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How Upgraded Technology Supports Teachers in the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

As a sixth grade English language arts teacher at Aldine Independent School District in Texas, I use technology from bell to bell. For the 2021-2022 school year, Aldine ISD provided every educator in the district with devices. Technology isn’t going

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CoSN2022: Technology Supports Accessible and Inclusive Learning

EdTech Magazine

Getting technology into the hands of all K–12 students was the first step. With a focus on closing the digital divide, school districts are now working toward making the provided technology equitable. Having devices only furthers education when students can access learning.

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How AI technologies support school safety

eSchool News

The challenge with schools is that, from a safety perspective, educational institutions were already under siege. Fortunately, there are many ways that technology can help in this area. The COVID pandemic has changed much about how we live and how we work.

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SCALE-UP Classroom Technology: Supporting The Learning Environment

ViewSonic Education

Despite the dramatic impact technology has had on education, many classroom structures and teaching methods haven’t changed much over the years. The education industry has often evolved slowly when it comes to major change and innovation. SCALE-UP is turning many aspects of the traditional classroom upside-down, including how technology is used. Innovation in Education. Technology in the SCALE-UP Classroom.

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How Technology Supports English Learners in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

As the number of English language learners in today’s classrooms continues to grow, educators must consider new ways to facilitate their learning. They currently make up 10 percent of the total public school enrollment, according to research by the National Center for Education Statistics. Yet some schools across the country still struggle to support ELL students and address their specific learning needs.

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How Technology Supports English Learners in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

As the number of English language learners in today’s classrooms continues to grow, educators must consider new ways to facilitate their learning. They currently make up 10 percent of the total public school enrollment, according to research by the National Center for Education Statistics. Yet some schools across the country still struggle to support ELL students and address their specific learning needs.

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How Technology Supports English Learners in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

As the number of English language learners in today’s classrooms continues to grow, educators must consider new ways to facilitate their learning. They currently make up 10 percent of the total public school enrollment, according to research by the National Center for Education Statistics. Yet some schools across the country still struggle to support ELL students and address their specific learning needs.

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How Technology Supports English Learners in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

As the number of English language learners in today’s classrooms continues to grow, educators must consider new ways to facilitate their learning. They currently make up 10 percent of the total public school enrollment, according to research by the National Center for Education Statistics. Yet some schools across the country still struggle to support ELL students and address their specific learning needs.

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Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

In this post I would like to introduce you to way that you can ensure the standards are amplified, and not ignored, by the integration of educational technology. Check out this wonderful magazine for some great K12 educational articles, I will be presenting at Alan November’s BLC in Boston in July. They include; One-Half Day PBL Splash, Full Day PBL Starter; and a One-Half Day Technology Workshop dedicated to amplifying standards and process using Technology.

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Getting the Most Out of Your District Technology Support Staff

Edsurge

Integrating technology into your classroom can be overwhelming at first—especially navigating the different resources and district technology support staff that are available to you. Below, we dive into three potential resources and their intended purpose, so you can keep classroom devices working and redefine the way you approach your curriculum with the use of technology. Ask for one-on-one support. Education Technology Technology Tips Technology in School

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Q&A: Chesterfield County Schools CTO says Technology Plays Central Role in Education

EdTech Magazine

But achieving a 21st century pedagogy requires technology that’s ready to take center stage. EdTech spoke with Tim Tillman, CTO and CISO for Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia, about how technology leaders can transform their approach to support a truly modern education.

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AI in Education: 5 Ways it Can Assist Teachers

ViewSonic Education

The role of AI in education is coming into sharper focus in recent times, as a growing number of schools and other academic institutions are beginning to understand its many potential benefits. AI in Education: What is Artificial Intelligence? Examples of AI in Everyday Technology.

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Tips for Transforming Educational Technology through Professional Development and Training

EdTech Magazine

By Mike Patterson Teachers say they lack proper technology support, but schools can turn the tables on inadequate training programs using these best practices. Classroom Curriculum Management Training

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How Technology Can Help Deepen Students’ Learning

EdNews Daily

One of our primary responsibilities as modern educators is to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills so they’ll be able to adapt to the future labor market, which will include jobs that haven’t even been conceived of yet. Fortunately, technology tools can provide support for each stage. Technology-Supported Surface-Level Learning. Technology-Supported Transfer of Learning. Technology-Support Deep Learning.

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OPINION: Some warning flags for those embracing personalized learning powered by education technology

The Hechinger Report

Personalized education was already big pre-pandemic, but home schooling and digital instruction made more parents and teachers embrace the idea. Personalized education proponents rightly argue that teaching to the average is an outdated and impossible target given the complexity of learning.

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Importance of Assistive Technology

N2Y

For many students with disabilities, assistive technology (AT) is critically important in removing barriers to mobility, communication, socialization, and learning. Legislation ensuring greater access to, and availability of, assistive technology.

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The role of technology in the PYP

EdTech4Beginners

This post will outline the aims of the PYP (the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate) and the role that technology plays in helping teachers and students to achieve those goals. The role of technology is not significantly different to non-IB schools, so the ideas of good practice outlined below will also apply to other educational settings. What does the PYP say about technology? Technology has made these things possible for all teachers.

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Technology Makes or Breaks Esports Programs

EdTech Magazine

Technology Makes or Breaks Esports Programs. MORE FROM EDTECH: See why educators embrace the benefits of esports. Esports Equipment Can Support Other School Initiatives. In competitive gaming, milliseconds matter , and the technology supporting students can make or break an esports venture. My team has helped dozens of K–12 and higher education institutions set up similar projects and esports arenas. amy.burroughs_26341. Thu, 01/17/2019 - 13:47.

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?Anticipating and Addressing Challenges With Technology in Developmental Education

Edsurge

Colleges and universities in the United States are increasingly integrating technology into developmental education programs, which are designed to bring underprepared students up to college level. The uptick in tools used to address challenges with developmental education arrives both in response to state policy mandates as well as institutions’ own desire to improve student outcomes and conserve resources. Student support technology supports students’ academic performance.

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21 education technology recommendations for 2016

eSchool News

The new National Education Technology Plan offers a vision and roadmap for technology-supported learning. A new federal National Education Technology Plan reveals 21 recommendations for policymakers, administrators, teachers and teacher preparation professionals. Education Department released on Dec. Next page: The 21 technology recommendations.

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Integrating technology

Learning with 'e's

I designed the series with teachers in mind, especially those who have been compelled by the recent crisis to migrate all of their teaching to online and technology supported education.

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5 Technology Workflows Your School Needs

Vizor

Reading Time: 4 minutes As schools order Chromebooks to include in their curriculums, it’s important that schools are ready to implement new technology workflows. Therefore, in this blog, we are going to review 5 technology workflows your school needs before getting Chromebooks.

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21 education technology recommendations for 2016

eSchool News

The new National Education Technology Plan offers a vision and roadmap for technology-supported learning. A new federal National Education Technology Plan reveals 21 recommendations for policymakers, administrators, teachers and teacher preparation professionals. Education Department released on Dec. Next page: The 21 technology recommendations.

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Two Models for Leveling Up How You Integrate Technology and Teaching

EdNews Daily

A 2019 Common Sense survey found that only four out of every 10 teachers consider the professional development that they received on the use of technology in the classroom to be effective. Fortunately, there are two models that can help teachers effectively transition into sophisticated, student-centered technology use that transforms learning in their classrooms: the SAMR model and the TPACK model. At this level, teachers are redesigning tasks via technology.

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In an Extremely Challenging Year, Innovative STEM Educators Shine to Win 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards

eSchool News

Each winning high school and college-level educator awarded cash and technology prizes valued at $5,500 for their creative use of data-collection technology. The 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award winners include: Category: High School.

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Differentiating Instruction with Technology

EdTechTeacher

As educators, we innately know that our students bring different learner profiles to our classrooms. To be successful in creating different avenues to acquire content, analyze, problem solve, and synthesize ideas, educators need to be armed with tools and strategies to take on the unique challenges inherent in the diversity of today’s classrooms. Effective use of technology can help teachers transform their classrooms and customize curriculum to meet student needs.

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Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning: Five Ideas to Consider

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Welcome to this first in a series of posts devoted to student centered learning in the technology enhanced classroom. This classroom might be 1 to 1, or might be using technology to leverage student centered learning. I have five powerful ideas on facilitating student centered learning with technology in this post. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s.

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Using assistive technology district-wide to improve reading achievement

eSchool News

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district–one of the largest in the United States–are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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Part 5…Beyond the Shine : Supporting Technology with the SAMR Model plus Ten Great Resource Sites

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Welcome to a series of posts that are dedicated to going beyond the shine of technology by examining ways to use digital tools to engage students in real learning. In this fifth post you will discover how careful examination of the verbs in a standard can help you find resources to assist in proper technology integration. Be on the lookout for future posts entitled the ABC’s of PBL and Deeper Learning and also 40 great education sites to discover in 2015.

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Teacher Self-Reflection is Hard. Here’s How Technology Can Help

Edthena

Thinking constructively about their own teaching practices is key to educators continuously improving that practice. Luckily, technology can make the self-reflection process easier for teachers to effectively improve their teaching practices.

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Technology’s Role in Putting Learning Science Research To Work

Digital Promise

Digital tools, such as mobile apps and educational games, are the newest additions to the teacher’s toolbox. When used appropriately, these tools can help educators create learning environments that incorporate key research-backed principles shown to underlie effective learning in the following ways: Supporting personalized, differentiated and self-paced learning. Digital curriculum offers videos, games, and simulations that support multiple ways to learn new material.

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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms

The CoolCatTeacher

Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science? So one of the things I try to do is give the students the technology that takes their ideas and enhances them for them, just in their everyday conversation. Is technology a distraction? Can we have a fifth idea for technology and science? Leah is a 20-year veteran educator.

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New and emerging technologies

Learning with 'e's

The video below is the result of that interview, in which I answer questions such as: what emerging technology trends have the greatest potential for learning? What tips you you have for people wanting to invest in emerging technology? and should we be waiting until our learners adopt new technology or should we be leading the way as learning providers? As you might expect, smart mobile technologies, personal learning environments and social learning feature prominently.

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Technology Use Is A Right, Not A Privilege

The Innovative Educator

Some traditional educators may still view student access to technology as a privilege, but it is not. Today, technology is necessary for learning to be accessible, real, and relevant in the modern world. The college, careers, and citizenship for which our students need to be prepared require the use of technology. Instead educators must know how to empower students to understand how to use technology as a tool of engagement to support real learning.

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Technology and Capstone Courses

Dr. Shannon Doak

In the Guide to Capstone Education from the National Capstone Consortium there are a series of questions posed about technology and the role it should, could or might possibly play in a capstone course. It is important to note that capstone courses intrinsically vary from school to school, however, capstone as an inquiry-based process or one that is driven by student passions often rely on or use technology as a part of planning, design, and implementation.

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Learning Technologies and Creativity in the Classroom

GoConqr

If newer technologies can foster creativity in students then educators must seriously think about how they can incorporate them into their classroom teaching strategies. If this imbalance isn’t a cause for concern among educators, it should be. When students don’t feel engaged, their education suffers. Technology supports creativity because it is a medium that requires interaction, unlike the one-way participation of an activity such as watching TV.

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Storytelling with technology

Learning with 'e's

It's important we listen to the student voice - educators are foolish if they don't. Recently I said goodbye to another year group of my primary education students who will be teaching in their own classrooms come September. Before they left the university for the last time, I persuaded three - Kate, Becca and Ryan - to speak out one more time about their views on technology supported learning.

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#40years of educational technology: The moving image

Learning with 'e's

When I first started working in educational technology 40 years ago , the discipline was very new and none of us really knew where we were headed with it, but it was advancing rapidly. You could say we were pioneers in the field of technology supported learning. The technology we used was fairly simple, and we were still years away from networked computers, personal technologies and the Web. Perhaps the pedagogy for educational TV had yet to be developed.

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What Does ‘Innovation’ Mean in Early Education? Here’s How Government Leaders Answer.

Edsurge

Department of Education hosted its annual ED Games Expo. It’s not just technology,” she said, echoing a point made by others throughout the day. Bergeron noted that at the center of early education is the children and the instruction they receive. WASHINGTON, D.C. —

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#40years of educational technology: The moving image

Learning with 'e's

When I first started working in educational technology 40 years ago , the discipline was very new and none of us really knew where we were headed with it, but it was advancing rapidly. You could say we were pioneers in the field of technology supported learning. The technology we used was fairly simple, and we were still years away from networked computers, personal technologies and the Web. Perhaps the pedagogy for educational TV had yet to be developed.

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Where Does Personalized Learning End and Special Education Begin?

Edsurge

Dually certified in special education and English Language Arts, I teach an ELA inclusion class to 11th and 12th graders, which means I serve students with and without Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in the same setting. A core element of my job has always been to consider how I can tailor instruction to meet the needs of each student—that’s the crux of special education. I’d like to see special education take a front seat in conversations about personalized learning.

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3 Questions That Still Boggle Educators, Technologists and Researchers

Edsurge

How can educators, technologists and academic researchers—three groups that don’t often convene—shape new ways to assess teachers and students? That was one of many questions posed at CRESST CON , an annual conference for those working at the intersection of education, technology and research. How do we invest in education? Total spending on K-12 education amounted to $613.6 So why are so few dollars spent on education research?

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IaaS Offers Critical Agility, Scale and Innovation for School Districts

EdTech Magazine

Last spring’s rapid shift to remote learning may have taken many education IT teams by surprise, but the technology supporting this shift has been gaining steam for years.

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