A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

There were definitely excellent practices taking place in classrooms across the globe. They offer a suite of tools for differentiation, promoting digital citizenship, establishing productive workflows, providing feedback, and allowing learners to work at their own pace. Now don't get me wrong. All of that has changed in many schools.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

This is Rowan-Salisbury’s “edtech playground,” where teachers can try out the latest technology, offer feedback to district leaders and determine whether the products would be a good fit for their classrooms. As a result, districts today are using an average of 548 edtech apps per month. “It But it’s gaining traction, Kaye says.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

As a digital learning specialist, I support instructional technology implementation in my district as well as provide training for teachers on edtech tools. I am often asked for my favorite edtech tools to save time. When sharing with educators, I always focus on the task, not the tool.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2024

Today’s education leaders have unprecedented access to edtech products, but there’s no clear way to determine a product’s quality or effectiveness for learning. The Teacher Ready Evaluation Tool provides educators and edtech decision-makers a standardized way to evaluate an edtech product’s classroom usability.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2020

and a number of other countries, we were just getting comfortable with the notion of enriching the traditional classroom with online and digital learning. How are we rethinking our definition of “blended” and what do we have to do to support that evolving reality? In the U.S.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The speakers all pressed that digital learning, and in particular online charter schools, are falling short for students and teachers. There has been a huge explosion of online learning and edtech in our schools… and online education is privatizing education through for-profit companies and their apps,” said Haimson.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Curriculum is the what, education technology (aka edtech) is the how. They have to be developed together in order for a student's learning experience to be engaging, effective, and relevant. Edtech Defined Recently I was asked to define edtech. My definition encompasses more than devices and apps.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2017

Why have we failed to harness technology in the service of improving learning experiences for students? Lack of useful data, problem definition, weak teacher buy-in, first impressions, and usability challenges all have the potential to torpedo smart technology products. How does an edtech product help do that?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 14, 2020

I would definitely recommend this conference to any educator in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions !

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2018

Dubbed “Clever Goals,” the tool lets educators, students and parents see how long a pupil spent on different digital learning programs, along with their “progress,” which is defined differently depending on the kind of edtech software. (It It could be books read, quizzes finished, activities completed.)

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Read Write Think walks students through the definition of a timeline and creating their own. Myhistro is a web tool and iOS app for creating a digital timeline with text, video and pictures. Tiki-Toki is a web tool for creating beautifully animated 3D timelines with images, text, and colorful backgrounds. Embed on a website.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In the next columns, they’ll add a definition, any Greek or Latin roots and a picture that represents the word. Something to keep in mind is that when learners look up definitions in dictionaries, they often don’t understand the definitions.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Shari Eberts, a hearing health advocate and speaker, offers guidance through these definitions: Diversity is the presence of differences that may include race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, language, (dis)ability, age, religious commitment or political perspective.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 18, 2019

Inclusive learning and providing for students and families from different backgrounds is something that the Buncee and the Microsoft team are definitely passionate about, making this integration a natural fit. I've also had students experience difficulty with reading on certain colored backgrounds, so this is a definite plus.

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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. We definitely need a shift. AR: [One of the U.S. Its not engaging.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Last summer, when I was working for ThinkCERCA, which helps students develop critical thinking skills through reading and writing, the edtech startup was facing a big decision: should it try and break into the lucrative Chinese market? ThinkCERCA is definitely not the first U.S. company that has eyed Asia as the next big market.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

She served on the leadership team for the EdTech Coaches Network of ISTE from 2015-2020, was a Future Ready Schools Instructional Coaches Thought Leader from 2017-2020, is a cohost of the Restart Recharge Podcast for coaches, and is a Google Certified Innovator, Coach, and Trainer. Lumio sponsored this episode. Katie finished her Ed.D.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we–along with the majority of the world–definitely didn’t anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be) the global COVID-19 pandemic. Abrupt shifts to virtual and hybrid learning laid bare the vast inequities that exist in the U.S. education system.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 16, 2018

During this step, students are provided with a general definition or description of the digital product, a list of elements the product generally includes, and relevant vocabulary. Due to social media and the Internet all digital projects have a purpose and audience and usually some kind of message.

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

This year, as more classrooms are open for students, teachers are reflecting on their experiences from a full year of completely digital learning and asking themselves how they can blend what they have learned in the digital world with the new opportunities that they have available to them in their physical worlds. .

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2018

I therefore thought that a definitive quick reference guide to the major players, with a brief description would be a handy resource for our readers. Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. CoSN positions itself as the only national professional association dedicated exclusively to education technology leaders working to transform learning.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

That may mean hiring more staff who have expertise in digital course design and instruction—and reevaluating whether to pay for help from outside companies or bring services in-house. It may also mean doing more to truly prepare students for online learning. That may lead to less outsourcing of services from edtech companies.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2021

He’s even written a book about an approach called “ Flipped Learning ,” where professors ask students to watch lecture videos before they come to class so that class time can focus more on experiences and other forms of learning. The answer to that is definitely no because there was no professor in the course.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Brookman knows I am constantly looking for ways to more authentically connect learning objectives to technology integration. (A A recent example: how I crosswalked edtech with competency-based design principles, as featured in Eliot Levine 's July 2021 CompetencyWorks blog entry.) So she posed a challenge. Challenge accepted!

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

Efficacy in edtech needs to be determined by conducting well-controlled, large sample-sized efficacy studies. If new edtech isn’t supported by high quality research, then claims about efficacy are just that—marketing claims. I would definitely use games like these in a classroom again,” she says. Full size image here.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Yet, there is clear value in digital credentials within higher education and job-embedded professional learning. Rob Coyle Digital Credential Program Manager at 1EdTech Coyle: It seems every credentialing organization has its own definition of microcredentials, alternative credentials, digital credentials and badges.…

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 2, 2012

For the past few years ( here and here ) I started a tradition (if we can call it that) where I look back at the year in #edtech and try to make predictions as to what''s going to take hold in the coming year. Providing devices for all students is definitely a challenge. No science behind any of this. Look at my district.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

But look beyond the word, as clunky and confusing as it may seem, and focus instead on its essence and the possibilities that are inherent in its definition. When put into context for educational technology, interoperability means that all of the digital content, tools, and resources used by teachers and students work well together.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Inspired by the breakout podcast Serial, four years ago two digital learning leaders at the University of Central Florida created their own podcast—focused on online learning instead of true crime. If there's one thing we've learned, it's that people are interested. Murder mysteries and online learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If traditional teaching methods reliant on textbooks, lecture, and rote memorization have proven anything, it’s that one size definitely does not fit all. The lesson for educators is clear: to truly connect with our students, we must diversify our teaching methods and keep the learning experience fresh.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology who has been championing digital learning since long before the term “digital learning” was being thrown around—back when she was still a classroom teacher in Alaska. But advanced manufacturing is definitely one area that automation is kind of taking over.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Some give generalized, out-of-classroom descriptions; others tailor their definitions more specifically to education. Kasey Bell, a digital learning consultant and former Texas teacher, choose to go for the former: “AI [is] defined as machines with the ability or intelligence to complete tasks on their own and make intelligent decisions.”

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

And therein lies the challenge for both educators and EdTech leaders – how can we best serve an industry that’s constantly evolving every nine months? But on the other, adding in a completely new mix of students you don’t yet know becomes more challenging for both educators and EdTech leaders. Low Barrier to Entry.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

What digital inclusion means By definition, digital equity exists when tools and technology are made available for people to fully participate in their community and society as a whole. Full access to employment, learning and vital services fosters inclusivity that promotes social and economic justice.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

It feels as though every week brings a new tool, practice, or learning model that teachers need to incorporate into their classroom. a month – it’s definitely a tool worth investing in. Gimkit: Gimkit is a game-based learning platform where teachers can create learning games or quizzes that students play in real-time.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

Key points: Tech tools can create more engaging and effective learning experiences A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In 2010, I began my teaching career as a high school English teacher.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Some of the most used edtech products that have bold claims about their effectiveness only base their research on a very small fraction of students and on schools where implementation was exactly right. There is a growing movement across the education space to raise the bar on edtech evidence.

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