eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key points: Digital learning tools must engage students in modern ways How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation For more on digital classrooms, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Today’s kids are built differently.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2017

Today Richard Byrne @rmbyrne discusses the edtech tools he’s most excited about today. From video tools, creation tools, to app creation, you’ll hear lots of ideas. This episode, blog, and webinar are sponsored by Bloomz , my favorite tool for parent communication. Blogging and creation tools.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 24, 2019

Quick Take: Explore some of the myths surrounding the use of video learning in school and the truth behind the benefits of educational videos. Myth #1: Video is passive learning. Myth #2: Video is time-consuming. Myth #3: Video require steep learning curves. Myth #4: Video vs intellectual property.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2019

While we’ve come a long way from the “grasping at straws” syndrome, educators continue to ponder the worth of many educational technology (edtech) products and struggle with the best and most efficient means of choosing these products. So how does a teacher find new edtech products suitable for their classroom and determine their value?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

From Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, retired teacher and education consultant, Christian Miraglia: Instagram: A Student Vehicle for Social Change. Here, the focus is how students use social media to advance their causes and concerns. IGTV – long-form videos which can be categorized.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2018

With web tools, students can layout their writings, pick from hundreds of cool fonts, and add their own images or choose from a library of stock images. Some web tools allow students to embed video and audio. Below I’ve listed some free educational web tools for creating a class ezine. Class Magazine.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

8 Tips to Strengthen Parent Involvement With Digital Tools. Pearson offers eight points that specify how digital tools can improve parent engagement: . SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Bring Parents In Through Video Conferencing. Take Advantage of Social Media.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Collaboration tools allow students to interact with their favorite authors.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. Some teachers would post videos of their lessons so that a viewer could see the instruction taking place. T4Edtech #edtech.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

This includes tech tips, website/app reviews, tech-in-ed pedagogy, how-tos, videos, and more. Edtech Reviews. K-12 Digital Tools. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Lesson plans. If you’ve just arrived at Ask a Tech Teacher, start here.

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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. Below are some of the changes that took place at her site.

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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. Preview an advance copy of the book at bit.ly/SoniasDigitalWorldARC.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

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. Ensure that your internet connection is capable of supporting video streaming, downloading large files and other activities necessary for online classes.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 21, 2018

Mission – Improve a tool or invention you currently use to make people’s lives easier then produce a short television commercial selling your product to your intended audience. Then turn a version of this list into a rubric for students to evaluate their peers’ video commercials and for you to evaluate their projects.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

While not new in any sense, digital tools continue to play an immense role as they are constantly evolving. By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 24, 2018

As I wrote previously, digital tools can support and enhance discussion among learners and adults. Backchannels or back-channeling is common at conferences where attendees use tools like Twitter to discuss the various presentations in near real time. It can also take conversations to new levels of interactivity and expression.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 29, 2018

These are critical skills needed for learners surrounded by technology, which is the focus of my new book, Hacking Digital Learning with Edtech Missions. One of my favorite projects is the problem solution essay and video. Students were asked to outline a few steps for their solutions just like in Neistat’s video.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Arkansas’ LISA Academy public charter school district today announced the renewal of its partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place.

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Kyle Pace

JUNE 7, 2017

One thing that I think summer is great for in terms of professional learning is investing the time to better understand how you can use social media as an educator. Social media can be used as a great communication tool for a district, school, or a classroom. Ah, the power of video. Google+ Communities.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. The service’s built-in tools—including IRIS TM, a first-of-its-kind color and light gauge—make for quick and accurate measurements.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 21, 2018

Mission – Improve a tool or invention you currently use to make people’s lives easier then produce a short television commercial selling your product to your intended audience. Then turn a version of this list into a rubric for students to evaluate their peers’ video commercials and for you to evaluate their projects.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

Adobe Spark gives students and teachers user-friendly tools to make and share videos, web pages and social media posts. Looking for a new #K12 classroom tool? video type. ISTE 2019: Adobe Spark Makes It Easy to Create and Collaborate. amy.burroughs_26341. Mon, 06/24/2019 - 18:34. Tweet text. 1268137683.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

I do a Substack called The AI School Librarian that gives examples of good tools and how to use them in schools and libraries. AI in Education – My EdTech Life Podcast Helen Maddox says that she's found the AI podcast episodes on @ MyEdTechLife hosted by Fonz Mendoza to be helpful. He demonstrated Runway 2 which does this.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As an edtech blogger with years of experience in reviewing apps, I’ve had the opportunity to explore a wide array of tools designed to enhance creativity and productivity in the realm of education. Among these, video editing apps have stood out as vital tools for both educators and students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 12, 2023

I recently stumbled upon Presentory, an AI-powered presentation tool, and let me tell you—I’m downright impressed. Based on my first interaction with the tool, I believe Presentory has the potential to revolutionize how you teach, learn, and share knowledge, thanks to its AI capabilities. It’s super accessible.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Listen to This Post I’ll also be sharing more resources this week on my blog, podcast, and social media accounts and in my newsletter. International Educator Shared Resources Google Doc Google has given Google Hangouts meet premium through July 1 which gives you a way to meet with your students and add video.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Today Jarrod Robinson @mrrobbo gives us the apps, tools, and mindset to rock physical education class. BAM Video Delay. Transcript of episode 70 5 Simple Ways to Improve Physical Education w/ #Edtech with Jarrod Robinson the PE Geek. The very first thing that you might consider using is utilizing a video delay tool.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2016

And most of all, technology has invaded the classroom in the form of equipment, tools and video educational lessons. . In most cases, parents have welcomed this new leaning phenomenon known as EdTech. Not all parents are convinced about the benefits of EdTech, however. Long instructional lectures by teachers are rare.

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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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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Where traditionally, these are good options and ones that are still being used today, there is one option that many EdTech Brands overlook. How Should EdTech Companies Treat Instructional Coaches? How can Edtech companies support Instructional Coaches? If Coaches are using your tool in the classroom, they need support.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Students across Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) will add new, high-quality learning resources to their digital book bags this Fall thanks to a new partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Well, in addition to the statistics that say we can't, AI is being built into all of the tools around us. Let me hear from you on social media or in the comments if you have some awesome examples to share! While ChatGPT is the most talked-about tool, and rightly so, generative features are being built into every tool we use.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

My goal is to try to make it a little easier with some simple to use tips on how to leverage free tools. If the plan is to just “deliver” content though video, this constitutes no real difference from direct instruction in the classroom. ThingLink could be used to curate content (text, video, images). In this case, less is more.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

From increased anxiety and depression related to unhealthy usage of social media , to our students’ decreased attention spans , it’s time to take a “less is more” approach. Far too many distance learning discussions in the spring began with identifying digital tools. That may seem counterintuitive.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Without barriers in place, our students may see text, images or inappropriate videos for their age. An internet search can bring up videos, message boards, blogs or social media posts with toxic messaging. . An internet search can bring up videos, message boards, blogs or social media posts with toxic messaging. .

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

The lesson plans include slides, videos, handouts and quizzes. PBS Learning Media videos PBS Learning has a video series for middle school and high school students called “Above the Noise.” You can also assign the videos directly to Google Classroom. They are also available in English or Spanish.

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