EdTech, Google, Online Learning and Strategy

10 edtech experts you should follow

Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Here are 10 edtech experts every educator should follow. She also wrote a full guide to online and digital learning, A Teacher’s Guide to Online Learning. .

EdTech

EdTech Digital Citizenship Facebook Social Media

3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. Online learning gives proactive measures that make learning continue amidst calamities.

EdTech

EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide

Closed Schools Shine Light on the Value of Edtech Coaches

Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2020

As district leaders look for ways to minimize disruption to children’s learning, edtech coaches can be great assets. In many districts over the last decade, instructional technology coaches have helped teachers integrate technology tools and strategies in their teaching in meaningful ways to advance student learning.

EdTech

EdTech Survey Online Learning Strategy

4 Creative Projects to Make Using Google Tools

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

Eric is author of the new book Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects and we give an overview of what you can do with Google tools. Listen to Eric Curts Talk about Creative Projects with Google Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

Google

Google Tools Company Training

How Educators Can Support Families of Children with Disabilities During Hybrid or Online Learning

Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The challenges of online learning are real, but there are some basic steps teachers and families can take to encourage educational success. Use Online Teacher Tools to Communicate With Families. Fortunately, teachers have plenty of options when it comes to online learning tools and parent resources for special education.

Online Learning

Online Learning Learning Education Meeting

Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The post Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. It’s time to chat about Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning! Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning – Strategies and tools to help teachers! Is that enough buzz words for ya?

Online Learning

Online Learning Blended Learning Learning Strategy

Social and Emotional Learning Resources and Tools to Uplift Students

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2020

We can also help students develop coping strategies to manage stress and other overwhelming emotions. One strategy is providing a calming area where students choose different activities and tools to help them relax. Click Use Template to copy and edit this Calming Room on Google Slides. Digital Advent Calendar.

Resources

Resources Tools STEM Learning

Highlight Incredible Learning with a Newsletter

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Google Slides, Docs, or Drawings! Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )! . Below each tool name see example templates and tutorials.

Adobe

Adobe STEM Learning Course

25 Days of Free STEM Resources Digital Advent Calendar

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions ! Inspire Learning with an Interactive Calendar! Resources: Genially , ThingLink , Google Slides, Google Drawing.

STEM

STEM Resources Schoology Edmodo

How to Engage Kids in Distance Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2020

Whatever happens, online learning will play a huge role in our teaching. What better way to understand online learning than to take your summer PD online through Advancement Courses? With Advancement Courses, you never stop learning. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF.

How To

How To Learning Course Strategy

3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Google Jamboard is currently one of my favorite free tools for students to collaborate. Peardeck for Google Slides is a Slides Add-on to make your Google Slides interactive for students.

Conference

Conference Video Tools STEM

Facebook Seems to Be Adding Video-Course Features. For Edtech, That Raises Old Fears.

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2022

That puts Meta in a different space than companies that offer massive open online courses, or MOOCs—which tend to focus more on upskilling and that offer certificates intended for professional advancement, experts say. Either way, Meta’s possible entrance into the market plays into a long-standing fear of big tech in the edtech industry.

Facebook

Facebook Course EdTech Video

Free Conference! Design and Delivery in a Blended Learning Jungle

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2020

August 18-20, 2020 -a Free PD Experience for Blended Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This school year is dependent more than ever upon our ability to blend face to face (hopefully) and online learning. Blended Learning. Math, Google, and Projects.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Conference UDL STEM

Reach Out and Uplift Students with Check-Ins!

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Find tons of On a Scale of Meme posters collected by @VirtualGiff in this Google Drive folder. Check out the following forms: Google Forms check-in Distance Learning Check-In Make a Copy Microsoft Forms check-in. My students love these memes. Also, check out the other student check-ins Jen Giffen has collected here.

STEM

STEM Microsoft Video Course

On challenges and opportunities: Emergency remote teaching

Neo LMS

APRIL 21, 2020

In the context of the global public health threat, many educational institutions turned to online learning environments as the only way of ensuring the continuity of education during these times of crisis. Promoters of online education have touted their horns about the advantages it brings and the great results it can have.

LMS

LMS Online Learning Strategy EdTech

Level Up Your Virtual Teaching with Screencasting Tools!

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

This easily posts to Google Classroom. Google Meet is a video conferencing tool, but you can easily use this as a screencasting tool. You can also share a link or download the recording. Your webcam image is in the shape of a circle. The free teacher account is amazing. Easily share the link or download the video.

Tools

Tools Educreations Chromebook Android

Virtual Student Jobs, Roles, and Duties

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Brain break leaders- any student can submit a brain break and choose to lead others in the brain break Tech support are students who understand the technology right away and can be put in a breakout room to help others with skills like coding, completing a Google Slide, or cropping. Honoring differences & personalizing instruction!

STEM

STEM Conference Meeting Course

Digital Research and Curation with Social Bookmarking Tools

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Google Keep is the web tool, extension, and app to annotate, curate and bookmark. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )!

Tools

Tools Android STEM Course

Express Yourself! Emoji Resources for Math, Science, English and SEL

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Emoji predictions- List 3 key details about a topic in emoji and students will make guesses about what they are learning. Promote active learning with student devices with Google’s Emoji Scavenger Hunt. Google Chrome has an Emoji Keyboard extension to use for writing emojis on a computer. Digital Advent Calendar.

Resources

Resources STEM Examples Course

Should You Take the Plunge and Learn Web Development Online?

EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

All in all, if you’re ready to take on a new challenge and dive into web development, taking the plunge and learning online could be just what you need! Are there any recommended tools or software to help with online learning? Various tools and software that can be of great help with online learning are available.

Learning

Learning Software Online Learning Course

Corona Virus & Remote Learning

EdTechTeacher

MARCH 12, 2020

General EdTech: EdTech companies offering FREE support and/or access to schools affected by COVID19 closures. A growing collection of edtech companies that are offering free access or support to schools affected by COVID-19. Remote Learning Resources, Subscriptions, and Platforms Wakelet by Erin Flanagan.

Microsoft

Microsoft Learning EdTech Chromebook

Tis’ the Season to be Jolly! 25 Days of STEM Goodies

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions ! Inspire Learning with an Interactive Calendar! Resources: Genially , ThingLink , Google Slides, Google Drawing.

STEM

STEM Schoology Edmodo LMS

Exploring new ideas: Student-driven remote learning

Neo LMS

JUNE 2, 2020

Read more: What’s edtech got to do with growth mindset? We have so many options available to use when it comes to technology and teaching strategies. Google Tour Creator. Google Tour Creator is an option for taking students on a trip while learning from home.

Learning

Learning Libraries STEM Case Study

Coronavirus Closures? Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China]

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 6, 2020

Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you prepared for online learning if your school is closed for an extended period of time? FREE Webinar: Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools. Click To Tweet.

Online Learning

Online Learning Pearson Learning Meeting

3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Google Jamboard is currently one of my favorite free tools for students to collaborate. Peardeck for Google Slides is a Slides Add-on to make your Google Slides interactive for students.

Conference

Conference Video Tools STEM

From normal to better: Using what we’ve learned to improve education

Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2020

Since the beginning of the school shutdowns, there have been debates about the effectiveness of online learning. Empowering students and ensuring they can personally connect to their learning can be two of the deepest ways to engage students. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning.

Education

Education Learning Digital Divide Online Learning

Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Perhaps the most concerning survey result is that more than half of teachers (57 percent) say they do not feel prepared to facilitate remote and online learning. Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

Khan Academy

Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology

Reach Out and Uplift Students with Check-Ins!

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Find tons of On a Scale of Meme posters collected by @VirtualGiff in this Google Drive folder. Check out the following forms: Google Forms check-in Distance Learning Check-In Make a Copy Microsoft Forms check-in. My students love these memes. Also, check out the other student check-ins Jen Giffen has collected here.

STEM

STEM Microsoft Video Course

Formative Assessment Tools and Apps

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

You can also create quizzes with Google Forms. Check out this post by Eric Curts with 24 Tips for Google Quizzes ! Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )!

Assessment

Assessment Tools STEM Course

Virtual Student Jobs, Roles, and Duties

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Tech support are students who understand the technology right away and can be put in a breakout room to help others with skills like coding, completing a Google Slide, or cropping. Summarizers repeat instructions or write down in the chat what I need others to copy in their notes or summarize a main learning point at the end of the lesson.

STEM

STEM Conference Meeting Course

Collaborative Notes with Google Docs

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The post Collaborative Notes with Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. One of my favorite Dynamic Learning strategies is collaborative note-taking with Google Docs. Hands down, collaboration is one of the number one reasons to “Go Google!” Collaborative Notes with Google Docs.

Google

Google Blended Learning Strategy Examples

Infographic Tools and Templates to Visualize Data

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Check out this fantastic Google Draw template for creating infographics by John Calvert. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )!

Data

Data Tools STEM Android

Instructor Spotlight: Sam Kary

EdTechTeacher

JUNE 14, 2023

Sam Kary is a keynote speaker, writer, and the dynamic founder of New EdTech Classroom, a popular YouTube channel that supports teachers with purposeful technology integration. WHO IS SAM KARY?

UDL

UDL Adobe EdTech Online Learning

I’ve Got an Idea?? Digital Brainstorming Tools for Students!

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Google Jamboard is currently a favorite free digital canvas for students to brainstorm collaboratively. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )!

Tools

Tools Android iPad STEM

Blended Learning with Google (Part 2: Storytelling) – SULS089

Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The post Blended Learning with Google (Part 2: Storytelling) – SULS089 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. More Blended Learning with Google! In part two of this podcast series, we will take a deep-dive into storytelling with Google tools, and how we can use this strategy in any grade level or subject area.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Google Learning eBook

Best practices for a great school-community collaboration

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2021

That is why we will discuss the different strategies you can use to make this happen! First off, where are the learning partners? . LinkedIn and even Twitter are the way to go, and you can probably find common connections or friends to introduce you to potential learning partners. Where to find community partners? .

Examples

Examples Strategy Groups Social Media

Sensational Ideas for Continuous Student Learning During the Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 27, 2020

Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning. Check out my book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with Edtech Missions. Tips and Resources.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy Learning Android Online Learning

Hour of Code Plugged and Unplugged Activities and Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Attach your own Google Form so students submit the work. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )! Find a list of topics here.

Resources

Resources Khan Academy STEM Elementary

Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091

Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 5, 2021

The post Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Student portfolios with Google Sites is a no-brainer! Student Portfolios are the epitome of Dynamic Blended Learning and going beyond the due date because they are never “done.”. Student Portfolios with Google Sites.

Google

Google Blended Learning ePortfolio Handbook

Sensational Ideas for Continuous Student Learning During the Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 26, 2020

Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning. Motivate with learning missions and badges! Check out my book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with Edtech Missions.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy Learning Android Online Learning

Blended Learning with Google (Part 1: Do THIS, NOT That!) – SULS088

Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The post Blended Learning with Google (Part 1: Do THIS, NOT That!) – SULS088 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In part one of this podcast series, we will explore how Google tools can help us create Dynamic Blended Learning experiences. It’s not about Google, y’all! coming soon).

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Google Learning eBook

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Google Classroom is a favorite with teachers, because it is quick and easy to set up and integrates with various web tools and apps. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )!

Moodle

Moodle Digital Badges Classroom Edmodo

Tips and Tools to Support Students in Publishing Their Own Digital Storybooks

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Google Slides and Docs are also great free options. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )! Not able to embed.

Tools

Tools STEM Android Elementary

Lifelong Learning with Social Bookmarking Tools and Apps

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Google Keep is the web tool, extension, and app to annotate, curate and bookmark. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )!

Tools

Tools Android Learning STEM

10 edtech experts you should follow

3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Trending Sources

Closed Schools Shine Light on the Value of Edtech Coaches

4 Creative Projects to Make Using Google Tools

How Educators Can Support Families of Children with Disabilities During Hybrid or Online Learning

Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning

Social and Emotional Learning Resources and Tools to Uplift Students

Highlight Incredible Learning with a Newsletter

25 Days of Free STEM Resources Digital Advent Calendar

How to Engage Kids in Distance Learning

3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

Facebook Seems to Be Adding Video-Course Features. For Edtech, That Raises Old Fears.

Free Conference! Design and Delivery in a Blended Learning Jungle

Reach Out and Uplift Students with Check-Ins!

On challenges and opportunities: Emergency remote teaching

Level Up Your Virtual Teaching with Screencasting Tools!

Virtual Student Jobs, Roles, and Duties

Digital Research and Curation with Social Bookmarking Tools

Express Yourself! Emoji Resources for Math, Science, English and SEL

Should You Take the Plunge and Learn Web Development Online?

Corona Virus & Remote Learning

Tis’ the Season to be Jolly! 25 Days of STEM Goodies

Exploring new ideas: Student-driven remote learning

Coronavirus Closures? Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China]

3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

From normal to better: Using what we’ve learned to improve education

Remote Learning Teaching Tips

Reach Out and Uplift Students with Check-Ins!

Formative Assessment Tools and Apps

Virtual Student Jobs, Roles, and Duties

Collaborative Notes with Google Docs

Infographic Tools and Templates to Visualize Data

Instructor Spotlight: Sam Kary

I’ve Got an Idea?? Digital Brainstorming Tools for Students!

Blended Learning with Google (Part 2: Storytelling) – SULS089

Best practices for a great school-community collaboration

Sensational Ideas for Continuous Student Learning During the Summer

Hour of Code Plugged and Unplugged Activities and Resources

Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091

Sensational Ideas for Continuous Student Learning During the Summer

Blended Learning with Google (Part 1: Do THIS, NOT That!) – SULS088

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Tips and Tools to Support Students in Publishing Their Own Digital Storybooks

Lifelong Learning with Social Bookmarking Tools and Apps

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