Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

As I eventually wrote in Open educational resources: Undertheorized research and untapped potential : Many of the articles reviewed in Hilton (2016), including some articles on which I was an author, are woefully undertheorized. They are essentially media comparison studies or, to be more precise, license comparison studies.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Google recently announced that Jamboard is winding down in 2024 (Details here) and educators across the world are now in search of viable alternatives. In this post, we provide suggestions and resources for three powerful white boarding alternatives that integrate seamlessly with Google for Education.

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

More willingness to listen to other viewpoints instead of scorning or fearing what is unfamiliar is another indicator of inclusive education. Research from the Brown Center for Education Policy at Brookings found that Black students are 5.8 Why is diversity an issue for schools? percent more likely to be suspended multiple times and 2.2

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. By learning to view it as a means of enhancing your lessons and resources, you can provide your students with tools and opportunities they may not otherwise access.

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Technology Classroom Digital Citizenship Education 260

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the debate between tablets and textbooks has become increasingly relevant. As a former classroom teacher and current educational researcher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformation of teaching tools from traditional methods to digital innovation. The Case for Tablets 1.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 13, 2017

I did it already, but mine looks amateurish in comparison. Oh hey, I have a set-up similar to that…but my handwriting is atrocious, and it’s not colorful, and basically my version looks like total crap in comparison. It was one of their few opportunities to see how other educators were doing things. And it was expensive.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2019

Educate Stakeholders About Cost Comparisons and Success Stories. It was a visual that totally made sense to them.”. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out where K–12 schools can turn to secure funding for personalized learning programs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The US Office of Educational Technology says, "Everyone in education has a responsibility to harness the good to serve educational priorities while also protecting against the dangers that may arise as a result of AI being integrated in educational technology." Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic has radically disrupted both society and education as we know it. Obviously, education is at the top of my mind since it is the profession both my wife and I are a part of, and my kids currently attend public schools in Texas. Access to devices and reliable WIFI needs to be emphasized.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

It also can turn into a game that encourages comparison to fictional “averages.” And I share my personal obsession with grades as a student—and request a copy of my own college admissions file to try to figure out just how important all my grade-chasing was to my own educational path. And it turns out, that’s by design.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

It has been exciting to see the focus shift to getting educators trained in the methodologies behind the science of reading. Once educators have the know-how, they can give students the skills, the rules and the ability to decode and understand the structure of language. Assisting, Not Replacing, the Educator.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2023

Using Desmos was seen as being particularly egregious, as educators feared that students may have access to the internet and may surf the web while they should be learning or during summative assessments.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

While it is right to seek international comparisons, the piece was misleading by relying too heavily on anecdotes and failing to give enough context about the rules of the road for higher education in the countries featured. Fortunately, there are data available that allow comparisons across countries. In the U.S.,

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

These data show that post-pandemic recovery is still an uphill battle for millions of students nationwide, reinforcing the challenges our educators face in the classroom every day.” By comparison, students in Grades 1 and 2 have suffered more pronounced declines with less evidence of recovery, with average scale scores decreasing by 4.3

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Do all students have access to the internet? A critical finding is that school districts that are meeting the 1 Mbps per student goal are also getting access at a much lower rate than those districts not meeting that benchmark,” said Emily Jordan, Vice President of Education Initiatives, CN. “In Key points: U.S. per megabit.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 5, 2024

TinyTap is a dynamic educational app designed for toddlers and preschoolers, aiming to transform screen time into an enriching learning experience. TinyTap’s vast library of over 200,000 interactive learning games, created by teachers, therapists, and educators, covers a broad range of subjects and skills.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The Internet has revolutionized much of modern life, especially when it comes to education. Because many students have 24/7 access to a smartphone, online bullies can follow them around, giving no sense of relief. Because online bullying is almost impossible to overhear or see in the classroom, educators can be unaware it’s happening.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 9, 2023

A new research review finds inconsistent benefits for students with disabilities who learn alongside general education peers. policy has urged schools to keep students with disabilities in the same classrooms with their general education peers unless severe disabilities prevent it. Credit: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report.

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Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

KiwiCo Crates, Fun STEAM Arts, Crafts, Engineering, And Science Educational Activities. These monthly subscription boxes are educational, engaging, and popular among younger kids. Little Passports offers monthly subscriptions engaging children ages 3 to 12 years old with educational theme-based fun activities and resources.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After nearly three years of disruption to learning caused by the pandemic, government funding has enabled many schools to invest in new devices and upgrade their technology infrastructure to accelerate learning and improve the education experience for all students.

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EdTech Microsoft Comparison Training 162

PlagiarismCheck

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A good plagiarism checker is a superhero among education-related tools. API access and Learning Management Systems (LMS) integrations. The custom database allows teachers to add papers for comparison, helping to avoid copying within a group and detect already-checked assignments. Authorship Verification tool. No LMS integration.

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Sakai Moodle LMS Schoology 94

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 12, 2023

In this video, I do a quick head-to-head comparison of results from using the same prompt in Google’s Bard AI vs. Chat GPT. As soon as I got access to test out Google’s Bard, the AI chatbot, I knew I needed to share it with Shake Up Learning readers. Chat GPT (head-to-head) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Who will win?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

The past decade saw significant improvements in the application of technology to learning and 2017 became a tipping point where embedding technology into education finally moved from fringe to mainstream, remaking classrooms in the image of the future. More online access to class materials. Shared responsibility. 24-hour help.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 24, 2023

Leading Institutions use different plagiarism detection new-age tools to help students, teachers, and overall educational success. Additionally, the platform can integrate with other content management systems and cloud storage services to provide easy access. Let’s explore plagiarism software features, pros and cons, and pricing.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 1, 2022

The design world is now becoming increasingly aware of the importance of digital accessibility and catering to those with color blindness. . In comparison, solutions offered by other manufacturers only offers accuracy levels of around 70 percent achieved when using other leading solutions on the market. . Color Blind Simulation .

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 13, 2017

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve made three critical updates to this tool to provide a more seamless search experience and help districts identify the price comparisons that are most relevant to them. To make it even easier for districts to find actionable comparisons, the updated Compare & Connect K-12 has simplified map views.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 29, 2023

eLearning is one of the most dynamic education trends of the decade. Brought into prominence by the pandemic, it has transformed the way education is given and received. This flexibility and accessibility make eLearning courses hugely popular. Many learners today opt for eLearning courses of varying disciplines and levels.

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eBook Gamification Education Learning 52

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I know now that this question was meant kindly — and was informed by the older generation’s desire to see their children enjoy a return on investment (ROI) on a college education similar to what they themselves experienced as first- and second-generation college-goers. College degrees changed the trajectories of their lives.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2024

And for many Black students now, 70 years since the nation’s highest court held unanimously that separate is inherently unequal, educational resources and access remain woefully uneven. By comparison, Black students make up about 15 percent of public school enrollment. That figure is down from 23 percent in 2000.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

And so I have realized that, relative to abled communities, technology has improved accessing information, entertainment and education for differently abled students and seekers to the point of being a quantum leap. We have touched the subject of web accessibility on this blog before — why it matters and how to create such a design.

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PlagiarismCheck

MAY 14, 2024

Getting new information is the reason why we consume any content, and fostering an original mindset ready to produce ideas is one of the main tasks of education. PlagiarismCheck.org features admired by educators: Detailed report with links to the sources where similarities have been found for deep analysis. LMS Integrations.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The criteria were established by the Arizona Department of Education as part of its Move On When Reading initiative, an effort to provide all readers with specific, targeted instruction and interventions so that they are reading at or above grade level by the end of the 3rd grade. “95 Lincolnshire, Ill. – Independent Research Findings.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

As educators, we craft learning experiences based on the pedagogical foundations set by those who came before us. In higher education, the student persistence and retention strategies used by institutions all over the world are built on the seminal works of great theorists such as John H. million persons under the age of 18.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Effectiveness varies based on individual needs, preferences, and circumstances Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The effectiveness of online learning versus classroom learning is a contentious topic in education.

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PlagiarismCheck

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Let’s see a plagiarism checker comparison. Grammarly vs Plagiarismcheck : plagiarism checker comparison PlagiarismCheck.org Grammarly Main focus Plagiarism detector with proofreading and other features Writer's assistant with plagiarism checker Payment Policy Price starts at $1/user for organizations and $5.99 for 20 pages ($0.30/page)

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Vizor

JULY 28, 2020

Education establishments are choosing these durable laptops to complement their 1:1 program. In addition to the laptops, Google offers two G Suite editions to schools: G Suite for Education and G Suite Enterprise for Education. They position the G Suite for Education edition for free for teachers and students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

Created by Educators for Educators, InSpace Innovates With Virtual Learning Solution. The seed funding will expand educator support to keep pace with rapid growth and establish a resource network for users to share ideas and successes. The funding is led by a $2.6 The funding is led by a $2.6

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