eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Pearson/Harris Poll reveals new findings on mobile device ownership and how wi-fi access impacts learning in school. The survey, released by Pearson and conducted on its behalf by Harris Poll, finds that while student ownership of mobile devices continues to increase, wi-fi connectivity at school lags behind home access.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2016

Sixty-two percent of K-12 schools participating in a recent survey support Chromebook initiatives, and 22 percent of those schools use Chromebooks as a primary classroom device. Editor’s note: We’re always tracking mobile device trends for you; click here and here for the latest information.] .

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

“What you find out very quickly as teachers is not just the power of using technology in the classroom, but the power to extend learning, to carry it beyond just the school day,” says Brian Nicol, communications coordinator and, until recently, a teacher at the Wisconsin school district. Share them in the comments.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2017

As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks, Macs and iPads in the classroom are becoming commonplace. The result has been delivery of consistent educational experiences, giving kids equal access in the classroom and at home.

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eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2017

Chromebooks continued their steady growth in education, securing 58 percent of K-12 market share in 2016, according to a new report examining technology trends in the K-12 education market. The report from Futuresource Consulting notes that annual mobile PC shipments in the K-12 education market grew 18 percent year-on-year in 2016.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As the Chromebook’s classroom popularity grows, its features expand. HP Inc.has launched the HP Chromebook 11 G4 Education Edition (EE) — a durable, lightweight Chromebook designed to meet the needs of students and educators. At 20 mm thin and just 2.7

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2015

It should be non-intimidating, non-threatening, even non-geeky, so stakeholders feel as comfortable as they would in a physical classroom. works across all platforms–iPads, web, Chromebooks. easily monitors student progress, work, and learning. Educators sign up for Otus, create classrooms, add students, and get started.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

That means it’s accessible from school or home, with any platform (including Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, and tablets). Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system available on iPads and desktops. ability to sign in with an existing Google Classroom account and get access to one or more of your Google drives.

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wwwatanabe

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Google Classroom integrates Google Apps for Education (GAFE) tools such as Google Docs, Gmail, and Google Calendar to name a few. Google Classroom with iPads too Google Classroom is not just for Chromebooks, it's a useful management tool for other platforms such as iPads as well. Why should I consider Google Classroom?

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 24, 2014

Otus the wonderful mobile learning environment available for students and teachers for the iPad, is now available to be used via the web on any browser based device (i.e. Chromebooks). This is the perfect learning tool for the 1:1 environment and gives teachers an all-in-one place to manage, assign, and assess their students.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 5, 2019

50 Ways Google Can Help You Become A Better Teacher by TeachThought Staff While Apple products are known for their integration in classrooms, increasingly Google is the choice for schools and districts looking for something organized, useful, and inexpensive that’s available on tablet, laptop, Chromebooks, desktop, smartphone, and more.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

As Denton Independent School District (ISD) prepares for future ready classrooms with technology and builds new schools, the Texas district is partnering with LocknCharge to create a new mobile device charging cabinet – the Carrier 15 Charging Station™. LocknCharge made our Chromebook rollout a success. About LocknCharge.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Create Multimedia eBooks in a 1 iPad Classroom by Wesley Fryer Enhanced eBooks on iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches can include audio, video, and interactive animations in addition to digital text, images and links. Rethinking the Chromebook as a Creation Device by Tanya Avrith Chromebooks have huge potential in the area of creation.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2015

With advances in affordable technology, such as the ultra-cheap Chromebook, it has been tough for schools to resist spending these funds on devices. The end result has been a massive influx in tools, but a clear lack in vision and planning as to how these powerful tools can, and will, actually impact learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2015

1 challenge is: How do you make life inside today’s classroom relevant to the students’ lives outside the classroom, and prepare them for their tomorrow? “If you have the money, ordering the devices is easy,” she said. “The No. We need to think about students being creators of content, not just consumers.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2017

P-12 schools see a wide variety of technology in use, from overhead projectors and transparencies, to wired computer labs, mobile learning devices such as iPads and other tablets, and the more recently burgeoning use of Chromebooks with Google Apps for Education (GAFE).

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

As w/ the previous year''s list, more and more mobile apps are making the list as mobile learning continues to be the rising trend in education. However, that''s not to say that there isn''t a good amount of websites and Learning Management Systems showing up as well. iPads/Chromebooks). . iPads/Chromebooks).

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 23, 2016

The post Using Google Apps to Support Reading and Writing in the Classroom (Recorded Webinar) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Using Google Apps to Support Reading and Writing in the Classroom. Using Google Apps to Support Reading and Writing in the Classroom #GAFE Click To Tweet. The Golden Treasures of Google!

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Gaggle Speaks

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Despite news of Chromebooks surpassing iPads as the most popular devices sold to U.S. The goal of any device should be to fade into the background, allowing learning to always be in the forefront. The goal of any device should be to fade into the background, allowing learning to always be in the forefront.

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Tech Helpful

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Sometimes I would create web searches for our students to learn more about what they were studying in class but also learn the skill of good Internet searching. I was excited about having options for instruction and learning more about mobile learning. This is not a standalone related arts class.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2016

The SMART Samsung Chromebook 3 Bundle features SMART amp and is fully integrated with Google Classroom and Apps for Education. This new bundle, which is fully integrated with Google Classroom and Apps for Education, provides the hardware, software, and training necessary to achieve a pedagogical shift toward student-led learning.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Christine explains how she uses G Suite, including Google Classroom in Kinder. “Google helps us take the activities in the classroom to another level.” We are starting to see Chromebooks become more primary friendly and I am excited about that but for now, do you have ideas for us using both iPads and Chromebooks?

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2016

Like the current Lenovo N22 models, the Lenovo N23 and N42 models are purposely designed for the K-12 market with ruggedized features including reinforced ports, stronger hinges, a spill-proof keyboard, and anti-peel keys to protect the system in the classroom. The Lenovo N42 Chromebook is available with up to 4GB and up to 32GB of storage.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

Acer has launched its new Acer Education Seed Program, which offers K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to test either a cloud-based Acer TravelMate B117 notebook with Windows or an Acer C730E Chromebook with Chrome OS for free, with no risk, since there is no obligation to purchase.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

No matter what grade level you teach, or what devices you have available, every student can participate in the Hour of Code and learn the basic principles that apply to all programming languages (like sequencing and looping). Classroom Tips. Chromebooks, laptops, desktops. Let’s figure this out together.”. Description.

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Gaggle Speaks

JULY 22, 2016

Although the benefits of technology in the classroom and the need to equip today’s students for the modern workforce are well-documented, schools often cite cost and budget constraints as the reason more technology isn’t yet available to their students and teachers. Many state laws require a keyboard to take standardized tests on devices.)

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Below, you will find a resource guide for CSEdWeek and Hour of Code, in order to help all of you K-12 educators bring coding into the classroom. There are even options to go “unplugged” if you do not have access to devices in your classroom because students can learn computer science principles with something as simple as a deck of cards.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Be sure you have installed Google Chrome on all of your desktops, laptops and mobile devices so you can seamlessly move from working on one device to the next. Mobile Devices. Please note: Chrome apps, extensions and themes ONLY work in the desktop version of Chrome, not on tablets, iPads, or other mobile devices.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2015

With its filtering system in place, Tustin USD monitors the filters at both the grade and classroom level, particularly for high school. To overcome this problem, Schwab said districts need to put time and effort into training educators on how to effectively integrate the iPads, Chromebooks, or laptops into their instructional flow.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2017

If you didn’t have iPads in your classroom, you were planning to get them soon. Google’s Chromebook has almost completely replaced Apple’s iconic tablet as the first choice for classroom-tech initiatives. Possible Risks with Off-Campus Chromebooks. Possible risks associated with off-campus Chromebook use include: 1.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2016

With Chromebook CX110 and Chrome app, NComputing provides millions of U.S. NComputing has launched the Chromebook CX110 and Chrome app , giving U.S. schools the ability to easily run Windows applications on their Chromebooks. schools already using vSpace can now use the NComputing Chromebook CX110 with their vSpace solution.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2016

Instead of counting the number of laptops in an organization, we would be better off walking around a school noting the number of classrooms in which teaching and learning has changed—and I mean really changed, not just replacing paper and chalkboards with a brand-name laptop. Degree of change in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Some folks with Google or getting familiar with Google Classroom or Google, they get a little bit nervous. Whether it is learning from home through online courses, professional development, conference workshops or as a keynote speaker Kasey is a relentless innovator of ideas and a devoted transformer of classrooms and teaching.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 23, 2014

" Otus is an easy-to-use, yet powerful classroom tool that brings the best iPad and Chromebook education features together into one secure environment, and uses a single Google login." I must say after reading this tag line I was quite intrigued to give Otus a look and it IS a complete mobile learning environment for schools.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

" Otus is an easy-to-use, yet powerful classroom tool that brings the best iPad and Chromebook education features together into one secure environment, and uses a single Google login." I must say after reading this tag line I was quite intrigued to give Otus a look and it IS a complete mobile learning environment for schools.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 23, 2014

" Otus is an easy-to-use, yet powerful classroom tool that brings the best iPad and Chromebook education features together into one secure environment, and uses a single Google login." I must say after reading this tag line I was quite intrigued to give Otus a look and it IS a complete mobile learning environment for schools.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 31, 2014

Otus is a innovative and free Learning Management System for the 1:1 classroom environment. It is available as a free iPad app for teachers and students and works on any browser based device such as a Chromebook. learning management system mobile learning' Otus is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

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