Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

From the Wired feed from January 17, 2022, the headline reads Inside the Student-Led Covid Walkouts US high school students are demanding safer classrooms, and they’re mobilizing through group chats, Google Docs, and homespun social media campaigns. Another benefit of Instagram is for poetry related to trending social issues.

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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. Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. What’s on the rise in edtech right now? SamGliksman.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

And we’re filing stories that capture the essence of the edtech industry in 2018. This year’s list surfaces some familiar trends. Apple and Google continue to up the ante in their quest to win adoption in classrooms. A Clever Way to Measure How Students Actually Use Edtech (and Whether It Works).

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

And the Covid-19 pandemic has proved that EdTech and eLearning are integral parts of modern academic reality. Technology allows you to teach and learn from any part of the world with Internet access and electricity. Sure, having specialized software for learning is great, but these will at least start you off on the right foot.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Hutt said 3D printing is another resource in an educator’s blended learning toolkit. “We The 3D printer is really great for personalized learning projects.”. TCEA 2018: Get More Out of Google Docs By Adding Videos, Images. Leadership.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

I'm a tech person by nature; I love techy type stuff. I'm always experimenting and finding different edtech tools. My Google Classroom is like a shell, a container. So, in this container, I think about which edtech tools are going to help me maximize the lesson. I think a lot about personalized learning.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

(Mostly) back from my August hiatus, I’m pleased to offer up the next edition of A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 33 Edition). But, they also tell us that personalized learning doesn't rely on technology in the classroom.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 13, 2018

Designing and implementing a personalized learning model requires more than technology—it requires a cultural shift. Brian has spearheaded amazing work at Pickerington, and has conducted workshops and trainings on technology, blended learning and personalized learning throughout the country. February 15, 2017.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

In October, we will share a guide highlighting the trends, insights and challenges we've learned about while profiling five key players in the world of school redesign. Mastery Design Collaborative (MDC) works with schools and districts that are focused on designing school models that personalize learning. Stay tuned!

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

At Common Sense Education, the edtech reviewers have seen it all. And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Below are some of Higgin’s favorites. Free Favorites.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

The trend is a bit different outside of school: 85 percent of students in the U.S. By embracing cloud solutions, such as those offered by Microsoft , Amazon and Google , school leaders can rethink computer labs to offer greater flexibility and increase access to instructional technology — and enjoy some cost savings. at 75 percent.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

While post-pandemic growth has slowed as schools resume in-person learning, the company is still flush with cash, reporting over $1 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2021. Personalization and … humanification?

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

Working as an entrepreneur, executive, philanthropist and investor over the past few decades, at some of the very organizations Watters bemoans, I’ve had a unique vantage point for observing numerous successes, failures and—most importantly—long-term trends that make me optimistic about the next wave of education innovation.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

School district leaders are inundated with proposals and pitches for the hottest new trends in edtech on a regular basis—all promising to revolutionize learning and make it more student-friendly. They selected Hapara Highlights for its focus on visible personalized learning, which aligned with their goals.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

In this Episode, we discuss and demonstrate our favorite Google Apps for Education Tips, Tricks, and Chrome Extensions. Google Apps for Education Tricks Mentioned on Todays Show. Turn any Google Doc or item in your Google Drive into a fantastic looking WordCloud. Checker Plus for Google Calendar. SoundCloud.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The Problem With an ‘Engineering Model’ of Personalized Learning Listeners were also curious to hear what’s up with another buzzword, personalized learning. What Do Edtech and IKEA Have in Common? If you’ve ever entered an IKEA store, you’ve experienced a fast-growing trend known as “persuasive design.”

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

Khan Academy provides personalized learning for students at their pace and is an excellent flipped classroom tool for teachers to identify their students’ strengths and needs. Conversations cover topics like technology, nature, the future, personal growth, society, collaboration, and more. Khan Academy. Doceri For iPad.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2017

They say I’m personalizing learning. I started using Google Classroom to post all of my content online, and provide feedback on assignments. Constantly monitoring student progress from formal and informal assessments, and holding daily 1:1 work sessions and conferencing with students, I started to notice trends.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Every year has its trends, fads and buzzwords—computational thinking, social-emotional learning, Google. But what, if anything, can we learn from them? 17 Little-Known Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Using Google in the Classroom by Stephen Noonoo The latest Google must-haves for educators?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

EdisonLearning provides digital learning solutions, including core and elective eCourses for grades 6-12. This partnership expands its ability to support more schools and districts nationwide, increasing delivery of personalized learning and supporting equitable achievement for all students. Video link: [link].

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2018

Education is awash with efforts to personalize learning. But what does it mean for a company to personalize its support for the teachers who use its product? An EdTech Startup that Actually Gets It. When I Buy Edtech Products, Our Teachers Don’t Use Them… What Do I Do? Digital Promise Ed-Tech Pilot Toolkit.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 25, 2015

Today, Gaggle provides our Safe Classroom Learning Management System and Safety Management products for Google Apps for Education or Office 365 to millions of students who are creating, collaborating and sharing in a safe environment. ” Lesson learned #3: Don’t chase trends. Most ideas are not new.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 25, 2015

Today, Gaggle provides our Safe Classroom Learning Management System and Safety Management products for Google Apps for Education or Office 365 to millions of students who are creating, collaborating and sharing in a safe environment. ” Lesson learned #3: Don’t chase trends. Most ideas are not new.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

To answer these questions, I often turn to the people who can help me evaluate how effectively I’ve been integrating edtech tools into the classroom: students, parents and fellow educators. A personal learning network is made up of people/places you go to gain knowledge, share knowledge and collaborate with others of like minds and interests.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. A wealth of knowledge June 15, 2015 by jpdalton from United States I got the honor of hearing this gentleman speak in person and he knocked my socks off! I always take what I learn and teach other teachers. Hapara | Google Apps Management System.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2021

And both during and after the pandemic, data will also continue to be crucial in identifying at-risk students, best practices, opportunity gaps, and ways to support personalized learning. Erin Hommeland has a deep background in edtech and 10 years of classroom teaching experience.

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MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

As educators, we need to embrace this reality, and allow our classroom learning experiences to mimic what our students encounter everyday. The data and results that come from testing can show powerful trends about student achievement. Use Google Forms to create a quiz, then have Flubaroo grade them right inside of Google Apps.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2023

Before the pandemic, the trend for more personalized, learner-centric experiences in education already existed—the resulting lockdowns merely accelerated digital transformation, which continues to gain momentum across industries. Two exemplar enterprises that encapsulate this mindset are Amazon and Google.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

I have long believed that edtech has the power to open up opportunities for students and change how educators teach. I have been in the education and edtech space for nearly a decade now, and I have long believed that edtech has the power to open up opportunities for students and change how educators teach.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 31, 2018

AltSchool (private school; learning management system): $172.9 D2L (learning management system): $165 million. Notable Investment Trends. ” Tutoring is the cornerstone of technological fantasies about “personalized learning.” “EdTech fails to pay, again,” The Financial Times chuckled.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 13, 2016

What will they find when they Google you? You should expect to be Googled before a job interview. However, if you want to be a top contender for a job in the edtech world, and a positive role model for your students and peers, you need to be present—and presentable. Private Google+ Community . On the job hunt?

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

One of the first curricular tools I built to share—on the first day of school—was a public, student-friendly gradebook on Google Sheets. Yes, this was before Google Classroom existed!) They bought a learning management system (LMS) and asked us to start using it. Learn more about Kiddom Academy.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

“I’m slightly wary of building a Google data profile of a young child,” says @ashleyrcarman @verge [link]. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). " says Google Family Link manager Saurabh Sharma. The thread on this tweet has the details. Doug Levin (@douglevin) March 17, 2017.

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Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

“ Does tech designed to personalize learning actually benefit students? The third: lifelong learning. Techcrunch says that “ EdTech is having a renaissance , powered by the emerging world.” ” Via The New York Times : “ Google Pledges $300 Million to Clean Up False News.”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

EdSurge: Can you provide some context on Downey’s early days of edtech adoption? We haven’t even touched on the ability to personalize learning. How does this software support personalized learning? Davis and his Downey colleagues discuss the district's edtech adoption journey. And that’s just the beginning.

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The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 2, 2011

But what I get most from the Edublogs is an ever growing list of great new voices and views to add to my personal learning network. Best individual blog Librarian by Day by Bobbi Newman fellow Libary Journal Mover & Shaker Bobbi Newman always has interesting information to share and a unique voice in the EdTech Librarian world!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Not so long ago, speakers at edtech conferences often quipped that if Ben Franklin were to visit our world today, the only place he would recognize is the public school classroom. Easy access is key, yet edtech platforms have lagged behind consumer apps in providing user-friendly access and simple authentication.

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