EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Learning Counsel, a leading education research institute and news media hub, announced this year’s National Digital Transition Survey Award winners at its 2019 National Gathering held in Dallas, TX. Most recently they unveiled a new mobile Innovation Lab. Key takeaways from the 2019 national survey include: The U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:05. AI-enabled teaching assistants and mobile applications help educators meet that challenge, using input from students to adjust course materials through educational apps, leaving teachers time to conduct the interpersonal aspects of their curricula. Access the full report here.). “It eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Thu, 08/15/2019 - 13:15. Kajeet ’s ConnectEdNow campaign , announced in June, aims to make broadband access more affordable by providing students with portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices, a $200 mobile device subsidy and discounted data plans from Verizon , T-Mobile and other LTE providers. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:11. As EdTech reported recently , preliminary scientific evidence found using augmented reality platforms can give students an advantage when it comes to learning code. . 3 Exciting Ways to Use Augmented and Virtual Reality in the K–12 Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856. Drive Coding Concepts Home with AR.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children’s digital habits across 2023. Some of the key findings from 2023’s report include: TikTok continued to captivate with children spending a global average of 112 minutes daily on the app – up from 107 in 2022.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 10:40. GoGuardian has announced a new AI-enabled cloud-based filtering solution for K–12 schools designed to expand filtering capabilities to all mobile and personal devices connected to school networks. . GoGuardian Develops a New AI-Enabled Cloud Filter for K–12 Schools. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Kathy Schrock

AUGUST 29, 2019

uHandy ask me to review their Mobile Microscope Duet and, after taking a look at it online, I readily agreed to test it out! Sample on Light Stage High-Mag Lens The High-Mag Lens (30x-1000x) can attach to the back of the mobile device, and the Light Stage can even be magnetically attached to it. I could not wait for it to arrive!

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

Mon, 08/19/2019 - 09:40. 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. Computing, Cost Savings and the Cloud: The Value of Virtualization. eli.zimmerman_9856. The rate of desktop computer use was highest in the U.S.,

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 22, 2023

In stories detailing inequities, from post-graduation income gaps to programming that places Black students in less upwardly mobile career tracks , the news consistently demonstrates that our higher education system is not equitably serving Black learners. Related: The college degree gap between Black and white Americans was always bad.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:25. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online. shailaja.neela…. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. Kids aged 8–18 years old are in front of screens for seven hours every day on average, CBS News reports. With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

McKinsey just published a new report, “The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow” ( summary ; longer document ), looking ahead to 2030 after new technologies have had some impact. The report isn’t happy with this, and asks us to make policy changes now. We’ll return to that down below.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Thu, 02/28/2019 - 15:20. A study conducted at Georgia Tech found that students who used mobile augmented reality platforms to learn coding performed better on assessments than their counterparts. . “We K–12 Teachers Use Virtual and Augmented Reality Platforms to Teach Coding. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 19, 2019

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 22:03. The software also includes Absolute Mobile Theft Management , which allows devices to be located with GPS — handy whenever something ends up in the wrong room or is moved off of its assigned cart. “We Asset Management Tools Help Time-Strapped K–12 IT Teams. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Chris Hayhurst.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2021

Understandably, reports indicating that higher education is heading toward a looming enrollment cliff have university administrators nervous. In Chicago, only 42 percent of public school graduates enrolled in four-year colleges in 2019. News & World Report ranked us No. 2 in social mobility in the Midwest.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Fri, 05/17/2019 - 10:40. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Fri, 09/13/2019 - 12:12. Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. eli.zimmerman_9856. Students are more exposed to the internet than ever. by Eli Zimmerman.

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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. The tests will be device-agnostic, meaning students will be able to complete them at home using computers, tablets or mobile phones , or even write their responses by hand and take a photo of them to submit.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

Tue, 06/04/2019 - 15:39. Classrooms filled with rows of desks make it difficult for students with mobility issues to navigate through the space. . Keep Adaptive Technology Top of Mind in MLE Planning. eli.zimmerman_9856. The physical layout of a classroom can make all the difference for a successful learning experience.

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Edsurge

JULY 28, 2021

billion—which is a good moment to reflect on how mobile learning has entered classrooms and how the company has expanded from just an app. And Urdan says Duolingo brought a mobile-first approach to the sector. The company also noted that “in 2019 and 2020, we had net losses of $13.6 Duolingo has a few things going for itself.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Similarly, during the 2019-2020 school year, San Antonio Union School District (California) created the first-ever student board member position. Each month during their one-year term, the board member presents a report to the board and school community to share the input and feedback of students.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2021

registered apprenticeship programs grew 73 percent between 2009 and 2019. In April, the Government Accountability Office published a report that recommends that employers develop apprenticeship programs to help workers weather economic disruptions. Techtonic raised $6 million in 2019. Members include Walmart, Sony and T-Mobile.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2024

And in 2019, the New York State Senate passed the José Peralta New York State DREAM Act , which gave undocumented students in New York State the ability to qualify for state aid for higher education. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

McKinsey just published a new report, “The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow” ( summary ; longer document ), looking ahead to 2030 after new technologies have had some impact. The report isn’t happy with this, and asks us to make policy changes now. We’ll return to that down below.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2023

To continue to be engines of social mobility for generations to come, colleges must find ways to attract an increasingly diverse population of learners and provide them with the resources they need to pursue their educations. Those who attend college are significantly more likely to experience upward mobility than those who do not attend.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

The Social Institute , whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media and technology — in positive, healthy, and high-character ways, released its 2024 Student Insights Report: How Social Media, Tech, and Current Events Impact Student Well-Being. Canada, and Puerto Rico.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2019

Across the massive, brightly colored expo hall at ISTE 2019 , the annual education technology conference where companies display and demo their latest gadgets, upgrades and software, several vendors showcased the new skills they have developed for Alexa-enabled devices.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Thanks to the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE , more than 100 teams embarked on the challenge to create mobile apps designed to increase literacy levels in low-skilled adults. Momentum is building! For example: More products aimed at adults. More research on effectiveness of technology. Read more about the adult learning market.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 5, 2022

For me, it has all been about upward mobility. Ninety percent of startup businesses failed in 2019, for various reasons. The tenants in these developments will have access to a network that will promote upward mobility and incentivize homeownership so they can create generational wealth. Yet it can be done.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2022

It is especially abhorrent that a government program intended to create equitable opportunities for all students instead perpetuates racial and economic gaps in financial stability and mobility. Related: ‘You can’t staff for that’: Chaos looming for millions restarting their student loan payments. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2024

These data reveal a substantial increase from the pre-pandemic rate of 16 percent in 2019. This exacerbates existing social inequalities by limiting access to quality education and opportunities for upward mobility. Early data from the 2022-23 school year indicates minor improvement, with 27.85

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2020

CalAmp, a global technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected economy, and its subsidiary Synovia Solutions, today introduce Bus Guardian, a suite of digital solutions designed to help schools more safely and confidently return students to the classroom.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

The program operates in what she calls a “mobile-first environment,” meaning 90 percent of the program is taught on a phone, even though classes are in-person. The Hechinger Report is based at Columbia University’s Teachers College.). A refugee camp offers some surprising lessons appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 13, 2019

On Friday, January 18, 2019, counselors, teachers and others held a rally during a strike in Los Angeles. Tammy Kim/Hechinger Report. higher education and social mobility. The recent star-studded case is an important reminder that the path to social mobility is paved with gold for some students and blocked for others.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

MOBILE, Ala. We’re going to finish up our robotics badge by making a toothbrush robot,” she announced to four fellow members of Mobile, Alabama’s Girl Scout Troop 8274 in June. From 2019 to 2020, close to 90,000 girls earned the new Think Like a Programmer, Coding for Good and Cybersecurity badges, Striegel said.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2023

Administrators are the go-to problem-solvers for students, staff and parents, and they’re responsible for reporting to district leaders. A report published in Transforming Education in 2019 examined what happens when school leaders establish a culture of trusting relationships. The role of a school administrator is demanding.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2019

Thu, 01/31/2019 - 09:42. Mobile Workload: The flexibility of HCI means its much easier to migrate workloads across platforms. . Previously, Eli was a staff reporter for medical trade publication Frontline Medical News, where he experienced the impact of continuous education and evolving teaching methods through the medical lens.

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