Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

The Edcamp Community supports educators to organize and participate in participant-driven professional learning designed by and for educators. However, with educators pivoting to distance learning, organizers have developed virtual Edcamps to continue creating opportunities for voice and choice in their professional learning.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 15, 2025

Fortunately, technology can be used to reduce and recover lost time. Background noise varies at different times of day making it hard for students to focus, attention spans waver, and not all students learn the same ways. When choosing tools for the classroom, its important that technology minimizes disruptions and support instruction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 27, 2019

This blog post is the first of a two-part series discussing relationship building in edtech selection and purchasing. In this first blog post, we’ll address how educators can build and maintain good working relationships with edtech developers. The request for new edtech] doesn’t just come from a want or a wish.”

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Robert Dillon Explains the Pillars of Technology Integration. That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. meghan.bogardu….

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2021

So, in this article, I’m going to share my thoughts and experience about the technologies and solutions that reshape the educational industry and the way we learn in 2020 and beyond. 6 Edtech Trends to Keep an Eye On. The educational field was constantly evolving along with new technologies even before the pandemic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers has several online professional development options to check out: GSuite for Teachers , Teaching History with Technology , and Practical Edtech Coaching. Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018. We can all learn something new. Listen Now.

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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. In this podcast, Tom shares the research and highlights, some of which are included in the book Learning Transformed that he co-authored with Eric Sheninger. What Actually Works in Edtech? Today Thomas C. With Thomas C.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

Now in the age of COVID-19 the TGR Foundation and Discovery Education introduce the first module in a new series of no-cost digital professional learning resources, empowering educators with new strategies to support student success far beyond school campuses. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group (GEG) at tiny.cc/geg-ohio

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12. It should not be news that technology plays a major role in modern education because it is used in almost every school across the United States. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? 1 priority.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 17, 2019

Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? In this context it may be hard to imagine that EdTech can add to or even improve SEL teaching — as it seems to be a wholly “human-human” interaction. Let’s explore: Project-Based Learning. Implementing new SEL curricula and professional learning opportunities.

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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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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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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

Education and technology leaders will soon be making their way to Chicago for the ISTE 2018 Conference & Expo , one of the year’s largest events to highlight the latest innovations in K–12 educational technology. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Fri, 06/15/2018 - 16:54.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

In my position as K-12 Director of Technology Integration and Innovation in the Spotswood School District, I am assisting with the district’s transition to Google Apps for Education (GAFE) as well as working with teachers on the effective integration of technology. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

It also should not require them to be on a device for all of their learning activities. When technology is used, sound planning ensures there is a balance between synchronous and asynchronous learning while building in breaks for movement, mindfulness, and other essential brain breaks.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

a math teacher and instructional coach at Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina, has more than two decades of experience and spends a lot of time thinking about edtech. Amy Ballard, Ph.D., Ballard understands that better than most.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

In this episode, William Coach Jeffery shares how tools like Flipboard and the Fediverse enable educators to take control of their professional learning and curate content that truly matters. Youll learn how to: Escape algorithmic constraints using Flipboard. Youll learn how to: Escape algorithmic constraints using Flipboard.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Want to start an esports program at a K–12 school? Since then, access to personal computers and the internet as well as other advancements in technology have supported esports’ growth into a substantial industry with professional teams, high-stakes competitions, team sponsorships and more. by Snow White.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Schuler and Gaines shared five imperatives for technology leadership in K–12 schools in the first installment of CoSN’s webinar series, “ The Empowered Superintendent ,” which seeks to guide district leaders and encourage teachers, students and parents to embrace and support new technology initiatives.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

Principals play a vital role in the successful integration of new technologies into the classroom. From creating inventive professional development programs to pioneering new technologies, four California principals told the crowd at the Spring CUE 2018 conference how administrators can support technology integration.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has released new standards for education leaders , which focus on equity, digital citizenship, team and systems building, continuous improvement and professional growth, the organization announced. In this regard, technology can be a game-changer in our schools.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . We could go around any room of educators, ask what they think blended learning means , and get hundreds of different answers. What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12?

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Given the rapid advances in AI and the momentum in the education field to understand how these technologies can support teaching and learning, last year the Gates Foundation launched a pilot initiative to provide funding to test new AI ideas that are in support of equitable K-12 mathematics outcomes.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 25, 2019

Just when I wrap my tired teacher brain around a technology tool or web-based program to pair with my pedagogy, one of three things happens: The tech shuts down; The vendor starts asking for money; or. This endless cycle makes the vetting process of new edtech tools tedious for coaches and educators everywhere.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. So how can educators engage in professional learning and find time to connect with other educators, when schedules and responsibilities make finding extra time difficult? How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

was preparing to deploy one-to-one Chromebooks a few years ago, the amount of professional development and training needed for educators was overwhelming. In order to make sure educators were getting the professional learning experiences they needed , Douglas and her team went through several steps to create more flexible (and fun) PD.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

They are a 1:1 district who have really begun to hit their stride and push the envelope when it comes to the purposeful use of technology aligned to research-based pedagogy. Since pacing is a pivotal component of both personalized and blended learning, I did another Google search for ways to integrate timers into Google Slides.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 28, 2019

Use Analytics to Quantify Educational Technology’s Effectiveness and Risks. Over the past five years, K–12 technology spending had a compound annual growth rate of about 8.67 If not, it’s time to consider an analytics platform that quantifies and qualifies technology use. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 05/28/2019 - 10:24.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They shared how teachers got better using technology, reached out more for feedback, collaborated more, and improved classroom management. What are your exemplars of effective remote or hybrid teaching and learning, and why? How are you sharing these with colleagues and staff or using them for professional learning and feedback?

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2023

At a time when more than 11,000 edtech tools are on the market and schools are embracing learning technology like never before , there is a stunning lack of research and evidence to support the efficacy of those products. The natural starting point for edtech providers, instead, is pursuing ESSA Level IV certification.

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Hapara

JANUARY 13, 2025

For educators, this simplifies managing assignments and learning materials. Students, including those who are just starting out with 1:1 device use, can focus more on the content than figuring out how to use the technology piece. There is less they need to figure out to manage learning across platforms.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Have you ever stepped into a classroom decked out with technology, but the learning goals for the technology weren’t clear? Edtech has opened up an array of possibilities for instruction and learning. TPACK stands for technological pedagogical content knowledge.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Personalized Learning Aids All Students. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills. Technology impacts instruction in a positive way, the report states. Technology leaders are sometimes met with opposition.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

Draper, the director of innovative learning at Alpine School District in Utah, offered six best practices in technology and instructional coaching Tuesday at CoSN’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. You need to have strong professional learning communities," Draper told the packed audience. "If Limit coaching focus.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

There are plenty of reasons and ways to use edtech with students in the classroom, but what about edtech for teachers? Our recent chat with Monica Burns reminded us not to forget about teachers using technology for themselves. Edtech for teachers bridges the gaps to more collaboration. Tech tools aren’t just for the kids.

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