EdTechSandyK

MARCH 29, 2011

Today I gave testimony in favor of the passage of Texas SB 6 , which institutes an Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) in lieu of the textbook allotment and the former Technology Allotment. Everything I accessed was an instructional material with content relevant to my course of study.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

These instructional materials have been incredibly valuable to the state’s educational system. Connecting teachers to a vast collection of standards-aligned content that is easily accessible in digital lessons provides them with a unique opportunity to support students,” said Frank Edelblut, commissioner of education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For more news on scaffolds for ELLs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As schools continue to serve an increasingly diverse student body, many educators face the challenge of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in content-rich classrooms. Effective scaffolds for ELLs by content area 1.

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Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2021

Districts will have access to the nearly $190 billion which the U.S. For example, a product that disseminates instructional materials may be considered successful based on usage data, whereas a product focused on learning interventions or direct instruction may require assessment data evidence to determine success.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

This is especially evident over the decade, as schools have increasingly adopted mobile learning as a signature initiative using BYOD and 1:1 programs and investing in tablets to provide their students with access to a wealth of relevant educational content and learning opportunities. Challenges of adopting mobile learning in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

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. . 3 Challenges of Digital Design for K–12 Classrooms. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 04/05/2019 - 09:50.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Listen to an audio version of this post: Digital resources are expanding the limits of today’s K-12 classrooms. Yet for districts and schools to prepare each and every learner to thrive in a technology-driven world, there must be equitable use of technology in the classroom. The pillar that sustains digital equity is access.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2019

We’ve all seen (or even been) that woefully disorganized student: always turning in late assignments, arriving to class empty-handed or misplacing instructional materials. Teachers have little time to plan or communicate with peers about what is going on in their classrooms. In April of 2019, H?para

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Home may be the new classroom, but instructional approaches are slower to change. Zoom took the number one spot in mentions by teachers in 2020, at 60 percent, displacing 2018’s top mention, Google Classroom. Perhaps to be expected, apps that enable creating a virtual classroom were popular. Apparently 1:1 device access.

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EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The accessibility of free, high-quality, and instructional internet films, available on websites such as YouTube, is a natural complement to contemporary educational settings. YouTube is only one of many online learning resources to make getting a college degree more straightforward and accessible.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

offerings, these instructional materials are optional and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what grade-level knowledge and skills students should possess. program and ensure access to dynamic learning opportunities for students across the state.” Like other THL 3.0

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2017

Since then, the Orton-Gillingham Method has enabled thousands of children to access worlds opened to them by reading, something they never thought would happen. In fact, it has been so successful, O-G is being mainstreamed into the general education classroom, as a way to unlock the power of reading for more students.

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Digital Promise

MAY 21, 2018

In schools across the United States, the presence of English learners in mainstream classrooms is commonplace. But do ordinary classroom teachers have the knowledge and abilities to support these learners? A safe, welcoming classroom environment with minimal anxiety about performing in a second language is essential for ELs to learn.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) classroom setups are very common nowadays, but there are a few aspects to consider before implementing them. I’m imagining a school environment where students get to bring their own device, and they have access to different learning resources over the internet. Sounds easy.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 5, 2011

Inform them that HB 6 will be voted on by the House on Wednesday (April 6th) Ask them to vote for HB 6 and Oppose any amendment that might delay the implementation of the Instructional Materials Allotment. HB 6 deletes the word ''''textbook'''' from current education law and updates it to the phrase ''''instructional materials''''.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. What does the menu analogy look like in the classroom? In short, UDL is a launching point for providing personalized learning experiences.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

Here are four classroom-ready practices that I have developed while teaching English and designing reading curriculum; I’ve found them to be essential in stoking students’ reading engagement. No advancement in classroom technology or instructional materials will ever have the impact of a passionate, empowered teacher.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2021

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) announced an agreement with OverDrive Education to provide access to online books to every K-12 student in the state. This “ Delaware Accelerate Learning ” digital collection is available for students to borrow and read on any device inside the classroom, at home and anywhere 24/7.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2024

The students ask about many topics, including tardy policies, access to athletics and clubs, and even treatment by deans and security. They want more diverse classroom experiences. “I Here are a few ways we can do this: Improve instructional materials. Provide all students opportunities to advocate for inclusive sources.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 9, 2015

Recently, we discovered a feature of Google Drive that has changed how we prepare and access materials and resources for our students. Google & Web Tools in the Student-Centered Classroom. The Chromebook Classroom. Come learn more with us this summer! Differentiating with Technology. Google Apps & iPads.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Imagine Learning EL Education aligns with the concept of high-quality instructional materials (HQIMs). The Science of Reading : Imagine Learning's core, supplemental and intervention products that bridge the gap between pedagogy and classroom instruction. Reading is like your access to the rest of the world.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 2, 2020

As such, OpenSciEd has several unique benefits relative to typical, commercially produced instructional materials. As an open educational resource, OpenSciEd is under an open license for people to use, remix, and share.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Access to computers and Wi-Fi at home was woefully inadequate. The transition to nontraditional instruction required educators to consider not only students’ access to technology and instructional materials, but of adequate food and necessities often provided by schools. Just as school terms were ending in the U.S.,

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Less clear was how deeply the disruption to traditional instruction would impact children who lacked access to learning technology and appropriate resources. Across equity lines, students were left without access to reliable wireless internet and technology, an issue that leaders have not fully resolved.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

When you think of racism in our classrooms and schools, what immediately comes to your mind? The data shows over and over that we are missing the mark completely in our effort to build equitable, anti-racist classrooms. For example: which voices are represented during decision-making processes and in our instructional materials?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Obstacles to English learners participating in STEM subjects and careers do not include lack of interest or ability, according to the report, “ English Learners in STEM Subjects: Transforming Classrooms, Schools and Lives.” Rather, it stems from a lack of access to rigorous, age-appropriate instruction in the field.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

The report offers insight into how teachers’ perceptions of AI use in the classroom have evolved since the start of the 2023–24 school year. This rapid adoption highlights the significant role AI plays in today’s classrooms. ” This press release originally appeared online.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

Insights that derive from dialog between K-12, higher education, and online-learning providers could well shape instructional practices for the better as students return to school, whether in a classroom or over Zoom. Get creative with the format of your live or recorded lecturing.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2021

All Texans can sign up to receive free access to ST Math for K-5 through December 2023 at www.stmath.com/texas. Since free access was announced in December 2020, over one million students from 1,500 schools across 240 districts have signed up for ST Math. teainfo is offering access to @STMath for K-5 students in Texas!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In 2021, the New Hampshire Department of Education selected Discovery Education’s award-winning K-12 learning platform to support all New Hampshire learning environments with high quality instructional material. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Congress helped relieve some of these negative effects with historic investments, including relief dollars to stabilize existing services and expand service access for the families who needed it most, including frontline workers. Their children missed valuable opportunities for learning and development.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education, especially in smaller and remote school districts. Broadband’s Big Picture. Links to Local Learning. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by SETDA and sponsored by ENA.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2021

CONCORD, NH (July 14, 2021) —The New Hampshire Department of Education (Department) today announced the selection of Discovery Education’s award-winning K-12 learning platform to support all New Hampshire learning environments with high quality instructional material. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Some of the ways in which the pandemic has shifted the education landscape are less obvious than closed schools, socially distanced classrooms or masked recess periods. Offering only a virtual version of the traditional classroom and bell schedule is no longer sufficient to serve students or families across these diverse situations and needs.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2023

“Representation matters, and many students of color simply don’t see themselves in most traditional classroom texts. This collection helps address this issue and supports teachers in creating inclusive classrooms where stories are discussed and embraced and where students learn about each other’s culture and heritage.

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