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Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Educators See Positive Impact of Mobile Devices in K–12. Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:53. A new report from national education nonprofit Project Tomorrow says adding mobile devices to the classroom provides students with equity, empowerment and a better understanding of complex concepts. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Review: Acer Tab 10 Gives Students the Best of Chromebooks and Tablets

EdTech Magazine

Review: Acer Tab 10 Gives Students the Best of Chromebooks and Tablets. Thu, 08/23/2018 - 17:54. “Do Do we want a Chromebook or a tablet?” That’s how conversations about classroom mobility options often start. Chromebook Tab 10 Is Lightweight and Can Last the School Day. Acer Chromebook Tab 10.

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New tablets for Education - comparing the new Acer Chromebook Tab 10 and the new Apple iPad

Educational Technology Guy

Last week had two interesting announcements for EDU - a new iPad and the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 tablet. There have been a lot of different reactions from the two, but most reactions were very positive towards the Chromebook Tab and very "meh" to the new iPad. Here are my thoughts and some articles that were posted about them.

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New Global Survey Offers Snapshot of Technology in the Classroom in 2019

EdTech Magazine

Use of desktops, notebooks and tablets (think Asus Chromebook and Acer Chromebook Tab 10 ) frequently support the ongoing trend of gamification in education, the report states. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how educators are using mobile devices to make a positive impact. Smartphones Are Not Universal in K–12.

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Computing, Cost Savings and the Cloud: The Value of Virtualization

EdTech Magazine

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. For now, about 48 percen t of the teachers and students who responded to a 2018 report about classroom technology from Cambridge International reported using a desktop computer in schools.

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3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider

EdTech Magazine

Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:35. According to a report from K–12 device company Kajeet, the number of mobile devices sold to K–12 schools grew 10 percent year-over-year, with 73 percent of teachers polled agreeing technology has changed classroom dynamics over the past five years for the better. eli.zimmerman_9856. How much speed do you need?

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Study Finds Data Analytics Help Lower Rates of Disciplinary Action in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 11:39. Teachers Track Student Behavior Through Mobile App. Educators can report the behavior of individual students through their mobile devices or Chromebooks by using behavior codes, which can be personalized to fit the needs of the school. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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