ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Last fall, nearly six and a half years after my SMART board was fixed, I started a new job and became a deeper learning coordinator, leading the implementation and creation of an edtech ecosystem for the entire Reynoldsburg school district. They deserved opportunities for engagement in deep, real-world learning.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Accessibility solutions that benefit all learners are built into the applications in Microsoft 365 for Education, including Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint, Minecraft and others. Las Cruces Public Schools is maximizing technology to increase equity and accessibility for all students.

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ED Surge

MAY 2, 2023

At a time when more than 11,000 edtech tools are on the market and schools are embracing learning technology like never before , there is a stunning lack of research and evidence to support the efficacy of those products. Most edtech companies are a long way off from randomized controlled trials — considered the gold standard in research.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

When a school or district decides to cut a check for an edtech product, the end goal isn’t about owning a shiny new piece of hardware or app. And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions? And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions? So what explains the disconnect? Louis, Missouri.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 29, 2021

If a team digging a tunnel in Tennessee discovers unusual soil conditions and attempts an innovative approach to managing those conditions, federal coordination and information management makes it possible for teams in, say, Arkansas and elsewhere around the country to access those lessons learned when they discover similar soil conditions.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2024

Department of Education's YOU Belong in STEM and the National Science Foundation's vision for the STEM Education of the Future underscore a national commitment to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a tech-centric world, ensuring equitable access to opportunities that foster innovation and sustain the economy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future. Common obstacles include limited access to resources or insufficient training on how to utilize available tools efficiently within curricula constraints.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

6 Edtech Trends to Keep an Eye On. Integrating and adopting these 6 edtech technologies will not only make the learning more engaging, interactive, accessible, and effective but reduce the workload for the educators by automating a lot of tasks like grading and verification. 8 EdTech Trends to Watch Out for This 2020.

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ED Surge

APRIL 2, 2025

EdSurge: What types of data do higher education institutions find most difficult to access, and why? Carbonaro: Despite the abundance of student data, higher education institutions face significant challenges in accessing and using it effectively. The first issue is [the existence of] data silos. Privacy concerns also play a role.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 23, 2022

What held me back was a lack of access to technology and a lack of being forced to be innovative with edtech. What held me back was a lack of access to technology and a lack of being forced to be innovative with edtech. John no longer had access to a laptop. I taught in a brick and mortar school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Wally Clipper, has a great run-down on 8 trends you’ll want to watch in 2020: 8 EdTech Trends to Watch Out for This 2020. While EdTech has been helping schools and other educational institutions a lot since it was introduced, its benefits have grown even more this year. Video-assisted Learning.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Navigating this evolving landscape, edtech founders are confronted with many challenges in taking their products to market. Key milestones in education innovation Looking at the innovations in education over the last few decades shows how much the landscape has adapted and changed. Virtual classrooms became the norm.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 9, 2025

They gave their takes on innovating in math and social emotional learning. Its goal was to make access to algebra, a gateway to more advanced math classes, standardized and thus more equitable. Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline? By Daniel Mollenkamp In April, the U.S.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 10, 2022

Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility 00;00;00;04 – 00;00;07;19 John Davis This is the Ten Minute Teacher Podcast with your host Vicki Davis. Extended Episode number 780 – Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility. How do you give them access to what information you're trying to share? Your district.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There was a significant problem in Argentina with access to instruction because of connectivity, which was also endemic to the community I served here in the states. Reliable access was such a problem in Argentina that students did not even bother to attend classes. T4Edtech #edtech.

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ED Surge

APRIL 25, 2022

While edtech isn’t explicitly within her purview, she works hand in hand with the district’s technology department because, as she says, “in this day and age, it's hard to do much without some form of technology in the classroom.” McEllen: Actually, it was our Director of Innovation who found Course of Mind.

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ED Surge

APRIL 4, 2022

As Educational Technology Director for the entire district, Susan Uram is responsible for ensuring that roughly 28,000 students and their teachers have access to the most impactful learning technology available. How would you describe your district’s approach to edtech procurement prior to enrolling in this course?

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ED Surge

JUNE 24, 2024

At the heart of this challenge is understanding how districts approach their edtech procurement decisions. In 2022, the Decision Lab (TDL) , an applied behavioral science research and innovation firm, interviewed and surveyed over 225 edtech decision-makers in K-12 school districts in the United States.

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ED Surge

MAY 17, 2022

I'm always experimenting and finding different edtech tools. So, in this container, I think about which edtech tools are going to help me maximize the lesson. I always go back to, “Okay, what content lesson am I going to pair with my edtech tool so that it's engaging? Vetting For Accessibility. EALA Tech Tool Library.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Another teacher found that utilizing an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that was cloud-based gave her students round-the-clock access to work in their programming class instead of relying on a downloaded file to a school computer. He can be found on Twitter @T4edtech and on his YouTube Channel Transformative Edtech.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As we navigate this new landscape, schools must adopt innovative and practical strategies to support students’ SEL needs, even with limited time and resources. With many schools facing resource constraints, edtech provides scalable and flexible solutions that can be easily integrated into daily routines.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Educators, particularly those entering the field with insufficient training or experience, need immediate access to job-embedded and asynchronous professional development that they can access easily and on their own schedule.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

This episode is a must-listen for educators aiming to harness technology for growth, collaboration, and innovation. Human-Curated Content: Tips for creating and managing your own professional learning hub to access diverse, relevant resources. ” Coach Jeffery also writes the Flipboard Educators Blog on Flipboard.com.

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ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

Before transitioning to EdTech, Levine enjoyed 30 years working in various positions in K-12 and higher ed. Most of your cellular networks—even a lot of your wireless networks—often rely on Qualcomm innovations. This innovative approach has been working for well over 10 years.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As educators, we tend to be on a continuous quest for innovative edtech tools that will enhance the learning experience for students. The objective was to discern how these innovative tools were being seamlessly integrated into daily routines and to ascertain their implications for the future of education.

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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Rather, I emphasize an open and innovative mindset, one that views technology as a means towards creating transformative learning experiences in and out of class. I outlined some of them in the list below and I used the contentious nomenclature '21st century teacher' to denote a teacher who makes innovative use of these digital technologies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2015

His knowledge of and interest in both the EdTech world and the importance of a STEM education highlight the importance of inquiry-based education, DIY cultures and technology for enhanced learning as crucial 21st century activities. Eduporium ‘s Andy Larmand is the newest contributor to Ask a Tech Teacher.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. And if you need a more accurate version, don't hesitate to reach out via email — I'm committed to making my content accessible to all.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2022

You’ll get access to activities, strategies, and tools to improve the four domains of wellness. Edtech Coodinator, Ibeu, Rio de Janerio, Brazil, GEG Leader and Google Innovator. EdTech coordinator at Ibeu, an English Language School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. GEG Leader and Google Innovator. Subscribe to the Show.

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ED Surge

JULY 19, 2023

At a time when school districts are spending money on edtech like never before, it’s perhaps natural that some educators would be skeptical about both the pace and enthusiasm behind it. public schools raise questions about whether curricula and edtech are staying culturally relevant. Who Is Edtech Made for?

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The webinars, sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS) , served as a platform for gaining valuable insights from education leaders, policymakers and edtech product developers. Educator and edtech consultant Rachelle Dené Poth agrees, sharing how she encourages her students to use AI-powered tools in the classroom.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Why has it been a challenge for edtech companies to deliver effective solutions? I believe that personalized learning can democratize education, making high-quality learning experiences accessible to diverse populations. What does it mean to personalize learning?

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JUNE 8, 2024

A well-structured schedule helps maintain the reliability and accessibility of the Genius Bar, making it a dependable resource for the school community. Teachers can assist in developing this schedule, ensuring that it accommodates the availability of student leaders while also meeting the demand for tech support.

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JUNE 3, 2015

He was recently awarded the OETC (Ohio Educational Technology Conference) Technology Innovator of the Year award and received honorable mention in the national DILA awards. His site, morethanatech.com , looks at EdTech from the district administration point of view. He is also lucky enough to have a 3D printer.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Leading university presidents and the American Council on Education were acknowledging the need to innovate and rethink educational credentials. Innovations such as stackable non-degree credentials as an on-ramp and low-cost MOOC-based degrees from top universities are likely to only grow access to post-baccalaureate education.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2023

Oftentimes, when it comes to technology and new innovations, folks move to a “good” or “bad” binary. An On-Demand Editor Additionally, many students use ChatGPT as an editor — a free alternative to existing edtech tools like Grammarly. This is “good,” while this is “bad.”

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JUNE 1, 2021

Last year was a boom year for edtech web tools. Is it easy to access ? You can take speed quizzes, practice keyboarding with a wide variety of lists, quickly access keyboarding games, and tie typing practice into core classroom learning with word lists for geography, Marzano Science, Dolch Words, and more. Is it easy to use ?

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