EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Growing up is hard enough, but kids today live with the added pressure of social media and the aftermath of a global pandemic. “We are seeing an increase in mental health challenges among our younger students, starting in elementary school. We are also seeing an increase in the number of students exhibiting signs of depression and anxiety compared to past years,” says Priti Avantsa, coordinator of mental health and social work services for Fort Bend Independent School District in Texas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. Now, I teach grad school classes online to practicing teachers and want to see if those questions are the same. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ?

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Part IV: Thinking About Thinking This is part four of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “I used to think…Now, I think…” routine. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In education circles, it’s popular to rail against testing, especially timed exams. Tests are stressful and not the best way to measure knowledge, wrote Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in a Sept. 20, 2023 New York Times essay. “You wouldn’t want a surgeon who rushes through a craniectomy, or an accountant who dashes through your taxes.

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This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Learning is a deeply personal journey and tailoring it to individual needs and preferences is essential for fostering meaningful and effective education. Personalized learning increases engagement and helps learners develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. It all begins with understanding the learner's interests, something I dive deeply into in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If parents don’t value tech, students won’t. If parents are confused by what you teach, they will pass that on to their children. Be open to parents. Answer their questions. Never EVER leave them feeling intimidated. Let them know that lots of people feel exactly as they do. A great solution I’ve had a lot of success with: Have a parent class.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models. Time and control are powerful enforcers of the status quo.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The post Digital Promise Launches FutureLab to Investigate Transformative Approaches to Teaching and Learning appeared first on Digital Promise.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

As I work with leaders across the globe, I am always careful with my words. There are rarely absolutes when it comes to educational leadership and ushering in meaningful change. The best course of action depends on the situation and context, which is rarely the same for different administrators. However, I am direct when it comes to what can be controlled.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter WORD Force: A Literacy Adventure i s an excellent tool to help improve reading. These fun, free reading games give students the foundational reading skills they need in a fun, engaging practice that you can use as an enrichment or alongside your current reading program.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

At Cisco Live 2023 in June, Liz Centoni, chief strategy officer and general manager of applications at Cisco, proclaimed hybrid cloud and multicloud the best approach for institutions operating today. But just what do IT leaders mean when they refer to hybrid cloud and why are they singing its praises? Many leading IT companies define hybrid cloud similarly.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Part I: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group In the ever-evolving education landscape, one of the most pressing challenges teachers face is striking the right balance between time efficiency and ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all students. As educators embrace innovative technology-enhanced instructional models , they often grapple with letting go of the time-saving practices inherent in the traditional teacher-led, teacher-paced whole group approach to instruction.

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Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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Ditch That Textbook

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Post sponsored by Figma We learned quickly how to use online whiteboards during remote teaching and many of us now even have interactive displays in our classrooms. But how does that translate to face to face learning? And how do we make the most of new technology like interactive displays in our classrooms? Enter FigJam, an online collaborative […] The post How to use FigJam in the classroom: 20 ideas + templates appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Reflecting on my days as a student, I recall how the subject matter was the primary focus in every class. Whether delivered through lectures in college, direct instruction during K-12 education, or occasionally gleaned from textbooks and encyclopedias, it permeated every aspect of learning. Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that information, in the form of content, held a central role in all my classes.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The post Proudly Announcing the 2023 Cohort of HP Teaching Fellows appeared first on Digital Promise.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Cloud storage solutions have emerged as essential tools for K–12 schools, enabling them to securely store and access a wealth of digital resources. Still, the efficiency and effectiveness of transmitting data to cloud storage hinges on a strong and reliable network connection. To address this, some school districts are shifting from traditional VPN methods to software-defined WAN, a robust solution with benefits for schools that include scalability, security and speed.

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Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions

The "new normal" is now a little less new, a little more normal. Does that mean your current LMS strategy is in need of a refresh? Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Reliable internet sources are the same as those you would search for in the library. You want: primary sources unbiased sources sources with the background and training to understand the topic Young students have difficulty understanding these rules. They have barely learned about ‘primary sources’ and have no idea how to select unbiased ones.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Who decided that grading and assessment should be the exclusive responsibility of teachers? Why do we sideline students when it comes to assessment? Self-assessment is a powerful strategy that encourages students to become more invested in their learning journeys. It is a process where students evaluate their work, reflecting on what they’ve learned, how well they’ve understood complex concepts, how much progress they’ve made toward mastering key skills, and where they may need

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Ditch That Textbook

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Image created with MidjourneyI can't tell you how much of my life I've wasted fishing for images on Google Images. You know what I mean, right? Fishing for images?You get an idea in your mind of the kind of image you'd like to use. Then you start fishing. putting your fishing line in the waters […] The post AI image generators: 10 tools, 10 classroom uses appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Education Elements

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Polarization of Education: As consultants at Education Elements, my teammates and I have the incredible opportunity to support districts around the country as they solve some of their toughest challenges. These challenges range from “How do we change our practices to increase students’ agency over their own learning?” to “How do we use quantitative and qualitative data to determine our priority areas over the next five years?

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Leaders from Verizon Innovative Learning Schools’ newest cohort share best practices from their recent rollout events.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

There is no denying that while mobile computing devices — Chromebooks, tablets, digital whiteboards, document cameras, e-readers, wearables and virtual reality headsets — can be effective educational tools, they also come with physical security and cybersecurity risks. Physically, schools must contend with loss, theft, damage, compatibility problems and battery issues.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Before teaching students Photoshop (or GIMP), acclimate them to photo editing with a program they are likely comfortable with: MS Word. For basic image editing, Word’s pallet of tools do a pretty good job ( Note: Depending upon your version of Word, some of these tools may not be available; adapt to your version ): Open a blank document in MS Word.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Julie York, a computer science and media teacher at South Portland High School in Maine, was scouring the internet for discussion tools for her class when she found TeachFX. An AI tool that takes recorded audio from a classroom and turns it into data about who talked and for how long, it seemed like a cool way for York to discuss issues of data privacy, consent and bias with her students.

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Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf

Apple empowers educators and students by design. Whether using Macs, iPads, or Apple TV, Apple devices encourage creativity and can simplify teaching with apps to make the classroom more flexible, collaborative and personalized for each student. To unleash the full potential of the technology and create the best learning environment, you need to understand the tools and resources available, and develop an education-focused, comprehensive plan, from equipment purchase to deployment, management an

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Ditch That Textbook

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This post is written by Stephanie DeMichele. Stephanie helps people learn things. She brings both humor and empathy to her presentations, connecting and building relationships with her audience through storytelling and conversation. More importantly, she infuses excitement and engagement to empower and inspire educators to grow, to innovate, and to overcome their edtech fears when […] The post 5 tips for successful ChatGPT-generated lesson plans appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.

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Education Elements

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As students and districts around the country begin the new school year, we are excited to share an inspiring story of how the School District of Newberry County, South Carolina, in partnership with Education Elements, is launching this school year with a powerful new Strategic Plan. There are two key lessons worth sharing which helped drive purposeful change and set a course for a clear and coherent journey ahead.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Digital Promise has designed learning pathways to explicitly connect classroom learning to attributes districts identified through Portrait of Graduate

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

K–12 schools are collecting and storing more data than ever, thanks in large part to an increase in educational technology. However, because of budget and expertise limitations in their IT departments, most schools are still storing data in on-premises data centers in some capacity, if not exclusively. There are many considerations when transitioning to a modern data storage solution like the cloud.

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This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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