The Hechinger Report

JUNE 10, 2019

A Reboot Foundation report finds a negative tie between the use of tablets in school and fourth-grade reading scores. For younger school children, the study found a negative tie between the use of tablets in school and fourth-grade reading scores. Photo: Tara García Mathewson/The Hechinger Report. Weekly Update. Future of Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Wed, 03/13/2019 - 13:54. K–12 classrooms essentially have been set up in much the same way since the days of Horace Mann in 1830s Massachusetts. . Increasingly, schools have turned away from that model as they strive to create active-learning classroom spaces that are more conducive to modern learning methods and thought. .

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 10:55. For IT staff and administrators, the work of ensuring all students have equal access to the internet , and to technology that is now standard for modern classrooms, is complex. . First, they lead the effort to distribute digital devices such as notebooks and tablets. Digital Equity: How Far Have We Come?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2019

Luckily, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Andrew Carroll, former High School teacher, has a great analysis of the problem and discussion of solutions below: How to control smartphone usage in classroom? Digital devices, especially smartphones and tablets, have become an appendage for schools. What various techniques can be used?

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For my year-end post, I’m highlighting 10 of the most well-read Proof Points stories of 2019. This study found that students in gifted classrooms are learning the same topics and curriculum as students in general education classes. Research shows lower test scores for fourth graders who use tablets in schools.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44. Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. District teachers learned to use Google Classroom and Google’s G Suite apps. .

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Thu, 08/22/2019 - 08:25. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how virtual and augmented reality has matured in the K–12 classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks).

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 3, 2019

Fri, 05/03/2019 - 14:54. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how the physical layout of a learning space can affect classroom management. Classrooms are another great place to store technology and provide immediate access to teachers and students. . Sleek, compact charging carts hold tablets and Chromebooks while taking up little space.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

HoverCam , a provider of innovative, interactive, and engaging education solutions, will demonstrate its full hardware and software learning platform for digital classrooms in Booth 2144 at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference (ISTE), June 23-26 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 11:31. Technology-driven accommodations support students who require additional help within the traditional classroom and allow them to function without drawing extra attention to their disabilities. . How to Leverage Mainstream Technology to Boost Special Education. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Joe Marquez.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:05. First, K–12 schools should use current AI solutions to help with everything from classroom performance to network safety and monitoring. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how artificial intelligence can help strengthen personalized learning in the classroom. How K–12 Schools Have Adopted Artificial Intelligence.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2019

ISTE 2019 is fast approaching, and as enthusiasm levels rise, so does the pressure to see it all and do it all. Make sure you have your devices charged, whether it is your phone, tablet, laptop or all of them. Meet NEO at ISTE 2019! The NEO team will be heading to Philadelphia next week to attend ISTE 2019, between June 23-26.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Today’s K-12 students are coming to the classrooms toting three or more mobile devices, from smartphones and laptops to tablets and smart watches. Technology continues to shape the future of how we educate our children and operate our schools, from flipped classrooms to the use of augmented and virtual reality.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 09:12. Each student receives either a Lenovo touch-screen laptop or a Microsoft Surface for use in the classroom and for homework. As more schools put laptops and tablets in students’ hands, they’re also deploying new technologies that allow them to mitigate related risks. Andrew.Steger_zKQu.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks).

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

According to a 2019 Pew Research Center report, 96 percent of adults own a cell phone and 81 percent own a smartphone. About half own a tablet computer, while three-quarters own desktop or laptop computers. Any Device Will Do Americans have lots of consumer technology tools to choose from, and they haven’t all made the same selections.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2023

Recently, EdSurge sat down with Brigitta Witt , vice president of social impact and sustainability at T-Mobile, to discuss how teachers can support students’ bold ideas beyond the classroom. Check Out These Changemakers Ian’s Giving Garden was one of the winners / finalists in 2019. The 2019 winners' lookbook can be downloaded here.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 19, 2019

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 22:03. When you have multiple classrooms sharing different devices, you kind of expect that things will be misplaced ,” he says. But the convertible tablets — Lenovo 300e devices featuring touch screens mounted on 360-degree hinges — also offer significant new capabilities that benefit IT management. .

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

How Digital Natives Process Information in the Classroom. Using Technology in the Classroom to Teach Digital Natives. Integrating technology into the classroom is a necessity.[1] 7 smart ways to use technology in classrooms.” Technology in the classroom: steps toward a new vision.” Prensky, Marc. MarcPrensky.com.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

Wed, 03/06/2019 - 21:43. When Burlington High School in Massachusetts launched its rollout of 1 thousand personal tablets , Jane Scheffer, the school’s instructional technologist, decided to recruit students to run and manage an IT help desk. 4 Ways to Get a K–12 Student Help Desk Going. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

They have a site dedicated to using Squid in the Classroom with tips, resources and use cases. The cost of the EDU license fro 2019-2020 is $4/user with a minimum purchase of $100 for the academic year. Check it out: [link] and [link] Related Articles: Android Apps for Education - work on Chromebooks and Chrome OS Tablets too!

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Wed, 09/18/2019 - 11:12. For educators, the new school year is a prime time to set technology-related goals for their district, school or classroom. . Explore offerings in the Google App Hub for educators or features in Google Classroom, Calendar and other G Suite apps. eli.zimmerman_9856. Here’s how. Try out new digital tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2018

Here’s an interesting article on what tech may go away by 2019. This is from Steven Wesley, guest blogger for Ask a Tech Teacher and ESL teacher, with intimate knowledge of tech used in the classroom. However, as far as actual classrooms go, there won’t be many printed papers or documents going around. Desktop Computers.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Context matters, especially when it comes to classroom learning. There's no one formula that's right for every classroom.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Nearpod offers an interactive instructional platform that merges real-time formative assessment and dynamic media for live and self-paced learning experiences, both inside and outside of the classroom, giving educators the ability to adjust in real-time, while easily seeing how their students are progressing.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

This post and podcast episode will give you everything you need to get ready to participate in the Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week in 2019. Classroom Tips. There are hundreds of free resources, lesson plans, tutorials and events that bring the power of coding into the K-12 classroom. Dance Party 2019.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Ward’s Science is known to its customers and the industry as the complete solution for materials supporting classroom science subjects. 2019 Ward’s Science Catalog. 2019 Ward’s Science STEM Catalog . 2019 Ward’s Healthcare & Medical Education Catalog . Visit the YouTube channel for a full listing.

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EdNews Daily

JULY 30, 2019

The Washington Post reported (July 16, 2019) that a report filed by the National Center for Education Statistics, that online bullying and texting is the rise among middle and high school students. Tablets have surged from 26% to 55% usage as kids’ device of choice during car rides. Forty-two percent say it happens in classrooms.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on November 25, 2019, in Education Technology. With educational technologies taking over the classroom, the virtual learning environment needs to be a safe space for students as well. Students should only use computers, laptops, tablets or phones that are protected.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 14, 2019

A 2019 Common Sense survey found that only four out of every 10 teachers consider the professional development that they received on the use of technology in the classroom to be effective. Plus, as you get more comfortable, you’ll see how integrating technology benefits your classroom. By Paul Erickson and Paul Gigliotti.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

After all, in October 2019 the nonprofit EducationSuperHighway declared that nearly 99 percent of U.S. Well, that was at the Federal Communications Commission’s 2014-15 short-term target of 100 Kbps per student for using tech in the classroom. So maybe you thought internet connectivity to schools was a done deal.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

As schools seek innovative new strategies to increase reading and learning, teachers are using digital tools inside and outside the classroom. Students can then borrow from the school’s digital collection and read on all major eReading devices, computers, tablets and smartphones with a valid student ID. CLEVELAND – May 6, 2022 ? –

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Yet even though almost all K-12 classrooms have computers or tablets, most teachers aren’t trained to leverage computing education for rigorous learning. Many educators can leverage these core computational thinking approaches in their classrooms when tackling existing learning objectives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided. Go to everfi.com/coolcat to sign up for these early literacy lessons perfect for K to 2 classrooms everywhere. And how much is too much?

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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.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2019

The newest voices in that choir come from Bill and Melinda Gates, who declared that “ textbooks are becoming obsolete ” in their 2019 annual letter. classrooms from kindergarten through high school.” Spending data suggests that instructional software is indeed growing in classrooms. From 2011 to 2014, U.S. billion to $3.3

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