eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Here’s a look at some of the top edtech the eSchool News editors saw at ISTELive 23: Acer America and the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) announced their alliance to help schools launch or expand their student esports program. state standards in science, social studies and English Language Arts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

In previous posts, I wrote about using social media in the classroom for instruction and to share ideas. Although not a social media platform, Zoom became a valuable tool in connecting grade-level groups of teachers at the district level. More on changes in education: Is Education Due for a Reset.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

Do you have any free project based EdTech tools that you love? My thoughts on a proposed social media policy for school employees (Part 2). Flawed, ideological, non-peer-reviewed studies should not rebut decades of anti-retention research. All of that to say, what would you use this time for? to do this important work.

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

MARCH 30, 2021

According to a study, higher social media addiction scores, more hours spent online, and identifying as male significantly predicted cyberbullying perpetration in adolescents. New research suggests that these increased hours spent online may be associated with cyberbullying behaviors.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2017

Today Richard Byrne @rmbyrne discusses the edtech tools he’s most excited about today. Richard Byrne is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. From video tools, creation tools, to app creation, you’ll hear lots of ideas.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

. — The vast majority of high school students are not financially literate but respond well to economics and personal finance courses that include digital tools in their curriculum, according to a new study by Project Tomorrow and Certell, creator of the Poptential family of free, award-winning social studies course packages.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. Let’s start by defining what a hashtag (#) is in the sense of social media. education, #edtech, #pedagogy, #teaching). Engage in an online book study or start your own.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

Companies with a vested interest in their products publish studies touting their applications. I tend to favor independent studies on technology use which take a more balanced approach. Rarely was I part of a conversation that considered the merits of a platform on student outcomes or incorporated data from independent studies.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2023

Public schools are online just as much as their students, it seems, with profiles across social media. For instance, it is increasingly recognized that predictive policing companies regularly collect and utilize public social media data.” It seems obvious how students would be affected by something like bullying.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 28, 2018

The EdTech industry continues to grow with new products. These edtech products are available to educators and school administrators. Here’s a complete list of must-try Edtech Resources and Technology Tools for Teachers: BOOK CREATOR. This app is perfect for social studies and history teachers. Insert video: [link].

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

hours on social media. In a Harvard Medical School study of 67,000 college students across more than 100 institutions, 1 out of 5 students surveyed said that they had thought about suicide. Teachers and administrators are hungry for effective ways to teach social and emotional learning,” says former U.S. A group of U.S.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. Benefit #4: Provides Instant Feedback for Teachers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Oklahoma City, OK —Students and teachers in classrooms across Oklahoma’s Millwood Public Schools (MPS) now have access to a host of dynamic digital resources supporting science and social studies instruction thanks to a new partnership with Discovery Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Edtech and Social Emotional Learning. Vicki: Yes, you can use Ed Tech and Social Emotional Learning! Have you seen some other edtech tools besides Minecraft that can have this kind of social emotional impact? That turned into a four-year research study in the classroom. Transcript for Episode 137.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Studies show that this largely unwanted national experiment in widespread distance education has not been very successful thus far, with schools across the US reporting rampant online absenteeism , and mounting frustration and discouragement among students, parents, and teachers alike. Use social media and class message boards.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. The top-down, one-size-fits-all, sit-and-get, hours-based accountability model for professional development that has reigned prevalent in districts for decades, according to recent research studies, simply a waste of time and money.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 17, 2018

Ensure the basics: Develop an entry-level edtech introductory course to ensure a formal and consistent level of technological understanding across the staff complement. Stay up to date: Many of the teachers will expect you to be bang up-to-date with all emerging edtech trends. You may even find this is one of your most popular courses.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

degree online and study successfully regardless of your current location. With so many options and tools available for study, it can be hard to know which ones are best for achieving excellence in remote learning. Are there any strategies for mastering difficult concepts while studying online?

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Curriculum is the what, education technology (aka edtech) is the how. Edtech Defined Recently I was asked to define edtech. Here is how I responded: "Education technology – or edtech – is the study and practice of effective teaching and learning processes and strategies that incorporate devices, apps, programs, and media.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place—has announced a host of exciting updates to the company’s award-winning services. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. 10 new learning games from Arcademics. Discovery, Inc.,

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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. If Not Now, When? It’s well-established that educational technology has a place in the lowest grades.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Economic and societal factors, such as mental health concerns over social media use, present significant challenges. Back in 2018, a study published in the British Journal of Education Technology revealed that AR can be especially useful for students studying complicated subject matter, improving their ability to focus.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In 2021, 3,446 high school students participated in a study about online civic reasoning. The study found that the students weren’t using critical thinking to evaluate what they were viewing online. Two-thirds were unable to distinguish news stories from ads on a popular website’s homepage. voter fraud.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the addition of new games, interactives, career resources and more to its award-winning K-12 learning platform, Discove ry Education Experience. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2016

During the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama and his team pioneered the use of social media as a powerful campaign tool. It’s easy to forget, given how commonplace the use of social media is today, that back in 2008. But Obama’s use of mobile devices and social media changed political campaigns forever.

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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. 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. 7th Grade Informational Writing: How is social media used in times of crisis?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The Edtech boom has led to improved results in student engagement and better understanding of difficult concepts. While some teachers are still grappling with the intricacies of EdTech, Gen Z kids are more than eager to welcome technology into the classroom. How Edtech can help. Here’s where Edtech comes into the picture.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn ways K–12 schools can better prevent phishing attacks. . Department of Homeland Security, which — through the National Initiative For Cybersecurity Careers and Studies — hosts cybersecurity-related resources for K–8 students and teachers. K–12 Schools Use Video to Teach Digital Citizenship.

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Neo LMS

JULY 16, 2020

If illiteracy makes social and professional inclusion difficult or impossible sometimes, the same goes for digital illiteracy. Compulsively engaging with social media, posting everything about their daily lives, or playing video games is not synonymous with digital literacy. On the contrary, it may do more harm than good.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader, today announced that the Spanish and English versions of Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education for K-8 and Biology students is now available for use in classrooms statewide. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. This research and more can be found here.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A few years ago I made a shift to becoming a more connected educator by leveraging the technology available through social media. Social Media. How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator. See some of the many weekly and monthly Twitter chats and topics to follow.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Let me hear from you on social media or in the comments if you have some awesome examples to share! Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media. Generative AI Use Case #5: AI in Curriculum Alignment and Document Accessbility: A Personal Case Study Bing Chat Enterprise is a game changer for schools.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how virtual and augmented reality has matured in the K–12 classroom. With virtual reality headsets, students are forced to interact with their studies by excluding all else, making the technology ideal for educators who work with kids who have varying levels of ADD/ADHD. .

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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). As a professor who studies technology integration in K-12 schools, I can say the answer is yes, but there are some critical caveats."

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School (HCPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Social Studies?Techbooks. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. . Currently, the company’s Social Studies Techbooks are used in middle school classrooms districtwide. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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