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Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life

EdTech Magazine

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 11:36. Now the school has about 20 models, along with apps students can use on their tablets or Chromebooks to learn the basics of programming. Sixth-graders get acquainted with the Sphero at the library during lunch or after school. Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life.

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USB-C, USB-B, and USB-A: What’s the Difference?

ViewSonic Education

The first version was released in 1996, and the most recent speed upgrade is USB4, released in 2019, though it is not yet widely implemented. However, mobile phones and tablets are among the most commonly connected devices using USB and flash drives since their earliest iterations. appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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Here Is What the Right Tools for Mixed Reality in the Classroom Look Like

EdTech Magazine

Wed, 01/23/2019 - 12:56. The cube comes to life when using specific MERGE Cube apps , which can be downloaded and used on students’ tablets or phones. They enthusiastically placed dinosaurs, robots, animals and other 3D objects around the library. Here Is What the Right Tools for Mixed Reality in the Classroom Look Like.

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3 Ways to Ensure New K–12 Digital Infrastructure Fits

EdTech Magazine

Fri, 05/03/2019 - 14:54. For example, libraries are often large, open spaces and can be easily transformed into computer laboratories. Sleek, compact charging carts hold tablets and Chromebooks while taking up little space. 3 Ways to Ensure New K–12 Digital Infrastructure Fits. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Low Tech? No Problem. Here are 3 Alternative Ways to Help Distance Learning Happen.

Edsurge

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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New Sora Showcase Turns Any Touchscreen Display into Kiosk for Student Discovery of Digital Books

eSchool News

For example, schools can promote juvenile titles on kid-friendly touchscreen devices for elementary students or draw attention to nonfiction materials in the research section of the school library. Compatible hardware includes any touchscreen device or monitor (iPad mini-sized tablet or larger) running Windows 10, Android or iOS.

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Make This the Year That You Take On Ambitious IT Projects in Your School

EdTech Magazine

Wed, 09/18/2019 - 11:12. Older students use the Tynker platform to code while younger students use tablet computers, Principal John Beeck told EdTech. . Just like we would teach them to read a book or check a book out of the library, the same thing needs to be in place for the computer ,” Jones said in an interview with EdTech. .

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