eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 6th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on ethical AI use. Potential questions include: How can we assess the quality, reliability, and suitability of AI tools for our learning objectives and contexts? References Akgun, S.,

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

As we prepare for school, learning the current best practices and edtech apps is a great way to get excited (and save time.) Pear Deck 101 – how to get started using formative assessments, polls, and interactives to achieve 100% student engagement. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how these two popular blended learning platforms can improve K–12 classrooms. That brought us to the concept of “tradigital” learning, our version of blended learning, which in our district refers to a hybrid version of the traditional classroom and a digital learning environment. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2020

She says it excites her sixth grade students in New York and gives us the low-down on why Boom Cards are so exciting and how she uses them for assessment and learning. Listen to Mary Howard Talk about Engaging in EdTech for Distance Learning Subscribe to the Show Get Credit! Mary Howard is one of those teachers.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2019

Phill and Graham had a wonderful conversation on the topic of e-learning and explored six key digital learning trends that are reshaping the EdTech landscape. Digital learning trends that are reshaping EdTech. And these might be graded by self assessment or by a proctored exam. Want to learn more?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Sponsor : PowerSchool has fantastic a fantastic K12 Academic Leaders Webinar Series at coolcatteacher.com/PowerSchoolWebinar including my “Digital Dozen: 12 Tips for Building Your Digital Classroom” and an upcoming webinar on “Best Practices for a Balanced Assessment System.” The Really Useful #EdTech Book.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Finally, technology can be harnessed to transform teaching and learning by enhancing assessment and feedback. Technology can be used to create assessments, quizzes, and evaluations, providing teachers with real-time data on student progress, enabling them to give feedback and adjust instruction accordingly.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 25, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Monica Burns @ classtechtips talks about the hottest edtech topics right now (and those that aren’t so hot) in this candid and wide-ranging conversation. She also provides support to organizations using technology to reach children and families in need.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Finding the correct digital education and EdTech solution provider can be challenging, but choosing the best fit for you will save you time and money, and help you avoid frustration. With the right IT infrastructure in place, schools can be assured that they have the flexibility to grow and evolve with the changes and updates to EdTech.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Collaboration: These spaces, with group-friendly furniture layouts and EdTech , serve as hubs for peer-to-peer learning and teamwork, helping students develop essential social and communication skills. Assess the existing technology and infrastructure and determine if additional EdTech or upgrades are needed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

More information can be found at www.fairfield.edu/edtech. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. We also have Online Certificates programs in Classroom Technology Integration and Leadership in Educational Technology.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

12 Formative Assessment Tips to Elevate Student Voice – Monica Burns. Fireside Chat: finding success with EdTech – Andy Rhodes. Kognity is a Swedish edtech company that focuses on creating high-quality interactive content and time-saving features for teachers. Engage 2021 Topics. – David Geurin.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

I tend to refer to these as norms that everyone can get behind. It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, and student work. Below are the three recommendations I have been providing to help districts and schools persevere during the pandemic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

I can include quick formative assessment tools, drawing or brainstorming contributions from everyone and even 3d and virtual field trips. I’ve blogged before about 10 Ways to Use Screencasts for Formative Assessment. This is something you should assess and make sure they can do. This tool is essential for my classroom.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Analytics refers to the process of analyzing data collected about student learning and the opportunity to leverage data to inform instructional decision making. Puentedura added: The data can be used, not just as a question of how to assess something, it can be used to scaffold and underpin what happens in a classroom.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

The key to using edtech appropriately is to do so under supervision. . However, in the right setting and with the right tools, edtech can greatly benefit them. Edtech can even help them develop better organizational and time management skills. . Students shouldn’t spend their entire day interacting with technology.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

It’s a longstanding national crisis, often referred to as the “digital divide,” which at Kapor Capital we identify as one of the cumulative barriers across The Leaky Tech Pipeline. Education funders must invest in gap-closing edtech solutions. Another way to analyze whether a solution is gap-closing is to assess who pays for it.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

For almost a decade, selling edtech products to schools and districts has felt dangerously like selling a home over the internet. We describe edtech products with all the excitement and adjectives of a fresh listing on Zillow. Now the good news: Over the past year, we’ve seen a broader set of research practices applied to edtech.

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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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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Start with a solid instructional idea , then match how the technology can enhance the unit, lesson plan, curriculum, project, assessment, etc. . Form Connections with Teachers to Learn About Tech. Why do you want to use this technology here?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

This made clear the sheer need and readiness for offline-first edtech tools that address challenges in connectivity and access to quality digital learning materials in low-resource contexts. The term digital divide often refers to not having affordable access to the internet or specific hardware.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2021

This money will support edtech deals at the seed, Series A and later fundraising stages. Despite having invested in dozens of edtech startups over the past decade, Quazzo says there are no shortage of intractable problems remaining in education. Over the past couple years, GSV Ventures has been expanding its horizon beyond the U.S.

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Edsurge

JUNE 24, 2024

At the heart of this challenge is understanding how districts approach their edtech procurement decisions. In 2022, the Decision Lab (TDL) , an applied behavioral science research and innovation firm, interviewed and surveyed over 225 edtech decision-makers in K-12 school districts in the United States.

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Neo LMS

MAY 18, 2021

Also referred to as competency-based , student-centered , proficiency-based , or performance-based learning , mastery-based learning (MBL) has similar features and principles with all these approaches. Various forms of assessment are reported separately. Teachers assess each learner individually based on competencies.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

There are many things to consider when deciding which digital education solution will best suit your needs, but having a clear idea of the purpose and functionality of these edtech resources will help make these purchasing decisions easier. Is the hardware & software compatible?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Consider giving students a series of assignments over a period of time where only one or two, not all, will be assessed for a grade. It is recommended that these be recorded for students to refer back to when needed and as a support for asynchronous work. If grading is mandated, make sure it is realistic and fair.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Sure, I’m not referring to teaching in an academic setting here. Sometimes, this trial and error approach takes a lot of time, and assessing its effectiveness takes even longer. Read more: 6 Ways in which edtech shapes teacher training programs. For organization nerds like me, reference management apps can come in handy.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

We are fond of a quite in-depth approach on this blog, and try and drill down to the bare bones of a debate or subject, hoping to provide food for thought, as well as some unique references and sources. In no order of preference, check out some of these easy ways to power up your edtech journey today. Today is different.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 23, 2020

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The Staff Needs Assessment is by far one of the most important and at the same time, most stressful part of the process in creating an EdTech Integration Plan for your school district. In this post, we are going to learn what a Staff Needs Assessment is, how it should be created, and how it should be shared with your staff.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Key points: Modern compliance is playing a crucial role in keeping threats at bay Protecting our students: The urgency of securing education data Building a culture of trust to protect personal data For more news on data protection, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub The edtech sector is booming. Valued at $334.2 billion by 2029.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Our integration simplifies the assessment of written assignments for users of NEO LMS and Turnitin. Faculty and administrators alike see: Continuous improvements in student writing and a greater understanding of citation and reference standards. Explore better EdTech possibilities for your institution by visiting Turnitin and NEO LMS.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Too often edtech stalwarts start with the technology when advocating innovation. There is a rising groundswell of discussion around assessing, documenting, communicating and assigning value to student learning — as well as relating this learning to higher education, vocational training, career pathways and living in the real-world.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 2, 2017

It’s hard to see anything other than artificial intelligence being the next frontier of the edtech front. As edtech authority Eric Sheninger (1) has noted, digital tools can boost student collaboration while they grapple with class material. Here’s four ways artificial intelligence is going to do just that: 1) More collaboration.

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