Digital Promise

AUGUST 27, 2019

This blog post is the first of a two-part series discussing relationship building in edtech selection and purchasing. In this first blog post, we’ll address how educators can build and maintain good working relationships with edtech developers. The request for new edtech] doesn’t just come from a want or a wish.”

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For more information on leveraging edtech to accelerate learning, as well as comparisons between leading tools, see the Accelerate Learning Kits from K-12 Blueprint, or visit Microsoft Education. Las Cruces Public Schools is maximizing technology to increase equity and accessibility for all students.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2019

Edtech has the potential to ignite the power of learning by helping teachers tailor learning environments and instruction to reach the full diversity of learners. Implementing Research-based Digital Supports for Students. Teachers and Students Respond to Research-based Supports. To read our full research report, click here.

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ED Surge

MARCH 8, 2023

When teachers pack up their classrooms for the last time to start their edtech careers, where exactly are they going? Former educators told us they had moved on to become UX designers, part of sales teams and founders of their own edtech companies. Edtech is not going to be the solution for every teacher,” she says.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This blog post is the second of a two-part series discussing relationship building in the edtech purchasing process. In our first blog post , we addressed how educators can build and maintain good working relationships with edtech developers. As an edtech vendor, you should do the same.

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Digital Promise

JULY 9, 2019

Despite the challenges educators face when trying to purchase edtech tools, new procurement tools have emerged that support evidence-based decision making when choosing and buying edtech products. Start with a Needs Assessment to Prioritize Students when Purchasing Edtech. Discovering Edtech that Aligns with Students’ Needs.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 13, 2017

Motivated by this shared belief, more than 275 higher education and K-12 district leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, investors, policymakers, and educators gathered on May 3rd and 4th in Washington, D.C. Over two days, more than 55 presenters shared their research findings and ideas for addressing this complex challenge.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Part of the solution for economic justice is an education and professional development system that recognizes the unique backgrounds and needs of each adult learner. In partnership with educators, researchers, and training providers, Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project has developed an evidence-based Adult Learner Model.

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ED Surge

MARCH 21, 2022

When I came across Course of Mind, I did a little research on it, and I got very excited. How would you describe your district’s approach to edtech procurement prior to enrolling in this course? How might your experience with the course impact your district’s approach to edtech procurement in the future?

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Digital Promise

MAY 21, 2019

At least 75 percent of public school parents, teachers, and the American public believe most students are capable of reaching high levels of educational achievement, according to a survey conducted by Langer Research Associates of New York for Digital Promise Global’s Learner Variability Project.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Edtech and Professional Development. Provide high-quality teacher professional development in selecting and using edtech that is inclusive of all learners and encourage teacher input and ownership of the edtech they use in their classrooms.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Research from McKinsey revealed that, on average, K-12 students lost up to four months of mathematics and four months of reading progress in the last school year. Research has shown a direct link between students’ mental health and their academic performance, placing SEL at the forefront of the learning recovery effort.

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ED Surge

APRIL 17, 2023

Edtech has become inseparable from the education system. Not very, according to “Uncovering Privacy and Security Challenges In K-12 Schools,” a new study of how districts handle privacy and security issues from researchers at the University of Chicago and New York University. The researchers also note that many sites — 7.4

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ED Surge

JANUARY 9, 2025

When Teaching Students Math, Concepts Matter More Than Process By Nicola Hodkowski Researcher Nicola Hodkowski makes a case for moving beyond students memorizing the process of doing math and instead fostering a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

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ED Surge

JUNE 24, 2024

At the heart of this challenge is understanding how districts approach their edtech procurement decisions. In 2022, the Decision Lab (TDL) , an applied behavioral science research and innovation firm, interviewed and surveyed over 225 edtech decision-makers in K-12 school districts in the United States.

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ED Surge

APRIL 25, 2022

While edtech isn’t explicitly within her purview, she works hand in hand with the district’s technology department because, as she says, “in this day and age, it's hard to do much without some form of technology in the classroom.” How would you describe your district’s approach to edtech procurement prior to enrolling in this course?

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ED Surge

JUNE 19, 2024

It’s not just about having the latest gadgets; it's about leveraging technology to support their development and enrich their learning journey. Below are nine key features I look for during the edtech selection process. Research supports the efficacy of inclusive design in improving educational outcomes.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 13, 2020

This database includes tips for finding accessibility features on devices and suggestions of what to look for in edtech products designed for learners with different needs. What is the most timely and appropriate professional development to provide our teachers? What worked well and where do we need to focus?

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

While state- and district-level leaders are investing in technology solutions to help their schools recover and meet students where they are, the problem is that not all edtech products are created equal. School and district leaders should implement professional development and staff retreats that put mental and physical well-being in focus.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

That means we shouldn’t just use edtech to replace worksheets, run “drill and kill” exercises, or crunch assessment performance numbers. Investing in professional development so teachers effectively personalize the learning experience for their students.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

Do you have any free project based EdTech tools that you love? It’s wishful thinking disguised as professional development , and it’s yet another example of a school that’s going through the motions instead of engaging in meaningful, long-term, thoughtful improvement. All of that to say, what would you use this time for?

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ED Surge

APRIL 4, 2022

How would you describe your district’s approach to edtech procurement prior to enrolling in this course? It was exactly what we needed: something to help us objectively understand and evaluate the alignment and the value of a tool in our system. It was the ‘Wild West’ of purchasing.

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Edthena

AUGUST 18, 2021

That’s a whole decade of supporting educators and schools with video coaching, streamlined feedback, and professional learning. We’ve certainly grown a lot since we first began as a paper-based prototype, and we’re excited about how far we’ve come as a research-informed and patented platform. Cool Tool by Edtech Digest.

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Edthena

MARCH 14, 2016

As a professor of teacher education at University of Washington, Morva McDonald spent years researching and designing professional development for teachers. How does video fit into your larger vision for professional development and coaching at the school? This year Morva changed roles from professor to principal.

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Edthena

APRIL 14, 2021

Vrain Valley Schools in Colorado became that much more important as professional development stayed a pandemic priority. Professional Development Should Stay a Pandemic Priority. As we talked before the recording, we want to focus a little bit on professional development. It’s definitely vague.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Professional development for coaches is more similar to professional development for teachers than you may think. Essentially, instructional coaches should be in the driver’s seat of their own professional development and improvement. That’s true professional development for coaches.

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

It’s a research-proven way to help teachers improve their practice. . But sometimes video self reflection mixed with other types of evidence analysis can improve the professional development experience. Not only were they Edthena users, but many of them were published researchers on using video as a tool for teacher learning.

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ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2023

Amira is the invention of Amira Learning, a six-year-old edtech company that fuses voice-based artificial intelligence into reading activities, guided by an eponymous AI bot. I was looking for something that was backed by great research, had good tech support and would have professional development,” Van Fossan says.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Every day at Digital Promise, we work with leading educators, researchers, and developers across the country to help close the Digital Learning Gap and improve learning for all. 100,000 Pyramid: Maker Research Edition. Interested in the latest research in maker education, but don’t want to sit through a boring panel?

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 23, 2018

Leave this field empty if you're human: Phil Dunn, the chief information officer of Greenwich Public Schools in Connecticut, said during a panel at the NY Edtech Week global innovation festival last month that the cloud has made a big difference in his workflow. “In Mississippi Learning.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Around this time, learning scientists picked up on the educational potential of gaming and began running research studies, largely with National Science Foundation (NSF) dollars. MacArthur pulled from both the academic and commercial communities, and important research started to emerge from university consortia and non-profits.

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ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

Having seen such positive changes firsthand, Elliott Levine , director of business development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. , Before transitioning to EdTech, Levine enjoyed 30 years working in various positions in K-12 and higher ed. The fourth leg is professional development, mentoring and coaching.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Development of content that manifestly embeds a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity. Support for learning that is evidence-based, using the best available research for student learning. Magic EdTech reshapes learning solutions for clients during different stages of their product and platform journey.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As educators, we tend to be on a continuous quest for innovative edtech tools that will enhance the learning experience for students. This research was motivated by Goodnotes' position as the AI-powered digital paper preferred by millions of students and teachers worldwide.

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Edthena

AUGUST 24, 2021

Building more content knowledge is often the go-to for teacher professional development, especially during back-to-school season. But that’s not the way to get better student outcomes, according to academic research. Already started planning teacher professional development for the new school year?

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Richard Culatta The urgency of such educational initiatives is underscored by a Pew Research Survey revealing that 44 percent of adults aged 18 to 49 report they are online almost constantly. That one is really important in schools, especially in content areas where you're doing research papers or citing sources.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Though it’s most often associated with sports, coaching can also be an important form of professional development in education. Like in sports, its goal is to improve individual and team performance.

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