The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 1, 2018

Using Edtech to Enhance Learning. They’re completing formative assessments. Bethany: Wow, EdPuzzle is just fabulous because you know you can embed that formative assessment right there in the video. In the classroom the formative assessment is extremely important, and those tools just make it fun. Listen Now.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

For example, if teachers bring in one-to-one Chromebooks , but use them only for typing class, the technology could quickly become stale, Welcome explains. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how to orchestrate a digital transformation in your school. EDTECH: As an education technology consultant and speaker, what is your main message?

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

There are very few studies being done on the overall effectiveness of edtech interventions,” The Tech Edvocate reports. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! This means that administrators can’t see what has produced better learning outcomes for students as a result of their purchases.”.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Screencast-o-matic is a web tool to screencast your computer or Chromebook screen and add narration. Explain Everything (iOS, Android and Chromebooks), Educreations (iOS and the web) and ShowMe (iOS, Android and Chromebooks) are similar with a blank canvas you can add pdfs, images, drawings, shapes, colors, text, audio, and more!

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Last school year, our school started a one-to-one Chromebook initiative for sixth-grade students. That meant our incoming seventh-grade students would not only have Chromebooks, but they would know how to use them. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are rolling out Chromebooks in their area ! eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Read how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals. This reduces labor costs while allowing IT departments to oversee both systems with one dashboard, according to an article in EdTech magazine. Changes in IoT Investment Shift Leadership Demands. by David Andrade.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Screencast-o-matic is a web tool to screencast your computer or Chromebook screen and add narration. Explain Everything (iOS, Android and Chromebooks) and Educreations (iOS and the web) are similar tools with a whiteboard you can add pdfs, images, drawings, shapes, colors, text, audio, and more! Also, test out the free video editor.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2018

Review: Acer's Chromebook Spin 11 Is Military Tough. The Acer Chromebook Spin 11 is one tough hombre, yet still relatively light, weighing in at just over 3 pounds. Chromebook Spin 11 Is a Durable Classroom Solution. How Do These Chromebooks Compare? meghan.bogardu…. Mon, 03/26/2018 - 12:26. It depends.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 3, 2017

Murray @thomascmurray is the 2017 US “Thought Leader of the Year” and shares what actually works in edtech. What Actually Works in Edtech? link] So, Tom, what actually does work in Edtech? Point B: Since edtech has been around a while now, some research is emerging to guide us in its use. Today Thomas C. With Thomas C.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Here are three different areas of connectivity K–12 IT teams may want to consider when deciding how to configure their schools’ networks: MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are preparing their infrastructures for IoT integration! It depends on your learning goals, according to EducationSuperHighway. Everyday 1:1 Technology Use.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

These were the pressing questions of the time – a time 8-months after the release of the first iPad and 6-months before the release of the first Chromebook. 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?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

When classroom and media center design is “driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” it can move teaching practices forward, Tom Murray, the director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, recently told EdTech. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Transcript of episode 70 5 Simple Ways to Improve Physical Education w/ #Edtech with Jarrod Robinson the PE Geek. That’s actually got some real evidence there to drive your assessment and drive what they’ve been able to achieve in your classroom. Download the transcript PDF. Recording starts 0:00:00]. Today we talk to my favorite P.E.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

Personalized learning tools such as Chromebooks or online learning modules are well positioned to make productive use of students’ time , allowing teachers to utilize their time for meetings with small groups and individuals. Schools across the nation already do annual assessments through standardized testing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

It worked until our site eventually became one of the first sites to roll out a one-to-one policy with Chromebooks. I found that students were happy using the technology, but some would rather complete work pen to paper or do an assessment/project without the technology. .

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools are using technology solutions to mitigate poor student behavior! Educators can report the behavior of individual students through their mobile devices or Chromebooks by using behavior codes, which can be personalized to fit the needs of the school. .

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: How K–12 schools can make modern learning environments a reality. Integrated classroom technologies such as Chromebooks and videoconferencing platforms have made it easier for teachers to create teachable moments around the key SEL competencies. What Is SEL? Classroom Technology Creates Opportunity for SEL.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are building their esports programs. The same goes for Chromebooks. A majority of educators agree that video games can help K–12 learning. In a recent study from educational nonprofit Project Tomorrow , nearly 62 percent of teachers reported using video games in their classrooms.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With lesson planning, assessments, and lining up everything with school and federal standards and policies, all while juggling virtual and face-to-face classes, you know that teachers are busy. Are you planning to implement a 1:1 program with iPads or Chromebooks? Be flexible with PD time. Establish a knowledge-sharing culture.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 25, 2019

This year’s conference highlighted so many ways to use Google to engage learners and make grading, assessment, feedback, pbl, gamification, student engagement, collaboration, student choice, and student voice easy to do! Google has partnered with different EdTech companies , such as Seesaw and Kahoot!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 7th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on DEI. Department of Educations recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology. How do these DEI concepts play out in your districts? AR: [One of the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

For teachers with the latest smartboard or new Chromebooks for students, installing the technology is not the end of the process, it’s the very beginning. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Inspire Critical Thinking with Ed Tech.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

Using that information, administrators chose to integrate DreamBox , a software solution designed to help math teachers teach and assess students. After one year, students who participated in the program scored on average 97 percent higher on the STAR assessment than those who did not, according to a case study.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 27, 2016

In a report entitled, “ Technology in Education: Global Trends, Universe Spend and Market Outlook , “ FutureSource consulting projected that edtech spending worldwide will hit $19 billion dollars by 2018, up from $13 billion when measured in 2013.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

When a school or district decides to cut a check for an edtech product, the end goal isn’t about owning a shiny new piece of hardware or app. And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions? And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions? So what explains the disconnect? Louis, Missouri.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

From stop motion to video controls and cool add-ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools – Google Slides. Kasey: Pear Deck is a formative assessment tool. Adding those formative assessments in and preparing for those. 3 EdTech Blog. #3 Must Read EdTech Blog.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

During a session at FETC 2024, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, dove into just what, exactly, makes for the effective use of edtech in supporting student engagement. There are three components involved in finding edtech tools that work and support student engagement: 1. ”

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how technology is key for boosting equity. In addition, curricula must include elements such as guidance documents, formative assessments at the lesson and unit level, annotated unit outlines and supplemental resources. . billion annually. Create a Digital Framework to Improve Outcomes and Equity.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

For educators who like to create their own assessments, platforms like Google Forms have been a godsend. . Locked Mode, a new feature in Google Forms and Classroom, allows educators to lock down the testing environment on school-managed Chromebooks. . Automatically Grade Assessments. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 09/04/2019 - 15:13.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

VICKI: Happy edtech tool Tuesday. So John, what is our edtech tool today? JOHN: Our edtech tool today is a tool that is totally free. Because fill in the blank is fill in the blank, whether you will use edtech or not. We have John Corippo, @jcorippo. It needs literally less than three minutes of PD.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

For the assessment mavens at Educational Testing Service ( ETS ), these evolving capabilities present both a challenge and an opportunity, says the organization’s Markku “Mark” Häkkinen. His research focuses on advancing the accessibility of computer-based assessments—for all learners—through a standards-based approach.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

When I was a middle school teacher in Los Angeles Unified School District, I looked longingly at the work of sales reps and trainers at edtech companies. If edtech employees were to spend a day teaching, they’d see just how many programs teachers are expected to implement, and just how little instructional time they really have.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Screencast-o-matic is a web tool to screencast your computer or Chromebook screen and add narration. Explain Everything (iOS, Android and Chromebooks), Educreations (iOS and the web) and ShowMe (iOS, Android and Chromebooks) are similar with a blank canvas you can add pdfs, images, drawings, shapes, colors, text, audio, and more!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This means investing in edtech to prepare kids for the real world. Public school systems that have yet to upgrade their edtech devices will need to do so quickly. With limited (and maybe even shrinking) budgets, schools need to go for effective, engaging edtech tools that can last a long time. Take Chromebooks, for example.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch Chromebook or iPad after listening to Tom Mullaney share how it works. Now Tom, you and I have talked about two technologies that you’re particularly excited about with Chromebooks — Google Jamboard and Google Expeditions. The free app has lots to play with.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether its a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian, gamified assessments that make learning fun, or tools that simplify an educators to-do list, classroom technology has a lot of benefits. By using their Chromebooks, learners can find information beyond the textbook and watch videos and try out simulations. For example, Ms.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

Here’s a sample of the newest edtech innovations, products, and solutions eSchool News learned about during the show. Research-based DESSA assessments provide partners with an SEL foundation rooted in the promotion of assets, not deficits. The ASUS Chromebook CR1 is a dependable option ready for a wide range of scenarios.

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