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OCTOBER 6, 2020

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With EdTech gaining ground, educational institutions, including schools and higher education institutions are increasingly leveraging the advances in technology to support their classrooms. At a time when learning is getting more personalized for each student, there is added pressure on teachers to deliver against the odds.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

That’s according to the Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning, which found that 60 percent of principals who responded to its latest survey say they assign these devices, compared with 27 percent two years earlier. Schools that distribute mobile devices to students more often lay this foundation, the survey shows.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

Joseph Valver and his fellow instructional technology facilitators at Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey were providing numerous options for educators in their district to learn how to use education technology, but something was holding educators back. . “As eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 06/26/2019 - 11:41.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It’s never surprising to see and hear enormous enthusiasm for technology solutions at conferences: There are always a host of new apps and products on display that come and go. Still, it’s impossible to ignore growing skepticism about the power of digital tools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition, you’ll create practical tools such as rubrics for teacher observation, surveys for self-assessment reports, and data collection checklists and notes for interviews. Some students are not yet ready or cannot return to in-person learning. It can be more challenging to engage these students online. Learn More.

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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.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

The term was coined by author Marc Prensky to describe a person who grew up surrounded by technology and is familiar with the Internet from an early age on. This can be tremendously beneficial—for instance, when scheduling online learning or virtual parent-teacher conferences when in-person learning isn’t possible.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Educators need to be consistent with the messages they send and incorporate a growth mindset in what they do, including technology — or especially in the way they use technology to teach. It’s no longer what happens in the learning environment, but what happens when edtech comes into the mix and how we can enrich that environment.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting learners across the world, we’ve witnessed the growing need for hybrid learning, an education option that combines the benefits of a traditional in-person classroom and online learning. The future of hybrid learning is bright, and the benefits are unmatched.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2023

Even as doors reopened to brick-and-mortar schools, administrators here saw the continued need for a virtual option in response to lingering concerns about Covid and to feedback from some parents that their children had thrived in online learning. The district assigned 10 full-time teachers to provide live, online classes via Zoom.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 22, 2024

Consequently, optimizing learning content has emerged as a paramount concern. The significance of online learning for professionals is evident from the fact that the retention rates of learners using eLearning content has soared from 25% to 60%. You must structure all immersive elements logically to facilitate online learning.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Based on findings from a recent independent study, it looks like education will have strong ties to personalized learning and digital technology. Some other noteworthy findings from this report include: • 92% of the millennial parents surveyed feel that public schools should include more tuition free online options. •

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Based on findings from a recent independent study, it looks like education will have strong ties to personalized learning and digital technology. Some other noteworthy findings from this report include: • 92% of the millennial parents surveyed feel that public schools should include more tuition free online options. •

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Hapara

JUNE 7, 2023

EDT Where : Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Franklin 7/8 Session type : Explore and create: Deep-dive creation lab Session focus : In this session, learn why building a robot is so empowering for students. They’ll also discuss the risks and opportunities online for students, as well as data collection practices and algorithmic bias.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 21, 2018

Technology is changing the landscape of industries everywhere. Technology has paved the way for new opportunities to improve this crucial period of student growth. For instance, instead of boxing them into a standard mold, we’re swapping chalkboards for electronic screens and using programs for personalized learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind. of California’s Public Contract Code only addressed online learning in the context of surplus technology and nonprofit computer labs.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

That changed when his school district in Fairfield County, South Carolina, switched to online learning during the pandemic. Online, he has no problem asking the teacher a question,” said Woodward. Yet it’s unclear how many students will remain in virtual learning when the pandemic subsides — or whether they should.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Ramos knew there were many kids like her, eager to keep up with school but lacking the technology to do so. Though only about 40 miles north of Silicon Valley, home to technology giants such as Google and Apple, Oakland was deeply underconnected when the pandemic shuttered its schools. To her, it was “heartbreaking.”.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

train future educators to teach online, experts say. A 2016 survey of such programs found that only about 4 percent of respondents offered field experiences such as student teaching in K-12 online settings. Growing Demand For Online and Blended Teaching Thanks to the coronavirus, nearly all U.S. Archambault agrees.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. Children are learning how to be even more resilient, and technology is helping that happen.”.

Digital Divide 142

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

There has to be somebody sitting next to him helping with the technology and getting him engaged in what’s going on. Their report , titled “Access and Engagement to Education Study,” surveyed over 1,400 parents and professionals in the U.S. and Canada. They plan to release their new findings in February or March.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2020

And I know two things for certain: first, many students will go back to in-person learning, but the demand for high-quality online education and shorter, non-degree learning pathways—like boot camps and short courses—will continue to grow as people upskill, reskill and look for greater flexibility in education.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Poor internet, a lack of laptops and hotspots, and instability at home are the factors most commonly cited for making participation in online learning difficult for kids. For them, there’s no substitute for in-person learning, “So, they’re not going to respond to anything or even log in,” Choudhury said.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

“Instructional coaching is like sports coaching,” says Teresa Engler, K-12 Instructional Technology Coach for McGuffey School District in southwestern Pennsylvania. EdSurge: What do you do as your district’s instructional technology coach? Engler: I offer K-12 teachers professional learning experiences on a personalized level.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Until in-person learning can fully resume, family members are the only adults who regularly work with students on distance learning assignments. By and large, English learners aren’t thriving under distance learning. This issue is particularly important for English learners and their families , given that many U.S.

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Education Digital Divide Advocacy Report 133

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2018

Their changed view — and that of others who shunned Rogers and now want in — is driven by what seems to be a magic educational elixir: personalized learning. Philanthropists, state education officials, reform advocates — even charter school leaders — are examining personalized learning. What can that look like?

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

Many charter networks here, including Crescent City Schools, Firstline, ReNEW, and KIPP, have embraced an educational philosophy known as “personalized learning.”. Though personalized learning doesn’t have to include technology, many New Orleans charters have put computers at the center of their personalized learning efforts.

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Personalized Learning Software Data Report 99

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. Flipped classroom models empower students to do classroom work at home using multimedia presentations and online learning platform resources.

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Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 97

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

By October 2020, nearly 20 percent of adults who reported home schooling their children were Black, 24 percent were Hispanic or Latino and 48 percent were white, according to data from the Household Pulse Survey by the U.S. It just made think my children had another option to learn at home without that hostile environment.”

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

As districts across the United States consider how to get student learning back on track and fortify parent interest in public schools, they’re asking the same question as Steve Joel: What should we keep after the pandemic? It’s a reassurance as a parent to know they can get on and they can learn just like their peers in person,” says Ms.

Learning 142

Learning Accessibility Personalized Learning Digital Divide 142

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2016

And the business is growing: Babson Survey Research Group’s 2015 Survey of Online Learning shows the number of higher education students taking at least one distance education course in 2015 grew by 3.9 10 years ago, Kadenze probably couldn’t exist without the technology. percent compared to the previous year.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Here’s why it matters: A technology snafu creates a situation where precious class time can be lost. Some say technology can help teachers create lessons that are tailored to fit each child. (Is Is technology necessary to personalize learning?

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. By contrast, some districts had been bolstering their use of online learning for several years, including Lindsay Unified in California’s Central Valley, known as a pioneer in digital-learning circles. Coronavirus gave many just days.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2015

Annual survey finds that students say digital learning supports self-directed learning and collaboration. The information comes from Project Tomorrow’s annual Speak Up survey, which polls students, parents, administrators, and educators about their technology use in and out of school.

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Digital Learning Survey Learning Mobility 40

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. The people designing educational technologies are far removed from the students who end up using them. Subscribe today!

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