Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

In-person schooling provided an environment for students with cognitive or physical challenges to be fully supported with personalized instruction, tailored supports, and customized technologies. The pandemic amplified an opportunity for school districts to truly enable students to participate in the design of their own learning.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 4, 2021

Read more: Using adaptive learning to personalize learning experiences. Foster student agency with these online tools. With the widespread use of Internet tools and resources, embracing such an approach has never been easier. Next, I’ll share some tools I’ve used successfully with my students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I’ve updated Ask a Tech Teacher’s list of ten math tools we posted in 2016 to be shorter and with a new option. I think this will better reflect what’s going on today in our classrooms: It can be difficult to teach math, but with the proper tools, it can often be made easier. 4 DreamBox Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Artificial Intelligence–AI–can greatly assist many mundane education tasks.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

It's one thing to talk about blended learning, but another to actually illustrate the many ways it can be implemented effectively and at scale. Technology is a significant component, but not every activity has to incorporate some type of tool. Wells did the latter exceptionally well. However, I most commonly see three or four.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

The premise of a hybrid learning model is to combine traditional and non-traditional methodologies to improve education while ensuring that high-quality learning for all kids is the gold standard. Take this definition from Learning Technologies: Hybrid learning combines face-to-face and online teaching into one cohesive experience.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

We’ll explore how AI is revolutionizing the learning experience from the ground up. AI refers to technology that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence —things like analyzing data, solving problems, or even adapting lessons to student needs. So, what exactly is AI in the classroom?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Here you can find a listing or some great options.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These made using AI easy enough for anyone and a viable tool for educators and students. AI tutors, virtual assistants, and adaptive learning platforms are being adopted by schools, colleges, and universities around the world. AI tutoring systems track performance and adapt in real-time to strengthen weak areas.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 21, 2018

“Technology use must, first and foremost, be designed to support learning goals, not the other way around.”. Ottenbreit-Leftwich in their 2013 study of authentic technology-enabled learning, highlights the main challenge coaches face when trying to support teachers using technology. This insight, penned by Peggy A.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

AI algorithms use massive datasets and natural language processing to produce content that replicates student writing styles as teaching tools. This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

These encompassing assessments — in combination with data collection tools, such as an interoperable “digital backpack” system — can alert teachers to unusual student behavior and identify roadblocks that may be getting in the way of a student grasping the material. . Teachers Use Online Forms to Gauge Student Learning.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

But, amid all the excitement, some worry that AI will make us too dependent on technology. If you’re eager to see AI education tools in action, explore ViewSonic’s Education Software and witness the future of learning. introduces exciting new ways to deliver personalized learning experiences.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Enter artificial intelligence (AI), a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize education by personalizing learning experiences for every student. Here is how AI can be harnessed to tailor education, ultimately fostering better engagement and knowledge retention learning to ownership.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Education technology and its use in the classroom has now become essential. Plus, students need to learn how to use technology to reach their goals in the classroom and beyond. How easy it is to learn how to use it? Adopting technology in the classroom for technology’s sake is never a good idea.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Adaptive learning is where teaching methods and materials change to match each student’s pace. This is where technology becomes incredibly powerful – students can be set challenges through apps and websites and they can work at their own pace – the technology adapts. Click here for my full tutorial.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

Beyond targeted instruction, other stations could include independent work, collaborative tasks, and the use of technology in the form of adaptive tools. Integrate an adaptive learning tool to collect usable data and set students on an appropriate path. Keep rotations between 3-4.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

At the conclusion, have the students reflect on how they will use what they learned outside the classroom as part of a closure task. Determine Individual Needs Data is the best tool educators can use to determine what a learner needs to succeed. This fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility for their learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 8, 2021

Tier 1 (Large group instruction with voice and choice) While emphasizing the critical elements outlined at the beginning of this post, the teacher makes learning more personal through student voice. This can be done with or without technology.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 24, 2019

Adaptive Learning. Adaptive learning is a style of education where resources, activities, projects, and assignments are tailored to each student’s individual needs. Social Learning. Learning Management Systems. Beyond simple smartphone commands, AI has found a use in the context of eLearning.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Pre-pandemic, the rollout of a digital learning program would take months; last year, schools had weeks (if not days) to implement remote learning models to ensure students continued their education despite all social distancing rules. Education technologies — or edtech — got a huge boost from a nice-to-have to a must-have.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

Technology advances and education evolves at an unprecedented pace. Educational trends have been changing towards personalized learning approaches. We’ve thus seen a fundamental shift in how high school students learn within the classroom setting. Thank goodness for technology! Read more for more benefits.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Technology Station : Here is a great way to integrate digital literacy and acquire data using adaptive tools when appropriate. Use tablets or computers with ed-tech tools focused on ELA skills, such as letter recognition, phonics games, or digital storytelling tools.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

To achieve this goal, we must first examine the foundational elements that lead to successful teaching and learning, whether the environment is remote or hybrid. Voice Honoring kids' voices and allowing them to have a say during the learning process is a central tenet of student agency.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 9, 2021

Use pre-made templates Organize tasks into squares or columns Integrate a timer for pacing Pull learners for targeted support Make available through your learning management system (LMS) Build in rigorous and relevant options Monitor regularly to ensure on-task behavior.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 4, 2024

Myth 1: Technology is needed to personalize Years ago, almost every educational technology company jumped on the personalized learning bandwagon and hailed it as a holy grail for improving outcomes. Don’t fall into the trap that you need technology to personalize. Learning is so much more than a number.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

They go on the summarize the following: "Essentially, the 21st century leader has to develop a renewed understanding of how children are learning now. It isn''t about using technology because it exists. It is about how the technologies of the world have already influenced how children are learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

Smart Sparrow , which provides course-authoring tools for faculty and instructional designers to build adaptive courseware, has found a new home in a much bigger nest. The following year, Knewton was bought in a deal that has become a poster child for education technology hype. One such provider, Acrobatiq, was acquired in 2018.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 6, 2021

They most certainly do, but they only represent some of many interconnected components that a teacher uses to create an experience grounded in relevant application, appropriate challenge, purposeful use of technology, and targeted support. There is frequent re-grouping based on student progress over the year.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With these tools, AI helps create a classroom where students feel supported, engaged, and—dare we say—actually excited to learn. Simplified Interactive Learning Transform your teaching materials into interactive content in no time! AI Textbooks Elevating classroom experiences with personalized learning.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

Poor student data management makes it harder for educators to form a complete picture of each student’s learning progress and provide timely and personalized recommendations to boost student achievement. Education technology can assist schools in many aspects, but especially on the data management front. Better assessments.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

It is also important to point out the following: You don’t need technology to personalize learning. Putting all kids on a device simultaneously and having them watch a video or work on an adaptive learning tool is not personalization. It’s not all students doing the same thing at the same time, the same way.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 2, 2012

5 Recent Advances in Educational Technology Imagine going to school without getting out of bed. Educational technology seems to be progressing at warp speed, with new advances emerging every single day. These tools allow for more collaborative class settings on or off-line. This allows for more of an exclusive interaction.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Below are some strategies that can be implemented right away when using direct instruction: Facilitate checks for understanding or closure through the use of mini-whiteboards or technology. Integrate movement using tools like Go-Noodle. After the activity, digital tools can be used where all kids can share their responses.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

Herein lies the crux of Dror-Naim’s quibble with the word “adaptive”—and why he claims Smart Sparrow is different. Other “adaptive” products operate like a black box, in the sense that neither the teacher or learner can understand how or why the tool made a certain recommendation over another. In 2005, Ben-Naim, then a Ph.D.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As we look ahead to teaching and learning post-pandemic, finding ways to put the joy back into learning will be crucial to help boost student engagement and motivation. Besides ensuring continuous access to education, edtech tools can support educators in achieving just that. Mixing education and entertainment in the classroom.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 17, 2022

The conference season is in full swing, with many opportunities for connecting with like-minded education technology enthusiasts around the world. Now more than ever, it’s the perfect time to find inspiration, add more professionals to your personal learning network (PLN) and discover new teaching and learning tools to enhance your practice.

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