ED Surge

APRIL 18, 2022

This will take many forms, from institutions evolving their operations to students optimizing their learning with technology to caregivers connecting directly with their children’s education through edtech services. Data is abundant and the key to today’s edtech solutions Data is critical to unlock the potential of edtech solutions.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the realm of education technology, a similar disarray unfolds without a standardized system for edtech interoperability. Integrating the edtech applications into one language, or standardized format, results in streamlined administrative tasks, enhanced collaboration and a more comprehensive view of student performance and progress.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Importantly, these companies are pursuing equitable access to their products and content, regardless of identity, geography, race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc. They proactively plan for a diverse customer base and do not treat accessibility as an afterthought. Exploring the intersectionality of DEI and Accessibility.

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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

JANUARY 11, 2023

And in the edtech world, normal meant more ed and less tech than in 2020 and 2021. Public and private edtech companies felt the pain of these poor results, announcing more than 8,000 layoffs in an industry that only employs about 100,000 people. It’s a tough time to build or invest in an edtech company. Students across the U.S.

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Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Educational technology , also known as edtech, has emerged as a powerful ally for educators in the classroom offering a range of tools to enhance instructional methods, engage students, and create a dynamic and interactive learning experience for students. Here are some of the best edtech tools to keep in your toolbox.

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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. In 2002, a critical transition occurred when 94 percent of public schools secured always-on broadband connections, granting educators and students increased access to rich media content.

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Educators Technology

JULY 3, 2020

One of the key elements in an effective integration of technology in education is having access to appropriate EdTech resources. This is not easy particularly for teachers who, because of their.read more

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ED Surge

MAY 3, 2023

As a school communications professional trained in digital accessibility, I’ve probably seen hundreds of newsletters like the one forwarded to me — and that’s a problem. I know this because the schools I work with rely on me to ensure their communications are accessible. Accessibility isn’t optional.

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ED Surge

MAY 17, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. During the pandemic, schools became more reliant on tech than ever.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

However, districts often do not have the capacity to effectively evaluate the functional qualities of edtech products, resulting in teachers being frustrated with tools that may not be intuitive or usable vehicles for delivering instruction. Building a Common Language The Teacher Ready framework has been instrumental in this transformation.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JULY 31, 2022

Today’s guest, Al Kingsley, has worked with edtech for over thirty years. You’ll get access to activities, strategies, and tools to improve the four domains of wellness. Episode #788 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast The Future of Edtech Al Kingsley, Thought Leader. Resources in The Future of Edtech episode 788.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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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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Robot Lab

APRIL 3, 2024

The inaugural “Bestie” Awards recognize people and partnerships that improve education technology access and learning across the globe.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

And at least one edtech company is making a similar offer: Instructure, the learning management system provider that runs Canvas, is encouraging its employees to volunteer as substitute teachers for districts. And it created a program to train administrators and non-permanent teachers to use the company’s platform when the teacher is out.

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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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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.” How would you describe your district’s approach to edtech procurement prior to enrolling in this course?

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Virtual reality tools also hypothetically could increase access to higher education by making it more possible to teach students who can’t necessarily make it to a college classroom. So whether the spread of virtual reality edtech worsens or alleviates inequities depends on whether it follows—or breaks with—historical patterns.

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Magic EdTech

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The post Developing Accessible Web Components For A Leading EdTech Company appeared first on Magic EdTech.

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ED Surge

MARCH 25, 2024

The ESAs often provide guidance, training and support to LEAs in selecting, implementing, and integrating edtech products into their educational programs. Without interoperability, data silos emerge, making it difficult for stakeholders to access and use the full range of capabilities offered by different edtech products.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2021

But families wanted their younger kids to have access to age-appropriate classes on the tutoring site, too. Families wanted access to games and content designed for their younger kids. Meeting the Demand Since the start of the pandemic, usage and engagement of the early childhood classes and products has soared, edtech leaders say.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2016

In most cases, parents have welcomed this new leaning phenomenon known as EdTech. Of those parents voicing a positive opinion on EdTech, 64% said they were happy with their child’s school and thought it was doing a good of utilizing technology effectively. . Not all parents are convinced about the benefits of EdTech, however.

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Magic EdTech

MARCH 28, 2023

Did you know that nearly 87 million Europeans face a constant struggle to access basic necessities like using their mobile phones or traveling on public transport? These simple tasks may seem like a no-brainer, but without proper accessibility features, they can be a daily hurdle for many.

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Magic EdTech

OCTOBER 19, 2022

There is a lot of information available about accessibility, its definitions, compliance laws, technical standards, usability requirements, alternative pathways…where do you begin? One place to help you get started is to understand where you are in your accessibility journey. What is the goal for your audit?

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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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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. We must invest in our teachers.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 9, 2022

During these listening sessions, EALA members, including CAST and Digital Promise, facilitated conversations with educators and students currently implementing, and being impacted by, UDL, usability and accessibility features of edtech tools in their classrooms. percent to 22.5 percent, just since last year.

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ED Surge

MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. For Mulcahy, UDL means “making sure that all of the students have an accessible way to learn.”

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Magic EdTech

MARCH 17, 2023

The post Delivered End-to-end Accessible Outcomes appeared first on Magic EdTech.

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Magic EdTech

MARCH 28, 2023

Did you know that nearly 87 million Europeans face a constant struggle to access basic necessities like using their mobile phones or traveling on public transport? These simple tasks may seem like a no-brainer, but without proper accessibility features, they can be a daily hurdle for many.

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Magic EdTech

MARCH 19, 2021

People use the web for everyday activities because of the comfort, convenience, and easy access. Though it is convenient, such a transformation is complicated, especially for people with no web access. Generally, people with disabilities face challenges while accessing the web. Accessibility codes differ from general codes.

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Magic EdTech

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The post Your Accessibility Audit: Unpacking VPATs and ACRs appeared first on Magic EdTech.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

At the site level, she observed many changes to the accessibility of content, with m ore teachers harnessing Canvas to organize their lessons and instruction, realizing that accessibility for students must be 24/7. Technology is providing access and engaging students. Below are some of the changes that took place at her site.

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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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