eSchool News

MAY 14, 2019

I am updating my workshop on how technology can be used to promote reading—the only foolproof means of both improving reading proficiency and developing a lifelong love of reading in every student. This list started with “ The last of the book-only librarians ” column from back in 2011. I can’t find this one anymore.). slide show.

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SpeechTechie

OCTOBER 6, 2011

My dad, the head of a public school "Library/Media" department, brought home an Apple ][ (2), and I was instantly hooked. A new generation of SLPs is entering our field seeing how simple it is to engage kids in using language though the technology offered by the iPad. I distinctly remember my first computing experience.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The classes are a product of RIFLI’s plan to create a 1:1 classroom computing model that, according to RIFLI’s Director Karisa Tashjian, “blurs the lines between language/content learning and using technology.” Awareness, assessment, and access: these are the three things that RIFLI have in mind at all times.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Best Edtech/Resource Sharing Blog : Free Technology For Teachers What Richard has created here is the model of what resource sharing is and should be. Best Librarian/Library Blog : The VanMeter Voice The space that Shannon has put together here should be the standard for library blogs anywhere.

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The Electric Educator

JANUARY 17, 2011

Note: This is the first of my series "5 things to watch in 2011" Future installments will include: Five people to follow in 2011 Five trends to watch in 2011 Five technologies to watch in 2011 Five blogs to read in 2011 The folks over at Prezi continue to make their presentation product more and more compelling.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

There is also a web-based component available to the teachers that contains resource libraries and discussion forums that I plan to use not only with the classroom walkthrough data, but also our PLC''s. Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC) : I have previously blogged about this event, but am compelled to mention it again.

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EdTechSandyK

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

After watching the Edublog Awards process for a few years, and even voting in the final round before, I''ve decided it''s time for me to get involved at the grass-roots level by making some of my own nominations in 2011! Her resources are practical and classroom tested for teachers and technology specialists alike.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2017

It has been just over two years since LinkedIn shocked the industry by buying Lynda.com, a library of video courses, for $1.5 What is the philosophy behind joining a library of video courses with a professional-networking site? Golding: I joined Lynda.com in 2011. billion dollars. Our focus was always helping people learn.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The use of technology in an educational environment is certainly nothing new – teachers have been relying on computers and similar devices for decades now. According to one recent study conducted by Pew Research Center , nearly 77% of Americans now own a smartphone of some kind – up from just 35% a few years ago, in 2011.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1. Billion has been invested in US K-12 education technology companies since 2010.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It’s a big deal for a startup that was founded in 2011 on the bet that as internet connectivity and mobile devices became more affordable and accessible in classrooms, teachers and students would need a way to create and share digital content and resources. In 2014, it was acquired for $1.1

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 31, 2012

I recently wrote about how libraries are adapting to the digital age. The traditional library is viewed by many as a place for stacks of books to gather dust, and where stern librarians in tweed jackets tell you to keep quiet. In Library 2.0 In Library 2.0 Was this a trend that was a threat to the library?

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators. The CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation report identified “technology vs. the pedagogy gap” as a hurdle to innovation in schools.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2012

Join me Thursday, May 3rd, for live and interactive Future of Education conversation with Buffy Hamilton and Kristin Fontichiaro, editors of School Libraries: What’s Now, What’s Next, What’s Yet to Come. What is the future of school libraries? In the book''s foreward, Dr. R. More particularly, what is the future of school librarians?

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I dunno about you but I spend a lot of time looking for instructional and technology resources for use in the classroom. There is a wonderful site (run by a very dear friend of mine, Adam, who was the 2011 ISTE Outstanding Young Educator , so you know this place has to be top notch.) And it''s true. But wait, there''s more!

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The potential of generative AI is both promising and profound, but it raises critical questions: How can this transformative technology be harnessed not only to educate but to empower inclusively and equitably? Prioritize Equity and Diversity: Recognize the resource disparities between schools and the scarcity of technology in some regions.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

But it was also on Facebook where in 2011 Jivani, then in ninth grade, posted a video of her removing the wig. Facebook and The International Society for Technology in Education, or ISTE, organized the event as part of their work with DigCitCommit, a campaign to promote digital citizenship. ISTE is the parent organization of EdSurge.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Scientific research In 2011, the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer reviewed the science and determined RFR was a “possible” Class 2B carcinogen, which is in the same category as lead and several pesticides. Before Wi-Fi, students used computers plugged in through ethernet cords in dedicated computer rooms.

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2021

Pete Just is the driving force behind a dizzying array of student-focused technology initiatives for both the state of Indiana and the Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Wayne Township, where he is Chief Technology Officer. EdSurge: What led you to add ClassLink to your district’s technology arsenal?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 15, 2011

We are pleased to announce the Library 2.011 worldwide virtual conference, November 2 - 3, 2011. To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please join the Library 2.0 The Library 2.011 conference will be a unique chance to participate in a global conversation on the current and future state of libraries.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Not only do I think it is inspiring, but it may offer some context as to what giant gaps in funding and resources can be bridged with well-selected technology. What researchers have found is that mobile technology is widespread and heavily utilized, although the majority of mobiles are still non-smart phones with basic features.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2020

Since then, Weld North Education has acquired Glynlyon , which offers online K-12 courses for intervention and credit recovery, and Assessment Technology Inc. Core curriculum was not LearnZillion’s initial focus when the company started in 2011. LearnZillion’s assets will become part of Edgenuity. LearnZillion had raised $32.5

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Between 2011 and 2019, the number of high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness increased nearly 10 percent, from 28 percent to 37 percent. The proportion of youth seriously considering suicide increased almost steadily from 2011 to 2019, rising to 22 percent by 2021. until May 2023.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Please also join this Library 2.0

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

In 2011, Cat Campos was a senior at Immaculata-La Salle High School , struggling to see how the iPod touch devices they were testing in her AP Literature class could support learning. Building a digital library with allowed apps for students. It’s gone full circle,” laughs Campos. That team keeps the school tech running.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Today is our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," being held online and for free. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Just a few days away, our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2015

PARCC, 2011, p. Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, 2011, p. This program functions more as a library than a student management system. Teachers can download free apps and leveled libraries from the iTunes App Store. 14 Projects to Blend Technology with Common Core Reading.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2020

Our first Library 2.020 mini-conference of the year is next week: "Wholehearted Libraries," online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 10th , from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Not only do libraries need high tech, they also need staff who approach their work with a wholehearted attitude.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Designing for Humanization in Digital Spaces This viral spread of dehumanization, reinforced by the distance of digital interfaces, makes it even more essential that we address these issues at more fundamental levels, including how we design educational technologies. Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other.

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

It has grown into a library of more than 1,200 explainer videos, many of which have received more than a million views each and are assigned in schools and colleges around the world. John Green is one of the most famous YouTubers, having built a following by making videos on the platform since 2012. Know anyone who might be a good fit?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Just two weeks away, our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Premium users will also have access to a library of millions of images, which are displayed on the quizzes, and performance reports that track student progress. Remind, the K-12 messaging platform, introduced a paid option in August 2017, after offering its products for free since the company’s launch in 2011.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Join me today, Friday, October 14th, for a live and interactive FutureofEducation.com webinar with David Loertscher , who will be coming in live from the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) 2011 conference to visit with us. psid=2011-10-14.1044.M.1F955EA48F2E094F071C6C70C81A2F.vcr&sid=2008350 from Indiana University.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," was held online on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. You do need to be logged into Library 2.0 For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2011

[link] CARIBBEAN ONLINE EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 2011 ( Host Your Own Webinar Series ) Mon 8 Aug 07:00PM New York / Mon 8 Aug 11:00PM GMT / Tue 9 Aug 09:00AM Sydney LeRoy Hill. The theme captures the notion of openness through the use of technology as a way of advancing learning and professional development.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2021

Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Please also join this Library 2.0

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