EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

FETC 2019: How K–12 IT Leaders Can Advise on Data Privacy. Mon, 01/28/2019 - 10:02. K–12 schools are subject to a number of data privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act , the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and even the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. .

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

TCEA 2019: How K–12 Schools Can Simplify Data Analytics Initiatives. Wed, 02/06/2019 - 15:44. As more districts begin to subscribe to the notion that data is the be-all and end-all in education, Mike Charland of Birdville Independent School District advocates for a slightly different approach. “We 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. 28 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. “It 28 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage.

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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. 29 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. Students can work with educators on board and get help on projects they may be having issues with.”. eli.zimmerman_9856. How to Bring Connected Buses to Your School.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Across 102 districts and 33 states, administrators and educators are testing new programs, technologies, and strategies in an effort to provide equitable and excellent education for all students. From dense urban centers to expansive rural regions, our 2018-2019 cohort is challenging the status quo to improve learning for students.

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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. Educators and IT leaders gathered on Wednesday to talk about privacy in education — or, as Sheryl Abshire put it, “the things that keep you up at night.” What’s the state of privacy in education today? eli.zimmerman_9856.

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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

Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Impact: How Educational AI is Making the Grade. Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:25. 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.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2019

Rocket Mortgage Classic: Students Use Ed Tech to Further Their STEM Education. Fri, 06/28/2019 - 16:58. We believe that investing in STEM education is essential,” said Matt Troka , CDW’s senior vice president of product and partner management at the Friday event. “We marquita.brown_tC0Z. Here's why. . by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

How to Leverage Mainstream Technology to Boost Special Education. 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. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Educators now have access anytime from anywhere to people, ideas, resources, strategies, and feedback. Even with all the positives associated with what I listed above, the truth of the matter is that much of it doesn’t matter when the realities educators face are not given the attention that they deserve.

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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. Martinez’s district underwent an audit for Wi-Fi equipment that covered more than 1,000 access points. eli.zimmerman_9856. Build an E-Rate Team in Your District.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

K–12 Educators Embrace Ingenuity and Adaptation to Prepare Students for the Future. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 13:59. It’s also close to home for educators, who are tasked with preparing the next generation of professionals. eli.zimmerman_9856. How do we set them up for success in a world that we ourselves can only begin to imagine ?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams for Education: Find the Blended Learning Tool that Works Best. Wed, 02/13/2019 - 14:12. In Microsoft Teams, for example, students and teachers have access to Word, Excel and PowerPoint. What Can Microsoft Teams for Education Deliver to Your Classroom? eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2019

Mon, 08/05/2019 - 12:49. But as educational focus expands from just STEM to include arts in a STEAM approach, teachers are finding new applications for this kind of technology to encourage digital creativity in their classrooms. For example, Zavala has seen students make digital collages using Spark for Education.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

K–12 Schools Find Educational Benefits in Cloud-Based Gaming. Wed, 05/15/2019 - 09:59. A majority of educators agree that video games can help K–12 learning. In a recent study from educational nonprofit Project Tomorrow , nearly 62 percent of teachers reported using video games in their classrooms. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Technology use in education has seen a massive 226% surge over the past five years that spans classroom and homework. who still may not have reliable internet access at all, according to the FCC. . — Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 but even with that progress the need for connectivity has only continued to rise.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

George Couros says we need to stop trying to get back to 2019 and to create something new and better for every child. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals. Access early black Friday deals from now through November 27, 2022. So there are some really powerful, you know, learning for, you know, educators today.

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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

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. . How to Gamify Professional Development. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Joe McAllister.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 2, 2021

How can school districts create more equitable opportunities and dismantle systemic barriers facing many students, families, and educators? They recently reflected on their learning, and six strategies for advancing educational equity emerged. Ensure equitable access to quality instruction.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Which education challenges are schools and districts prioritizing? In spring 2019, we collected nearly 350 survey responses from stakeholders working in all levels across public schools. Survey Results Highlight Priority Education Challenges. Social-emotional learning (#2). Student engagement (#3). Personalized learning (#4).

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

Mon, 05/06/2019 - 09:49. It should not be news that technology plays a major role in modern education because it is used in almost every school across the United States. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? . eli.zimmerman_9856. by Katelyn Sweeney.

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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. What nobody could have seen was that these closures would become more permanent and reshape the educational landscape for years to come. Technology is providing access and engaging students.

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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

MAY 16, 2019

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 15:20. As educators, we may have led engaging lessons where students explored a new place with a virtual reality tool. A study released by Schoology this year tackled a few of the challenges that educators, students and families face with technology in the classroom. educators in a variety of roles.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2019

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 13:12. As cybercrime becomes more common in K–12 education, schools and districts face increasing threats from cybercriminals looking to sell access to systems and the types of personal and financial data that schools store in abundance. Experts Identify Key Cybersecurity Challenges. by Eric Kellenberger.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Wed, 11/27/2019 - 11:27. Project-based learning isn’t a new concept for K–12 education. Even John Dewey, a philosopher and education reformer from the late-19th to mid-20th centuries, advocated “ learning by doing ” to help students develop skills in place and apply critical concepts outside the classroom. shailaja.neela….

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 13:14. A growing number of K–12 schools are establishing esports programs , and universities are offering top players thousands of dollars in scholarships, but misconceptions persist about competitive video gaming in an educational setting. . Snow White is an education strategist for Dell Technologies.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2020

The week of Christmas 2019, I was suspected to have the flu. So, as I came upon this journal entry from December 24, 2019, I was struck with how in-the-moment it is for RIGHT NOW amidst the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. Journal Entry – December 24, 2019 So I am suspected to have the flu. I see now; it was a gift.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2019

Tue, 05/07/2019 - 14:04. Biometrics Prompt Districts to Consider Data Storage and Access. The chain of custody for that data, and what happens with it , isn’t always clear — especially when educational technology companies are bought and sold, she says. . Biometrics in Schools to Yield Security Benefits and Privacy Concerns.

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Neo LMS

JULY 9, 2019

Fortunately, education technology makes it easier for both teachers and parents to teach financial literacy and better prepare students for the financial responsibilities of adult life. In 2019, only 67% of Americans have their family on a budget , despite 25% believing everyone should budget. Gamifying the education process.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

Fri, 07/12/2019 - 09:41. The rapid deployment of educational technology, paired with an increase in the number of states passing data privacy laws , leaves many district administrators and technology leaders with a daunting question about protecting student and staff information: Where do we start? Start Here. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Charlotte, NC — For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a curated collection of free resources to engage students in STEM education. Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 10.7 million students, including 2.97

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:35. While schools — rightfully — fear hacking of their computer systems by professional criminals, students increasingly breach their school’s cybersecurity safeguards , giving educators and administrators plenty more to worry about. . How to Protect K–12 Networks From Student Hackers. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Thu, 09/19/2019 - 10:46. Educators face a constant challenge of organizing resources and time , both in the classroom and out. . More often than not, it’s the administrative workload that eats up a majority of an educator’s time. Allow Users to Access Content at Their Convenienve. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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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. . Classrooms are another great place to store technology and provide immediate access to teachers and students. .

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