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Pandemic Spurs Changes in the Edtech Schools Use, From the Classroom to the Admin Office

Edsurge

Home may be the new classroom, but instructional approaches are slower to change. All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Popular educational apps. Zoom took the number one spot in mentions by teachers in 2020, at 60 percent, displacing 2018’s top mention, Google Classroom. Oh, don’t feel bad for Google Classroom.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

eSchool News

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Sandbox AR is available for download here.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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Confused about what ‘Open’ Means in Education? Inconceivable!

Doug Levin

I’ve established that I am a fan of open educational resources (OER) and think that K-12 educators and policymakers would benefit from thinking more deeply about the ownership of instructional materials. ” It addresses in a simple FAQ format questions including: What are Open Educational Resources (OER)?

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How Edtech Can Help Build a Blueprint for Real Change in K-12

Edsurge

Meanwhile, billions of dollars have been spent on edtech by these same school communities. Today’s edtech market is radically fragmented. And edtech companies cater to this fragmentation in their product design and marketing. And more to the point, how can edtech catalyze and accelerate a redesign of school itself?

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 17 Edition)

Doug Levin

Absent an ethical framework to guide our decisions, I am increasingly of the mind that the answers to the important questions about educational technology are ‘turtles all the way down.’ A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 17 Edition). STAT → Is this the future of edtech? What do I mean?

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Savvas Learning Company Acquires Outlier.org 

eSchool News

Dual-enrollment and dual-credit programs have also been proven to lead to increased rates of high school graduation and college enrollment, particularly for students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education.

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