Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Since the days of writing on wooden shingles with charcoal in one-room school houses, an increasing array of objects – pencils, paper, scissors, paste, books, and microscopes, to name a few – have been routinely used in classrooms to help students deepen understanding and record and communicate what they learned.

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 15, 2017

When I think about personalized learning I see two faces- my own girls. When I think of personalized learning, I see my girls and what it could have done for them to make them feel like more confident learners. I was asked to be a part of this pilot as technology support.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

I especially appreciated the following quote, “On his blog, Gorman shares what he has learned with a focus on how tech enables project-based learning.” Learn more at the conference master classes page. Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards. “We

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

When technology fails in the classroom, it takes away from valuable instructional time and hinders student learning. Lincoln and Nancy Greene, a technology support specialist in the district, discussed Chula Vista’s journey in a session at the Spring CUE 2018 conference.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 6, 2021

During an edLeader Panel , sponsored by CatchOn, An ENA Affiliate , Eric Butash, Director of Education Technology and Data Integration for the district, discussed how they used data analytics to build their personalized student learning pathways. First, the district built a data governance team. About the Moderator.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While AI has a clear role in assisting students with their learning, it can also be extremely advantageous for teachers too. In fact, AI technology can be used to adapt lessons to students’ needs, continually providing an ideal learning environment, enhancing communication, and optimizing the lesson creation process.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Quality Is Key Educators seek engaging, hands-on, interactive content that allows students to participate fully and think critically throughout the learning process. E-textbooks: A Personalized Learning Experience or a Digital Distraction? Teaching in a Digital Age: How Educators Use Technology to Improve Student Learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

From IBM’s test scoring machines in the 1930s to the Speak & Spells of the 70s, innovators and educators have been trying to improve education with technology for decades. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

EdSurge: How is math instruction evolving, and how does technology support this? It’s really helped my students make fewer mistakes and learn the process. But if you jump in and realize the advantages, you will find yourself quickly learning how to use it. Wood: It’s been changing for a while.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools. However, this push to digitize doesn’t just involve remote learning technologies, but also tools for in-person learning. These touchscreens help bring learning alive, off the page and into the actual world.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Some districts are using fully remote learning models to start, some are opting for hybrid models, while others are implementing new safety protocols to begin in-person learning. Eighty-four percent said they felt “very” or “completely” prepared to support their child with doing schoolwork at home.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Student support technology supports students’ academic performance. One common form of student support technology provides round-the-clock remote access to academic tutors. Technology is often seen as a way to provide students with more personalized learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2016

But that’s not what technology is about. Technology supports a curriculum. It scaffolds learning, making it blended, normative, rigorous, and granular. The metric for measuring technology skills isn’t a rubric with a list of skills (i.e., You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Census , 90 percent of American households have a broadband internet subscription, and 95 percent have a computer–but that doesn’t mean kids are learning to use these tech tools as they should. Technology has changed education for everyone involved. According to the U.S. For that, they need access to tech in the classroom.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

In a formal sense, distance learning has been a familiar concept since at least 1837, when Sir Isaac Pitman began teaching his shorthand system using typed instruction cards mailed through the universal Penny Postal service to his students across England. We have come a long way.

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 8, 2020

Photo by Steve Wheeler I'm currently writing several short online courses for educators, and I've just published the second module in my online series about digital learning. I've written about digital literacies in previous publications, because I consider them vital for the success of any technology supported learning ventures.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Those principles include: Intentional Leadership: School leaders championing a coherent and collaborative strategy that ensures digital technologies serve effective pedagogy to raise achievement for all students.?. ? The district has also created five positions for Cluster-based Education Technology Specialists (ETS).

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 29, 2024

Educational technology is advancing with each passing day and is not limited to schools and higher education institutions. Educational technology is rapidly evolving, extending beyond traditional classrooms to revolutionize learning across industries and age groups. Table of Contents: I.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology is not without its pitfalls–and equity is a big issue Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover The Impact of Technology on Education While technology has revolutionized K-12 education, its integration has not been without challenges.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Using what it learned from the strings program, the district decided to offer courses for free — with the help of its Race to the Top grant. Supporting Students from Day One. Instead, teachers, aided by learning software, determine students’ strengths and weaknesses and tailor activities toward them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Technology is a great tool–but what specific tech aids in student learning? From interactive apps to online platforms, edtech tools cater to diverse learning styles and enhance educational experiences. What technology helps students learn? How does technology help students learn?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: When used with fidelity, edtech is extremely beneficial in classrooms Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology enhances classroom learning by providing interactive tools that engage students.

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 16, 2020

Image from pxfuel I'm pleased to announce the launch of module number 4 in my Digital Learning series on the new ZilLearn platform. I designed the series with teachers in mind, especially those who have been compelled by the recent crisis to migrate all of their teaching to online and technology supported education.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Around 5,600 MNPS staff members are responsible for six to 12 families each and could help refer families to counselors and social workers if needed, or arrange food supplies and technology supports. Back to School Nights, whether in-person or virtual, can be promoted as moments to honor parents, staff and students.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2017

Baked-In Innovation Schools are staffed with operations, logistics and technology teams that enable teaching and learning staff to focus on curriculum development and delivery, assessment, and professional learning. The network also piloted and uses Cortex, a next-generation learning platform developed by InnovateEDU.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Using what it learned from the strings program, the district decided to offer courses for free — with the help of its Race to the Top grant. Supporting Students from Day One. "That’s Instead, teachers, aided by learning software, determine students’ strengths and weaknesses and tailor activities toward them.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Throughout the two days, the conversations attempted to cover a range of topics, from assessment in informal learning environments to the effectiveness of games in promoting learning outcomes. To improve student learning and success, schools need innovative solutions that can scale. Here’s what they talked about.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2015

A new proposal out of Georgia is betting it is, and supporters hope schools will implement it soon. In a typical Georgia school, kids like Sean Prisk would have to abide by a kind of classroom speed limit, forced to learn at the same pace as others his age. But no one stopped this Henry County seventh-grader when he stomped on the gas.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education, especially in smaller and remote school districts. Links to Local Learning. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Context matters, especially when it comes to classroom learning. Those "old school" lessons haven’t necessarily been pedagogically groundbreaking, but they've helped restore some balance to the overall learning experience in my classroom.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. Moreover, edtech facilitates greater collaboration and communication.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Innovative educators know how to move technology from being viewed as a weapon of mass distraction to being used as a tool of engagement, but this isn’t intuitive for everyone. Tech is a powerful teaching and learning tool that has the ability to transform education. Not sure how to begin?

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2015

As the public education system evolves toward supporting students’ personalized needs, online learning tools have emerged that allow teachers to customize instruction. Every student is unique and learns differently. Often the tools available either meet some of the teachers’ needs or are prohibitively expensive.

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Learning with 'e's

JUNE 22, 2015

The video below is the result of that interview, in which I answer questions such as: what emerging technology trends have the greatest potential for learning? What tips you you have for people wanting to invest in emerging technology? Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's. Unported License. Unported License.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

It is important to note that capstone courses intrinsically vary from school to school, however, capstone as an inquiry-based process or one that is driven by student passions often rely on or use technology as a part of planning, design, and implementation. In “How Does Technology Facilitate Learning? Education.com,” n.d.)

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