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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

The post US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. You can connect with Tom on social media.

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Educators Wrestle with the Real-Life Applications of New K–12 Federal Policy Document

EdTech Magazine

JULY 5, 2024

Much has changed since the NETP’s 2016 update, but many issues persist; namely, gaps in how students and teachers access and leverage technology for teaching and learning. EdTech: Focus on K–12 talked with four experts about the NETP’s strengths, opportunities and key takeaways.

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Rapid Cycle Pilots: Using Edtech to Support English Learners

Digital Promise

AUGUST 21, 2017

Education leaders seeking to improve learning outcomes for English Learners have started exploring ways to leverage edtech tools to meet students’ diverse cultural and linguistic needs. Maintaining open lines of communication and feedback with edtech providers to continuously improve the products available in the market.

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Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Edtech and Social Emotional Learning. Her original research went into the design of Renton Preparatory in Seattle, which was a 2016 Top Three STEM School in the nation. Have you seen some other edtech tools besides Minecraft that can have this kind of social emotional impact? Transcript for Episode 137.

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A Glitch in the EdReform Matrix: The 2016 EdNext Poll on Blended Learning

Doug Levin

AUGUST 30, 2016

Given that I do not believe that the 2016 EdNext Poll on School Reform’s findings about ‘blended learning’ should be taken at face value, what do I think the poll actually reveals? The post A Glitch in the EdReform Matrix: The 2016 EdNext Poll on Blended Learning appeared first on EdTech Strategies.

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For First Time Ever, Majority of U.S. Grade 3-8 Students to Test Online in Spring 2016

Doug Levin

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Grade 3-8 Students to Test Online in Spring 2016 appeared first on EdTech Strategies. I think there are some fascinating findings and information in the brief (and much more that is only alluded to), so be sure to let me know what you think by leaving any questions or comments about the topic in the comments section below.

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Bethany Petty: Using Edtech to Enhance Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 1, 2018

Using Edtech to Enhance Learning. Bethany regularly blogs at Teaching with Technology ( [link] ) where she shares resources, ideas, edtech tools, tips, and tricks, as well as reflections from her blended/flipped/gamified high school Social Studies classroom. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here.

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The Cybersecurity Threats That Keep K–12 CIOs Up at Night

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2019

public schools since 2016, according to the K–12 Cyber Incident Map. Based on anecdotal information, I would not be surprised if more incidents than the 712 reported actually occurred,” says Douglas Levin, president and founder of EdTech Strategies. Wed, 10/23/2019 - 13:40. Schools are not safe from cybersecurity threats.

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Looking for Ways to Improve Data Privacy in Schools? Start Here

EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can balance privacy and security protocols. Since 2013, 39 states and the District of Columbia have passed more than 110 laws addressing student privacy , Amelia Vance, director of the Education Privacy Project at the Future of Privacy Forum, recently told EdTech. .

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3 Ways to Stress Less in Today’s Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

Digital Equity: How to Understand The Problems Facing #Edtech. She holds multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Apple Teacher 2016, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer and Expert. Related Shows You May Like. Going hybrid or already have?

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Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Mitch served on the Board of the Ed-Tech Industry Network (ETIN) of the SIIA from 2012-2019, was cochair from 2015-2016, and was the chair in 2019. Presently, beginning in January 2019, Mitch became US COO of 3DBear, a Finnish EdTech company that uses Augmented Reality to motivate students to engage and learn deeply.

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The Post-Pandemic Outlook for Edtech

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Soon, schools would be inundated with sales pitches from edtech companies, and it didn’t take long before they started pushing back against those that seemed predatory. For the edtech industry, the pandemic poses a paradox. Yet this reality seems not to have dampened investor enthusiasm for private edtech companies.

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Q&A: Steve Langford on Equalizing Student Access to the Web and Tech

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Langford recently talked with EdTech about the challenges of the digital divide and practical ways to overcome them. EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district? Langford: We deployed our first round of Chromebooks to students in 2016. EDTECH: How are you solving the digital-equity problem?

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ISTE 2016: 5 Tech Trends Reshaping Education

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2016

By Meg Conlan Expert Jason Ohler offers his thoughts on major technological trends that impact teachers and students.

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ISTE 2016: 3 Free Tools for Teachers

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2016

By Meg Conlan Online tools give educators the ability to assess students, find and share video content, and collect multimedia presentations from students.

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10 Hits and 10 Misses for 2016

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 2, 2017

Edtech Reviews. This includes how to use wikis or blogs in the classroom and what I’ve learned from my students as we got through another tech week. I have regular features like: Weekly Websites and Tech Tips ( sign up for the newsletter). Dear Otto Help Column. Lesson plans. Chromebooks in the Classrooms–Friend or Foe?

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5 Steps to Gamify Your Elementary Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2020

She has been a presenter at ISTE 2019, NCCE 2016-19, the Southern Oregon EdTech Summit 2015-18, and IntegratED 2017-18. Heather is passionate about integrating technology in education to amplify student voice, increase communication, and engage students.

Elementary

Elementary Adobe Classroom Gamification

CoSN Awards TLE Seal to Rural Virginia District

EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2021

He had earned his Certified Education Technology Leader certification from CoSN in 2016 and joined the organization as an institutional member. For RCPS Technology Director Kevin Perkins, the work to meet these guidelines began much earlier, in the first months of 2019. Looking at the…

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What’s Hot (and Not) at #ISTE19 with Monica Burns

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 25, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Monica Burns @ classtechtips talks about the hottest edtech topics right now (and those that aren’t so hot) in this candid and wide-ranging conversation. She is a webinar host for SimpleK12 and a regular contributor to Edutopia.

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Vote for Nominees in EdTech K–12’s 2016 Must-Read IT Blogs

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2016

By EdTech Staff Who are some of your favorite K–12 technology bloggers?

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ISTE 2016: Michio Kaku Says Education Needs a Revolution

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2016

By Jena Passut The theoretical physicist says a fourth wave of technology is about to begin, and educators must prepare students to thrive in the new landscape.

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Education Technology Classroom

ISTE 2016: Introducing New Features from Google for Education

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2016

By Meg Conlan New functions and product releases from Google bring lessons to life in new ways, and make it easier for teachers to engage students.

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Google Education Classroom

Students Use Microsoft Azure to Create Award-Winning Projects

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 19, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! What started as an idea with my four students at the Microsoft Imagine Cup, was exponentially enlarged in 2016 as a large-scale research project, Intelligent Parkinson’s eaRly detectiOn Guiding NOvel Supportive InterventionS , or i-PROGNOSIS.

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The 5 Strategies States Should Pursue Now to Make the Most of Future EdTech Investments in ESSA

Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Now, Title IV is a complex, layered program and marks a significant departure in structure and operation from past federal edtech investments. It should not be controversial in 2016 that there is a baseline expectation of access to technology in schools, just as there are baseline expectations for access to textbooks and desks.

Strategy

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Schools Can Train the Next Batch of Cybersecurity Pros

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

In Florida, The School District of Palm Beach County launched its Cybersecurity Academy in 2016 as a single course in an existing IT program. Since January 2016, there have been more than 350 cyberincidents targeting K–12 schools in the United States, according to EdTech Strategies.

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How Hashtags Can Empower You in 2016

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Hashtags are your key to reaching your professional goals in 2016. GAFE, #edtech, #edapps, #ipaded, #mlearning). If you blog about education technology then share with the hashtag #Edtech. Hashtags are now used on other social media sites, like Facebook, Instagram, and GooglePlus. flippedclass, #hourofcode, #growthmindset).

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Making the Cybersecurity Grade: How Schools Can Protect Data and IT Resources

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Since 2016, there have been 1,180 cyber-related incidents in K–12 public schools, and this number continues to grow. Cyberattacks on our nation’s K–12 schools are on the rise. They’re targeting a rich cache of data and IT resources. With the shift to online and hybrid learning, schools have found themselves more exposed than ever.

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ISTE 2016: Technology Alone Cannot Create Social Equality

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2016

By Meg Conlan Keynote speaker Ruha Benjamin says that for change to occur, educators, entrepreneurs and national leaders must invest in social realities.

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ISTE 2016: Collaborative Schools Prioritize Teacher Learning

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2016

By Meg Conlan Successful technology rollouts require not only teacher collaboration but also ample professional development and training.

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ISTE 2018: New Standards for Leaders Focus on Equity, Digital Citizenship

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

The organization previously released the ISTE Standards for Educators in 2017 and the ISTE Standards for Students in 2016. “As SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Jena Passut is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K–12. ISTE U Promises Unique Learning Opportunities.

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What You Might Have Missed at Maker Faire Bay Area 2016

EdTech Magazine

MAY 24, 2016

By Meg Conlan This weekend’s event highlighted student innovations and offered resources for educators looking to bring the Maker movement to their schools.

Maker Movement

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Revised Federal Edtech Plan Calls for Closing Digital Divides

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When the federal government released its revised edtech plan last month, it was laying down its hope for a future that delivers on effective instruction for students. The plan was first released to fulfill the Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994 and last revised in 2016.

Digital Divide

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Q&A: Amelia Vance’s Data Privacy Advice for K–12 Leaders? Focus on Human Error

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

More than 670 schools have been targets of cyberattacks since 2016 , according to the K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center. EDTECH: What is one key thing educators should know about data security and what they should do to protect student information? Marquita Brown is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K-12.

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Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

As reported in April 2016 (the most recent year for which data is available from the National Assessment of Educational Progress ) only 37 percent of high school seniors in the U.S. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! They may be on to something.

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SIIA, a Pioneering Convenor for the Edtech Industry, Scraps Its Conferences

Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

It was early in offering programs that highlighted edtech,” says Frank Catalano, an independent industry strategist who previously served on SIIA’s education board. “It It was essentially the go-to association for the edtech industry.” edtech companies, marking the highest tally of the decade. billion in U.S.

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Pandemic Pivots: Edtech Edition

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2020

Here are some edtech pandemic pivots to watch. But it has helped the Pittsburgh-based company promote a second service it has quietly offered since 2016: the Duolingo English Test. Substitute teacher services company Swing Education is creating private homeschools.

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Microsoft to Use TV White Space to Put Wi-Fi on Rural School Buses

EdTech Magazine

MAY 2, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Chandler, the school district’s director of technology, told EdTech in 2016. Matt Morgan is a contributing writer for EdTech: Focus on K–12. At Coachella Valley Unified School District in rural Thermal, Calif., It’s in the air. Pull Quote.

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Interview with Kimberly Sanchez: Argument in the Digital Age

Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Each mission in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom , shares an example of the Mission in Action by a teacher I admire. The seniors were grouped to represent different candidates in the 2016 election.

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My favorite app for communicating with parents: Bloomz

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 6, 2016

Bloomz was one of my sponsors for ISTE 2016 this year, and I appreciate their support. Recent awards: Bloomz won the 2016 Edtech Digest Cool Tool Award for best new product or service. They also won the American Association of School Librarian’s Award for Best Websites for Teaching and Learning: Social Media 2016.

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The Epic E-Book of WebTools

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 26, 2020

She shares ideas and resources about her school library and makerspaces on her website [link] Kristina was named the School Library Journal Librarian of the Year in 2015, a National School Board 2016 – 2017 “20 to Watch” emerging education technology leader, and a 2018 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.

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FETC 2018: Maximizing Microsoft Azure Boosted Education in Tennessee

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2018

By October of 2016, a National Assessment of Educational Progress report highlighted Tennessee as the fastest improving state in the nation in science. TN education state CIO Cliff Lloyd says #edtech was the lynchpin for the state's education reform. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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