Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

When I was a middle school teacher in Los Angeles Unified School District, I looked longingly at the work of sales reps and trainers at edtech companies. If edtech employees were to spend a day teaching, they’d see just how many programs teachers are expected to implement, and just how little instructional time they really have.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. Now, educators are focused on linking edtech tools directly to student learning outcomes. As we took notes on our $2000 laptops, those stats seemed too far off. Technology can collect and harness more data than ever before.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

(Mostly) back from my August hiatus, I’m pleased to offer up the next edition of A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 33 Edition). Tagged on: August 17, 2017 Do Laptops Help Learning? No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2018

Rather than merely transitioning worksheet-like assignments to laptops, Avrith advises, school districts should adopt curricula that support the following goals: SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Students Make Their Thoughts Visible on Screen.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Transcript of episode 70 5 Simple Ways to Improve Physical Education w/ #Edtech with Jarrod Robinson the PE Geek. And what they enable you to do is complete a performance and then you’ve for a given delay period to get back to the device whether it’s a laptop or an iPad or an android tablet and see that. Download the transcript PDF.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2019

A balanced approach is particularly useful when dealing with the potential negative effects of digital use, and especially social media. Children are now intrinsically linked to the digital world, but they still need to be taught how to navigate through social media safely, and to ensure that their interactions are positive and useful.

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WJU EdTech

MARCH 17, 2015

I thought most teachers understood social media do’s and don’ts. While many some people feel they can post anything on social media that they want, don’t do it! Don’t use your brain and post your uncensored thoughts or pictures to social media. But I am finding they don’t.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Each student has a brand-new laptop and has easily mastered Google Classroom and the other educational apps you carefully chose for them. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Use Social Media and Events to Keep Parents in the Know. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 07/30/2018 - 11:28.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Meaghan Markey prefers to take notes with her laptop in class, so she was surprised—and a bit frustrated—to find several of her professors at Michigan State University had “no-tech in class” policies, meaning no laptops, no smartphones. For me, it was a lot simpler having your phone or laptop out during class,” she said.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Only a handful of students had their own personal device and the concept of one-to-one models, meaning every student is given a school-issued laptop or tablet, had not yet taken hold. Hallway passing time can also be filled with stressful social interactions or glances at social media.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 13, 2020

Educators have an important role in helping stem the tide of negative news bias, and edtech and eLearning platforms are uniquely positioned to step into the void of online literacy education. You turn on the TV, open your laptop, or scroll through social media, and it appears that the world is constantly in a state of turmoil.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Common Sense is weighing in on kids’ use of media in a detailed new report this week. But the takeaways for educators and the edtech industry are most obvious in the sections on homework. The report, “ The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens ,” updates a 2015 study by the same name from the nonprofit organization.

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Securly

APRIL 19, 2016

On average, students spend about 5-10 hours per day on their device(s) (smartphone, iPad, laptop, etc). Students from around the world reported using their devices for the following activities (time allocation in descending order): Social Media, Schoolwork, Entertainment, Gaming. SOCIAL MEDIA. SCHOOLWORK.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

We partner with Microsoft, we partner with Google to make a lot of different form factors, such as desktops and laptops, that roll out in schools districts,” said Shealy. He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy. The handwriting and touch capabilities are built into a lot of them too.”.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 16, 2016

The top story this week is a post that responds to a story about an uninformed school headmaster who mistakenly attributes his school’s success to the fact that he banned laptops. After that is a post that debunks several myths about the negative effects of social media on our brains. Entry Pageviews Is #EdTech Really A Waste?

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techlearning

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Me Conecto para Aprender aims to close the gap in access to information technologies and promote their use across Chile by providing all of the country’s 7grade students a laptop computer, a year of internet access, and high-quality digital resources that encourage the use of the computer. We look forward to the success of this partnership.”

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 9, 2016

In the press: Wall Street Journal Article , WNYC Article , Chalkbeat New York Article , School in the Cloud, NYC Schools press release IPPD Video: https://vimeo.com/110824915 Problem - Innovative Educators Work in Isolation Solution : Leverage social media to create an online community to connect educators interested in innovation.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 23, 2016

For the second week, the top story is a post that responds to a story about an uninformed school headmaster who mistakenly attributes his school’s success to the fact that he banned laptops. After that is a post that debunks several myths about the negative effects of social media on our brains. 8 Lessons for The Uninformed.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. The latest Lenovo Education portfolio includes new laptops, running Windows 11 or ChromeOS, built to help students and teachers embrace next-level hybrid learning.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 9, 2016

Next up is a post that responds to a story about an uninformed school headmaster who mistakenly attributes his school’s success to the fact that he banned laptops. Mar 13, 2016, 4143 Is #EdTech Really A Waste? 5 Ways Social Media is Changing O. There are a few more to round out the top. Check em out below.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 25, 2015

Mar 22, 2015, 4090 Teacher Advice to Students On Social Media Use Apr 15, 2015, 3073 #Student Wisdom: Tech Doesn't Always = Innovation Apr 1, 2015, 2561 The Hottest Posts Everyone's Reading Mar 28, 2015, 1952 Finally - Laptops More Affordable Than Back to Sch. Mar 15, 2015, 1838

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Gaggle Speaks

MAY 3, 2018

More and more of today’s parents are digital natives who grew up with laptops, tablets and smartphones as part of their lives, so unlike previous generations, they often don’t need schools to explain to them the basics of how educational technology works. Here are a four tips for educators on how to tackle this tricky subject with parents.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 18, 2015

Entry Pageviews 7 Innovative #EdTech Practices You Can Implement a. Mar 15, 2015, 7399 7 Must-Haves for Teaching + Learning with #BYOD Mar 22, 2015, 6216 7 Ways Social Media Has a Role in Education Mar 18, 2015, 3842 10 Reasons Cell Phones Should Be Allowed In School. Aug 24, 2010, 2589 Finally! Aug 24, 2010, 2589 Finally!

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 11, 2015

Entry Pageviews 7 Innovative #EdTech Practices You Can Implement a. Mar 22, 2015, 6216 7 Ways Social Media Has a Role in Education Mar 18, 2015, 3842 10 Reasons Cell Phones Should Be Allowed In School. Feb 16, 2013, 2073 Finally - Laptops More Affordable Than Back to Sch. Aug 24, 2010, 2589 Finally! Schoening’s Firs.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 30, 2016

It responds to a story explaining why an uninformed school headmaster is wrong when he mistakenly attributes his school’s success to the fact that he banned laptops. If you like what you read, share with a friend via social media, and if you are so inspired, leave a comment too. Entry Pageviews Is #EdTech Really A Waste?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 8, 2023

All students can access the information anytime and from anywhere with the help of the Internet and a reading device of their choice, be it a laptop, tablet or a smartphone. The learning material can be in the form of courses, multimedia content, archives and evaluations.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Another advantage of Amazon Kindle is that the Kindle app is available on all kinds of devices like tablets, smartphones, laptops, etc. The platform also integrates easily with social media, allowing you to optimize your eBook distribution and sales. It gives you access to a greater audience. Some Extra Tips.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Speak Up data revealed an increase in students’ access to mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks. She was named in 2020 as the winner of EdTech Digest’s National Leader award and is the longest serving woman executive in the education technology nonprofit sector. Digital Learning During the Pandemic.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2016

Read about the social media guidelines created by students and teachers for students and teachers here. You can read how laptops and services like Neverware can save money here. Technology is the very tool that gives students an authentic platform to question and debate ideas. Not sure how? You can read about BYOD here.

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techlearning

MAY 28, 2018

Our school had a Twitter account and a blog, but in the years since I’ve left the classroom, the way educators use social media to share the story of teaching and learning has definitely changed. There are new tools, platforms, and strategies for using social media. Why should schools use Instagram?

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MSEDTechie

JANUARY 26, 2015

Students can use computers, laptops and mobile devices such as tablets and cell phones. Students can receive “likes,” and the videos can easily be shared to social media, or by a web link. At the completion of each question, it ranks the participants in order of who clicked the answer the fastest. There is also a survey feature.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

Working with a school that is moving towards classroom laptop carts, Monica enjoys sharing Lumio since every student doesn’t need a device to make lessons engaging. Monica shares that there are several ways to connect with other educators through social media platforms.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Edtech programs that mirror video games were also brought in, building student confidence as learners won badges and advanced through the levels of the adaptive programs. Members of the highly competitive APSD Dream Academy (and Dream Scholars, their middle-school counterparts) are given laptops for 24/7 use.

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techlearning

JUNE 4, 2018

Class Tech Tips: 10 Tips for Using Social Media to Tell Your School’s Story ] Skype with an Expert In my book Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning for a Tech-Rich Classroom , I talk about the power of virtual reality to spark questions. Alternatively, you might reach out to someone you’ve connected with through social media.

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MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

20 years ago we never would have imagined that the position as a Social Media Manager would be an actual job, and just about every company or organization would need to have someone manage their social media accounts. Social Media is a huge way to incorporate technology that students use everyday in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 19, 2016

Simple Updates to Your Classroom Procedures and Workflow sponsored by EdTech Software From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Use this checklist and infographic to make sure you’ve included the edtech essentials in your workflow this year. Try Shelfit from EdTech Software.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 8, 2021

All students can access the information anytime and from anywhere with the help of the Internet and a reading device of their choice, be it a laptop, tablet or a smartphone. The learning material can be in the form of courses, multimedia content, archives and evaluations.

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