Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? education or edtech event organizer has canceled or postponed their upcoming conferences.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Marissa Mierow It’s no secret that voice-enabled technology is taking off in the domestic sphere, but how is this increasingly robust technology impacting education? It grew as she moved to Microsoft, working on various products that touched consumers' lives both in and out of the education sector, including MSN, Encarta and Xbox.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. As part of the change, the Washington, D.C.-based

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

With Windows Autopilot, Microsoft tackles the traditional complexities in deploying and managing Windows 10 machines. Windows Autopilot and Set Up School PCs are both part of Microsoft’s modern management strategy for Windows 10. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can use Microsoft technology to boost personalized learning!

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

Joseph Valver and his fellow instructional technology facilitators at Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey were providing numerous options for educators in their district to learn how to use education technology, but something was holding educators back. . “As 5 Steps to Build a Technology Professional Development Framework.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Since 1990, jobs in science, technology, engineering and math have grown by 79 percent , and are expected to grow an additional 13 percent by 2027 , according to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey. . MORE–FROM–EDTECH: See how mixed reality tools are helping K–12 teachers engage their students.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Windows Autopilot is a set of technologies for automatically setting up, configuring and resetting devices. As K–12 schools continue with remote learning or move to hybrid learning environments, IT staff need to deploy and manage mobile devices more effectively. Here are four tips for getting the most out of Autopilot.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Tracy Smith, Parkland’s assistant to the superintendent for operations, spoke with EdTech about the district’s strategies and best practices for improving digital equity and shared her hopes for bringing broadband to every home in the Lehigh Valley region. . EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2014

I’ve been quite blessed to travel to over 20 countries and help teachers integrate technology even in places with very little funding. Often, we are not fortunate to work in schools that provide us with the budget to get the technology we want. Ways to Get Technology for Your Classes from Shelly Terrell.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Collaborative Discussion Tools. Hypothes.is

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools are using technology solutions to mitigate poor student behavior! Teachers Track Student Behavior Through Mobile App. The software then compiles information into a student profile in order for administrators to track how that student has been acting in school.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 29, 2022

As education goes online driven by the evolution in digital technologies and the COVID 19 pandemic, several companies are wooing the learners, academic institutions, and corporate houses with powerful tools to conduct online and blended learning programs. Benefits of KITABOO and Microsoft Immersive Reader Partnership. Conclusion.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 8, 2023

The world of educational technology is evolving meteorically and what is relevant today might be irrelevant next month. That's how volatile the nature of the EdTech world is. That said, through my decade-long experience blogging and reviewing EdTech resources, I come to notice a common trend that I call 'outlier EdTech'.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. To Re-Capture the Education Market, Microsoft Aims to Offer a Compelling Alternative to Google’s Chromebook.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

It may not seem too surprising that one of the best-funded edtech startups in the past year of pandemic has been a company that piggybacks on the success of Zoom to add tools for running online classes. But the sheer size of its fundraising may raise some eyebrows. Zoom is actually a very expensive platform to develop on,” Chasen explains.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – 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 36 Edition). " Tagged on: September 6, 2017 More Or Less Technology In The Classroom?

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – 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 36 Edition). " Tagged on: September 6, 2017 More Or Less Technology In The Classroom?

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

Even amid the proliferation of mobile technology in K–12 schools through BYOD programs and one-to-one computing, desktop computers remain a popular choice. Another benefit of the cloud: Using AppStream from Amazon Web Services , students and teachers can run Microsoft apps on Chromebooks — no need for a Microsoft device.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Free Training Resources Windows and Office [link] - great help with Windows and Windows applications [link] - free help and training from Microsoft on their products. EdTech Resources [link] - list of tech skills for educators and resources to learn them. link] - Great resource from Discovery Education on educational technology.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Nine edtech companies, nominated by the incubators that hatched them, will present to an audience of 25 education leaders. 2000) which sells HELP Math, and Boulder Language Technologies (est. MIcrosoft's Innovation Center in Greece is a partner. 2007), a research lab which builds virtual tutors for reading and science.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

With all of these technologies populating classrooms this year, it is also more integral than ever that educators instill students with the tenets of digital citizenship. Here are some expert opinions on the four major trends of the year: SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Collaborative Discussion Tools. Hypothes.is

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

More than 600 exhibitors and 34,000 attendees are expected to descend on London this week for the annual Bett show , where some companies come with a barrage of updates befitting one of the biggest education technology trade shows in the world. Managing and grading assignments in Microsoft Teams. Or so it feels.)

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

“We’re exhilarated to channel the latest advancements in AI technology to serve our youngest learners, fostering an environment of curiosity and growth. Partners include renowned brands like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and NASA. Accessible on computers and mobile apps, Tynker offers free and paid subscriptions.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

His career also includes stops at Microsoft, Schoolnet and Kaplan. From this second fund New Markets has already made several investments: Practice (formerly ApprenNet), a mobile video-based learning tool; Credly , a digital credentialing platform; and Noodle Partners. The Fulton, Md.-based

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how mobile devices are proving to have a positive impact on K–12 learning. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can get started with blended learning. John Breeden II is an award-winning reviewer and public speaker with 20 years of experience covering technology. Display : 13.3-inch

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

Fresh from her appearance on the ISTE mainstage, Rachell highlights the surging interest in immersive and emerging technologies. As the landscape of education technology rapidly changes, Rachelle shares some ideas of what the future of classroom learning could look like. She was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021.

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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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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2018

Mobile phones and tablets are essentially full-scale computers. If you have a projector connected to the internet, that can be a point of attack on the entire network,” says Anthony Salcito, vice president of worldwide education for Microsoft. Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., public sector.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2022

Particularly when many want to use technology translators instead of learning the language. However, Rachelle Dene Poth has experience engaging and exciting students in her Spanish classroom From building relationships to using technology, she shares how Spanish teachers can engage students in learning.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2015

By Robert Baker A technology director shares his lessons learned following deployment of the Microsoft tablets. Mobility Tablets'

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2017

Come by PowerSchool’s Classroom of the Future in 207A where they will be giving away Apple Watches, Microsoft Surfaces and Amazon Echos. 3 EdTech Blog. #3 3 EdTech and E-Learning Influencer on Twitter. Must Read EdTech Blog. Come by the PowerSchool booth 2918 — I’ll be there some on Monday. Edublog Awards Finalist.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

TED (Technology Entertainment and Design) covers any topic in short but powerful talks lasting 18 minutes or less in more than 110 languages. Conversations cover topics like technology, nature, the future, personal growth, society, collaboration, and more. Interactive Whiteboard Edtech Tools. Doceri For iPad. ShowMe iPad App.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2020

COVID-19 has transformed the education technology landscape in ways few could have anticipated. As edtech-focused investors, we at Rethink Education set out to unpack the impact of the pandemic. Employers enacted broad layoffs and unemployment claims in the U.S. have reached nearly 46 million.

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