3 Keys to Designing Successful Tech-Enabled Education
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
Classroom technology supports the daily needs of educators and students across the country.
Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli
ViewSonic Education
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Visual learners do best when information is presented graphically, be it in the form of illustrations, charts, diagrams, or photos. Auditory learners prefer to process information recited or spoken to them, via either live lectures, group discussion, or audio playback. and whiteboard.
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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2023
These symptoms can make it challenging for them to read, write, understand information, and communicate. So, how can this technology help you promote an inclusive classroom for students with disabilities? Types of Assistive Technology Tools for Education Assistive technology has different types of devices based on specific use.
Spring ISD Selects BenQ Boards for Classrooms
eSchool News
MARCH 4, 2024
“When we invited the entire district to come in and test drive different smart boards, everyone voted nearly unanimously for the BenQ Board,” said Joe Holecek, Spring ISD’s manager of campus technology support. They hit all our needs, from those of our teachers and students to our technology department.
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New Online Platform from Vernier Boosts High School Students’ STEM Learning with Fun, Interactive Investigations and Projects
eSchool News
MARCH 31, 2022
BEAVERTON, Oregon, March 31, 2022 — Leveraging standards-based instructional content and its award-winning technology, Vernier Software & Technology is announcing Vernier Connections , an innovative web-based platform to engage high school students in hands-on STEM learning and exploration.
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Why Single Sign-On Has Teachers Cheering
Edsurge
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Sheryl Abshire: A lot of people think I’m all about technology. But my job and my prime objective are to support learning, and this technology supports learning. They should also work with the vendor community on your behalf to ensure the software you use works with SSO. That’s been my motivation.
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Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The collection of dynamic, on-demand resources supports educators’ efforts to drive deeper student engagement by connecting classroom lessons to the real-world. Career profile videos show students a variety of STEM careers across software engineering, chemistry, and technology support.
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Classroom Tech Can Drive Student Engagement—But Schools Need to Choose Wisely
Edsurge
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Instead, the district opted to facilitate the collaboration with a far more cost-effective solution: flat-panel TVs and screen mirroring software. “By The technology was supposed to let teachers share their screens without being tethered to a desk. Vivi’s hybrid hardware/software model is another big plus for Rugg.
Bloom’s Taxonomy and the implications it has for a digital classroom.
EdTech4Beginners
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
I have seen all too many times, when setting a project, students remembering some facts but then merely copying and pasting information, altering a few words here and there. When challenged, they can recall some facts but they do not understand what they have said or the background information. Image courtesy of thefeedingdoctor.com.
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In an Extremely Challenging Year, Innovative STEM Educators Shine to Win 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards
eSchool News
MAY 19, 2021
Four of these educators are being honored with the 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards from Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). The 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award winners include: Category: High School. About Vernier Software & Technology.
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5 Technology Workflows Your School Needs
Vizor
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Ask them to fill out key information in the ticket to reduce going back and forth. Automate messages to the students and parents to keep them informed on the progress of their ticket. PRO TIP: Make it easy for students and parents to get the technological support they need 24/7. Offer weekly newsletters. Daily rentals.
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Two Models for Leveling Up How You Integrate Technology and Teaching
EdNews Daily
AUGUST 14, 2019
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. If one chooses to start with TPACK, look at your curriculum, pedagogy, and technology to determine how these domains intersect.
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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.
Edsurge
JANUARY 22, 2018
Feedback: One teacher in Northern California told my team that when her class started using personalized learning software, her students were “just click, click, clicking away.” So much of today’s educational technology supports students in mastering new skills and standards, but few tools facilitate inquiry- or project-based learning.
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It’s late 2015 and we’re still overblocking the Internet
Dangerously Irrelevant
OCTOBER 5, 2015
There are a lot myths out there and even our best technology support personnel may lack understandings of what must be blocked versus what does not. Hopefully we all realize by now that our environment of mobile devices connected to the Internet constitutes the dominant information landscape of our time.
SCALE-UP Classroom Technology: Supporting The Learning Environment
ViewSonic Education
JANUARY 17, 2019
This approach frees up class time for next-level group activities that allow students to apply that information to problems, projects, and discussions. When paired with cloud-based ViewSonic myViewBoard™ software, the solution can boost communication and collaboration in a wide range of learning spaces. Where are the instructors?
Using Data to Support Personalized Learning Pathways
edWeb.net
APRIL 6, 2021
With so much information being collected, there’s a danger that a teacher or administrator could see data that’s not necessary to their job and could compromise privacy laws. The first step was adopting data standards for all of their programs and informing the vendors of this new requirement.
Managing and Sharing Your Education Data Effectively
edWeb.net
JANUARY 22, 2021
All educators have now become managers and reporters of data, whether they are classroom teachers compiling information on individual students and sharing it with parents, or top district administrators evaluating teachers, principals, and all their students. By Robert Low. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.
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Announcing October 21st Mini-Conference: "Libraries as Community Anchors"
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JULY 29, 2021
Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion. Please also join this Library 2.0
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"Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference - Registrations and Call for Proposals Open
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 23, 2021
Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion. Please also join this Library 2.0
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Can Learning be Equitable if the Student Isn't Able to Access Learning Resources?
Connecting 2 the World
JUNE 14, 2022
dyslexia or dysgraphia) may be a better learning environment for the student, with a minimum of changes (ensuring dictation software can be used or the font and spacing is accessible). Take for example the definition of plagiarism and the technology used to identify plagiarism. In some cases, typed writing (e.g.
Call for Proposals Now Open - "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 6, 2021
Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion. Please also join this Library 2.0
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"Libraries as Community Anchors" - a Library 2.0 Mini-Conference
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion. Please also join this Library 2.0
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AI in Education: 5 Ways it Can Assist Teachers
ViewSonic Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
It is fair to say that AI is already present in most classrooms, as it is used within many of the most common software solutions. In fact, most teachers will already be familiar with AI technology and will be using it regularly without necessarily realizing they are using it.
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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024
eSchool News
JANUARY 1, 2024
Organizations and institutions spring into action, including gathering information about the scope of the problem and implementing emergency solutions. One thing that cannot be denied is the disconnect in today’s education technology between AV and IT and various domains.
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144 9 Steps for Choosing a Device
Tom Murray
JUNE 8, 2016
During this step, school leaders across the district should collaborate to inventory what currently exists, from core curriculum and technology support resources, to types of devices already in place. Districts can often be seen purchasing vast amounts of technology based on little to no research or evidence.
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Schedule for Thursday's "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference (Library 2.0) - Register Now
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 18, 2021
This event is being organized in partnership with Don Means, Director of the GIGABIT LIBRARIES NETWORK , and Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, Professor in the School of Information at San José State University. conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide.
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Sessions Announced for "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference (Library 2.0)
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 8, 2021
This event is being organized in partnership with Don Means, Director of the GIGABIT LIBRARIES NETWORK , and Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, Professor in the School of Information at San José State University. conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide.
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3 Questions That Still Boggle Educators, Technologists and Researchers
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Throughout the two days, the conversations attempted to cover a range of topics, from assessment in informal learning environments to the effectiveness of games in promoting learning outcomes. billion in companies building education products, but this is a far cry below the money invested in other markets like computers and software, $115.7
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TODAY: "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference (Library 2.0)
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 21, 2021
This event is being organized in partnership with Don Means, Director of the GIGABIT LIBRARIES NETWORK , and Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, Professor in the School of Information at San José State University. conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide.
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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 13, 2018
Leah: Well, I think that both of them — and really any technology that I would use — there is that beginning time period where it’s like sandbox time where they’re just learning how to use it. I always think of giving my students that sandbox time so that they can play a little bit with the software.
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A Professional Development Alternative
My Island View
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Delivering information electronically without considering adult learners as your students doesn’t work. I carried my concerns to another conference in NYC, The Software and Information Industry Association’s Education Business Forum (SIIA EBF). This session presented a larger more flexible Internet delivery system.
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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024
eSchool News
JANUARY 5, 2024
Organizations and institutions spring into action, including gathering information about the scope of the problem and implementing emergency solutions. One thing that cannot be denied is the disconnect in today’s education technology between AV and IT and various domains.
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52 Connected Learning and 21st Century English Teacher Education
Educator Innovator
JULY 3, 2018
Much of the current rhetoric about technology and education relates to devices and software programs—what types schools should purchase, how much money districts should spend on them, how they should be integrated into classroom learning, and what return on investment they should produce.
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33 9 Ways To Help Students Learn Through Their Mistakes
TeachThought - Learn better.
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
Ed note: This post is promoted by bettermarks, a company looking for teachers to beta test their adaptive Math software. They give the teacher information about the stand of the individual student and which incorrect ideas and knowledge deficits the student has which hinder learning. 9 Ways To Help Students Learn Through Mistakes.
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40 Global forces
Learning with 'e's
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
It is a force that affects our economy, travel, exchange of goods and services, access to information, communication, health provision, education delivery and even the way we have begun to reconceptualise the world about us. Globalization can be defined as 'the increasing interdependence of world society' (Giddens, 1991: 520).
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The Writing Process that Utilizes Tech Integration
Tech Helpful
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
I can't help but wonder how does technology support that well-oiled process because well.that's what I do.wonder about technology. Today's students can pick up their device and have access to oodles of information on any given topic. I love that. I think it is easier than ever before to plagiarize and not even realize it.
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8 Tips for the Care & Feeding of the Reluctant Tech User
The Daring Librarian
NOVEMBER 11, 2012
Teachers, staff, and admin will respond better when you show them one tip at a time instead of everything you might know about technology. Follow up either situation with a short email with links to more information, examples, a comic, and maybe a link to a Poll Daddy asking for what the next time''s Tech Tip session will be!
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10Q: David White
Learning with 'e's
MAY 3, 2012
Ahead of his keynote speech at this year’s EDEN conference , to be held in Porto, I asked him some questions about his life, his passions and what he believes about technology supported education. What are you studying at present, and how does this inform your role as HDG at the EU? Here is the interview in ten questions.
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How Achievement First is Creating an Interoperable Ecosystem
Edsurge
JUNE 8, 2017
Technology Supports the Personalized Learning Model While Achievement First’s existing assessment tools currently do not adapt to students’ responses in real time, they offer varied assessments in which each student can move at his or her own pace. This year, we launched a platform called Curriculum Hub.
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Alma provides complete SIS, Google Classroom integration
eSchool News
JULY 8, 2016
Alma Technologies, Inc. Alma is an intuitive student information system (SIS) and learning management system (LMS) that allows districts, schools, and teachers to use Google Classroom from the initial set up of classes to managing assignments to reporting grades, without ever entering data twice. “The
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Technology and Capstone Courses
Dr. Shannon Doak
JUNE 7, 2019
” With this information in mind, I will now address each question. How will technology enhance the structure and requirements of the program? Technology is a ubiquitous part of our lives and therefore needs to be a part of any capstone program. In “How Does Technology Facilitate Learning? Education.com,” n.d.)
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Erasing the Look and Feel of Poverty
Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Instead, teachers, aided by learning software, determine students’ strengths and weaknesses and tailor activities toward them. By doing so, Middletown’s leaders believe its disadvantaged students will gain access to information and opportunities that many middle- and upper-class students may take for granted.
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132 Erasing the Look and Feel of Poverty
Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Instead, teachers, aided by learning software, determine students’ strengths and weaknesses and tailor activities toward them. By doing so, Middletown’s leaders believe its disadvantaged students will gain access to information and opportunities that many middle- and upper-class students may take for granted.
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Back to the future
Learning with 'e's
JANUARY 28, 2012
I placed one in the corridor outside my office, and wrote a small programme which printed out on a dot matrix printer information about every single transaction that took place each day. They were in effect, one of the first technology supported self-directed study methods ever used in nurse education.
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