EdTech Magazine

APRIL 6, 2022

As digital tools become more prevalent, educators are discovering a desire to continue working with technology. Those who want to move into a role in educational technology, such as instructional technologist or technology director, don’t necessarily need a degree to make the transition. My Masters is in teaching.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These findings highlight the need for K–12 schools to improve their data privacy and security practices governing educational technology use. Here are some recommendations to support your school’s commitment to student safety and privacy while ensuring students have access to technology that…

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

As a one-to-one district, the community is committed to supporting digital equity where students, known as Digital Dreamers, are constantly building their technology skill sets. Students at DeKalb County School District, a large, Atlanta-area K–12 district, never have to worry about having their high-tech learning environment interrupted.

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Edthena

JULY 6, 2023

Nowadays, an important responsibility of administrating student and teacher learning includes implementing edtech for a school or district. Schools use many edtech tools and platforms, ranging from student-facing note-taking apps to teacher-facing AI-driven grading platforms. Check out the highlights of what we’ve been reading below.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In an effort to guide conversations and ideas on how to improve the hybrid classroom, we asked several technology vendors to tell us about the features, functionalities and benefits of their must-have technology products for the hybrid classroom. Join EdTech as we provide written and video coverage of ISTE20.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

I recently wrote for Teach Primary Magazine. The article explains how to use virtual reality in the classroom. Please subscribe to Teach Primary Magazine to view the full article.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility. While technology can open many doors for learning, it can also be a breeding ground for cyberbullying and identity theft. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how digital citizenship programs prepare students for a tech–enabled world.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Robert Dillon Explains the Pillars of Technology Integration. After serving as a teacher, a principal and, currently, the director of technology and innovation at University City School District outside of greater St. Robert Dillon, director of technology and innovation at University City School District.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how digital literacy programs prepare students for a tech-enabled future. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . 3 Education Technologies Improve Blended Learning Initiatives.

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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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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

How to Talk Tech with Your Superintendent. Running a district IT department becomes increasingly challenging as more technology enters the schools, classrooms and students’ hands. Other IT administrators often ask me how to do that, and my answer touches on trust, curriculum priorities and community. marquita.brown_tC0Z.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2019

CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program. Schools must have robust evaluation if they want to continue to find success in technology integration, said Steven Baule, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and former superintendent for Muncie (Ind.) eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

How to Gamify Professional Development. 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.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential. As the number of these students continues to grow, teachers and educators are increasingly turning to assistive technologies to help students across all ranges of ability learn more effectively and reach their full potential. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2023

Despite these risks, schools must continue to embrace educational technology. These threats can range from relatively innocuous digital distractions to cyberbullying and online predators. Digital learning is essential to prepare students for the requirements of living and working in the modern world.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

How to Teach Cyber Safety in Kindergarten. But how do you teach a child as young as 5 how to safely navigate such technology? MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn ways K–12 schools can better prevent phishing attacks. . We know kids are using technology. marquita.brown_tC0Z. Wed, 10/16/2019 - 16:36. by Erin Cunningham.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2022

They came back already knowing how to use programs and what it can do and can’t do,” says Crist, a special education teacher at the district’s elementary school. The students were so excited to use a new technology that no one else in the school had, he says. “I

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

How to Redesign the K–12 Media Center. As we know, technology is an essential part of any modern classroom. MORE FROM EDTECH: How K-12 schools can bring digital transformation to their libraries. MORE FROM EDTECH: How K-12 schools can bring digital transformation to their libraries. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 28, 2017

Today Justin Kamp @kampmiltonmusic Kids can learn to make music with iPads and technology. Technotunes and how to use them. Want to hear another episode about iPads and edtech. He is nearing the end of his fourth school year and has been an “iGuide” technology trainer for his building for the past two years.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

Q&A: Adam Welcome on How K–12 Educators Can Integrate Technology for Engagement. In order to use technology properly in the classroom, teachers need to take a back seat and allow students to spend more time as the drivers of their own education, says educational consultant and public speaker Adam Welcome. .

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life. By eighth grade, they’re incorporating the device into classroom science and math experiments , such as learning how to plot linear equations. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how tinker–fests and hackathons can rev up STEM interest in K–12 students. by Dan Tynan.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . Immersive Learning Technology Helps Students Practice Soft Skills.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

In the school districts, we want to do all of these great things, but we also have to teach kids how to read,” said Bill Bass, the innovation coordinator for instructional technology, information, library media and federal programs in the Parkway School District in St. The good news is schools don’t have to go it alone. “In

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

The evolution of society and technology places tremendous demands on K–12 leaders , and yet this same challenge can yield immense satisfaction. How do we set them up for success in a world that we ourselves can only begin to imagine ? K–12 Educators Embrace Ingenuity and Adaptation to Prepare Students for the Future. by Ryan Petersen.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 21, 2018

Technology is changing the landscape of industries everywhere. Technology has paved the way for new opportunities to improve this crucial period of student growth. Edtech Magazine has found that K-12 students are more prepared for college and graduation in schools that have implemented personalized learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 23, 2023

As technology evolves, school leaders have more ways to protect students, as well as the entire staff in district buildings. In addition to considering the technologies that align with these pillars, district leaders must also work to create a culture of awareness to promote safety.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This new learning environment also placed a heightened focus on digital citizenship, which generally refers to how we use technology safely and responsibly. It involves showing them how they can use digital tools for good. In her eyes, digital citizenship goes beyond just keeping students safe online.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 14, 2021

During widespread adoption of interactive whiteboards more than a decade ago, many teachers walked into their classrooms one day to find the new technology. DeSantis and other school IT leaders say effective tech rollouts rely on proper professional development.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Educational technology investments in K–12 are soaring to new heights, putting millions of dollars into the hands of district administrators. However, it’s not always easy for IT leaders to use quantitative methods to analyze the return on ed tech investments.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Q&A: Leila Nuland on How to Build Equitable Computer Science Curricula. While some teachers have already started to come up with creative ways to inject computer science into their programs, others may still be lost on how to introduce the concepts into the classroom. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 10/11/2018 - 12:07.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2019

An increasing number of K–12 schools are bringing drones into the classroom as new use cases show how useful unmanned vehicles can be to teach science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics skills. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools are teaching students to build and code their own drones. by Wylie Wong.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. Here are five ideas to follow from Fleming on how to set up a library makerspace that will foster creativity and expand on your STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum : SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

How to Deal with the Crumbling Educational Infrastructure. It demands a technology infrastructure overhaul. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are preparing for modern learning environments. And as part of this process, it makes sense to include technology improvements and upgrades. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 20, 2023

AI conversations are being had in ed tech circles, with experts and thought leaders discussing the technology as it advances. As K–12 leaders plan for the return to school, many should consider the need for a policy on artificial intelligence.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2018

K–12 Experts Weigh In on Training Teachers to Use Education Technology. Getting teachers up to speed on how to effectively teach with technology isn’t just about teaching them how to use tech tools, however. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these 5 key areas of professional development for K–12 teachers!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2020

In K–12 schools, integrating technology into the curriculum can bring those skills to life and transform the way students learn. Technology is a real enabler and accelerator for the four C’s,” says Helen Soulé, executive director of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills , in a Common Sense Education video.

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