Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2018

In 2017 Facebook claimed more than 4 million companies advertise on its platform, and more than 500,000 companies advertise on Instagram. There is a digital skills gap, and we hope to be apart of decreasing that digital skills gap,” says Parisa Zagat, policy programs manager at Facebook, in an interview with EdSurge.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Take the course, Designing for Online Learning which is free. Join the Facebook group Temporary School Closure Support – many helpful conversations are in there. Free tools for schools dealing with coronavirus – This list is being updated continually. Today it is free.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 1, 2020

This template was created with ideas and resources shared in an awesome Facebook group I joined, Bitmoji Craze for Educators. Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2021

You can increase online privacy and safety for your child by implementing specific techniques and tools. When it comes to keeping your child safe, it’s important that you take additional measures and spend some time learning online safety tips. Data encrypting tools encrypt your data in different forms.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 2, 2020

The post Online Teaching Best Practices, Tips, and Tools – SULS065 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Online teaching is DIFFERENT! Let’s prepare for the new normal with some online teaching best practices, tips, and tools. Online Teaching Best Practices, Tips, and Tools.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 3, 2012

Image Source It is our professional opinion that you get your child off Facebook. But is asking parents to get their children off of Facebook the answer? Here are some possible outcomes I envision: A tool has been removed, but the underlying behavior patterns have not been dealt with. Not to mention online games and chat rooms.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Volunteer Facebook engineers helped a district create something truly personal. Working with a small group of volunteer engineers from Facebook, headquartered only a few miles away, Summit became one of few U.S. Brown: There wasn’t a tool or platform that could do everything we wanted to do, quite frankly.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Here are five of the ways that I have engaged in professional learning that work well with a schedule and that are available without so many constraints on time or place. Although I was quite resistant to create a Facebook or a Twitter account, once I did, my Professional Learning Network (PLN) has continued to grow.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 21, 2015

Wonder is a new search tool that goes beyond just searching the internet. Wonder has built a research network of librarians and experienced researchers to help students search the web for high-quality sources, and to encourage curiosity in online learning. You can sign in with Facebook, Twitter, or email and it''s free to use.

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Neo LMS

MAY 12, 2020

While this sudden turn of events has caused much anxiety for both teachers and learners, there have been valuable lessons learned about how we can leverage technology to benefit education. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning. Read more: 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. What’s next?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

I’ve been collaborating globally since 2006 and have created more than 30 global collaborative projects in that time, co-winning the ISTE Online learning award with that first project in 2006. If you teach children in the 7- to 11-year-old range, Empatico is a free tool that you should check out now. All opinions are my own.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 19, 2024

I saw what my daughter and her friends were doing on Facebook and immediately saw how “social networking” could benefit the entire education community and enable us to break down the silos that have always existed in education. That statement remains as relevant as ever today.

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Nik Peachey

MAY 17, 2013

123ContactForm may not sound like the kind of tool that would be of interest to educators, but as I discovered when they asked me to review their online form creation tool, they offer quite a range of features that can solve many of the problems we have as 21st century teachers. I hope you find it useful too.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 8, 2021

As a short recap, spider web discussions are a great tool for student engagement and participation. This method encourages students to become learning leaders and promotes critical thinking, social skills, and even equity in the classroom. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 13, 2020

In this rush to get devices to students, curriculums digitized and schedules adjusted there are wildly different practices in place for remote learning along with a plethora of ideas (good and not so good) circulating on social media. The move to remote learning has not erased decades of inequality issues that plague much of the U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

But 76 percent of kids prefer to get their news from social media (especially from Facebook). Tools and Courses WHO’S USING WHAT? New edtech accountability tool CatchOn launched on Tuesday. The tool is currently available on Chromebooks, but the company promises an iOS version soon. at a later date.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

News that schools and districts across the country are closing campuses and preparing to transition their staff and students to online learning have led to a flurry of questions and, subsequently, people lending support. A Facebook group, Amazing Educational Resources, has compiled a spreadsheet of more than 400 free offerings.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 8, 2017

To enhance the learning environment with technology and use the classroom time more wisely teachers start implementing additional types of activities such as working in groups, collaborative learning, independent preparation at home, and, in doing so, unwittingly start using the blended learning approach.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In part one of this podcast series, we will explore how Google tools can help us create Dynamic Blended Learning experiences. It’s about the learning. We are going to take a deep-dive into practical ways we can use the Dynamic Learning Framework with our favorite Google tools. Watch this video to learn how!

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

As schools, teachers and families face the shock of abruptly shifting to online education, one small question has been how to shift these read alouds to Zoom, Facebook, Google Hangouts and YouTube, the spaces where many classes continue to meet. Overall, fair use provides a powerful tool to enable teaching and learning online.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2020

Now more than ever, students need access to the tools and resources that can help them succeed in their college courses – and for many current and rising college students, ALEKS MathReady is precisely the tool that they need,” said Kathleen McMahon, VP of Portfolio Management for Science, Engineering & Mathematics at McGraw Hill.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2020

They might not realize that we’re actually creating a larger gap and additional inequities for students, especially when you’re trying to push greater use of digital tools that some students just simply don’t have access to. This is our opportunity to support families and students in moving forward in their digital learning.

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ExcelinEd

MARCH 24, 2020

A School Meal Finder tool from Hoonuit to help families find meal sites while schools are closed. Educational toolkit from the Barbara Bush Foundation to help parents and children learn together at home. Readiness Check tool from Learning Heroes to support learning at home. Facebook group hosted by yes.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Distance learning is diverse from going to classes at school or university. In order to become the best remote student, you need to not only organize your workspace but organize yourself using time management tools. Online education implies a constant presence on the web and interaction with teachers and classmates via the Internet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 8, 2018

This way of learning is attributed to the advent of the internet which has impacted the adoption of online learning software to facilitate formal education. LMSs are now being accepted as one of the ways to learn smartly. Chat boxes are still a preferred way to communicate when we need to have a dialogue with anyone.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 19, 2021

Megan says that there are a lot of differences between online learning and face-to-face, but that many things do remain the same. Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Learning Expectations. Megan’s students have become very independent and comfortable with online learning. © Shake Up Learning 2021.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

It sounds like a drastic measure: moving every school to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. One enterprising principal she knows created a Google folder for schools to share their virtual learning plans. So far, the digital learning plans have been a boon to educators looking for advice.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2019

Platforms like Facebook Live, Zoom, Slack and Whatsapp that can host synchronous discussions can be combined with course platforms like Coursera or Canvas that offer asynchronous resources. Online courses generally require a great deal of intrinsic motivation to complete.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 25, 2019

Nowadays students of all grades complete their homework, communicate with their peers and teachers, check their grades and conduct research for assignments online. Learning is more digital than ever and it will only continue in that direction. Create unique passwords for each online account.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education Experience provides an enhanced learning platform that facilitates engaging instruction in any environment. These

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The flexible, individualized and 100% online learning experience is open to learners aged 18 or older who have completed 9th grade. For students who may not have access to these tools and are near an Ancora Education partner school, access to computer labs is available at no charge.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 16, 2019

Headquartered in the UK, they seek to create a variety of educational programs and tools that improve education worldwide. At around $50+ per post, your per diem rate can reach a teacher’s salary pretty quickly once you’ve learned the ropes. Online Businesses.

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Edsurge

JULY 4, 2019

The higher education landscape is dotted with opportunities to connect with and learn from fellow colleagues, faculty, developers and entrepreneurs, all working on new ideas and tools to support teaching and learning. EdSurge also regularly hosts meetups and workshops on online learning and higher education technology.

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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 7, 2020

What’s the best role for synchronous teaching and learning during a pandemic? Over the past few weeks the switch to wholly online learning has been represented by live video meetings. Plus a lot of colleges and universities purchased licenses for one or more videoconference tools.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Goel has already helped to build such tools for use in his own classroom and worldwide through collaborations with the Smithsonian Institution. Now, model simulation tools have been around for a very long time; for at least a generation, if not more. And Agent Smith can build a Jill Watson for you in less than 10 percent of the hours.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Today's students are using technology to collaborate, learn, research, and communicate while at school. Blended and personalized learning with digital tools has flooded classrooms, but most teacher-prep programs do not incorporate digital citizenship as requirements for teacher certification.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 3, 2017

10 Free browser extensions supporting students when learning online. Well, hats off for technology, and all the productivity apps, online tools, and browser extensions that help us stay focused. Here are just 10 free extensions that can easily be added to the browser a student is using when learning. Wrapping up.

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