EdTech Magazine

MAY 14, 2021

During widespread adoption of interactive whiteboards more than a decade ago, many teachers walked into their classrooms one day to find the new technology. Yet, few understood how to tap the full potential of the devices to improve teaching and learning, using them more like simple dry erase boards, according to Wes DeSantis, director of educational technology for Ridgefield Public Schools in Connecticut.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. As we return to in-person learning, we should not return to business as usual. David Bott gives us three things that, based upon current research, we should rethink in schools. Show Sponsor: This summer, I’m taking my professional development with Advancement Courses. Recently, I shared the five-step process I used to select the perfect course for me at Advancement Courses.

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Edsurge

MAY 14, 2021

Let’s not do that again. Ask any university student, professor or administrator: no one wants to relive the past academic year. But probe a bit deeper, and exactly what they don’t want to repeat differs in subtle but important ways. And that means the challenge for higher ed administrators will be to put together campus plans for the fall that keep students at the center but also embrace the concerns of their institution’s full community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Choosing your summer PD is essential as we look forward to the fall. Just as we discuss personalizing learning for students, we as teachers have a responsibility to personalize learning for ourselves. In this post, I’m going to take you through the five steps I use to determine my own summer professional development.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MAY 14, 2021

Keen is a social networking and web curation platform provided by Google. Keen, as MakeUseOf stated, is Google's alternative to Pinterest. Keen allows you to curate content online and share your.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MAY 14, 2021

Below is a handpicked collection of some good apps you can use with students and kids to help them learn to play the piano. The apps are suitable for a wide variety of age categories and skill levels.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2021

In Part I of this series, I reflected on the journey that led Follett Learning to Future Ready Librarians® and why the time has never been better for librarians to transform their programs using Future Ready tools. . Now, let’s explore the most important question: Where do you start? I used to advise librarians to pick a wedge of the Future Ready Librarians framework that aligned with their school’s or district’s strategic objectives.

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Teacher Tech

MAY 14, 2021

Automatically add a date to Google Slides. The post Google Slides- Add a Date Add-on appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2021

A new report examines some of the biggest challenges related to assessments and accountability, and offers recommendations for educators and policymakers as they move past spring 2021 and aim to improve student success rates. The report comes from NWEA and Education Reform Now (ERN), which worked together with organizations representing state departments of education, school districts, policy and advocacy groups, and universities, to identify recommendations and potential policy options that re-

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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.

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MAY 14, 2021

Tech literacy is the language of the future, from coding to programming

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 14, 2021

The post NEW! The Google Meet Master Class appeared first on Shake Up Learning. BECOME A GOOGLE MEET MASTER! The COVID-19 pandemic has changed education forever. Teaching and learning online is now a part of almost every school across the globe. Teachers need the skills to facilitate and engage students in online and hybrid environments. If your school is using Google Meet, you need the Google Meet Master Class to prepare for the new normal. © Shake Up Learning 2021.

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techlearning

MAY 14, 2021

Vaccinating students younger than 16 is now recommended by the U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Friday, May 14, 2021) —For many American elementary and middle school students, a field trip to Washington, D.C. is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that opens their eyes to an exciting world beyond their classroom. To ensure all students can experience Washington, D.C. this year, First Lady Jill Biden and Discovery Education invite all learners to attend a unique, no-cost Virtual Field Trip to the nation’s capital.

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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.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 14, 2021

A little more than a month ago, President Biden announced his American Jobs Plan, which includes $25 billion to invest in facilities upgrades in child care settings and to build the supply of infant and toddler care. The plan also includes investments to replace all lead pipes and service lines in drinking water systems to ensure no child is at risk of exposure to lead.

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