather, and sometimes playing “ Everything is Awesome ” from the Lego Movie for my almost 5 year old son.
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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t
Jamf on EdTech
JUNE 25, 2019
Security is a top priority for any IT admin, no matter which platform(s) they are supporting. Read this for a tutorial on Apple device security.
SecurEdge
JUNE 25, 2019
In a digital-first world, where everyone uses mobile devices, your company’s WiFi network takes on a much more significant role than ever before. Long gone are the days where end users on your network could afford to wait a few hours -- or days -- for their computer hardware, operating system, software application, or network connection to get repaired.
The Principal of Change
JUNE 25, 2019
As many educators are either on their summer break or about to enter it, I know many are looking for great books to read. This is great, but as we hope for our students, consumption should not be the only focus, but creation as well. If you are looking to read, how will you connect the information you consume and dig deeper? For this, blogging is a great tool not only to synthesize your learning but to also catalog it into a type of library.
eSchool News
JUNE 25, 2019
HoverCam , a provider of innovative, interactive, and engaging education solutions, will demonstrate its full hardware and software learning platform for digital classrooms in Booth 2144 at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference (ISTE), June 23-26 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The company will feature its Pilot Series of award-winning digital teaching stations; next-gen document cameras; and the debut of ClassFusion, a presentation and learning
This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.
techieMusings
JUNE 25, 2019
It was amazing to have a chance to be on Vicki’s podcast to talk about my book, Tech with Heart , and things to expect at ISTE this year. Vicki ( @coolcatteacher ) was one of the first people I followed closely when I joined Twitter, so being on her show was extra special. I hope you enjoy this episode! Link to Vicki’s blog post about this episode.
eSchool News
JUNE 25, 2019
Iowa’s Buena Vista University (BVU) is launching a new track within their online Master’s Degree program designed from the ground up for the full-time K-12 educator powered by Discovery Education , the leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through the program’s new Technology Integrationist Track now available as part of BVU’s Teacher Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction Master’s Degree Program , participatin
techlearning
JUNE 25, 2019
Esports or electronic sports are a form of competition that happens when people play video games competitively.
ExcelinEd
JUNE 25, 2019
A new study from ExcelinEd and Burning Glass Technologies fuels demand for greater credential transparency. Each year, the United States spends about $2 trillion on workforce education and training. It’s a massive investment intended to help provide the credentials — and develop the competencies and skills — that job-seekers need to succeed in today’s workforce.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
techlearning
JUNE 25, 2019
For the past couple of years I’ve been a live reporter at ISTE and for 2 years interviewed folks with my toddler, Savvy. This year I am attending the amazing ISTE conference virtually thanks to #PasstheScopeEDU and the #NOTatISTE19 team! Below I have embedded F. Margret Atkinson’s recording of the ISTE session, More Stupid Ideas in Edtech (and Why You Should Totally Do Them) with @adambellow @leobrehm @smartinez @teach42 @jamiedonally an
Turnitin
JUNE 25, 2019
Tips on how to prepare students for an overseas higher education in the United States.
techlearning
JUNE 25, 2019
Illuminate Education has acquired FastBridge Learning, a research-driven assessment platform that helps teachers measure and monitor student progress.
MindShift
JUNE 25, 2019
They are early risers and hard workers. They have a “talent for struggling through” and the determination that follows. Some are the first in their family to go to college — or even graduate from high school — and many are financially independent from their parents. They’re often struggling to pay for rent, groceries and transportation while taking classes.
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