EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 24, 2016

I recently wrote an article for the International Teacher Magazine about simple ways to use Minecraft in the classroom. Tagged: blended learning , edtech , education , learning , lessons , Minecraft , teaching , teaching ideas , tech , tech tools , technology. Click here for the full article.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2020

As the first semester ends this is the perfect time to send a newsletter showcasing the amazing learning that takes place in your classroom! You can also include ideas for students to learn during the winter break. Just copy and edit any of the free templates below or use one of the free tools listed to design your own.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 31, 2021

We were also exposed to learning style theory and the many benefits it had on meeting the diverse needs of students. A recent review of the scientific literature on learning styles found scant evidence to clearly support the idea that outcomes are best when instructional techniques align with individuals' learning styles.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

They use realistic 3D graphical interfaces that allow students to deeply immerse themselves in learning like never before. While these newer technologies serve as powerful learning tools, sometimes K–12 schools focus first on implementation without considering the security implications. However, immersive…

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

We have secondary students who have third-grade reading levels,” says Sharo Dickerson, director of digital and learning resources at El Paso Independent School District in Texas. K–12 students across the U.S. are struggling with literacy skills. “We

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. Learn how she uses this tool. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. Vicki: Cool.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Drones Take Flight as Latest K–12 Learning Tool. The future has swooped in early: We’re already seeing drones being added to the mix of teaching tools that educators are using to help bring STEM to life in their classrooms. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 11/30/2018 - 11:24. Predicting the future is notoriously difficult.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Best AI tools of 2023 are the the topic of our blog post today! I recently stumbled upon a post from Time Magazine that showcased the 200 best inventions of 2023. Picked the tools that I believe have direct relevance for us in education. I know, 200 sounds like a lot, but it was the AI section that really had me leaning in.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The web tools below will get you started with free templates students can quickly edit. Tools for Creating Infographics. is a simple web tool to design infographics from templates with graphs, charts, fonts, and more. Piktochart is a free web tool to design infographics with templates, graphs, charts, fonts, and more.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity. As personalized learning continues to gain momentum across the U.S., more states, districts and schools are moving toward a competency-based education system that focuses on individualized learning and classroom equity. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 09/27/2018 - 15:46.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Learning to read and improving literacy once hinged on traditional hard-copy books, but in 21st-century learning, there are far more tools at educators’ disposal.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

The web tools below will get you started with free templates students can quickly edit. Tools for Creating Infographics. is a simple web tool to design infographics from templates with graphs, charts, fonts, and more. Piktochart is a free web tool to design infographics with templates, graphs, charts, fonts, and more.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 21, 2023

Social bookmarking tools allow users to add tags (labels) to webpages in order to categorize them and make them easier to find later. 2- Livebinder This is another powerful tool for saving and organizing your bookmarks. is another good social bookmarking tool for curating digital content. Similar to Pinterest, Scoop.it

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In this post, we’ll explore some of the best online tools for writing books and ebooks. Each tool offers unique features and advantages, catering to different writing styles and publishing needs. Online Book Creator Tools Let’s dive into these fantastic online book creator tools: 1.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2019

K–12 Modern Learning Environments Can Be Built Outside of the Classroom. Libraries are doing the same thing,” Nigaglioni says, “getting away from what we call the ‘book museum’ model to create more of an environment with both quiet learning areas and active learning areas.”. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 03/29/2019 - 15:28.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 2, 2017

If you have a website, blog, virtual learning site or messaging system like Remind to connect with your learners then you can motivate your students to continue the learning with photo and video challenges. Get your copy of my current books, The 30 Goals for Teachers and Learning to Go. 52 Web Tools and Apps.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

Now, through the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, KCS was about to receive more than $114 million to spend on a wide range of learning improvement projects. A year or so into the pandemic, the Tennessee district had completed a detailed needs assessment that spanned every school and classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 11, 2019

The Do's and Don'ts of Project-Based Learning Technology Integration. Educators embracing project-based learning to engage students. said Jane Krauss, a co-author of Reinventing Project-Based Learning, Third Edition. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these seven steps to create a project-based learning curriculum.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Modern Classrooms and Personalized Learning Are the Perfect Pair. This is an example of a modern ­learning environment , and in an ideal world, students here receive ­personalized instruction that results in better classroom performance. . We have more group-based learning going on, but we also accommodate individual instruction.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2021

For K–12 education, it’s no longer a question of whether online learning is here to stay but, rather, how can we make it better for our teachers and students? Even before the pandemic, the situation in many areas demonstrated the potential for the meteoric growth of online learning.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Seemingly innocuous digital tools and features, such as text size and cursor color, can help students learn — or hamper the experience. The elementary students that Kristin Oropeza teaches sometimes have trouble locating their cursors on the screen.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Keene, NH – Acclaimed Early Learning furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today announced its new Live Edge Collection of furniture for preschool and kindergarten environments received a 2023 Best of Year Honoree award from Interior Design magazine.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Others are just gearing up for hybrid learning as they enter the next phase of their reopening plans. While many are eager to return to the classroom, school and district leaders still have certain hurdles to overcome to ensure learning is safe and effective with this approach.

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techlearning

MAY 25, 2018

My sisters and I spent several days creating various publications with construction paper and markers, including magazines. Now, creating a digital magazine is much easier. With web tools, students can layout their writings, pick from hundreds of cool fonts, and add their own images or choose from a library of stock images.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

As teachers begin to find themselves back in the classroom, armed with technology from a year of online and hybrid learning, it isn’t clear what tools will best benefit the future of learning. In some districts, students are opting to remain at home and continue learning virtually, even into the next school year.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2022

high school class has 30 students, according to research from the National Council on Teacher Quality, and while each student learns in their own way, practice and specific feedback are repeatedly shown to be effective in modern classrooms. Achieving both aims at once sounds like a tall order, but adaptive learning technologies help to do…

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In its 2021 State of Engagement Report, GoGuardian’s research insights underscore the value of learning experiences that address the whole child — creatively, cognitively and emotionally. Regardless of the format in which instruction is delivered, teachers report that engagement happens best when the human element is front and center.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2022

After rolling out Promethean ActivPanel interactive whiteboards and document cameras in 600 of the classrooms at Albemarle County Public Schools, teachers reported an increased excitement for learning.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Atlantic magazine put the question starkly: “ The College Essay is Dead. ” And the tool doesn’t just present a challenge to those teaching English classes. It turns out that the makers of TurnItIn, one of the most widely used plagiarism detection tools, aren’t breaking a sweat. Who’re You Calling Unoriginal? The problem?

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 11, 2017

When searching for tools to enhance learner productivity, I stumbled upon Creativity 365. I wanted to find an all-in-one set of tools that suited every student and would enable them to develop their own strengths and interests. What is Creativity 365? Why choose Creativity 365?

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Schools are looking to address the situation: There’s been an almost 26 percent increase in social-emotional learning tools purchased during the last school year compared with the year before. But more can be done, especially when schools focus on students’ primary modes of self-expression: their devices.

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Neo LMS

MAY 7, 2019

Ever since the classroom was invented educators have been using the latest technologies to enhance the learning process and support students in achieving the best academic outcomes. Today’s students truly are digital natives; not only did they learn to use technology from a young age — they were born surrounded by it. Closing thoughts.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 6, 2023

Cloud-hosted software has essentially become a default for educational applications, with districts largely opting for cloud-based versions of learning management systems, productivity tools, collaboration solutions and more. Software as a Service. Without Software as a Service, the level of digital transformation…

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 10, 2022

Using a simple drag and drop editor you can instantly design visually attractive magazines, newspapers, eBooks, resumes,read more. Flipsnack is a platform that helps you create interactive flipbooks.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

While previous reports found that remote learning resulted in learning disruptions in K–12, it turns out that the quality of technology students have access to plays a significant role in online learning outcomes.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Explore the latest in education technology tips and tools, in-depth reporting and trends for K-12 educators and administrators.

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