The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Training and Founding Partner at Evolving Educators. Now, let's talk about creativity.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At We couldn’t do that before.”

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Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2021

As students and teachers return to school this fall, they will be using more technology than ever before. Consistent reports on edtech usage have found that many product licenses go unused largely because teachers and students do not have the tools, resources, and motivation to engage with them.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 9, 2015

This guest post post from Summer Workshop instructor , Brenda Doucette ( @doucetteb ), first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. Recently, we discovered a feature of Google Drive that has changed how we prepare and access materials and resources for our students. Differentiating with Technology.

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Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2016

This gap between the need and available educational services has prompted calls for innovative ways to improve access to quality educational resources. Much to our surprise, over 1,500 people from around the world registered for the course — and, to date, are actively engaged in creating free, open resources for adult learners.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 18, 2019

Teachers need to acquire their own skills in using technology to provide accessible instructional materials and alternatives that will provide voice and choice for students. Effective use of technology can help teachers transform their classrooms and customize curriculum to meet student needs.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Educational approaches that use Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) are pushing the learning capacity of students by focusing on inquiry, problem-solving, and innovation. . But good teaching is good teaching and without higher-level uses of technology, it becomes just another dusty book on a shelf.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In Orlando, the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) kicked off with keynotes and sessions from top edtech experts and real-world practitioners. The ELMO Board allows educators to capture ideas and enable student engagement while sharing digital resources. ELMO demonstrated the ELMO Ecosystem of Classroom Solutions.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Open Up Resources offers two of the highest-reviewed curriculum for middle-school math and K-5 English, according to EdReports, which evaluates textbooks for rigor, usability and alignment to academic standards. The platform also offers a library of supplemental resources from third-party providers. million in investment to date.

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Marketplace K-12

JUNE 11, 2018

Twenty one states today have a process for reviewing districts' choices of instructional materials, compared with just 14 two years ago, according to the State Educational Technology Directors Association. The post States Stepping Up Role in Reviewing Digital Resources, Analysis Finds appeared first on Market Brief.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

While we have come to understand this technology better, there still remains hesitancy and caution surrounding AI and its integration into education. This hesitation is understandable, as any new technology brings about both excitement and trepidation. Moreover, AI is not limited to analyzing coaching conversations alone.

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Doug Levin

MAY 12, 2015

and I am merely a fan – not a fanboy – of open educational resources (OER).** After all, I’ve advocated for federal support for the development, use, and adaptation of OER (see, e.g. , the May 5 Education Week story by Sean Cavanagh, “ ‘Open Educational Resources’ Promoted in U.S. I beg to disagree.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. In short, UDL is a launching point for providing personalized learning experiences.

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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. Occasionally the state will also partner with companies to provide materials or services to districts free of charge.

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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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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2018

Questioning the quality of instructional materials isn’t new to the digital education era. But with the rise of OER, growing use of supplemental resources over core textbooks, and the increasing flexibility of state funding, more purchasing decisions have moved to the school and district level. Flexibility in adoption options.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The LDOE website now lists the evidence-based, educational technology program among the most intensive intervention tools for grades three through five. A committee of Louisiana educators reviews the materials. BOSTON (Feb. The Tier 1 rating means that the LDOE has designated Core5 as “exemplifying quality.”

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MAY 17, 2017

May 17, 2017 In the last few weeks we shared with you a number of interesting free resources from OER Commons that you can use in your class for a wide variety of instructional materials (see.read more.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Welcome to this second post in a series devoted to supporting student centered learning in the technology enhanced classroom. In this post I wish to begin pointing out some tools and resources to help as an educator builds that students centered classroom. Technology Integration Is A Step by Step Process.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 2, 2020

High-quality resources and curricula can help educators bring science to life through authentic and challenging activities. What research do we need to bring standards-aligned science learning to more students and support educators in implementing these resources effectively? Unique Benefits of OpenSciEd.

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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 the traditional tools of teaching?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Adopted materials are available for purchase now to public schools and districts in South Carolina. The resources can makeover science classes and benefit teachers and students in 83 school districts that serve 780,000 students statewide. The Committee reviews all instructional materials in light of the state content standards.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

Some schools are relying on several different technologies, creating an environment that is no longer level.”. Teachers spend seven or more hours per week, or 250 hours per year , creating or finding instructional materials for the general classroom, said Clark. 3 Challenges of Digital Design for K–12 Classrooms.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning , a leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, was selected by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) as an approved tutoring provider for the state’s 2023/2024 High-Dosage Tutoring (HDT) Program. Bilingual and multilingual tutors.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Often, these pitches entail free or discounted software for products ranging from instructional materials to virtual conferencing tools. This is not the time for me to be researching and exploring tools,” said Stacey Roshan, a math teacher and director of innovation and educational technology at the Bullis School in Maryland. “I

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Students are no longer limited by location or income level, have unlimited access to thousands of resources, and are empowered by what they can learn on their own time.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2023

In April 2023, the Georgia Early Literacy Act (HB538) required the state to, among other requirements, establish a uniform standard for measuring literacy, approve high-quality literacy instructional materials for teaching students in K-3, and provide for the approval and use of universal reading screeners for K-3 students.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

When I design teacher PD-related workshops, I am guided by the following principles: Teachers need time to tinker, play, and experiment with instructional materials and resources especially with new forms of teaching/learning technologies. Tinkering With Instructional Materials.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2021

offerings, these instructional materials are optional and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what grade-level knowledge and skills students should possess. instructional materials undergo a rigorous review that includes Texas teacher feedback to confirm quality standards.

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EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

YouTube is only one of many online learning resources to make getting a college degree more straightforward and accessible. Every minute, 500 hours worth of video material is posted to YouTube. The production cost of an instructional film is often far lower than that of a Hollywood-worthy video.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Paradigm Education Solutions, a provider of online instructional materials for computing, digital literacy, and career development skills, has been acquired by academic publisher Kendall Hunt. As part of the transaction, Kendall Hunt now also owns JIST , a suite of career education resources.

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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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Hubbli

JULY 12, 2023

The primary essence of managing school finances well is ensuring resources are available and adequately used for quality teaching and learning experiences. By implementing these tactics, schools can ensure their resources are used to maximum effect, benefitting their students, staff, and the broader community.

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Discovery Education

MARCH 27, 2023

Discovery Education has a wealth of resources to teach all students about money management, financial responsibility, and all about the economy. From discussions about earning money to analyzing how to budget wisely, the resources in the Financial Literacy Channel can help all students prepare for future financial choices.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

offerings, these instructional materials are optional and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what grade-level knowledge and skills students should possess. instructional materials undergo a rigorous review that includes Texas teacher feedback to confirm quality standards.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JUNE 1, 2019

Below are two important resources that every teacher particularly those teaching young leaners, should know about. They offer tons of educational resources and instructional materials (e.g., lesson.read more.

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