EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Mon, 11/12/2018 - 13:21. As K–12 schools continue their E-rate processes for 2019, districts should be considering what tools are worth investing in to provide their students with the best outcomes in the coming year. . Previously, chalkboards were a natural part of most classrooms; today, interactive whiteboards reign.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

A version of this post was originally published on November 8, 2018, in OEB Insights. The e-learning industry is constantly evolving. E-learning trends come and go. While this decision should be tailored to your specific classroom learning needs, here are a few trends that you might want to keep an eye on: 1.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Date: February 6, 2018. You also can hold down “e” or “n” to get accented characters. Finally, my Zoe can type her name the way that it’s supposed to be typed, because it had an accent on the “e”. You probably won’t need it until you say, “Oh, I need an accented ‘e’…” So then hold down the “e’ and see what’s there.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

At the same time, innovative education leaders and classroom teachers are engaging, motivating, and nurturing students to develop mindsets for college and career readiness and lifelong learning, and they are supporting social and emotional development. school and library to the internet.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Thanks to — or because of — technology change happens at a faster rate than ever before, and education makes no exception. Top 10 edtech people to watch in 2018. You know the saying “The only constant is change”. Life means change, and every aspect of life is affected by it. Edtech is always changing. Edtech trends come and go.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 09:27. When introducing technology to improve classroom results, it’s important to understand the needs and limitations of the teachers who will handle those solutions day to day. . 3 Ways to Achieve a Successful School Improvement Initiative. eli.zimmerman_9856. Bring Teachers into the Tech Integration Process.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Wed, 10/03/2018 - 08:56. The district also uses GoGuardian Teacher for classroom management. Content Monitoring Tools Help K–12 IT Officials Patrol Internet Boundaries. eli.zimmerman_9856. In education, software programs lend a helping hand just about everywhere, from device ­management to digital learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 09:12. Today’s classroom is a melding of traditional and digital tools to instruct today’s students. . Technology is in constant flux and data centers must evolve at the same rate. How to Avoid Making Data Center Mistakes. eli.zimmerman_9856. Invest in Training Now to Meet Future Needs.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

From gamification to digital citizenship to PD for teachers to classroom robots and everything in between, the 102 posts that have been published on the NEO Blog in the last 12 months covered oh so many subjects related to education technology and e-learning for educational institutions. 10 Edtech people to watch in 2018 [INFOGRAPHIC].

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

As recently as 2018, nearly one in five students said they had trouble completing homework because of internet access. But as a former classroom teacher and a digital learning specialist for the state of Nebraska, I didn’t even know about the program.” Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology. “We

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

It sounds improbable since there is only one teacher in the classroom and many students with different abilities, interests, etc. . According to a 2018 Education Week Research Center survey centered on U.S. Here are the main ILP tools teachers can rely on to personalize learning in and beyond the classroom: 1.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Although Wi-Fi is certainly convenient, wireless devices emit radio frequency radiation (RFR), considered an environmental issue in today’s classrooms. Thankfully, there are many simple ways to reduce RFR exposure in the classroom. Today, even kindergarteners sit in circles on the floor with Wi-Fi tablets on their laps.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

FEATURES CHANGE AGENTS: TECH & LEARNING’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN EDTECH IN 2018 By Tara Smith Each of these leaders is working in thoughtful and creative ways on the frontlines of some of today’s most pressing issues— from the way we think about learning, AI, and innovation to gun control, refugees, and student privacy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 4, 2018

Dr. Laurie Korte talks about e-learning design that engages learners and common mistakes of e-learning and blended learning classrooms. Free Webinar Sponsored by PowerSchool: This Thursday, April 4 at 2pm ET/11 am PT join me for 12 Tips for Building Your Digital Classroom sponsored by PowerSchool. Date: April 4, 2018.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. While it’s always risky to make predictions, I believe there were several strong trends from 2018 that suggest the shape of things to come in 2019.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2018

As America’s classrooms become increasingly connected, the nation inches ever closer to reaching a major milestone: 100 percent of schools with high-speed internet access, defined as at least 100 kbps (or 100 thousand bits per second) per student. It’s really about the pervasiveness and frequency of use,” he said. “At

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2019

classrooms, the nonprofit is preparing to shut down. In 2018, that number ticked up to 98 percent. District technology leaders, she adds, couldn’t fathom that internet service providers would come out and deliver fiber to their schools, much less at affordable rates. Our value add is largely done.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

But there’s another side to the story of print vs. digital , one that is at the core of why 2015 e-book sales dropped in the United States and the UK. No rush trips to school where they hope to find a janitor who can open the classroom. Tech That Won’t Survive 2018. The Tech-infused Classroom. No forgotten books.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Common Sense, SETDA unveil toolkit to help states, schools apply for billions in federal aid under the E-rate program modernization. A new E-rate funding toolkit from Common Sense and SETDA explains the changes to the federal program, available funding, and best ways to apply for it.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 14, 2018

Last month, our Service Provider Partnership Manager Tim Riley and Network Engineer Jason Warchol traveled to the Alaska Telephone Association 2018 Annual Meeting. E-rate data shows that approximately 59,107 students in Alaska do not have the bandwidth they need to access digital learning opportunities in the classroom.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Today, in any given classroom, students arrive with varying degrees of knowledge and skill. As a result, teachers experience high levels of work-related stress, which leads to declining job satisfaction and higher turnover rates. Merrill, E., Sources: Learning Policy Institute & Educators for Excellence.)

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 3, 2018

School board members play an important role in school districts’ ability to improve the level and quality of digital learning opportunities in the classroom. having enough bandwidth to support your district’s in-classroom goals is the foundation for helping your fellow school board members plan your network upgrade.

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 7, 2019

In the past few years, concerted efforts like E-rate modernization and various statewide initiatives have helped bring digital learning opportunities to students across the nation. Let’s look at three examples of how digital learning is changing the face of today’s classroom learning. Regional School District 12.

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

graduation rates — up to a record 83 percent — and whether it is real or an elaborate scam. Tagged on: July 23, 2017 ED warns schools of another widespread ransomware attack | Future of Ed Tech e-Newsletter → In light of a recent widespread ransomware attack, the U.S. So why do I still want schools to use them? Unified gets a $3.26-million

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Then, they figured out what they needed to satisfy for required federal E-rate guidelines. For the 2017-2018 school year, Ellington trained all the teachers on the basics of digital citizenship. She also created a system through Google Classroom for them to easily submit materials and documentation electronically.

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 10, 2018

E-rate modernization has not only helped schools boost their connectivity, but more than 10,000 districts were able to invest in Wi-Fi networks in the past four years. This is thanks to the Category 2 funding available via E-rate as mentioned in our newly released report, Expanding Digital Learning to Every Classroom, Every Day.

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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Today, we released our fourth annual State of the States report: Expanding Digital Learning to Every Classroom, Every Day and we are proud to announce that 40.7 So as we kick off the 2018 school year , we know that reaching the goal of connecting 99% of America’s K-12 students is well within our reach. Today’s Digital Classrooms.

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techlearning

JUNE 27, 2018

June 27 2018 – The Boston Business Journal has recognized Curriculum Associates as the second Best Place to Work in Massachusetts in the Large Category (250 to 999 employees), marking the fourth consecutive year Curriculum Associates has been ranked on this elite list. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Rankings were revealed at the ceremony.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

In 2018, for the first time in district history, a majority of Sioux City’s 14,976 students, about 52 percent, were people of color. As of 2018, more than 10 percent of the city’s residents were born in another country, according to the U.S. Back home, the teachers rotated classrooms and the kids stayed put. Census Bureau.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap. 1 at the elementary level.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

Districts are also eliminating library clericals and paraprofessionals at alarming rates. Deb : Using the NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) data from 2015/2016 school year to the 2018/2019. Learn more about the SLIDE study: SLIDE Project SLIDE State Survey On Facebook and Twitter Kachel, Debra E. 2021, July).

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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Respondents rated each of these 1 (strongly disagree) through 6 (strongly agree). standard deviation decrease in the rate at which respondents were persuaded by a teachign method. Aragón, O. L., & Graham, M. Faculty beliefs about intelligence are related to the adoption of active-learning practices. and then stop.

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E-rate Study Survey Data 98

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 10, 2017

As you work to set your district’s students and teachers up for success in the 2017-2018 school year, now’s a great time to consider their digital learning opportunities. In today’s classrooms, basic Internet access is not enough. For school districts, preparation for the school year begins long before the first day of school.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 10, 2017

As you work to set your district’s students and teachers up for success in the 2017-2018 school year, now’s a great time to consider their digital learning opportunities. In today’s classrooms, basic Internet access is not enough. For school districts, preparation for the school year begins long before the first day of school.

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Broadband E-rate Digital Learning Tools 63

Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

According to the fact sheet that the White House recently released, here’s what we know: Adobe has delivered creativity and e-learning software to over 950,000 students and teachers at more than 1,450 schools and launched more than 20 district-wide Adobe & ConnectED programs. Did companies fully deliver on their ConnectED promises?

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2018

In recent years, educators have been blamed by politicians and parents for an array of social problems, from bankrupt municipal pensions to low graduation rates in poor neighborhoods. Photo by E. Per-student spending has fallen fourteen per cent in the past decade, and some two thousand classrooms have no permanent instructors.

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Education Superhighway

MAY 13, 2016

And to not only seamlessly administer online tests but also enable digital learning in the classroom, schools need robust broadband. In fact, the FCC recommends that school districts provide a minimum of 100 kbps per student in bandwidth today and 1 Mbps per student by 2018. According to our data, however, nearly 12% of U.S.

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