Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

When suddenly propelled into distance learning last spring, educators rose to the challenge to meet the needs of students and families. In our roles on the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools professional learning team, we have the unique opportunity to partner with instructional technology coaches all over the country.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. Of course, both the benefits and challenges of classroom technology are worth considering. Five benefits of technology in the classroom 1.

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Neo LMS

JULY 21, 2020

This can come in various shapes and forms, but education technology will always be in the mix. So let’s explore how teachers can harness edtech resources, with a focus on school learning management systems, to maximize their limited time and supplies, while also delivering a more engaging, personalized experience for middle school students.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

What is digital accessibility – this simple question is, actually, fundamental in the technologically advanced era we’re in. Robust: the content should be able to be reliably interpreted by user agents such as assistive technology. . Student Engagement . What is digital accessibility to student engagement?

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

Summer is always a good opportunity to explore new ideas, particularly ideas for boosting student engagement or perhaps taking some risks with trying something a bit different in our classrooms. It may have been a year with more technology used than in the past few years for some educators.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

Last week, I wrote about the whole group rotation , which rotates students between online and offline, individual and collaborative learning activities. This model is a great option for teachers who want to integrate technology in a meaningful way in a traditional class. Whole Group Rotation Model.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

Research also suggests teachers wish their districts would increase training on specific topics, notably technology. . With one estimate indicating as many as 77 percent of jobs will require some degree of technological skill by 2020, it’s critical that students are comfortable using technology.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 16, 2022

We should always ask ourselves, “What is the impact on learning?” We know that covering the content is important, but finding ways to boost student engagement and foster the development of essential social and emotional learning (SEL) skills are also important right from the start of the year. Build Community.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

PBL sets the scene for student agency and autonomy while teachers become coaches throughout all the stages of a project. Students use their voice and choice, developing 21st-century skills in an authentic learning environment. 7 Digital tools for project-based learning that any teacher can use.

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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. Many of these students are extremely tech-savvy as they have grown up around digital technology.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2019

The infusion of technology into our culture is the greatest change that our educational system has ever experienced. Not long ago, many schools required teachers to include the use of technology in their daily lesson plans. This resulted in a frenzy to find an app or a website to use in the classroom with students.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

E-textbooks: A Personalized Learning Experience or a Digital Distraction? Teaching in a Digital Age: How Educators Use Technology to Improve Student Learning. Educational Technology Support! To Meet Students’ Needs! ASCD and OverDrive survey finds digital content used in 80% of schools and districts.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

This interaction helps students connect the dots, understanding that the products they use have origins in distant places, such as the Amazon rainforest. Despite it being thousands of miles away, I challenge students to consider why they should care. These activities allow them to learn from each other and view different perspectives.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 25, 2020

The Benefits Of Using Technology In Learning. While technology opens new horizons for education at home, adapting to this is more challenging. What are the pros and cons of remote teaching technology? However, thanks to technology, teachers are still able to continue teaching and students don’t lag behind.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 17, 2024

Education has gone beyond acquiring knowledge to acquiring skills using EdTech tools; students learn digital literacy, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. Using technology in learning also enhances the student’s ability to appreciate and ponder on issues in a previously deemed impossible manner.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Whether online or face-to-face, teachers are always looking for ways to create engaging learning experiences. Integrating presentations in teaching is an accessible way to bring technology to the classroom and make the best digital tools available. Read more: Meeting the needs of Gen Z students with visual learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

When Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) refurbished a block of classrooms recently, it installed wireless screen mirroring technology in every room. We literally threw out our teachers’ desks,” says Damon Cooper, an English teacher and the director of teaching and learning at CCGS, in New South Wales. “It I become the facilitator.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Technology offers practical solutions for this age-old challenge, enabling teachers to create flexible learning environments that adapt to individual student requirements. Students arrive in classrooms with different backgrounds, abilities, interests, and ways of learning.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Contrary to many people’s fears, using digital touchscreens offers greater flexibility for teachers while driving student engagement. What makes for the best monitors for teachers has been evolving alongside the evolution of touchscreen technologies. New Level of Classroom Engagement . Palm Rejection Technology .

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 20, 2024

Strategies for Teaching AI Concepts Without Technology by TeachThought Staff Preface: This post is primarily for general content-area K-12 teachers (likely 6-12). You don’t need a wind tunnel to learn about aerodynamics or boiling water to help students understand boiling points.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 23, 2024

Imagine a classroom that responds to the needs of the 21st-century student; that’s the promise of modern classroom design. Here, technology propels discovery, and furniture is more than just functional—it morphs into a portal to boundless learning opportunities. What does this look like in practice?

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Securly

APRIL 6, 2016

Throughout the course of the day, vary lesson plans to accommodate all types of learners; this will keep students active and less likely to fall into a stupor. To get started, here are five ways to keep students engaged: 1. Technology is now a large part of student life, especially as more schools take on 1:1 policies.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

In our vision, “multimodal” combines traditional aural, verbal, and textual aspects of language learning (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) with visual, kinesthetic, reflective, experiential, and collaborative learning modes. Students would create their own experiments (e.g.,

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 27, 2022

The way students are being taught today is very different from the teaching methods that were adopted a few decades back. Technology has brought about various changes in the way education is delivered and received. With numerous benefits to offer, digital learning has become an important part of the education system.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2023

Unfamiliar with the challenges of integrating edtech into instruction within a remote environment, elementary science teachers struggled to apply best practices—such as three-dimensional instruction, collaborative learning, and hands-on experimentation—into instruction. More edtech is not the answer.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 9, 2018

For example, when MIT changed its freshman physics class from a model of hundreds of students listening passively to lectures in an auditorium to a model of smaller, interactive classes that emphasized hands-on, collaborative learning, it found that attendance increased and that the failure rate dropped more than 50 percent.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

Now, we face the daunting task of overhauling educational experiences to help our students thrive and grow. Whether teaching remotely or in the classroom, consider making time—and providing the right types of hands-on tools—for collaboration, learning and growing. 1: Don't rely on technology alone to reach students.

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

Teachers are encouraged to promote collaboration in the classroom to achieve better learning outcomes. The consensus is that fostering student collaboration through group activities leads to more engaging and efficient learning. . Why student collaboration in the classroom matters.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Mirecka-Jakubowska has a contagious passion for learning and urges educators to embrace this new technology.

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Omega Notes

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

However, these LMS discussion boards are riddled with limitations , student disengagement, and faculty frustrations. Left unaddressed, these problems fester and completely negate the effectiveness of a collaborative student environment. Improving Your Students’ Comprehension. Ease of Access and Student Engagement.

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Omega Notes

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

However, these LMS discussion boards are riddled with limitations , student disengagement, and faculty frustrations. Left unaddressed, these problems fester and completely negate the effectiveness of a collaborative student environment. Improving Your Students’ Comprehension. Ease of Access and Student Engagement.

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Omega Notes

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

However, these LMS discussion boards are riddled with limitations , student disengagement, and faculty frustrations. Left unaddressed, these problems fester and completely negate the effectiveness of a collaborative student environment. Improving Your Students’ Comprehension. Ease of Access and Student Engagement.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

But his focus these days is on keeping daily rhythm and rituals that allow for students to be in discussion and collaboration with each other, including regular communication protocols. Culture, structure, time and technology. We now need to leverage technology and use time in a different way.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Students, especially in the middle and high school years, have more opportunities than ever to cheat using AI tools, such as writing assistants or even text generators. Teachers should strive to connect the content to real-world applications that resonate with students.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Although a wealth of research suggests that active learning increases student engagement and improves academic outcomes, many college campuses struggle to get faculty to shift away from traditional, sage-on-a-stage style teaching practices. And that dialogue helps inform the work of IU’s learning spaces team.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

Last week, I wrote about the whole group rotation , which rotates students between online and offline, individual and collaborative learning activities. This model is a great option for teachers who want to integrate technology in a meaningful way in a traditional class. Whole Group Rotation Model.

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