eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Edtech is poised to guide students to success in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has spread the word about how edtech has witnessed transformative trends shaping the future of learning.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

But with that comes greater risks to personal privacy and potential for misuse. Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. But we’ve learned technology alone does not drive higher achievement. Technology must support and empower better teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

And although they’re an impressive group, representing over 250 organizations, they’re doing what you should be doing: forming a Personal Learning Network (PLN) that benefits both themselves and the wider education community. The Ultimate Networking Tool: Social Media. Don’t worry about over-following at first.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out what administrators should consider when integrating new education technology! eli.zimmerman_9856.

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

At the end of the day, edtech can feel like one more thing on a teacher’s plate. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning. Edtech initiatives that reduce teachers to the role of facilitator often overlook the important role the teacher plays in activating rich learning experiences for students.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Make sure you give an overview of the ways you use it daily and then outline some specific apps or tech tools you have used recently. Emphasise the importance of sharing and then give examples i.e. planning meetings, emails, social media. 8) Can technology be used to personalize learning? Give an example.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 27, 2019

That is why it is usually easier to stick with the same tools, even if they no longer serve the educational process. It is also very true that the best tools in the world cannot replace the expertise of dedicated educators. Read more: How edtech boosts parent engagement in schools. Examples of technology in the classroom.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

(Mostly) back from my August hiatus, I’m pleased to offer up the next edition of A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News. 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.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A global survey indicates that respondents use various tools before purchasing any product or service. For instance, 55% use a search engine, 32% look at customer reviews, and 31% look up social media when shopping for new products and services. This is another tool that is growing in relevance for several use cases.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

After having attendees discuss in groups their responses to each question I have them report out their thoughts using a variety of tools. In some cases, I will directly train educators on how to use various tools, but learning to use the edtech tools is the easy part.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Coming back to in-person learning and navigating the increased demands of learning loss an d social emotional needs has taken its toll on everyone. Edtech doesn’t need to primarily function as a content delivery method, as many learning management systems and cognitive tutors do.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

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. Are we using all the tools at our disposal to find the best resources?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Online training for teachers is the perfect opportunity to also train them to use edtech and other online tools. However, if you want them to use the school LMS or other online tools while you are not using it at all, why should they do that? building a personal learning network online. Give timely feedback.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Interestingly, students did not frequently mention the role of social media or how they were communicating on the app. The most common school-related challenge for students on Alongside was not having the motivation to get work done, which appeared to stem from feeling overwhelmed or struggling with a specific task.

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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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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. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

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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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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

If the datasets powering voice-enabled learning tools do not represent the diversity of student voices, a new generation of classroom technologies could misunderstand or inaccurately interpret what kids say and, therefore, what they know. They need to set their own guardrails for using AI-enabled ed tech.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Intentional integration of ICT/edtech. For example, you can use your school’s learning management system (LMS), which is a familiar tool for teachers around the world.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The piece from Natasha Singer examines the murky relationship between edtech developers and the educators who tout their products. I’ve followed the guidelines, but when does advocating for the best tools stop and shilling for a product begin?” That celebrity status can attract edtech companies who want to get a visibility boost.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

Discovery Education’s digital resources connect students to their inner curiosity in new ways, and provide educators innovative opportunities to design and deliver engaging learning experiences every day. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. .

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Personalized learning technologies can, ironically, make the learning experience less personal, less human. That perspective is rooted in my experience teaching in Silicon Valley, using some of the same digital apps and tools that are popular in classrooms today.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 27, 2019

So, we developed a first-of-its-kind coaching model, based on Jennie Magiera’s work in Courageous Edventures , aimed at helping teachers tackle their challenges with personalized strategies and innovative tools. Head to the DLP Strategy Menu to take a tour of this new tool, or see below for step-by-step guide on how to get started.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2017

In the case of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) , when the district began a huge leap to personalized learning, its leaders consciously began designing a communications strategy to bring together students, teachers and families. This case study was featured in Chapter 4 of EdSurge's "State of Edtech" report.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 14, 2016

Below I have listed 10 pros and cons of BYOD: PROS: 1) The devices are excellent learning tools which bring a lot to the classroom. 3) Personalized learning becomes simpler to implement and more straightforward to manage. 6) Students are equipped with skills needed for the future e.g. e-learning, research, collaboration.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2016

Lisa Dabbs, Tanya Avrith, and Erin Klein will be presenting about edtech tools, social media in education, #NTChat, and connected classrooms. Join me Tuesday night, June 28th for fun at Edtech Karaoke. On Monday, June 27th, attend the free Dash and Dot Future of Learning party. Other Free Events.

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

With personalized learning at the forefront of many school initiatives, the use of learning management systems has become a hot commodity among schools. With so many choices on where to build your digital classroom, the questions often arise: “Why do I need a learning management system? And which one do I choose?”.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

They cheered us on, shared our social media postings and told us to keep going when it got more difficult. This summer we built InferCabulary Pro, a web-based, visual vocabulary tool for teachers to use with the entire class. Innovative Ed-Tech Tools Should Bring Real Personalized Learning to Students.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2021

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) today launched a new partnership with Discovery Education, a worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 2, 2019

Session Overview: The term “personalized learning” has become a buzzword across the education landscape, particularly in edtech. In this session, we’ll discuss the misconceptions that have contributed to the confusion around personalized learning. Presenter: Brandon Smith @bds_math.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

From personalized learning to ethical analytics, what stood out amongst the conversations? But 76 percent of kids prefer to get their news from social media (especially from Facebook). Tools and Courses WHO’S USING WHAT? New edtech accountability tool CatchOn launched on Tuesday. at a later date.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Focusing on one tool or a few tools at a time, is key to making sure you don''t find yourself knee deep in tech craziness and overwhelmed, but in fact, you find yourself ahead of the game, and you want more, and you can handle it! Let''s face it, as awesome and fabulous as we all are, we can always learn something from each other.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy. Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech.

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Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

When I’m posting on our school’s social media account, I’m aware of how it will affect my digital footprint. Hāpara Highlights is a screen monitoring tool that allows teachers to create guided Chrome browsing experiences for learners. Use tools that make it easier to guide students on appropriate online behavior.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

We quickly realized we lacked the robust infrastructure and support systems needed to fully implement our district’s vision of personalized learning. A “failed” project still proved beneficial since the team learned not to further devote time and resources to that particular strategy and ed-tech tool. Scaling Innovation.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Teachers can also use a tool like H?para When teachers only have strategies for in-person learning and don’t have remote learning strategies in their toolbox, student engagement can suffer. We all know that students get distracted during virtual learning. A tool like H?para

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