The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah LaCrosse on episode 272 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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. Stream by clicking here.

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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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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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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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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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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hate it or love – technology in education is here to stay. Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. Close the Digital Gap for Students As technology becomes more ingrained in education, the digital divide is becoming an ever-larger driver of educational inequity.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Here are three different areas of connectivity K–12 IT teams may want to consider when deciding how to configure their schools’ networks: MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are preparing their infrastructures for IoT integration! Individual Classroom Technology Use. Everyday 1:1 Technology Use. by Calvin Hennick.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2018

Episode 337 with Kasey Bell From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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. 3 EdTech Blog. #3 Must Read EdTech Blog.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. While technology can open many doors for learning, it can also be a breeding ground for cyberbullying and identity theft. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See the top three elements of K–12 student digital citizenship programs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In my last post, I wrote about using Twitter for classroom instruction. The organizing of the various marches was primarily done by word of mouth and using the latest technology; the phone. He can be found on Twitter @T4edtech, Linkedin , and on his YouTube Channel Transformative Edtech.

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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

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 5 Steps to Build a Technology Professional Development Framework.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Klein ISD , one of the fastest-growing districts in Houston, recently adopted 50 large-format TVs for digital signage as part of a three-year technology growth plan. Mobile Integration Engages Digital Natives. How Schools Use Digital Signage.

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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. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. .

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 14, 2015

“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.”-David Goal: Share your edtech success story. Welcome to Cycle 6 of The 30 Goals Challenge: Inspire Forward ! . All 2015 Goals.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 19, 2018

If you attend any of my presentations in Chicago or attend virtually by watching any of the live streamed interviews and presentations shared on Twitter( @ShellTerrell ), then you have the opportunity to receive a digital badge and to receive some incredible giveaways! Only those who fill out the form will be emailed a copy of the guide.

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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

A special Valentine's Day Episode of 10MT with Links to Tools and Tech I Use From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The technology I use in my classroom everyday? Do you want to know my productivity tips and tricks? How about what I use for digital film class? Screenflow for Mac [link].

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these top three elements of digital citizenship. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how K–12 schools can design a digital citizenship curriculum.

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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. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how artificial intelligence can help strengthen personalized learning in the classroom. A recent Gartner report predicts one in five workers will have some form of artificial intelligence as a coworker, and Forrester predicts by 2021 , automation technology will account for the work of nearly 4.3 by Amy Passow.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time. EDTECH: How are you solving the digital-equity problem? by Wylie Wong.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Tracy Smith, Parkland’s assistant to the superintendent for operations, spoke with EdTech about the district’s strategies and best practices for improving digital equity and shared her hopes for bringing broadband to every home in the Lehigh Valley region. . EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 19, 2016

Technology is vastly changing the way we communicate and learn. I find it fascinating and love seeing how educators use technology in innovative ways to transform their instructional practice and provide students with access to the world. One way is by following the different hashtags related to education technology.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

A recent study from Hanover research has identified the key aspects of computer science in K–12, including what technology to use and when, as well as some of the concerns around current practices in schools. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are incorpoarting computer science into their programs!

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools are using technology solutions to mitigate poor student behavior! Teachers Track Student Behavior Through Mobile App. The software then compiles information into a student profile in order for administrators to track how that student has been acting in school. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 16, 2015

This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. charts comparison free resources free technology for teachers' These are very useful when trying to find and select a tool to use. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). " Tagged on: September 6, 2017 More Or Less Technology In The Classroom?

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). " Tagged on: September 6, 2017 More Or Less Technology In The Classroom?

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

These modern classrooms, which feature flexible furniture, mobile devices, large TV displays and Wi-Fi, improve engagement and encourage creativity and collaboration , educators say. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more on how modern learning environtments are opening the door to new teaching styles! by Wylie Wong.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out what professional development your teachers need to run a successful makerspace ! In makerspaces, usually set up in schools or libraries, students work collaboratively on projects that encourage using creative solutions to explore areas in science, technology, engineering and math. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

And has a mobile app for educators, students and families. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. It provides powerful assessment options to support every subject, grade level, and pedagogical method.

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