Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

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. Yet, finding funds for edtech purchases poses a challenge for school districts. Need more help securing funding for your edtech purchase?

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Technology Classroom EdTech Software 168

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. More than half of those surveyed teach in public schools (66 percent) and more than half are elementary school teachers (60 percent).

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 2, 2023

During the edLeader Panel, “ Utilizing ESSER Funding to Implement PBL + STEM Initiatives ,” a panel of educational peers engaged in a lively discussion about how to best invest funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) in high-impact project-based learning (PBL) and STEM initiatives across the nation.

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STEM Handbook Guidelines Elementary 92

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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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2020

The difference two years ago was that we trained 100 percent of the teachers from PreK to grade 12 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal in Maryland, where we both work, in the science of teaching and learning—which helped our staff realize the schedule we were using did not align well with the most promising research on how students learn best.

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Learning Elementary Secondary Assessment 218

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2023

Their idea: train career and technical educators to teach students about the field and build a pathway from K-12 to a career. At Harris’ school, all students receive training on how to stay safe when they’re online and using technology, she said.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2018

Eric: You could definitely use these with your elementary students without a doubt. The idea is that since the words that I chose are the Dolch words, the first about hundred or so are those words — those are definitely words that students are learning in K-1-2. You could definitely use this with your lower elementary students.

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

It sounds like a drastic measure: moving every school to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Usually teachers who teach online would have training.but our teachers were training, setting it up and figuring it out all at the same time.” Here in the U.S.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Dr. Gonzales’s district is reaching out to local non-profits for help with the shift to 100% online learning, which cannot be done quickly or cheaply, especially at a time when the district is receiving less state funding. Arati Nagaraj is an education consultant, edtech advisor and school board trustee in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2019

Eric is an authorized Google Education Trainer and a Google Certified Innovator and provides Google Apps training to schools, organizations, and conferences throughout Ohio and across the country. geg-ohio and runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his Google Apps and edtech resources can be found.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 19, 2020

Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China]. Are you prepared for online learning if your school is closed for an extended period of time? Jennifer’s school has been relying on home learning and online learning with their students in China.

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Google Online Learning Strategy Classroom 85

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We will provide training for volunteers over the next few weeks, and your assistance will be greatly appreciated by our conference presenters. AIR was established in order to address the critical need for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and training at school level in Ghana. Register at [link].

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 53

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2020

During this unprecedented time of school closures, Google Classroom has become a go-to platform to communicate and distribute remote learning assignments. This post will give you specific tips to help maximize your effectiveness in using Google Classroom during remote learning. For elementary, this may be an all-subject checklist.

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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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Education Learning EdTech Data 125

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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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2020

One platform, Empower Learning , was built by the government, in collaboration with China’s seven largest edtech companies, offering digital K-12 curriculum. The Ministry did encourage educators to use online content concerning personal well-being, such as mental health and entertainment resources.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

As we think about our work in the past 2019-20 school year, we should reflect on the online learning that had occurred for those of us fortunate enough to have the necessary technology—both at our schools and in our students’ homes. How might we bring these important elements to the online learning experience in the next school year?

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2020

During this unprecedented time of school closures, Google Classroom has become a go-to platform to communicate and distribute remote learning assignments. This post will give you specific tips to help maximize your effectiveness in using Google Classroom during remote learning. For elementary, this may be an all-subject checklist.

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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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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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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. However, especially for older students, an online fundraiser such as an a-thon can provide great training in leadership and teamwork.

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Social Media Software Differentiated Instruction Gamification 28

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Here’s how it works: First, schools invest in ed-tech without taking the time to learn whether the tool or product will actually work in their unique context. Or they choose a new program without providing enough guidance and professional training for teachers to use it effectively. That has to change.

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EdTech Personalized Learning Microsoft Technology 137

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

School faculty and staff participate in mock phishing drills and are sent to cybersecurity training. Related: ‘Don’t rush to spend on edtech’ The federal government is starting to step in. In addition, the district is providing cybersecurity education to employees and students.

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Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

So today I think there’s a kind of healthy and vibrant ecosystem for let’s call it EdTech as a general category. But let’s talk for a second about those teachers who are in their training program. I’m learning the methods of how to teach math to elementary students. Is that a possibility?

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Professional Learning Video Learning LMS 59

Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

So today I think there’s a kind of healthy and vibrant ecosystem for let’s call it EdTech as a general category. But let’s talk for a second about those teachers who are in their training program. I’m learning the methods of how to teach math to elementary students. Is that a possibility?

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Professional Learning Video Learning LMS 52

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Edtech is the combination of IT tools and educational practices aimed at facilitating scalable individualized learning. It comprises the whole world of computer-aided education and training, along with the use of digital tools and resources. Students learn at different rates, and from diverse ways.

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EdTech Trends E-rate Learning 123

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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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 118

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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EdTech Learning Data Classroom 145

Hack Education

MAY 18, 2018

Via Forbes : “The Startup President: How France ’s Macron Nearly Built An EdTech Company.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “Career Training Groups Encouraged by Trump Pick for CTE Job.” ” The Business of Job Training. National) Education Politics. ” More via Edsurge. ” That is, Scott Stump.

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Education Company MOOC Report 49

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.” ” The Business of Job Training. a month.). .”

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Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ New York to Shorten Standardized Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools.” The Business of Job Training. Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Facebook , an Online Learning Platform?” ” Via Edsurge : “Now Any Organization Can Create Content for LinkedIn Learning.”

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Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2017

Pretty sure this is the best MOOC story of the week: “ Russian Underground Launches Online Courses in Card Fraud ,” Infosecurity Group reports. Via Business Insider : “Online learning may be the future of education – we compared 4 platforms that are leading the way.” The Business of Job Training.

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