Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2017

I’ve come along way since then, moving from traditional library programming into the 21st century, with coding and robotics to match. I don’t expect all of them to grow up and become software developers, but I do want them to learn that the devices they hold in their hands are not magic but created and programed by someone like them.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The lack of computer science technology educators in middle schools continues to be a genuine crisis, especially considering the critical role of STEM education in preparing students for future careers. I’ve had conversations about how when you, when you talk about STEM subjects, that it is starting to kind of get younger and younger.

STEM 119

STEM Industry Assessment Outcomes 119

MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 18, 2018

MIND Research Institute (MIND) colleagues visited students at John Peterson Elementary in Huntington Beach, CA last week to join their Hour of Code event. Students got to hear from local people about their jobs in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and see their passion and excitement for the work they do.

STEM 53

STEM Learning Software Libraries 53

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Beginning in fall 2014, the students and teachers at Burbank Elementary School in Hayward, California, embarked on a new and ambitious program to integrate arts across the curriculum. Thirty-four elementary schools are contributing data to the district’s Project Daffodil, examining relationships between weather and plants.

Adobe 120

Adobe Education Tablets iPad 120

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

SplashLearn for Teachers and Schools – teachers can sign up for free and have access to the full SplashLearn content library. While SplashLearn hired me to review and write about their products for summer, teachers and administrators need to know that this incredible software is available for you to use in your classroom for free.

Learning 363

Learning Game-Based Learning Course Android 363

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 21, 2020

To that end, his company built a new software tool designed for classroom use and piloted it in five school districts — including the massive Clark County School District serving Las Vegas and its suburbs — in the 2019-20 school year. The software only counts active usage, not idle minutes. Credit: Daniel Clark/The Nevada Independent.

Khan Academy 133

Khan Academy Classroom Training Software 133

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 9, 2020

The problem stems from the fact that when schools closed in the spring, districts and educators selected their digital instructional solutions quickly, often with insufficient vetting and little-to-no district-wide consistency. And that two weeks was more time than many districts had. Related: What if public schools never reopen?

Broadband 140

Broadband Learning Accessibility Outcomes 140

Buncee

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

As I was walking the aisles searching for the hottest new trend, I came across a vendor who was explaining a new and different type of presentation software called Buncee. The software seemed similar to Microsoft presentation software. While the demonstration was interesting, it didn’t have that special spark I was looking for.

Flipped Classroom 28

Flipped Classroom Software Trends Social Media 28

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Most educators and students are not technology professionals and prefer classroom solutions that are simple to use and easily work with the various programs, software and other hardware which educators have grown accustomed to. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills.

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2016

Code, the language of our digital world, is used to build all the websites, computer software, and smartphone apps that benefit practically every industry and occupation. Students at DCPS’ Burrville Elementary School complete an Hour of Code session. said Cassandra Davenport, a technology coach at Powell Elementary School.

Microsoft 87

Microsoft Khan Academy Learning Company 87

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Software & Online 3DBEAR AR INNOVATOR PROGRAM ( 3dbear.io/product/ In addition, ABC Mouse has shared releases and updates for ABCmouse Mastering Math, Digital Library Experience, Standards-Aligned Collections, A New Teacher Experience, and the ABCmouse Ambassador Program. has joined the ENA family of companies. Illuminate 11.0

Tools 52

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 52

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2015

For a while now, schools have been slowly merging science and math lessons with visual arts as a way to add a hands-on component, and perhaps a dash of culture, to ordinary STEM curriculum. It won’t always be possible for STEM and art links to occur at the same point during the school year, and that’s OK. Take time to build momentum.

Kaplan 40

Kaplan STEM Software Secondary 40

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

As a teacher, you can get started with a library of 40 books as part of their free version – go to coolcatteacher.com/bookcreator to get started now. I am a self-proclaimed “tech nerd” and love to have my hands on all the latest and greatest products and software. This is great news! I love the camaraderie among other educators.

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Classroom Social Media Resources Company 373

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The Tulsa Public Schools district in Oklahoma deployed a range of tools to support ELL students, including boosting live translation capabilities and using language simplification software to support reading. Those efforts appear to have paid off. My organization works to close the gender gap in tech by teaching girls to code.

Accessibility 99

Accessibility Data System Survey 99

eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Museum educators deliver twenty-three STEM topics—including Sound, Weather & Climate, Physical Changes of Matter, and Force & Motion—to give elementary and middle school students direct experience with how things work in the physical world. About MathWorks MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software.

STEM 59

STEM Classroom Industry Analysis 59

Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The IBM Foundation has launched a free, online software to transform the way K-5 teachers prepare math lessons and help students learn. The software, called Teacher Advisor with Watson , uses Watson artificial intelligence technology to help teachers instantly find math resources. Take a look and sign up for free.

Software 134

Software Elementary STEM Academic Standards 134

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. This virtual conference will be hosted in Adobe Connect and registration is free for librarians and leaders of libraries.

Conference 53

Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 53

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Most educators and students are not technology professionals and prefer classroom solutions that are simple to use and easily work with the various programs, software and other hardware which educators have grown accustomed to. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 12, 2015

[link] [link] read and fill in Interactive PDFs on the Chromebook using the cloud-based reader "PDF Escape": [link]. v=PN8XY2Ouudk https://www.movenote.com/ Extensions for Google Chrome browser and Chrome OS Evernote Clearly [link] Evernote Web Clipper [link] Goo.gl

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Chromebook Google Edmodo Study 100

Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

In our interactive session for “ Makerspace in the Library: What it means for your Classroom ,” we really let our participants drive the learning. Zach Duensing, Nashville Public Library. Valerie Jopeck , Elementary Library Education Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA. Session Info. Maker Faire. Exhibition.

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Meeting Maker Movement Classroom Libraries 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The Library 2.011 worldwide virtual conference starts in just over a week! The Senate Education Committee began work this week sifting through the 800-some-odd-page reauthorization for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. November 2 - 4, all online, all free. of Text-Messaging at School A Big Step for Gesture-Based Learning?

Khan Academy 44

Khan Academy Education STEM Blackboard 44

Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 27, 2019

The field of Science, Technology, Engineering, ART and Math (STEM/STEAM) is at the heart of innovation, discovery and curiosity. The resources below will help you support your students by walking them through the steps of the Engineering Design Process and also helping them understand the importance of STEM and being a problem solver!

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Resources STEM Learning Digital Citizenship 284

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Makerspaces and maker culture have quickly become a favorite of STEAM advocates, and new research shows that makerspaces can be highly effective at helping elementary students develop skills such as critical thinking, design thinking, and problem solving. Related content: How to transform a library into a makerspace.

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STEM Outcomes Software Libraries 115

The Thinking Stick

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Port Townsend School District Website for the 2022 Salish Coast Elementary Children’s Film Festival. This year the Library/STEM program at Salish Coast Elementary hosted the 2022 SC Children’s Film Festival! ” [link]. They also have premium plans with educator discounts.

Chromebook 57

Chromebook Software Elementary iPad 57

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS The Library 2.011 worldwide virtual conference is almost here! Huge thanks to the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science , the founding sponsor of the conference. The bill will be a massive revisions to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. November 2 - 4, all online, all free.

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

After finishing her undergraduate degree, Rosen later returned to school and earned an associate degree in computing and information technology, going on to work as a programmer and software developer for companies including Summa Corporation, Citibank and Southwest Gas. It doesn’t work that way,” Saujani said at the event.

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STEM Policies Report Data 167

The Thinking Stick

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Port Townsend School District Website for the 2022 Salish Coast Elementary Children’s Film Festival. This year the Library/STEM program at Salish Coast Elementary hosted the 2022 SC Children’s Film Festival! ” [link] ptschools.org/sc-childrens- film-festival-22/home. link] educators/.

Chromebook 57

Chromebook Software Elementary iPad 57

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

The field of Science, Technology, Engineering, ART and Math (STEM/STEAM) is at the heart of innovation, discovery and curiosity. The resources below will help you support your students by walking them through the steps of the Engineering Design Process and also helping them understand the importance of STEM and being a problem solver!

Resources 195

Resources STEM Learning Digital Citizenship 195

techlearning

JULY 12, 2018

Workbench enables schools to implement Project Based Learning (PBL), STEM/STEAM, and Making into their curriculum. In August 2017, Workbench began its initial pilot phase with a multi-day Professional Development (PD) workshop for teachers from Wildwood Elementary/Middle School (formerly Lyndhurst Elementary/Middle School).

Future Ready 48

Future Ready Elementary Industry Education 48

MindShift

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

More than nine out of 10 districts polled said they were directing devices, software and professional development resources toward personalized learning. It’s the selling point of software programs, primarily in math, that are already found in millions of classrooms around the country. Personalized learning is the No.

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Personalized Learning Khan Academy Learning Software 34

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

It outlines innovative and interdisciplinary projects using social interaction media; offers creative strategies for producing media with elementary students and developing global education projects integrating media and health skills. Join us at [link] Zoom is a videoconferencing software and that’s our starting point. DIRECTIONS: 1.

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Secondary Conference Survey STEM 73

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. You can only do that if you know how to use technology, especially really fabulous software, which teachers who use technology know how to find. Vicki: And this is so important!

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Social Media Blended Learning Data Blackboard 242

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. Elementary Years ? Libraries and Librarians ? We have several sessions each day, with (lots) more coming ( and that could include you! ). A current list is below. Blended Learning ? Brain-based Learning ? Classroom 2.0 ? Connections

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Conference Learning OER Blended Learning 34

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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Libraries Social Media Handbook eBook 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

. — Laura Fischer , VP of Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, it is important for educators to help students develop 21st century skills, especially as more industries need STEM-focused employees. One way education is doing this is by offering CTE, even in the elementary grades.

EdTech 75

EdTech Learning Industry Data 75

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

The winners of this year’s Harold W McGraw Jr Prize in Education : Dr. Christine Cunningham, Founder and Director of Engineering is Elementary (EiE) at the Museum of Science; Dr. Sandy Shugart, President of Valencia College; and Chris Anderson, TED “curator.” Graduate students at American University have voted to unionize.

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Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

— Inside a high-ceilinged library at Northridge High School here, seniors are typing on 16-year-old laptops donated by a local Rotary Club. We’re doing everything we can,” says Mr. Norton, as the seniors in the library close their balky laptops and head to class. She uses a software program popular among architects and designers.

Laptops 40

Laptops Digital Divide Software Blended Learning 40