Digital Promise

JUNE 18, 2024

We first met Nakia, a student at Chilhowee Middle School in rural Benton, Tennessee, in 2018. These six schools were part of Cohorts 4 and 5, first joining the program in 2017 or 2018. Polk County is one of the counties you don’t think about very much,” she said of her town of fewer than 2,000 people.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Technology Can Give All Students a Voice. Tue, 02/13/2018 - 11:47. Holly Clark believes there are three simple things teachers should be doing with technology in order to use it to its fullest: make student thinking visible, give every student a voice and easily share work. You gotta hear what students are thinking.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:35. The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . 3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2018

Mon, 08/27/2018 - 13:19. For K–12 school districts that want to adopt classroom technology to improve outcomes or better engage students , the first step is engaging teachers , says Shannon Tabaldo, founding director of the Innovation in Digital Education and Leadership institute. “As eli.zimmerman_9856.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2025

In fact, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman pointed out in a 2018 Scientific American article that researchers have proposed anywhere from 3 to 170 different learning styles. Mixing things uptalking, drawing, building, writingnot only taps into their preferences, but also keeps your lessons fresh and your students engaged.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2020

A 2018 PwC survey reported that many U.S. As the coronavirus pandemic challenges schools around the world to keep students engaged in remote learning and to use technology in new ways, many have turned to instructional technology coaches (also referred to as edtech coaches) for support.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

With one estimate indicating as many as 77 percent of jobs will require some degree of technological skill by 2020, it’s critical that students are comfortable using technology. To help educators make the most of training, leaders would do well to engage teachers in their districts to solicit their input and preferences.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The OECDs 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) demonstrated that students worldwide need to further develop global competency, which is not correlated to other areas of academic performance and therefore must be directly taught.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Dynamic Learning Project is a classroom-based coaching program in which participating teachers are coached to use technology to support student engagement and promote the development of agency, as well as skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 11:39. At 70 public schools in Louisiana, in partnership with Tulane University, a new program using data analytics to monitor student behavior has reduced the number of disciplinary incidents by 72 percent , according to a new study released by Tulane’s Education Research Alliance. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Andre Sasser (@MrsSasser) August 27, 2018. Peek into André’s classroom and you will find her students engaged in math conversation, working problems on the vertical whiteboards, or enjoying a Desmos activity. Her daily goal is to make math class an exciting experience for every student who walks through her door.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Fri, 06/01/2018 - 11:52. While IoT deployments are relatively new to education, industry observers expect the technology to make a big impact thanks to its potential to reduce costs, improve security and boost student engagement. Schools Need Robust Networks to Support Internet of Things. jena.passut_7651.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2018

With Drones, Students Tackle Complex Topics. Tue, 03/27/2018 - 12:04. Three years ago, an innovative educator in Jersey City Public Schools ’ Division B introduced drones to a class of elementary students with autism. Her goal was to enhance student engagement, and the results from that experiment were encouraging.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

Mon, 06/18/2018 - 17:46. As the growth in personalized learning initiatives has emphasized, students will exhibit differing aptitudes for subjects depending on their strengths. Public School District , have long used Big Data to track student performance and behavior to assess student needs. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Fri, 11/30/2018 - 17:11. K–12 schools are looking for new ways to connect qualified teachers with their students. While videoconferencing allows teachers to meet face-to-face with their students, some teachers may want to go beyond that to enhance student engagement. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Fri, 09/14/2018 - 10:07. In the DLP program, coaches would ask teachers to choose from a list of challenges that commonly occur with students and then brainstorm how technological solutions could help. 5 Key Areas of Technology Professional Development for Teachers. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 15:06. While teachers may always be the best line of defense for students falling behind, busy schedules don’t always permit the special attention and feedback that students need. Intelligent assistant solutions can also help teachers analyze student data and alter lesson plans to best benefit their classes.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

A majority of administrators from elementary schools (64 percent), middle schools ( 83 percent ) and high schools ( 85 percent ) report they have already implemented one-to-one devices or see it as a primary goal, according to a 2018 K–12 leadership survey from the Consortium for School Networking. .

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

For years, I had my students participate in the Hour of Code during that time in December but did not do more than those activities. However, since first participating in the Hour of Code in December of 2018, I’ve tried to include more activities and bring in more resources for my students throughout the year.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Studies suggest that instructional coaching is one such thoughtful intervention, providing a critical form of professional development to improve teacher practice (Kraft, Blazar, & Hogan, 2018; Knight, 2007). Indicators of impactful technology use. The ITU Rubric is structured around two dimensions: frequency and proficiency.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2019

To highlight some of the standout programs and great work that has taken place at Verizon Innovative Learning schools across the country over the course of the 2018-19 school year, we’re excited to announce the initiative’s annual Schools of Excellence Award winners. Verizon Innovative Learning schools standouts.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

Mon, 08/13/2018 - 10:17. While most teachers want to believe the best about their students, the reality is that skipping class, plagiarism and a host of other issues are behavioral challenges teachers grapple with daily. Technology Helps Teachers Prevent and Mitigate Bad Behavior in the Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

In his meta-analysis of over 300 research studies, John Hattie found that direct instruction has above average gains when it comes to student results, specifically an effect size of 0.59. Practice Guided practice is when the students engage in learning target activities under the guidance of a support system that can assure success.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 4, 2018

Fri, 05/04/2018 - 11:39. All of these Internet of Things devices can make schools safer, improve student engagement and save schools and school districts significant money , according to a 2017 survey of K–12 professionals by CDW. Engagement. Schools Must Invest to Protect IoT Devices. jena.passut_7651. CDW VV2 Strategy.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Vicki’s focus is inspiring classroom teachers and administrators who are passionate about student engagement and excellence with world-class ways to use technology, nurture students’ well-being, and the joy of being a teacher.

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Digital Promise

JULY 12, 2018

In late April, League educators joined researchers and other leaders in the education industry at the spring 2018 League meeting in Charlotte, NC, to talk about the challenges they face and develop ideas for solutions. — Digital Promise (@DigitalPromise) April 26, 2018. — Devin Vodicka, EdD (@dvodicka) April 26, 2018.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Instructional coaching is a form of professional development (PD) in which an accomplished teacher works with teachers in one-on-one settings to provide guidance and focus on practical strategies to increase student engagement and learning. Like in sports, its goal is to improve individual and team performance.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Classroom discussions can be one of the best ways to boost student engagement. As students discuss their perspectives with each other, they’ll not only solidify their understanding of a topic—they may learn to see it in a new light, too. Additionally, whole classroom discussions engage students better than teacher-led lectures.[4]

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2018

We must also support educators with the knowledge and skills to use technology in powerful ways to improve student engagement, critical thinking, problems solving, collaboration, and more. Research consistently shows teacher quality is one of the most important school-based factors in student achievement 1. 2 Kraft, M.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 10, 2019

ESPN also broadcasts Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest, which, in 2018, earned a higher viewership than any July 4 th Major League Baseball game. In October 2018, the NCAA’s Board of Governors held an in-depth meeting on the consideration. Student Engagement: Beyond the Athlete.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 17, 2019

As schools identify necessary actions within the network schools’ Theory of Action plans, educators who have learning needs in those areas (such as student engagement, assessment literacy, collaborative coaching, etc.) Micro-credentials are a solution to this need. Learn more about our work.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Studies, like one conducted in 2023 by Chaves-Yuste and de-la Pea , have found that students learning English as a foreign language have demonstrated significantly higher scores compared to a control group after creating and using podcasts in the classroom. By creating podcasts, students practice receptive and productive skills.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2017

District leaders in Elizabeth Forward, a small, rural school district in Pennsylvania, are seeking to support student engagement and learning by bringing in edtech. Intending to provide students with the best programs and products, district leaders found themselves grabbing any app or software they heard about from other districts.

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2019

Foundry10’s 2018 study focused on technology usage in U.S. middle and high schools for 1,700 students across 22 schools. In each classroom, students were using some sort of technology, even if the course was not specifically a “tech” class. Develop Pathways to Increase Female Students’ Engagement in “Tech” Courses.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2019

That idea gave way to DonorsChoose.org , a nonprofit where teachers can create projects and request resources to help their students, and then donors come in to put up the funds. In 2018, it reached classrooms in 52,000 schools, or nearly half of all public schools in the U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 8, 2018

Date: January 8, 2018. They want to know that students engagement is high. But they also want to know that students are going to do well on a test. The big thing that they’ll say is, “Ooh, I’m only a student teacher. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript.

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Teams of one or more students, along with a teacher or parent in a coordinator role, invented card games, board games, apps, and outdoor games that addressed one or more mathematical topics. Throughout the process, students developed critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration skills and more. August 29, 2018.

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