The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah LaCrosse shares six edtech ideas science teachers can start using today to improve learning and excite students about science. Legends of Learning has an amazing game based science experiences for students in 3-8 aligning with Next Generation Science and select state standards. And THEN start using it for learning.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Learning should always come first, but what fools we would be if we denied that technology has the potential to make a tangible difference in education! There are numerous examples of technology reshaping educational practices and creating new opportunities for the sharing of knowledge. Unported License. Unported License.

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Reading By Example

MARCH 30, 2020

Last week we distributed mobile hot spots to families who do not have reliable or any Internet access. When we deployed the hotspots, I was technology support in addition to an administrator. It’s going to take some rethinking of our roles in order to engage in these new ways of teaching and learning. So what can we do?

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2018

Targeted at working professionals looking to learn new skills, these courses run six to 16 weeks and are co-branded with higher-ed institutions that award certifications (but not degrees). Both business lines support the company’s goal to create what Paucek calls a “long-term, sustainable engine of social mobility.” “A

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Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

But this time, EDEN (the European Distance and E-Learning Network) turned the tables on me and I was the one in the hot seat. I encourage you to check out the EDENTube video interviews - there are some great insights into people's thinking, and some nice examples of technology supported learning in there waiting to be discovered.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The equity concerns are most egregious for students who lack Internet access at home because school may be their primary option for learning what it means to be an empowered, active online citizen. . Will you work to open up to your students the most powerful learning environment we humans have ever created? Related Posts.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 11, 2019

Image from Pixabay EDEN - the European Distance and E-learning Network - is my spiritual home. It's a professional community of educators interested in technology supported learning. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's. Where is EDEN, you may ask? It's everywhere. Unported License.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

On April 5, Microsoft announced a partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. Via Microsoft Translator , a translation service, students in classes and lectures can get automated transcriptions on their mobile and desktop devices. The company says its transcription technology is also useful at a broader level.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 8, 2019

It's fitting then that this year, Tallinn is also the host city for the annual European Association for Distance Learning (EADL). The theme of the EADL conference this year is Connected Learning , and delegates will represent corporate learning and development, and other learning professionals from around the globe.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Context matters, especially when it comes to classroom learning. Those "old school" lessons haven’t necessarily been pedagogically groundbreaking, but they've helped restore some balance to the overall learning experience in my classroom.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

The title of my keynote is ' Learning in the Digital Age: Theoretical Perspectives. ' M y key premise is that l earning technology is just about everywhere in education. How might we harness the powerful potential of these tools and technologies to engage students more, and enhance learning in higher education?

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Tom Murray

JUNE 8, 2016

Here’s a 9 step process to support your decision-making process. Create a shared vision for what teaching and learning should look like three to five years down the road. Work collaboratively to answer the question, “What do we want teaching and learning to look like in our classrooms in three to five years?”.

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Learning with 'e's

JUNE 22, 2015

The video below is the result of that interview, in which I answer questions such as: what emerging technology trends have the greatest potential for learning? What tips you you have for people wanting to invest in emerging technology? Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's. Unported License. Unported License.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2016

For its fiscal year 2016, Cengage Learning reported that digital unit sales outpaced print textbook sales for the first time. For the 12 months ending March 31, 2016, Cengage Learning activated 3.5 MindTap now covers more than 550 courses, or approximately 60 percent of Cengage Learning’s product portfolio.

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Learning with 'e's

JUNE 9, 2015

Do join in any way you can, so you don't miss out on the excellent dialogue we will be having around MOOCs , Open Educational Resources, learning analytics, mobile learning, personal learning environments , social media in education and a whole host of related subjects too numerous to mention. Unported License.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 12, 2012

In today's 10Q interview, Helen answers questions about her philosophy on learning, social media and her current projects in higher education, including alternate reality games: Who are you? heloukee (online), Senior Lecturer in Interactive Media and Social Technologies at the University of Salford. I’m Helen Keegan a.k.a.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 3, 2015

The ultimate learning experience for students is both highly collaborative and extremely personalized, supported by mobile devices and digital content, reports Project Tomorrow in their latest Speak Up report. Digital equity and access, particularly outside of school, remains an issue important to administrators.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 3, 2012

David White is Honourary Director General at the European Commission, and is a passionate believer in lifelong learning. 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.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 17, 2015

This is the second in a series of posts that examine how schools and districts are planning for and implementing digital learning efforts. Providing technical support for a large fleet of devices that travel between school and home is no simple task. We are also hosting monthly webinars to dig deeper. There is no single right answer.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2021

And while teaching and learning is a central component, not to be overlooked are the other, auxiliary experiences: the relationships forged, the support services provided, the social-emotional needs met. You hear things you don’t want to hear sometimes … hard things, “ Minshew said, “but you learn.”

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Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Many teachers are left wondering whether personal technologies such as smartphones actually have a place in education and what risks and threats accompany them. My view is that children can and do use technology to support their learning but they need to be guided to do so responsibly. (It This is just one example.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2017

From 2004 through 2008, I basically rubber-stamped the status quo while adding a splash here and there of technology. My personal views towards social media and mobile devices remained unhinged during this time, as I was adamantly opposed to both. We must always be cognizant of the way in which technology is integrated.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 22, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update July 22nd, 2014 Every individual matters. Jane Goodall The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions. To subscribe to this newsletter, please sign up at the Learning Revolution.

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