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Developing SEL Competencies Through Technology

A Principal's Reflections

There are growing concerns about students' mental well-being as well as inter- and intra-personal skills, which have only been magnified by not only the pandemic but also advances in technology as a result of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level.

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BookmarkED Addresses the State of Challenged Books with Industry-First Technology to Enable Parental Choice in School Libraries

eSchool News

DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED , the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in Texas. We are driven to first empower Texas school districts with this technology, and then move to a national level,” said Steve Wandler, CEO and Co-Founder of BookmarkED.

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The Coronavirus’ Chilling Effect Hits Edtech Industry Conferences

Edsurge

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? Twitter and Facebook have already pulled out of the main SXSW event.) The recent U.S.

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Q&A: Adam Welcome on How K–12 Educators Can Integrate Technology for Engagement

EdTech Magazine

Q&A: Adam Welcome on How K–12 Educators Can Integrate Technology for Engagement. In order to use technology properly in the classroom, teachers need to take a back seat and allow students to spend more time as the drivers of their own education, says educational consultant and public speaker Adam Welcome. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Drones Take Their Place in the K–12 Classroom

EdTech Magazine

But from an educational perspective, teachers Ray Sevits and David Steele see an emerging technology that could steer their students toward a potential career. Drones in schools expose students to potential jobs in the fast-growing drone industry or a broader career in aviation. by Wylie Wong.

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ISTE 2019: Everything You Need to Know Before the First Day

EdTech Magazine

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. The International Society for Technology in Education’s 40th annual conference is expected to draw at least 15,000 attendees and another 10,000 presenters speaking on topics related to innovations in K–12 education technology.

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#ICE18: Robert Dillon Explains the Pillars of Technology Integration

EdTech Magazine

#ICE18: Robert Dillon Explains the Pillars of Technology Integration. After serving as a teacher, a principal and, currently, the director of technology and innovation at University City School District outside of greater St. Robert Dillon, director of technology and innovation at University City School District. . MKT25497.