EdTech Magazine
APRIL 16, 2021
When I first reviewed the Promethean ActivPanel Titanium in December 2019, I was impressed with many of its teacher-friendly features, such as a user-friendly interface, reliable security and easy access to commonly used tools in a unified menu. I recently participated in a one-on-one virtual demonstration of the latest enhancements to the popular panel.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 16, 2021
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are buzzwords that every educator wants to know more about. They are two distinct functions. Kathy Schrock , columnist for Discovery Education explains: Augmented reality layers computer-generated enhancements on top of an existing reality to make it more meaningful through the ability to interact with it.
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EdTech Magazine
APRIL 16, 2021
Prior to 2020, most educators could probably count on one hand the number of times they participated in a videoconference. For years, hardly anyone gave a second thought to how their audio sounded to the person listening. As long as both parties could hear one another, the call was considered a success. If concerns were raised about someone’s less-than-stellar audio quality, the problem was rarely resolved due to how infrequently videoconferencing software was used.
Edsurge
APRIL 16, 2021
Though many are eager to forget 2020, data scientists will be keeping the year top of mind as we determine whether the pandemic’s impact makes 2020 data anomalous or an indication of more permanent change in higher ed. As we develop new predictive models and update the existing ones with data collected in the last year, we will need to analyze its effects and decide how heavily to weigh that data when trying to predict what comes next.
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TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 16, 2021
12 Smart iPad Apps For Collaborative Learning. by TeachThought Staff. Using the iPad for collaborative learning isn’t the most seamless thing in the world. For one, you have to define what you mean by collaborative learning, and here we can loosely define it as “a kind of learning where collaboration is an integral part of the learning process.” This means not just publishing ideas, but publishing them in ways where writers can receive feedback, reflect, and revise their writin
eSchool News
APRIL 16, 2021
In Round Rock ISD in Texas, we are paving the way for what district officials hope is the blueprint for transformative school policing. In pursuing this innovative approach to school policing, the Round Rock ISD Police Department works closely with Dewayne Street, the district’s chief equity officer, and Dr. Amy Grosso, Ph.D., who is the district’s director of behavioral health services.
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eSchool News
APRIL 16, 2021
The new financing allows the company to accelerate the growth of the digital offering of curriculum programs and teacher training to reach millions across the globe. Helsinki, Finland, April 2020 Award-winning, research-based early education concept, HEI Schools , has announced that it has completed a 2 million Euro Series A round of financing. The financing was co-led by Practica Capital and Tesi , Finnish Industry Investment.
MindShift
APRIL 16, 2021
It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic completely upended our lives. For young people especially, it reprieved them of fully experiencing the world during a crucial time of growth and development. Parents all over the world are beaming with all sorts of questions to get a grasp on the pandemic’s toll, such as: How has the pandemic been affecting our children?
eSchool News
APRIL 16, 2021
Maintaining efficient and effective communication with students’ families is challenging in the best of times, but it’s become even more onerous—and critical—during the global pandemic. The shift to 100 percent remote online learning tested communication capacity in districts nationwide, with many school districts turning to comprehensive communications platforms for help.
TeachThought - Learn better.
APRIL 16, 2021
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 243 Democratizing Access To Academic Support. Drew Perkins talks with Aly Murray, Co-Founder and Executive Director of UPchieve, about her work to provide free online tutoring to low-income high school students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: upchieve.org hello@upchieve.org. Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast player including: iTunes Stitcher Podbean PodcastLand YouTube.
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
eSchool News
APRIL 16, 2021
Austin, Texas, April 15, 2021- Lightspeed Systems®, the leading K-12 online safety and effectiveness solutions provider, announces the launch of Lightspeed Alert , a threat detection solution for self-harm, bullying, and school violence, helping to provide schools and districts with early warning detection to prevent incidents and promote student safety.
eSchool News
APRIL 16, 2021
30,000 students from 175 schools in 27 states have experienced the immersive demonstration powered by the new optical fiber connectivity. ATLANTA and JAMESTOWN, Va., April 16, 2021 — England’s first permanent colony in North America, Historical Jamestowne Island, is modernizing with the help of Cox Business. The 411-year-old staple in American history now has high-speed, optical fiber internet, enhancing the visitor experience – both on-site and virtually.
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