Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. “There will be more momentum for mobile devices in classrooms with an eye toward affordable alternatives to traditional 1:1 rollouts.” In order to receive this funding, each district must submit a digital classroom plan.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 19, 2012

Now that the digital revolution is in full swing, I am trying to devise means for moving to a paperless and digital classroom while facing the following challenges: Availability of technology: there is a reason why I''m focused on BYOD with this blog; I do not teach in a 1:1 district. Practical & free BYOD resources are a must.

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Edmodo BYOD Assessment Google 95

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2017

Managed Wi-Fi technology is having a profound, transformative impact on K-12 classroom environments. Today’s more advanced managed Wi-Fi technologies now provide the functionality, scalability and bandwidth to support an ambitious set of classroom mobility requirements.

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BYOD Trends Mobility Social Media 51

The Web20Classroom

JULY 21, 2017

School may be out for many but the learning we do as educators can last even outside the classroom. From there we will look at Formative Assessment and how easy it is to do today. Finally we will finish the series by looking at some new and exciting tools to try in your classroom. Mainly, embracing formative assessment.

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Assessment Poll Everywhere Learning BYOD 24

Education Superhighway

APRIL 3, 2018

School board members play an important role in school districts’ ability to improve the level and quality of digital learning opportunities in the classroom. With that in mind, here’s a guide to assess school district network needs and implement affordable broadband upgrades. School Network Structure. How to Fund Network Upgrades.

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E-rate Broadband BYOD Smartphone 70

Fractus Learning

APRIL 20, 2015

One of education’s hottest buzzwords these days is g amification: the integration of games into classroom instruction to enhance student learning. This website makes it easy to create engaging, media-rich “quizzes” for formative assessments, appropriate for students in upper elementary, middle, and high school.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 5, 2015

Portfolios are a time-tested and teacher-trusted method for assessing student learning. But what happens when students ditch notebooks and folders for laptops and tablets? These tools also give teachers the ability to create assignments, easily browse student work, add comments, and remotely assess from their mobile device or desktop.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

When you start at a new school (or classroom, or teacher), it’s important to understand the part technology will take to improve educational experiences for your child. Know whether there’s a dedicated tech specialist or if it’s the classroom teacher to assist students with tech skill problems. Such as cell phones.

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Technology Digital Citizenship Common Core iPad 150

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

That’s because we use outdated assessments that don’t measure authentic learning but rather skills important in centuries gone by such as memorization, regurgitation, and writing and computation with audience or purpose. For examples of authentic assessment you can read this. He’s right. Well, yeah.

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EdTech BYOD Laptops Guidelines 40

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2021

Second, the Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch is made for iPads with a place to store a stylus and features a trackpad and keyboard allowing touch screen devices to turn into a laptop-like experience. If you need to include your entire classroom, this is the must-purchase webcam for your classroom. PT or June 29 at 11:30 a.m.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 8, 2014

Number one skill for being successful in learning: the ability to self-assess. When focusing on 1:1, iPads, etc: Focus on teaching teachers to give better feedback and students to self-assess instead of the technology. They brought in a panel of students to ask about their experience with BYOD.

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MOOC Khan Academy BYOD Libraries 75

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Forsyth News Guilderland (NY) Central School District will receive $531,447 from the state’s Smart Schools Bond Act, of which the lion’s share—$498,723—will go for classroom technology, including buying new Chromebooks for each middle- and high-school student. Or are there mobile laptop/tablet stations?) ?

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

In a school environment, the two main drivers of how much network bandwidth you need are (1) the number of devices like tablets, laptops, and smartphones your network is supporting and (2) how often these devices will be used. To address the first factor, take a tally of the number of devices that will access your network on a regular basis.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

Our recent study found that 81% of college students use mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets) to study, the second most popular device category behind laptops and up 40 percent in usage since 2013. Technologically-based tools provide opportunities for students to learn both in and out of the classroom.

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Fractus Learning

JULY 23, 2015

The start of the school year brings with it more than a few ‘gotta-do’s for a classroom teacher. In any case, reviewing this list will remind you (and your administration, tech support, teachers and others) of the needs of a highly engaging, fully functioning student-centered classroom. Do your laptops/desktops need more memory?

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

They then met in person to decide which technologies will have the most impact in the classroom and deserved to be named Best of Show. ACER CHROMEBOOK TAB 10 ( WWW.ACER.COM/AC/EN/US/CONTENT/HOME ) The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 will be used in classrooms to expand and enhance student learning. Available with either 15.6-inch inch or 13.3-inch

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Robotics Chromebook Edmentum Mobility 41

TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. A description of a learning environment where there is one “screen” for each student (whether an iPad, laptop, etc.).

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Technology Learning BYOD Digital Citizenship 40

Graphite Blog

JUNE 26, 2015

A quick look at the Future Ready Schools framework reveals seven major areas of concern that are framed by leadership: 1) Budget and Resources, 2) Use of Time, 3) Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, 4) Technology and Hardware, 5) Data and Privacy, 6) Community Partnerships, and 7) Professional Learning. Laptops, Tablets, and Chromebooks?

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EdTechTeacher

JULY 6, 2015

However, until recently, it has been a bit cumbersome to highlight, add notes, and draw on documents – particularly in a BYOD environment with Macbooks, Windows laptops, and Chromebooks. Beyond having students use DocHub for active reading, it could also be useful for assessments.

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Strategy Chromebook BYOD Android 60

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 23, 2015

After an instructional lesson is over, educators are left with a classroom full of students looking at them. Exit tickets are a simple, quick and oftentimes insightful formative assessment method employed close to the end of a lesson. 10 Smart Tools For Digital Exit Slips. Do they get it? Did my students get the lesson?

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Tools BYOD Tablets Assessment 40

EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Participants & Their Questions: Sandy Kendell, EdTech Coordinator in a 4A District - We have implemented one iPad for every teacher K-12 and we are rolling out BYOD grades 6-12. Teachers have had Windows laptops. Teachers will have two "computers" in the classroom. Has done cart scenario in past as a classroom teacher.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

It features tightly integrated capabilities like social learning, school news, group collaboration, assessment management, timetables and calendars, course planning, report cards, and attendance. Students manage their activities in and out of the classroom, collaborate with peers and communicate with their teachers. Parents in the LMS.

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Nik Peachey

AUGUST 23, 2013

This opens up a really wide range of potential for communication and speaking practice that used to be such a struggle to organise on older laptops and desktop computers. This kind of cross platform compatibility is really important if you are working in a BYOD environment where students could be coming to class with a wide range of devices.

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