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.

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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.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

Fact or Fallacy: What’s the State of Digital Learning in Schools? What is the current state of digital learning in schools? As educators, we may have led engaging lessons where students explored a new place with a virtual reality tool. Fallacy: Social Media Has No Place in the Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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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. .

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Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2021

How might districts find edtech to support learning? Fortunately, educators can leverage learnings from some leading-edge K-12 districts who have developed thoughtful processes for making edtech decisions despite limited available evidence. Districts will have access to the nearly $190 billion which the U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

And because schools may move to hybrid or virtual learning despite starting in person, digital learning tools that work in the physical or virtual classroom can prove invaluable. In fact, 90 percent of teachers say they plan to use edtech tools this upcoming school year.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The learning theories and frameworks below help us reflect on the way student learning is impacted by technology so that our curriculum and use of technology in the classroom helps students thrive. Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. SAMR and Digital Blooms resources by Kathy Schrock. What is RAT?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12? eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2021

And because schools may move to hybrid or virtual learning despite starting in person, digital learning tools that work in the physical or virtual classroom can prove invaluable. In fact, 90 percent of teachers say they plan to use edtech tools this upcoming school year.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2024

Today’s education leaders have unprecedented access to edtech products, but there’s no clear way to determine a product’s quality or effectiveness for learning. The Teacher Ready Evaluation Tool provides educators and edtech decision-makers a standardized way to evaluate an edtech product’s classroom usability.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

One that affirms and celebrates their identities and helps them learn about and understand others? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

If you miss the level of engagement and presence in your physical classes, then you will love using the three tools below. These tools allow multiple ways for all students to participate, are amazing assessment tools, and require no registration for students. These tools also offer free registration for teachers.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The transformation to virtual learning means teachers now act as the tech support for students and parents who are also new to virtual learning. Screencasting tools are a lifesaver for virtual instruction. Screencasting Tools and Resources. Loom is one of my favorite tools this year!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Announced in October 2023, the AWS Education Accelerator supports edtech startups who are innovating to enhance the teaching and learning experience and improve educational outcomes. The participating edtech startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for PK-12, higher education, and workforce education customers.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One strategy is providing a calming area where students choose different activities and tools to help them relax. 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.

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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?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 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.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

The digital whiteboards and brainstorming tools below provide features for students to create sketchnotes and concept maps. Use these tools for brainstorming sessions, diagramming, concept mapping or to get students to fill out different types of graphic organizers and flow charts. Concept Mapping Tools. Whiteboard.fi

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2019

There are many different types of digital assessment tools and apps that allow teachers to quickly see what their students understand in a variety of ways through exit and entrance tickets, quizzes, student response systems, peer feedback, self-evaluation, graphic organizers, polls, and games. Formative Assessment Tools and Apps.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. With thoughtfully developed tools, we can make great teaching more effective and empower teachers to create educational experiences that inspire students. Education is complicated.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. What are the projections for edtech? This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 8, 2020

With many schools undergoing distance learning or operating in hybrid environments due to COVID-19, edtech tools are being used more broadly as a fundamental part of teaching and learning. So, how can teachers and parents discern if these tools are designed with each learner’s variability in mind?

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

This will take many forms, from institutions evolving their operations to students optimizing their learning with technology to caregivers connecting directly with their children’s education through edtech services. Data is abundant and the key to today’s edtech solutions Data is critical to unlock the potential of edtech solutions.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A web filter is an essential tool for keeping students safe as they use the internet for learning. Your K-12 web filter should support learning rather than disrupt it. But how do you choose the best web filter for digital learning?

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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. Let’s break down how to start and the tools that will help you.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. All of this is part of our theory of change. Our goal is to enable sharing in a way that isn't directive.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. Recent studies by Deloitte and the Gates Foundation have shed light into how educators engage with edtech. Those numbers suggest edtech is steadily marching into schools and classrooms.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2017

“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” Our students can create how-to videos to teach others how to use favorite web tools or to demonstrate a process.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

There are many different types of digital assessment tools and apps that allow teachers to quickly see what their students understand in a variety of ways through exit and entrance tickets, quizzes, student response systems, peer feedback, self-evaluation, graphic organizers, polls, and games. Formative Assessment Tools and Apps.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2024

Designing for Inclusion, Designing for All: A mindset shift and practical approaches to further your journey toward inclusive design in EdTech , illustrates how inclusive design practices can improve any edtech solution by providing educational experiences that are more flexible, customizable, and meaningful for all students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Sandbox AR is available for download here.

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2020

Digital learning puts the best edtech tools and strategies into the hands of highly-qualified and trained educators who know how to transform learning for students. Digital learning tools are invaluable when they’re used by confident educators.

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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.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

If you miss the level of engagement and presence in your physical classes, then you will love using the three tools below. These tools allow multiple ways for all students to participate, are amazing assessment tools, and require no registration for students. These tools also offer free registration for teachers. ?Discover

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Sometimes those metaphors are helpful for understanding new innovations and ideas, but other times they can be up to something else, as a tool of persuasion trying to shape the narrative. There are many metaphors of edtech out there, and sometimes we might not even realize the metaphor is there. Martin Weller: I live by a castle.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the realm of education technology, a similar disarray unfolds without a standardized system for edtech interoperability. Andrea Press Classroom Assessment Technical Support Supervisor Pearson Interoperability in education allows different software applications to communicate and work together effectively.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

During the “emergency teaching” era of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital resources and edtech tools were used by educators worldwide in an effort to maintain students’ continuity of learning. Tremendous investments were made by school systems in an effort to rapidly scale digital learning.

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