The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

They opened opportunities for economic and social mobility and moved my parents’ generation beyond the experiences of their grandparents and great-grandparents, many of whom, as first- and second-generation immigrants to this country in the nineteenth century, started their working lives as farmers or day laborers.

Data 118

Data Report Comparison Knowledge Base 118

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 18, 2017

Today I'm publishing the survey results at ModernLearning.com for the 2017 Learning Revolution 's survey on technology and learning, which is the initial part of a larger effort to create a worldwide online conference on this topic. The original survey is on the site and you are welcome to fill it out. Why was it so helpful?

Survey 34

Survey Technology Conference Digital Citizenship 34

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

A 2018 survey found nearly half of millennial parents rely on mobile parenting apps for information relating to parenting and children. The app asks parents to take a survey of their child’s development and then provides ideas for appropriate activities. I call it a support booster,” Ramsey said.

Survey 108

Survey Mobility Trends Report 108

Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 7, 2017

The Center for WorkLife Law at UC Hastings conducted a survey in 2015 of 557 women in STEM and interviewed 60 minority women in STEM. The Library of Congress has various primary sources including newspapers and images. Additionally, females worldwide have higher quit rates in STEM professions. Enjoyed this post?

Resources 169

Resources STEM eBook Report 169

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2020

A Strada Public Viewpoint survey released in June found that Black and Latino students are more likely than white students to have changed or canceled their education plans because of the pandemic. The pandemic threatens to undo all of these even modest gains, and certainly imperils progress among students of color and low-income students.

Accessibility 135

Accessibility Broadband Survey Digital Divide 135

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

If the class is new to you, then you might take a bit of time at the beginning of the semester to get to know each student by administering surveys or creating your own brief questionnaires. There are entire libraries of free and low-cost apps to help students master more challenging content and develop higher-order skills.

Social Media 195

Social Media Gamification Learning E-rate 195

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 15, 2024

Department of Education promise, and many are calling for an urgent push for help, including through legislation and a marshalling of resources from institutions like libraries and groups such as AmeriCorps. “I It’s a terrible time for anyone who counted on that U.S.

Advocacy 131

Advocacy Report Survey Libraries 131

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Their report , titled “Access and Engagement to Education Study,” surveyed over 1,400 parents and professionals in the U.S. Fifty-six percent of the children of survey respondents had disabilities beyond a visual impairment. The library now has a shipping area from which tactile materials are sent to remote learners. “A

Assistive Technology 178

Assistive Technology Survey Accessibility Mobility 178

The Daring Librarian

MAY 5, 2010

The Library in Your Pocket: Mobile Trends for Libraries View more presentations from Meredith Farkas. Information Wants To Be Free Website The above slideshare preso is from a talk for Western New York Library Resources Council’s "Gadgets and Gear: A Tech Gathering" - May 7, 2010 And it BLEW me AWAY! Mobile Libraries!

Libraries 41

Libraries iPhone Smartphone Mobility 41

The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 11, 2010

On the back of my Sephora catalog, windows of shops, and in my library! A Quick Response (QR) code is a two-dimensional or 2D bar code which can be interpreted by any mobile phone with camera capabilities. QR Codes in the Classroom - and the Library! QR Codes are popping up everywhere! but what heck ARE they?

Libraries 74

Libraries Classroom Smartphone Wiki 74

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Learning Counsel, a leading education research institute and news media hub, announced this year’s National Digital Transition Survey Award winners at its 2019 National Gathering held in Dallas, TX. Four different categories of proficiency were celebrated in the National Digital Transition Survey Awards. This is real and earned.”.

Survey 130

Survey Elementary Software System 130

Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

These tools help create instructional content, interactive lessons, polling surveys, activities, and students’ opportunities to ask questions and communicate effectively. Teachers don’t have to create classroom videos on different subject matters; they can use suitable videos from an online video library. Khan Academy.

Flipped Classroom 97

Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 97

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

ExitTicket is a rapid-response tool that lets teachers instantly poll, survey, or test student knowledge via custom quizzes called tickets. Teachers can create their own tickets or browse a library of tickets created by other educators. Click here to read the full app review. ExitTicket. What’s It Like?

Mobility 40

Mobility Survey Libraries Tools 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In fact, according to a survey , the teachers are nearing breaking points with 75% of them admitting to high-stress levels and a third of educational professionals experiencing mental health issues. All these factors together are adding to the stress levels faced by the teachers.

Technology 52

Technology eBook Gamification Classroom 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2020

In a SHRM survey, 68 percent of respondents reported sustaining their training budget through the pandemic. Companies are looking to integrate the skills development platform with other HR systems, from applicant tracking systems to mobility and talent marketplace platforms.

Training 172

Training Education Learning Industry 172

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The Learning Revolution and School of Information at San José State University are excited to announce the first of three Library 2.016 mini-conferences: "Privacy in the Digital Age," March 16th, 2016, from 12:00 - 3:00pm US-Pacific Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join this Library 2.0 This is a free event.

Libraries 28

Libraries Survey Report Social Media 28

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2019

In a national survey of HR leaders that we at Northeastern University conducted last year, 64 percent of employers said that they expect the need for continuous lifelong learning will demand higher levels of education and more credentials in the future. According to PWC’s 2018 Global CEO survey , only around half of U.S.

Survey 102

Survey Training Industry Policies 102

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. In August 2020, they launched a “Tech Check” survey to collect that data. The Tech Check survey “opened our eyes,” Mickens said.

Digital Divide 110

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 110

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. NMC Virtual Symposium on the Future of Libraries. The great majority of these events are free to attend.

Libraries 46

Libraries Report Conference Learning 46

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Until today, Kahoot’s website and mobile app, which feature nearly 60 million multiple-choice quizzes, have been completely free for students and teachers. Premium users will also have access to a library of millions of images, which are displayed on the quizzes, and performance reports that track student progress.

Game-Based Learning 118

Game-Based Learning Company EdTech Survey 118

Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 14, 2022

the last Campus Computer Survey ; EDUCAUSE Top 10 IT Issues. Open Textbook Library. The EDUCAUSE Open Education Resources library: read the three “7 Things…” articles under “Key Resources” and explore the rest ( [link] ). use images found from this library page . February 24, 2022 – mobile.

Exercises 91

Exercises LMS Analysis UDL 91

Graphite Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Since mobile devices are more common than PCs in people's homes, letting families sign up via text gives them easy, immediate access; plus, you can invite them to download the app at any time. Overall, the platform is super easy to use, whether you're on mobile or the web. Family members and caregivers can join via SMS or code.

Mobility 98

Mobility Libraries Tools LMS 98

iLearn Technology

JANUARY 12, 2021

Each day we were in remote learning, I sent a daily email with a video message for the community, links to all of our teacher’s daily plans, links to tech-support, and a daily check-in survey so parents could share how remote learning was going in their house. At Anastasis, we start every day with a whole-community meeting.

Video 50

Video Libraries Survey Chromebook 50

The Web20Classroom

JUNE 8, 2018

This is also a good time of year to do a short email survey to parents to check for things like message frequency (too much or too little), preferred method of delivery, and other ways they’d like to be communicated with like social media. Only 42% find it effective in a survey from SchoolMessenger. ) How many emails were opened?

Social Media 110

Social Media Facebook Survey STEM 110

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Our vision is to build sustainable libraries and support their custodians and advocates — librarians.

Libraries 51

Libraries Conference Learning Wiki 51

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Libraries can now change the look and feel of their websites instantly with the release of Stacks , a hosted, turnkey web content management system designed specifically for libraries. Stacks is available through EBSCO Information Services , empowering libraries to engage their patrons anytime, anywhere. Read more.

Trends 40

Trends iPad Libraries iPhone 40

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Some appeal to people hoping to learn a new language for better employment opportunities and economic mobility. Other clients have included Queens Public Library in New York and Chobani, which famously employs refugees at its U.S. According to a recent survey of more than 15 million users, 22 percent of respondents in the U.S.

Learning 210

Learning Training Company Study 210

iLearn Technology

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each day we were in remote learning, I sent a daily email with a video message for the community, links to all of our teacher’s daily plans, links to tech-support, and a daily check-in survey so parents could share how remote learning was going in their house. At Anastasis, we start every day with a whole-community meeting.

Video 36

Video Libraries Survey Chromebook 36

Educator Innovator

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

A new survey from the Games and Learning Publishing Council sheds light on just how commonplace games have become in today’s classrooms. Among the findings: Among K-8 teachers surveyed who use digital games in teaching, 55% have students play games at least weekly. What does gaming look like in your library?

Classroom 33

Classroom Libraries Survey Laptops 33

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2016

New engagement platform uses web and mobile-based technology to help students and their parents navigate K-12 challenges. Suite360 uses custom web and mobile experiences to foster content engagement on critical topics, such as: Bullying & Hazing. Mental Health Issues. Social Media (pressures and responsible use). Time Management.

Mobility 40

Mobility Social Media Conference Survey 40

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

According to Manpower’s annual labor shortage survey , 45 percent of U.S. And, per the survey, the shortages span the hiring spectrum from skilled trades to sales people, engineers to accounting and finance staff. businesses reported difficulty finding appropriately trained workers, up from 32 percent reported in 2015.

Udemy 83

Udemy Coursera Company Training 83

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2022

You need an easier, more “interoperable” solution which everyone agrees on, and the content library publisher is able to give you content in a standard format at bulk rates. You can also design interactive multi-media rich eLearning and mLearning experiences for mobile learning needs on your logo-branded apps. What is SCORM?

LMS 52

LMS Guidelines Knowledge Base Training 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 23, 2020

More than 75 percent said they don’t think they’re receiving a quality learning experience , according to a survey of nearly 1,300 students by the online exam-prep provider OneClass. Related: Canceled research, sports, recitals — college students are coping with more than closed campuses. Illustration by Shonagh Rae.

Tools 118

Tools Coursera Course Survey 118

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

In math, Mrs. Chellani began the lesson with mobile learning devices and Poll Everywhere to review prior learning. She then utilized a variety of virtual manipulatives (using the SMART tablet ) from the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives. In music, Mrs. Swarctz conducted a survey using Smartphones in all of her classes.

Digital Learning 251

Digital Learning Poll Everywhere Learning Smartphone 251

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 13, 2019

As per the latest annual survey of state spending by the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO), state spending per student has declined at public colleges and universities by around 8%. Provide Access to K-12 Libraries. By providing alternate means of acquiring learning resources such as OERs, K-12 libraries etc.,

Technology 80

Technology eBook Classroom OER 80

Educator Innovator

JUNE 10, 2015

About two-and-a-half years ago, the school began rolling out mobile devices and working with teachers to develop the process. But Eastern Heights Principal Billy Chan and fellow educators felt something was missing—a space that would lend itself to the full potential of personalized and mobile learning. “We

Learning 53

Learning UDL Mobility Elementary 53

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It also provides users access to a huge database of professional quizzes and tests, including surveys, quizzes, training tools, etc. Discover How An Ebook Conversion, Publishing & Distribution Platform Can Help You Kitaboo is a cloud-based content platform to create-publish & securely distribute interactive mobile-ready ebooks.

Tools 52

Tools eBook Classroom Future Ready 52