EdTech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2024

percent increase from the 2021-2022 school year and a nearly 190 percent increase from the 2018… K–12 schools used, on average, 2,591 ed tech tools during the 2022-2023 school year, according to a Statista survey. This is a 1.7

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

John Couch was hired by Steve Jobs as Apple’s first VP of Education. Couch is an Executive Advisor to, and former Vice President of Education, at Apple, Inc. In 2018, Couch published Rewiring Education, which shares the professional lessons he’s learned during his 50-plus years in education and technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2022

Throughout my career in education, teaching has been prodded, pushed, tweaked, nudged, and reformed. Education is focused on college and career with tech an organic, transformative tool. These are big enough to require an updated curriculum, but now, according to US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, it may be time for a huge reset.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 8, 2020

The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St. Joe is also an adjunct professor in the Educational Leadership Department at Viterbo University.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The Current State of Education Technology and Where It Is Going [#Infographic]. Thu, 12/13/2018 - 11:11. The evolution of education technology has been swift. As K–12 schools continue to evolve, having a firm grasp on current ed tech trends is crucial for educators, administrators and IT teams. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces. Tue, 04/24/2018 - 08:13. Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. jena.passut_7651. For its part, St. Content Subtype.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 5, 2019

The 2019 Honor Roll: EdTech’s 30 Must-Read K–12 Education IT Influencers. Educational technology is changing rapidly for K–12 school districts, which can make it difficult for even the savviest educators to keep up. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:51. Did your account make the list? by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Schools Must Support Educators While Keeping Tabs on Tech Trends. Fri, 02/16/2018 - 11:36. Although the concept of the modern learning environment is still emerging, a consensus is already forming around best practices, which include a commitment to student-centered learning and professional development for educators.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Is K–12 Education Ready for 5G? Wed, 10/31/2018 - 12:13. Education Researchers Test the Power of 5G. Overall, education leaders and researchers are sharing excitement for the future that 5G technology could bring , including augmented reality and virtual reality. “We eli.zimmerman_9856. 2020 is just around the corner.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

Makerspace Educators Need Professional Development, Too. Thu, 08/30/2018 - 13:22. PD needs to be available to all administrators and educators interested in implementing these classes that break the traditional teaching mold. I also found that many educators supervising the spaces have no confidence in themselves as makers.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

How to Deal with the Crumbling Educational Infrastructure. Wed, 12/12/2018 - 13:33. David Hutchins is vice president of higher education and K–12 education for CDW•G, a leading technology provider to government and education. eli.zimmerman_9856. To collaborate, students rearranged their desks into a circle.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12. Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:53. A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Leah Juelke helps refugee students tell their stories From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Leah Juelke, 2018 North Dakota State Teacher of the Year, works with EL English and Speech in Fargo, North Dakota. Leah Juelke – Bio as Submitted Leah Juelke is the 2018 North Dakota Teacher of the year.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2018

K–12 Experts Weigh In on Training Teachers to Use Education Technology. Thu, 10/25/2018 - 13:07. For administrators, this means creating lesson plans for teachers that will ultimately open the door for educators to creatively, and independently, take advantage of the new digital tools at their disposal. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

K–12 Educators Embrace Ingenuity and Adaptation to Prepare Students for the Future. It’s also close to home for educators, who are tasked with preparing the next generation of professionals. One interesting finding from the WEF’s “ The Future of Jobs Report 2018 ” is that future workers may put a premium on different skills.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2020

You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Mary shares her strategies through her blog, [link] and was featured as an NYSED New York State EdTech Innovator in October 2018. She was a New York State Teacher of the year finalist for 2018 and 2020.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education. Mon, 11/12/2018 - 13:21. School districts have already seen some of these tools enter the educational space, with innovations such as AI-enabled teaching assistant programs and advanced data collection and analysis to improve student assessments. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Despite being one of the most in-demand sectors of the job market, STEM education is frequently subpar in districts serving minority students. As of 2018, students did not have access to Algebra II lessons in a quarter of high schools that primarily serve Black and Hispanic students, according to an article in Forbes.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“The educators who had the greatest impact on me as a youth recognized my personhood by actively developing a relationship with me, challenged their explicit and implicit biases in visible ways, and valued multiple perspectives within their classroom.” – Maima Chea Simmons, Black Girls’ Literacies. 2019; Kleekamp & Zapata, 2018).

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Impact: How Educational AI is Making the Grade. Schools are following suit: Technavio’s “ Artificial Intelligence Market in the US Education Sector 2018-2022 ” report predicts a nearly 48 percent growth rate for AI tools over the next three years. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:25.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2018

District Tinker-Fests and Hackathons Rev Up Student Interest in STEM Education. Fri, 10/05/2018 - 08:55. science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education is put into action. More important, STEM education crosses traditional disciplines and helps prepare students for future employment. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Q&A: Rachel Gorton On How K–12 Schools Envision the Future of Education. Mon, 11/19/2018 - 08:21. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how modern learning environments offer K–12 educators new teaching opportunities! eli.zimmerman_9856. EDTECH: What is Vision One91and how was it developed? Photo: Rachel Gorton. by Jacquelyn Bengfort.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 23, 2021

When it comes to practices in education, one of my favorite idioms is “don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater.” Review of Educational Research: 88(4). These expressions represent a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. Stockard, Jean & W.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

Unknown to many educators, Fortnite has three modes of play. Some educators are creating private islands (for free) that their students can make Rube Goldberg machines and other creations. Today’s guest, Mike Washburn, is on the educator advisory board for Fortnite. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this uplifting episode, we're joined by Todd Nesloney, a seasoned educator and advocate for authentic leadership in schools. This conversation is a must-listen if you've ever questioned your worth or impact as an educator.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

Kim has over 100 publications in scholarly journals, book chapters, and reports and has edited two books on mindfulness in education, including a co-edited book (with Dr. Robert W. Roeser) published by Springer Press in 2016 titled “Handbook of Mindfulness in Education: Integrating Theory and Research Into Practice.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2020

Mary shares her strategies through her blog, [link] and was featured as a NYSED New York State EdTech Innovator in October, 2018. Mary’s accolades include recognition as the 2018 International Society for Technology in Education’s Virtual Pioneer of the Year and a Silver Presidential Volunteer Service award.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Pana Asavavatana won the ISTE Kay Bitter Award for 2018 as a top technology using kindergarten teacher. She is the creator of the Traveling Teddy Bear project ( [link] ), founder of Twitter chat #IntEarlyEd (formerly #KchatAP), and 2018 awardee for ISTE’s Kay L. Listen to the Show. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2019

Mary Howard – Bio as Submitted Mary Howard, a 6th-grade teacher from Grand Island, New York and an ISTE Certified Educator that has found success using digital tools that not only make learning fun for her students, but encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and create a life-long passion for learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 2, 2020

Today’s guest, Darren Hudgins is co-author of Fact VS Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of Fake News (ISTE 2018). Darren Hudgins Bio As Submitted Darren Hudgins is the CEO of Think | Do | Thrive and the co-author of Fact VS Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of Fake News (ISTE 2018). darren_hudgins.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Tue, 11/27/2018 - 12:47. New research from Macquarie University’s Department of Educational Studies and education technology company Makers Empire finds 3D printing integration can boost creativity, critical thinking and design skills among primary school students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Dr. Rebekah Dyer – Bio as Submitted Dr. Rebekah Dyer is an associate professor in the college of education at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. The courses that she teaches focus on special education. She completed her master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 30, 2019

is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Redlands. She has served as an educator in various capacities over the past 19 years. She has taught at the high school level (9th – 12th grades and Special Education), grades K through 5, and she was a Program Specialist in Personalized and Blended Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 19, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Katie Martin, an ISTE 2018 keynote, talks about the importance of putting learners at the center of your innovation model. We recorded this after her keynote at ISTE 2018 and are sharing it to get you excited!

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

Educators work hard to set students up for success in a world that is increasingly digital. A 2018 report by the Institute for the Future and Dell Technologies estimated that 85 percent of children entering today’s K–12 schools will eventually find themselves in jobs that don’t currently exist, making educators’ jobs even more challenging.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Now is the time we all need to educate ourselves on effective online teaching and I recommend this course as a great place to start. Listen to Tom Murray Talk about US Education Policy in the Coronavirus Health Crisis Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. Register for this free micro-course.

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Neo LMS

MAY 19, 2020

Education is a constantly evolving sphere, but the introduction and integration of technology have changed it forever. And with digital natives such as Gen Zers moving into the higher education sphere, the need for new learning methods such as interactivity is pushing technology to the forefront of education and its leadership.

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