Doug Levin

JUNE 17, 2015

If technology doesn’t disrupt the very notion of the textbook first, its future is surely digital. While plenty of folks are touting the affordances of digital textbooks and instructional content and prognosticating about how fast K-12 schools make the switch to digital – including me and Arne Duncan among many others, etc.,

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

A new report from the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) aims to clear up the murky waters surrounding the adoption of digital learning materials, a process that varies wildly between states. Even within that framework, states set their own requirements to meet accountability standards.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 5, 2011

This bill is vital for technology funding for Texas school districts. Inform them that HB 6 will be voted on by the House on Wednesday (April 6th) Ask them to vote for HB 6 and Oppose any amendment that might delay the implementation of the Instructional Materials Allotment.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

. “At Savvas, we are committed to developing innovative learning solutions that are powered by the most advanced technology to help educators meet the needs of all students,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. We believe that ALL people deserve equal access to the future.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Moving Past Substitution When we say “stuck at substitution,” some readers may recognize the SAMR model of education technology integration. The SAMR framework describes four different levels of technology use, from Substitution to Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition (SAMR).

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

To meet the needs of the district, Carnegie Learning is expanding their offerings in Gadsden ISD with new K-12 math and literacy, SAT and PSAT preparation to their portfolio of services. Instruction that aligns with districts’ standards, scope, and sequence. Bilingual and multilingual tutors are available.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie said: “The Museum’s entry into the metaverse is part of our aspiration to reach 100 million people in museums, classrooms, and online by 2030, breaking down barriers to engagement and creating greater equity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

I’m deeply grateful for the support and collegiality of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation over this time, including for allowing me to attend this year’s annual OER meeting. Much of the discussion at the meeting focused on the many compelling benefits of OER adoption and use, including but not limited to cost savings.

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Doug Levin

JULY 7, 2016

There is every reason to expect that both entrepreneurs and enterprising educators will continue to generate new and compelling ideas about how to effectively address the challenges facing public education through technology, and for this we should remain optimistic and hopeful.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Science materials from 65 publishers were reviewed for adoption by the Instructional Materials Advisory Committee, comprised of parents, teachers, district administrators and community members. The Committee reviews all instructional materials in light of the state content standards.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 21, 2017

To avoid this, and in an effort to remain relevant in a digital world, many school leaders have been purchasing vast amounts of technology with the hopes that it’ll move instructional practices into the current century. However, they do acknowledge challenges or barriers to meeting the expectations of effective technology usage.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 2, 2020

As such, OpenSciEd has several unique benefits relative to typical, commercially produced instructional materials. Additionally, open resources can be adapted to meet the needs of specific districts or communities, and these adaptations can be shared with other communities with similar needs.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Helps Students Keep Up, Not Catch Up A departure from the traditional “catch-up” approach, ClearMath Elementary uses a revolutionary “teach-teach-pause” method, giving students an opportunity to keep up with the material from the start and teachers the time to meet each student exactly where they are.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie said: “The Museum’s entry into the metaverse is part of our aspiration to reach 100 million people in museums, classrooms, and online by 2030, breaking down barriers to engagement and creating greater equity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2023

In addition to motivating teachers by building relationships rooted in trust and respect, administrators can provide teachers with the support and resources we need to be effective and successful, including professional development opportunities, mentoring and access to instructional materials and technology.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 7, 2024

Today, the shift towards digital content as the primary instructional material is undeniable. Teachers are now creating interactive academic course material with the help of learning management systems such as Moodle and distributing it to students at large.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 10, 2024

So students would not see confidential information, I have a bookmarks folder for instructional items and another for my school email, Google Drive, and Class Dojo. This small change, using technology shortcuts, will save minutes and create another moment of success as you lay out your day. I am so thankful for the duplicate option!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

EdReports — the highly regarded, independent nonprofit designed to improve education by providing reviews of K-12 instructional materials — applies evidence-based analysis in evaluating math and ELA programs. Teaching with high-quality instructional materials has a direct impact on student learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In addition to providing students a path toward their college degree, the Outlier offerings also give those looking for valuable career and workforce training the opportunity to earn credit-bearing professional certificates from leading technology companies like Google, Meta, and Salesforce.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2023

In it, the report authors list the myriad tasks, in addition to instruction, that teachers do as part of their jobs — meeting with parents, participating in professional development, grading. That’s echoed in the Texas report, which cites studies showing that teachers report spending hours a week searching for instructional materials.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 21, 2017

To avoid this, and in an effort to remain relevant in a digital world, many school leaders have been purchasing vast amounts of technology with the hopes that it’ll move instructional practices into the current century. However, they do acknowledge challenges or barriers to meeting the expectations of effective technology usage.

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Survey Instructional Materials Social Media Study 189

Edsurge

JULY 5, 2019

We must conduct critical analyses of our instructional materials to identify bias, ensure representation, and embed responsive practices. Inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, and other deeper learning instructional approaches promote these aspects of student agency, and we should embrace their methods in our curriculum.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

In an effort to help educators, parents and other education technology consumers make better choices about the products they use, Digital Promise spent the last year developing a “research-based design” product certification. That means that, yes, 17 edtech companies did not meet the criteria (and Digital Promise declined to name them).

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

When teachers leverage technology, learning outcomes improve. The first 20 years of the 20 th century saw more technological advancement than in the entire 19 th century. Educators are striving to transform learning environments to meet changing needs. Increases the relevancy and quality of the instructional materials (63%).

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The method teaches children to read by providing training and direction instruction materials for teachers and individualized software instruction for students. Another challenge we solve in the classroom is that students need more individualized instruction than their K-3 teachers have time to provide.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

Technology is present in kids’ worlds now more than ever before. para, our digital citizenship consisted of walking around and monitoring students’ technology use in class. Students come to us having already formed technology habits and it is difficult for them to switch to healthier ones. Where we started .

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2018

Questioning the quality of instructional materials isn’t new to the digital education era. Thus, there is the potential for more disparity in the quality of materials from school to school. State leaders need to make sure they are giving educators the tools they need to select the best materials for the classroom.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Joffe’s database answered a pandemic-era demand: About a quarter of families and teachers want more online instructions and resources to help them use online learning tools, according to a recent NewSchools Venture Fund-Gallup poll. Most technology use in classrooms — 60 percent — was “passive”: watching videos or reading websites.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Key findings from the report showed that most students who used Core5 demonstrated steady learning progress, with the majority meeting their projected growth targets in Reading: Over 80% of students who used Core5 did not have learning loss. Over 40% of students who used Core5 exceeded their MAP Growth targets. About Cambium Learning Group.

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ExcelinEd

MAY 12, 2020

In Arizona and Mississippi , for example, many third-grade students who were already meeting promotion requirements prior to the COVID-19 pandemic will likely be promoted to fourth grade. Unfortunately, some students who were not meeting those requirements may also be promoted.

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Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2020

Or to understand the frustration that you feel when you are attending a meeting at a corporate sponsor’s campus and an employee calls security on you, despite wearing a suit and providing proof that you belong there. We must recognize the value of every person, not only through our actions but also in the selection of instructional materials.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

During a tour of updates to SETDA’s Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States (DMAPS) , which showcases state policies in support of digital materials, Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director for SETDA, discussed new features like professional development information. Join the Community.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

From popular culture and national conversations to emerging technology and social justice, we have articles that interest every student from any background. This diverse, engaging approach to content selection is apparent whether teachers are using material to support core curriculum, inform independent reading—or something in between.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

And, that makes access to adequate and reliable broadband even more important as the development of new technologies continues. What all these types of organizations share is a commitment to developing a modern, agile workforce comprised of lifelong learners, who can grow along with evolving technologies.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Embedded professional learning and collaboration: It’s not enough for the application to tell teachers how it works; the more effective ones explain how to integrate the application into the classroom and offer insights into how the tasks meet academic goals. Stacey Pusey is an education communications consultant and writer.

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