EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2018

Review: Acer Tab 10 Gives Students the Best of Chromebooks and Tablets. Thu, 08/23/2018 - 17:54. “Do Do we want a Chromebook or a tablet?” Now, school districts can have both with the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 , the world’s first tablet running the Chrome OS. . Chromebook Tab 10 Is Lightweight and Can Last the School Day.

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Securly

JANUARY 9, 2018

2018 here we come! In our path to achieving this goal, we pledge to create affordable, innovative products – so that schools and parents never have to compromise on student safety. We accomplished a lot this past year , and are excited to share our new products with you soon. They can track assignments and whitelist/blacklist sites.

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Ditch That Textbook

JANUARY 10, 2018

Here are some new -- and familiar -- ones to try in 2018. Tech tool options continue to grow. There's a lot out there. Icons via TheNounProject.com)The joy of teaching in the 21st century is that there's so much available for teachers and students to use.Sadly, that's also the frightening, crippling thing about it.There's so […].

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 3, 2018

Last week had two interesting announcements for EDU - a new iPad and the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 tablet. There have been a lot of different reactions from the two, but most reactions were very positive towards the Chromebook Tab and very "meh" to the new iPad. Here are my thoughts and some articles that were posted about them.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Note that Screencastify has been one of my favorite formative assessment tools since 2018 when I wrote 10 Ways to Use Screencasting for Formative Assessment. In this post, I’ll share some of the new features in Screencastify and how I’ve used it in my classroom. Add Interactive Questions to the Final Video.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Thu, 10/04/2018 - 11:27. During the past school year, IT officials at Wachusett Regional High School in Massachusetts began what would later become a one-to-one Chromebook rollout, deploying five technology carts holding 25 laptops each. . States, Schools Work Together to Bring Broadband to K–12 Districts. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 11:11. Interactive whiteboards hang in place of chalkboards, students use Chromebooks in the classroom and schools are investing in emerging technologies such as virtual reality. The Current State of Education Technology and Where It Is Going [#Infographic]. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:36. Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. Increasing personalization is precisely what Google had in mind when it announced a new batch of 2-in-1 Chromebooks in mid-January. Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:53. Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school. Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12. eli.zimmerman_9856. They also enhance the learning experience for those students.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 30, 2018

The post Yes, Kinder CAN Use Chromebooks! Yes, Kinder CAN Use Chromebooks! The new book, Google Apps for Littles by the dynamic duo, Christine Pinto , and Alice Keeler , is all about empowering our littlest learners – YES, kinder CAN use Chromebooks and lots of other technology! © Shake Up Learning 2018.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Mon, 10/29/2018 - 09:41. Last school year, our school started a one-to-one Chromebook initiative for sixth-grade students. That meant our incoming seventh-grade students would not only have Chromebooks, but they would know how to use them. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools are rolling out Chromebooks in their area !

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

This makes looking ahead at 2018 exciting because there is so much opportunity for districts and educators to elevate their curriculum with innovation right at their fingertips. The most hopeful potential impact of 2018’s edtech landscape is the opportunity for nurturing skills that will help students succeed in the future of work.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

For now, about 48 percen t of the teachers and students who responded to a 2018 report about classroom technology from Cambridge International reported using a desktop computer in schools. The rate of desktop computer use was highest in the U.S., at 75 percent.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Use of desktops, notebooks and tablets (think Asus Chromebook and Acer Chromebook Tab 10 ) frequently support the ongoing trend of gamification in education, the report states. . With mobile technology more integral to people’s lives, it’s predicted that smartphone use in the classroom could reach 55 percent in 2018 globally.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

Mon, 08/13/2018 - 10:17. Companies are responding with tech solutions: As part of Google ’s announcement of the Acer Chromebook 10 , the company introduced a new “locked mode,” allowing teachers to l ock students’ screens on managed Chromebooks. Technology Helps Teachers Prevent and Mitigate Bad Behavior in the Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2018

Tue, 03/27/2018 - 12:04. Both models come with built-in video cameras, allowing students to create videos that they can download to their Chromebooks. Students run their Scratch code using Chromebooks or traditional laptops, which enable them to maneuver drones around obstacles without a conventional remote controller.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Mon, 09/24/2018 - 12:00. Would there be books, Chromebooks , interactive screens , comfortable chairs? David Andrade is a K–12 Strategy Specialist and Google Apps/Chromebooks specialist on the education strategy team for CDW·G, a leading provider of technology solutions and services to education, government and healthcare.

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Education Superhighway

MAY 24, 2018

If you have any doubts that digital learning is transforming education, look no further than these presentations from students at Illinois’ TECH 2018 event this year: Robots in the Art Room. Student Showcases at TECH 2018. The post Digital Learning in Action: TECH 2018 Showcase appeared first on EducationSuperHighway.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

One such tool, Relay by Lightspeed Systems, helped Galway Central School District in New York stay alert to unsafe internet browsing on students’ Chromebooks, Nate Millerwurst, a network analyst, told EdTech. This highlights how crucial it is that students be equipped with proper cyberhygiene skills. . by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Mon, 07/02/2018 - 14:22. A 10th-grader enters her classroom, flips open her Chromebook and then settles into a quiet corner to work. . Modern Classrooms and Personalized Learning Are the Perfect Pair. eli.zimmerman_9856. In another part of the room, a group of her peers gather on a couch to collaborate on a project. .

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2018

Mon, 08/27/2018 - 13:19. For example, at Beekmantown Central School District in New York, teachers have Chromebook training time during the spring, before their students receive their notebooks, giving teachers more time to familiarize themselves with the new tech. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Wed, 10/24/2018 - 13:49. These fun yet functional resources are rapidly taking their place alongside Chromebooks, laptops and wireless routers in classrooms and computer labs: Teq: Before you get started in STEM, professional development is a must. Top K–12 Tech Tools for Teaching STEM. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2017

Back in of spring of 2016, Futuresource Marketing reported that Chromebooks were the most popular K-12 device out there, with Chrome OS accounting for more than 50% of the market. Around that same time, the Google Education team announced that Android apps would eventually be coming to Chromebooks for Education. But that’s not all.

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

Catch up on everything new in G Suite for Education from April 2018, and see great ideas and resources! Below is the recorded video from our April 2018 Google User Meeting , along with the meeting agenda and all the awesome resources and G Suite updates from the last month.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2018

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 12:16. Earlier this summer, at the annual ISTE conference , Google announced it would be launching a slew of new applications and updates to the company’s premiere education web service, Google Classroom, alongside the new Acer Chromebook Tab 10. Google Classroom Updates K–12 Teachers Should Know. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

Tue, 07/31/2018 - 10:51. Sure, everyone has a classic, like pepperoni ( Chromebooks ), while others anticipate fresh flavors like pineapple ( virtual reality ). Instead of using Chromebooks, tablets or software to transform learning in the classroom , they’re using the devices to make digital worksheets. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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techlearning

MARCH 26, 2018

Chicago IL –March 26, 2018 – Chromebooks are an affordable and popular solution for schools adopting 1:1 programs. CDI Computer Dealers , a leading provider of technology to schools, is helping schools transition to the Chromebook ecosystem and is now meeting the Chromebook needs of more than 2,000 schools and districts.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Wed, 10/03/2018 - 08:56. Last January, PCSD installed GoGuardian Admin on its Chromebooks , which the district provides for 11,600 students in its 18 schools. . Content Monitoring Tools Help K–12 IT Officials Patrol Internet Boundaries. eli.zimmerman_9856. Some schools even rely on ­software to save lives.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Tue, 04/24/2018 - 08:13. Even though Charlottesville City Schools standardized on Chromebooks for its one-to-one program, the devices were not the right solution for students in STEM courses who needed to use computer-aided design software and 3D printers. 5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces. jena.passut_7651. Content Subtype.

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Buncee

JUNE 29, 2018

Not to worry though - we’ve got you covered on everything Buncee at ISTE 2018! Buncee is stoked to be included in the 60 tools to inspire students with Chromebooks brochure. The post What an Awesome ISTE 2018 We Had! With so much learning to cover in three days, it’s hard to catch all the sessions and events live at ISTE.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 12:56. David Andrade is a K–12 Strategy Specialist and Google Apps/Chromebooks specialist on the education strategy team for CDW·G, a leading provider of technology solutions and services to education, government and healthcare. K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Not surprisingly, Forbes reported that the highest paid YouTube star of 2018 was 7 year-old Ryan of the Ryan Toyreviews Channel. Students can edit their videos with Open Shot , ClipChamp , iMovie, WeVideo (recommended for Chromebooks), Splice (iOS) and VidEditor (Android). Students of all ages enjoy producing their own videos.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 6, 2018

Fri, 07/06/2018 - 11:07. New desk designs that include whiteboard tops and charging stations can enable old-school brainstorming while making it easy to plug into new classroom devices, such as Chromebooks. “It Modern Classrooms Energize Students and Teachers. eli.zimmerman_9856. Even desks can be revamped.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 11:39. Educators can report the behavior of individual students through their mobile devices or Chromebooks by using behavior codes, which can be personalized to fit the needs of the school. . Study Finds Data Analytics Help Lower Rates of Disciplinary Action in K–12. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Not surprisingly, Forbes reported that the highest paid YouTube star of 2018 was 7 year-old Ryan of the Ryan Toyreviews Channel. Students can edit their videos with Open Shot , ClipChamp , iMovie, WeVideo (recommended for Chromebooks), Splice (iOS) and VidEditor (Android). Students of all ages enjoy producing their own videos.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The 2018 update to Google Classroom significantly changed the location and emphasis of three commenting options in Google Classroom. The 2018 update to Google Classroom places a lot more emphasis on private comments. John is the author of The Chromebook Classroom and founder of the Google Certification Academy.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Tue, 12/11/2018 - 08:10. While using programs such as GoGuardian , which harness artificial intelligence to monitor activity on students’ Chromebooks , can be valuable in identifying students who need administrative intervention, schools must remember that being overbearing can lead to rash action. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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