ED Surge

MAY 18, 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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OCTOBER 18, 2022

After nearly three years of disruption to learning caused by the pandemic, government funding has enabled many schools to invest in new devices and upgrade their technology infrastructure to accelerate learning and improve the education experience for all students.

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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?

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Edtech is ubiquitous in classrooms today, especially considering that the COVID-19 pandemic did something that previously seemed impossible. It thrust virtually every school into the deep-end of edtech, starting with remote learning. Amid those struggles, the global edtech market has surpassed $100 billion in value.

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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. What was intended to be a fun night of sharing memories on video has devolved into a technology duct-taping project — so much for a party! Why is implementation worth it?

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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

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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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

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

Emerging technologies have the potential to reshape the educational landscape. From the earliest stages, as Pre-K parents search for activities and resources to nurture their child's growth, to K-12 schools adopting technology to improve student outcomes and operational efficiencies, the impact of modern learning tools is undeniable.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here is Part 2 of his discussion on technology’s place in education: Part II Technology is Here to Stay: A Conversation with Teachers. In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators. Purposeful selection of technology tools and platforms has become key.

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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 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

JUNE 26, 2023

In today's fast-paced educational landscape, technology plays an increasingly vital role in supporting student learning. First, it seeks to assist educators and district decision-makers in effectively evaluating and expressing requirements for edtech products that align with robust, research-supported instructional practices.

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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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Cool Cat Teacher

JULY 31, 2022

Education technology has good uses, but as we’ve moved through the pandemic, sometimes it may have been mis-implemented or implemented without teacher PD. Today’s guest, Al Kingsley, has worked with edtech for over thirty years. He shares observations on where education technology is and where it is going in the future.

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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. The appeal of voice technology as a screening tool, a method for playful reading practice and a strategy for offering feedback is clear.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2021

So, in this article, I’m going to share my thoughts and experience about the technologies and solutions that reshape the educational industry and the way we learn in 2020 and beyond. 6 Edtech Trends to Keep an Eye On. The educational field was constantly evolving along with new technologies even before the pandemic.

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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. Technology has vastly disrupted and improved numerous sectors around the world, be it the government and banking, or retail and marketing. Video-assisted Learning. 3D Printing.

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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. The programs expose students to age-appropriate technology and encourage a mastery of computer science, artificial intelligence, automation, STEM and robotics.

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ED Surge

MARCH 25, 2024

In the realm of education, it means breaking down barriers so that educational technologies and data systems can collaborate effectively, ultimately enhancing the educational experience for leaders, staff, specialists, teachers, students and parents. The possibilities are endless now that we have access to this data!

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Not everyone is sold on the idea that virtual reality technology could or should bring higher education into a future of avatars and holograms. As the industry that develops VR grows, it will need workers who are trained in how to build and apply this technology. Virtual reality could also create new career opportunities for students.

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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.” We also have to make sure it meets the technology requirements. We've tried to be strategic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 10, 2022

10 Minute Teacher - Episode 780 Top Tech Tools for Equity and Inclusion Teresa Magpayo Castro - Technology TOSA for the Unified School District of Hacienda La Puente USD. Ricardo Recinos - Technology TOSA in Hacienda La Puente USD and a supervising instructor for John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. Click Here to see Readlee.

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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. It’s less surprising to me now, as a parent of a 3-year-old—their ability to pick up new technology and adapt,” Nathoo says.

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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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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. similar method exists for reading.

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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

MAY 2, 2024

And we also talked with edtech experts to try to better understand this new tool and how it compares to other approaches for using AI in education. Typically these tools can only be accessed as independent entities where a student has to go through a different login for each of these tools,” she added.

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ED Surge

MAY 17, 2022

She plans instruction for four separate grade levels—second through fifth—and two different subject areas—math and ELA—while also deciding which classroom technology is best suited to each day’s lesson. EdSurge: How do you bring the principles of UDL into your classroom—with or without the help of technology? How does she do it?

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ED Surge

AUGUST 9, 2022

The use of education technology continues to increase in classrooms across the country, presenting new opportunities to engage all learners. When you design your lessons based on the UDL framework, you create an accessible learning environment where all of your students have the best chance to learn.” percent to 22.5

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2016

I love hearing a parent’s perspective on technology in their classrooms so I reached out to efriend, Joe Peters for his thoughts. And most of all, technology has invaded the classroom in the form of equipment, tools and video educational lessons. . In most cases, parents have welcomed this new leaning phenomenon known as EdTech.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

However, many young children have limited access to high-quality educational opportunities because of socioeconomic factors and technological barriers. Mahajan shares, “Rocket Learning’s mission is to make quality education and learning accessible to every child from the earliest stage possible.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. But are teachers provided the support to do so?

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