EdTech Magazine

MARCH 18, 2019

Next-Gen Voice and Presence Technology Keep K–12 Districts Safer. When one of the district’s elementary schools suffered a two-day internet outage last winter, the IT team used Jive to seamlessly reroute calls to administrators’ mobile phones. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 03/18/2019 - 12:01. by Dan Tynan. by Dan Tynan.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 22, 2019

It occured to me that not only are the wide variety of acronyms found in the world of EdTech confusing ( I did a post on organizations in that regard ), but indeed there is quite a bit of overlap — as well as misuse — of terms that can make navigating the literature (in particular online literature) on the subject of EdTech confusing and unhelpful.

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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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Edsurge

JULY 28, 2021

billion—which is a good moment to reflect on how mobile learning has entered classrooms and how the company has expanded from just an app. And it turns out that online language learning is the fastest-growing market segment within the edtech industry. And Urdan says Duolingo brought a mobile-first approach to the sector.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? education or edtech event organizer has canceled or postponed their upcoming conferences.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Named one of the top 16 “Forward Thinking EdTech Leaders in the Country” and one of the “Top 100 Influential Voices in Education.” What’s on the rise in edtech right now? Monica Burns.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 9, 2014

If you own a smartphone or tablet, you should be using Mobile Nations. Mobile Nations is a group of web sites that each focus on a mobile operating systems. These sites are great for anyone who uses a mobile system, including teachers, students, and others. There are 4 sites/communities based on different mobile systems.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

Joseph Valver and his fellow instructional technology facilitators at Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey were providing numerous options for educators in their district to learn how to use education technology, but something was holding educators back. . “As Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

Some teachers who have already incorporated augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology into their classrooms or lesson plans have seen amazing benefits in student engagement and retention. The technology is still so new in K–12, but we can see it has huge potential. Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:11. Are there downsides? .

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Will more schools embrace student-centric mobile devices? But, how does the 2010 vision for edTech match what’s actually happening today?

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2021

These are some of the trends that emerged in a recent survey of district technology leaders, reflecting the dramatic changes and unprecedented demand that school-based technology teams experienced during the pandemic. We hit the ground running, then realized that we have a lot of equity issues with technology at home, mainly broadband.”

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Soon, schools would be inundated with sales pitches from edtech companies, and it didn’t take long before they started pushing back against those that seemed predatory. For the edtech industry, the pandemic poses a paradox. Yet this reality seems not to have dampened investor enthusiasm for private edtech companies.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

Keep Adaptive Technology Top of Mind in MLE Planning. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers use virtual reality platforms to teach coding. Classrooms filled with rows of desks make it difficult for students with mobility issues to navigate through the space. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 06/04/2019 - 15:39. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Ditch That Textbook

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

The education world is starting to get used to Google Classroom. Since then, the updates have come fast and furious, and as of January 2017, Google Classroom has more than 70 million users: students, teachers and others. It was released in August 2014 to much fanfare and basic features.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2018

Kasey Bell shares her tech tips for helping teachers make progress with technology. She also shares the biggest mistake she’s made as a teacher relating to edtech. Co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast. Author of The Teacher’s Guide to Google Classroom. Google Certified Innovator. 3 EdTech Blog. #3

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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. Classrooms filled with rows of desks can be difficult to navigate for students with mobility issues, and they can impede collaboration. Schools everywhere are transforming their classrooms into modern learning environments.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

We are just getting started with voice technology in education. Voice, after all, is one of the most natural ways to interface with technology, says Coursera’s Alexander Sanchez. We are just getting started with voice technology in education. What do you see as the future of voice technology in education?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Education and cutting-edge technologies are core to the many programs at NYC Media Lab , where we lead university-corporate partnerships, communications and events. Of the many emerging technologies NYC Media Lab explores, a few in particular stand out as keys to building the classroom of the future.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Ed Tech Expo 16 is a free educational technology conference being held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Westchester Marriot in Westchester, NY. There will be some great sessions around edtech, along with vendors with demos and products. 2016 looks to be a milestone year in educational technology.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Several technology-based tools can take PD to the next level, boosting problem solving and communication between staffers and inspiring teachers to use those educational tools to create their own student-facing lessons. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 teachers can gamify their classroom. by Joe McAllister.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Since 1990, jobs in science, technology, engineering and math have grown by 79 percent , and are expected to grow an additional 13 percent by 2027 , according to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey. . MORE–FROM–EDTECH: See how mixed reality tools are helping K–12 teachers engage their students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The organizing of the various marches was primarily done by word of mouth and using the latest technology; the phone. In Oakland, students used a shared Google document to start a petition as a vehicle to address inequities and health concerns of their education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

The post 15 Ways for Students to Use Google Keep [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Help Students Get Organized, Track Progress, Take Notes, and more with Google Keep! Google Keep is a robust Googlr tool that can help teachers and students create and share notes, lists, and reminders. Listen to this article.

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Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2017

My move to India was driven by my desire to see the impact of technology in education in the Indian context,” Parida says. As Director of Growth at Zaya, Parida is learning how developing edtech for low-income India slums is quite different than working with American schools. In India, the rate is 40 percent.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 8, 2023

The world of educational technology is evolving meteorically and what is relevant today might be irrelevant next month. That's how volatile the nature of the EdTech world is. That said, through my decade-long experience blogging and reviewing EdTech resources, I come to notice a common trend that I call 'outlier EdTech'.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2020

She didn’t have a Gmail account, let alone familiarity with Google Classroom. A spare bedroom—our family’s “teacher’s lounge”—has a wall covered with Post-it notes with login credentials, a mobile whiteboard schedule and a count-to-100 handmade poster. Our family has become an ad hoc over-the-phone IT support unit.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The post Google Classroom Student Selector (Digital Popsicle Sticks!) Did you know there is a random student selector in the Google Classroom mobile app? It’s super simple but ONLY available in the mobile app! It’s super simple but ONLY available in the mobile app! appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 29, 2021

We are witnessing tremendous changes in terms of technology in every domain. While the education sector is not particularly known as an early adopter of modern technology, we have seen definite improvements in this respect. Standalone VR headsets don’t require additional mobile devices and offer a fully immersive VR experience.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

As the director of technology and instructional innovation at a small school district in Pennsylvania, Kris Hupp has a better than average handle on how virtual reality can shake up and shape K–12 education. EDTECH: Tell us about the latest innovative programs at Cornell. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 09/06/2018 - 09:45.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Kajeet ’s ConnectEdNow campaign , announced in June, aims to make broadband access more affordable by providing students with portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices, a $200 mobile device subsidy and discounted data plans from Verizon , T-Mobile and other LTE providers. Schools are Dealing with a Widening Homework Gap. by Erin Brereton.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The technology I use in my classroom everyday? Google Drive [link]. DJI Phone Camera Gimbal from OSMO Mobile [link] – the price has dropped from $399 to $299 from when I bought it so the price I stated in the podcast is actually lower now – a handheld “tripod” for smartphones. Google Calendar [link].

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Many free mobile apps and web tools allow students to digitally markup, highlight, and jot down quick thoughts about what they are reading. Below are examples from my students using the free Grackle Marks add-on for Google Docs and the paid pro version of Newsela. Annotation Assignment with Grackle Marks Add-on and Google Docs.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Named one of the top 16 “Forward Thinking EdTech Leaders in the Country” and one of the “Top 100 Influential Voices in Education.” What’s on the rise in edtech right now? Monica Burns.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 21, 2017

In this computerized era, Google is the most commonly used tool in everyday life; from starting a day with Google News to saying good night to a friend using Hangouts. Along with social uses, Google has a significant role in education. Gmail is one of the most commonly used tools among Google products.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Google Apps for Education Great resources on learning Google Apps and using Google Apps in the classroom. link] [link] [link] [link] https://sites.google.com/a/googleapps.com/k12-guide-to-going-google/pd [link] [link] Chromebooks (see Google Apps also) [link] [link] Misc. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Google Jamboard is a fun interactive app. You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch Chromebook or iPad after listening to Tom Mullaney share how it works. Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’ 2018 Teacher’s Guide to Technology for more than 200 tools with special tips, videos, and screenshots to get you started.

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