21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

As we think about our work in the past 2019-20 school year, we should reflect on the online learning that had occurred for those of us fortunate enough to have the necessary technology—both at our schools and in our students’ homes. Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection.

Blended Learning 192

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2020

Katie Crook, Newington Elementary School’s only ESOL teacher, didn’t hear back from many of the parents she texted early on, perhaps because of literacy issues. She’s been using Google Classroom, an online resource meant to help teachers manage students’ coursework, since September 2018. This story also appeared in PBS Newshour.

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Digital Divide Policies Resources Study 145

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

AIR works with local communities to address this detriment through an integrated development programs that provide low-cost refurbished computers with relevant open source educational software, support and teacher training directed at schools and community centers especially in less privileged areas where the digital divide is at its greatest.

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 53

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Zoom took the number one spot in mentions by teachers in 2020, at 60 percent, displacing 2018’s top mention, Google Classroom. There was Zoom, of course, but also Flipgrid, Bitmoji, Google Meet, Screencastify and Nearpod. Oh, don’t feel bad for Google Classroom. Popular educational apps. Accelerated?

EdTech 178

EdTech LMS Survey Classroom 178

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

On one of these towers, the Albemarle County schools have hung base stations that link to broadband internet beamed up from the roof of a nearby elementary school. Would 20 hours of one student logged into Google Classroom, or 20 students logged in for one hour, suffice? That’s a pretty amazing piece of self-directed learning.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 91

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Find STEM resources and projects with Google templates free to edit and use from the school I teach at here. Some recommended tools are 3D Paint (software), Google Draw, Draw and Tell iOS app , Sketch.io Students can create games and learn coding! Upper elementary to 12th grade will enjoy Code.org and Made With Code.

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Resources STEM Learning Digital Citizenship 195

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Dr. David R.

Learning 78

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 78

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

“I’m slightly wary of building a Google data profile of a young child,” says @ashleyrcarman @verge [link]. Tagged on: March 18, 2017 G Suite for Education Now Open for Personal Google Accounts, Outside Domains | Campus Technology → Raises privacy questions. " says Google Family Link manager Saurabh Sharma.

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Clifton was among 30 teachers around the country participating in a new effort, funded by the former CEO of Google, to encourage more teachers to conduct high-quality classroom research, from miniature randomized controlled trials to A/B tests, a type of split experiment often used by online retailers.

Classroom 136

Classroom Groups Comparison Study 136

MindShift

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

If you do a Google image search for “classroom,” you’ll mostly see one familiar scene: rows or groups of desks , with a spot at the front of the room for the teacher. Personalized learning is the No. Davis argues that educational software is no exception. And what proportion of the hype will be realized?

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Personalized Learning Khan Academy Learning Software 34

Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

And so for those who have never seen that, this was a portable camera that had a, I don’t remember how much video it could record, but it had a USB connector built in and some software that made it very easy to get that video online. I’m learning the methods of how to teach math to elementary students.

Professional Learning 59

Professional Learning Video Learning LMS 59

Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

And so for those who have never seen that, this was a portable camera that had a, I don’t remember how much video it could record, but it had a USB connector built in and some software that made it very easy to get that video online. I’m learning the methods of how to teach math to elementary students.

Professional Learning 52

Professional Learning Video Learning LMS 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Blended Learning ? Brain-based Learning ? Elementary Years ? Learning Coaching and Mentoring ? Learning Cultures ? Mindful Teaching and Learning ? Lifelong Learning ? Online Learning ? Remote Teaching and Learning ? Classroom 2.0 ? College Admissions ? Connections ? Creativity ?

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Conference Learning OER Blended Learning 34

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 10, 2017

“I am overwhelmed with joy for my students because I know now they each stand a better chance of being a successful student,” said Regina Trout, who teaches the second-year kindergarteners at Maple Hill Elementary School in Middletown. Google’s search engine serves up more of what you’ve clicked on in the past.

Trends 40

Trends Study Knewton Personalized Learning 40

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. Typically, there is a teacher-led station, an online station, and an offline station. To be considered a blended learning model, at least one station must be an online learning station. The Benefits of the Station Rotation Model.

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Blended Learning Secondary Chromebook Groups 510

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

In tiny Foster, Rhode Island, teachers at Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School use high-tech methods to teach a largely rural, off-the-grid population. Down Route 6, not far from the Shady Acres Restaurant and Dairy, is Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School. Tammy Kim, for The Hechinger Report. PROVIDENCE, R.I.

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Personalized Learning Learning Chromebook Elementary 98

Hack Education

MAY 18, 2018

Via EdScoop : “ Google adds new terms to comply with Connecticut student data privacy laws.” “Free College” Via Edsurge : “For Free Community College , Online Learning Isn’t Always Part of the Recipe for Success.” State and Local) Education Politics. ” Testing.

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Education Company MOOC Report 49

Graphite Blog

APRIL 27, 2020

Launched in 2013 to connect remote office workers, Zoom is now one of the go-to platforms for online learning. Zoom's simple setup, ability to accommodate 100 participants at once, and low cost make it a popular option for distance learning programs. Zoom is a video-chatting tool similar to Skype and Google Hangouts.

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Meeting Video Groups Digital Citizenship 98

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Online education pioneer Tony Bates asks “ What is online learning ?” ” Via NBC News : “How to Thrive: Arianna Huffington Launches E-Learning Series.” ” Google announces more updates to its pseudo-LMS, Google Classroom.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ New York to Shorten Standardized Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Facebook , an Online Learning Platform?” ” Via Edsurge : “Now Any Organization Can Create Content for LinkedIn Learning.” Upgrades and Downgrades.

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Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

” Via Education Week : “For Online Schools , Unique Challenges in Serving Transgender Students.” ” “Whatever happened to the promise of online learning ?” “How can online learning help Canadian colleges meet the challenges ahead?” ” asks WonkHE. IP concerns.

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Education Facebook Company Report 45

Hack Education

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Via The New York Times : “How Google Protected Andy Rubin , the ‘Father of Android ’ ” “Google could have fired Mr. Rubin and paid him little to nothing on the way out. Remember: the biases of engineers and managers get baked into the software you use. Enjoy your Google for Education products !

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Education Khan Academy Company MOOC 60

Hack Education

DECEMBER 8, 2016

million in charges from a Minnesota company over a software system that repeatedly failed during mandatory statewide elementary school testing.” ” Via Edsurge : “ Online Learning Consortium Releases New Scorecards to Evaluate Digital Classes.” college testing scam , to be deported.”

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Education Report E-rate Company 40