eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

Key points: Very soon, districts must closely examine the edtech they use and compare it with budget realities How to ensure edtech ROI? she was often tasked with letting teachers know why a potential new tool wasn’t approved for use. Lately, though, the district has flipped the script. And Union County is far from alone.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

That means we shouldn’t just use edtech to replace worksheets, run “drill and kill” exercises, or crunch assessment performance numbers. Technology isn’t the only tool we can use to create equitable learning environments, but there are a few ways it can assist in that mission. Here are some examples.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

This will take many forms, from institutions evolving their operations to students optimizing their learning with technology to caregivers connecting directly with their children’s education through edtech services. Data is abundant and the key to today’s edtech solutions Data is critical to unlock the potential of edtech solutions.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

Without reliable access to the internet and devices like laptops or cell phones, college students probably aren’t going to succeed in online learning. At the heart of the study were inquiries about “edtech self-efficacy,” defined in the report as confidence in one’s ability to learn new technology.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Edtech is ubiquitous in classrooms today, especially considering that the COVID-19 pandemic did something that previously seemed impossible. It thrust virtually every school into the deep-end of edtech, starting with remote learning. Amid those struggles, the global edtech market has surpassed $100 billion in value.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 23, 2024

At the heart of this is the integration of technology—not just basic tools, but also devices like interactive displays for immersive learning and software that adapts to each student’s needs, crafting personalized learning experiences. It’s simple. What does this look like in practice? Why not take it a step further?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school. When teachers use digital content, tools and resources in the classroom, it helps students develop workplace- and college-readiness skills. Empower Students to Seize Their Own Learning.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

From interactive learning platforms and collaborative tools to virtual reality and interactive chatbots, the technology options available for education are exhilarating. Here are practical strategies for turning technology into a tool for inclusivity and empowerment, not a barrier to learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

There is a certain perspective that comes from being in the edtech industry for over 30 years, and while I thought I had seen it all, nothing could have prepared me (or anyone else) for a global pandemic. Kuato is an edtech gaming company that surveyed 1,000 parents and 600 teachers in the U.K. Twelve percent of U.S.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

A majority of educators (79 percent) and 86 percent of parents in a survey say edtech including laptops, video content, and STEM products, is becoming a crucial part of classroom education at every level. Related content: How edtech can humanize learning. Related content: How edtech can humanize learning. “A

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2021

It quickly became apparent that reliable virtual learning tools were a must-have for teachers to be productive. With integrated technology and software, schools improve student performance and teacher productivity through more accessible application and learning of edtech systems.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2020

But when some normalcy is restored and opportunities arise again for more deliberate implementation of remote learning , what tools can help make the experience a success? Many families lack computing devices and internet access. Families with multiple school-age children may have only one device for them to use for e-learning.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

But when some normalcy is restored and opportunities arise again for more deliberate implementation of remote learning , what tools can help make the experience a success? Many families lack computing devices and internet access. Families with multiple school-age children may have only one device for them to use for e-learning.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how libraries can use makerspaces to teach STEM! The space was outfitted with modern furniture, laptops and audiovisual equipment. . It’s a coffeehouse feel, warm and inviting,” Superintendent Shawn Bishop told EdTech for a previous story. Student Feedback Can Be Helpful for Library Design.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2023

After decades of working with educational technology, I’ve come to the realization that technology will have its greatest impact in the classroom when educators allow learners to use digital technology as a self-directed learning tool. More importantly, they must be given control of when and how these digital tools are used.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Naturally, this posed some challenges for many teachers, especially those who weren’t used to using edtech tools such as a learning management system (LMS ) or a video conferencing platform to deliver educational content. The bottom line is that there are multiple advantages to using edtech in hybrid classes.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Key points: Today’s students deserve modern tech tools that suit their learning styles and tendencies 5 of the biggest education trends in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page It’s 2024!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 16, 2019

Recent updates to E-rate, which put more focus on funding high-speed internet and network protection tools , have helped K–12 schools reallocate resources to improve other focus areas. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out everything you need to know about E-rate. billion to $3.9 billion. “We We were at an 80 percent discount at that time.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2020

But when some normalcy is restored and opportunities arise again for more deliberate implementation of remote learning , what tools can help make the experience a success? Many families lack computing devices and internet access. Families with multiple school-age children may have only one device for them to use for e-learning.

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Tools Laptops Learning Accessibility 150

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2020

But when some normalcy is restored and opportunities arise again for more deliberate implementation of remote learning , what tools can help make the experience a success? Many families lack computing devices and internet access. Families with multiple school-age children may have only one device for them to use for e-learning.

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Tools Laptops Learning Accessibility 150

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

But when some normalcy is restored and opportunities arise again for more deliberate implementation of remote learning , what tools can help make the experience a success? Many families lack computing devices and internet access. Families with multiple school-age children may have only one device for them to use for e-learning.

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Tools Laptops Learning Accessibility 150

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

It was early in offering programs that highlighted edtech,” says Frank Catalano, an independent industry strategist who previously served on SIIA’s education board. “It It was essentially the go-to association for the edtech industry.” Computers, laptops and mobile devices became more affordable. billion in U.S. billion in U.S.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. But, how does the 2010 vision for edTech match what’s actually happening today? ” The 1:1 initiative aimed for districts to issue each student a laptop for use in-school and at home. . 7 YEARS LATER… 1. Indeed, $2.3

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The truth is edtech products that foster more learning than would happen in analogue settings can be difficult to find. So naturally, one of the big questions we face is, how can we help ensure effective edtech happens more often? We also suggest emailing researchers for access to journal articles that are behind paywalls. (If

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

It quickly became apparent that reliable virtual learning tools were a must-have for teachers to be productive. With integrated technology and software, schools improve student performance and teacher productivity through more accessible application and learning of edtech systems.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

Before transitioning to EdTech, Levine enjoyed 30 years working in various positions in K-12 and higher ed. And we introduce technologies in ways to make them more affordable and accessible to schools, districts and educational agencies. The third is the curriculum tools. And any good stool has four legs on it.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BECOME AN INSIDER: Sign up access to exclusive EdTech videos, whitepapers and articles. This creates a potential cybersecurity gap: Greater adoption of connected tools provides enhanced student opportunity but requires increased oversight of how data is stored, managed and utilized. Here, accessibility matters.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone. So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

But with all edtech progress, I think paper will be less and less used in education. Let’s tackle the paper-based vs. paperless issue from different angles and see how things have changed so far and how edtech can help us create a more environmentally-friendly schooling system. Making the case for paperless schools.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

Each student receives either a Lenovo touch-screen laptop or a Microsoft Surface for use in the classroom and for homework. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how K-12 schools can balance privacy and security protocols. The tools augment lessons in which students are taught to use the internet responsibly.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

The goal was simple, to introduce and train them on some age appropriate technology tools while identifying natural pedagogical fits. To accomplish this I had to quickly familiarize myself with some new tools. Within minutes I was bombarded with so many new tools. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. Commit to Ensuring Equity in Access and Opportunity. Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “ Commit to Personalized Professional Learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

All students need and deserve a safe, reliable, and adaptable edtech ecosystem to support and nurture their learning experience. Thus, if a district uses the same access process for all, the chance that gaps in digital equity exist is nearly certain. A Learning Environment that Safeguards and Adapts to the Individual.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning has developed in K–12 over the years. Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44.

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