eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Wyoming’s Holy Name Catholic School (HNCS) today announced a new multi-year partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education. Filled with thousands of interactive exercises, online learning games and virtual rewards, Doodle transforms math practice into a rewarding activity that children look forward to.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

But with that comes greater risks to personal privacy and potential for misuse. Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. But we’ve learned technology alone does not drive higher achievement. Technology must support and empower better teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Edtech is poised to guide students to success in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has spread the word about how edtech has witnessed transformative trends shaping the future of learning.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2010

Educators from around the world are gathering to discuss and plan the future of edtech, play (some), but most of all, meet people. grow your personal learning network. Isn''t there some level of trust that we place in the people we meet and get to "know" through social media? ISTE10 Relationships Social Media'

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Find more strategies for connecting students and teachers for productive learning. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 teachers are using creative ways to incorporate computer science into their lesson plans. K–12 Schools Get Started with Personalized Learning Tools. If Not Now, When?

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Emphasise the importance of sharing and then give examples i.e. planning meetings, emails, social media. I would suggest an app that aids assessment i.e. Kahoot – explain that this instant feedback gives the opportunity to differentiate learning on the go. 8) Can technology be used to personalize 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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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

At the end of the day, edtech can feel like one more thing on a teacher’s plate. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning. Edtech initiatives that reduce teachers to the role of facilitator often overlook the important role the teacher plays in activating rich learning experiences for students.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Steven Anderson, Lisa Schmucki, and Shaelynn Farnsworth discuss the value of a personal learning network. Steven Anderson published a book with Tom Whitby in 2104, The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning. How can we help more educators cultivate and grow a personal learning network?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

There are many options to create and implement various forms of formative assessment, which measures progress in ongoing learning rather than endpoints. For instance, online platforms for discussion threads and learning management systems (LMSs) alter how students engage in writing and project-based assignments.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, August 17, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. The United Kingdom-based DoodleLearning’s Math and English Language Arts products create personalized learning experiences that help improve students’ academic achievement and confidence.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out what administrators should consider when integrating new education technology! Analysts expect machine learning to play an important role in 2019, offering support for tasks that may require more time, energy and training than teachers and administrators have at their disposal.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Coming back to in-person learning and navigating the increased demands of learning loss an d social emotional needs has taken its toll on everyone. Edtech doesn’t need to primarily function as a content delivery method, as many learning management systems and cognitive tutors do.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Through its high-quality adaptive learning solutions independently proven to accelerate student growth, DreamBox Learning empowers educators with data analytics and content-specific professional development solutions to complement instruction. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

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eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Edtech is being used in classrooms more than ever before. Keep reading to discover the meaning of some of the most common trends in Edtech. Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Learn more about implementing edtech into your classroom here.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 27, 2019

Here are more facts about the benefits of classroom technology: Seventy percent of students report higher grades and better attendance in active-learning environments that use technology than traditional ones. Fifty-nine percent of students who use social media say they use it to discuss educational subjects with their peers.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The piece from Natasha Singer examines the murky relationship between edtech developers and the educators who tout their products. That celebrity status can attract edtech companies who want to get a visibility boost. The tactic is not unique to education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In collaboration with Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—HCS is integrating a suite of award-winning, flexible digital resources into teaching and learning across the district’s elementary and middle schools.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Online training for teachers is the perfect opportunity to also train them to use edtech and other online tools. building a personal learning network online. With online training you can use social media or discussion forums that are more private to build the district/school’s own personal learning network.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

For the most part, my integration of technology into workshops is to foster greater collaboration, showcase how to increase engagement authentically, formatively assess, and creatively showcase what they have learned. Integrating them to support high-level learning and having evidence to support this is the challenging work.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

Discovery Education’s digital resources connect students to their inner curiosity in new ways, and provide educators innovative opportunities to design and deliver engaging learning experiences every day. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. .

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2017

In the case of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) , when the district began a huge leap to personalized learning, its leaders consciously began designing a communications strategy to bring together students, teachers and families. This case study was featured in Chapter 4 of EdSurge's "State of Edtech" report.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Intentional integration of ICT/edtech. You can use their educational resources and their World Wise Platform to connect with other teachers in the program.

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eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Edtech is being used in classrooms more than ever before. Keep reading to discover the meaning of some of the most common trends in Edtech. Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Learn more about implementing edtech into your classroom here.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

When it comes to AI, we can’t afford the same wait-and-see approach many governments took to regulating social media. Policy always lags innovation, but when it comes to AI, we can’t afford the same wait-and-see approach many governments took to regulating social media, for example.

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Gaggle Speaks

DECEMBER 19, 2016

While you can stay on top of most everything going on in edtech by reading blogs, listening to podcasts and following social media, sometimes you just have to get out and see things for yourself. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best edtech events, conferences and workshops to put on your calendar in 2017.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2016

Lisa Dabbs, Tanya Avrith, and Erin Klein will be presenting about edtech tools, social media in education, #NTChat, and connected classrooms. Join me Tuesday night, June 28th for fun at Edtech Karaoke. On Monday, June 27th, attend the free Dash and Dot Future of Learning party. Other Free Events.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Personalized learning technologies can, ironically, make the learning experience less personal, less human. The problem with many personalized learning tools is that they live mostly in realm of Substitution or Augmentation tasks. But this brand of personalized learning has its limits.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 2, 2019

Session Overview: The term “personalized learning” has become a buzzword across the education landscape, particularly in edtech. In this session, we’ll discuss the misconceptions that have contributed to the confusion around personalized learning. Presenter: Brandon Smith @bds_math.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

More than a third of youth under 13 are using social media , most often through apps created for those over 13. Their heightened sensitivity to social experiences during this time can amplify the effects of these virtual experiences — in both positive and negative ways, our review of the research found.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2021

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) today launched a new partnership with Discovery Education, a worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

With personalized learning at the forefront of many school initiatives, the use of learning management systems has become a hot commodity among schools. With so many choices on where to build your digital classroom, the questions often arise: “Why do I need a learning management system? And which one do I choose?”.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

They cheered us on, shared our social media postings and told us to keep going when it got more difficult. Innovative Ed-Tech Tools Should Bring Real Personalized Learning to Students. How Startups Can Become Social Media Influencers. We now have five apps in the App Store.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 27, 2019

Too often in the edtech community, teachers simply want to know if there is an app they can use without identifying and understanding their instructional challenges. For the more adventurous, you can search YouTube for tutorials on a particular app or reach out to your personal learning network (i.e., “Has Step 3: Try a Tool.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 14, 2016

Below I have listed 10 pros and cons of BYOD: PROS: 1) The devices are excellent learning tools which bring a lot to the classroom. 3) Personalized learning becomes simpler to implement and more straightforward to manage. 6) Students are equipped with skills needed for the future e.g. e-learning, research, collaboration.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 10, 2015

EdTech Doesn’t Hold All The Answers For Struggling Students. Educational games, apps, data dashboards and social media were touted as the next big things in panels with titles like “EdTech Entrepreneurs: Are They the Next Superheroes?” by Sarah Garland , The Hechinger Report.

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