Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Learner access to computers at home is limited, while access to mobile phones is high. Because of this, access to and use of online learning software—particularly those that are not mobile-optimal—tends to be limited to time spent within the learning facility.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Gaps also exist between high-performing and low-performing public schools based on differences in access to funding and resources, community engagement and commitment, and the ability and willingness of district and school leaders to embrace innovation and try new strategies. school and library to the internet.

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Digital Learning E-rate Learning Mobility 325

Buncee

MARCH 29, 2022

April is School Library Month and it brings an opportunity to highlight the work done and impact made by librarians and media specialists. First sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association (ALA), it originally got its start after the creation of the National Book Committee, a non-profit organization in 1954.

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Libraries Broadband Digital Citizenship LMS 66

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone?

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How To Classroom Educreations Digital Citizenship 293

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 30, 2020

Historically disadvantaged students, though, will have unequal access to the internet and to the hardware needed to fully participate in online courses. Campus closures, or restricted access, mean immediate threats to housing and food security for both college and school-aged students. Access to content. Safety comes first.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

The impact of mobile computing on education is indisputable. Accessibility to computing power is no longer constrained by time and place. Full computer lab workstations deliver greater computing power and more screen space than mobile devices. School Computer Labs Ensure Equitable Access. Students type notes.

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Laptops Libraries STEM Chromebook 179

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

Players pick their NFL team and the opponent, the level of difficulty, skill level, their age-group, and the length of play. Instructions are both written and audio, making them accessible to lots of learners. Age group: High school. Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school. How the Stock Market Works.

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Common Core Mobility Digital Citizenship Groups 247

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Provide mobile hotspots distributed by school. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist.

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Khan Academy LMS Broadband Digital Citizenship 245

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 21, 2023

Social bookmarking is a way for users to save and share their favorite webpages, allowing them to easily access and organize their bookmarks from any device. 1- Diigo Diigo helps you save and organize online content for easy access anytime, anywhere. Save your bookmarks in the cloud and access them from anywhere with any device.

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Tools Mobility Android Mobile Learning 112

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2020

The biggest danger that higher education faces as a sector, though, is the loss of gains that we have made over the past 20 years in access to a college education — with all of the accompanying benefits to individuals and our entire society — for first-generation and minority students.

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Accessibility Broadband Survey Digital Divide 137

Digital Promise

JUNE 24, 2019

Gaps in student achievement , particularly along socioeconomic lines, make it clear that not all students have access to the same opportunities for learning and growth. Many churches offer opportunities for young people to get involved in their communities through youth service groups.

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Case Study Mobility Libraries Social Media 206

Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

It’s why mobile access has been one of the most important means of connecting students to their academic resources. This is not to say that the mobile medium provides a better learning experience ; however, students' work schedules often prohibit them from dedicated time in front of a stationary computer.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 16, 2022

You can also organize students into different groups and differentiate instruction based on students needs. When activated, paired texts are read aloud for students which is a great accessibility feature for students with special needs especially those that are low in vision. Student library is a feature included with the class setup.

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Libraries Differentiated Instruction Comparison Accessibility 129

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This makes the metaverse an accessible tool that many students may benefit from, both educationally and socially. . In general, the concept of virtual learning has long been touted as a solution for accessibility. ViewSonic Education. Learning Solutions For the Future. Learn more >. Metaverse Education: Opportunities .

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Gamification Education Learning Social Media 372

Edsurge

MAY 19, 2023

Perkins, an associate professor of technology education, has a background in library science and art education. They can be stationary in a library or classroom, or they can be mobilized with carts that can be wheeled from room to room.

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Libraries Social Media Study Mobility 200

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

iCivics is an educational website that offers access to a wide variety of learning resources that include games, curriculum materials, lesson plans, webquests, and videos. mixed-ability pairs, small groups or whole class. These resources are accessible from the Teach hub and are organized by topic. They are good for 1:1.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 24, 2024

All sorts of readers, from students, researchers, and educators to casual readers, can now access their favorite books anytime, anywhere, without carrying heavy books. Not just accessibility and convenience but also cost-effectiveness have contributed to eBooks’ popularity. so readers can access eBooks anytime, anywhere.

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eBook Libraries Industry Accessibility 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. Open Library.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Android 124

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2020

We're excited to announce the final keynote panel for our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Sustainability in Libraries ," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We already have 2,000 signups for this event!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

We're excited to announce the full list of accepted sessions for our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Sustainability in Libraries ," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone).

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Libraries Conference OER Groups 36

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Websites like Code.org have a great approach to making coding accessible to all kids but still, too few students think they are smart enough to do these jobs. TinyTap (geared for teachers but fine for the right student group). Teachers can access a curriculum and resources for teaching. Thunkable (a curriculum). App Inventor.

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Smartphone Mobility Digital Citizenship Industry 197

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

We're excited to announce the schedule for our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Sustainability in Libraries ," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

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Libraries Conference OER System 48

EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

When Neosho Junior High School teachers and students moved into a sleek, new campus last August, they said goodbye to traditional classrooms and hello to modern learning spaces that encourage mobility, collaboration and new ways of learning. We have more group-based learning going on, but we also accommodate individual instruction.

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Chromebook Learning Lenovo Mobility 291

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

One big barrier to sustaining education via remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has been students’ unequal access to advanced technology tools. Using learning material and platforms that are accessible on any device may help more students stay on track with schoolwork while they’re stuck at home.

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Laptops Tablets Smartphone Mobility 197

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

Blended learning has gained attention for the following reasons: Students can learn at their own pace and access materials outside of class hours. This fusion of traditional teaching with online eBooks, eReaders, and digital libraries augments face-to-face interaction with digital tools and encourages flexible learning environments.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2022

There are also mobile apps that allow teachers to create, edit and share their lessons on the go. A sample of these mobile apps are included below. It allows them to easily organize their lessons and subjects in visually appealing timetables accessible on the go. These are some of most popular lesson plan apps out there.

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Educreations iPhone iPad Android 86

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Thinking of how I might integrate technology with instruction, I gathered a group of bilingual community members and started, “Computer Literacy for English Language Learners, NFP.” With Internet access we have also used Google Docs, or online versions of Microsoft Office products Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. . Find us on Facebook !

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Laptops Facebook Digital Citizenship Mobility 242

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

They opened opportunities for economic and social mobility and moved my parents’ generation beyond the experiences of their grandparents and great-grandparents, many of whom, as first- and second-generation immigrants to this country in the nineteenth century, started their working lives as farmers or day laborers.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 24, 2024

In doing so, publishers can reach diverse audiences that vary in age group, speak different languages, and face unique reading and learning barriers. They are less expensive than print editions and have the scope to be interactive and accessible to diverse audiences. eReader Platforms For Publishers Explained II.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 12, 2020

We're excited to be holding our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Sustainability in Libraries ," online (and for free) this Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

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Libraries Conference OER System 36

MSEDTechie

APRIL 24, 2014

Sometimes we want our students to complete quick mobile projects that take very little time, but produce awesome projects. Each group on the field trip had an iPad to capture video and or images to document their experience. Students who are absent can easily access your boo, and makeup their work. Time is NOT on our side.

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Mobility Edmodo Social Media iPad 87

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 31, 2012

I recently wrote about how libraries are adapting to the digital age. The traditional library is viewed by many as a place for stacks of books to gather dust, and where stern librarians in tweed jackets tell you to keep quiet. In Library 2.0 In Library 2.0 Was this a trend that was a threat to the library?

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Libraries Social Media Mobility Study 69

Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Simply put, a virtual bookshelf, or electronic bookshelf, is a virtual space that allows readers to store their eBooks just like they would store a physical book on a bookshelf for easy access. Encourages Group Activities. Unlike physical libraries, you can use an electronic bookshelf to conduct group activities.

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eBook Libraries Groups Accessibility 52

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

He co-founded eSped, a K-12 software suite to help districts serve special-needs students, which sold to Frontline Education in 2016, and has operated Blindfold Games since 2013 to offer accessible games to adults with visual impairments. It seems like there is a race to be more accessible,” Warren says.

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Tablets Assistive Technology Company Software 154

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 2, 2016

Get students to share devices and produce videos in small groups of 3 to 4. In my digital book, Learning to Go , I provide a handout for students to break into small groups with roles and duties. Host it with popcorn and later add the videos to a site for parents to access. Click to access that resource!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 28, 2016

QR codes get learners out of their seat scanning to discover what the knowledge they will uncover with their mobile devices. Create QR codes on your mobile device with the Quickmark app, which allows students to scan and create QR codes with an iOS, Android, or Windows phone. Students can create QR codes for the library.

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