Download or read book Better Edtech Buying for Educators written by Iste Staff and published by International Society for Technology in Education. This book was released on 2022-08-26 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on interviews with experts in the field, this booklet offers real-world examples of how educators can become active players in the procurement decision-making process. Frontline educators have a unique and invaluable perspective on adoption of edtech solutions that no other stakeholders have. They know what learning goals are difficult to achieve, have “on-the-ground” knowledge of what is age- and task-appropriate and know what tools students are more or less likely to use. Educators also have their own requirements for edtech solutions, for example, ease of use and accessible data to help them make informed decisions. However, too often, educators are left out of the evaluation and purchasing process that occurs at the district level. And even when they are involved, educators might not know what questions to ask or may not feel empowered to raise issues or point out potential problems. To take on a greater role in edtech decision-making, educators need to better understand the process and become more informed about the options available. That’s where this guide comes in. Topics include: • Supporting educators as critical consumers to help their school or district make informed decisions. • Alignment with learning and teaching goals, with emphasis on solving real problems for students and teachers. • Implementation and ongoing support to ensure that edtech solutions work in the classroom and that teachers feel supported in implementing them. • Data interoperability and student privacy. • Research and evidence that demonstrates a product’s potential. This guide highlights ways educators can contribute to their district’s purchasing and identifies key areas where educator insight can help others become more informed, critical consumers of edtech.

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Download or read book Edtech for the K 12 Classroom written by ISTE. and published by International Society for Technology in Education. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compilation of thought-provoking ISTE articles illustrates how infusing technology can empower learners and inspire meaningful learning experiences in the classroom and beyond. Edtech can take many forms in K-12 education, not all of which result in learning experiences that prepare students to be future innovators and problem-solvers. Similarly, educators aren’t always provided with training or given the opportunity to maximize technology to its full potential. Without a road map or chance to see the tool in action, it can be difficult to know how best to implement it. Edtech for the K-12 Classroom is designed to empower current and future teachers to use technology effectively in their classrooms and schools. In this second edition, educators share their stories along with powerful tips for leveraging edtech meaningfully by connecting the ISTE Standards, a road map for transforming education with technology. The articles in this edition explore research-based approaches to teaching with technology, considerations for ensuring equity and inclusion, emerging technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI), and more. Included in the second edition: • Examples for aligning lessons to the ISTE Standards to empower learners to be effective communicators, computational thinkers, innovative designers, global collaborators and digital citizens. • Digital resources – including videos, infographics and templates — for deeper learning. • Stories and tips from educators providing guidance on integrating technology, with suggestions for specific grade levels and subject areas. • Discussion questions to guide conversations about meaningful technology integration. Educators should never feel they must go it alone. This connects the reader to a community of passionate educators who offer lessons learned and guidance on the transformative power of technology for education. Audience: Students in teacher education programs and teacher educators

Download or read book EdTech Essentials written by Monica Burns and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2021-08-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible, practical guide to incorporating the 10 essential EdTech skills and strategies in every learning setting. In a world awash in technology, what EdTech skills and strategies should educators focus on to ensure they are making the best use of online spaces for classroom learning? How can they navigate through the overwhelming number of options in digital tools and spaces? How can they guide students in learning best practices? EdTech consultant Monica Burns answers these and other questions in this powerful and reader-friendly guide to incorporating EdTech across all grade levels and subject areas, and in both distance-learning and face-to-face environments. Readers will gain practical advice on * Navigating online spaces, * Curating resources, * Introducing opportunities for exploring the world, * Developing collaboration structures, * Providing time and space to create learning products, * Assessing students, * Creating opportunities for sharing, * Connecting student work to relevant audiences, * Developing transferable skills, and * Planning for tech-rich learning experiences. Each chapter explains why the skill or strategy is essential, including supporting research, classroom examples, guiding questions for planning and reflection, and suggested websites and digital tools for classroom use. The book also includes access to downloadable forms to help you set goals, assess your progress, and build your EdTech tool belt. Timely, accessible, and informed by the author's experience and expertise, EdTech Essentials is a must-read for educators who want proven ways to prepare their students to be productive, responsible users of technology both within and outside the classroom.

Download or read book The Next Right Step written by Eva Brown and published by . This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational technology (or EdTech) is transforming K-12 education, and teachers seeking a career change are taking notice. Today, more teachers than ever are considering a move from the classroom to a career in EdTech. Despite their qualifications and experience, however, many aren't sure where to begin. As Eva Brown successfully moved from classroom teaching to the corporate world-first to large educational publishers and then to a rising EdTech startup-she charted her own course. Since then, she has advised many other teachers on their own career paths. In The Next Right Step: From Teaching to EdTech, she offers the lessons of her experience to help you navigate your own career transition. Along the way, she answers such questions as: What are the pros and cons of working in EdTech? What positions should I consider? How will my classroom experience translate to the corporate world? How can I grow professionally (and build my resume) right where I am? How should I prepare for the interview? Eva Brown's years of experience, practical advice, and relatable style make this book the ultimate guide for any educator seeking to break into EdTech. You can do it!

Download or read book Educational Duct Tape written by Jake Miller and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give your students the best learning experience without spending your nights and weekend learning every new edtech tool! Would you rather attend a boring staff meeting than try to figure out which educational technology tools to use in your classroom? Do you worry that your students will tease you mercilessly if you choose the wrong app? Do you think it would be easier to ignore the ridiculous number of edtech options, print some worksheets, and binge a Netflix show? In Educational Duct Tape, classroom teacher and edtech expert Jake Miller equips you to overcome the paradox of choice and select the right edtech tools for your classroom so you can start using them tomorrow! Forget the headaches that come with overcomplicated instructions. In this book, as with his popular #EduDuctTape Podcast, Jake offers anecdote-induced laughter and explanations that actually make sense. This book features comparisons of tools for formative assessment, student self-assessment, student blogging, screencasting, audio projects, video creation, student-paced coursework, and lesson delivery, as well as animation apps, infographic and visual design tools, and more! This book is for you if . . . You want to integrate edtech like a boss but aren't sure where to start. You want to choose the right technology tools for your style, your curriculum, and your students. You want to empower your students as learners, creators, and thinkers. You're tired of boring books for teachers! Feeling frustrated or confused by edtech? Grab your Educational Duct Tape! "You'll fly through this book and enjoy the journey. And you'll be a better educator because of it." -Matt Miller, author, Ditch That Textbook "Inside this book, you will find great tips, fantastic edtech tools, powerful instructional strategies, and a whole heap of quirky humor! Buy this book. (You can thank me later.)" -Kasey Bell, author, podcaster, and international speaker at ShakeUpLearning.com "This should be on the desk of every teacher! It will serve as an incredible resource that you will go back to over and over again! Buy this for yourself and every teacher you know!" -Holly Clark, author, blogger, and speaker

Download or read book The EdTech Advocate s Guide to Leading Change in Schools written by Mark Gura and published by International Society for Technology in Education. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New and emerging tech coaches and technology leaders will get guidance in making decisions and taking the right steps to effectively manage change in a shifting education landscape. The education field is in the midst of a complete digital transformation. Accordingly, tech coaches and other school leaders must shift from simply bringing technology into schools to identifying how the various elements of this changing landscape fit together to form an improved version of education. These changes affect everyone in the school, and as entire school communities are impacted, informed individuals who can guide the transformation are needed. The problem is that there are not nearly enough certified tech coaches in schools, and those who are in place are not always adequately prepared to handle this new mission. This book aims to address these issues by offering: • Advice on planning and guiding change in digital age schools. • Examples of digital age schools and advice from “change agents” in the field. • Activities, action plans, templates, checklists and other planning tools to help tech coaches and other leaders put what they learn into action. This book helps tech coaches and school technology leaders embrace their roles and guides them as they make important decisions and take meaningful steps to effectively participate in this education transformation.

Download or read book Modern EdTech Leadership written by Mike Daugherty and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UPDATED FOR 2021: This book, Modern EdTech Leadership, has been specifically written to support the transformation of school technology leaders and their teams. As designed, this book will push the thinking of these teams, while simultaneously providing insight into how to close key gaps, so that they can be the foundation of a dynamic digital conversion, working to better meet the needs of the students and staff that they serve. Throughout the book, Daugherty lays out a roadmap filled with both sound and practical advice on leading a technology team that supports high quality teaching and learning by providing students and staff with the tools, resources, and supports needed to better prepare students for their tomorrow.

Download or read book Teaching and Learning with Technology written by Judy Lever-Duffy and published by Pearson College Division. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOTE: Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for the Enhanced Pearson eText may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. This package includes the Enhanced Pearson eText and the loose-leaf version An updated, streamlined Enhanced Pearson e-Text based on the highly successful previous editions of Teaching and Learning with Technology, this resource presents student-friendly help for preparing the 21st century learner and for improving the teacher's role as educational technology leader and advocate. In it readers get a clear, current look at the range of educational technologies available for use in today's classrooms, and the many ways teachers can use technology effectively to enhance learning. Chapter learning outcomes are aligned to NETS-T Standards; a unique explanation-demonstration-application approach introduces and demonstrates content and follows up with application activities; and a number of outstanding interactive features within the Pearson eText bring the concepts to life, among them Tech Tutors, Voices from the Classroom, Hands On Learning activities, Skills Builders, Foto Flips, flash reviews, interactive web links, and more. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video, flash reviews, pop-up activities, and assessments. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad® and Android® tablet.* Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. *The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later. 0133783030 / 9780133783032 Teaching and Learning with Technology, Loose-Leaf Version with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0132824906 / 9780132824903 Teaching and Learning with Technology, Loose-Leaf Version 0133814262 / 9780133814262 Teaching and Learning with Technology, Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card

Download or read book Teach Boldly written by Jennifer Williams and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's students are ready to design, dream and MAKE the future. Teach Boldly: Using Edtech for Social Good is a guide for educators ready to activate positive change in teaching and learning through innovative practices, meaningful use of technology and global collaboration. The book offers a human-centered approach with design- and empathy-driven practices that address many aspects of teaching and learning. Topics covered include constructing agile classrooms, digital storytelling and communicating across lines of difference, and prioritizing feedback and active listening. This book invites readers to create a customized plan to leverage innovative practice, education technology and global networks to activate positive change in the classroom and the world; discusses learning space design through the lens of empathy and amplification of student voice; provides easy-to-implement ideas for transforming learning and classroom culture through space; showcases the power of narrative and bringing focus to the need for storytelling in education and the world; and offers direction for seeking out authentic feedback and steps for iterating on ideas with emphasis on preservation of voice and prioritization of creativity in expression of ideas. With inspiration from real-world peaceMAKERS in education, Teach Boldly invites readers to create ready-to-go action plans for themselves as educators, for classroom communities and for the global community.

Download or read book Teaching Machines written by Audrey Watters and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How ed tech was born: Twentieth-century teaching machines--from Sidney Pressey's mechanized test-giver to B. F. Skinner's behaviorist bell-ringing box. Contrary to popular belief, ed tech did not begin with videos on the internet. The idea of technology that would allow students to "go at their own pace" did not originate in Silicon Valley. In Teaching Machines, education writer Audrey Watters offers a lively history of predigital educational technology, from Sidney Pressey's mechanized positive-reinforcement provider to B. F. Skinner's behaviorist bell-ringing box. Watters shows that these machines and the pedagogy that accompanied them sprang from ideas--bite-sized content, individualized instruction--that had legs and were later picked up by textbook publishers and early advocates for computerized learning. Watters pays particular attention to the role of the media--newspapers, magazines, television, and film--in shaping people's perceptions of teaching machines as well as the psychological theories underpinning them. She considers these machines in the context of education reform, the political reverberations of Sputnik, and the rise of the testing and textbook industries. She chronicles Skinner's attempts to bring his teaching machines to market, culminating in the famous behaviorist's efforts to launch Didak 101, the "pre-verbal" machine that taught spelling. (Alternate names proposed by Skinner include "Autodidak," "Instructomat," and "Autostructor.") Telling these somewhat cautionary tales, Watters challenges what she calls "the teleology of ed tech"--the idea that not only is computerized education inevitable, but technological progress is the sole driver of events.

Download or read book Teaching and Learning with Technology written by Judy Lever-Duffy and published by Addison Wesley Longman. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ---EXAM COPY VERSION--- "" This book has all the potential of becoming a classic for teaching how to integrate technology into the curriculum." " Laura E. Sujo de Montes-- Northern Arizona University "" A book that is ostensibly about instructional technology but is more deeply about the nature of the educational enterprise and the role technology can play in support of learning for all." " Excerpt from the Forward by David Thornburg Written by teachers for teachers, this text offers a clear and current look at educational technology within a framework of teaching and learning to help pre-service and in-service teachers explore, evaluate and effectively integrate the full range of instructional technologies in their classrooms. New To This Edition NEW! Every copy of the text comes with a FREE student CD-ROM. The CD contains beautifully illustrated, hands-on activities that build students' skills in using popular software applications and in understanding hardware. The new CD now includes a trial version of "Inspiration," NEW! " On CD" icons included throughout each chapter. These icons integrate the information and activities found on the student CD-ROM with each chapter's content. NEW! ISTE standards listed at the beginning of each chapter. These chapter openers indicate how chapter content matches specific NETS-T standards. NEW! Problem-Based Learning section features three realistic critical-thinking scenarios to help students apply the educational technology concepts they acquire to the resolution of problems they might encounter when they teach. NEW! Interchapters foundafter Chapters 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12. The interchapters synthesize chapter content and present concise overviews of key technology topics in a dynamic, full color format. Many interchapters also include related activities and resources for students. NEW! Checklist for evaluating and purchasing technology (interchapter II). This technology buying guide provides structure and insight to help teachers and school leaders make informed decisions on purchasing hardware for their classrooms. NEW! Updated and revised for new and emerging technologies throughout the text. Updated for technological advances, this edition includes descriptions and applications of wireless connectivity, trends in computing, the use of handhelds and Tablet PCs in the classroom, innovative applications of software programs for the classroom, and a discussion of where educational technology is headed in the future. Package this text with "MyLabSchool"-- a powerful set of online tools that bring the classroom to life! With real video footage of teachers and students interacting, an interactive system for collecting observations, and a seamlessly integrated suite of tools for lesson planning, portfolio development, and standards integration from TaskStream, you'll get a clear sense of what being in a real classroom is like! Visit www.mylabschool.com for more information! ---STUDENT VERSION--- "MyLabSchool"-- a powerful set of online tools that bring the classroom to life! With real video footage of teachers and students interacting, an interactive system for collecting observations, and a seamlessly integrated suite of tools for lesson planning, portfoliodevelopment, and standards integration from TaskStream, you'll get a clear sense as to what being in a real classroom is like! "MyLabSchool" also includes a practice PRAXIS test and video PRAXIS tutorial, helping you prepare for your certification exam. In addition, if you use "MyLabSchool," you'll receive r m dvice, interview coaching, a test preparation clinic, and more through the through our Teacher's Career Center. "MyLabSchool" integrates the most powerful tools and resources available to help teachers in training succeed. MLS VideoLab Experience concepts as they unfold in actual classrooms. MLS VideoLab lets you observe real teachers demonstrating best practices and reflect on your own responses to classroom situations. With more than 20 hours of high-quality video footage and exercises tied to central concepts in your instructor's course, "MLS VideoLab" gives you the benefit of authentic experience in context. TaskStream PILOT A powerful tool for creating standards-based lesson plans and employment portfolios, this exciting program delivers full correlations of state and national teaching standards, useful assessment rubrics, and a host of Web resources for teacher candidates. MLS Career Center Preparing for the PRAXIS offers practice exams, video cases, and a wealth of information and advice on certification tests. Getting the Job offers an easy-to-use toolkit for creating a digital portfolio, as well as tips on interviewing and the job search. Doing the Job Well provides sample lesson plans, classroom activities, assessments, and more. The Career Center provides additional help withr m portfolios, and job searching. Research Navigator(TM) Pearson Education's exclusive database of reliable source material, including the EBSCO Academic Journal and Abstract Database and "The New York Times" Search by Subject Archive, helps you quickly and efficiently make the most of your research time. Not only can you use "Research Navigator(TM) " for your education course, you can use it for every other course that you're taking this term! "Research Navigator(TM) "-- a $15 value-- is FREE with "MyLabSchool," Visit www.ablongman.com/researchnavigator to learn more. Students, you can only access "MyLabSchool" if your instructor has set up a "MyLabSchool" course. Visit www.mylabschool.com to register-- all you need are your instructor's course ID and an access code (FREE when packaged with a new copy of this book or available for purchase at your bookstore) OR a credit card to purchase immediate online access. If your instructor is not using "MyLabSchool," ask him or her to consider "MyLabSchool" to give you every chance to succeed in your course! Visit www.mylabschool.com today and discover a powerful new destination for teacher-in-training success!

Download or read book Edsurge 50 States Project written by Mary Jo Madda and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation is alive in American schools! In this special collection compiled by EdSurge, educators from all 50 US states (along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia), share stories of how they are using technology to inspire students and drive learning in their classrooms.

Download or read book Edtech for the K 12 Classroom written by and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Edtech can take many forms in K-12 education, not all of which result in learning experiences that prepare students to be future innovators and problem-solvers. Similarly, educators aren't always provided with training or given the opportunity to maximize technology to its full potential. Without a road map or chance to see the tool in action, it can be difficult to know how best to implement it. Edtech for the K-12 Classroom is designed to empower current and future teachers to use technology effectively in their classrooms and schools. In this second edition, educators share their stories along with powerful tips for leveraging edtech meaningfully by connecting the ISTE Standards, a road map for transforming education with technology. The articles in this edition explore research-based approaches to teaching with technology, considerations for ensuring equity and inclusion, emerging technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI), and more"--

Download or read book Building Better Schools with Evidence based Policy written by Kelly-Ann Allen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building Better Schools with Evidence-based Policy: Adaptable Policy for Teachers and School Leaders provides an extensive set of free-to-use policies for building better schools. The policies included in this book cover a broad range of popular topics for schools that are not readily accessible, and each policy is built on theory, driven by research, and created by experts. Each policy is based on substantial evidence, and this is ensured through the inclusion of contributors who are active and highly reputable in their respective field. Most schools are obliged to write and maintain policy, and not all school leaders have the required skills, time, or expertise to do this effectively. Building Better Schools with Evidence-based Policy: Adaptable Policy for Teachers and School Leaders is a time-saving resource for schools. It aims to address the reported research-to-practice gap in education by delivering accessible evidence-based practice in a ready-to-use adaptable format. All policies within this book are designed to be adapted and tailored to the unique diversity and needs of each school as reflected by the context and the people that make up the school community. This book is relevant to every person who works in a school – worldwide. Users of this book can rest assured that each policy has been carefully formulated from the current understandings of best practice. This is a practical innovation and an example of how schools can use research evidence in their day-to-day practices. "The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license."

Download or read book Ditch That Textbook written by Matt Miller and published by Dave Burgess Consulting. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with practical advice, specific recommendations for tools, and the encouragement you need to revolutionize your classes, Ditch That Textbook will inspire you to create relevant teaching that gets student buy-in so they'll enjoy learning. Sharing from experience, Miller explains: why and how to go digital; how to create an effective, relevant class website; which online tools work best for teachers; how to be more productive in fewer hours; how to plan ahead for an amazing school year; and much more!--COVER.

Download or read book Breaking the Blockbuster Model written by Nate Ridgway and published by Dave Burgess Consulting. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where is education headed? It's hard to find the destination if we're not willing to look at where we've been. If you're ready to challenge traditional ideas about teaching and learning and re-imagine what's possible, you're ready to "See What's Next." Author and teacher Nate Ridgway shows you how to: Modify "Movie Theater Models" of direct instruction towards more student-centered learning. Renovate "Blockbuster Model" practices like homework, textbooks, and grading. Create a "Streaming Model" of teaching that's accessible, equitable, relevant, and reflective. Packed with practical advice and the pedagogy to back it up, Breaking the Blockbuster Model will empower you to harness the philosophies of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and new innovations in edtech to re-envision the traditional classroom. Sharing from his own experiences and those of other educators, Nate Ridgway shows how any educator from kindergarten to college can: Increase engagement and student buy-in Promote student agency and interaction Open up access and equity Save time and sanity In a time where many schools are seeking a "return to normal", Nate Ridgway helps you reflect on traditional teaching practices and take bold, innovative steps towards a "new normal."