Gaggle Speaks

JANUARY 18, 2016

While parents are rejoicing that kids are back in school, and they survived winter break, teachers and administrators might be noticing more students with smartphones. As children get back into the routine of classes, now’s the ideal time to address all those smartphones that were given as gifts for the holidays.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2012

Students are permitted to use their devices for learning during non-instructional time (i.e. Mobile learning devices (i.e. Even though our school has more than enough available technology in four computer labs and two mobile carts, some students are more comfortable working on their own devices.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2019

This semester I’m teaching a graduate seminar on education and technology for Georgetown University. How does higher education use mobile technology to teach? When I ended the exercise and allowed them to reconfigure the space they were delighted–and had a new sense of the difference between fixed and mobile learning.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The ever-rising popularity of digital and mobile learning has led to the emergence of various new technologies and platforms. They can read them anywhere on multiple devices, such as smartphones, tablets, eReaders, PCs, and more. How to Create an Interactive eBook for Free. Better Accessibility. Cost-Efficiency.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

The Social Institute , whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media and technology — in positive, healthy, and high-character ways, released its 2024 Student Insights Report: How Social Media, Tech, and Current Events Impact Student Well-Being.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

With the pervasive spread of the Internet and web technologies, digital media consumption and production practises have acquired new critical dimensions. Besides knowing how to effectively use media to produce meaningful multimodal content, media literacy also entails reading with a critical eye what others have produced and shared.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

As more of our lives are consumed with digital technology—social media, texting and smartphones—is it any wonder that our children are growing up with electronic gadgets as companions? And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people.

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EmergingEdTech

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Telepresence: Helping to Overcome the Limitations of Distance Learning Over the last few years, we’ve seen technology redefine the traditional student/teacher dynamic, creating opportunities. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

This activity began with an introduction to QR Codes : what they are, how they are used in the marketing world, how we are going to use them, and best of all, how they (students) could use them in their lives. For the lesson, students were paired up with a partner and utilized their Smartphone, iPod, etc.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Technology is everywhere and coding is the backbone of how it all works. Anyone can learn the basics of computer science in a fun and easy way! How to Run an Hour of Code. Technology doesn’t always work out the way we want.”. Learning to program is like learning a new language; you won’t be fluent right away.”.

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BYOT Network

MAY 21, 2015

As educators, we could argue the instructional merits of what is happening with the smartphone that the student is holding. Many of our initial thoughts and concerns are framed by our own perceptions and experiences of how we personally use technology. Most students carry mobile learning tools in their pockets.

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BYOT Network

JANUARY 24, 2015

We have all witnessed the Passback Effect when sitting in a restaurant, and to keep a young child content and quiet, parents hand over their own technology device. This phenomenon also occurs when parents pass smartphones or tablets to their children in the backseat of the car or in a shopping cart.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2015

In fact, many middle and high school students have access to mobile devices and are using those devices for schoolwork. And, according to a 2014 report by Project Tomorrow, almost a third of those students are using a mobile device issued by their schools. How will our teachers and students learn to use these devices?

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EdTechSandyK

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Photo Used Under Creative Commons License My last post was on the plan the educational technology team in my school district came up with for iPad Basic Training for Teachers. The same principles can apply to any tablet, laptop, or mobile device you are deploying to teachers.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. 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. Activity-Based Learning.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Anyone can learn the basics of computer science in a fun and easy way! How to Run an Hour of Code. modern browsers, smartphones & tablets. Drag and drop blocks to learn the basics of computer programming with self-directed tutorials and lectures from Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. Ready to get started? 6 – 10.

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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. Further, research validates the use of mobile technology in education.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re looking to flip your classroom, provide supplementary learning materials, or reach students in a remote setting, these tips and tools are here to assist you in making the most of educational technology. How to Make Teaching Videos Let’s dive into some practical steps for making effective teaching videos: 1.

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MindShift

JUNE 22, 2016

Tool discovery is often a challenge for teachers interested in finding ways to use technology that will change the way they and their students work. These educators are paying attention to their own working habits, as well as those of students, to figure out which technology products and trends are here to stay.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2017

For ideas on what great parent engagement looks like and how to foster it, we talked with educators from both the U.S. and Canada about the challenges of developing effective parent outreach—and how technology can help. Reimagine blended learning with the Brightspace LMS, which helps reach every learner.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The use of technology in an educational environment is certainly nothing new – teachers have been relying on computers and similar devices for decades now. That trend is called m-learning , otherwise known as Mobile Learning. billion smartphones worldwide as of 2016 – a number that is expected to climb to 2.5

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

You can also select how to score your quiz (e.g., Quiz publishing iSpring QuizMaker offers various publishing options including the ability to publish your quizzes in HTML5 format to embed in a website or blog and make them available from any device: PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

A few weeks ago, I made a commitment to visit schools that are using social media, smartphones, texting, and other digital technologies, as a vital part of daily classroom instruction. The only criterion that I had was the school had to be entrenched in their use of the above-mentioned technologies.

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EmergingEdTech

MARCH 8, 2016

At About $15 per ‘headset’, Google Cardboard Provides an Inexpensive Intro to Virtual Reality, Bringing Learning to Life in Your Classroom Two related technologies that are really. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 26, 2015

Learn How to Speak Japanese More than 40 instructional videos are bolstered by instruction in grammar, Japanese history, and the country’s culture. American Sign Language With videos and a lengthy glossary complete with pictures and descriptions, Lifeprint.com gets a thumbs up for learning sign language. Video Channels.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

During an edWebinar for the Empowered Superintendent series, “Leadership for Mobile Learning: Creating a Shared Vision,” the presenters said school leaders, though, often miss key parts of the planning process and end up with useless “hunks of plastic.” Allow appropriate time to create tech infrastructure.

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The Daring Librarian

JULY 5, 2012

In today''s world people want speed and clever technologies to save them the most valuable commodity, time. Inigma Reader - Mobile-Barcodes.com Don''t know how to make a QR Code? How to Create a QR Code in 3 Easy Steps ! Not when you''re out an about and having to thumb around on your smartphone."

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2023

While technology offers unlimited opportunities for learning and socialization, it also opens up caverns of potential risks and hazards for your young ones. FAQ How do I manage my child’s device from my own phone? Being a parent in the digital age is like walking a tightrope. Getting started is simple. Absolutely!

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