EdNews Daily

AUGUST 14, 2019

A 2019 Common Sense survey found that only four out of every 10 teachers consider the professional development that they received on the use of technology in the classroom to be effective. We’ll provide an explanation and an example of each level of technology integration. Substitution. Redefinition. About the Authors.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 8, 2016

Organize and map the core curriculum, resources, and assessments the district is currently utilizing. 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.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s technology allows teachers to generate and monitor personalized learning plans for their students. Digital curriculum offers videos, games, and simulations that support multiple ways to learn new material. Technology supports communication and collaboration via email, blogs, and digital apps, among other tools.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2017

This case study was originally published on Getting Smart Achievement First operates a network of 32 high-performing college-preparatory, K-12 public charter schools in Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York City. Its rigorous standards, high-quality curriculum and ongoing professional development for teachers serve to support this goal.

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2019

Because no matter the business model, whether the technology is marketed and purchased at the district level, or whether it’s a free app marketed direct to the teacher-consumer, the product will have a short life if the end-user doesn’t use it. If the technology does not offer a clear benefit, I’m not going to look into it any further.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 26, 2019

He also shares how the district uses case management technology to track these interventions, support clinicians and help assess when students need help—and when they don't. How does special education management technology support your district's mental health services? Join thousands of educators.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

How can educators, technologists and academic researchers—three groups that don’t often convene—shape new ways to assess teachers and students? That was one of many questions posed at CRESST CON , an annual conference for those working at the intersection of education, technology and research.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

But after talking to a number of different educators and reading their various accounts, what I can tell you is that your peers have discovered creative, technology-supported ways to approach teaching reading, writing and vocabulary in their multi-subject classrooms—and they were willing to share it to help you out.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 3, 2018

“And at a time when many schools are being asked to make do with less funds while introducing new instructional strategies and complying with requirements for standards-aligned curriculum and high-stakes assessment, schools need to maximize their resources and ensure the highest possible levels of teacher efficiency.”

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Teachers will need training on using this method of instruction to make it effective students will need to be shown how to access, use the technology and what is expected of them Students need to be able to do work outside of school hours do they have access to technology at home? do they have access to internet at home?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

When districts invest in new instructional technology, many teachers find that at first their students are quiet and focused, clicking away on activities aligned to their instructional needs. Teachers need help planning lessons that meaningfully contextualize academic standards.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Policymakers will be looking to leverage their existing data sources to better understand those trends and the remaining gaps, and they will continue to look for innovative approaches to learning and ways to assess the needs of students. I can see a world where we overcorrect, however, and start to view it in a very narrow way.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 13, 2019

The reviewers look at three key aspects of the material—the content and especially its alignment to core standards, accessibility of the content for all students, and the pedagogy, including teacher support and assessments. He has taught in many areas of social studies, as well as in computer applications and programming.

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GoConqr

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This was something we touched on in a recent blog post on a study that found that more than half of students in the US felt “bored” at school.) Technology supports creativity because it is a medium that requires interaction, unlike the one-way participation of an activity such as watching TV. It is kinetic and energizing.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 12, 2012

I studied at the Royal Northern College of Music before going on to a degree in Linguistics, specialising in phonetics, speech synthesis and spectrographic analysis. It was completely informal, un-assessed, and gave me the opportunity to explore a range of disciplines (music, computing, writing, performing) and learn with a group of friends.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Some studies suggest achievement gaps that exist beyond the third grade are difficult to close regardless of the intervention. These kids are surrounded by technology, and it just helps foster learning for these students.”. Studies show that low-income and minority students are less likely to use the Internet or own a computer.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Policymakers will be looking to leverage their existing data sources to better understand those trends and the remaining gaps, and they will continue to look for innovative approaches to learning and ways to assess the needs of students. I can see a world where we overcorrect, however, and start to view it in a very narrow way.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 29, 2024

This platform caters to the diverse needs of students, offering interactive multimedia elements, adaptive learning features, and real-time assessments. This is done using charts, diagrams, elaborate explanations of complex topics, practical solutions, infographics, and case studies. Table of Contents: I.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Some studies suggest achievement gaps that exist beyond the third grade are difficult to close regardless of the intervention. These kids are surrounded by technology, and it just helps foster learning for these students.” Studies show that low-income and minority students are less likely to use the Internet or own a computer.

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Learning with 'e's

JULY 30, 2019

Two decades into the 21st Century, the university has been characterised by an emphasis on technology supported education. Are today's students best assessed by a 3 hour written examination, or by a continuous process of assessment that can be expressed through multiple modes of articulation?

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MindShift

APRIL 17, 2018

It is also helpful for student presentations to be connected to a current unit of study. Technology Support —It can’t be assumed that students have experience using technology tools in presentations. We also often ask students to reflect on their own presentation and complete the rubric as a form of self-assessment.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 10, 2015

Instead in this post it will be important to see how the technology is being integrated in a classroom. Not only should the technology support the standards, but proper integration of technology will ensure productive and effective technology use and integration in the 21 st Century Classroom.

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MindShift

APRIL 21, 2015

We have at different moments self-assessment rubrics or self-reflective rubrics, where students look at what they’ve done,” Germain-Rutherford said. Middlebury did the best job at providing opportunities for students to speak,” said Brian Schiffer, director of social studies, fine arts and world languages for the district. CRITICISMS.

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