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.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Research supports the positive impact of a PBL approach on student learning and retention , but the time required to develop new teaching frameworks and a lack of technological resources necessary to underpin PBL success at scale hamper widespread adoption. Still, the use of instructional technology continues to increase in K–12 classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

The evolution of society and technology places tremendous demands on K–12 leaders , and yet this same challenge can yield immense satisfaction. The extent of change that we’ll see from robotics, artificial intelligence and the like is both incredible and unsettling. Some deliver hands-on experience in areas such as robotics and coding.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2018

From inside the K-12 education bubble, it’s easy to believe that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and STEAM (adding art to the STEM mix) initiatives are a done deal — everyone’s doing them. . There are whole conferences dedicated to STEM. Enhance STEM Programming with Proper Technology Budgeting.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

at the CoSN 2018 Annual Conference. With the theme of exponential change, thought leaders and presenters at the conference will focus on how to design learning for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. “We SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Education and cutting-edge technologies are core to the many programs at NYC Media Lab , where we lead university-corporate partnerships, communications and events. Of the many emerging technologies NYC Media Lab explores, a few in particular stand out as keys to building the classroom of the future.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

K–12 schools transitioning to a connected classroom model should be focusing on four key aspects, or the “four C’s” of learning , to create a successful learning environment, according to a Cisco report on using technology in the classroom. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2018

Whether this is your first time attending the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) or your 10th, here are some tips and new approaches you can use to ensure you get the most out of the information-packed convention : SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Enjoy Your Trip!

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2018

Whether this is your first time attending the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) or your 10th, here are some tips and new approaches you can use to ensure you get the most out of the information-packed convention : SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Enjoy Your Trip!

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 15, 2019

For many teachers, edtech conferences are a major highlight of the school year and a great opportunity to connect with fellow educators. From lesson creation to assessment and gamification, there is something for K-12 schools, universities, vocational schools, and so on depending on the purpose of the conference.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2020

Even the biggest names in the education technology industry, awash in private capital, are seeking public support during the pandemic. Even an investment firm that has supported dozens of edtech startups appeared on the list. When school closures started happening, edtech companies started hurting for cash.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Edtech gatherings that attract more than 1,000 attendees, such as LearnLaunch’s Across Boundaries Conference last week in Boston, are usually echo chambers of hubbub and hoopla about technology’s potential to transform education. Throughout the conference sessions, there were no shortages of ideas on how to address those issues.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 17, 2019

Carrie Willis, Technology Director for Valley Preparatory School and Strategic Outreach Manager for Wonder Workshop, and Caitlin Arakawa, Kindergarten Teacher at Valley Preparatory School, dispel these misconceptions, during a recent edWebinar. Coding Activities. Coding can be an abstract concept and difficult for some students to comprehend.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From personalized learning and technology integration to a focus on social-emotional well-being, these trends reflect a commitment to preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences to learn about emerging trends, innovative teaching methods, and best practices.

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Edsurge

JULY 4, 2017

On the floor of the ISTE conference, it’s easy to meet educators and administrators from all over the country (and the world at large). You can discuss edtech implementation strategies, hear about favorite tools, and get to know those practices that teachers are excited to bring back to their students.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Perhaps one of the few areas of overlap was that three of the four conferences featured the similar talk by Andreas Schleicher, OECD’s education lead, who shared snippets from his team’s latest “Trends Shaping Education” report. There was also an “edtech surgery” where startups could seek advice from experienced educators.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

This year’s ISTE Conference was all about technology-charged learning–and from the keynotes and sessions to the fast-paced exhibit hall, the conference’s more than 20,000 attendees (15,000 educators plus expo hall staff) were immersed in just that. and 72 countries.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2019

Not the driving rain or 50-degree temperatures could keep edtech enthusiasts from the opening day of FETC 2019 in Orlando. Because this is my 13th FETC, I confidently walked into the conference center as a tour guide for an FETC first timer. Not surprising is the continued focus on STEAM, STEM, coding, and robotics.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Research supports the positive impact of a PBL approach on student learning and retention , but the time required to develop new teaching frameworks and a lack of technological resources necessary to underpin PBL success at scale hamper widespread adoption. Still, the use of instructional technology continues to increase in K–12 classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Research supports the positive impact of a PBL approach on student learning and retention , but the time required to develop new teaching frameworks and a lack of technological resources necessary to underpin PBL success at scale hamper widespread adoption. Still, the use of instructional technology continues to increase in K–12 classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Research supports the positive impact of a PBL approach on student learning and retention , but the time required to develop new teaching frameworks and a lack of technological resources necessary to underpin PBL success at scale hamper widespread adoption. Still, the use of instructional technology continues to increase in K–12 classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Research supports the positive impact of a PBL approach on student learning and retention , but the time required to develop new teaching frameworks and a lack of technological resources necessary to underpin PBL success at scale hamper widespread adoption. Still, the use of instructional technology continues to increase in K–12 classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Research supports the positive impact of a PBL approach on student learning and retention , but the time required to develop new teaching frameworks and a lack of technological resources necessary to underpin PBL success at scale hamper widespread adoption. Still, the use of instructional technology continues to increase in K–12 classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Research supports the positive impact of a PBL approach on student learning and retention , but the time required to develop new teaching frameworks and a lack of technological resources necessary to underpin PBL success at scale hamper widespread adoption. Still, the use of instructional technology continues to increase in K–12 classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Research supports the positive impact of a PBL approach on student learning and retention , but the time required to develop new teaching frameworks and a lack of technological resources necessary to underpin PBL success at scale hamper widespread adoption. Still, the use of instructional technology continues to increase in K–12 classrooms.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

No matter the product, edtech entrepreneurs share one bottom-line goal: sell their stuff. At this year’s Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Orlando, Fla., companies ranging from robotics to assessment tools showed up to share how they plan to bridge this gap.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Many educators currently embarked upon a personalized learning journey with their students cannot say for sure whether personalized learning necessarily requires edtech, whereas others appear to make little distinction between personalized learning and tech-based instruction—all of which echoes the confusion seen across the community at large.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

What’s hot in education technology? A better question might be, what’s hot in EdTech this year ? In 2017, EdTech industry investments rose to a record-breaking $9.5 Just the first half of this year alone, the United States neared one billion in EdTech funding. By Steve Halliwell and Cheryl Miller.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 27, 2017

In this post I would like to introduce you to way that you can ensure the deeper thinking and rigor are part of school wide technology integration. Also remember you can book me for a conference or your school district with workshops that are informative, engaging, and practical. Learn more at the conference master classes page.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 4, 2016

The ASCD Annual Conference is the must attend conference for any educator each year. The quality of the sessions is not something you find at too many conferences. The shear amount of educational leaders and growers that are so accessible is not something you find at many conferences. Now this is daunting.

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Philly Teacher

JUNE 25, 2013

With all of that said, I did find that there was also a missing element to this year’s conference. The missing element this week was that link between creativity and technology that Steven Johnson spoke about this morning. This, to me, is what we need more of in EdTech. Our students will thank us for it.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 10, 2017

What do you get when you recruit students who share a love for technology and you provide a space where individuals can play? An EdTech Playground. EdTech Playgrounds provide opportunities for collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. The EdTech Playground is set up during campus or district-wide events.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2019

Chief Mascot Ronald confided with EdSurge that it is considering integrating that technology with school information systems to tweak Happy Meals based on how well children do in school. Join us today for the first annual CONFUSION conference featuring vague, stab-in-the-dark definitions and more questions than answers. Why stop there?

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2018

In its 20th year, the Summit had a feeling of rolling up its sleeves: People talked about the tensions of trying to have civil dialogue between people who hold different points of view; they struggled with the ongoing challenge of trying to figure out “what works” in edtech and reform, particularly when efforts don’t seem to live up to expectations.

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

Earlier this week more than 18,000 attendees from 87 countries gathered in Chicago for ISTE, one of the largest K-12 education technology conferences and trade shows in the world. UBTECH Robotics introduces a new robotics kit and curriculum, UKIT, and Yanshee, a robot with an AI interface with a programmable Raspberry Pi.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

While the Wild West era of edtech may be over, there’s still some mystery over how schools decide what digital materials to buy. How do you approach purchasing education technology tools? What role do learning goals play when searching for the best edtech? Small district: Dr. L. Developer: Dr. Ayanna Howard, CTO, Zyrobotics.

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