Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. I was buried under lesson plans, grades, and parent meetings. Even a decade ago, technology was an extra class in student schedules where now, it is a life skill. Kindergartners love technology.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

It’s also a great opportunity to meet fellow online learning enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and learn from the experts. The NEO team is happy to announce that it will be joining the National Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2022. Meet NEO at FETC 2022! Speaking session: Driving Innovative Instruction.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 1, 2020

This week is Meet the Teacher. I created a slideshow to guide the virtual meet-up with parents and students. Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

When it comes to choosing educational technology, K–12 IT leaders have the opportunity — after more than a year of using whatever was available to achieve learning — to choose tools intentionally. There are many technologies now for K–12 classrooms.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

On October 19-21, the League of Innovative Schools convened in Los Angeles, California, for their biannual League meeting, which was hosted alongside Compton Unified School District and El Segundo Unified School District. Greenfield Union School District learned to make no assumptions about their needs and meet them where they are.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them? This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2023

With shifting societal norms, advances in technology and evolving pedagogical practices at play, it's no surprise that change is the only constant in education. As dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Services at the University of New Mexico, I lead a team of over 120 faculty and staff members.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 2, 2023

Modern technological advancements affect virtually every area of daily life. Today’s K­–12 educational institutions are looking to new digital tools to help improve student achievement and engagement while fostering collaborative learning environments for in-person and remote learners. While differences in location, age range and…

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User Generated Education

MARCH 19, 2020

Due to Coronavirus, many schools are moving online, and teaching through Zoom meetings. The value of Zoom meetings is that the educator can create synchronous interactive conversations and activities. My goal is to have all my students actively engaged throughout the meeting. Students have fun during the synchronous meeting.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

When COVID closed the door on in-person schooling in spring 2020, one of the biggest concerns for school districts was how to address the needs of students who experience cognitive learning challenges and/or physical disabilities. As a sector, we have been espousing and advocating for student agency and personalized learning for years.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 29, 2019

Rocket Mortgage Classic: Esports Meets Traditional Athletics in STEAM Learning. Students visiting the Rocket Mortgage Classic were able to get some relief from the heat and get a taste of the competition happening on the green with esports portals set up in the STEAM Learning Lab, a learning engagement center set up by CDW and Acer.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2019

If you missed this article over at ReadiLearn , here are my thoughts about teaching technology in kindergarten: Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. When I started teaching technology almost twenty years ago, I taught K-8, three classes in each grade every week. Kindergartners love technology.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 23, 2020

My co-author, Julie Graber, and I are delighted that we were selected to do a FREE 4-week book study on Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning ! We will meet online at 2:00pm Eastern (USA) for 45 minutes every Tuesday between August 4 and August 25. Our new book, Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning, was released today!

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. It is also important to point out the following: You don’t need technology to personalize learning. Putting all kids on a device simultaneously and having them watch a video or work on an adaptive learning tool is not personalization. It starts at the top with leadership.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Finding ways to boost student engagement is important, and what I have found is that by using tools like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), we can immerse students in unique and personalized learning experiences. The use of these technologies is increasing in the workplace, as well.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 4, 2021

When you look at all of the learning environments in which a child lives—the home, the school, the community—we have to figure out ways to stitch those together and capture the concept of everywhere learning. ELW : Across the country, school districts are about to mark one full year of distance learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 1, 2020

This week is Meet the Teacher. I created a slideshow to guide the virtual meet-up with parents and students. Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In today’s heavily technologized world, pedagogy and technology go hand in hand. The Covid-19 pandemic has urged educators worldwide to embrace technology as many of their classes shifted to a fully remote or hybrid environment. However, technology alone can’t make up for a lack of teaching experience or formal preparation.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 6, 2020

Google Hangouts Meet is one of them. I recently found out about some extensions for Hangouts Meet that can help teachers: Nod Reactions for Google Meet - [link] This allows muted attendees to use quick emoji's as reactions. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Established teaching practices are being transformed by the continuous advancements of education technologies. Meeting with like-minded people and sharing ideas of what’s currently happening in the educational sector and also of what will happen — because the future is never that far away. Meet NEO at BETT 2020!

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Digital Promise

MAY 22, 2019

But what impact do these devices have on us, and are we using technology to its fullest potential? In my public high school, we rarely interact with technology, at least not productively. This lost opportunity to engage and excite us about learning makes you wonder: Why do only some students get these opportunities in the first place?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Rushton Hurley gives us ideas for improving meetings. He founded and is executive director of the educational nonprofit Next Vista for Learning, which houses a free library of videos by and for teachers and students at NextVista.org. Listen to the Show. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Enter to Win!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, discover how high school education is shifting towards personalized learning. Gain insight into the strategies administrators are using to meet the changing needs of teen students. Technology advances and education evolves at an unprecedented pace. Thank goodness for technology! Targeted Learning.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 9, 2021

What learning looks like and how it is delivered has changed forever. The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the inequitable access to technology and broadband, particularly for students who have been traditionally marginalized. Ongoing, embedded professional learning opportunities for teachers. Support for parents and caregivers.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Learning is a deeply personal journey and tailoring it to individual needs and preferences is essential for fostering meaningful and effective education. Personalized learning increases engagement and helps learners develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. What do they want to learn more about?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. How can teachers weave social-emotional learning (SEL) skills into the fabric of their lessons?

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

In order to prepare students to become successful future global citizens, they need to engage in deeper learning. It goes beyond the traditional surface learning, often characterized by memorization, standardized testing and teacher lectures. . Effectively incorporating technology tools such as Google G Suite, H?para

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Neo LMS

JUNE 7, 2018

Student-centered learning is a hot topic among educators around the world. While there are many reasons to adopt student-centered learning, the bottom line is that it is better aligned with the 21st Century needs. The basis of student-centered learning. Education technology. Why is that?

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Social-Emotional Learning Competencies Get a Boost from Classroom Technology. As K–12 educators seek ways to help students develop social-emotional skills, they are finding that some of the same tools they use in modern learning environments can also facilitate collaboration, empathy and other soft skills. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). In fact, the cost is substantially higher for those school districts not meeting that level of connectivity. Key points: U.S. per megabit.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Instructional technology is a critical component of teaching and learning in today’s world. Technology, when aligned to research-based practices, supports teachers in delivering instruction that is adapted to meet the needs of all students. However, it’s not enough for teachers to simply use technology tools.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Development schedules are delayed, product launches are pushed back, customers become frustrated and employees may even leave a company at least in part because of subpar experiences with technology. Learn more by downloading our white paper: "Meeting Demands for a Modernized IT Infrastructure."

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. The metaverse is an emerging technological revolution, but the concept itself is nothing new. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That’s why we’re introducing our Meet the Authors’ Series so you can get to know the people who created our unique Science content for Texas learners. The strength of our Dynamic Science curriculum comes from our partnership with Science authors and editors all across Texas. Our third interview is with Michael Claypool.

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 31, 2024

That’s why we’re introducing our Meet the Authors’ Series so you can get to know the people who created the unique Science content for Texas learners. The strength of our Dynamic Science curriculum comes from our partnership with science authors and editors all across Texas. Our first interview is with Elizabeth Gonzalez.

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