eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students now have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips, allowing for self-directed exploration and reinforcing classroom concepts. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What’s new in education technology?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

EdSurge spoke with Häkkinen about the impact of new speech synthesis technologies on student assessments, and how his company is making the most of them. EdSurge: First, when we say “assistive technologies,” what exactly are we talking about? How do you present science, technology, engineering, and math content?

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Teaching and Learning includes originality reports for student work, a soon to launch Classroom Add Ons feature (see the below section for more details), and many of the previously announced Google Meet features like breakout rooms, recordings that do not expire after 30 days, and room polling. Available with Standards or with Plus.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Google tools are loaded with features that help us differentiate and support ALL learners in our classrooms. Ever wondered how you can use Chrome, Chromebooks, and Docs to create a more accessible classroom? Chrome OS & Chromebooks. Chromebook accessibility help. Chromebook keyboard shortcuts.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

When I first began my job as an Assistive Technology Coordinator in my district back in 2008, the lines between educational tech and assistive tech were pretty crisp. I worked exclusively with students in special education classrooms who needed a way to access the curriculum or a way to communicate effectively in the classroom.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

For several years, Storify was one of my favorite free "go to" edtech tools. When one edtech door closes, another one often opens. Because Stella is an experienced user of Wakelet -- be sure to check out her Wakelet profile -- what better time to interview her, as well as share her thoughts on other edtech tools?

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Hansen's Link to Tech

MAY 17, 2014

As schools continue to progress to 1:1 we as educators need to provide meaningful edtech tools to all learners. Assistive Tech Chromebook Google Apps for Education Google Chrome Internet' Researching the web provides wonderful resources for our students as well as cluttered pages with ads, images, and distractions.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

“It can be used in a formal classroom or an informal setting or at home.” Generally the type of ed tech those surveyed reported using most for instructional purposes were iPads, Chromebooks, desktops or laptops, and electronic whiteboards. ” More Than 400 Apps Reviewed. Department Says.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

They are a gimmick; a technology that centers the action at the front of the classroom, supporting that old outdated classroom practice. Computers in the classroom rob children of the chance to debate and discuss ideas with the teacher. In fact they love using technology to converse and discuss with REAL people.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

In this episode, Kasey shares her best tips and ideas for creating and using digital choice boards in the K-12 classroom. You’ll learn some of the common misconceptions about creating choice boards, but most importantly, you’ll learn how to get started with utilizing the choice board for your classroom. Click To Tweet.

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