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Google Discreetly Acquires Edtech Analytics Company BrightBytes

Edsurge

Google has silently acquired a widely-used K-12 data and analytics company. And Google declined to provide any details, including when the sale had taken place. But an email about the deal sent by Google to a school district in early May, obtained by EdSurge, cites May 17th as the expected date of the transaction.

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Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking

eSchool News

With advances in digital tools, many teachers are finding that using edtech tools in PBL enhances projects by providing direct access to greater sources of information and by allowing students to collaborate more easily. For example, Google Classroom can be used to create project materials.

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4 Great examples of edtech that eases parent-teacher communication

Neo LMS

Sharing news, information, and files with parents have become commonplace for schools, keeping everyone in the loop at all times. With tools such as Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet, teachers can organize virtual meetings to mimic face-to-face ones. Emails are still employed today to inform staff and parents. Stick to the basics.

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Top edtech tools for digital differentiation

Neo LMS

Educators familiar with Google may use Google Forms for this purpose. Once teachers have data about student ability and/or interests, this can inform the content you select and the small groups that you may create within your class. For informational nonfiction text that is highly engaging, students can go to Wonderopolis.

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How edtech strengthens parental engagement in online learning

Neo LMS

How edtech strengthens parental engagement in online learning. But school leaders also know all efforts to effectively adopt edtech are well worth it. The shift to online learning has made the school LMS a central piece of the edtech puzzle in an increasing number of schools. Either way, education technology is here to help.

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Closed Schools Shine Light on the Value of Edtech Coaches

Digital Promise

As district leaders look for ways to minimize disruption to children’s learning, edtech coaches can be great assets. Edtech coaches are familiar with your teachers’ and students’ tech skills. Edtech coaches have been closely working with teachers throughout the year, helping them use technology in their lessons and classrooms.

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15 Edtech items to include in your back-to-school checklist for teachers

Neo LMS

We need to update lists accordingly and include our edtech tasks. . 15 Edtech items to include in your back-to-school checklist for teachers. Here are fifteen items related to edtech that will help you organize your classes in no time: 1. Create a banner to welcome students and show them important information about the class.

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