eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Popular mobile devices may come and go, but the iPad has remained a hit in the K-12 classroom. But even though they’re in schools, our work with teachers has led us to understand that while many of them would like to use iPads meaningfully in their classrooms, they can’t because of time, access, and training. Great idea, right?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Somehow, as lives for both the adults and children have gotten busier, as digital devices have taken over, as parents turned to TVs or iPads to babysit kids while they do something else, we’ve gotten away from this most companionable of activities. Watertown, MA Charlesbridge 2012. Importance of reading aloud. Unite for Literacy.

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EdTechSandyK

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

My 2012 Edublog Award Nominations Are: Best Individual Blog: Cool Cat Teacher by Vicki Davis Vicki not only blogs about education and educational technology, but she also shares her personal struggles balancing family and professional life. Be quick about it, though, because the nominations are due by Monday, November 26th.

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EdTechSandyK

JUNE 21, 2012

On Tuesday, June 19th, 2012, I attended iPadpalooza at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. This conference about all things iPad in education was co-sponsored by Eanes ISD and TCEA. During this pilot, Eanes ISD issued iPads to all juniors and seniors and a few sophomores, over 1000 students in all. Photoshop, etc.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

When Apple released its first iPad seven years ago, the company thought one area it would revolutionize was education. So when Hiram College announced last month that it would provide every student and professor an iPad starting this fall, it made us wonder what the state of Apple’s sector-creating tablet on campuses is these days.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2019

Somehow, as lives for both the adults and children have gotten busier, as digital devices have taken over, as parents turned to TVs or iPads to babysit kids while they do something else, we’ve gotten away from this most companionable of activities. Watertown, MA Charlesbridge 2012. Importance of reading aloud. Unite for Literacy.

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EdTechSandyK

JUNE 22, 2012

On Tuesday, June 19th, 2012, I attended iPadpalooza at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. This conference about all things iPad in education was co-sponsored by Eanes ISD and TCEA. For the majority, this was their first experience using an iPad. iPads kick this shift into high gear. Students will have to help you.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2016

For students at Central Valley middle and high schools, accessing classroom lessons rarely involves opening a book. Instead, they power up glowing iPad screens and swipe and tap their way through math problems, the day’s reading or interactive content. Teachers and students at one district are replacing print with digital.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 27, 2012

This reminder is the 2012 NMC Horizon Report K-12 Edition ( You can download it here. 2012 NMC Horizon Report Near Adoption Technologies Where is technology going in the next 5 years, and what might be some things we can expect as educational leaders? Implement school-wide Wi-FI access for all students and staff.

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SpeechTechie

MARCH 4, 2011

We have all been witness to the flurry of blog posts, tweets, Facebook updates, and news stories on the potential of the iPad for teaching and learning. I have had a number of inquiries in the past months about the iPad, and my response has been that waiting for the arrival of iPad 2 would be wise. apps iPad'

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

After considerable research and collaboration, UCS designed a blending learning model starting in kindergarten in which students progress through personalized learning plans with state-of-the-art technology such as iPads and MacBook Air laptops.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

After considerable research and collaboration, UCS designed a blending learning model starting in kindergarten in which students progress through personalized learning plans with state-of-the-art technology such as iPads and MacBook Air laptops.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

Back in 2013, approximately 60% of Maine's participating districts chose iPads. Now, as has been reported , a number of districts have opted to move back to laptops from iPads. In 2013, school districts were given the option to participate in one of five solutions, which included Apple laptops, Hewlett-Packard laptops, and iPads.

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The Electric Educator

DECEMBER 22, 2012

A little over a year ago TechSmith developed ScreenChomp , a screencasting app for the iPad. This year, they continue their push into mobile computing with a brand new iPad app called Ask3 (free). The Flipped Classroom was a very popular movement in 2012. Allow video insertion via the iPad camera.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

InstallFree Nexus allowed you to use Microsoft Office or LibreOffice on an iPad, Android Tablet or Chromebook and access your files from a variety of cloud services to edit. I''m really hoping for one for Rndr, as it made Java sites accessible on Chromebooks. Unfortunately, they are shutting down on November 15th (tomorrow).

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2017

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director, SETDA, noted the importance of having safe WiFi access. She suggested beginning with a clear mission statement. “It

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The Electric Educator

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Some have even posted full length videos of their sessions.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2012

Throughout the entire 2011-2012 school year, we worked to refine our approach, implementation, and learning outcomes for the program. One thing we quickly realized is that our students owned and brought a diversity of devices to school including smartphones, iTouches, iPads, laptops, and other tablet devices (Kindles, Nooks, Playbooks, etc.).

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2012

These multiple choice questions were accessed through the website Polleverywhere.com to assess student understanding via an instant audience feedback system. They described “meeting” a 1 st grade class via Facetime using an iPad and Apple TV. The activity progressed seamlessly and the students were engaged.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2017

People have noticed that I’m strengthening relationships with my students, I’ve designed a curriculum that’s engaging for the toughest kids, and I’m using the iPads I found in a corner. In 2012 I took a job as a general education language arts teacher, working with at-risk youths. So I took the iPads while no one was looking.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

He invested $500,000—90% from eRate dollars, 10% from the district—into increasing access points in the hallways of the 17 schools, and increasing bandwidth for the approximately 8600 students and 450 certified staff that needed online access. Out of the portion of the bond ($4.5 million) the district received for technology, $4.1

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Today, they have announced the launch of an iOS app to help teachers be able to use their tool while moving around the room, and even access it when not in the classroom. The only issue was that it was online, so teachers had to go to their computers to update things.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 18, 2017

Yet, as bothersome as this scenario would be to some (including myself), many have no issues with taking away devices from students in classrooms that not only have access to all of the information in the world but access to one another. How do we teach responsible use of your own device if you do not have access to your own device?

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SpeechTechie

MARCH 11, 2013

Hi Folks- Just wanted to give you an idea of where I will be the next few months: March 23, 2013- EdCamp Access , organizing and facilitating a session or two. This is a repeat of my ASHA 2012 session which was a lot of fun! Click through to find out more about the EdCamp model and to register.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 31, 2019

Be it an iPad, Chromebook or touch screen display. Your display can even help create a communal atmosphere when students are focused on their iPads or Chromebooks. An ADA-compliant lift with robust functionality adds accessibility. More options maximize access for more students. But he easily could have.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Easily access your Google Calendar with this powerful extension Tweet This. Great Podcasts December 9, 2012 by SamPattersonEdD from United States One of the biggest challenges to adopting tech is getting to know it. Amazing Resource August 11, 2012 by Elliotel from United States I have learned so much from them. Tweet This.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Founded in 2012, LightSail Education offers a digital library of reading materials, along with annotation features and quizzes that test for a student’s understanding of the content. The company initially developed LightSail for iPads before adding compatibility with Chromebooks and Android devices.)

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2015

The acronym stands for Smart Topics on Personal iPad Technology. With 24/7 technology access for students, both districts felt a need to hold students accountable for their online and electronic behaviors. Each school implemented 1-to-1 mobile devices (iPads) in the 2012-13 school year.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 29, 2015

Old Maps, available for iPhone , iPad or any Android device through Google Play, allows mobile access to more than 250,000 high resolution, historical maps from the 15th to the 20th century, from across the world. A scroll bar appears on the right displaying available maps.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Please spread the word if you are attending ASHA as I think this information is only available at info desk and the daily update sheet, two resources I doubt people access.

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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. Get introduced to practical pedagogical strategies for using iPads and Blogger with your students.

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Kathy Schrock

JUNE 7, 2016

Tech Armor has been selling screen protectors, cases, and various accessories since June of 2012. TECH ARMOR GLASS SCREEN PROTECTORS FOR IPAD PROS I have both the iPad Pro 9.7" The ports are all easily accessible and the headphone jack port even accommodates a headphone with a bit larger plug size than the Apple headphones.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The two companies have had on-and-off conversations about partnership opportunities since 2012. We now have access to capital and we’ll look at people who’ve made truly outstanding content,” says Waldron. In the early 2010s, iPads had just been released, but already there were high hopes for their utility in education.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The nonprofit launched in 2012, and when it explored school connectivity data the following year, it found that just 30 percent of school districts had sufficient bandwidth to support digital learning, or 100 kbps per student. But there needs to be another initiative now, like a rural internet initiative to get home access for our students.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Outside the Box” iPad for SLPs- Apps Through a Language Lens! Friday, February 10, 2012 8 am to 3 pm (registration starts at 7:30) at the Washtenaw ISD Ann Arbor, MI. Access a reading list of free online resources for further learning and exploration. $40 Apply criteria to evaluate Apps for clinical use.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 3, 2013

Toward the end of 2012, Google released a flurry of updates and new apps for iPad, many of them useful for SLPs. The Google-Apple connection should be of interest to us because, like it or not, Google provides some terrific services in communication, mapping, video and all-around information access that can help us in our jobs daily.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 2, 2018

He wanted to make sure students and teachers had access everywhere they went, and wireless connections as an inhibitor to online state testing, 1:1 student: device program, Chromebooks, was problematic. Ryan noticed that a lack of enough access points caused lots of log in troubles for teachers. Plan ahead.

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