A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

While not new in any sense, digital tools continue to play an immense role as they are constantly evolving. By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively. While acquiring knowledge is plentiful, digital literacy is a must.

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That’s why Lightspeed Filter provides school districts with the essential tools to promptly restrict access to sensitive content, effectively filtering current events. Here are some powerful features you can find in Lightspeed Filter to surface actionable insights and quickly block access during challenging times.

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Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

When I’m posting on our school’s social media account, I’m aware of how it will affect my digital footprint. Hāpara Highlights is a screen monitoring tool that allows teachers to create guided Chrome browsing experiences for learners. Use tools that make it easier to guide students on appropriate online behavior.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 8, 2023

What is a Digital Learning Platform? Gone are the days when learning was restricted to the classroom, with the instructor being the primary source of knowledge. A digital learning platform can be a learning management system (LMS) or learning content management systems (LCMS).

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The metaverse itself can be described as a virtual setting that users are able to occupy synchronously, which facilitates meaningful social interactions. ’ The company saw the metaverse as the future of online social interactions and as the evolution of existing social media. Learning Solutions For the Future.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. That’s because edtech solutions, advanced research, practical assessments, and improved communication give them maximum control over their learning. Provide technology for effective teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Nestled in the prairie of south-central Minnesota and serving students from the communities of Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop, and surrounding townships, GFW uses progressive technology applications to access educational resources from around the world. Among the resources coming to GFW schools are:   Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The key is to learn what works best for each of them. From there, you can marshal the vast potential of technology to create an online learning environment and digital learning content precisely tailored to each student’s needs and interests. Use social media and class message boards.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 27, 2017

I’ve seen how technology motivates learners of all ages to find their voice, connect with language learners around the world, and have access to knowledge and resources in multiple languages. Poor students often carry around cheap cell phones or access the Internet through a library or Internet cafe. 10 Web Tools & Apps.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 11, 2018

Below, find my presentation, STEAM UP Learning, and free web tools to help students, even toddlers, design and visualize their innovations. Some of these tools even help students 3D print their designs. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Students all over the world have access to knowledge, resources, and experts to help them learn in rich ways and accomplish great things. The Internet and social media provide learners with a worldwide audience in which to share their ideas, passions, innovations, thoughts, and brilliance.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 8, 2021

What are digital learning platforms? Gone are the days when learning was restricted to the classroom, with the instructor being the primary source of knowledge. A digital learning platform can be a learning management system (LMS) or learning content management systems (LCMS).

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders need to understand that schools should reflect real life and allow learners the opportunity to use real-world tools to do real-world work. Leaders should always be looking to improve instructional design and establishing accountability protocols to ensure efficacy in digital learning. This needs to be prioritized.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In support of that goal, the district sought to enhance science instruction by providing teachers and students digital resources offering more personalized learning opportunities, STEM, and career/technical learning resources, as well as the ability to improve literacy all in a one platform accessible from wherever students are.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2023

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

The purposeful use of technology can innovate assessment, transform time frames around learning, increase collaboration, enable learning about information and research thanks to unprecedented access, and provide a level of student ownership like never before. Just using it to access information is also not a sound use.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning are excited to introduce Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection —a web app designed to connect members of the Verizon Innovative Learning schools community to each other and to key resources. Marrs Magnet Center in Omaha, Nebraska. “I

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Back in 2009 when we began to transform teaching and learning at New Milford High School we were extremely fortunate at the time to have wireless Internet access throughout the school. Access to the Internet allowed us and our students to harness and leverage thousands of free tools to support teaching and learning as described above.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Break through the stigma surrounding social media and learn how you can utilize it to foster communication with parents, develop and model digital citizenship skills with students, and grow personally in your field as an educator.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 28, 2018

Buncee is one of my favorite creation tools for learners, which is why I spent a lot of time with the Buncee team at the recent ISTE conference. Click here to access my Buncee lesson ideas and free templates you can copy and edit and also share with students for them to copy and edit!

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Many are also taking advantage of the hundreds of free tools found in the Future Ready Dashboard. In a Future Ready district, curriculum, instruction, and assessment are tightly aligned, redesigned to engage students in 21st Century, relevant, technology-empowered, deeper learning. Personalized Professional Learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2022

Through this new collaboration, educators districtwide are now integrating Discovery Education’s award-winning suite of digital resources into science instruction for all students’ grades K-12. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. .

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

For instance, Learning Heroes, a nonprofit organization that equips parents to support learning at home, worked with partner organizations to update The Learning Hero Roadmap , a free K-8 interactive guide with videos and tools to help parents support grade-level math and reading as well as social-emotional development.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 28, 2018

Buncee is one of my favorite creation tools for learners, which is why I spent a lot of time with the Buncee team at the recent ISTE conference. Click here to access my Buncee lesson ideas and free templates you can copy and edit and also share with students for them to copy and edit!

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Understanding the Online Learning Environment Embracing the online learning landscape is the first step toward your academic success. Online education in computer science offers flexibility and accessibility, but it also demands self-discipline and effective time management.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 21, 2023

The use of tools like a VPN, ad blocker , private browsers, and standard cybersecurity practices can all help students safeguard their personal information, protect against online threats, and ensure a secure digital presence. In fact, there are several ways students can protect their online privacy.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Students are particularly excited about all of the new possibilities digital learning can offer. Why do kids love e-learning? Social media channels provide the digital alternative for the “traditional” social life and support communication within online communities non-stop.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go. This is such an incredible tool. Critical Reading with Digital Devices! More Tips and Resources.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Healthy digital friendships The average student spends 3 – 4 hours online every day. However, few young people are given the tools they need to form healthy digital friendships. This can be detrimental to the social growth of e-learners who spend even more time on the web.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 17, 2017

As teachers kick off the back-to-school season, we’d like to hear your thoughts about the role technology plays in your classrooms and how you empower your students to navigate digital learning. What does Digital Learning mean to you? What role, if any, did computers and digital learning play in your teaching experiences?

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

“We are thrilled to continue partnering with Mystery Science to ensure our teachers’ ability to create access to powerful digital learning experiences that engage students in the wonderful world of science.” Also, all GCSS educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community. Discovery, Inc.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Aigner Picou, a program director at the Learning Agency Lab, spent a lot of time talking to teachers in 2020. She was part of a team researching how to build a better writing feedback tool. Picou says it’s time to do away with the misconception that students will grasp tech tools simply because they’re growing up in a digital age.

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