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Companies Invest in Preparing K–12 Students as Older Sectors Become Tech Integrated

EdTech Magazine

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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Information Sharing at the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference

Digital Promise

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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Best Collaborative Whiteboards for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this post, we’ll explore some of the top collaborative whiteboard platforms, including Google Jamboard, Miro, Microsoft Whiteboard, Mural, Conceptboard, Lucidspark, and the Webex App. The strength of Microsoft Whiteboard lies in its collaborative capabilities, especially when used in conjunction with Microsoft Teams.

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5 Ways To Bring SEL Into Edtech Classroom Use

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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Instructor Spotlight: Tom Driscoll

EdTechTeacher

Before joining EdTechTeacher, Tom served as Digital Learning Director for the Bristol Warren Regional School District, leading their Future Ready Educational Technology initiative and 1-1 device program. Tom provides keynote and workshop services on the following topics [& Many more!]:

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Instructor Spotlight: Lindy Hockenbary

EdTechTeacher

Lindy Hockenbary is an educator whose strength is helping other educators utilize technology to enhance learning experiences. She uses these skills to facilitate hands-on trainings for teachers, engage educators through speaking engagements, and provide product feedback and training solutions to educational technology companies.

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Teaching History with Technology: Reflections on 16 Years & Counting ? from Tom Daccord

EdTechTeacher

In a few weeks, I will be instructing the EdTechTeacher “Teaching History with Technology Workshop” for the 16th straight year. Lately, I’ve been thinking about changes in technology since I first began leading the workshop and implications for teaching and learning. Continue reading this post on tomdaccord.com.