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How to bundle education device management

eSchool News

In some cases, demand far outstripped supply, leading to backlogs of requests for laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other school-issued devices. As a result of the logjam, many schools implemented a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy. The pandemic accelerated the adoption rates of educational technology solutions.

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The Secret to Effective Technology Integration in Schools

The CoolCatTeacher

” And in the blank insert Chromebook, iPads, BYOD, or laptops. Powerful learning first technology second. What does this mean in the classroom? Well, have you heard the school that bragged that “we have all new, shiny.” It doesn’t really matter what shiny new thing they purchased.

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How to make your school IT budget go further

Vizor

This policy should be shared with students and families through multiple channels, such as newsletters, Chromebook wallpapers, and orientation sessions. Consider BYOD or shared device models An eighth way to manage school devices is to consider bring your own device (BYOD) or shared device models.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

These were the pressing questions of the time – a time 8-months after the release of the first iPad and 6-months before the release of the first Chromebook. ” The 1:1 initiative aimed for districts to issue each student a laptop for use in-school and at home. However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1.

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How teachers address cell phones in class

Ask a Tech Teacher

When students want to do quick research on a topic, look up a word, run a calculation, or review a concept, they can hop on a cell phone much faster than logging into a Chromebook or laptop. Finally, cell phones have become a small version of a computer be it a laptop, Chromebook, or iPad (especially an iPad).

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5 steps for implementing a 1:1 program

Neo LMS

1:1 education means that each and every student gets a device (usually a laptop) with preloaded programs and textbooks. The device is usually offered by the school, but with the spread of BYOD programs, this no longer stands true all the time. Take your time and do your research. It will be worth your while. Selecting a device.

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How we turned around our wireless network performance and security

eSchool News

In recent years, the district also added 50,000 Chromebooks to improve equity and support objectives for curriculum, digital citizenship, media literacy and state online testing. The accelerated schedule not only let us ease our spring testing season, but we also saw a surprising number of laptops connecting at 802.11ac speeds.