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Fact or Fallacy: What’s the State of Digital Learning in Schools?

EdTech Magazine

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. Fallacy: Social Media Has No Place in the Classroom. educators in a variety of roles.

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Creating Interactive Lessons Through App Smashing

A Principal's Reflections

Most schools are relying on their Learning Management System (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, or Schoology to push out work. For more ideas follow #remotelearning on social media. Technology, if available for your learners, can play a vital role in accomplishing this goal. In this case, less is more.

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Early Edtech Giant PowerSchool Goes Public

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PowerSchool’s journey has gone like this: It was founded in 1997, back in the early days of the web and before smartphones, tablets or social media even existed. She called the pandemic a “seminal moment” for edtech. PowerSchool is one of a string of edtech IPOs this year. Tech giant Apple bought the company in 2001.

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The Great Learning Management System Debate: Featuring Canvas, Schoology and Google Classroom

TeacherCast

Why consider Schoology? Schoology is an LMS that has the visual appeal of a social media application like Facebook, which provides students with a platform they are comfortable in. How does Schoology meet the pedagogy of today? Why would students want to use Schoology? Example ways to use Schoology.

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Popular K-12 Tool Edmodo Shuts Down

Edsurge

It was originally considered a competitor to Schoology and Google Classroom, and it was popular with teachers. Its folding led to some eulogizing on social media platforms like Twitter. That’s just a few weeks away. Started in 2008, Edmodo boasted tens of millions of users. It's so sad!” wrote one educator on Twitter.

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Who Should Truly Have the Power in K-12 Edtech Adoption?

Edsurge

Because teachers typically lack purchasing power, edtech companies often hesitate to target them in marketing efforts. Because teachers typically lack purchasing power, edtech companies often hesitate to target them in marketing efforts. share ideas and learn about technology in their education-focused social media groups.

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STEAM It Up for Struggling Students! 15+ Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

Create a virtual learning space with Edmodo , Schoology , Weebly , Wikis, blogs, or other social media tools. Find plenty of mindmapping and notetaking tools and tips here ! Use graphic organizers! Find plenty of graphic organizer tools and tips here ! Engage parents. Check out my survival tips for engaging parents !

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