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. Meanwhile, changing demographics of students in U.S.

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

Computer science is one of the most in-demand fields of the U.S. Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. employers increasingly seek job candidates with skills or a background in computer science. The study of U.S.

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ED Surge

JULY 12, 2022

Today, a collection of more than 500 prominent business, education and nonprofit leaders called on states to update their K-12 curriculum to make computer science a core subject. The effort was led by Code.org, an education nonprofit focused on expanding computer science education. You'd expect everybody to learn it. In the U.S.,

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. Tony Lam, head of mathematics at Marymount Primary School in Hong Kong, recognized the mindset change required to create a student-centered coding experience.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In North Salem Central School District, every student is encouraged to engage with computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS). CT pathways are system-wide K-12 programs supporting equitable participation in computational thinking. This is not necessarily the fault of school districts.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career Starting a career is an exhilarating journey, and in today’s tech-driven world, the technology you choose during your school years can be a foundational step toward your professional tech arsenal. Thus, choosing tech that scales with your growing needs is essential.

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MAY 15, 2023

Wrapping up your school technology for the summer is as complicated as setting it up in September. If you have a school device, a lot of the shutdown steps will be done by the IT folks as they backup, clean, reformat, and maybe re-image your device. Most computers come with a built-in firewall to keep viruses and malware out.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

If you’re a senior in HS looking to continue your tech education, we have a list of the ten best colleges that will help you perfect your skills: 10 Best Colleges in the USA to Study Computer Science. Computer Science is a desirable degree for many students as it has great prospects and is linked to innovation in technology.

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ED Surge

JUNE 14, 2022

Who gets to learn about computer science in school? While a growing number of schools offer some form of computer-science class or after-school program, such offerings are still far more common in well-resourced districts than those that primarily serve underprivileged students, and more boys take them than girls.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 29, 2022

When educators consider the term computational thinking (CT), they often think of math or coding. But if you ask Daniel Fung, vice principal and English teacher at the Sham Tseng Catholic School in Hong Kong, he will tell you computational thinking is an entire pedagogy geared toward teaching lifelong problem-solving skills.

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ED Surge

JULY 5, 2022

In 2015, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust set out to develop a computational thinking (CT) and coding education initiative of world-class standard, based on up-to-date teaching tools and proven pedagogy. This goes beyond simply embedding computational thinking into a curriculum; it’s really about empowerment.

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Career in STEM

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Computer science careers are in high demand, offering lucrative opportunities across the education spectrum. From high school diploma to PhD, there’s something for everyone! Computer science is also a great way to develop high level computational thinking skills needed in the 21 st century. “In >> learn more.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 5, 2022

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2023

At Indian Prairie School District (IPSD), located just west of Chicago, one of the crucial alignment points—a “north star,” if you will—for the district’s 35 schools is its Portrait of a Graduate profile.

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JUNE 9, 2022

With the growing interest in tech comes a call for summer school programs that supersize student enthusiasm for technology. The goal during the after school tech club time is that each student will publish their first ebook–or at least give it a good start. how to download favorite songs onto their computer.

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JUNE 2, 2022

June 4th-8th: Buy a K-8 School License. Usually, you get one desk copy for each grade level included in your school license. What is a school license? As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License. provide an overarching curriculum map for using technology in your school.

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MAY 12, 2022

I posted this a few years ago, skipped the topic with all the craziness of the pandemic, and am updating it this year in articles about how to wrap up your school year.: Wrapping up your school technology for the summer is as complicated as setting it up in September. Here’s a list. Check to be sure yours is active.

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 5, 2022

Robots, game controllers, Internet of Things, and more are ways that computer science interacts with physical objects and not just pixels on a screen. These are ways that teachers can bring more students to more interesting (to the student) to get involved with computer science. VEX Robotics – middle to high school.

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MARCH 23, 2017

Mary Davis, a guest writer for Ask a Tech Teacher, specializes in cloud computing. Here are her thoughts on how cloud computing is transforming today’s education: Cloud computing technology is certainly having its moment these days. With cloud computing, students are able to access the most updated resources.

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STEM Discovery Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Teaching technology is a wonderful and sometimes tricky endeavor. While everything about my favorite subject is fun, in my 20-plus years of teaching computer science in a K-8 school, the one thing that has been the most exciting for me is Coding. And what better time to start than Computer Education Week! Explore Now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 2, 2023

Why is it important to preserve historical school video recordings? Ask a Tech Teacher contributor has some ideas: 3 Effective Ways to Digitize and Preserve School’s Historical Video Recordings Each year, schools manage and process all sorts of documents and data, starting with students’ personal information and ending with events.

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JULY 27, 2020

It’s hard to imagine school is back in a few weeks. I’ve collected a series of back-to-school tips that are suited for in-person or remote learning. Pick those that work for you: Great Back to School Activities. Back to School: A Bundle of Lesson Plans at a Great Price. It’s Time to go Back to School.

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Stem Activities for Kids

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There are so many back to school deals for traditional school supplies that it can be overwhelming to know what to buy when. You may even want to stock up on a gaming computer now and stash it away for the holiday season, which always seems to show up FAST! Dell’s Education Purchase Program. Compare Laptops.

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APRIL 16, 2021

Kathy Schrock , columnist for Discovery Education explains: Augmented reality layers computer-generated enhancements on top of an existing reality to make it more meaningful through the ability to interact with it. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. They are two distinct functions. VR field trips.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Six months out from when it broke the internet, ChatGPT — and its numerous clones and adaptations — have drummed up great interest, and concerns, for teachers, school leaders and districts. They were born into this technology. Students and teachers in schools rich and poor will have access to these tools,” Stamford explains.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The same applies to computer science.

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MAY 16, 2015

The technological advances of the past two decades have changed the world, and education is no exception. But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn. Students who use technology in the classroom perform better, and emerge from their educations better prepared for the challenges of adult life.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

When I started teaching, syncing work between school and home was impossible. There was no way to get it into a student school drive from home. Thanks to cloud computing, that nightmare is over. Cloud Computing in the Educational Sector. We will explore them together in the next section of this article.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As a techie at heart, I envisioned a digital utopia where post-pandemic schools would become fully digitized with students and teachers always remote and online while still preserving the magic of human interaction. The Hype Has Left the Building The tech landscape at my school was far from unique before the pandemic.

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Kid Spark Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As STEM education becomes increasingly vital for students’ success in a rapidly evolving technological world, many elementary and middle schools are looking to incorporate more robust computer science and robotics programs into their curricula.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Role of Mathematics in Education: What Professions You Can Get in the Future Have you ever found yourself pondering the real-world applications of those algebraic formulas or geometric theorems you spent hours trying to decipher in school? High school often focuses on procedural understanding—how to solve problems with well-defined steps.

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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. That’s been changing since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when virtually every school and teacher were thrust into the edtech landscape. So what explains the disconnect? Louis, Missouri.

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MAY 25, 2016

This is a question I get often from teachers: Technology is always an extra layer of work in my classroom. When I first addressed this issue fifteen years ago, it was all about replacing traditional classroom tools with one on a computer. Too many schools just didn’t have that budget. How did such a good idea go so wrong?

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2024

COVID-19 was edtech’s big moment, and while digital tools kept learning going for many families and schools, they also faltered. This way of thinking about technology has been core to many pitches made by edtech providers to schools and, I’d argue, it has outsized influence on how most of us think about edtech.

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ED Surge

JUNE 27, 2023

Justin Reich now teaches digital media at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but his first job was teaching a short wilderness medicine course. He has compiled his thinking on the issue into a new book, “ Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools. ” And Reich has made it a personal goal to share the lesson.

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