ED Surge

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Impossibility of EdTech To my school’s credit, they knew there was a problem. While it’s difficult to determine how much has been spent on Edtech , we do know that investments in education technology companies have nearly quadrupled since the beginning of the pandemic. Edtech has a product that takes care of it for you.

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AUGUST 9, 2022

Here’s EdTech’s take on using classroom tech to elevate remote learning: Classroom tech investments elevate remote learning. Many school districts are enriching their remote learning programs by stocking educators’ physical classrooms with remote- and hybrid-appropriate teaching technology.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s an adaptive app for children ages 2 through 8 that covers early literacy, math, social-emotional learning, creativity and physical activity. Since the app’s launch, Khan Academy has recorded 475 million books read by children, 854 million math lessons and 59 million minutes of physical activity such as singing and dancing.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Envision hosting a home movie night where each friend arrives with a different set of technology relics: laser discs, VHS tapes, Betamax and even physical slides. In the realm of education technology, a similar disarray unfolds without a standardized system for edtech interoperability. Why is implementation worth it?

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ED Surge

JULY 13, 2022

The answer(s) may have implications for designing new edtech tools—and VR technology intended to be used beyond the classroom, too. In this experience, when a Juliet avatar talks to a Romeo avatar, no one else in the physical world witnesses their romance unfold. Does edtech work better as a solo encounter or a group experience?

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

While state- and district-level leaders are investing in technology solutions to help their schools recover and meet students where they are, the problem is that not all edtech products are created equal. School and district leaders should implement professional development and staff retreats that put mental and physical well-being in focus.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 17, 2022

People with physical or cognitive challenges have unique and important qualities that help constitute their identities and contribute to their perspectives. DEI should mean the inclusion of—and the opportunity to succeed for—everyone, including those with various physical or cognitive challenges.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

And the list included an interview with a Nobel prize winner about his research to improve science instruction; a set of reader responses to our coverage of “math wars”; and a look at what’s keeping teachers from embracing edtech. What's Really Getting in the Way of Teachers Embracing Edtech?

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ED Surge

MAY 16, 2024

She’s also director of the Center for Teaching Excellence there, which provides faculty with support for instruction, edtech, course design, classroom management and grading. Terri Hasseler So this kind of absenteeism may not be just not being physically there. We don't want students in the classroom when they're not physically well.

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ED Surge

JUNE 17, 2024

As an assistant professor of edtech, I often think about the implications of AI on teaching and learning, especially as I experiment with implementing various practices and approaches with the pre-service educators I teach. (if AI can do all of this.) Integrating generative AI into education is complex.

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ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2023

Amira is the invention of Amira Learning, a six-year-old edtech company that fuses voice-based artificial intelligence into reading activities, guided by an eponymous AI bot. So it’s helpful if each voice-based edtech company offers every tool these educators might need. Keep going,” Amira says, softly.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

To answer this question, examining the conditions enabling online classes and exploring how EdTech technology can help address educational disparities and teacher shortages in our education system is crucial. So, is the low effectiveness of high-dose tutoring simply due to its online nature?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

virtual preview of locations- -show students what they’ll see before they actually take a physical field trip, say, to the Long Beach Arena. Or use the class Twitter account as a backchannel device, soliciting student feedback on classwork (be sure you are comfortable with the access for your students).

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2022

Some edtech entrepreneurs are eager for Web3 to arrive and change education. In the Eduverse, teacher avatars will teleport around to digital edtech hubs, where they can learn new technology skills to add to their credential chains. At least, in theory. That’s what Saraf, of k20 Educators, says she’s building.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Fast-forward to 2022, and it’s important to ask: Are teachers still pushing today’s version of that TV cart into our online and physical classrooms? Body Paratext There are edtech tools that can help incorporate these strategies even as a video progresses.

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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. Launched in 2011, Goodnotes started as an improvement to physical paper notes — introducing the ability to take handwritten digital notes, search handwritten text and organize everything into a digital library.

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ED Surge

MARCH 28, 2022

So many bright educators love teaching and love kids, but they're physically and emotionally exhausted. The Role of EdTech Providers in a Post-Pandemic K-12 Landscape. We have to use technology to relieve some of that exhaustion.” Recommended resources from Smith. Digital Promise Learner Variability Project.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Mightifier builds a positive school environment by using peer-to-peer feedback to build character, improve social skills, and buttress self-esteem–with a goal of decreasing bullying on the school campus (physical or virtual) and classroom restlessness. Beyond Digital Literacy: How EdTech Fosters Children’s Social-Emotional Development.

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PCS Edventures

MARCH 6, 2025

For example: Physics students can experiment with gravity, friction, and motion in a virtual physics lab, adjusting variables in real time and observing the outcomes. Why It Matters: Provides hands-on experience in STEM subjects without requiring physical lab space. Improves concept retention and understanding of complex topics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

This is an imitation of symposiums, panel discussions that happen in a physical environment. About the author: Ila Mishra is a Content Specialist at WizIQ an EdTech company that offers an LMS and Virtual Classroom platform to businesses and educators. Rest assured, online learning will impact social learning.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 28, 2023

I provide staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. ​ My latest adventures include the launch of Global Maker Day and the #ARVRinEDU community, events, and presentations. I can actually see everybody walking around in my physical space and my 3D objects. It's just insane.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 28, 2024

Prieur: Game-based learning encompasses any game used for an educational purpose, from traditional physical games to those on computers. What administrators say about Prodigy What data privacy considerations should be addressed when adopting new edtech? Around 95 percent of student users only ever use the free version.

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Magic EdTech

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Thus, almost every EdTech company and educational organizations prefer to go with the cloud. Impact of Cloud Computing on EdTech. Connectivity: Cloud computing allows EdTech companies and educational institutes to customize and share their inventory of files, apps, and media (online video classes and lessons) with ease.

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Magic EdTech

MARCH 4, 2021

Thus, almost every EdTech company and educational organizations prefer to go with the cloud. Impact of Cloud Computing on EdTech. Connectivity: Cloud computing allows EdTech companies and educational institutes to customize and share their inventory of files, apps, and media (online video classes and lessons) with ease.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

If not, make this change in the physical environment first. Today’s edtech tools are mostly intuitive to learn, simple to use, and equitably free (especially with education accounts). Look at your classroom layout. Here are suggestions by primary school teacher Chris Andrews (with a picture of a personalized learning classroom ).

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It shapes their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development while setting them on a path to success in both their academic journey and overall life experiences. Sachdeva: With any edtech initiative, there are barriers to access and digital literacy. A solid early education serves as a cornerstone for a child's future.

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ED Surge

JUNE 4, 2024

I make that very clear in my book, and I'm not just saying it because people want to hear it, but it's that human element of it all being in the room helping guide students, keeping them on task, and you need to be physically there to really, truly keep them on task, to forge those human connections. …

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2020

Encourage them to physically, actively participate in the learning process rather than just passively taking in information. 8 EdTech Trends to Watch Out for This 2020. People don’t always retain what they read ; but, most people do retain the concepts they’ve learned when they’ve been an active participant in the learning process.

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CoderZ

APRIL 1, 2024

. – March 28, 2024 – CoderZ , the gamified coding platform that combines instruction for STEM, computer science and career readiness skills, was named the winner in the 2024 EdTech Awards from EdTech Digest Best Coding, Computer Science and Engineering category. Together, we are preparing today’s students for the careers of tomorrow.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2019

Beyond Digital Literacy: How EdTech Fosters Children’s Social-Emotional Development. Emotional Intelligence (EI) — the student’s aptitude for skills related to communicating well and getting along with others. For more on SEL, check out this infographic from Sunburst Safeschools: — published first to TeachHUB. More on SEL.

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Magic EdTech

DECEMBER 20, 2022

AR and VR typically have digital content that produces a physical representation of either real-world experiences or made-up experiences. VR and AR remove physical barriers for students by presenting a scenario to the learner right then and there. How can Immersive Learning Experiences help?

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Magic EdTech

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Magic EdTech practices ensure adhering to the universal design principles guaranteeing accessibility and inclusion for ALL. Magic EdTech uses these ideas when developing digital learning products. Magic EdTech Support for Universal Design for Learning. How Magic EdTech Supports Universal Design Learning.

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Magic EdTech

JANUARY 12, 2021

In a contactless world, schools and teachers should continue to impart learning even in crisis without physical interaction. With the above stated challenges its important that quality in edtech is more proactive and agile and gets transformed from Quality Assurance to Agile based Quality engineering. appeared first on Magic Edtech.

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Magic EdTech

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The need to assess students’ progress individually, grade tests, and stay updated on changing course material and EdTech tools add to teacher burnout. The data collected from edtech tools can paint a clear picture of the classroom. The post Learner Analytics for Informed Teaching Strategies appeared first on Magic EdTech.

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ED Surge

JUNE 22, 2022

Often, if teachers need 10 boxes of pencils, they must physically write the order on a paper form that requires anywhere from three to six signatures before being sent to a central office, and then ultimately to a vendor. School finance workflows are a good place to start.

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Magic EdTech

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

This innovative approach to teaching is, of course, extremely helpful for learners with physical, cognitive, or developmental differences. It also means that individuals with chronic illness or other physical challenges can study when they are at their physical best. Making the Most of the Power of Digital Learning.

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Magic EdTech

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Indeed, universal design principles assist many more people than just those with physical or mental impairments. How Magic EdTech Supports Universal Design Learning. Magic EdTech uses these ideas when developing digital learning products. For example, people who use wheelchairs can operate automatic doors as well as anyone else.

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