Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

But she’s probably best known as founder of the Edcamp Foundation, which helps teachers run free, grassroots professional-development workshops. There is something I learned about the power of play when I was an educator and when I was a school leader that has never left me,” says Swanson. “I Pull Learning'.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic unearthed many harsh realities for education across the globe. Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard. Just putting a device in kids' hands and expecting learning miracles to materialize is wishful thinking at best.

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More Verbs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Recently a new piece of “Concept Draft” legislation popped up: LD 137: An Act To Make the Maine Learning Technology Initiative More Cost-effective. The first misunderstanding is that MLTI simply buys a laptop or tablet for each student. In so many ways it represents what people don’t understand about MLTI.

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edWeb.net

MAY 4, 2022

Providing Education and Support Services. In Fayette County Public Schools, there are family engagement coordinators in every school, and those coordinators played a similar role in providing laptops, hot spots, books, and food during the pandemic. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Join the Community. Leadership 3.0

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

ASCD intends to add AI functionality to Witsby, their new professional learning and credentialing platform featuring ASCD’s content. And then there are the AI advocates at Merlyn Mind, who announced the launch of a suite of large language models (LLMs) specifically tailored for the education sector under an open-source license.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2019

Edtech conferences are a great opportunity for everyone activating in the education sector to connect and network with fellow like-minded people and take the pulse of the industry. Besides packing your bags, laptops, agendas and passports, you should do what you’re always expecting your students to do — your pre conference homework: 1.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

San Antonio’s district has received $100 million over the past three years, which it used to boost staffing and help combat pandemic-related learning loss. Given that schools were forced into online learning, many districts used those funds to invest in edtech—in hardware like laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots but also in edtech software.

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More Verbs

MARCH 18, 2016

The true value of laptops and tablets in schools is not learning to use the technology, but rather using the technology to learn. The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI ) have been in place since 2002 and has certainly helped close the Digital Access Divide in Maine. Click here for more information.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels. Superintendent Scott Rocco provided me with a great opportunity to not only work with teachers in his district, but to also push me outside my comfort zone, which has always been secondary education.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Influential educators Shaelynn Farnsworth and Steven W. From Shaelynn - In 2008, the district I worked in adopted a 1:1 Laptop Initiative. Through this initiative, every student and staff member in grades 9-12 were given a laptop. Through this initiative, every student and staff member in grades 9-12 were given a laptop.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 3, 2018

-New Collaboration Introduces Unique Combination of Dynamic Digital Content and Targeted Professional Learning to Chilean Schools- Silver Spring, Md. The professional development component of this initiative began during a special, three day event in Santiago that occured from the 1of October through the 3of October.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2017

At The Shipley School, we’ve embraced how technology can aid in the learning process for all of our students, particularly in our Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) classrooms. Long before our students had laptops in hand, we began working with our Middle School and Upper School teachers. Training for Teachers.

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Laptops Classroom Training Professional Learning 84

Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

In America ,” former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan often says, “ your zip code or your socioeconomic status should never determine the quality of your education. Districts looking for long term sustainability by purchasing high quality devices at an affordable cost should take a hard look at both laptops and tablets for solutions.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2020

For those working in education, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink how we engage with young people. As the pandemic unfolded, our team at SMASH, a nationwide summer residential program for STEM education serving students of color, had to move an established, 17-year program into a virtual learning environment.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2018

As I sat at a giant table with 15 colleagues pondering how to make professional learning more personal for our teachers, my eyes drifted to my screen. What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning? What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning?”

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

The reason educators like Fallon and Darvasi are taking to games is because they engage students and teach many of the same skills students need to learn anyway. This format enabled all students to read fluently at their level (including special education students) and expanded student roles beyond reader.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. Change happens so quickly in education. meghan.bogardu….

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 6, 2020

What does this mean for teaching and learning? How do we, as educators, stay connected with our students and families? As reopening guidelines remain varied and in seemingly permanent flux, we must remember that children across the country simply haven’t experienced consistent online teaching and learning.

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Edthena

APRIL 2, 2019

If a teacher is using a laptop like a Chromebook to record a lesson , the computer lid acts as the stabilizer. Email sales@edthena.com to see if we can help you meet your professional learning goals. No matter what device a teacher is using to record classroom video, it needs to be firmly planted on a surface to capture video.

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EdTechTeacher

JULY 31, 2020

Do students and teachers have access to mobile devices or school-issued laptops? Establishing a common culture and vision With the future being so uncertain, schools will need to think through multiple options for providing an education to students and helping teachers fulfill their roles as educators. – Hardware.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

For the last seven months of 2020, school districts have gone through extreme changes regarding how learning is happening in a pandemic-induced educational environment. Digital Learning During the Pandemic. The Speak Up data revealed an increase in students’ access to mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Inclusion is about being proactive in identifying the barriers learners encounter in attempting to access opportunities for quality education, and then removing those barriers. It is about meeting the needs of all children to ensure they get a quality education and have the opportunity to reach their potential.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 29, 2015

This post originally appeared on Physician Assistant Education Association’s blog. pen vs. laptop) or calling into question what may be the best note-taking system, what if we approach the concept by identifying what is best for individual students? An Educational Technology Course for Educators.

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edWeb.net

JULY 2, 2020

When Project Tomorrow surveyed students in 2015 about what they envision schools will look like in 2020, one student described school as being the place where there would be more educational videos, online class discussions, online games, and texting between teachers and students. Everyone would have their tablet or laptop.

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edWeb.net

JULY 19, 2022

To further expand upon the collaborative nature of the smart boards, Gloria Marchus, Educational Technology Consultant for Samsung, shared that when she taught high school English, she would use her board for creative writing prompts, enabling the kids to see the work of their classmates.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Across the globe educators just wrapped up celebrating Connected Educators Month. During October the focus was on helping all educators, everywhere, understand the importance of being connected to one another and an examination of all the ways to make that happen. Being a Connected Educator is a mindset.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

If you are a Google for Education school, combining these two remote learning tools makes a lot of sense. Anonymous users, or users not signed in to a Google Account, will not be able to join meetings organized by G Suite for Education users. Learn more. 6 hours of professional learning credit. Self-paced.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Brook Avenue Elementary School in Waco, Texas has been in the papers before, but not for shiny new laptops or flexible classrooms. However, school leaders Sarah Pedrotti and Jessica Torres are on a mission to flip the failure narrative and rebrand their school by motivating their teachers through personalized professional development.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2018

The theme was personalized learning and heading into the conference I anticipated gaining a broader view of technology products promising to provide adaptive learning experiences for all students.

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Edthena

JUNE 16, 2021

Educators know that June is a special time. Read on for more about why end-of-year reflections are an educator’s best friend and how to conduct one yourself this year. Looking at student data, a teacher can often name what students have and haven’t learned. June is often a whirlwind of tasks and emotions for educators.

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Coaching is commonly thought about in terms of sports, but coaching in the education setting has become increasingly popular. This can be a laptop computer, a chromebook, an iPad, or even just your cell phone (though something more conducive to complex work is encouraged). Tool #6: A Professional Learning Network.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2015

Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) is transforming the way instructional planning, digital resources, and technology are leveraged to deliver their vision that all students will be empowered to learn through technology and 21st century skills: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical thinking. Intel Inside ®. Sponsored by:

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Fractus Learning

MAY 24, 2016

With the widespread introduction of laptops and tablets into the classroom, the digitization of primary education is rapidly expanding across the United States, making access to quality education materials easier and more flexible than ever before. But the switch to digital can come at a relatively high cost.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

As Dr. Monte Tatom, Associate Professor of Education at Freed-Hardeman University, TN, explained in his edWebinar, “ How to Survive Live Streaming and Podcasting in Your Classes,” it’s fairly easy for teachers to start. Moreover, he’s also seen many educators use the technology for professional development. About the Presenter.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 18, 2021

In this episode and post, Pam Hubler, a Shake Up Learning Trainer, will share 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet. Related: Google Workspace for Education and Other Updates You Need to Know. Education users can find the Host controls button next to the activities panel. The NEW Google Meet Interface.

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Meeting Google Video Blended Learning 101

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a similar way, a laptop or cell phone can be used to translate during a parent-teacher conference, and if there’s a meeting with a group of parents who speak different languages, they can all use cell phones or other devices to see or hear what is being said in their native language. This edWebinar was sponsored by Microsoft Education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

With new feature from Participate Learning, educators have free, online space for collaboration around lesson plans and more. With Participate Learning’s Collections, teachers can find and curate educational websites, apps and videos for improving student outcomes and place these in a digital folder.

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