edtech

Jan
09
How will technology define schools?

How will technology define schools?

If we are waiting for some “technology” to come along and redefine schools, we will be either waiting a long
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Dec
16
High tech change

High tech change

Nobody likes change, but the fact is that change is at our doorstep.  Changes in technology are quickly beginning to
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Nov
21
Office of Educational Technology has released a preview of the Ed Tech Rapid Cycle Evaluation (RCE) Coach

Office of Educational Technology has released a preview of the Ed Tech Rapid Cycle Evaluation (RCE) Coach

…a year ago we called for better methods for evaluating educational apps to help states, districts and schools have more
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Oct
18
Using edtech not to measure, but to make students better

Using edtech not to measure, but to make students better

With the Common Core’s emphasis on data-driven instruction there is a misguided focus on using technology to deliver content
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Oct
10
Can edtech make a difference?

Can edtech make a difference?

But regardless of how people are collaborating, creating, and getting excited, there’s one crucial thing to remember … technology makes
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Sep
21
School technology integration challenges

School technology integration challenges

Every year for the past 15 years the New Media Consortium and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) have been
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Sep
13
“Educational technology is now more about pedagogy first and then choosing the appropriate tool(s) for the job.” – Kathy Schrock, USA

“Educational technology is now more about pedagogy first and then choosing the appropriate tool(s) for the job.” – Kathy Schrock, USA

“Educational technology is now more about pedagogy first and then choosing the appropriate tool(s) for the job.” – Kathy Schrock,
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Sep
07
Best Classroom Uses of Technology

Best Classroom Uses of Technology

It is common from time to time for connected colleagues to send me questions that they would like my input
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Sep
06
What the Savviest School Administrators Know About Education Technology | EdSurge News

What the Savviest School Administrators Know About Education Technology | EdSurge News

The past five years have witnessed a preCambrian-like explosion of thousands of edtech products, many of which are “free,” and
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Aug
20
Alan November on the '$1000 Pencil' and Why Edtech Companies Aren’t Pushing the Envelope | EdSurge News

Alan November on the '$1000 Pencil' and Why Edtech Companies Aren’t Pushing the Envelope | EdSurge News

A few weeks back, EdSurge published a podcast interview with education consultant and commentator Alan November, and Director of Secondary
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