eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standard-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education’s K-12 platform facilitates the creation of engaging instructional experiences for all students. “At

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

When Logan City School District knocked down most of their aging red brick high school, they remodeled and rebuilt their way to a two-story, technology-infused learning center. Wait, TVs to Support Collaboration? The technology was supposed to let teachers share their screens without being tethered to a desk. "The

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Technology or pedagogy? I would argue that technology is not the tool that makes children creative, instead it is a support. The learning is the priority when planning lessons; the technology is merely a dynamic aid. So can technology support higher order thinking? Image courtesy of helpx.adobe.com.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 2, 2018

With the right tool a teacher does not have to be an expert in typing yet can still be able to facilitate the opportunity for students to learn. James Lovelock currently works for EdAlive Educational Software , a respected publisher of educational software in Australia, and oversees the provision of Typing Tournament to various institutions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science? Leah: Well, some of the best tools that I’ve used in the classroom are those that simply enhance the student’s voice. What’s another idea?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

And core to continuing that momentum will be changes in both tools and practices that support students’ close partners in learning, namely educators. and elsewhere regularly use software and curriculum developed within the past decade, often developed by small companies and former educators. The experience is sometimes chaotic.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 14, 2019

Reuben Puentedura, founder of the consulting firm Hippasus, and it presents a choice of four levels of technology integration. Tech newbies might start at the most basic level, which is substitution, and as their confidence with technology tools grows, they aim for higher levels until they reach the modification and redefinition levels.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class. Additional Resources from eSpark Learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Colleges and universities in the United States are increasingly integrating technology into developmental education programs, which are designed to bring underprepared students up to college level. Student support technology supports students’ academic performance. Online videos (e.g.

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The 21st Century Principal

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Would your school district like to save money and cut down on technology-related and technology support costs? There are quite of few reasons for moving to a cloud-based “Online Tools Suite” as opposed to using locally installed and maintained applications.

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Connecting 2 the World

JUNE 14, 2022

Over the last two days I have attended 2 different #MyFest22 presentations ( Accessibility Crowdsourcing for Digital Literacies Toolkit and Open Learning Journey Week 2 Kickoff) where the heart of the discussion was the question: what happens if a student or community is unable to access learning (tools, resources, content, courses)?

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edWeb.net

APRIL 6, 2021

Eric has done numerous presentations throughout his region, as well as at ISTE, on the topics of educational efficacy, data, privacy, and the role of technology in learning. Throughout her career, Monica has been an evangelist for the adoption of technology as a transformative educational tool.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 8, 2016

During this step, school leaders across the district should collaborate to inventory what currently exists, from core curriculum and technology support resources, to types of devices already in place. Districts can often be seen purchasing vast amounts of technology based on little to no research or evidence.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

billion in companies building education products, but this is a far cry below the money invested in other markets like computers and software, $115.7 Following Shelton’s talk, conference sessions centered around two major themes: the importance of human interaction and the efficacy of tech tools in learning environments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2021

In addition, there is also logistical data ranging from attendance, whether online or on site, to hardware and software use, school bus routes, lunches, and much more. Throughout her career, Monica has been an evangelist for the adoption of technology as a transformative educational tool.

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Kathy Schrock

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

I provide Ed Tech and Assistive Technology support to students with disabilities. Typically they require specialized software that does not have an iPad equivalent. I will be using this to provide access to the tools they need to be successful. Teachers and students can use Parallels Access to access (!) This is amazing!

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2016

Survey questions ranged across the education spectrum and included the impact of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), technology-supported learning, increasing graduation rates, and serving special needs students. Training staff emerged as the biggest challenge, with procuring and maintaining hardware a close second.

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Educator Innovator

JULY 3, 2018

Much of the current rhetoric about technology and education relates to devices and software programs—what types schools should purchase, how much money districts should spend on them, how they should be integrated into classroom learning, and what return on investment they should produce.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It is fair to say that AI is already present in most classrooms, as it is used within many of the most common software solutions. In fact, most teachers will already be familiar with AI technology and will be using it regularly without necessarily realizing they are using it. Provide Vital Technological Support to Teachers.

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Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

I can't help but wonder how does technology support that well-oiled process because well.that's what I do.wonder about technology. Or let them use some mind mapping tool like Popplet to organize their thought processes to decide which direction to go? This can be found under the Tools tab on the tool bar.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Ed note: This post is promoted by bettermarks, a company looking for teachers to beta test their adaptive Math software. Educational software can give some relief if it is able to analyze everything the student enters and give them direct feedback on their answer. 9 Ways To Help Students Learn Through Mistakes. by bettermarks.com.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Our society is becoming increasingly globalised; influenced by world events; as we connect into a worldwide web of content, networks, people, media and tools. Many of us do so willingly, but there is a very real underlying tension between the effects of the global and the desires of the individual.

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EdTechSandyK

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

It is one of those rare years when the campus is getting new computers (this happens every five or six years if you are lucky), and I''ve been asked to consult on the standard software image I want on the computers. OK, here''s the software list. First of all, teachers need technology support.

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The Daring Librarian

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

They see they don''t have to teach the tools to implement them in class. krispaterson work w them 1on1, small grps, give them actual technology, support/handhold them, with specific, achievable tasks Challenge the kiddos to learn the skillz, let them practice on their own (at home, the local library, at a friends house, etc.)

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2019

I can’t count the number of technological tools that were marketed directly to me during my 14-year teaching career. I could probably count the number of tools I tried out and tested—that number would be in the double-digits. And the number of education-specific apps, services, and software I actually used consistently?

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2017

Our team believes very strongly in being able to build and maintain your own tools—and it has created a massive competitive advantage for us, as that kind of internal capability is still unusual among charter schools.” The network also piloted and uses Cortex, a next-generation learning platform developed by InnovateEDU.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 17, 2015

As technologies evolve and improve, it is critical that technology support models evolve with the technology. For example, in a 1:1 computing program, one of the common baseline positions for a deployment has been that individual users not be able to install new software or update existing software.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

Technology can enhance the structure and requirements of the program by enabling students to do more. In “How Does Technology Facilitate Learning? Furthermore, technology can assist the structure and requirements of the program by supporting students in their own ability to keep track of and organize data gathered through the project.

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eSpark

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Instead, teachers, aided by learning software, determine students’ strengths and weaknesses and tailor activities toward them. Del Moro, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, points out that using technology as an instructional tool lets students “really engage at their particular level.

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eSpark

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Instead, teachers, aided by learning software, determine students’ strengths and weaknesses and tailor activities toward them. Del Moro, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, points out that using technology as an instructional tool lets students “really engage at their particular level.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 28, 2012

I was in the technical team that built some of the first personal computers from kit form, which we then deployed among our student teachers to explore how these new tools might possibly be used in teaching and learning. They were in effect, one of the first technology supported self-directed study methods ever used in nurse education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

The technology supporting these metaversities comes from Engage, an Irish company that has produced virtual-reality experiences depicting the Titanic voyage, the Apollo 11 space mission and the bombing of Berlin during World War II. They’re on the hook for paying licensing fees to give students access to the software that runs them.

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