EdTech Magazine

MAY 22, 2019

3 Ways Microsoft Edge Makes the Internet More Secure. Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 brings numerous improvements over Internet Explorer. It strips out much of Explorer’s legacy code for a more secure base, and it is bolstered by several new defense technologies in Windows 10. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 05/22/2019 - 14:22.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The landscape of education is undergoing a seismic shift, thanks to the advent and integration of Educational Technology (EdTech). From digital classrooms to interactive learning tools, EdTech is not just a fleeting trend but a fundamental change in the educational paradigm.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2018

Microsoft Unveils New Tech to Create Personalized, Immersive Education. Thanks to the latest Microsoft updates, creating an innovative learning environment has now gotten easier. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Technology has the tremendous capability of reaching us individually.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 2, 2018

Microsoft to Use TV White Space to Put Wi-Fi on Rural School Buses. Microsoft wants to outfit school buses in Hillman, Mich., with high-speed internet to help bridge the “homework gap” that many rural students face because of lack of internet access at home. And without this access, many students fall behind.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 6, 2020

Pritzker announced mandated school closures in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, school districts such as Peoria Public Schools knew they’d have to lean on technology to teach remotely for an indefinite period of time. When Illinois Gov. They also used the platform to co-teach and develop lessons together, the newspaper notes.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2020

Pritzker announced mandated school closures in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, school districts such as Peoria Public Schools knew they’d have to lean on technology to teach remotely for an indefinite period of time. When Illinois Gov. They also used the platform to co-teach and develop lessons together, the newspaper notes.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

How to Leverage Mainstream Technology to Boost Special Education. Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. Assistive technology may be the best option. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

There’s no doubt that education technology or ‘EdTech’ is an important and fast-evolving entity in the digital age, and one that is having a dramatic impact on the quality of students’ learning. On a similar note, educational technologies are adaptable to the needs of students. The Rise of Hybrid Environments.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . 3 Education Technologies Improve Blended Learning Initiatives.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2018

FETC 2018: Maximizing Microsoft Azure Boosted Education in Tennessee. Lloyd and other state officials turned to digital tools and the backbone of Microsoft Azure to help turn the state’s education around. From day one, technology was recognized as the way to underpin our plan ,” said Lloyd in a session on Jan. meghan.bogardu….

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

As an educator for more than 26 years, I understand the importance of leveraging technology to “work smarter, not harder” when planning and implementing lessons. As a digital learning specialist, I support instructional technology implementation in my district as well as provide training for teachers on edtech tools.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In a new survey from Microsoft of over 500 Canadian teachers and school leaders, most said schools need to do more to adapt to the evolving needs of students. The results also indicated a clear difference in approach to technology in the classroom between those schools with an established sustainable digital strategy and those without.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 19, 2020

Pritzker announced mandated school closures in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, school districts such as Peoria Public Schools knew they’d have to lean on technology to teach remotely for an indefinite period of time. When Illinois Gov. They also used the platform to co-teach and develop lessons together, the newspaper notes.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2020

Pritzker announced mandated school closures in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, school districts such as Peoria Public Schools knew they’d have to lean on technology to teach remotely for an indefinite period of time. When Illinois Gov. They also used the platform to co-teach and develop lessons together, the newspaper notes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

If your school has Microsoft Office 365 A3 or A5 licenses, you can activate this feature. AI is changing rapidly, and you'll want your team to take advantage of this free course from Microsoft today. I highly recommend this free AI course from Microsoft. I'm great now even if playing a bit of catch up! ? AIforEducators.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With all the changes and challenges over the last year, one takeaway I keep reflecting on is how essential education technology has become to learning—and how quickly this transition occurred. I have long believed that edtech has the power to open up opportunities for students and change how educators teach.

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Neo LMS

MAY 21, 2019

To answer this question, schools need to take into account the various challenges that parents face, including busy schedules, struggles to keep up with new technology, or even speaking a different language than the main language of instruction. Accessibility. 4 Great ideas for boosting parent engagement through edtech.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Indian edtech giant Byju’s keeps getting bigger , having raised more than $4.5 Specifically, the company announced a new research-and-development hub, with offices in Silicon Valley, London and Bangalore, that will work on applying the latest findings from artificial intelligence and machine learning to new edtech products.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

5 Steps to Creating a Technology Internship Program. We are constantly thinking of ways to bring out the grit, passion and intelligence inherent in our students by providing them with equitable access to education. She has been in our technology internship program (TSI) throughout her high school career. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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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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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 26, 2023

However, if you’re not closely tracking EdTech trends, you might be uncertain about what it means. EDLA-certified interactive whiteboards can enhance traditional classrooms with improved access to Google services and applications, while EDLA-certified slot-in PCs upgrade the Android capabilities of their current interactive whiteboards.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Two years may seem like a long time from now, but when it comes to making necessary technology updates in K–12, time can run shockingly short. Microsoft is planning to sunset support for Windows 10 by Oct. 14, 2025, and that means schools should start planning now to make these updates.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 29, 2022

As education goes online driven by the evolution in digital technologies and the COVID 19 pandemic, several companies are wooing the learners, academic institutions, and corporate houses with powerful tools to conduct online and blended learning programs. Benefits of KITABOO and Microsoft Immersive Reader Partnership.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

Keep Adaptive Technology Top of Mind in MLE Planning. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers use virtual reality platforms to teach coding. Create Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment by Decluttering. Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Digital Environment. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 06/04/2019 - 15:39.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2021

District technology leaders once again named cybersecurity as their top priority, yet school districts continue to fall victim to cyberattacks. While K–12 education is a leader in cloud adoption, driven by the embrace of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, districts often aren’t properly securing it.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2019

Technology Makes or Breaks Esports Programs. MORE FROM EDTECH: See why educators embrace the benefits of esports. In competitive gaming, milliseconds matter , and the technology supporting students can make or break an esports venture. amy.burroughs_26341. Thu, 01/17/2019 - 13:47. by Joe McAllister.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Finding the correct digital education and EdTech solution provider can be challenging, but choosing the best fit for you will save you time and money, and help you avoid frustration. However, with the sheer amount of technology available, it can be challenging to identify those resources, products, or tools that tick all the boxes.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

4 Ways K–12 Can Maximize the Impact of Immersive Technology in the Classroom. Immersive technologies such as virtual reality and 3D scanning are becoming so hot that educators across the country are beginning to roll them out for students of all ages. Education technology purchasing is similar. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. Accessibility had always been the hurdle we couldn't leap — until the pandemic handed us the key.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Marissa Mierow It’s no secret that voice-enabled technology is taking off in the domestic sphere, but how is this increasingly robust technology impacting education? It grew as she moved to Microsoft, working on various products that touched consumers' lives both in and out of the education sector, including MSN, Encarta and Xbox.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Verizon has committed over $3 billion to help schools pay for technology, hoping “to leave no student behind.” Namely, many people think access to technology simply boils down to whether students have a working device and a reliable internet connection. Since the shift to remote learning in spring 2020, schools in the U.S.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In collaboration with Microsoft and the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX), this initiative underscores SETDA’s commitment to providing essential tools and guidance to support state educational agencies. It is the newest addition to SETDA’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Collection , available for access in their OER Commons site. “As

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . To offer some insight, the National Cyber Security Alliance offers guidance on using technology that adheres to the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 05/21/2019 - 09:25.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

education technology startups reached a record $2.2 Few investors have watched, and fueled, the growth of the edtech industry as closely and consistently as Reach Capital , one of a handful of venture firms that has focused its investments in education technology startups for the past 10 years. Investments in U.S.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Using technology to bring high-quality social capital to under-resourced neighborhoods.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Google and Microsoft have several apps and tools, which facilitate meaningful student collaboration and discussion. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Hypothes.is

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