Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

When you have classroom reading time, kids can pair up and read to each other. Here’s how it works: Post a sign-up (digitally or on the wall of your classroom) where students volunteer to read a (very) short story to classmates. For longer lists, here are Scholastic authors who will Skype with your classroom. by Sandra S.

Adobe 195

Adobe iPad Groups Digital Citizenship 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 31, 2020

When you have classroom reading time, kids can pair up and read to each other. Whether you have iPads, Macs, PCs, or Chromebooks, teach students as young as kindergarten how to access the book curation tool (such as iBooks, RAZKids, Kindle, or another) to find stories to read with each other. Charlesbridge, 2014. by Sandra S.

iPad 392

iPad Adobe Groups Libraries 392

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. With 28 campuses spread across the Southern California district, each managing its own technology decisions, some schools regularly enjoyed the benefits of technology in the classroom, while those in higher poverty areas had minimal tech interaction, if any.

Digital Learning 118

Digital Learning Digital Divide Classroom Learning 118

Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

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. Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1.

EdTech 176

EdTech Common Core Chromebook iPad 176

The Electric Educator

MAY 14, 2014

Chromebooks went from being a cute gimmick to a platform gaining momentum at a rate that is making even Microsoft take notice. In Michigan, 40% of expected educational device purchases in 2014 will be Chromebooks [ source ]. Got Chromebooks? chromebook' The Google Chrome platform has exploded in the last two years.

Chromebook 45

Chromebook Microsoft Conference Google 45

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

When you have classroom reading time, kids can pair up and read to each other. Whether you have iPads, Macs, PCs, or Chromebooks, teach students as young as kindergarten how to access the book curation tool (such as iBooks, RAZKids, Kindle, or another) to find stories to read with each other. Charlesbridge, 2014. by Sandra S.

iPad 276

iPad Adobe Groups Libraries 276

MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Many school districts are turning to Chromebooks as a practical option for 1:1 technology initiatives. Intel-Powered Chromebooks are an easy to use, and affordable option for getting technology in the hands of students and teachers. Chromebooks are practical tools to use when striving to meet the ISTE standards , formerly the NETS.

Chromebook 45

Chromebook Classroom Google Survey 45

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. Google Google Classroom. Updates and Upgrades: The first of the “Classrooms,” Google Classroom launched in August 2014.

Microsoft 145

Microsoft Google Classroom Schoology 145

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2019

I know — you’re convinced but don’t know how to blend read-alouds into your busy classroom schedule. When you have classroom reading time, kids can pair up and read to each other. For longer lists, here are Scholastic authors who will Skype with your classroom and a list of Penguin Young Reader authors who Skype.

How To 364

How To iPad Adobe Groups 364

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. The independent private school in Medina, Wash., which has 330 students, is not alone.

STEM 397

STEM Education Advocacy Libraries 397

Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

. * mobile app Top 100 Sites/Apps of 2014 Been for Education - A innovative site for Social Learning that allows educators to surf and collaborate on the web w/ their students in a safe environment where educators create/manage student accounts. Otus - A fantastic and easy to use 1:1 learning solution for mobile classrooms (i.e

Game-Based Learning 74

Game-Based Learning Common Core iPad Mobility 74

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

A great deal has changed since Digital Leadership was published in 2014. More and more schools have gone 1:1 thanks to the cost-effectiveness of the Chromebook and cloud-based tools. What I have described above only accounts for a small subset of the changes we have seen since 2014. What should be removed?

OER 239

OER Personal Learning Network Outcomes Blended Learning 239

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

When introducing technology to improve classroom results, it’s important to understand the needs and limitations of the teachers who will handle those solutions day to day. . Bring Teachers into the Tech Integration Process. Once you understand the problem and what your faculty is capable of, it is time to start implementing a solution.

E-rate 254

E-rate Case Study Strategy Report 254

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

The past decade saw significant improvements in the application of technology to learning and 2017 became a tipping point where embedding technology into education finally moved from fringe to mainstream, remaking classrooms in the image of the future. More Chromebooks than iPads. Textbooks used to be de rigueur in a classroom.

Chromebook 152

Chromebook Education Gamification iPad 152

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2015

When Waller Independent School District of Waller, Texas, decided to start upgrading its laptops and desktops to Windows 7 in 2014, the district had one big concern: time. After years of using Chromebooks alongside its traditional laptops, school leaders were anticipating lightning-fast boot up times from their new investments.

Laptops 40

Laptops Chromebook Software Google 40

Tom Murray

JUNE 27, 2016

After reviewing more than 70 recent research studies on the effective use of educational technology, Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond and her team at Stanford University were able to provide concrete examples of classroom environments in which technology has made a positive impact in the learning outcomes of at-risk students. Zielezinski, M.,

EdTech 178

EdTech Software Outcomes Chromebook 178

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Jessie Woolley-Wilson, CEO of DreamBox Learning Jessie Woolley-Wilson (CEO, DreamBox Learning): In the past, educators were focused on how to get more devices in the classroom. We’ve largely succeeded—according to a recent Common Sense Media survey , eight out of 10 K-12 teachers have computing devices in their classrooms.

EdTech 161

EdTech iPad Chromebook Industry 161

District Administration

JANUARY 30, 2015

How Google’s new Classroom tool can help teachers be organized, more efficient. In the fall of 2014, Google will introduce Classroom, a new free tool in Google Apps for Education. District Administration Custom Publishing Group.

Google 40

Google Tools Classroom Chromebook 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

In a combined biology/literature class, students at James Lick High School complete assignments using school-supplied Chromebooks. At James Lick High School the slate-gray Chromebooks are ubiquitous. Using computers and online resources in the classroom is part of a growing trend in education. SAN JOSE, Calif. —

Technology 108

Technology Chromebook Laptops iPad 108

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?

Google 40

Google Classroom iPad Android 40

wwwatanabe

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

i-Nigma Available on IOS Available for Android Available on Blackberry Available for Windows There are also QR Code Readers for Chromebooks and other devices that have cameras. QR Code Generator There are several ways to create QR Codes, however my current favorite is GOQR.me. What questions do you still have?

Classroom 40

Classroom Android Chromebook iPad 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2021

Nearly one year after the violent murder of George Floyd in broad daylight, the police officer charged with his death has been found guilty, and our country — and classrooms — are once again talking about Black lives. The same is true in classrooms across the country that must teach about race.

Chromebook 92

Chromebook Exercises Training Report 92

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 15, 2013

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. It all begins with leadership, whether at the district, building, or classroom level. This post is the fifth in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times.

Student Engagement 290

Student Engagement Learning Chromebook Digital Learning 290

Marketplace K-12

APRIL 15, 2016

In 2015, spending on hardware for educational purposes amounted to $15 billion, an increase of 7 percent from 2014, according to Futuresource Consulting, a U.K.-based ” The researchers found that products chosen for classrooms differ markedly, from Chromebooks’ emergence as the technology of choice in more than half of U.S.

Report 40

Report Chromebook Mobility Microsoft 40

EdTechTeacher

MAY 23, 2018

Millions of iPads and Chromebooks entered American classrooms between 2012 and 2015 and often joined laptops already in place. I can remember visiting dozens of schools during the summers of 2013 and 2014 and having discussions with administrators about their new 1:1 tech initiatives. As a result, that change has not occurred.

Chromebook 60

Chromebook Laptops iPad Strategy 60

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Inside Castlemont’s media center in May 2021, Chromebook carts are completely empty. In the early days of the pandemic, every Chromebook on campus was lent out to students during remote learning. Jen Bender, the data tech lead at Castlemont High School, gives a new student her #OaklandUndivided Chromebook and hot spot in May 2021.

Digital Divide 111

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In 2014, Starbucks and Arizona State University pioneered a new kind of partnership. Broadband penetration in K-12 schools reached over 98 percent , while low-cost computing devices like Chromebooks have proliferated in classrooms. Education technology reached a tipping point in the last decade.

Trends 169

Trends EdTech Education Company 169

My Paperless Classroom

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Someone is ready to go to bed #HourOfCode #KodableWeb #KidsCanCode pic.twitter.com/DunYRskhza — Kodable (@kodable) December 8, 2014 That is right, now you can play everybody''s favorite coding app for pre-readers on a desktop machine in the browser, In fact, it is optimized for chromebooks.

Android 95

Android iPad Chromebook Tablets 95

Marketplace K-12

JUNE 15, 2016

2013 to 2015 represented “three years of exceptional sales,” with strong double-digit growth from 2014-2015, according to Futuresource. Google’s Chromebooks’ shipments in the U.S. In a move meant to simplify the process of creating classroom groups, the company introduced School Data Sync. In the U.S.,

Microsoft 40

Microsoft Chromebook iPad Tablets 40

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2016

Chromebook sales see large boost in U.S. “Total universe spending in the global education technology hardware market in 2015 increased 7 percent to $15 billion from 2014,” says Colin Messenger, senior analyst at Futuresource Consulting. was the largest market for Chromebooks. The Classroom Displays Category.

Chromebook 40

Chromebook Tablets Mobility Report 40

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 31, 2015

This was a sponsored post I wrote in 2014. Google Drive, Google Classroom, and Chromebooks are big, so this post remains popular. Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015 on the Cool Cat Teacher Blog. Want to read the post? Just click the title of the post and you can read and share it! Top 10 Tips for Close Reading Activities.

Social Media 150

Social Media eBook Chromebook Google 150

There is no box

DECEMBER 17, 2018

They are all rocking the 13″ MacBook Air from 2014 and aside from some battery issues on the oldest ones, I must say, the devices have held up really well. So, is this the device for 350 educators to use day and in day out in their classrooms for the next 4-5 years? Maybe we should be testing teacher Chromebooks instead…

Laptops 65

Laptops Chromebook System Classroom 65

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

By one estimate, Google Chromebooks accounted for 58 percent of all device sales to U.S. The idea was to expand the game’s footprint to students in classrooms that were using laptops and Chromebooks. In the early 2010s, iPads had just been released, but already there were high hopes for their utility in education.

Company 96

Company Chromebook Learning Gamification 96

Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2016

The foundational technology pieces – Chromebooks, internet, assessment platforms – are stabilized at most Oakland schools. However, the school environment, in terms of teacher support and space for using technology to support learning, is not as strong.This impacts the level of capacity teachers have to bring technology into the classroom.

EdTech 60

EdTech Chromebook Assessment Meeting 60

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The Student Access to Digital Learning Resources Outside the Classroom Report , by the Department of Education, identified the three main causes of digital inequity as access and cost of high speed broadband and the lack of understanding by school families as to the importance of internet to support their students’ education.

Accessibility 58

Accessibility Digital Citizenship E-rate Broadband 58

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

MARCH 21, 2014

Since it is web-browser based, Curriculet can be used on any device or computer which is a must for my BYOD, 1:1 one day a week with Chromebooks classroom. Whether you are signing in with your own email, using the Edmodo app , or signing in with Google, accessing your Curriculet is simple.

Common Core 114

Common Core BYOD Edmodo Chromebook 114

The Thinking Stick

AUGUST 14, 2016

I have wrote occasionally here about the work the Eduro Learning team and I are doing in partnership with Marysville as they roll out over 5000 Chromebooks to students 6-12 in their district. February 2014: The community of Marysville passes the Tech Levy and infrastructure work begins. May 2015: Every teacher receives a new laptop.

Chromebook 66

Chromebook Laptops Case Study Training 66