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3 Emerging Technologies that will Reshape Education in 2019

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And AI-powered education platforms can help to improve student engagement with global culture and history. The 10 Challenge winners will be announced in early 2019, with each team to receive a $100,000 grant from Verizon to work on 5G and EdTech solutions next year.

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5 Things to teach to develop cyber-savvy students

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A version of this post was originally published on November 25, 2019, in Education Technology. Educators have always tried to ensure a safe learning environment for students, as a way to reduce negative outcomes and increase retention rates. Antivirus software does an amazing job of protecting devices from all sorts of malware.

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Sphero Announces Acquisition of LittleBits to Expand K–12 Robotics Tools

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Fri, 08/23/2019 - 12:51. The merger will bring the companies’ hardware, software, curricula and training programs — used by nearly 6 million students and 65,000 teachers worldwide — together under one roof, according to the Sphero press release. Sphero Announces Acquisition of LittleBits to Expand K–12 Robotics Tools.

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3 Tools to Boost K–12 Math Lesson Plans for Pi Day

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Wed, 03/13/2019 - 16:52. There are several classroom tools available that can keep students engaged while building the science, technology, engineering and math skills they will need down the road. 3 Tools to Boost K–12 Math Lesson Plans for Pi Day. eli.zimmerman_9856. Pi Day is here.

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Thwart Tech-Savvy Quiz Takers with Locked Mode

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Wed, 09/04/2019 - 15:13. Many schools have resorted to expensive and clunky classroom management software to help monitor behavior while students engage with technology. This ensures that tech-savvy students can’t take screenshots or search for answers online. Thwart Tech-Savvy Quiz Takers with Locked Mode.

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The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments

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Mon, 06/10/2019 - 09:56. At Penn State, a weekend workshop for educators focused on how to use 3D design software and printers. The benefits of 3D printing for studentsengagement, deeper learning and the strengthening of workforce skills — are vast. The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments.

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

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From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. But how much surveillance is acceptable, and what are the implications for students’ privacy rights? Ostensibly these tools are for the greater good—keeping kids safe. 4:00 p.m.