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Establishing a Research-Based Framework for Edtech Product Quality

ED Surge

Educators face a daunting task of keeping up with rapidly evolving edtech products, identifying the best available applications and effectively implementing them in their classrooms. The ISTE Seal of Alignment product certification program has developed a reputation for identifying excellent edtech products that align with the ISTE Standards.

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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

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In the next few days, thousands of edtech entrepreneurs, investors, educators and policymakers will flood a hotel in San Diego to attend the Mecca of Education Innovation Optimism known as ASU GSV. So now is the perfect time to reflect on the state of edtech. A small but mighty movement was building – and it needed time to grow.

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Align Your Edtech Investments With What Matters Most

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For more information on leveraging edtech to accelerate learning, as well as comparisons between leading tools, see the Accelerate Learning Kits from K-12 Blueprint, or visit Microsoft Education. Hattie noted that this has the greatest influence on student achievement.

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Empowering Educators and Enhancing Product Quality: Unveiling a Powerful Solution to Edtech

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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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The Future of EdTech

Cool Cat Teacher

Today’s guest, Al Kingsley, has worked with edtech for over thirty years. Episode #788 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast The Future of Edtech Al Kingsley, Thought Leader. Resources in The Future of Edtech episode 788. Al Kingsley is CEO of the EdTech company NetSupport and is Chair of a Multi-Academy Trust. That's right.

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Why This Mid-Sized North Carolina District Is Rethinking Its Approach to Edtech Procurement

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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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5 Ways Edtech Enhances Social Studies Lessons

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Before I get into how edtech enhances social studies lessons, let’s ask a foundational question: What the heck is Social Studies ? Here are five ways edtech can kick up your social studies program: Simulations and games. If you don’t teach in the United States, this might be a term you aren’t familiar with.

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