eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board–made up of 140+ global educators and IT professionals–has selected three top Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers impacting education technology for the coming year. Too often edtech stalwarts start with the technology when advocating innovation. Krueger, CEO of CoSN.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education. Here are key findings from their report.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 21, 2023

The Edtech industry is worth over $340 billion , and its value will keep rising as digital learning becomes even more common. Owning a successful Edtech website means learning optimization tactics that can help increase web visibility and create opportunities for revenue generation. What Do the Best Edtech Websites Have in Common?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As students return to another school-year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report sheds light on how state education agencies and policy-makers are adapting to an increasingly digital, post-pandemic world. However, 57% of respondents report that their states provide very little funding for school cybersecurity efforts.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education. Here are key findings from their report.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Over the past few years, school districts have witnessed changes ranging from an influx in emerging technologies such as virtual reality to a greater emphasis on data security amid increasing cyberthreats. But many schools still struggle to adapt.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 6, 2019

“All learners should have equitable access to powerful, research-based education technology. Edtech has the potential to create powerful learning environments that meet each unique learners’ needs and to foster highly motivated and engaged learners. Ensure that the vision for edtech use is inclusive of all students’ needs.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

However, there are many tools that are out there that can be helpful, especially if the teacher and students have access to technology. It’s helpful to leverage technology for these because most online tools will automatically grade and give data reports. Read more: 6 Awesome examples of EdTech for the visually impaired student.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We know technology is a challenge for veteran teachers. What is surprising is that many teacher programs don’t prepare their graduates well for the rigors of using technology to meet current educational requirements. Exposed now are deficiencies of utilizing online learning management systems that school districts face.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Today’s technology presents us with answers. Where edtech steps in While the student population speaking languages other than English within the U.S. has rapidly grown over the last three decades, technology has advanced even faster. Now, edtech can support bilingual education in a way impossible before. In fact, 21.6

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

There’s no doubt that education technology or ‘EdTech’ is an important and fast-evolving entity in the digital age, and one that is having a dramatic impact on the quality of students’ learning. On a similar note, educational technologies are adaptable to the needs of students. The Rise of Hybrid Environments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. What are the projections for edtech?

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

Key points: Very soon, districts must closely examine the edtech they use and compare it with budget realities How to ensure edtech ROI? Whether it’s a free resource or an edtech product, there’s still some kind of criteria” that needs to be met. And Union County is far from alone. And Union County is far from alone.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 8, 2019

Where Can Schools Turn for Help in Deploying Game-Changing Technology? Used wisely, technology can enrich learning experiences, empowering students as digital creators, critical thinkers and problem-solvers while fostering global connections. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See five ways K–12 superintendents can lead digital innovation.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A version of this post was originally published on December 3rd, 2020, in Education IT Reporter. 3 Ways in which edtech enables hybrid learning. First, there are so many edtech tools out there that no teacher can test them all and see which ones are the best for their classroom. Practically, there’s a catch. Conclusion.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2019

The infusion of technology into our culture is the greatest change that our educational system has ever experienced. Not long ago, many schools required teachers to include the use of technology in their daily lesson plans. Teachers were grasping at anything that could fulfill the “obligation” of using technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Wally Clipper, has a great run-down on 8 trends you’ll want to watch in 2020: 8 EdTech Trends to Watch Out for This 2020. Technology has vastly disrupted and improved numerous sectors around the world, be it the government and banking, or retail and marketing. Video-assisted Learning. 3D Printing.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

We are often reluctant to label anything facilitated through technology as a failure. Technology has become so pervasive in our lives that we have grown reticent to question its value when its use may not support evidence-based practices. Taking a more critical look at edtech.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2021

trillion infrastructure bill into law, our nation is poised to make historic investments in its highways, public transit, railways, airports, ports, water systems, broadband networks and electric grid. As many reading this probably know, our nation’s education “system” is no system at all. A key reason?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2021

So, in this article, I’m going to share my thoughts and experience about the technologies and solutions that reshape the educational industry and the way we learn in 2020 and beyond. 6 Edtech Trends to Keep an Eye On. The educational field was constantly evolving along with new technologies even before the pandemic.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While diverse edtech products promise innovation, they simultaneously pose challenges. Educators, learners, instructional technology coaches, and IT/edtech staff are grappling with the complexities of managing an ever-expanding arsenal of disconnected digital tools.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

To help adult learners, edtech tools should be designed for their needs and goals, support them in virtually communicating with instructors and classmates and offer them a smooth mobile experience, according to a new report published on behalf of the U.S. It’s a sticking point for a lot of adult learners that we elevate in the reports.”

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Industry Veteran to Drive Company’s Continued Growth and Further Enhance Client Experience Austin, Texas —November 6, 2023—Today, Lightspeed Systems® , the edtech market leader in digital safety, security, and equity solutions, announced the appointment of Craig Chanoff to the role of Chief Revenue Officer.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After nearly three years of disruption to learning caused by the pandemic, government funding has enabled many schools to invest in new devices and upgrade their technology infrastructure to accelerate learning and improve the education experience for all students.

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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. Fri, 09/13/2019 - 12:12.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

Students who expressed confidence in their ability to learn and adapt to new edtech were more likely to also feel they were learning effectively online, that edtech enhanced their learning, and to want more online learning options. The network is a project of WGU Labs, an affiliate of Western Governors University.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2024

Interoperability is not just jargon; it's the key to unlocking seamless communication among different data systems, applications and devices. Kimberly Nidy Director of Technology at North Canton City Schools But making interoperability work is complex, and education service agencies (ESAs) play a pivotal role in this landscape.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Over the past few years, school districts have witnessed changes ranging from an influx in emerging technologies such as virtual reality to a greater emphasis on data security amid increasing cyberthreats. But many schools still struggle to adapt.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Yet, when it comes to edtech, the consensus industry-wide is that recommendations from your peers mean nothing when compared to data points. Don’t get me wrong – efficacy studies are crucial when comparing edtech solutions in the procurement decision process. Edtech evaluation is currently the Wild West.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Most people don’t consider education technology to be such an important industry, but it’s actually gigantic. According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. 5 New EdTech tools to watch. However, the whole system changes with the introduction of 3D learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year. Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44.

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Neo LMS

MAY 21, 2019

To answer this question, schools need to take into account the various challenges that parents face, including busy schedules, struggles to keep up with new technology, or even speaking a different language than the main language of instruction. 4 Great ideas for boosting parent engagement through edtech.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 17, 2019

Many teachers report that rather than dedicating time to SEL, it is more efficient — and effective — to adopt SEL techniques into all lessons, whatever they may be teaching, be it History or Math. Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? Technology has also assisted to teach students on the autism spectrum.

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Neo LMS

MAY 23, 2019

Success may mean different things to different people and the future can at most be predicted — unknown for sure — but there’s one thing I think we can all agree upon: technology will play an important role in many aspects of the lives of adults in the future. Edtech surely seems a win-win solution for both students and teachers.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

Technology Is Key for Boosting Classroom Equity. In response, America’s Promise Alliance , the Aspen Institute’s Education and Society Program and the Council of Chief State School Officers have issued a report to help school districts address these equity issues. “We eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 06/18/2018 - 17:46. by Eli Zimmerman.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on 10 back-to-school resources for edtech leaders originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSN Resources on AI offer insight, advice and peer experiences that will guide EdTech leaders in harnessing the power of AI to enhance learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This week on the podcast we’re talking about cybersecurity at schools—and how secure, or in some cases how vulnerable, the tech systems in school systems are these days. Essentially these are the computer systems that store grades and the student records of his school. At least he tried to.

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