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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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

She plans instruction for four separate grade levels—second through fifth—and two different subject areas—math and ELA—while also deciding which classroom technology is best suited to each day’s lesson. EdSurge: How do you bring the principles of UDL into your classroom—with or without the help of technology? How does she do it?

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

There are many things to consider when deciding which digital education solution will best suit your needs, but having a clear idea of the purpose and functionality of these edtech resources will help make these purchasing decisions easier. Keep students engaged. Secondly, consider how open and agnostic the new technology is.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Since its inception, Discovery Education has been an early mover in bringing modern technologies—such as video streaming services and digital textbooks—to the classroom. AR technology has the potential to expand educators’ ability to create immersive, interactive learning experiences that unlock students’ natural curiosity.

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techlearning

MAY 21, 2018

The majority of school districts are excited about what they are accomplishing with technology. While there’s still a technology gap in many schools, it’s a gap that up-to-date projectors, large displays, better networking/connectivity solutions, and teaching software can fill. 94% are using the web as a curriculum resource. ·

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

This annual event aims to accelerate the development and adoption of data standards that allow technologies used in schools to “talk” to one another. Today, a teacher can see if a student is not doing an assignment or struggling to complete a worksheet. Why is that important? And that creates data that can be shared.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Students would laugh as the teachers mumbled about the annoyances of technology. Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2019

They were the gold standard of edtech in the classroom. Student engagement was planned throughout. I was going to be using technology the entire time. .– – When questions were asked, virtually every student had their hand up.– – Every student was on task and followed all of my directions.–

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

There is a great deal of evidence to make educators reflect upon their use of technology. Even countries which have invested heavily in information and communication technologies (ICT) for education have seen no noticeable improvement in their performances in PISA results for reading, mathematics, or science." Nor should it!

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eSpark

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Successful tech pilots enhance learning, build excitement around new initiatives, and subject classroom technology to rigorous, data-based testing. Some products are simply designed to increase student engagement and joy. Make sure your pilot targets the correct student populations.

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Gaggle Speaks

JULY 22, 2016

Most educators have thought about integrating a robust technology program if they haven’t rolled devices out to students already. For example, Google Chromebooks are sold for less than $200 and do not require the purchase of additional accessories like keyboards for iPads, which sell for $379 per device and $30-100 for keyboards.

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eSpark

JUNE 8, 2016

In the following interview, find out what inspired them to work in edtech and why they're so excited about classroom technology. This is the second installment of a series of interviews about the importance of technology in education. I had access to an iPad cart and used it often with my students. Ashley Yang.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

The website offers thousands of hours of video lectures for students from PreK-12 grades in various topics, including Math, Science, Arts & Humanities, Reading & Language Arts, Economics, Computing, and Life Skills. The Math Get-Ready Courses introduce students to third to eighth grades algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 27, 2017

iPad Art & ‘Tra-Dgital’ Approaches to Learning in Hands-On Creative Classrooms (B306). There’s Magic In That Music: Empowering Students with Digital Music Tools (B308). STEAMing Ahead with Student Engagement and Critical Thinking (B315). Using Microsoft OneNote to Support ELL Students (B316).

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 31, 2019

Teachers often report that increased attentiveness and engagement are the top benefits of teaching with interactive display technology. Note that many researchers still use the term “interactive whiteboard” or IW for all similar technology.) EdTech provides abundant ways to create effective feedback.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2017

Among educators, blended learning is rebounding after lots of messy 1-to-1 iPad and laptop implementations along the slope of enlightenment. Project-based learning focuses on helping students explore real-world problems and challenges in a dynamic, engaged, active way. Slope of Enlightenment: Project-Based Learning.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has come with specific challenges for teachers: Keeping students engaged during hybrid or fully remote learning, addressing systemic inequity and the digital divide, and coping with days of seemingly endless multitasking are just a few among so many other obstacles. Screencastify and the power of voice.

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eSpark

APRIL 18, 2016

Committed to reimagining learning to better meet the needs of all students, this cohort of visionary districts has a shared set of best practices for bringing purposeful technology into the classroom to transform learning. classroom technology] has really carried students to a different level.". Elizabeth, PA.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 28, 2019

In this week’s episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, I’m chatting with the Podfather himself, Chris Nesi, the founder of the Education Podcast Network, The House of EdTech, and many other podcasts and productions. You don’t need fancy equipment or hot shot technical skills to create a podcast with your students.

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2016

You’ve probably heard of the student-led “Genius Bar”, which is generally a team of student leaders that provide technical support for the technology devices and programs in their schools. What a great way to utilize and develop student knowledge and skills, right? I couldn’t agree more. Karla Hanson, first-grade teacher.

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eSpark

MARCH 3, 2016

eSpark is thrilled to partner with JAMF Software , a leader in Apple device management, making it easier than ever before for districts to deploy differentiated apps and videos to hundreds of students at one time. Keep students engaged and invested in their learning with smart device management.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2021

Schoolytics helps you measure, monitor, and manage student engagement and assignments. It also organizes all the student engagement data from Google Classroom in one easy-to-use dashboard. Tip: Download the Jamboard app for the iPad !). Teaching with Google Jamboard. Click To Tweet. And my favorite part?

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Class Tech Integrate

MARCH 5, 2015

The iPad offers many creative avenues for students to present material to teache rs, classmates, and the web. Apple's iMovie App (which is free for any iPad Air owners) is one of the best tools for students to utilize. Inside of iMovie, there is a feature where students can create Trailers.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

Is your classroom technology falling short of its promise of changing the classroom dynamic? From projectors to interactive whiteboards, Chromebooks to iPads, the choices seem endless, and personal preferences can be tightly held. A technology refresh is not just about keeping up with the latest trends or adding the latest features.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2016

Learning to use a technology to complete a familiar task in a different way can feel awkward, but like anything, with practice, it becomes fluid. Why Should I Use Dictation With My Students? Learning to use a technology to complete a familiar task in a different way can feel awkward, but like anything, with practice, it becomes fluid.

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techlearning

APRIL 4, 2018

MORE BETTER WRITING Third Grade Students at Milton Public Schools use FlipGrid to record book reviews. Edtech tools are helping educators everywhere discover new possibilities for writing instruction. OVER TWO MILLION WORDS IN FOUR WEEKS First-grade students at Milton Public Schools use SeeSaw to narrate a story and record.

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Class Tech Integrate

MARCH 5, 2015

The iPad offers many creative avenues for students to present material to teache rs, classmates, and the web. Apple's iMovie App (which is free for any iPad Air owners) is one of the best tools for students to utilize. Inside of iMovie, there is a feature where students can create Trailers.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

A national technology program offers Polk County (TN) Schools in southeast Tennessee new tools and new approaches. TECHNOLOGY RE-ENERGIZES RURAL DISTRICT A national technology program offers Polk County (TN) Schools in southeast Tennessee new tools and new approaches. It’s really re-energizing our district.”

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Her job is to help teachers to use technology to meet the needs of their students. . Engage Students AND Meet Standards with Student Podcasting! Engage Students AND Meet Standards with Student Podcasting! Students were able to Google directions for how to get them up and running.

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EdTechnocation.com

DECEMBER 17, 2013

As a technology coordinator and computer lab teacher, I strive to help my students understand the importance of technology in our daily lives. I made sure that age appropriate iPad apps were installed on our mobile iPad carts. I even had a few middle school volunteers coding on the iPads!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Johnston County educators are confident they will continue to see growth, and they credit Savvas for being part of the “right mix of expertise, resources, and support” that is delivering real results for the district’s students.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2017

When considering the benefits to using edtech, an eighth grade student at Elizabeth Forward School District said, “When we started in first and second grade, everything was on paper and it was just a lot more difficult because if you forgot something, you can’t go back to school and get it.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2016

teacher), shown above, to reference while students engage with the experience. Google reports that the app is available today for Android, and will be available for iPhones and iPads later this year. Schrom reports that each Expedition is a set of VR scenes annotated with facts and sites for the “Guide” (i.e.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 22, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast With all the learning benefits of EdTech, it’s surprising that almost 60% of students are less engaged in the classroom than they were with less technology. It seems technology has become too much of a good thing, reducing student energy and concentration during the school day.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

While technology has opened a world of learning opportunities for students beyond the classroom, many teachers lack access to these resources and the know-how to integrate them effectively. Or learn more about technology in classrooms here. Keep reading to find out about the STEAM lab s. What Is a STEAM Lab ?

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 3, 2019

Over the past few decades, the average classroom has seen a shift from analog to digital technologies. What’s more is that not only do these technologies keep students to par, but they also have the potential offer more opportunities than were ever possible previously. The fickle nature of technology. Neil Rickus.

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eSpark

MAY 31, 2016

After seeing first-hand the importance of technology in education, they joined the team at eSpark. In the following interview, find out what led them to careers in edtech and why they're so passionate about student-centered learning. Anthony - My greatest challenge in the classroom was managing my students’ wide range of needs.

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