eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Wyoming’s Holy Name Catholic School (HNCS) today announced a new multi-year partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education.  These resources, sourced from trusted partners, are aligned to state and national standards, and help educators bring the outside world into teaching and learning every day. 

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2022

If we don’t empower educators by providing support, skills and relevant, job-embedded professional learning, we risk that too few teachers will join and remain in the profession. We should equip teachers with tools like DreamBox Math and DreamBox Reading (which my company created) to assess how a student is thinking.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 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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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Student agency : Technology can be used to create a personalized learning experience where all students get what they need, when and where they need it to succeed. Digital tools naturally support and enhance high-agency elements such as voice, choice, path, pace, and place.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

How does a fifth grader feel getting ready to do a live edtech demo at their local school board meeting? At last February’s Board meeting, 10-year old Ryan inspired the adults in the room to see how tech can be leveraged for learning in a whole new light. Here’s a video of Ryan’s command performance.)

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

In the Pickerington Local School District , when we decided to modernize our teaching and learning methods and enhance those skills with technology, we knew we had to first properly define blended learning. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how these two popular blended learning platforms can improve K–12 classrooms.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

At Common Sense Education, the edtech reviewers have seen it all. And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Below are some of Higgin’s favorites.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. There are many great tools out there to use.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

The Massachusetts School Support Network (MassNET) Edtech Testbed research aims to improve schools’ abilities to implement edtech tools. The report, Insights on Software Piloting in an Urban School District , released in December 2016, suggests key factors that influence successful adoption of edtech products.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

After my fourth coaching session with them, the principal asked if I could create a choice board for his staff to work through and learn to use even more technology tools effectively. The key with a choice board to use as a part of professional learning with adults or classroom learning with students is sound blended pedagogy.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

The goal was simple, to introduce and train them on some age appropriate technology tools while identifying natural pedagogical fits. To accomplish this I had to quickly familiarize myself with some new tools. Within minutes I was bombarded with so many new tools. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. When purposefully designed, augmented reality opens equitable pathways to deep student learning. Immersive learning isn’t just for students.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Here you can find a listing or some great options.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. When purposefully designed, augmented reality opens equitable pathways to deep student learning. Immersive learning isn’t just for students.

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Edthena

AUGUST 5, 2021

Wondering where professional development is headed post-pandemic? In this interview on the MarketScale EdTech Today Podcast, host Kevin Hogan and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller talked about lessons learned about professional learning for educators moving forward, including how to help teachers embrace new technologies.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

As personalized learning becomes a more mainstream pedagogy in K–12 classrooms, teachers have started to adapt assessment processes to get a deeper look at student growth. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out opportunities for schools to apply for personalized learning funding! eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 10/16/2018 - 11:44.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

LearnLaunch Institute , the Massachusetts Personalized Learning Edtech Consortium (MAPLE) functions as a professional learning community for 32 district members that aim to implement personalized learning. You can personalize learning just fine without technology. But it can help.

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edWeb.net

MAY 14, 2020

He prescribes five tips for designing a student-centered, future-focused edtech mindset. Dr. Aglio has been a keynote speaker and presenter at a variety of conferences across the country including ASCD, ISTE, FETC, PLearn, OETC, AIM Institute for Learning and Research, and MASS Customization Mid-Atlantic Summit. Join the Community.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 9, 2017

Personalized Learning and the Tech to Make It Happen SXSWedu 2017 Panel One of the most promising ideas in education right now is personalized learning—providing instruction that is meaningful and contextualized for every student. What does personalized learning mean? You can add too many tools to the menu.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2020

In California, the Saugus Union School District is in the third year of a professional learning community initiative focused on data-driven instruction. MORE ON EDTECH: Discover how data analytics can help K–12 schools combat absenteeism. It really helps teachers personalize learning and pathways,” she says.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

At this stage of the edtech revolution, most educators are focused on using tech to enhance lessons rather than on the tech itself. But many times tech is only integrated at specific points in the classroom or with a specific tool as determined by the teacher. Albans has a PLP, which they help drive throughout their time at the school.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Professional Development Is the Foundation You Knead. Professional learning is the crust of your technology program. It’s unfortunate because teachers don’t often have the tools and resources they need to use technology effectively.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2020

In California, the Saugus Union School District is in the third year of a professional learning community initiative focused on data-driven instruction. MORE ON EDTECH: Discover how data analytics can help K–12 schools combat absenteeism. It really helps teachers personalize learning and pathways,” she says.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2020

In California, the Saugus Union School District is in the third year of a professional learning community initiative focused on data-driven instruction. MORE ON EDTECH: Discover how data analytics can help K–12 schools combat absenteeism. It really helps teachers personalize learning and pathways,” she says.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Through its high-quality adaptive learning solutions independently proven to accelerate student growth, DreamBox Learning empowers educators with data analytics and content-specific professional development solutions to complement instruction. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 Discovery, Inc.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

This certification was awarded by Digital Promise , a non-profit established by the US Congress in 2011 to develop research, practice, and technologies to drive education equity, in partnership with the EdTech Equity Project. For more information, please see www.lwtears.com.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, August 17, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. The United Kingdom-based DoodleLearning’s Math and English Language Arts products create personalized learning experiences that help improve students’ academic achievement and confidence.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

My journey as an educator began thirty years ago and—I’ll admit—references to personalized learning were never mentioned or formally discussed back then. We consider physical changes as being individual and unique, yet do we recognize that each person’s learning journey can be just as individual?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In collaboration with Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—HCS is integrating a suite of award-winning, flexible digital resources into teaching and learning across the district’s elementary and middle schools.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

It helps teachers extend their learning beyond the four walls. Steven Anderson, Lisa Schmucki, and Shaelynn Farnsworth discuss the value of a personal learning network. Steven Anderson published a book with Tom Whitby in 2104, The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning. Teachers need more time.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

In California, the Saugus Union School District is in the third year of a professional learning community initiative focused on data-driven instruction. MORE ON EDTECH: Discover how data analytics can help K–12 schools combat absenteeism. It really helps teachers personalize learning and pathways,” she says.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

In California, the Saugus Union School District is in the third year of a professional learning community initiative focused on data-driven instruction. MORE ON EDTECH: Discover how data analytics can help K–12 schools combat absenteeism. It really helps teachers personalize learning and pathways,” she says.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

In California, the Saugus Union School District is in the third year of a professional learning community initiative focused on data-driven instruction. MORE ON EDTECH: Discover how data analytics can help K–12 schools combat absenteeism. It really helps teachers personalize learning and pathways,” she says.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

In California, the Saugus Union School District is in the third year of a professional learning community initiative focused on data-driven instruction. MORE ON EDTECH: Discover how data analytics can help K–12 schools combat absenteeism. It really helps teachers personalize learning and pathways,” she says.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2016

what makes the difference between using edtech to supplement the classroom experience and using it to transform learning? But in other schools with similar access to digital tools, students are using them in very different ways—to do the same kinds of worksheet-like activities that were once done on paper.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In a typical teacher’s day, taking the time to learn about digital tools can be a low priority. One approach that may offer that reasonable next step in embedding personalized learning into practice is blended learning. These elements can ensure students meet their potential. References.

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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. The participants: Large district: Dr. Daryl Diamond, Director of Innovative Learning, Broward County Public Schools, FL. How do you approach purchasing education technology tools?

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