The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 28, 2021

Sponsor: Join me at the upcoming insightful online conference, Engage 2021 sponsored by Kognity! I’ll be sharing my 50+ ways to use technology in the classroom updated with new tools and tips for the challenges of teaching in 2021. Engage 2021 is a must-attend online event for educators. Stream by clicking here.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

Technology in schools can be a critical tool in advancing equity. Strategic Planning for Equity-Driven Edtech Selection, Implementation, and Evaluation A recent report from LearnPlatform showed that during the 2021-2022 school year, school districts accessed an average of 1,417 edtech tools each month.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 18, 2021

Recently, I shared 21 Hot Topics for Teacher Professional Development for Summer 2021. Michael Fisher is an author and instructional coach who works with schools to design contemporary curriculum and modernize instruction with an array of technologies. This is episode. Sponsor: Advancement Courses.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2021

Written by “Karen Weaver a 3rd grade elementary school teacher and author of the upcoming children’s book “The Magic Pencil”, it covers all the basics. Technology and Bad Posture in Kids. Kids’ routines nowadays are filled with technology that can harm their posture and development if left unsupervised.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

It goes without saying that there has also been a significant uptick in the purposeful use of technology. Leaders had been broken up into four different cohorts (elementary, middle, high school, and district supervisors). She explained that she taught herself and always had a knack for technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2020

My name is Sean Clark, bearing the official title of Technology Instructional Aid , though most of the time around the school, I am referred to simply as ‘the tech guy.’ I’m one of several at the elementary level holding this job description in my district where 1:1 devices are now the norm.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools. Summer 2021: Farmcraft Summer Camp. Enter NASEF’s Farmcraft 2021.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. Elementary students are not immune to serious student safety issues. And will we return to our classrooms to teach in the same manner as we did before COVID?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. Summer 2021: Farmcraft Summer Camp.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While I’m appreciative that my ancestors were wary folks, in 2021, I often saw myself and others trapped in this negative mindset, always tallying the losses and waiting for the next bad thing to happen. Thus began my journey to strengthen my gratitude muscle to help push back negative thoughts and make space for joy in 2021.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2021

My daughter is entering her third year of college, and I have three sons in elementary schools; my youngest starts first grade in a few weeks. A few weeks ago, the VILS team published a guide to successful technology integration that highlights six elements for success that we’ve learned from working with the many schools in our networks.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 15, 2022

Since launching in 2021, more than 200 teachers from schools and youth organizations across 48 countries have engaged with the Ciena Solutions Challenge , a global design challenge launched by Digital Promise and Ciena that invites middle and high school students globally to design solutions that address the U.N. Project Name: STEM Farm.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in FutureScot , on October 5, 2021. Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). Life is all about learning, no matter how young or old you are.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

In 2021, Stateline, the news arm of the Pew Charitable Trusts , reported that the number of cases of mental health struggles, behavioral outbursts, and mild-to-extreme forms of self-harm has been on the rise with some numbers jumping over 31 percent. The right technology can help. Just this month, a highly anticipated review of U.S.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2022

PHARR, TEXAS — In the entryway of Graciela Garcia Elementary, visitors are greeted twice. All that is made explicit because Garcia Elementary is a dual-language school. Just a couple days after Thanksgiving break 2021, its teachers aren’t just trying to get students caught up on multiplication tables or grammar.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. By 2021, 91 percent of schools in New York City offered computer science (up from 76 percent in 2019).

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2023

Voice technology — especially the use of an AI bot that talks back to the learner — has injected reading practice with the kind of feedback that was only possible with one-on-one tutoring before. The appeal of voice technology as a screening tool, a method for playful reading practice and a strategy for offering feedback is clear.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — June 28, 2021 — Today at ISTE Live 2021, Instructure launched the Canvas for Elementary user experience, a combination of features that make Canvas more user-friendly for elementary students. As a result of the success of Canvas for Elementary, our future goal is to push Canvas district-wide.“.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 23, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Never has Jillian Raleigh seen such a wide variance in where her learners are socially, technology-wise and academically than now. Tabernacle Township School District’s 665 elementary and middle school students are one-to-one with devices. Others are new to the district, and some lack experience with school technology.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2023

However, selecting new programs, implementing them with fidelity, and evaluating current tool efficacy has proven to be a daunting task for school and technology leaders. Their team consisted of a high school student, a teacher, a library media specialist, and the technology team.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 13, 2021

As school districts nationwide are re-envisioning learning and applying lessons learned from rapid technology integration during the pandemic, superintendents from the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools network are leading the way. What are their aspirations for greater technology integration and engagement in 2021-22?

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

While we don’t fully know what the 2020–2021 school year will look like yet, it’s sure that taking care of your overall health and well-being will be essential for students, teachers, and parents alike. For students, digital citizenship is defined as the ability to use technology and the Internet both effectively and appropriately.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2022

It’s the little things, like crayons, says Christine Slayton, a bilingual first grade teacher at Frank Del Olmo Elementary School in Los Angeles. Perhaps unsurprisingly, health and wellness requests were up for both years of the pandemic, with 18,361 such requests from 2021-2022. No more sharing Crayolas—or markers or playdough.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Summer camps, many of which remain financially fragile after last year’s closures, could see an influx of cash: The American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund earmarked $1.2 The post Summer camp 2021: More anxiety, more learning, more hugs — same fun appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

In the edLeader Panel, “ Back to the Future: 3 Key Actions for 2021-22 You Can Take NOW ,” sponsored by Alma SIS , educational leaders described projects they plan to pursue post-COVID to maximize newly available federal funds, foster equity and inclusion, and “future proof” their learning communities. Dr. Dan Morris.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning. “I

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Kathy Neumann’s third graders at Longfellow Elementary School in Columbia, Maryland, struggled to understand fractions during this pandemic-disrupted school year. Administrators are crafting plans for the 2021-22 school year to help children catch up on what they may have missed in math during the pandemic.

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Educate AI Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

Schools must ensure that students are prepared to confront the ethical dilemmas that Artificial Intelligence (AI), like all new technologies, will inevitably present. If frustrations occur, particularly at the elementary level, a behaviorist approach based on conditioning responses to rewards has proven beneficial.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In 2013, Fulton set out to answer those questions by launching their Vanguard Team , a group of 25 passionate educators who were on the forefront of technology integration and innovation. She was curious and excited about finding meaningful uses for technology in the classroom. PSA project on human-created environmental problems.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 28, 2020

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. Many districts are also expected to spend more for technology upgrades and service if they continue with remote learning or adopt a hybrid approach.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Vernier Software & Technology recently partnered with Magnitude.io ExoLab-8 provides a truly one-of-a-kind, hands-on learning opportunity that will teach students about important NGSS-aligned topics, as well as crosscutting concepts,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2023

For the technically inclined, pivoting to a job in the education technology industry seems like a natural fit. Brown found herself sharing advice with so many educators looking to emulate her path that in 2021, she published a book on the subject. They’re going to need to ask about training offered by their target companies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for the 2021 Vernier Engineering Award. We are committed to supporting educators in every way possible as they work to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. “We

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Public Schools report covering the 2021-22 academic year. Nearly 90 percent of schools reported increased social and emotional support for students during the 2021-22 academic year. The National Center for Education Statistics released its biennial Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S.

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