3 Ways Assistive Technology Supports Students with Disabilities
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Thanks to tools from tech giants such as Microsoft, students with disabilities are flourishing.
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3 Keys to Designing Successful Tech-Enabled Education
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
Classroom technology supports the daily needs of educators and students across the country. As K–12 leaders endeavor to design classrooms to best serve today’s learners, they must leverage technology to ensure that the educational experience is relevant to students’ learning goals and outcomes.
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SCALE-UP Classroom Technology: Supporting The Learning Environment
ViewSonic Education
JANUARY 17, 2019
Despite the dramatic impact technology has had on education, many classroom structures and teaching methods haven’t changed much over the years. SCALE-UP is turning many aspects of the traditional classroom upside-down, including how technology is used. Technology in the SCALE-UP Classroom.
Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli
ViewSonic Education
OCTOBER 6, 2023
For the uninitiated, Smart Classrooms are digitally equipped learning spaces that come tailored with an array of teaching and educational resources, most of which are dependent on some form of digital technology. Given the surge in Smart Classroom technology requirements, the demands on these IT professionals gets ratcheted up ever further.
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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2023
The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Among the services they provide is guidance on assistive technology in schools. What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?
How Technology Can Help Deepen Students’ Learning
EdNews Daily
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Fortunately, technology tools can provide support for each stage. Technology-Supported Surface-Level Learning. Technology for whole group settings, e.g., interactive flat panel displays and presentation software, can engage students by using videos and vivid images to get them curious and excited about a subject.
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AI in Education: 5 Ways it Can Assist Teachers
ViewSonic Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
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. It is fair to say that AI is already present in most classrooms, as it is used within many of the most common software solutions.
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?Anticipating and Addressing Challenges With Technology in Developmental Education
Edsurge
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Colleges and universities in the United States are increasingly integrating technology into developmental education programs, which are designed to bring underprepared students up to college level. Policymakers in Tennessee and Texas, for example, have explicitly encouraged the use of technology in developmental education reform.
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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 13, 2018
Leah, today, we’re going to talk about how to use technology to make science more exciting and more effective. So, Leah, what’s your first idea for using technology to engage kids in science? Is technology a distraction? I always think of giving my students that sandbox time so that they can play a little bit with the software.
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Why Single Sign-On Has Teachers Cheering
Edsurge
DECEMBER 17, 2018
That’s the beauty of ClassLink—it’s technology that makes using other technology easier. For us, SSO has become a learning enabler when sometimes technology can be a learning variable. Can you imagine an edtech tool so supportive and effective teachers cheer when it arrives? Ask plenty of questions.
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161 Two Models for Leveling Up How You Integrate Technology and Teaching
EdNews Daily
AUGUST 14, 2019
A 2019 Common Sense survey found that only four out of every 10 teachers consider the professional development that they received on the use of technology in the classroom to be effective. Reuben Puentedura, founder of the consulting firm Hippasus, and it presents a choice of four levels of technology integration. Substitution.
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5 Technology Workflows Your School Needs
Vizor
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Reading Time: 4 minutes As schools order Chromebooks to include in their curriculums, it’s important that schools are ready to implement new technology workflows. Therefore, in this blog, we are going to review 5 technology workflows your school needs before getting Chromebooks. That’s where this technology workflow comes in.
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Touch-Typing: Rote vs Integrated Learning or Rote and Integrated Learning?
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 29, 2018
James Lovelock currently works for EdAlive Educational Software who are one of the most respected publishers of educational software in Australia and currently oversees the provision of Typing Tournament to various institutions. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Keyboarding 101.
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Classroom Tech Can Drive Student Engagement—But Schools Need to Choose Wisely
Edsurge
OCTOBER 15, 2019
When Logan City School District knocked down most of their aging red brick high school, they remodeled and rebuilt their way to a two-story, technology-infused learning center. Wait, TVs to Support Collaboration? The technology was supposed to let teachers share their screens without being tethered to a desk.
Here’s Why Teachers Adopt New Tech — and Why They Don’t
Edsurge
MAY 29, 2019
I can’t count the number of technological tools that were marketed directly to me during my 14-year teaching career. And the number of education-specific apps, services, and software I actually used consistently? The only time I had to explore technology was during professional development and over the summer.
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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.
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. It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning.
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New Online Platform from Vernier Boosts High School Students’ STEM Learning with Fun, Interactive Investigations and Projects
eSchool News
MARCH 31, 2022
BEAVERTON, Oregon, March 31, 2022 — Leveraging standards-based instructional content and its award-winning technology, Vernier Software & Technology is announcing Vernier Connections , an innovative web-based platform to engage high school students in hands-on STEM learning and exploration.
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Should you Teach Typing? And Does it Work?
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 2, 2018
James Lovelock currently works for EdAlive Educational Software , a respected publisher of educational software in Australia, and oversees the provision of Typing Tournament to various institutions.
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Education Technology
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. One of the primary benefits of education technology in K-12 is its ability to cater to diverse learning styles.
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Beyond the Test: How Have We Learned This Decade?
Edsurge
DECEMBER 31, 2019
This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. The quiz seems deceptively easy: The past decade has seen literally hundreds of technologies and ideas emerge, many aimed at engaging or involving K-12 students and supporting student learning. Betsy Corcoran is co-founder of EdSurge.
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Bloom’s Taxonomy and the implications it has for a digital classroom.
EdTech4Beginners
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
Technology or pedagogy? I would argue that technology is not the tool that makes children creative, instead it is a support. The learning is the priority when planning lessons; the technology is merely a dynamic aid. So can technology support higher order thinking? Image courtesy of helpx.adobe.com.
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It’s late 2015 and we’re still overblocking the Internet
Dangerously Irrelevant
OCTOBER 5, 2015
There are a lot myths out there and even our best technology support personnel may lack understandings of what must be blocked versus what does not. Focusing on superintendents: 5 technology leadership articles from AASA. Our technology messages are important. Administrator mindset and leadership are critical here.
How is Technology Beneficial in the Classroom?
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. How is technology beneficial in the classroom?
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In an Extremely Challenging Year, Innovative STEM Educators Shine to Win 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards
eSchool News
MAY 19, 2021
Each winning high school and college-level educator awarded cash and technology prizes valued at $5,500 for their creative use of data-collection technology. Four of these educators are being honored with the 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards from Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).
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Technology and Capstone Courses
Dr. Shannon Doak
JUNE 7, 2019
In the Guide to Capstone Education from the National Capstone Consortium there are a series of questions posed about technology and the role it should, could or might possibly play in a capstone course. How will technology enhance the structure and requirements of the program? In “How Does Technology Facilitate Learning?
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54 We Are All Teachers Of Literacy
The Web20Classroom
JULY 11, 2016
-Danny Glover At ISTE 2016 I had the pleasure of sitting on a panel, sponsored by Samsung Education , with other educators and industry experts, spending an hour talking about literacy in the age of technology. It’s truly incredible to watch both of them using the technology and its power to learn. Look at my girls.
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60 It’s About the Learning, Not the Technology … Until It Breaks
Graphite Blog
JULY 17, 2015
Providing technical support for a large fleet of devices that travel between school and home is no simple task. Management and support of technology is a lot like managing and caring for people. Technology is much the same. The advantage with technology is that it’s easier to uninstall/reinstall or swap out parts!
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Tom Murray
JUNE 8, 2016
During this step, school leaders across the district should collaborate to inventory what currently exists, from core curriculum and technology support resources, to types of devices already in place. Districts can often be seen purchasing vast amounts of technology based on little to no research or evidence.
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Alma provides complete SIS, Google Classroom integration
eSchool News
JULY 8, 2016
Alma Technologies, Inc. Alma enables administrators to roll out Google Classroom district-wide to streamline their technology infrastructure and data management while supporting the individual needs of all their teachers, students, and parents. has expanded its integration with Google Classroom to include the new Coursework API.
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Using Data to Support Personalized Learning Pathways
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. More important—how do they make sure students are succeeding with this new plan?
64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024
eSchool News
JANUARY 1, 2024
The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. This begs the question: What’s next for education?
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Erasing the Look and Feel of Poverty
Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
The district is working toward this goal through a wide range of bold initiatives, which include offering two years of kindergarten, ending “social promotion,” connecting every student to technology, and putting significant resources into athletic facilities and music programs. “We Connecting Every Student to Personalized Learning.
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Access Your Stuff with Parallels Access
Kathy Schrock
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013
I provide Ed Tech and Assistive Technology support to students with disabilities. Typically they require specialized software that does not have an iPad equivalent. Teachers and students can use Parallels Access to access (!) Flash content on the iPad. This is amazing! Have any other thoughts or ideas?
How Achievement First is Creating an Interoperable Ecosystem
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. It’s a custom piece of software that provides daily lesson resources that create scope, sequence and scaffolding for teachers.
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Spring ISD Selects BenQ Boards for Classrooms
eSchool News
MARCH 4, 2024
“When we invited the entire district to come in and test drive different smart boards, everyone voted nearly unanimously for the BenQ Board,” said Joe Holecek, Spring ISD’s manager of campus technology support. They hit all our needs, from those of our teachers and students to our technology department.
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Migrating to Cloud-Based Online Tool Suites Is a No-Brainer for School Districts
The 21st Century Principal
DECEMBER 18, 2011
Would your school district like to save money and cut down on technology-related and technology support costs? 21st century leadership 21st century solutions cloud applications Cloud Computing Cloud Computing in Education cloud storage Google Apps Googls Apps for Educators technology leadership'
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Confessions and Learnings of an EdTech Enabler
EdTechSandyK
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
I want to explain that students only have access to this folder in this location, and when she moves it, they can''t see it any more, but she''s already lost valuable instructional time, so I quickly exit as she thanks me profusely and declares me to once again be the most amazing technology guru she''s ever met.
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Unlocking Learning: Digital Content for K-12 Education
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.
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Erasing the Look and Feel of Poverty
Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
The district is working toward this goal through a wide range of bold initiatives, which include offering two years of kindergarten, ending “social promotion,” connecting every student to technology, and putting significant resources into athletic facilities and music programs. "This is what education is going to look like.
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120 3 Questions That Still Boggle Educators, Technologists and Researchers
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
That was one of many questions posed at CRESST CON , an annual conference for those working at the intersection of education, technology and research. billion in 2014, but the proportion of total dollars allocated to technology reached only $2.9 Will technology replace human engagement in student learning? billion and $8.7
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How Maker Mindsets Can Be An Easy Fit For Rural Schools
MindShift
MARCH 8, 2017
All of his students were able to build those sensors in class, a project that included putting together hardware and software that could transmit data to the internet. They liked it, too, because they’d never worked hardware and software together. They were just changing code left and right, making it work,” he said.
Back to the future
Learning with 'e's
JANUARY 28, 2012
When a student nurse accessed a programme, the printed record showed me the name of the programme, when it was activated, how long the student remained on the programme, and even what score they achieved in the tests on the software. How can we embed new technology effectively? How will this new technology effect and affect pedagogy?
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Managing and Sharing Your Education Data Effectively
edWeb.net
JANUARY 22, 2021
In addition, there is also logistical data ranging from attendance, whether online or on site, to hardware and software use, school bus routes, lunches, and much more. Throughout her career, Monica has been an evangelist for the adoption of technology as a transformative educational tool.
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72 Global forces
Learning with 'e's
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
OK, so open source software, rival news channels and other fast food chains are now vying for supremacy and Facebook is mopping up many of the other social networks, but you get the idea. In this context, it is perhaps easier to understand how resistance to technological forces comes about. Resistance to New Technology.
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