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JANUARY 29, 2018

12 Principles Of Mobile Learning by Terry Heick Ed note: This post has been updated and republished from a previous Mobile Learning is about self-actuated personalization. As learning practices and technology tools change, mobile learning itself will continue to evolve.

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Mobile Learning Mobility Learning Accessibility 111

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

There's a big giant access issue, both in terms of what happens when there’s no internet and then also what happens when you don’t have a device that can go on the internet,” says Beth Holland, the digital equity and rural project director at the Consortium for School Networking, an industry group for school tech directors.

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Accessibility Broadband E-rate Smartphone 212

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones. Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Through this work, we see powerful examples of innovation across education — from students creating their own virtual reality (VR) films, to researchers working with technology developers to improve edtech efficacy, to educators rethinking their own professional development with the use of micro-credentials.

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Digital Divide iPad EdTech Competency Based Learning 234

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:35. The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Individual Classroom Technology Use. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Broadband Survey Mobility EdTech 319

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2019

These are just some of the goals of a current project at the University of North Carolina's Emerging Technologies Lab , under the direction of Steven King. GEAR UP NC VR is a mobile app that places the college tour experience in the palm of a student's hand. Building a mobile app takes time.

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Accessibility Mobility Video Resources 129

Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2019

Some of the conclusions may not come as a surprise in the Omidyar Network’s report on what works in scaling education technology in different regions worldwide. Long-term planning and investment in infrastructure for widespread and improved access to the internet and mobile devices is critical. Take Chile, for instance.

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Technology EdTech Education Mobility 148

EdNews Daily

MARCH 26, 2019

With more than 4 billion users now connected to the internet, 50% of the global population (Forbes, December 2018), it is not surprising that the education sector has embraced devices and software to interact, engage, and enhance the learning environment for students. In 2018, total venture capital funding notched a new record at $99.5B

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Trends EdTech Udemy Company 100

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 11:42. With Wi-Fi now the primary, default and sometimes only internet access for students and staff in schools, it’s vital to get the most out of its infrastructure. Every school will require additional access points to add coverage and capacity to address growth and new demand over time. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Mobility Trends Data Policies 297

Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), first published on 9 May 1999 by the Worldwide Consortium (W3C), are part of a series of Web Accessibility Initiatives (WAI). was published on 5 June 2018, with a few more extensions and updates. 3.3.7 – Accessible Authentication. Some extensions of the existing WCAG 1.0

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Accessibility Guidelines eBook Mobility 52

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 20, 2018

Fri, 04/20/2018 - 15:10. Despite the abundant technology advances that have taken place over the past century, many classrooms still have something in common with the one-room schoolhouses of yore. Each collaborative area must have access to a digital display. How to Embrace Unconventional Classroom Designs. jena.passut_7651.

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How To Classroom Broadband Mobility 236

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Gaps also exist between high-performing and low-performing public schools based on differences in access to funding and resources, community engagement and commitment, and the ability and willingness of district and school leaders to embrace innovation and try new strategies. And, they must be informed citizens in our democracy.

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Digital Learning E-rate Learning Mobility 335

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2020

The biggest danger that higher education faces as a sector, though, is the loss of gains that we have made over the past 20 years in access to a college education — with all of the accompanying benefits to individuals and our entire society — for first-generation and minority students. Now is not the time to lose focus.

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Accessibility Broadband Survey Digital Divide 136

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

Even amid the proliferation of mobile technology in K–12 schools through BYOD programs and one-to-one computing, desktop computers remain a popular choice. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. Computing, Cost Savings and the Cloud: The Value of Virtualization.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Wed, 10/31/2018 - 12:13. Human brain signals take 14 milliseconds to travel ,” says Jason Leigh , senior research analyst for mobility at IDC. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 districts are trying to bolster access to broadband in schools! Is K–12 Education Ready for 5G? eli.zimmerman_9856. 2020 is just around the corner.

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Education Broadband EdTech Data 341

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 13, 2018

Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:15. Shadow IT — the term for hardware, software and applications acquired by an organization’s users without going through the IT department — has become common, especially with the rise in inexpensive computing devices and widely available mobile and cloud-based apps. Enforce Network Access Restrictions.

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Symantec Software Mobility Data 174

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 10:10. In makerspaces, usually set up in schools or libraries, students work collaboratively on projects that encourage using creative solutions to explore areas in science, technology, engineering and math. Makerspaces in Schools Make Coding Accessible to Students. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Libraries Learning EdTech Accessibility 411

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Crisp continued, “I would design for today's working adult who hasn't had opportunity to keep up with the pace of technological change. dlnchat I would design for today's working adult who hasn't had opportunity to keep up with the pace of technological change. ecrisp (@ecrisp) November 13, 2018. For whom are you designing?”

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How To Mobility Course OER 124

Educational Technology Guy

MAY 9, 2018

Google kicked off Google I/O 2018 , their developer conference, yesterday, 5/8/18, with a keynote that had some amazing announcements in it. Many will be great for education, including news, accessibility and more. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. I'm pretty excited for these.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 16, 2020

The advent of the internet and the popularization of digital devices brought a new context for teachers and school administrators, since students started to bring technology to the school routine. The school, in turn, cannot turn its back on this new reality, but must incorporate educational technology into pedagogical practices.

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Technology eBook Education Learning 96

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

A version of this post was originally published on November 8, 2018, in OEB Insights. With new learning technologies and techniques always emerging and evolving, it can be hard for anyone involved in creating and delivering learning materials to keep up. Mobile learning. The e-learning industry is constantly evolving.

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Industry Trends E-rate Gamification 274

EdTech Magazine

MAY 2, 2018

Wed, 05/02/2018 - 11:41. with high-speed internet to help bridge the “homework gap” that many rural students face because of lack of internet access at home. And without this access, many students fall behind. Chandler, the school district’s director of technology, told EdTech in 2016. jena.passut_7651. Content Subtype.

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Microsoft Broadband BYOD EdTech 273

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Fri, 06/01/2018 - 11:52. While IoT deployments are relatively new to education, industry observers expect the technology to make a big impact thanks to its potential to reduce costs, improve security and boost student engagement. Like any other technology introduced on campus, IoT will need a robust infrastructure to back it.

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Future Ready Data Survey Industry 334

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

It’s an economic concern, as schools consider how they can ensure equal access for all. DEFINING EQUITY: EMPATHY, AUTHENTICITY, AND ACCESS Sean Wybrant, Digital Media Studies Teacher, William J. Wybrant cites the North Dakota Access Pipeline as an example. The people who had the problem didn’t have access to solve it.”

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Accessibility STEM Robotics Elementary 89

Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Welcome to NEO Blog 2018! Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue.

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Digital Divide Broadband Mobility BYOD 150

eSchool News

JULY 4, 2018

Mobile devices are a key component in many classrooms, and apps go hand-in-hand with those mobile devices. During an ISTE 2018 session, five educators each presented their four favorite apps in a “smackdown” format that gave each educator two minutes to highlight the coolest features of each app.

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Adobe Mobility Video Tablets 81

edWeb.net

JULY 2, 2021

Technology, said Böttger, who is responsible for Workplace Experience Strategy for the Device Technology Group at Cisco, was the bridge to his son’s inclusion in the school environment. Parents worried whether their children would have access to technology. Getting the Technology Right and Together “Automagically”.

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Technology Tablets Pearson iPhone 93

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Thu, 10/11/2018 - 12:07. A recent study from Hanover research has identified the key aspects of computer science in K–12, including what technology to use and when, as well as some of the concerns around current practices in schools. There are enough challenges with equitable access. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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How To EdTech Elementary BYOD 311

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. Highlights.

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Accessibility Digital Badges Elementary BYOD 55

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. And those are just a few examples from recent months.

Digital Learning 150

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Mobility Learning 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. And those are just a few examples from recent months.

Digital Learning 150

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Mobility Learning 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. There are a growing number of ways to help students push their technology interests further by earning industry-recognized certifications or using their digital schools for community service projects. And those are just a few examples from recent months.

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Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Mobility Learning 150

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2018

Earlier this month in New York City, the AT&T Aspire Accelerator, AT&T’s program that finds, develops, and invests in promising edtech companies from around the world, hosted an afternoon of mock board meetings with its 2018 cohort. To date AT&T has made 27 investments. Words Liive (Washington, D.C.)

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EdTech Company Outcomes Academic Standards 89

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Market data and services firm MDR has updated a wide-ranging survey it last fielded in 2018 about teachers and tech, and the resulting report, “How 2020 Shifted Perceptions of Technology in the Classroom,” illustrates how COVID-19’s disruptions have upended some edtech trends and accelerated others. Apparently 1:1 device access.

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EdTech LMS Survey Classroom 175

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Wed, 12/26/2018 - 09:47. School districts across the country are under pressure to get the biggest bang for the buck, and the federal E-rate program is a way to address internet connectivity needs cost-­effectively, while supporting the growing use of mobile computing devices and digital learning in classrooms. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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E-rate Broadband Mobility Twitter 206

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Virtual reality (VR) technology is poised to impact many aspects of modern life including education. Ngo: The original idea for the company was born in 2018 out of the UNLEASH movement, an innovation lab for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. What was the driving force for you and your team to adopt VR?

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Company EdTech Mobility Trends 214

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. After all, schools are preparing them for their future careers, which will include using some aspect of online technology. CEN also has a reputation for reliability.

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