Classroom, Digital Learning, EdTech and Google

10 edtech experts you should follow

Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

But it can be a struggle to understand how to use classroom technology in meaningful ways. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Here are 10 edtech experts every educator should follow. Lindy has several edtech certifications.

EdTech

EdTech Digital Citizenship Facebook Social Media

Reaching edtech harmony in your classroom

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While diverse edtech products promise innovation, they simultaneously pose challenges. Educators, learners, instructional technology coaches, and IT/edtech staff are grappling with the complexities of managing an ever-expanding arsenal of disconnected digital tools. Another challenge is security.

EdTech

EdTech Classroom Laptops Gamification

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12

EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? Schoology recently released a report on the 2018-2019 state of digital learning in K–12 schools. eli.zimmerman_9856. 1 priority. .

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Schoology Learning LMS

3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. Online learning gives proactive measures that make learning continue amidst calamities.

EdTech

EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide

Best Google Sheets activities for students to enhance digital learning

Hapara

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Educators are often intimidated by Google Sheets and stick to assigning Google Docs or Google Slides assignments. But Google Sheets activities for students are easier to put together than you think! What can learners do with Google Sheets?

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Google Differentiated Instruction Learning

How to analyze the effectiveness of a web filter for digital learning

Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

Your K-12 web filter should support learning rather than disrupt it. But how do you choose the best web filter for digital learning? Consider these ways your web filter should support rather than restrict digital learning. It should also block content such as distracting Google Sites that have links to games.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship How To Learning

TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work. Google Classroom has changed the game for teachers. Neeb, the principal of Williams Elementary School, and Tickle, a digital learning specialist and Google Certified Trainer, presented “The Whole Ball of Wax: A Place for Everything,” on Monday.

Google

Google Classroom Handbook Elementary

Sadly, EdTech Misunderstands the Best Way to Gain Saturation in the Classroom

TeacherCast

OCTOBER 10, 2022

How Can an Educational Technology Company Enter the Classroom? Traditionally, when thinking about ways to get your product into the classroom, there are two paths: Introduce your product to administrators and after purchasing, it gets pushed to classrooms. How Should EdTech Companies Treat Instructional Coaches?

EdTech

EdTech Classroom Company Meeting

Implementing a successful classroom management plan

Hapara

JANUARY 24, 2024

In fact, I didn’t know how to implement a classroom management plan, let alone a successful one. Over the years, though, I figured out how to create a productive environment where students wanted to learn. Classroom days transitioned from chaotic to enjoyable. What is a classroom management plan?

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship Classroom Survey Groups

How to vet edtech tools to promote success at school for all learners

Hapara

MAY 13, 2022

Wondering how to reduce barriers your students with special needs may encounter as they work digitally? Do you understand how to prepare our learners’ digital learning environment so every individual has the elements they need to flexibly accomplish their learning objectives? Why I vet edtech tools.

EdTech

EdTech UDL Tools How To

Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2022

In the next few days, thousands of edtech entrepreneurs, investors, educators and policymakers will flood a hotel in San Diego to attend the Mecca of Education Innovation Optimism known as ASU GSV. So now is the perfect time to reflect on the state of edtech. Today’s K12 educators are more digitally native than ever before.

EdTech

EdTech Chegg Udemy Company

How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

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. The most important factors to consider are the type of software and hardware offered by the provider and how they can benefit your classroom.

How To

How To Software Education EdTech

Tons of Engaging Lesson Templates for Incredible Student Learning

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

If you are a teacher who uses Google Classroom then you know how easy it is to assign a template of a Slide, Spreadsheet, Doc or Drawing for students to complete. Even if you don’t use Google Classroom. There are tons of Google Guru educators who freely share their lesson templates for teachers to copy and edit.

Learning

Learning STEM Google Libraries

Best practices for managing web filtering in a digital learning environment

Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning environment offers students all kinds of options for research, class projects, collaboration, activities and assessments. So how do you manage web filtering so that it protects students but doesn’t restrict learning? That means learning time won’t be disrupted.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Chromebook Learning Policies

Highlight Incredible Learning with a Newsletter

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! As the first semester ends this is the perfect time to send a newsletter showcasing the amazing learning that takes place in your classroom! You can also include ideas for students to learn during the winter break. Google Slides, Docs, or Drawings!

Adobe

Adobe STEM Learning Course

How to educate students on online behavior in a digital learning environment

Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

That’s why, despite the incredible learning possibilities the internet offers, appropriate online behavior for students needs to be taught. Set clear expectations Schools and classroom educators both need to set clear expectations about what appropriate online behavior means. We will keep our online passwords private.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship How To Learning

Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Kasey Bell teaches us eight great ways to use Google Slides. From stop motion to video controls and cool add-ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools – Google Slides. Kasey Bell’s Google Certification courses are open for enrollment from May 28 until June 10, 2018.

Google

Google eBook Video Assessment

9 new digital learning resources from TCEA

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

With the realization that COVID will stick with us, and with determination to live with it and resume aspects of pre-pandemic life, educators are once again eager to gather at edtech conferences and experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital learning resources, and professional learning opportunities.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Epson Resources Chromebook

EdTech Acronyms Explained

EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

FC – Flipped Classroom ( click here for my guide to flipping lessons ). FL – Flipped Learning ( click here for my guide to flipping lessons ). GAFE – Google Apps For Education (include Google Docs, Google Sites etc). NGDLE – Next-generation Digital Learning Environment. DOK – Depth Of Knowledge.

EdTech

EdTech VLE CMS OER

4 Questions for 4 Edtech Thought Leaders

eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. Named one of the top 16 “Forward Thinking EdTech Leaders in the Country” and one of the “Top 100 Influential Voices in Education.” What’s on the rise in edtech right now? thomascmurray. SamGliksman.

EdTech

EdTech Future Ready BYOD Personalized Learning

Sadly, EdTech Misunderstands the Best Way to Gain Saturation in the Classroom

TeacherCast

OCTOBER 10, 2022

How Can an Educational Technology Company Enter the Classroom? Traditionally, when thinking about ways to get your product into the classroom, there are two paths: Introduce your product to administrators and after purchasing, it gets pushed to classrooms.

EdTech

EdTech Classroom Company Meeting

25 Days of Free STEM Resources Digital Advent Calendar

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions ! Inspire Learning with an Interactive Calendar! Resources: Genially , ThingLink , Google Slides, Google Drawing.

STEM

STEM Resources Schoology Edmodo

Guest Post: Reimagine What Learning Looks Like in a Classroom

Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2020

Resources like the Challenge Based Learning framework , tools such as Teams , Flipgrid , Pear Deck (especially in student-paced mode ), and Wakelet , and this blog post about creating authentic distance learning in science class can help us prepare for this new type of work. A Chance to Reimagine Learning for Our Students.

Classroom

Classroom Elementary Learning EdTech

3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Google Jamboard is currently one of my favorite free tools for students to collaborate. Also, check out this post, How to use Jamboard in the classroom: 20+ tips and ideas , by Matt Miller. Peardeck for Google Slides is a Slides Add-on to make your Google Slides interactive for students. Collaborative Discussion Tools.

Conference

Conference Video Tools STEM

Free Conference! Design and Delivery in a Blended Learning Jungle

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2020

Blended Learning. Holly Clark shares the digital tools that will make a difference in our writing practices. Edtech Differentiation in the Writing Classroom. Shaelynn Farnsworth will help us understand how edtech tools and the learning analytics they provide will help us reach our students (and differentiate.)

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Conference UDL STEM

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community.

Moodle

Moodle Digital Badges Edmodo Classroom

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community.

Moodle

Moodle Digital Badges Classroom Edmodo

Pros and Cons of Using eLearning Software in Your Classroom

Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

And the Covid-19 pandemic has proved that EdTech and eLearning are integral parts of modern academic reality. Technology allows you to teach and learn from any part of the world with Internet access and electricity. Sure, having specialized software for learning is great, but these will at least start you off on the right foot.

Software

Software Classroom Coursera EdTech

Duolingo IPO Shows Investors Think Edtech Is Still Growing.

Edsurge

JULY 28, 2021

billion—which is a good moment to reflect on how mobile learning has entered classrooms and how the company has expanded from just an app. And it turns out that online language learning is the fastest-growing market segment within the edtech industry. According to Urdan, language learning in the U.S.

EdTech

EdTech Chegg Mobility Company

Would You Ever Consider Creating an EdTech Menu To Support Your Instructional Coaches and Professional Development Program?

TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In the world of the instructional classroom, we use a standardized curriculum to make sure that all students of a grade level learn the same topics, the same skills, and are instructed using the same materials so that students get the same education. What is an EdTech Menu. How to Create an EdTech Menu. Of course not!

EdTech

EdTech Digital Learning Microsoft Professional Learning

Would You Ever Consider Creating an EdTech Menu To Support Your Instructional Coaches and Professional Development Program?

TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In the world of the instructional classroom, we use a standardized curriculum to make sure that all students of a grade level learn the same topics, the same skills, and are instructed using the same materials so that students get the same education. What is an EdTech Menu Think about your common chain restaurant. Of course not!

EdTech

EdTech Digital Learning Microsoft Professional Learning

A purposeful approach to tech integration

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

The amount of time we spend on devices outside of the classroom further exacerbates this challenge. hours per day on screens (excluding time in the classroom). But there are a number of classroom technologies available today to help drive in-person conversations.

Outcomes

Outcomes Digital Learning Chromebook Collaborative Learning

Create Your Own STAR WARS Animations using Google Slides

TeacherCast

JULY 9, 2022

In this presentation from the 2022 ISTE Conference, I share with you my favorite way to engage students in digital learning by showing you how to use Google Slides to transform your classroom into a film school. How Do Google Slide Animations Work? Creative Ways of using Google Slides with your Students.

Google

Google Digital Learning Course Conference

#BackToSchool | @FOXBaltimore TV News Segment: Navigating digital learning #edtech @PearDeck @wacom @wacomedu @MicrosoftFlip @KamiApp

techieMusings

AUGUST 30, 2022

I had a chance to join FOX Baltimore to talk about the importance of continuing to use digital tools even though most students are now in-person as well as some tech tools that can help students as we gear up for a new school year. You can watch the clip here: FOX Baltimore – Back to School | Navigating digital learning.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Tablets EdTech Chromebook

The EdTech Genome Project: Talking Implementation with Elizabeth Birie

MIND Research Institute

JULY 27, 2021

In our latest episode, I welcome our Massachusetts Professional Learning Designer Elizabeth Birie to the show for a conversation about edtech implementation. Elizabeth reflects back on her firsthand experiences with edtech as a teacher, and some of the challenges educators face when implementing programs. You can download here.

EdTech

EdTech eBook Professional Learning Digital Learning

5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students

eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

During that time, I have enjoyed working with the staff, students, parents, and community members to thoughtfully integrate technology into the classrooms. Google Arts and Culture : I have been a fan of Google Arts and Culture for years. These are just a few of the great edtech resources available to educators today.

Resources

Resources Social Media Robotics Digital Learning

Reach Out and Uplift Students with Check-Ins!

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! A student check-in in a physical classroom takes place daily usually before the student walks in the door or at the beginning of the period. Find tons of On a Scale of Meme posters collected by @VirtualGiff in this Google Drive folder. My students love these memes.

STEM

STEM Microsoft Video Course

Social and Emotional Learning Resources and Tools to Uplift Students

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The Dallas Independent School District shares ideas and examples of what a calming area looks like in a physical classroom in this guide. Also, find social and emotional learning activities, ideas, and resources. Click Use Template to copy and edit this Calming Room on Google Slides.

Resources

Resources Tools STEM Learning

8 Ways to Annotate Readings, Websites and Online Articles with Examples

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2017

One of the most important skills for our digital learners is inspecting the information they consume with a critical eye. The challenge is to turn this into a habit students do outside the classroom. Below are examples from my students using the free Grackle Marks add-on for Google Docs and the paid pro version of Newsela.

Examples

Examples Mobility Google Libraries

20 Tech Tips to Shake Up Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2018

She also shares the biggest mistake she’s made as a teacher relating to edtech. Whether it is learning from home through online courses, professional development, conference workshops or as a keynote speaker Kasey is a relentless innovator of ideas and a devoted transformer of classrooms and teaching. 3 EdTech Blog. #3

EdTech

EdTech Learning Mobile Learning Google

Level Up Your Virtual Teaching with Screencasting Tools!

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

This easily posts to Google Classroom. Google Meet is a video conferencing tool, but you can easily use this as a screencasting tool. Check out this awesome graphic by Tony Vincent to learn more! You can also share a link or download the recording. Your webcam image is in the shape of a circle.

Tools

Tools Educreations Chromebook Android

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! Tools to Inspire Collaboration

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Google and Microsoft have several apps and tools, which facilitate meaningful student collaboration and discussion. Students can use these suites of apps to collaboratively create presentations, digital posters, documents, infographics, spreadsheets, digital books, and more!

Tools

Tools Microsoft STEM Video

Tons of Engaging Lesson Templates for Incredible Student Learning

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

If you are a teacher who uses Google Classroom then you know how easy it is to assign a template of a Slide, Spreadsheet, Doc or Drawing for students to complete. Even if you don’t use Google Classroom. There are tons of Google Guru educators who freely share their lesson templates for teachers to copy and edit.

Learning

Learning STEM Google Libraries

How to Create Google Classroom Blended Learning Lessons (Part 3)

Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 18, 2020

The post How to Create Google Classroom Blended Learning Lessons (Part 3) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Classroom is more popular than ever. Lessons for blended learning have to be different than in-person activities translated to a digital space. What is Google Classroom?

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Google How To Classroom

10 edtech experts you should follow

Reaching edtech harmony in your classroom

Trending Sources

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12

3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Best Google Sheets activities for students to enhance digital learning

How to analyze the effectiveness of a web filter for digital learning

TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work

Sadly, EdTech Misunderstands the Best Way to Gain Saturation in the Classroom

Implementing a successful classroom management plan

How to vet edtech tools to promote success at school for all learners

Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

Tons of Engaging Lesson Templates for Incredible Student Learning

Best practices for managing web filtering in a digital learning environment

Highlight Incredible Learning with a Newsletter

How to educate students on online behavior in a digital learning environment

Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

9 new digital learning resources from TCEA

EdTech Acronyms Explained

4 Questions for 4 Edtech Thought Leaders

Sadly, EdTech Misunderstands the Best Way to Gain Saturation in the Classroom

25 Days of Free STEM Resources Digital Advent Calendar

Guest Post: Reimagine What Learning Looks Like in a Classroom

3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

Free Conference! Design and Delivery in a Blended Learning Jungle

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Pros and Cons of Using eLearning Software in Your Classroom

Duolingo IPO Shows Investors Think Edtech Is Still Growing.

Would You Ever Consider Creating an EdTech Menu To Support Your Instructional Coaches and Professional Development Program?

Would You Ever Consider Creating an EdTech Menu To Support Your Instructional Coaches and Professional Development Program?

A purposeful approach to tech integration

Create Your Own STAR WARS Animations using Google Slides

#BackToSchool | @FOXBaltimore TV News Segment: Navigating digital learning #edtech @PearDeck @wacom @wacomedu @MicrosoftFlip @KamiApp

The EdTech Genome Project: Talking Implementation with Elizabeth Birie

5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students

Reach Out and Uplift Students with Check-Ins!

Social and Emotional Learning Resources and Tools to Uplift Students

8 Ways to Annotate Readings, Websites and Online Articles with Examples

20 Tech Tips to Shake Up Learning

Level Up Your Virtual Teaching with Screencasting Tools!

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! Tools to Inspire Collaboration

Tons of Engaging Lesson Templates for Incredible Student Learning

How to Create Google Classroom Blended Learning Lessons (Part 3)

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