A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 18, 2020

Kate Baker with Vicki Davis From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Blended learning and distance learning will be different this fall. Dig into flipping your classroom and how it looks when you teach effectively in an online classroom. How do you use video effectively?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

The fact of the matter is that there were too many examples of how it didn’t work across the country. Time is of the essence to get it right so that all kids can benefit from a quality learning experience that pushes them to think while limiting learning loss and achievement gaps.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

One of these practices is known as blended learning and the term that has been garnering some attention within the education industry as of late. But, what is blended learning? This video offers a good introduction to blended learning if you've never heard the term before. What is blended learning?

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Neo LMS

JUNE 17, 2021

Covid-19 has given a boost to edtech and digital learning, and I believe this will last well beyond the pandemic. Maybe some educators will go back to business as usual, but many more will embrace edtech and a hybrid education model as part of a long-term strategy. Hybrid learning. Increased investment in edtech.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

Karen Janowski and her coauthors have written a book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year. Today she talks about a mindset of including students who learn differently and better reaching the children you have in the classroom. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2019

Simple techniques such as incorporating videos into learning or making lectures available online are already breaking down barriers when it comes to different learning styles, teaching students from a distance, and more. Edtech doesn’t just enhance current curriculums, though; it can help students learn essential real-life skills.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This unprecedented situation calls for a flexible hybrid learning approach to minimize further disruption and ensure that high-quality teaching and learning can continue. 3 Ways in which edtech enables hybrid learning. Theoretically, online education eases the job of teachers and enhances learning for students.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Schools everywhere are transforming their classrooms into modern learning environments. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers can use physical classroom arrangements to direct classroom engagement. Declutter for a More Focus-Friendly Learning Environment. Tap Tech Tools to Create a Learner-Friendly Digital Environment.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They also shared that the facilitation of professional learning improved, a greater reach was achieved thanks to technology, previously unknown teacher strengths were unearthed, and there was the ability to get into more classrooms. All in all, these are all great examples of progress in difficult times.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how a Massachusetts school district enacted its own digital transformation. School leaders need to explain clearly to staff, teachers, parents and students why the technology they are adopting is important and how it is going to improve learning. . Communicate Clear Intentions Behind Technology Integrations.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Using videoconferencing systems, cloud-based collaboration learning platforms and satellite-based broadband communications , district leaders have given students access to better teachers and more diverse classes, EdTech reports. Customer Focused.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

There are many digital tools for teaching and learning that are available to supplement learning anytime, anywhere, even in the worst-case scenarios. Read more: 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. One of these many platforms is a Learning Management System (LMS).

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Edtech and Social Emotional Learning. Vicki: Yes, you can use Ed Tech and Social Emotional Learning! Have you seen some other edtech tools besides Minecraft that can have this kind of social emotional impact? As you blend your classroom, pay attention to the BRICKS (face to face) and CLICKS (online) classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2017

Today Mari Venturino @MsVenturino talks about breakout edu digital for edtech tool Tuesday. Learn about the challenges and advantages of breakout edu digital. Some examples of the most popular breakout edu games. These challenges are free! And perfect activities for team building at the end of the school year.) What it teaches.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2018

That’s what Megan Tolin found when several schools approached her department for help with successful practices for blended learning. It’s a way to help grow professionals in our area,” Tolin said in an interview with EdTech at CoSN2018. “It SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! The 3D printer is a really great tool for kinesthetic learners ,” said Gladney-Lemon, referring to students who learn through physical activity. Hutt said 3D printing is another resource in an educator’s blended learning toolkit. “We

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Fast forward a few short years and now Aurora has one of the best examples of a K12 badging system in the country. Noah began his teaching career in 2001 and has worked as a Spanish Teacher, English Teacher, Technology Teacher, EdTech Coach, and Blended Learning Coach.

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Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

Including an asynchronous component in PD contributes to creating a digital community that supports the learning process beyond the training itself. Read more: How edtech supports teacher work-life balance and wellbeing. However, requiring teachers to learn different things at once can be counterproductive. Use microlearning .

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how mobile devices are proving to have a positive impact on K–12 learning. For example, should a teacher step away, the device will lock down automatically until he or she returns. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can get started with blended learning.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

There are many digital tools for teaching and learning that are available to supplement learning anytime, anywhere, even in the worst-case scenarios. Read more: 5 Edtech tools to try out this year. One of these many platforms is a Learning Management System (LMS).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on blended learning’s role in the wake of the pandemic. Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

After explaining the case, I share the classroom and school impact and some personal classroom examples from my classroom. Let me hear from you on social media or in the comments if you have some awesome examples to share! Classroom Examples How SnapAI (and ChatGPT) Are Impacting YourClassroom Homework.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Over the last year, EdSurge Research has been working on a project to understand how K-12 educators and edtech product developers are leveraging research to shift practice and development processes. As part of this project, we interviewed product leads from 12 edtech companies during the spring and summer of 2020.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

It should be noted that in both examples above, direct instruction was followed by some sort of student-centered learning activity. Professional learning opportunities need to go beyond just how to use the device and associated software to include strategies that empower students to use it as a learning tool.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

An LMS team can be made of IT specialists, edtech coordinators, teachers, school librarians, and other staff members that can pitch in with ideas. You can assemble a team of teachers if the school does not have edtech or IT specialist roles. For example, do you want to have all grades submitted in the LMS gradebook?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As an educator and Executive Director at the Inclusive Higher Education Certificate Program ( IHECP ), I can honestly say that my students have experienced a smooth transition to the online learning environment. As schools and universities reopen their gates, there’s great hope that there will soon be more in-person learning.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The best monitors for teachers solve an important dilemma in today’s digital age: how to keep handwriting alive while implementing EdTech classrooms? This is especially important in an age where distance and hybrid learning models are becoming widely accepted and implemented. Teaching Handwriting Lessons to Younger Students .

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Give me an example of one you’ve used that you thought was awesome. Vicki: That’s such a fun tool, and we actually have an EdTech Tool Tuesday about that that I’ll link to in the Show Notes if you want to more about Flipgrid. Vicki: So give me an example of a Google Expedition you love. Vicki: Oh, fun! It’s really cool.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

For example, a educator who is making a restaurant reservation on OpenTable may be delighted to see if their Facebook friends have eaten at that restaurant. Today, a growing number of edtech companies are also signing on to use Caliper, which offers improved data architecture and ease of implementation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 19, 2016

Simple Updates to Your Classroom Procedures and Workflow sponsored by EdTech Software From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Use this checklist and infographic to make sure you’ve included the edtech essentials in your workflow this year. Try Shelfit from EdTech Software.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

In one recent survey by vaunted education publisher McGraw-Hill, 93 percent of teachers equated social-emotional learning with academic learning in terms of overall importance. Yet just 22 percent said they felt “very prepared” to teach SEL in classrooms. How is that represented?

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2016

And we're serving more and more students who are just learning English. Educational technology (edtech for short) can play a significant role in mitigating and solving this growing dilemma. Yet these student growth gains are not reflected in most edtech implementations.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

2) Video - Personalizing Learning at Oregon High School Learn how Oregon High School in Oregon, Wisconsin uses technology to personalize the learning experience. Teachers who apply this approach modify the content, the process, and the way students demonstrate learning within their regular instruction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

Group discussions are always encouraged as a part of social learning. There are many benefits of such online boards, for example: Post class discussions may continue on these boards facilitating interaction and in-depth conversations online. She writes about online learning and educational technology.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The post 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google (Part 3) – SULS090 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I can’t wait to share with you 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google, and give you a sneak peek into my new book! Did you miss Blended Learning with Google Part 1 or Part 2 ?

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

Recently, I attended the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Portland, Oregon, hosted by NTEN , to catch up on the newest trends in educational technology (edtech) and learn about cutting-edge tools that may be integrated to boost adult learning and workforce development initiatives at Digital Promise. The solution?

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