A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

There are growing concerns about students' mental well-being as well as inter- and intra-personal skills, which have only been magnified by not only the pandemic but also advances in technology as a result of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education. Here are key findings from their report.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Instructional technology is a critical component of teaching and learning in today’s world. Technology, when aligned to research-based practices, supports teachers in delivering instruction that is adapted to meet the needs of all students. However, it’s not enough for teachers to simply use technology tools.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

K–12 IT Leaders Can Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks Through User Training. Hackers can send malware and phishing emails, but users need to be trained how to recognize and report them — and not click. . Forty-six percent of organizations experienced a serious data breach, according to “The Cybersecurity Insight Report” by CDW. .

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2024

Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Texas and Wisconsin have reported bilingual teacher shortages during the 2023-24 academic year, according to federal data. stems from a lack of role models, inaccessible and unaffordable higher ed teacher training programs and weak academic language skills among would-be educators.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education. Here are key findings from their report.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Over the past few years, school districts have witnessed changes ranging from an influx in emerging technologies such as virtual reality to a greater emphasis on data security amid increasing cyberthreats. But many schools still struggle to adapt.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2024

The course combines Google and MIT RAISE’s technological expertise and shared commitment to promoting useful and responsible AI education. Additionally, the course will give teachers a foundational understanding of AI, including what it is, the opportunities and limitations of the technology, and how to use it responsibly.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2023

Barclay is a friend of mine, and his insight about the learning that is — or isn’t — happening in his classroom helped to shape my thinking about a question that’s been on my mind since I started reporting about recent efforts to change the way that math is taught. Barclay, of Richmond, reports feeling this crush. isn’t working.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We know technology is a challenge for veteran teachers. It wasn’t part of their teacher training program so they rely on school PD to fill the many holes in blending tech with education. It was clear that as I worked with these up-and-coming teachers, their first exposure to the integration of technology was in my classroom.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 23, 2024

Traditional corporate training ventures are beginning to prove ineffective in a competitive world that requires constant guidance and response to changing market dynamics. In this blog, we will discuss the power of mobile learning and explore the best corporate training apps for on-the-go education. Table of Contents: I.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. As technology is further integrated into the classroom, digital citizenship is an essential skill all students need to possess. . This means teaching students to be stewards of their own data, as well as training them to identify and avoid pitfalls such as phishing scams.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Over the past few years, school districts have witnessed changes ranging from an influx in emerging technologies such as virtual reality to a greater emphasis on data security amid increasing cyberthreats. But many schools still struggle to adapt.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Over the past few years, school districts have witnessed changes ranging from an influx in emerging technologies such as virtual reality to a greater emphasis on data security amid increasing cyberthreats. But many schools still struggle to adapt.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Over the past few years, school districts have witnessed changes ranging from an influx in emerging technologies such as virtual reality to a greater emphasis on data security amid increasing cyberthreats. But many schools still struggle to adapt.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Over the past few years, school districts have witnessed changes ranging from an influx in emerging technologies such as virtual reality to a greater emphasis on data security amid increasing cyberthreats. But many schools still struggle to adapt.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Over the past few years, school districts have witnessed changes ranging from an influx in emerging technologies such as virtual reality to a greater emphasis on data security amid increasing cyberthreats. But many schools still struggle to adapt.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Over the past few years, school districts have witnessed changes ranging from an influx in emerging technologies such as virtual reality to a greater emphasis on data security amid increasing cyberthreats. But many schools still struggle to adapt.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Over the past few years, school districts have witnessed changes ranging from an influx in emerging technologies such as virtual reality to a greater emphasis on data security amid increasing cyberthreats. But many schools still struggle to adapt.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here is Part 2 of his discussion on technology’s place in education: Part II Technology is Here to Stay: A Conversation with Teachers. In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators. Purposeful selection of technology tools and platforms has become key.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 19, 2024

If your third grader has to write a report about landforms, try these websites: Continents explained (with humor) Explore the Colorado Geography Games Geography Quiz Game Geologic movies–great and fun Landforms—matching games, etc. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Mapping Game Rainforest life—people, etc.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year. Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 17, 2023

universities can apply for an optional practical training, or OPT, visa that allows them to stay in the country for 12 to 36 months , depending on what they studied, after which they have to get an employer sponsor and enter the lottery for an H-1B visa. But only 11 percent of foreign-born U.S. International graduates of U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2020

In K–12 schools, integrating technology into the curriculum can bring those skills to life and transform the way students learn. Technology is a real enabler and accelerator for the four C’s,” says Helen Soulé, executive director of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills , in a Common Sense Education video. Here’s how.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

should prioritize early childhood education , a key component of that agenda is getting more people trained to offer high-quality care and teaching to young kids. Convincing Colleges Hesitation on the part of higher ed leaders may hinder efforts to improve the pipeline of trained early educators. They’ll have to bring those wages up.”

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2019

The Trickle-Down Effect of Technology on High School Sports. High school sports aren’t anywhere near the level of sophistication technologically that their counterparts at the college and pro levels have achieved, but that doesn’t mean technology isn’t having a transformative impact on how high school sports teams are managed.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2020

At Danvers Public Schools in Massachusetts, students with special needs are using immersive technology to learn and practice important life skills. It was especially transformative for students who were taking a life skills class where they received assistance on workplace transition and vocational training.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2020

At Danvers Public Schools in Massachusetts, students with special needs are using immersive technology to learn and practice important life skills. It was especially transformative for students who were taking a life skills class where they received assistance on workplace transition and vocational training.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

This story also appeared in The Washington Post Having previously worked as a certified nursing assistant, Magilke leapt at the chance to move up in the medical field with the full $4,000 tuition for a medical-assistant training program covered. The appeal of training for a good job in a short program paid for by the government is obvious.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Now he’s training in a fast-track program to become an industrial maintenance technician. Credit: Tina Russell for The Hechinger Report. Orr recounts this with surprising good humor, early in the morning in a brightly lighted classroom at the Valencia College Center for Accelerated Training. Even if they weren’t forced to, 4.2

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Technology is developing at a faster clip than its adoption, and while some K–12 classrooms are innovating — by using drones in curriculum or digital tools to personalize learning — they remain isolated examples dotting an unequal landscape where, often, digitization is seen as an end in itself rather than a means to improve learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2022

Specifically workforce training certificates that align with industries in Arizona that are hungry for workers and that pay “family-sustaining wages.” Their courses use Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training instruction, a model that helps students strengthen their math, reading and writing skills while they prepare for a career.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning. Here is the full report.) Not surprisingly, those who rely on cell phones to do so report having the hardest time. The data was then sent to Baker’s team at UPenn for analysis.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Powerful Learning First, Technology Second From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Powerful learning first technology second. No training of the teachers. Technology can make a good teacher better, but there is no technology fix to make a poor teacher anything but poor.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Technology proficiency becomes essential for future success, and connected devices empower students to navigate the modern workplace. —

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

From work to school to home, digital technology is everywhere. It’s time for all educators to integrate computational thinking into disciplinary learning across K-12 education, and equip students with the skills they need to participate in our increasingly technological world — and to promote justice for students and society at large.

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