EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Over the past few years, schools and policymakers were focused on one digital divide in K–12 education: unequal access to technology. However, the Office of Educational Technology, a team within the U.S. Department of Education, recently updated its National Educational Technology Plan, and this year’s NETP goes deeper.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Physical Action.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There has always been technology in the classroom, even if it hasn’t always been welcome. Take a brief look at the history of technology’s uneasy relationship with education. Continue reading to learn everything you always wanted to know about technology in the classroom. . A Brief History of Technology in the Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

That preparation starts early in their 21st-century classrooms, where students and teachers get access to standardized technologies. Click the banner to learn how partnership helped one district with comprehensive digital transformation.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 25, 2024

Because after all, when you understand your unique teaching style, you can choose how to best integrate technology into your classroom. As a classroom teacher, I tried my best to be adaptable and make sure students had access to resources that provided a deeper learning experience. But what does this look like in action?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2024

As Sumner County Schools administrators prepared to expand their one-to-one program to the middle and high school students, technology leaders knew their existing network would not make the cut. RELATED: Network upgrades provide students with an all-access pass to learning.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As schools across the nation shifted to distance learning — and then again to a hybrid model — library staff have taken creative approaches to foster student engagement and give students access to literature. Despite school closures continuing into the 2021 school year, librarians have also worked to…

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

From its wide adoption and use, many students discovered a more inclusive learning environment. Schools and communities that previously couldn’t afford to acquire devices and internet access received grants and other financial aid to do so. Many communities are still working toward their acquisition of devices and internet access.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. There is often a tension created by the pressure put on teachers to cover content with the student-centered approach to learning described by UDL and blended learning.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. What would that look like?”

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

The 2020-2021 school year has definitely been one full of changes and a time when we’ve had to become more flexible in our instruction to adapt to changing learning environments and conditions. It may have been a year with more technology used than in the past few years for some educators. AI World School.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going. Initial Observation and Debrief.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Finding ways to boost student engagement is important, and what I have found is that by using tools like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), we can immerse students in unique and personalized learning experiences. The use of these technologies is increasing in the workplace, as well.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 8, 2024

This is where Glue-on-Board (GOB) LED technology comes in, offering remarkable durability and performance. Keep reading to learn more about GOB technology or explore ViewSonic’s All-in-One LED displays using GOB technology. Customizable All-in-One LED Display LDC031-120 LED Cabinet > What’s GOB LED Technology?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When choosing methods and tools to use, it is also important to create opportunities for students to develop social emotional learning (SEL) skills, as they are essential for personal and professional growth. Which tools assist us by providing access to real-time feedback? What are some ways to promote more student choice in learning?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Learning is a dynamic process that requires active engagement. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. The Subject: Students and Their Learning. How am I learning?

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. More and more teachers are experimenting with ways to integrate mobile learning into their lesson plans. Continue reading to learn how mobile learning can benefit education in and out of the classroom. .

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2023

A thriving culture views technology as a seamless component that can enhance learning in a multitude of ways. Additionally, technology can increase relevance and make the curriculum more contextual. Additionally, technology can increase relevance and make the curriculum more contextual.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

So many important lessons were learned during the pandemic that can be used to not only improve our practice but also to pave the way for a brighter future. One important lesson learned was that face-to-face learning does not meet the needs of every child. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

I like to compare the teacher’s work designing learning experiences to the work of an architect. In my new book with Dr. Katie Novak, UDL and Blended Learning , I share a story about working with an architect to design a new home after my family lost our house in the Tubbs Fire in 2017. 1 Get To Know Your Students.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. However, students are unlikely to develop these skills in learning environments where they are positioned as passive receivers of information.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Today, we offer one more: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is UDL Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences that can accommodate individual learning differences. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. The metaverse is an emerging technological revolution, but the concept itself is nothing new. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

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Neo LMS

MAY 6, 2021

About five years ago, I was traveling across the state of Pennsylvania taking students to a student technology showcase. It did not require a board to project the questions, and students were able to collaborate and build their teamwork skills as they played the game and passed the time on the bus, learning! on the bus.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. How can teachers weave social-emotional learning (SEL) skills into the fabric of their lessons?

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

The digital equity challenges highlighted by the pandemic are well known: students falling behind without access to devices and entire communities struggling to connect to the internet. Arlington Central School District in New York made major strides to ensure students could continue learning during the pandemic.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Step into a classroom buzzing with excitement and active participation, and you may just be in an active learning space. Whether you’re gearing up for back to school or tweaking your classroom throughout the year, read on to discover how to create the perfect active learning. What Makes an Active Learning Space?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ? Children often learn best by observing their parents.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

During the summer and throughout the school year, I spend time exploring new ideas and reflecting on the tools that I am using and the choices that I offer for my students to tell their stories and create something that is more meaningful to them what they have learned. Read more: Authentic learning and edtech: A match made in heaven.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 18, 2024

“We’d look at another school that has technology, and we’re like, ‘Wow, I wish we had those possibilities.’” Those possibilities became a reality for Nakia and her classmates when Chilhowee became a Verizon Innovative Learning School in 2017. Every student and teacher at Chilhowee, Austin Middle School (Texas), John A.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. There is not one best or right way to personalize.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them? This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

When I facilitate blended learning workshops, I ask participants to think about these three roles and identify the role they spend the most time and energy in. Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. Blended learning can help!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

After some time, we have seen an initial move to all remote learning, depending on where you live, a shift to some sort of hybrid model. A spike in cases has led to buildings being closed again and a resumption of remote learning in some locations. Below are some topics where vital lessons have been learned.

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