eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on 10 back-to-school resources for edtech leaders originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSN Resources on AI offer insight, advice and peer experiences that will guide EdTech leaders in harnessing the power of AI to enhance learning. Explore the Dashboard here.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 27, 2022

When creating your EdTech Integration Plan one of the options that should be discussed and considered is a Day Time Professional Development Program. One of the best ways to build daytime workshop sessions with the understanding that the sessions will help administrators meet their yearly goals.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 27, 2022

When creating your EdTech Integration Plan one of the options that should be discussed and considered is a Day Time Professional Development Program. One of the best ways to build daytime workshop sessions with the understanding that the sessions will help administrators meet their yearly goals. Pre-Workshop Documents and Surveys.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2024

But one longtime edtech expert sees an even better fit for new AI chatbots in education: helping educators design course materials for their students. He calls his system the AI Learning Design Assistant, or ALDA. There’s a push among AI developers to create an AI tutor , and some see that as a key use case for tools like ChatGPT.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2021

A learning management system developed by one of the most high-profile, highly funded and overhyped K-12 education startups has found a new home. Through its training and workshops, the company aims to help customers achieve these outcomes with the personnel and tools they already have in place.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Phil has led the charge for his district to develop and implement Student Data Privacy systems in the State of Illinois and recently presented at ISTELive22 on these protocols and processes. Previously, Phil was the Director of Technology for Gurnee SD 56 in Gurnee, Illinois where he had served for 14 years.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

Their influence can be seen and heard in my writing, presentations, workshops, and work with other schools. Since I had already provided numerous workshops and sessions in the district, the foundation was already set to move forward with this. Add links to your Learning Management System (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, etc.)

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Neo LMS

APRIL 17, 2018

Ensure the basics: Develop an entry-level edtech introductory course to ensure a formal and consistent level of technological understanding across the staff complement. Stay up to date: Many of the teachers will expect you to be bang up-to-date with all emerging edtech trends. You may even find this is one of your most popular courses.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2023

But while that may sound like typical Silicon Valley hype, the education system is taking it seriously. The sudden-seeming pervasiveness of AI has even led to faculty workshop “safe spaces” this summer, where instructors can figure out how to use algorithms. And so far, AI is shaking things up. What Do Educators Want From AI?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The FTC is currently holding a public comment period to determine whether to strengthen COPPA’s privacy protections, and it just concluded a public workshop on Oct. Even more seriously, the FBI has issued a public service announcement regarding the risks of kids’ personal data being improperly or insecurely stored by edtech companies.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

Featuring hundreds of experiential workshops, vendor demos of the latest technology and at least two dozen interactive explorations of hot topics in ed tech, ISTE’s conference will likely influence educators around the world to introduce new technologies into their classrooms. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

At the heart of this evolution lies Educational Technology (EdTech), a powerful enabler that reshapes traditional learning models and encourages real leadership development in the virtual domain. The data-driven approach enhances the adaptive nature of online learning, ensuring educational content adapts to meet the needs of diverse learners.

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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? Here’s a handy guide for anyone in edtech looking to cross the Pacific.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Yet, amidst the seemingly endless sea of EdTech solutions, selecting the right platform is a formidable challenge. EdTech offers personalized learning, real-time feedback, and vast resources for students while empowering teachers to create engaging lessons and tailor instruction. What Are Interactive Learning Platforms?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

During workshops and coaching sessions, I am always asked what advice I have to help teachers and administrators make things as easy as possible while ensuring quality learning is taking place. We can’t discount even the smallest success during these trying times as it is imperative to build people up.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Since generative AI disrupted the growing mix of educational solutions, academic researchers and transparency experts have emphasized t he urgent need for governments to fund systems that independently assess education technology tools for their safety, educational quality and potential to drive equitable student outcomes.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

With Skype for Business set to retire on July 31, many school districts may need a plan for moving to a new videoconferencing system, such as Microsoft Teams.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

We asked 49 edtech executives to look into their crystal balls and share their thoughts about what will happen in 2019. This is a good thing, because it will take motivation from all sides to achieve simpler data connections between systems. School-to-home communications has evolved through three phases. With the next stage, 2.0,

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Given the expanded threat landscape and the open IT environments schools strive for, here are some tips that will sharpen up IT security at your district : SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Sign Up for a Security Workshop. Sign Up for a Security Workshop.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2016

This is the first in a series of articles chronicling how education leaders across the country understand the assumptions built into edtech products. The data below comes from the Ed Leaders workshop at the Austin Tech For Schools Summits. Discovering the right edtech is hard. Assumptions are powerful forces.

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Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

The classic workshop model is not enough anymore because everyone gets the same information regardless of their expertise and prior knowledge. Read more: How edtech supports teacher work-life balance and wellbeing. And here comes the issue: teachers need PD that is adapted to their needs, sustainable, and sustained over time.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2020

MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 education’s top tech hurdles to innovation. We also invite you to come early for our deep-dive workshops on esports, becoming a new CTO, and data privacy practices. We hope you will join us!

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 education’s top tech hurdles to innovation. We also invite you to come early for our deep-dive workshops on esports, becoming a new CTO, and data privacy practices. We hope you will join us!

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Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference Advocacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 education’s top tech hurdles to innovation. We also invite you to come early for our deep-dive workshops on esports, becoming a new CTO, and data privacy practices. We hope you will join us!

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Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference Advocacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 education’s top tech hurdles to innovation. We also invite you to come early for our deep-dive workshops on esports, becoming a new CTO, and data privacy practices. We hope you will join us!

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Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference Advocacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 education’s top tech hurdles to innovation. We also invite you to come early for our deep-dive workshops on esports, becoming a new CTO, and data privacy practices. We hope you will join us!

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Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference Advocacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 education’s top tech hurdles to innovation. We also invite you to come early for our deep-dive workshops on esports, becoming a new CTO, and data privacy practices. We hope you will join us!

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Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference Advocacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 education’s top tech hurdles to innovation. We also invite you to come early for our deep-dive workshops on esports, becoming a new CTO, and data privacy practices. We hope you will join us!

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Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference Advocacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 education’s top tech hurdles to innovation. We also invite you to come early for our deep-dive workshops on esports, becoming a new CTO, and data privacy practices. We hope you will join us!

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Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference Advocacy 150

TeacherCast

JUNE 19, 2019

This year, TeacherCast and ThinkWrite are partnering up to provide FREE Podcasting headsets during my podcasting workshops. Soundtrap , a Spotify company, is the first cloud-based audio recording platform to work across all operating systems, enabling users to co-create music and podcasts anywhere in the world. Soundtrap – Booth 2153.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Hurley took some time to talk with EdTech magazine before the conference. EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 26, 2018. . EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 26, 2018. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! There is no reason to reinvent the wheel.

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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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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 18, 2020

As part of the PBL workshop, teachers designed project sketches. or “How might we prepare students and teachers to practice proper social distancing and safely return to school?” – Provide guidance for student research by sharing a collection of links or resources through your class learning management system (e.g.,

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Online training for teachers is the perfect opportunity to also train them to use edtech and other online tools. In fact, they find much more than tips and tricks online, they find a veritable support system. They solve this by offering PD days, which tend to be long days filled with workshops. Provide opportunities to practice.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 18, 2020

The board also factored in travel restrictions and how school system leaders were gearing up for remote learning. “I CoSN also livestreamed pre-conference workshops from May 12-to 14 that focused on major issues educational technology leaders face, such as cybersecurity, data privacy and equity.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

That means we shouldn’t just use edtech to replace worksheets, run “drill and kill” exercises, or crunch assessment performance numbers. Teachers have access to workshops, in-class coaching, and building-based tech facilitators during the school year.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

In the Putnam County (TN) School System— a rural school district with 23 schools spread across 400 miles—our personalized learning approach has allowed us to reshape education for students on a variety of fronts. Canvas is our learning management system (LMS) and provides a framework for our blended learning environment.

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