eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

In the past several years, we have implemented a number of district-wide initiatives to support personalization and differentiation for students including the launch of our Virtual Instruction to Accentuate Learning (VITAL) program in 2008. At the core of our personalized learning program is our use of data to inform instruction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. Skills for online engagement with students who are experiencing anxiety (and trauma) can be especially helpful for educators struggling with student disengagement in online classrooms. Learn More.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

While the Wild West era of edtech may be over, there’s still some mystery over how schools decide what digital materials to buy. The participants: Large district: Dr. Daryl Diamond, Director of Innovative Learning, Broward County Public Schools, FL. Robert Furman, Principal of South Park Elementary Center, South Park Township, PA.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2023

This 3-part blog series , featuring guest authors from The Learning Accelerator and MA DESE OET , highlights the importance of centering equity in edtech selection. In this third post, the author describes lessons learned while leading a cohort of diverse schools and districts through a process of strengthening their edtech systems.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 8, 2017

To enhance the learning environment with technology and use the classroom time more wisely teachers start implementing additional types of activities such as working in groups, collaborative learning, independent preparation at home, and, in doing so, unwittingly start using the blended learning approach.

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eSpark

AUGUST 4, 2021

With so many options for online learning available, one thing that can set a program apart from the others is a curriculum grounded in proven educational research. Our team submitted evidence to Digital Promise confirming a link between eSpark’s curriculum design and established research on how students learn.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2023

“We need to educate the teachers on how to educate the students … on how to secure their devices, their information. Kim Muschalek, director of the computer information systems program at San Antonio College In San Antonio, students have a huge opportunity to find careers in the field, said Harris. Why are women locked out?

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

Rich started his teaching career as an elementary school teacher in the Seattle area. More recently the higher education sector has found a demanding need for OER due to the high cost of textbooks and ever-changing information within their curriculum. Then add in the pandemic forcing the use of online learning.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Find a set of exercises on the Internet that you can do at home, don’t forget to do an elementary warm-up in front of the screen. Cooking is often ignored when learning remotely so fast food or snacking becomes a common practice. You can be successful by following some simple rules and gaining access to the information you need.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

However, educators should make sure to translate the accommodations they’ve likely already made in the classroom into their distance learning plans, Del Tufo says. Most learning management platforms have built-in tools for students who need accommodations. The Case For Shutting Schools Down Instead of Moving Classes Online.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

If you’re looking for elementary or middle school materials, this is a great place to start. OpenStax has some of the best online textbooks. Experts developed OpenStax’s digital textbooks, so you can feel confident that the information is accurate. They are peer-reviewed and available for free through an open license.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2017

As edtech buzzwords new and old swirl , it is easy for educators to get lost among the fads du jour, much less apply the principles behind lofty ideas to make meaningful progress for students. They can move ahead in the curriculum or, if a particular area has caught their fancy, dive deeper and learn more.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2019

You can use Google Drawings to make images and put hyperlinks on that branch out to videos and websites and additional information. geg-ohio and runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his Google Apps and edtech resources can be found. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group (GEG) at tiny.cc/geg-ohio

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A second model includes sites that get their initial data from teacher or school signup, but then as part of the service offered in the site, they acquire student information. Online IEP programs also fit this description. While many consumer tech apps include invite features, EdTech apps are used within a different context.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

More information and login details at YouMatter.me. Learning Revolution Events Global Education Conference , November 17th - 21st, 2014 Partner Spotlight Africa ICT Right (AIR) is an ICT-oriented non-profit organization established in 2007 with its Headquarter in Ghana and run by a team of volunteers. More information at [link].

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Market data and services firm MDR has updated a wide-ranging survey it last fielded in 2018 about teachers and tech, and the resulting report, “How 2020 Shifted Perceptions of Technology in the Classroom,” illustrates how COVID-19’s disruptions have upended some edtech trends and accelerated others.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I promise you will find some great information coming your way this school year…So Sign Up Now and please pass this on with a retweet! – Mike Gorman ( [link] ). The sudden shift in the learning environment last year may have provided an obstacle for the way we wanted to see this happen. I hope the information is helpful to you!

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2020

One of the first tips I learned from Jennifer Pearson in this podcast interview , was to use a checklist for students. For elementary, this may be an all-subject checklist. During remote learning, you may find this feature helpful, or it may be causing issues. Posts are ideas, questions, or information that students share.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

Prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools ® , I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director. Organization: International Association of K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL).

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The district also holds several events inviting staff to learn about technology tools and strategies for the classroom. Arlington Independent School District is an edtech integration leader both districtwide and in the classroom, and other districts can look to AISD for inspiration.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). Tagged on: March 19, 2017 Textbooks could be history as schools switch to free online learning | Philly.com → Garnet Valley is a district in the vanguard of a nationwide movement to ditch traditional textbooks for open-source educational resources on the web.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2020

One of the first tips I learned from Jennifer Pearson in this podcast interview , was to use a checklist for students. For elementary, this may be an all-subject checklist. During remote learning, you may find this feature helpful, or it may be causing issues. Posts are ideas, questions, or information that students share.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hatcher’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students, including those with diverse needs, led him to offer services that cater to both traditional and online learning environments, recognizing that some students require different support structures for academic success.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The footage acquired was edited into a series videos demonstrating the power and benefits of HMH’s digital-first, connected solutions in a hybrid learning environment. Epic Charter Schools offers online learning to more than 30,000 students in the state of Oklahoma.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 3, 2019

For elementary and young middle school students, parents will take the lead in the fundraising efforts on behalf of their children, while high school-aged students can take on the responsibilities on their own. K-12 Fundraising Tech is Adaptable It’s likely that your students already have at least some experience with online learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2020

All reading audio is captured and recorded for teacher playback, a feature essential for blended (remote and in-person online) learning. Records Students’ Performance in a play-back portfolio so teachers can listen to audio to inform instruction, further analyze results, or share with students and parents.

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Linways Technologies

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

We have spoken a lot about online learning and the impact of technology on education in our previous blogs. We need to teach our students that not every piece of information, updates, of texts are equally important but their value means more. This may seem elementary and simple but it works most of the time.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We’ll only be able to use ed-tech effectively if schools and administrators listen to teachers about the sorts of tools we need and get our buy-in before implementing any new tool or platform — and if we all learn from our peers in other schools. Schools aren’t listening to their teachers about what works where and why. That has to change.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

After a phishing attack in 2019, the Atlanta Public Schools district hired a private firm to conduct security assessments of its networks to find blind spots and weaknesses, according to Olufemi “Femi” Aina, the district’s executive director of information technology.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Docente infantil y primaria Stories from the Earth: teaching about changing landscapes using 28 years of satellite observations - Peder Nelson, MS Creating equitable STEM learning opportunities for K-12 girls - Brenda Britsch, Co-Principal Investigator Maps, Math, and Media: Innovative Transdisciplinary Projects in Teacher Education - Melda N.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2022. Edtech companies that fail to prioritize accessibility will be left behind.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2022. Edtech companies that fail to prioritize accessibility will be left behind.

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Hack Education

MAY 18, 2018

Via Forbes : “The Startup President: How France ’s Macron Nearly Built An EdTech Company.” “Free College” Via Edsurge : “For Free Community College , Online Learning Isn’t Always Part of the Recipe for Success.” Data, Surveillance, and Information Security.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 27, 2020

Launched in 2013 to connect remote office workers, Zoom is now one of the go-to platforms for online learning. Zoom's simple setup, ability to accommodate 100 participants at once, and low cost make it a popular option for distance learning programs. Get more information on breakout rooms here.). Office hours.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 5, 2017

Ever wonder how stories covered by popular edtech outlets – such as edSurge, eSchoolNews, Tech & Learning, and THE Journal – get selected? A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 9 Edition). This is how folks are defining innovative edtech use in teacher's colleges.

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Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Online education pioneer Tony Bates asks “ What is online learning ?” ” Via NBC News : “How to Thrive: Arianna Huffington Launches E-Learning Series.” ” “How Can VR be Used for Learning? a month.). .”

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Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Via The Washington Post : “The National Women’s Law Center filed suit Monday against the Education Department in an effort to force the release of information about federal enforcement of Title IX , a law that governs how schools handle campus sexual harassment and assault.” Privacy, Surveillance, and Information Security.

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