EdTech Magazine

JULY 20, 2023

As K–12 leaders plan for the return to school, many should consider the need for a policy on artificial intelligence. AI conversations are being had in ed tech circles, with experts and thought leaders discussing the technology as it advances. In talking about AI, and looking for advice to create a policy, it’s…

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

IT departments are taking a closer look at the way educational technology is collecting and using student data. One of the problems is translating to the general populace why it’s important to protect student data,” Christine Jones, coordinator of educational technology for Palmdale School District, said in her CITE 2023 session Tuesday. “One

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 30, 2019

EdTech Leaders’ Beliefs: How are K-5 teachers supported with the integration of computer science in K-5 classrooms? Technology, Knowledge and Learning. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 23(2), 1-3. doi:10.1007/s10758-018-9371-2 Howard, N.R. & & Ifenthaler, D. Integrating STEM Opportunities for Young Learners.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

EdTech helps make a massive difference in their success. EdTech and the Challenges of Special Needs Learning. Referred to as assistive technology (AT), these devices are often decidedly low tech. The term “edtech” encompasses a narrower scope of assistive technology tools. Separating from family.

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Neo LMS

MAY 19, 2020

Education is a constantly evolving sphere, but the introduction and integration of technology have changed it forever. Learning” now takes on a different meaning, with technology redefining who can learn, who can teach, and how each can do it differently. Education technology and the future of Higher Ed. According to The U.S.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

I saw this post a while back in an educational technology forum: I have been given roughly an hour for PD on January 4th to work with teachers on anything that I’d like. Do you have any free project based EdTech tools that you love? Does it really matter what this technology integration coach does? Do whatever you want.

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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? Point A: We need to be asking what works because we’re spending a lot of money on education technology. link] So, Tom, what actually does work in Edtech? Today Thomas C.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

We are often reluctant to label anything facilitated through technology as a failure. Technology has become so pervasive in our lives that we have grown reticent to question its value when its use may not support evidence-based practices. Taking a more critical look at edtech.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 14, 2020

Building a successful edtech strategy boils down to goal setting and finding the right foundations from the beginning. Even if that sounds simple, there are some barriers that technology specialists and school leaders face when working with edtech. Read more: Don’t forget about pedagogy when chasing technology!

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Lack of Technology Can Impede Creative Skills, Adobe Research Finds. While some educators at the K–12 and university levels have leveraged digital storytelling and other technological resources to promote creative thinking , many survey respondents have hit obstacles when doing so. Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 9th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on major K-12 education trends. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2022

However, since the pandemic, our teaching habits have changed and technology has become an intrinsic part of our profession. We need to update lists accordingly and include our edtech tasks. . Even though we may have fully returned to in-person teaching, we’re still using technology in our classes. Check classroom technology .

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . To offer some insight, the National Cyber Security Alliance offers guidance on using technology that adheres to the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 05/21/2019 - 09:25.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

For years, educational publishers and edtech companies have offered tools to help ease teachers’ administrative burden, automating tasks like grading and attendance. Balancing technology with human connection: Teaching is deeply personal; there’s no substitute for the empathy and intuition a teacher brings to a classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

The market for educational technology solutions is massive, with numerous gadgets and programs to choose from. . A pervasive issue among K–12 districts is administrators going for the newest products without much knowledge of what problems those technologies address and whether they actually work. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

After all, one of the hottest topics in edtech these days is the growing practice of banning smartphones in schools, after teachers have reported that the devices distract students from classroom activities and socializing in person with others. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.)

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

The current momentum of artificial intelligence technologies shows no signs of slowing down. I might take the data set of a school policy and create IT circles are finding new use cases and AI solutions all the time. Schools, meanwhile, cant keep up with this explosive growth due to their slower rate of change.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

CoSN 2018: What's on the Horizon for E-Rate and Educational Policy. Experts in educational technology policy and programs share what’s hot and what’s next. amy.burroughs_26341. Tue, 03/13/2018 - 17:37. 1864524013. video type. Conference. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment. Customer Focused. Buying Cycle. Engagement.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walberto Flores EdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times not — leaving educators to ask essential questions about its implementation and impact. It’s not about doing things faster but about doing the essentials and doing them well.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Years ago, I took the lead in writing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for my school site, which was later adopted by my district. At the time, I thought this was a novel approach to address the lack of technology for students. Seven years ago, I proposed a day without technology to the site administration.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

You can recite your school’s Acceptable Use Policy by heart. “Casual Fridays” means logging into the EdTech UNconference in your bunny slippers. You wear your “I Heart EdTech” button everywhere you go. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

14-17, 2025, in Orlando, the annual conference looks to the future of edtech’s role in teaching and learning is full of inspiring keynotes, information-packed sessions, dynamic exhibit hall presentations, and more. E-rate & Edtech Funding: Essential Insights for Educators: What do edtech leaders need to know?

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2019

In 2018 alone, 122 incidents affected 119 public K–12 education agencies , a rate of about one new publicly reported incident every three days of the calendar year, according to The K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , which researches education, technology and public policy issues. But students also may contribute to the problem. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

The resiliency of these educators is to be commended as they navigated the daily challenges of policy changes, students coming and leaving, the caring for themselves and their children. Technology is providing access and engaging students. Grading policies are being reviewed and modified to reflect student learning accurately.

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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.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The technology proves its worth day to day by blocking prohibited sites and flagging online searches for inappropriate content, such as pornography, drug use or other violations of the district’s acceptable-use policy, says Harvey. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how web filters keep students safe! At what age?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A good place to start is the International Society for Technology in Education’s Standards for Students. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals! Data governance policies are key, she says. There are similar standards for educators and education leaders.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2019

Education is moving toward a student-centered, collaborative, creative learning environment , but without professional development in place — and the understanding of what the end results should look like — it’s difficult to ensure technology investments will succeed. . That’s what Alabama Leaders in Educational Technology is all about. .

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Neo LMS

MAY 30, 2019

Our previous blog described the background to Finland’s successful education system and today we’ll unpack that a bit more, but also take a more detailed look at the role edtech plays in that success. How edtech supports everything: EDUDigi. The post How edtech supports the success of the Nordic Education appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2018

With connected technology now being used in the majority of U.S. Michael Hawes, the director of the Student Privacy Policy and Assistance Division at the U.S. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Have Policies to Evaluate Proposed Services. Wed, 06/27/2018 - 13:44.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It also states that Google might have updated the policy and privacy terms of use after the acquisition. Interesting move and wonder about use of student data from Brightbytes in the greater ecosystem of google products,” wrote edtech expert Jin-Soo Huh on Twitter, in one of the only public comments on the deal from the edtech industry.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2018

Technologies Schools Must Have to Stop Ransomware. Although it’s tempting to rely on automated technologies, such as patch management and anti-virus software , to stop ransomware, most attacks rely on both social engineering and user interaction. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In many ways, 2020 has been THE year of edtech. Technology experienced a meaningful surge in adoption by schools, districts and parents. The industry saw large capital inflows and more edtech “unicorns” than in any other prior year. As an edtech investor, 2020 was a great year. Edtech for Whom? To what end?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

A study released by Schoology this year tackled a few of the challenges that educators, students and families face with technology in the classroom. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools should be defining digital learning. They received responses from thousands of U.S. educators in a variety of roles. by Monica Burns.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about? Art Classes Beware.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2018

She’s the director of technology, innovation and pedagogy at the Indiana University School of Education, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. It’s a way to help grow professionals in our area,” Tolin said in an interview with EdTech at CoSN2018. “It It also helps us as a school of education. Original or Curated.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 4, 2019

To create the hub, Google’s design team incorporated input from an advisory board of K–12 teachers, IT leaders and instructional technology specialists. . One thing that educators never have enough of is time ,” said Roland Rios, president of the Texas Computer Education Association and director of technology for Ft.

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