EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

5 Key Areas of Technology Professional Development for Teachers. To assist the professional development process for both teachers and IT professionals, Digital Promise, in conjunction with Google , has established a new program called the Dynamic Learning Project to help introduce new education technology into the classroom. .

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Cloud technologies are growing in popularity in K–12 school districts, with IT decision-makers adopting collaboration tools, Software as a Service applications and cloud-based backups. However, despite the widespread use of cloud tools in K–12 education, only 23 percent of respondents are “very concerned” about data breaches or leaks, the…

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . Immersive Learning Technology Helps Students Practice Soft Skills.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . 3 Education Technologies Improve Blended Learning Initiatives.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2020

ManagedMethods , a leading Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) and Microsoft 365 cybersecurity, student safety and compliance platform for K-12 school districts, today announced the launch of its new Google Classroom monitoring and reporting features. About ManagedMethods.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

—November 16, 2021— ManagedMethods , the leading Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 cybersecurity, student safety, and compliance platform for education, today announced new research that found gaps in the cybersecurity strategies of district administrators when protecting their cloud collaboration and storage applications. About the Survey.

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

She is the vice president of advocacy and engagement at the Mozilla Foundation, which today released a new report examining the privacy and security policies of 15 commonly used video-conferencing apps. In essence, the Mozilla report distills legalese and technical jargon into plain language.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of technology in the classroom is not just a luxury but a necessity. However, understanding how to effectively integrate technology can be a challenge. First, I explored what technology integration really means. What is Technology Integration?

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

There’s no doubt that education technology or ‘EdTech’ is an important and fast-evolving entity in the digital age, and one that is having a dramatic impact on the quality of students’ learning. On a similar note, educational technologies are adaptable to the needs of students. The Use of Augmented Reality in Teaching.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There is a growing need for STEM skills in the workplace, as it has been reported that there will be 3.5 In researching some recent statistics about job outlook for the future, I found a report from the World Economic Forum that shared predictions for the key skills needed by 2022. Doing STEM Challenges. CoSpacesEDU.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2019

Technology Makes or Breaks Esports Programs. The High School Esports League reports it now represents about 1,200 schools — up from 200 the year before. In competitive gaming, milliseconds matter , and the technology supporting students can make or break an esports venture. amy.burroughs_26341. Thu, 01/17/2019 - 13:47.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

The new cohort includes 26 educators from across the United States and Canada, selected for their excellence in powerful teaching and learning with technology. HP Teaching Fellows are part of Reinvent the Classroom , a collaboration between Digital Promise, HP, Microsoft, and Intel. Theodore Ragavas, Technology Coach (New Jersey).

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

Keep Adaptive Technology Top of Mind in MLE Planning. Classrooms using Microsoft Teams can peruse Microsoft’s accessibility blog, which outlines best practices for using the education suite to make lesson plans more inclusive. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 06/04/2019 - 15:39. by Eli Zimmerman. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Like bacteria in a hospital, chronic absenteeism can wreak havoc long before it is discovered,” notes a report by the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report. Technology can vastly scale these interventions.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Like bacteria in a hospital, chronic absenteeism can wreak havoc long before it is discovered,” notes a report by the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report. Technology can vastly scale these interventions.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Like bacteria in a hospital, chronic absenteeism can wreak havoc long before it is discovered,” notes a report by the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report. Technology can vastly scale these interventions.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Like bacteria in a hospital, chronic absenteeism can wreak havoc long before it is discovered,” notes a report by the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report. Technology can vastly scale these interventions.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Like bacteria in a hospital, chronic absenteeism can wreak havoc long before it is discovered,” notes a report by the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report. Technology can vastly scale these interventions.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Like bacteria in a hospital, chronic absenteeism can wreak havoc long before it is discovered,” notes a report by the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report. Technology can vastly scale these interventions.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Like bacteria in a hospital, chronic absenteeism can wreak havoc long before it is discovered,” notes a report by the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University. In 2013, only six states kept records of chronic absenteeism, notes the Johns Hopkins report. Technology can vastly scale these interventions.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

Recently, I attended the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Portland, Oregon, hosted by NTEN , to catch up on the newest trends in educational technology (edtech) and learn about cutting-edge tools that may be integrated to boost adult learning and workforce development initiatives at Digital Promise.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Technology giants are working to bolster K–12 education in middle America , specifically targeting subjects that will help young students learn the skills they’ll need as traditional jobs like agriculture and manufacturing evolve with the rise of emerging technology. Microsoft Invests in American Agriculture. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2019

1 percent of students earned a particular credential that could lead to a nearly $82,000 information technology job. The findings come from an forthcoming report on the gap between the credentials that schools offer and the credentials employers actually demand. The report is based on data received from almost half of U.S.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 31, 2021

Microsoft Education’s new (and free) Reading Progress application promises to be a game changer and I would get ready to introduce it to your faculty early in the school year. Microsoft Education shares selected research suggesting connections between reading fluency and growth in reading comprehension. How does it work?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After nearly three years of disruption to learning caused by the pandemic, government funding has enabled many schools to invest in new devices and upgrade their technology infrastructure to accelerate learning and improve the education experience for all students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The US Office of Educational Technology says, “Everyone in education has a responsibility to harness the good to serve educational priorities while also protecting against the dangers that may arise as a result of AI being integrated in educational technology.” Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

From launching new tablets to virtual-reality curriculum , Microsoft has added plenty to its educational offerings through a series of new product updates and acquisitions over the past few years. Of the “Big Five” technology giants, Microsoft has become the most acqui-hungry as of late in the learning and training space.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Modern K-12 teaching is empowered by a versatile toolkit of technology tools Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning In K-12 education, a diverse array of tools and technologies enhance teaching methodologies, creating dynamic and engaging learning environments.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The US Office of Educational Technology says, "Everyone in education has a responsibility to harness the good to serve educational priorities while also protecting against the dangers that may arise as a result of AI being integrated in educational technology." Additionally, ChatGPT and other tools are not "mandatory reporters."

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eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2017

Chromebooks continued their steady growth in education, securing 58 percent of K-12 market share in 2016, according to a new report examining technology trends in the K-12 education market. The report from Futuresource Consulting notes that annual mobile PC shipments in the K-12 education market grew 18 percent year-on-year in 2016.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

Even amid the proliferation of mobile technology in K–12 schools through BYOD programs and one-to-one computing, desktop computers remain a popular choice. For now, about 48 percen t of the teachers and students who responded to a 2018 report about classroom technology from Cambridge International reported using a desktop computer in schools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Why Incorporate Technology In Math Education With smart technology becoming an integral part of everyday life, the average student interacts with different technologies day-to-day. A math teacher has a better chance of holding students’ attention during class time if they make technology part of the lesson.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

In a recent study from educational nonprofit Project Tomorrow , nearly 62 percent of teachers reported using video games in their classrooms. Cloud technology allows video game streaming on nearly any device , from smartphones to traditional game consoles. But Microsoft ’s Project xCloud may be the furthest along.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2020

The new cohort includes 26 educators from across the United States and Canada, selected for their excellence in powerful teaching and learning with technology. HP Teaching Fellows are part of Reinvent the Classroom , a collaboration between Digital Promise, HP, Microsoft, and Intel. HP Teaching Fellows Exemplify Powerful Learning.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As employees look to strike the ideal work and life balance and the technology makes these efforts more viable, employers come to understand the numerous benefits of such a model. It may be as easy as deciding between options like Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace. Virtual Collaboration: Why the Future is Hybrid .

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . To offer some insight, the National Cyber Security Alliance offers guidance on using technology that adheres to the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 05/21/2019 - 09:25.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

However, there are many tools that are out there that can be helpful, especially if the teacher and students have access to technology. It’s helpful to leverage technology for these because most online tools will automatically grade and give data reports. Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels.

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