EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

What Is 5G and What Will It Mean for EdTech? Forecasters expect 5G access to increase more dramatically through 2019 , with the number of 5G devices becoming more ubiquitous in 2020. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools are improving facilities with IoT integration! Companies Invest in 5G Hubs to Research EdTech.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

CoSN 2019: New Analytics Dashboard Measures Education Technology ROI. Wed, 04/03/2019 - 12:24. Over the years, we have seen a lot of things change,” said Wendy Jones, educational strategist for CDW•G , during her session at the Consortium for School Networking’s 2019 annual conference. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

ISTE 2019: Adobe Spark Makes It Easy to Create and Collaborate. Because it is web-based, students can access their work easily on any device. Mon, 06/24/2019 - 18:34. Adobe Spark gives students and teachers user-friendly tools to make and share videos, web pages and social media posts. amy.burroughs_26341. Tweet text.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

This three-part blog series, featuring guest authors from The Learning Accelerator and MA DESE OET , highlights the importance of centering equity in edtech selection. In this first post, the authors outline how they centered equity as they developed an edtech selection, implementation, and evaluation guide for school systems leaders.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As the year draws to a close I thought we could take a look at how EdTech has transformed schools, students and education this year – in countries across the world. Dotlearn has found a way to compress online videos, with a specific view to making online tutorials accessible in countries with very low bandwidth. Chatterbox.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

FETC 2019: How K–12 IT Leaders Can Advise on Data Privacy. Mon, 01/28/2019 - 10:02. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Access to private information is usually limited to a handful of authorized IT members, administrators and trusted faculty. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

FETC 2019: K–12 Schools Need Evolved Security Protocols to Thwart Next-Gen Hackers. Mon, 01/28/2019 - 16:07. One hundred percent of the time we were able to get access to information we were not supposed to, but we were only detected less than 10 percent of the time ,” said Lane. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

According to a report released today by the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center, The State of K-12 Cybersecurity: 2019 Year in Review , public K-12 education agencies across the country experienced a total of 348 cybersecurity incidents during calendar year 2019. To register – and for more details – visit: [link].

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

FETC 2019: 10 Steps to Develop a Successful K–12 Bus Wi-Fi Program. Wed, 01/30/2019 - 12:56. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. For example, schools can bring Wi-Fi-enabled buses to low-income areas where internet accessibility is low so students can connect after-hours.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

TCEA 2019: As Ed Tech Expands, So Do Privacy Concerns. Wed, 02/06/2019 - 16:40. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage. Security breaches are situations in which someone gains intentional, unauthorized access to district data. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Amy Burroughs.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

Mon, 05/06/2019 - 09:49. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? . Schoology recently released a report on the 2018-2019 state of digital learning in K–12 schools. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools should define and act on digital learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

Fri, 07/12/2019 - 09:41. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can balance privacy and security protocols. It also is important to have clear designations and parameters governing what devices may be used , what data may be collected and shared, who can access the data and how they access it. Start Here.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2019

Tue, 05/07/2019 - 14:04. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can use biometrics to measure student engagement. Biometrics Prompt Districts to Consider Data Storage and Access. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how schools can access facial recognition software to boost security measures. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Wed, 11/27/2019 - 11:27. MORE FROM EDTECH : How project-based learning is helping students build 21st century skills. Chromebooks ’ lower prices are one factor that make them an accessible way for schools to connect PBL initiatives with actionable outcomes. How to Leverage Your Classroom Tech for Project-Based Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

CoSN 2019: K–12 Schools Address Digital Equity with Curriculum Framework. Fri, 04/05/2019 - 09:50. Some digitally enabled K–12 schools find it difficult to provide appropriate lesson plans that can be accessed by all students, said Tim Clark, director of curriculum, instruction and digital learning at Chicago Public Schools. .

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:25. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools have adopted AI in 2019. The best bet for schools adopting AI is to define how these solutions can drive positive outcomes before allowing them access to student data. Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Impact: How Educational AI is Making the Grade.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2019

Mon, 08/05/2019 - 12:49. Authors of the study conclude that globally, 79 percent of educators say there’s a lack of time designated for creativity, and 73 percent say there’s a lack of access to software in classrooms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Modern classrooms energize students and teachers. Andrew.Steger_zKQu. said Claudio Zavala Jr.,

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work. Tue, 02/05/2019 - 09:45. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage! I know almost everyone at my campus is accessing this resource every day, including me.”. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 15:20. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools should be defining digital learning. Although this may allude to recognition by some schools of the power of social media, access to social media tools doesn’t, on its own, result in purposeful use. eli.zimmerman_9856. educators in a variety of roles.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 17, 2019

As education institutions fully embrace integrating technology in their pedagogy, here are 5 EdTech trends educators need to watch this year: Integrated Learning Solutions. From using YouTube to learning platforms , technology is increasingly enmeshed with the modern classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

Tue, 05/21/2019 - 09:25. As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how data privacy concerns are expanding with education technology use. MORE FROM EDTECH: Hyperconvergence has arrived in mainstream K–12 data centers.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Q&A: Steve Langford on Equalizing Student Access to the Web and Tech. Fri, 11/08/2019 - 15:29. Inequities in student access to reliable internet service and personal technology are not insurmountable. Langford recently talked with EdTech about the challenges of the digital divide and practical ways to overcome them.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:08. Blended learning “can provide educators and students with a wealth of actionable insights on student learning, needs and preferences, empowering them to deliver the right learning resources at the right time for the right students,” according to the Consortium for School Networking’s Tech Enablers 2019 report.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Wed, 01/02/2019 - 10:20. While traditional professional development is important — in-person and group education — today’s teachers need access to fast approaching and more relevant opportunities that cater to their personal goals. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 teachers can gamify their classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2019

Fri, 06/28/2019 - 16:58. We also recognize the real-world context and application of this knowledge is important for kids to experience and have access to from a young age.”. MORE FROM EDTECH: Schools are turning to the cloud to improve streaming and downloads. “The marquita.brown_tC0Z. Especially if you can make learning fun.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Fri, 05/17/2019 - 10:40. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. EdTech sat down with Tarah Luster, director of Project B3, to learn more about the organization’s unique approach to getting students invested in digital literacy campaigns.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2019

Thu, 01/10/2019 - 13:39. With the incorporation of cloud-based tools, K–12 schools are starting to consider more effective privacy and security measures , such as identity access management and managed cloud services from third-party vendors that can take responsibility for overseeing security. “On eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 11:31. Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can use virtual reality to fit students' learning needs.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 09/06/2019 - 11:01. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning. Access to social technologies combined with an increasing recognition of the need for unstructured play and flexible learning environments has prompted pedagogical shifts that help students engage, rather than simply observe.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 3, 2019

Fri, 05/03/2019 - 14:54. While K–12 schools are working to guarantee their data is secure , educational IT experts are raising concerns over the safety and accessibility of physical IT infrastructure in schools. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how the physical layout of a learning space can affect classroom management.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 10:38. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how schools are using virtual and augmented reality for assistive learning. Audiobooks are another resource teachers can use to make reading more accessible for students who struggle to make sense of words on a page. eli.zimmerman_9856. Over the past 10 years, the number of U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:35. As reports of students improperly accessing school administrative systems become more common, many districts remain vulnerable to such insider attacks , despite their best overall security efforts. MORE FROM EDTECH: Here are some cybersecurity tools K–12 schools should have to protect against ransomware.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

March 13, 2019, for many educators in California and nationwide, was a day that will forever be etched in their memories. At the site level, she observed many changes to the accessibility of content, with m ore teachers harnessing Canvas to organize their lessons and instruction, realizing that accessibility for students must be 24/7.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

TCEA 2019: 5 Ways to Improve Your E-Rate Process. Wed, 02/06/2019 - 10:04. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage. MORE FROM EDTECH : Find the information you need to prepare for your E-Rate application. MORE FROM EDTECH : E-rate applications slow despite available funds.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 14:12. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can get started with using blended learning platforms. In Microsoft Teams, for example, students and teachers have access to Word, Excel and PowerPoint. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how teachers can use technology in a learner-centered environment.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Mon, 02/18/2019 - 10:45. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find more strategies for connecting students and teachers for productive learning. Technology should be used to increase access to learning opportunities for all children.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 13:14. MORE FROM EDTECH: Want to start an esports program at a K–12 school? Since then, access to personal computers and the internet as well as other advancements in technology have supported esports’ growth into a substantial industry with professional teams, high-stakes competitions, team sponsorships and more.

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