Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 24, 2020

The free resources from Vernier include the following: Experiment and Sample Data Library: Teachers can access more than 250 free experiments covering many subjects to distribute to students at home. Students can perform their own analysis of the sample data and answer questions based on their results.

Software 207

Software STEM Resources Technology 207

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design. a mixed methodological approach so that we're gathering qualitative data that tells the story about the quantitative findings.

Trends 191

Trends Digital Learning Learning Secondary 191

Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

A version of this post was origianlly published on April 14, 2020, on FE News. Schools have a lot of data to manage. The problem is, many schools still rely on legacy systems and even paper-based processes to manage their administrative and student data, which is time-consuming and costly. All student data in one place.

LMS 369

LMS EdTech Strategy Gamification 369

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

K-12 students lacked access to a working device, reliable high-speed internet or both. In the months that followed, many states and school districts mobilized, using federal CARES Act funding, broadband discounts and partnerships with private companies to connect their students and enable online learning. Money is an issue.

Digital Divide 217

Digital Divide Broadband Report Accessibility 217

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on July 2, 2020, in Open Access Government. Depending on the number (and age) of students, access to training and technologies, as well as on various other resources, it can take between a few weeks and up to a year. Centralize all student data.

LMS 342

LMS Strategy EdTech Learning 342

EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Teachers may ask the students to access the site or download its app on their smartphones. Available as a web-based app as well as mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, GooseChase EDU helps teachers create scavenger hunts with clues. This free app can be accessed through any device with a web browser.

Technology 147

Technology Classroom Khan Academy Smartphone 147

Education Superhighway

APRIL 8, 2020

Mobile Internet Offers. One of the biggest challenges they face is that an estimated 5 million families with school-aged children don’t have access to the Internet at home. The following providers are offering free or low-cost mobile service, flexible payment plans, and additional offers to support students and families.

Resources 105

Resources E-rate Mobility Smartphone 105

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Additionally, IoT improves data collection for better business decisions, location tracking, asset tracking and weather monitoring. Similar to the rise of mobility and one-to-one computing programs, IoT will undoubtedly impact IT infrastructure. Like Olathe Public Schools, districts can plan for greater network density and capacity.

Future Ready 340

Future Ready Data Survey Industry 340

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2018

2020 is just around the corner. Increasing data speeds and responsiveness times by nearly 1,000 percent , a fully functioning 5G network could be a game-changer in the way universities use, manage and set up everything from IoT devices to data-heavy applications like augmented and virtual reality. Wed, 10/31/2018 - 12:13.

Education 344

Education Broadband EdTech Data 344

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

During TCEA 2020, educators, decision-makers, and stakeholders came together to articulate their visions for the future of education. Related content: Can’t-miss sessions at TCEA 2020. Related content: Can’t-miss sessions at TCEA 2020. Here’s a sampling of some of our favorite products from TCEA 2020.

Mobility 58

Mobility Digital Citizenship Assessment eBook 58

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

For the last seven months of 2020, school districts have gone through extreme changes regarding how learning is happening in a pandemic-induced educational environment. The Speak Up data revealed an increase in students’ access to mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks. Digital Learning During the Pandemic.

Blackboard 59

Blackboard Chromebook Flipped Classroom Survey 59

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2024

“All of those are things we know in general can limit the potential of completion,” Santiago says, adding that institutions can respond with strategies like employing those students directly on campus, providing more financial support or having robust online access to support services. “If How do we help them get that?” Santiago says.

Analysis 116

Analysis STEM Industry Mobility 116

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. million in the three months ended March 31, 2020 and $55.4 billion, making its total valuation more than $4.7

EdTech 161

EdTech Chegg Mobility Company 161

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A recent analysis of federal government data by Jeff Seaman of Bayview Analytics shows that enrollment in on-campus courses fell nearly 11 percent in the past decade and almost 30 percent from 2020 to 2021. Many depend on accessing course resources and lessons seamlessly from online textbooks or other digital resources.

Survey 201

Survey Broadband Course Analysis 201

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.

Mobility 114

Mobility Outcomes Accessibility Policies 114

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

It estimates another 4,300 districts could be upgraded in the 2020-21 academic year. Connected Nation bases the analysis in its “Connect K-12 2020 Executive Summary” on FCC E-Rate application data for the 2020 federal fiscal year. It has also created a nifty visual dashboard with state-by-state drill downs.

Broadband 165

Broadband Report Video EdTech 165

Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

A version of this post was origianlly published on April 14, 2020, on FE News. Schools have a lot of data to manage. The problem is, many schools still rely on legacy systems and even paper-based processes to manage their administrative and student data, which is time-consuming and costly. All student data in one place.

LMS 195

LMS EdTech Strategy Gamification 195

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

When the unemployment rate spiked during the spring of 2020, jobs that required a college degree declined more than those that didn’t, and new college graduates were hit the hardest. Analyzing data from Burning Glass , Wharton professor Matthew Bidwel found a diminishing number of entry-level jobs requiring a degree.

Training 186

Training Company E-rate Software 186

Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2019

Long-term planning and investment in infrastructure for widespread and improved access to the internet and mobile devices is critical. Chile has more mobile cellular subscriptions (127 per 100 people) than the U.S. Extending access to education technology beyond schools is also key. percent) still bests the U.S.

Technology 138

Technology EdTech Education Mobility 138

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Websites like Code.org have a great approach to making coding accessible to all kids but still, too few students think they are smart enough to do these jobs. App Developer is listed as number three on ThinkAdvisor’s list of the best jobs of the future, with a projected growth of 57% through 2020 ( according to the BLS ).

Smartphone 197

Smartphone Mobility Digital Citizenship Industry 197

The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2023

It has a far-reaching ripple effect, with power to uplift individuals, families and entire communities; it remains the most reliably consistent path to economic and social mobility. This false perception is contradicted by the data. Disallowing this practice will make it much more difficult, if not impossible, to do so.

Accessibility 94

Accessibility Mobility Data Report 94

Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Honoring the work of several institutions that successfully pivoted to the online space, in fall 2020, NASPA contacted researchers, edtech experts and higher education professionals, including myself, to advise them on what became the Virtual Innovation Awards: Excellence in Delivering Virtual Student Services. colleges and universities.

Industry 180

Industry Guidelines Mobility EdTech 180

Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 31, 2024

While they are easy to create, PDFs are not optimized for all viewing devices, such as mobile phones or tablets, where you have to zoom in and out for text clarity. Notably, these flippable PDFs eliminate the need for downloads, providing instant access and readability. Expand your email list by collecting subscriber email addresses.

eBook 52

eBook Adobe Mobility Laptops 52

Education Superhighway

APRIL 8, 2020

One of the biggest challenges they face is that an estimated 5 million families with school-aged children don’t have access to the Internet at home. You can find Part 2 (Mobile Offers) here and Part 3 (Additional Low-Cost Offers) here. Offering two months of free service to new Access customers who order by April 30, 2020. $5/mo

Broadband 98

Broadband Resources Data Accessibility 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As a student at most online undergraduate programs, it’s unlikely you’ll find yourself in an academic environment that exposes you to broad access to influential connections or that your financially strapped family knows people who can find a rewarding place for you. Compared with on-campus, online college enrollments are booming.

Social Media 153

Social Media Industry Study Microsoft 153

Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Mini arrived at the Office of School Culture in Michigan’s Lansing School District in December 2020. Mini immediately organized our scattered data and got to work pushing critical information about attendance to families by sending positive “nudges” via text messages, offering empathetic support and guidance.

Tools 158

Tools Broadband Strategy Mobility 158

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. OAKLAND, Calif.

Digital Divide 111

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 111

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

The free resources from Vernier include the following: Experiment and Sample Data Library: Teachers can access more than 250 free experiments covering many subjects to distribute to students at home. Students can perform their own analysis of the sample data and answer questions based on their results.

STEM 75

STEM Resources Analysis Software 75

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jobs’ launch of the iPhone in 2007 led to a revolution in mobile computing. This meant that devices were somewhat affordable and that, potentially, every student could have access to one. Flash-forward to March of 2020. Recent survey data shows that 90 percent of secondary students are part of a 1:1 device program.

Learning 114

Learning iPhone Trends Secondary 114

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. How do IT administrators manage, maintain, secure, and collect data from each device without the need for individual inspection? Bundling education device management software can pay dividends.

BYOD 96

BYOD How To Education Tablets 96

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2019

A Duolingo spokesperson says the company expects to break even this year and be cashflow positive in 2020. billion in 2020 to $10.5 billion in 2020 to $10.5 According to SensorTower, a mobile app analytics firm, Duolingo is the top-grossing education mobile app worldwide. billion by 2025. billion by 2025.

Coursera 85

Coursera Company Mobility Exercises 85

PlagiarismCheck

MAY 8, 2023

Access to billions of scientific research has never been easier, academic journals and the latest discoveries available online and can be analyzed right from mobile phones. Increased attention to data privacy and security. Providing students with access to plagiarism checking programs for independent analysis of their own work.

Trends 59

Trends Academic Standards Policies Comparison 59

Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 13, 2022

While a mature market like the United States has access to fast internet that can support large data downloads required for digital books, most of the developing world still struggles with this. Interested in learning how KITABOO is enabling Institutions globally with their mobile content and eBook strategies? You May Also Like.

Digital Learning 52

Digital Learning eBook Learning Mobility 52

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The data on this is clear. The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. They need to be able to identify sources and find corroborating information.

EdTech 142

EdTech Digital Divide Learning Social Media 142

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we–along with the majority of the world–definitely didn’t anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be) the global COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more. education system.

EdTech 139

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 139

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Never before have educators been challenged and tested as they were, beginning in March 2020 and up until today, and never before has their resilience been more apparent. One roadblock Sparks encountered was internet access. Buses also were equipped with Wi-Fi so they could be deployed as mobile hot spots.

iPad 93

iPad Mobility Elementary Company 93

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It’s a big deal for a startup that was founded in 2011 on the bet that as internet connectivity and mobile devices became more affordable and accessible in classrooms, teachers and students would need a way to create and share digital content and resources. In 2020, an estimated 19.5

IXL Learning 169

IXL Learning Learning Company Assessment 169