EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

Those are just two of many topics EdTech: Focus on K–12 team will delve into at the ISTE 2019 conference , which kicks off June 23 in Philadelphia. . JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. Follow EdTech on Twitter as well as the event hashtag, #ISTE19 , to stay up to date.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2022

Bearing that in mind, unless you've spent years in classrooms full of students, working against the demands of curriculum mandates, IEP or 504 modifications and state testing requirements, I implore you—each of my colleagues in edtech proffering your solutions to schools—to begin conversations by asking teachers what they need.

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Doug Levin

JULY 5, 2015

I scan my twitter feed and have found my network (of 1,200+) to be incredibly good at uncovering stories and events of note and in real time. All kudos to the edtech PR flacks who get their stories covered. I use bundlr to organize the clips by month, display them on my site, and to share them publicly via my twitter account.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The Open University''s annual ''Innovating Pedagogy'' report has just been published. 2014 is the third year they have published the report, exploring innovations in teaching, learning and assessment. Take a look at here: [link] news/news/2014-innovating- pedagogy-report. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. Drawing on the data gathered, Evans points to three key ideas to take away from the report: . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2019

In 2018 alone, 122 incidents affected 119 public K–12 education agencies , a rate of about one new publicly reported incident every three days of the calendar year, according to The K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , which researches education, technology and public policy issues. But students also may contribute to the problem. .

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 6, 2023

A 2021 Code.org report notes that only 51 percent of high schools offer computer science coursework, and a 2021 Pew Research Center report shows that Black students earned only 7 percent of STEM bachelor’s degrees in 2018. DIG DEEPER: Learn how schools are working to reduce the STEM divide for Black students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Research-Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads Dr. Matthew Rhoads is teaching at a distance and coaching other teachers to improve their teaching as well. My school uses Planboard with Chalk.com ’s curriculum planning tool.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2022

version of the platform and shared a screenshot on Twitter. But recent reports have speculated that the company could “bootstrap an online course ecosystem.” Either way, Meta’s possible entrance into the market plays into a long-standing fear of big tech in the edtech industry.

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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

DECEMBER 13, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out what experts are saying will be the top tech trends of 2019. Previously, Eli was a staff reporter for medical trade publication Frontline Medical News, where he experienced the impact of continuous education and evolving teaching methods through the medical lens. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 teachers are using VR to teach computer science. As EdTech reported recently , preliminary scientific evidence found using augmented reality platforms can give students an advantage when it comes to learning code. . Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

ISTE partnering teachers and vendors with EdTech Advisory. said CEO and co-founder Sam Chaudhary, Forbes reports. "It Previously, Eli was a staff reporter for medical trade publication Frontline Medical News, where he experienced the impact of continuous education and evolving teaching methods through the medical lens.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2018

We’re talking about playing to win,” Laz Alberto, vice president of K–12 esports league organizer PlayVS, said in an interview with EdTech. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out some of the benefits of competitive videogames in K–12 schools. “We’re not talking about sitting on the couch playing a game casually. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

There are very few studies being done on the overall effectiveness of edtech interventions,” The Tech Edvocate reports. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Investing in the wrong technology too quickly can lead to extremely risky situations. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2022

Cyberbullying statistics provided by the government from 2019 indicate that sixteen percent of high school students report being cyberbullied. Christian Miraglia is a recently retired 36-year educator and now Educational Technology Consultant at t4edtech where he also blogs at Edtech and Things Related.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Hackers can send malware and phishing emails, but users need to be trained how to recognize and report them — and not click. . Forty-six percent of organizations experienced a serious data breach, according to “The Cybersecurity Insight Report” by CDW. . CDW’s report notes “employees need to know what to do when faced with a threat.

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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 27, 2018

Many teachers entered learning partnerships with students, and as a result, students came to see their teachers as models of life-long learning,” the researchers report. MORE FROM EDTECH: See these 4 steps to create a strong 3D printing program in your K–12 classroom. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

EdTech sat down with Tarah Luster, director of Project B3, to learn more about the organization’s unique approach to getting students invested in digital literacy campaigns. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how digital citizenship programs prepare students for a tech–enabled world. Simply put, they have more information than we do. .

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ProfHacker

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

However, there were some other things right from the start that bothered us about the report. We have taken issue with other reports for similar issues. Near the end of the report, we became more skeptical, wondering if the methodology of this study warranted deeper scrutiny.

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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! It depends on your learning goals, according to EducationSuperHighway. Everyday 1:1 Technology Use.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

1 issue schools should be concerned about in 2019 , according to the Consortium for School Networking’s most recent “ EdTech Next Report.” . JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage! MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out three ways to achieve a successful school improvement initiative.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2018

In fact, according to a 2017 report by Dell , 85 percent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t even been invented yet. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools and companies are partnering to prepare their students for a digitally driven workforce! Employable Skills and Real-World Solutions Grow from STEM. by Ryan Petersen.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 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 35 Edition). Twitter not your thing? Strong opinions may be weakly held. Like what you’ve read? .

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. “K–12 MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers can revolutionize the future of education. market reports mirror Smith’s enthusiasm for screencasting. A lot of companies are thinking through how students and teachers really would use this.”.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

No commentary this week (not for a lack of things to say, just time), but one quick update: TV news reports of school cyber incidents are quite telling: sometimes for what they report, sometimes for how they report, sometimes for what they omit. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition).

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

No commentary this week (not for a lack of things to say, just time), but one quick update: TV news reports of school cyber incidents are quite telling: sometimes for what they report, sometimes for how they report, sometimes for what they omit. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition).

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Tom Murray

JUNE 27, 2016

In a report entitled, “ Technology in Education: Global Trends, Universe Spend and Market Outlook , “ FutureSource consulting projected that edtech spending worldwide will hit $19 billion dollars by 2018, up from $13 billion when measured in 2013. Insights , EDU Twitter , EDU LinkedIn , YouTube and SlideShare.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Discuss with their local districts about what and how EdTech technologies and programs are used in their schools. Previously, Eli was a staff reporter for medical trade publication Frontline Medical News, where he experienced the impact of continuous education and evolving teaching methods through the medical lens. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage! MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about the top three elements of digital citizenship. Follow us on Twitter at @EdTech_K12 or the official conference Twitter account, @C oSN , and join the conversation using the hashtag #C oSN2019.

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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. Twitter: @llacrosse.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning tools such as Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom can help improve student engagement. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how to make your school's professional development count. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

4 Action Steps to Prepare New Teachers to Use Edtech. He can be found on Twitter @T4edtech and on his YouTube Channel Transformative Edtech. T4Edtech #edtech. Additionally, ISTE provides opportunities such as the Online Learning Academy and literature targeting new teachers, such as the 2020 publication.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 29, 2019

EdTech sat down with Adam Garry, director of education strategy for Dell EMC , to hear what his team has learned about the primary barriers to K–12 digital transformation and how schools can overcome them. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how superintendents can lead a digital transformation in their districts. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

With 81 percent of superintendents reporting that improving the academic performance of underprepared students is their biggest challenge , finding ways to bring in more qualified teachers is a priority. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2019

That disparity, known as the homework gap, is increasingly a concern for districts, according to 95 percent of IT leaders who responded to the Consortium for School Networking’s 2019 K-12 IT Leadership Survey Report. and Tracy Smith, assistant to the superintendent for operations at Parkland School District in Allentown, Pa. . by Wylie Wong.

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