EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education. The “education system is evolving at an unprecedented rate, and making effective edtech investments will be critical in the year ahead,” according to a recent report by Promethean.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Edtech has always been a fascinating field of study. Teachers and developers alike have jointly explored new ideas and tried new hardware and software in the classroom for decades. However, the arrival and rapid spread of the novel coronavirus in late 2019 and early 2020 quickly shoved educational technology into the spotlight. Where, once upon a time, edtech was a gradual process of seeing “what could be,” suddenly it was the way to keep educational lifelines open in a quarantined world.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

When Jessie Rasmussen ran for a seat in the Nebraska legislature, she prioritized serving children and families. She brought to the role practical expertise, having spent more than two decades working as an early childhood educator. What Rasmussen didn’t have at the beginning of her political career, however, was much knowledge about how to turn her ideas into effective policies.

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Teacher Tech

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

If you want a story to encourage children that they are worthy, amazing, beautiful, powerful.and valuable, you’ll want to add this one to your library. Just in time for #WorldKindnessDay. The post Read Aloud: I AM Valuable by Dr. Deshunna Monay Ricks appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

These days, it seems my students can’t let a minute go by without checking TikTok and Instagram or responding to their friend’s latest post on Snapchat. Teens’ widespread access to smartphones for the last decade has fed this fascination with social media and texting. According to Pew Research, 95 percent of teenagers have access to a smartphone, and 45 percent admit to being online ‘almost constantly.’ Though social media platforms can present a wide array of challenges both in and

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TeachThought - Learn better.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In light of the access of modern technology, schools can evolve while simultaneously growing closer to the people they serve. The post How To Connect Schools And Communities Using Technology appeared first on TeachThought.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Across the country, school and district leaders are asking lots of questions—from how we can foster connection as we return to school to how to intensify a spotlight on the impact of societal inequities on education. To my mind, social and emotional learning (SEL) is a key component of this work. Related content: 6 actionable strategies to support classroom SEL.

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, here are a couple of fun activities perfect for spreading gratitude and a love for math. We have a new printable coloring page, a pi(e) baking activity, and more that students can do in the classroom, virtually, or at home with their families. JiJi’s Gratitude Coloring Sheet. It’s time to bring out the art supplies!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, 1 today announced availability of six new laser displays – two interactive BrightLink ® models and four non-interactive PowerLite ® ultra short-throw models. Combining user-friendly software with flexible installation and life-like imagery, the new PowerLite 755F and 750F are now available to help business owners and educators transform spaces with creative freedom.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The IEP is perhaps the most important document in special education. It is the tool by which compliance is measured and how we document and illustrate growth as students advance in grade level. In recent years, there has been a huge push to ensure that IEP goals are more measurable and that there is a clear way to analyze student progress and make data-driven instructional decisions.

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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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

JAR Systems launches a new Active Charge upgrade for their Adapt4 USB-C Charging Station. Designed as a cost-effective solution for charging classroom devices while they are in use, it is a first-of-its-kind bundle. Active Charge saves districts time by including all essential items such as four power banks to actively charge devices while in use, adapters to connect older devices, and a USB-C charging station for both the power banks and mobile devices.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

By Robert Low. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. With so many issues for school and district leaders to deal with during this difficult time, staying focused on students’ learning experiences may not always seem like the top priority. But district officials from Alabama and Minnesota, who are determined to provide an equitable education for all their students, recently explained how listening to students and taking action based on student input is a key factor in achieving su

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The global pandemic of superficial learning characterised by the passive acceptance of information, memorisation of isolated and unlinked facts, and a lack of opportunity to explore subjects in depth – has resulted in millions being left unprepared for deeper challenges beyond passing exams. The book ‘A Year of Making and Learning’ came about thanks to a community of international educators taking collective action against this global challenge.

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Once you begin Reading & Writing with English Learners, you won’t want to stop. Better yet, you’ll begin looking at your lesson plans, figuring out how to fit in all the fresh ideas you've gathered, writes high school EL teacher Emily Francis, who recommends it for K-12.

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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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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

A new study outlines ways colleges and universities can update their curricula to prepare the workforce for a new wave of quantum technology jobs. Researchers suggested steps that need to be taken after interviewing managers at more than 20 quantum technology companies across the U.S.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Super Duper Publications’ Jeepers Peepers The “Ask and Answer” Question Game has earned a 2020 National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA). This popular family favorite won in the Best Board & Card Games category. “Jeepers Peepers is a great interactive game because it’s so much fun to play, and at the same time helps young children develop important skills such as asking questions, describing, categorizing, and problems solving,” said Thomas Webber, chairman of Super Duper Publications.

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MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The Civically Engaged Classroom can be read on multiple levels: with tips and ideas that can be incorporated into class tomorrow, but also big picture thinking about rebooting the whole system of civic education, writes ELA and social studies teacher Megan Kelly.

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MindShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Like many married and working couples first confronting the pandemic, Bianca Flokstra and Victor Udoewa tried to go on with their lives as normal. Flokstra continued to work full time while taking care of their kids, ages 4 and 2. She also handled most of the housework, with her husband helping from time to time. It didn’t work. “Those first couple of months were really hard,” Flokstra says. “There was … a lot of fighting.

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ExcelinEd

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In the extraordinary year 2020, the phrase “educational opportunity” has begun to resonate with more parents and state leaders than ever before. As districts across the country remain closed or partially-closed to in-person learning, parents who can afford to are fleeing to private schools, which are more likely to be open. At the same time, to stem learning loss, a growing number of states are putting educational funding and power in the hands of parents, allowing them to choose the approved sc

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

"The Safe Library: Lessons (I’ve Learned) in Keeping Staff and Patrons Better Protected" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : We invite you to join us for a 90-minute webinar next Friday, November 20th, presented by Library 2.0 and Dr. Steve Albrecht. This webinar covers what Steve has learned in the 20 years he has been a library security consultant and what has changed, become better, or gotten worse since the publication of his Library Security book five yea

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As digital technology expands its reach, more and more educational institutions including schools and colleges are adopting etextbooks to impart knowledge. Publishers too are taking to etextbooks to meet learners’ expectations and expand their reach through the Internet. The increasing use of the Internet and the easy availability of smartphones have changed the way people search for, access, and consume content.

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Ditch That Textbook

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Blogs give your students' work an audience. Here's an easy way to set up student blogs with Google Slides. Blogging has really democratized the world of writing. Now, you don't have to pass through a gatekeeper (book publisher, magazine editor, etc.) to get your ideas out there. You can start a blog, publish, and share […]. The post How to create student blogs in Google Slides (for FREE!

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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.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As winter bears down on most of America and Covid-19 again surges out of control, pundits and parents alike are wondering when our nation’s 50 million schoolchildren will return to classrooms. With the election over, now is the time for legislators and leaders in states and the federal government to turn their attention back to education. The debate is raging on social media, school email chains, and even around the dinner table.

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