Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

When a school or district decides to cut a check for an edtech product, the end goal isn’t about owning a shiny new piece of hardware or app. And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions? And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions? So what explains the disconnect?

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, is now among EdTech’s best and brightest, following the announcement of this year’s EdTech “Cool Tool” Awards. We are all proud of the innovative work our development teams did to create – and continuously improve – these breakthrough learning programs.”

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2023

For the technically inclined, pivoting to a job in the education technology industry seems like a natural fit. When teachers pack up their classrooms for the last time to start their edtech careers, where exactly are they going? Edtech is not going to be the solution for every teacher,” she says. Which Path to Take?

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

Q&A: Adam Welcome on How K–12 Educators Can Integrate Technology for Engagement. In order to use technology properly in the classroom, teachers need to take a back seat and allow students to spend more time as the drivers of their own education, says educational consultant and public speaker Adam Welcome. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When did October become awards season in the world of edtech? “Now in its third year, the Supes’ Choice Awards have become known in the education industry as one of the top honors recognizing forward-thinking edtech companies,” said Doug Roberts, founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI).

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

I recently had the opportunity to work with an incredible group of elementary educators from Nauset Schools on Cape Cod. Core EdTech Resources. Core EdTech Resources. Core EdTech Resources. Students will need to research information on their “ugly” animal. Core EdTech Resources. Core EdTech Resources.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

Most young adults and older professionals today rely heavily on technology. Understandably, parents don’t want their children to become reliant on technology or become so obsessed with it that they don’t have other non-tech experiences. . The key to using edtech appropriately is to do so under supervision. .

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2023

At this year’s Future of Education Technology Conference, Alberto and Mario Herraez, also known as the eTwinz, opened with this thought starter in their Thursday session, “Fostering Self-Regulation Skills and Personalized Learning in an Elementary Setting.” Teachers deliver information to students, who are expected…

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Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

Check out what’s trending in EdTech news! From Teacher Appreciation Week to shifting technologies, it’s a busy time in education. Learn More Learn More --> The "Tech" in EdTech Did you know that in 2022 the global EdTech market was valued at $123.40 But EdTech is really two topics: education and technology.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater. In this situation, teachers need technology tools that allow them to provide the same high-quality experience for students learning at home and in person. The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah LaCrosse shares six edtech ideas science teachers can start using today to improve learning and excite students about science. 6 Super Science Edtech Ideas. Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. Is technology a distraction? Enhanced Transcript.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Technology is developing at a faster clip than its adoption, and while some K–12 classrooms are innovating — by using drones in curriculum or digital tools to personalize learning — they remain isolated examples dotting an unequal landscape where, often, digitization is seen as an end in itself rather than a means to improve learning.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 18, 2020

In February, I had the opportunity to work with an incredible group of elementary educators from Nauset Schools on Cape Cod. Core EdTech Resources. Core EdTech Resources. Core EdTech Resources. Students will need to research information on their “ugly” animal. Core EdTech Resources. Core EdTech Resources.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

Here’s a sample of the newest edtech innovations, products, and solutions eSchool News learned about during the show. AVer Information Inc., The curriculum is updated regularly to stay current with new technology, so teachers spend less time writing lessons and more time engaging students.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 3, 2023

In the last few months, AI-powered technologies like ChatGPT and BingAI have received a lot of attention for their potential to transform many aspects of our lives. Take facial recognition technology. When used by police for surveillance purposes, the technology can lead to wrongful arrests or even deadly violence.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I don't have time to use technology with my littles.” In my role as a technology specialist — or tech coach — at an elementary school, I support teachers of students in pre-K through second grade and I often hear comments like these. “My students can't use these digital programs.” “I It’s exhausting to get them all logged in.”

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers can use physical classroom arrangements to direct classroom engagement. Recent research shows excessive visual stimuli can be detrimental to students’ ability to focus and retain information. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Brookman knows I am constantly looking for ways to more authentically connect learning objectives to technology integration. (A A recent example: how I crosswalked edtech with competency-based design principles, as featured in Eliot Levine 's July 2021 CompetencyWorks blog entry.) So she posed a challenge. Challenge accepted!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. What are the projections for edtech?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. In this white paper we provide an informative look at some of the innovations happening in K-12 schools today and their potential to engage students and support academic growth. “In

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. With insights on everything from Minecraft, to digital inking, to common mistakes made with technology and SEL, Michelle gives us an important overview of two things often not discussed together. Edtech and Social Emotional Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

As noted by MIT Technology Review , the rapid development and uptake of AI solutions has created an environment where companies may “obfuscate and oversell” AI abilities even as organizations race to implement new solutions and keep up with the competition. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools have adopted AI in 2019.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). When learning is fun, students are more likely to be interested in what you’re teaching, be more relaxed during the class, and better retain information. Read more: Using edtech to bring edutainment in the classroom. Video classes.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these top three elements of digital citizenship. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how K–12 schools can design a digital citizenship curriculum. Be safe: Information security is a key component of digital citizenship. Students Learn Best from Each Other. Teach Students to Be Safe, Be Smart, Be Kind.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

But when it comes to education and technology, this prevailing hypothesis is proving itself to be flawed. You might be wondering how this is possible—how one might actually minimize their dependence on education technology in an era of remote instruction and screen-dependent learning. That may seem counterintuitive.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? Edtech tools, connected learning experiences, and 21st-century skills all play a role in preparing students for the future.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Teachers and administrators at K–12 schools recognize the positive impact of parent engagement on student achievement, so many schools and districts now leverage technology to power better and more meaningful relationships with parents and families. . SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how these two popular blended learning platforms can improve K–12 classrooms. What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12? Let us know how you fare on this journey.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. So, I started digging deeper into using technology [itself] as a manipulative. It was just a mess.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In an era where technology and digital platforms are integral to our everyday lives, the role of digital citizenship is ever more critical. Understanding the importance of digital citizenship led to the development of five competencies by the ISTE-led Digital Citizenship Coalition : balanced, informed, inclusive, engaged and alert.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2019

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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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

Edtech for early learners has come a long way since then, but our just-released compilation of research—what we call a Market Gap Snapshot —makes clear there is still a lot of room to expand and improve edtech solutions to address obstacles facing our youngest students. What's New at NewSchools.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 IT leaders can mitigate cybersecurity risks through user training.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. The edtech community stepped up to accommodate students and teachers during remote and hybrid learning with an emphasis on core subject areas.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

With K–12 schools leveraging connected technologies to help improve student outcomes and boost classroom collaboration, effective cybersecurity is not optional. This requires a balancing act: How do educators leverage connected technology without putting student data and other critical information at risk? For what purpose?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

The use of education technology continues to increase in classrooms across the country, presenting new opportunities to engage all learners. Recently, EdSurge spoke with Regina Meeks , an elementary math and ELA teacher in North Carolina. So, how do we put this all together? UDL expert, Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D., percent to 22.5

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

For educators, the new school year is a prime time to set technology-related goals for their district, school or classroom. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Creative applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud are helping students develop soft skills employers value. “It New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for Jan. Experiment with new tech too.

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