eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I had the chance for a sneak peek and some background insight with Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA (The State Educational Technology Directors Association), to discuss key findings of the survey data. Click through for a listen and scroll down for some highlights and takeaways.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Here is where the reach, flexibility, and familiarity of educational technology (edtech) can be leveraged. Among the many potential benefits of edtech use in SEL is cultivating students’ agency in their own learning experiences. There is a ton of research, but very few tools that enable [personalized learning] to come to life.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I had the chance for a sneak peek and background conversation with Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA (The State Educational Technology Directors Association), to discuss key findings of the survey data. Click through for a listen and scroll down for some highlights and takeaways.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

, which Dweck associates with a false growth mindset, won’t help them achieve their learning goals, at least not in the long run. What’s edtech got to do with growth mindset? It’s no longer what happens in the learning environment, but what happens when edtech comes into the mix and how we can enrich that environment.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

K-12 schools to simplify and secure digital learning, announced last month its Classroom of the Future Report 2023 , a new survey of school administrators, teachers, and edtech vendors highlighting five trends shaping classrooms of the future.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

For many K–12 schools, this means a return to in-person classes in the fall that are less disrupted by pandemic pressures. But even as in-person learning ramps up, remote education won’t vanish. Recent survey data found that 45 percent of parents would still opt for partial virtual learning given the chance.

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Survey Education Classroom Personalized Learning 531

Neo LMS

AUGUST 21, 2018

For instance, instead of boxing them into a standard mold, we’re swapping chalkboards for electronic screens and using programs for personalized learning. 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

JULY 14, 2022

Today, as districts get back to in-person classes after a pandemic that saw online learning thrust upon teachers and students, K–12 schools are again taking up the virtual mantle, establishing full-time programs designed as a permanent alternative to in-person learning.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Students need to be able to learn at their own pace to better grasp and retain information Self-paced, personalized learning allows them to gradually accumulate knowledge and competencies according to their needs and level. . Read more: How to write SMART learning objectives in your LMS. Personalized learning paths .

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LMS Classroom Competency Based Learning E-rate 403

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Now that students are back to in-person learning, it doesn’t appear that virtual excursions are going away. In 2021, the American Alliance of Museums surveyed teachers who participated in virtual field trips, and 95 percent indicated they were interested in continuing the programs, even after in-…

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Survey Personalized Learning Classroom Learning 269

Digital Promise

JUNE 13, 2017

to address an essential question: How might we collaborate to ensure evidence of impact, not marketing or popularity, drives edtech adoption and implementation? Although over $13 billion is spent on edtech each year, many of the decisions on which products to purchase, implement, and scale are not based on evidence.

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EdTech Guidelines Groups Survey 195

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

“Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Plus, moving to the cloud can ease IT staff workload and assist educators with managing sensitive data and creating personalized learning experiences for their students.

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Microsoft Survey Industry Software 195

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

“Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Plus, moving to the cloud can ease IT staff workload and assist educators with managing sensitive data and creating personalized learning experiences for their students.

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Microsoft Survey Industry Software 195

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! Video has proven to be an effective learning tool as well. Individual Classroom Technology Use.

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Broadband Survey Mobility EdTech 319

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. We’ve largely succeeded—according to a recent Common Sense Media survey , eight out of 10 K-12 teachers have computing devices in their classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Now, more than ever, school leaders believe in the power of technology to transform learning. A whopping 90 percent of principals surveyed in a recent MDR EdNET Insight report say they believe that technology is integral to student learning. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Technology Survey EdTech STEM 240

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

In July of 2015, the district paid more than $400,000 for alignment, strategy and professional services from Education Elements, a for-profit personalized learning consultant, according to receipts obtained by EdSurge from the district. million to the firm for personalized-learning consulting services.

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Personalized Learning Education Elements Learning Outcomes 121

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. ClassTag surveyed more than 1,200 U.S. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. What matters above all is to keep moving forward.

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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 542

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 21, 2020

“Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Plus, moving to the cloud can ease IT staff workload and assist educators with managing sensitive data and creating personalized learning experiences for their students.

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Microsoft Survey Industry Software 150

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2020

“Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Plus, moving to the cloud can ease IT staff workload and assist educators with managing sensitive data and creating personalized learning experiences for their students.

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Microsoft Survey Industry Software 150

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2020

“Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Plus, moving to the cloud can ease IT staff workload and assist educators with managing sensitive data and creating personalized learning experiences for their students.

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Microsoft Survey Industry Software 150

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2020

“Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Plus, moving to the cloud can ease IT staff workload and assist educators with managing sensitive data and creating personalized learning experiences for their students.

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Microsoft Survey Industry Software 150

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2020

“Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Plus, moving to the cloud can ease IT staff workload and assist educators with managing sensitive data and creating personalized learning experiences for their students.

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Microsoft Survey Industry Software 150

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The report, which surveyed 1,200 teachers in 16 countries, found that laptops still aid teaching better than any other form of technology. It also found that teachers highly value technology to increase flexible, active and personalized learning opportunities. Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. Customer Focused.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

How does a fifth grader feel getting ready to do a live edtech demo at their local school board meeting? At last February’s Board meeting, 10-year old Ryan inspired the adults in the room to see how tech can be leveraged for learning in a whole new light. Here’s a video of Ryan’s command performance.)

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Learning Analytics Personalized Learning Learning Microsoft 126

Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students and educators have more tools to create a learning environment that fosters personalized learning.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2016

And we're serving more and more students who are just learning English. Educational technology (edtech for short) can play a significant role in mitigating and solving this growing dilemma. Yet these student growth gains are not reflected in most edtech implementations.

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Neo LMS

JULY 30, 2020

In a learning management system (LMS), this stage can be easily organized in live brainstorming sessions (either during video conferences or interactions on chats), or asynchronous activities, such as forum discussions, questionnaires, and surveys. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Effective use of those tools also enables more equitable learning experiences at school. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools should start to configure their networks in the age of mobile devices and IoT! MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out where K–12 schools can go for personalized learning resources!

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

“That was something I learned very quickly after coming into the education world: Don’t talk about time with teachers because there simply just isn’t enough.”. After conducting an educator survey, Valver and his team found teachers would not only accept but embrace an online professional development platform. .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Access to technology , especially technology and tools powered by the internet, is essential for learning. Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration. Key takeaways from this year’s Connectivity report include: 74 percent of all U.S.

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Meeting E-rate Digital Divide Comparison 102

edWeb.net

MAY 23, 2019

According to Learning in the 21st Century: the 2019 Digital Promise LVP Survey , 83% of teachers think students are capable of high achievement, but just 26% think students are reaching those levels today. When schools talk about personalized learning, one of the first things they need to do is consider these jagged profiles.

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Personalized Learning Learning Strategy Policies 44

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Edtech plays an increasingly important role in the classroom. And with 83 percent of educators agreeing that technology is a highly effective way to engage students, its potential to facilitate SEL makes it a core part of the learning recovery solution. But some doubt whether funds are being spent on the most impactful edtech.

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EdTech Training Report Outcomes 217

Neo LMS

AUGUST 27, 2020

E-learning has been growing in popularity with the advancement of edtech and technology in general. The ability for students to learn using an online platform solves for in-person learning issues and allows students access to more information than ever before. Utilize interactive tools.

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Learning EdTech LMS System 446

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

You can do this by gathering a focus group of teachers from a district or school, by handing out surveys or by observing them while they work. 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. Give timely feedback.

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How To Personal Learning Network LMS Training 282

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2017

surveyed by the Learning Assembly said their child’s school did an excellent job using technology to tailor instruction. times more likely to say their child had learned more because of these tools. How does an edtech product help do that? A survey from Samsung found that. What problem are schools trying to solve?

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EdTech iPad Survey Data 101

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

That’s why, in 2019, Discovery Education conducted a comprehensive research study—including a literature review, focus groups, interviews, surveys and an analysis of data usage—across our digital products and platforms. We asked teachers what they want from edtech. 2016 digital education survey. Here's what they said.

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