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96 edtech predictions for K12 in 2019

eSchool News

As schools are adopting and using more digital tools, they are looking for solutions that not only consolidate functions to reduce the risks of privacy or security failure, avoid confusion among teachers and parents, and also better connect and engage school communities. Carolyn Brown, president and co-founder, Foundations in Learning. •

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How I Took the Dread Out of Grading—and Replaced It With Fun

Edsurge

In Napa, California, business leaders were dissatisfied with the workforce skills their employees were bringing with them out of high school. Our schools use PBL in almost every class in order to immerse students in authentic learning and the mastery of workforce skills. learning outcomes emphasized by the New Tech Network.

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Here Are Three Types of Administrators Who Drive Achievement—and Two Who Don't

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In our partnerships, these leaders carefully select education technology tools that leverage the skill sets that individual teachers and teams are developing rather than add another layer of work to busy teacher days. These leaders react to failure with coaching and reflective data analysis rather than negative consequences.

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4 Important Lessons from 15 Years in EdTech

Gaggle Speaks

Last week, during the 2015 CoSN Annual Conference , I participated in the CoSN Camp FailFest where leaders in education shared professional failures in order to see future successes. Lesson learned #1: Eyeballs are not a business model. Lesson learned #2: Show up prepared, or you are doomed to fail. The list goes on and on.

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How Can the Metaverse Transform Learning?

Edsurge

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments. Did we have failures? Absolutely.

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Engaging Students in Collaborative Research and Writing Through Positive Psychology, Student Wellness, and Generative AI Integration

Faculty Focus

The collaborative process not only demystified research and writing but also empowered students to see these activities as positive, engaging, and enjoyable experiences. Reflecting on this experience, I have identified several key takeaways to carry forward into the new semester of teaching and learning.

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How an R&D Mindset Brought Teachers and School Leaders Closer Than Ever

Edsurge

To us, exactly what teachers decided to focus on was less important than the collaboration and skills they would pick up along the way. Teachers liked the fact that they could dive right in and not worry about success or failure—only learning and creativity. We wanted to emphasize the journey over the destination.

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