Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

It’s a bit different than a classroom teacher. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. Which brings me to the gist of this article: Teacher Appreciation Week, the first full week in May, this year, May 6-10, 2024.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

15, 2021— ParentSquare , the award-winning unified school-home communications platform for K-12 education, has been named a vendor partner by the Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program (ILTPP). About the Illinois Learning Technology Purchase Program. Santa Barbara, CA — Dec.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

The survey asked educators who either manage or use technology about the use and benefits of education technology in their schools. Educators were asked about the challenges they encounter and whether more funding or training or another support would improve the effectiveness of education technology.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology helps expand teachers’ ability to engage students Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom significantly aids teachers by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing lesson delivery, and improving student engagement.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Imagine a world in which a teacher begins the school year with a comprehensive personal profile of each student in her class—a report that incorporates insights on academic performance, social-emotional development, behavior, attendance and a host of related data. Take, for example, spatial skills.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

With the time it takes to score and give feedback on student work deterring many writing teachers from assigning lengthier writing tasks, and with the long turnaround time most students wait to receive grades and feedback, there is significant timesaving and learning potential in an AI helping grade student work. Figure 1: Teacher v.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In my role as a technology specialist — or tech coach — at an elementary school, I support teachers of students in pre-K through second grade and I often hear comments like these. I had so much I wanted to accomplish but I couldn’t get to the part I was most excited about: using technology to amplify learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

When Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) refurbished a block of classrooms recently, it installed wireless screen mirroring technology in every room. We literally threw out our teachers’ desks,” says Damon Cooper, an English teacher and the director of teaching and learning at CCGS, in New South Wales. And it just works.”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

However, Davis discovered new constants when he moved out of the classroom and into his current role as instructional technology coach at Downey Unified School District in California. Over and over, he saw teachers resisting technology adoption because they didn’t want to look foolish trying something new in front of students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

This is Rowan-Salisbury’s “edtech playground,” where teachers can try out the latest technology, offer feedback to district leaders and determine whether the products would be a good fit for their classrooms. “In Instead, teachers get an open space that allows for thinking creatively and purposefully about the products.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

“I was the poster-child for anti-technology in my district,” says Willie Maddux, an 8th grade World History teacher at Prescott South Middle School in Cookeville, Tenn. The thought of using technology used to leave him, “worried about student engagement because we talk a lot. I didn’t want to lose them.".

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Generative AI can be a driving force in democratizing access to high-quality education. At last year’s Education World Forum, discussion centered around this very idea. One leading education minister shared, “ We don’t have enough qualified teachers for all of our students and aren’t likely to in the near future.

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Edsurge

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. The introduction of generative AI into society shines a bright spotlight on these educators.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education , a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced it has agreed to acquire DreamBox Learning® , a PK-12 education technology provider serving more than 6 million students and 600,000 educators nationwide.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

To get my students to a point where they are able to choose strategies independently and problem-solve with autonomy, I have to intentionally engineer the learning environment to promote autonomous decision-making.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Where do you hope education technology will go in 2017? My friends at EdSurge asked me to speculate on where education technology can go in 2017, drawing on inspiration from Dr. Seuss and “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” Polls continue to show that the public has high levels of confidence and trust in teachers.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2015

Educators, developers, and startups are urged to take notice of the biggest education gaps. The Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) has released a new guide for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs in the ed-tech space, written with help from educators, researchers, and others in the industry.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

As an Education Technology Specialist at one of Colorado’s fastest-growing districts, District 49, I was tasked 5 years ago with the responsibility to ensure our district complied with federal and student data privacy laws. Department of Education says “when possible.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Through the collaboration, Los Angeles Unified educators can access ClassVR’s vast Eduverse library — housing hundreds of thousands of virtual reality and augmented reality resources — allowing teachers to create captivating, interactive lessons that engage students on a deeper level.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology tools help students develop critical workforce know-how Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning Technology tools have become indispensable in K-12 teaching and learning, revolutionizing educational landscapes.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

Tools, such as AI-powered writing assistants and language-analysis platforms, offer real-time feedback and aim to empower students to engage in self-directed learning and refine their writing and editing skills. The AI can read for tone and readability in ways I could never hope to do in my limited time as a teacher.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

To be prepared for that reality, they need to learn about it now. Several organizations have developed free instructional resources to assist teachers with this task. These materials can be especially helpful for educators who are beginning to learn about AI and may not yet feel prepared to teach it.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Spending on education technology in the US now exceeds $13B. Studies show that information and computer-assisted learning boosts academic achievement, improves learner engagement and reduces teacher burden by shaving time off the day. But not all edtech is equally effective. But not all edtech is equally effective.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2023

AI-driven tools may signal the integration of technology into learning in profound ways; however, the long trajectory of edtech has not yet changed the fundamental organizing structure between teacher and student. The teachers needed to help students interpret and apply the feedback and provide more holistic feedback.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The lasting impact of the pandemic has become clearer as students and educators returned to the classroom this year. Teacher shortages and burnout have risen considerably. Holding learning technologies accountable. Therefore, education leaders must hold technology solutions to the highest standards of efficacy.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

How does the community of PLI teachers foster these changes? Teachers Can More Effectively Collaborate With One Another When it started in 2016, many teachers saw the Personalized Learning Initiative as just one more initiative. What exactly is happening in these classrooms?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

These one-time gifts from billionaires and multinational corporations are welcomed by most schools, but they are not enough to close gaps in access to learning technologies nor ultimately a sustainable financing solution for technology infrastructure. Or their latest crop of teachers needs training?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: When implemented well, education technology helps achievement Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Technology has become an essential tool in modern education, transforming both teaching and learning processes.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Add the time required for all the other parts of the job—lesson planning, providing students extra support, grading, and parent and staff meetings—and teachers can expect to put in a 12- to 16-hour workday. Recent advancements in data analytics and artificial intelligence, however, may help teachers gain back some of those hours.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Discovery Education this month acquired DreamBox Learning , a PK-12 education technology provider serving more than 6 million students and 600,000 educators nationwide. Carnegie Learning has one of the largest teams of certified teachers as tutors in the nation, partnering with school districts across the U.S.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

“Teaching online requires a real shift in thinking about your role as a teacher, from having students who are a captive audience to trying to teach students who are scattered in time and place, and distractions,” Rice says. Middle school teachers often must focus on combating student distraction and loss of focus.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Technology offers practical solutions for this age-old challenge, enabling teachers to create flexible learning environments that adapt to individual student requirements. Students arrive in classrooms with different backgrounds, abilities, interests, and ways of learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2020

Learning environments for K-12 students will shift online, leaving educators wondering how to conduct virtual lessons while keeping students engaged. Over 4,000 educators are already enrolled in the online Udemy course, which will be free during the book launch August 10-12th. “As

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

They told the board in the high-poverty district in Chicago’s south suburbs that the project would “future-proof the classroom” and “catapult Dolton into the next generation of learning technology.” We’re doing hybrid learning,” the staffer responded. A couple of members balked. What’s this all about?”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The American Rescue Plan requires local education agencies (LEAs) to spend at least 20 percent of federal funding on evidence-based initiatives to mitigate the issue. In response, districts are deploying a multi-pronged approach to learning recovery. When asked about the lack of teacher support, many respondents (40.4

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Personalized learning technologies can, ironically, make the learning experience less personal, less human. Despite my criticisms and sour experiences , I don’t believe that all education technology is bad. Does the technology help to minimize complexity? The SAMR Model.

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