Best Laptops for Teachers 2021
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The best laptops for teachers will make in class and remote learning the easiest.
How Upgraded Technology Supports Teachers in the Classroom
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 17, 2022
For the 2021-2022 school year, Aldine ISD provided every educator in the district with devices. While we need to return the laptops and peripherals when the school year ends, it’s been great having this new technology to use with my class. Technology isn’t going…
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The Universal Laptop Program Helping One State Narrow the Digital Divide
Edsurge
OCTOBER 5, 2021
A student who owns a laptop is device deficient if she has to share it with one or more siblings. To that end, every district in the state was encouraged to refresh their laptops. was facing laptop shortages because of the high global demand. It is worth remembering that the digital divide is not an all or nothing phenomenon.
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Top EdSurge Higher Education Stories of 2021
Edsurge
JANUARY 5, 2022
The year 2021 pushed us all to learn new lessons in unexpected ways, from deciphering public health statistics about vaccines and masks to refreshing our memory for the Greek alphabet thanks to emerging COVID-19 variants. Below is a countdown of the top 10 articles of 2021 as voted by reader interest. Top 10 Countdown 10. By Jeffrey R.
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Review: Increase Productivity with the Logitech M325 USB Wireless Mouse
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 21, 2021
March 31, 2021, marked the 10-year anniversary of Logitech’s introduction of the M325 to the world. Most laptop users will agree that while built-in trackpads are great for casual computing and portability, a wireless mouse can really increase productivity when it’s…
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Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 25, 2021
BRUNSWICK, Maine—Like many school districts, Brunswick School Department in Maine suddenly has a lot more laptops and tablets to manage than it planned for. 18, 2021, in Brunswick, Maine. The American Rescue Plan in March 2021 created the $7.2 This story also appeared in The Christian Science Monitor.
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Deepening Engagement with Students and Teachers of Color During COVID-19
Digital Promise
MAY 18, 2021
GBUL continues to remain active on four advisory work groups to advocate for many educational requirements of the 2021 legislative session (i.e., In addition, we have also had the privilege of being able to host large distribution events in which we have given away laptops, nutrition boxes, and supplies for persons experiencing homelessness.
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In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students
eSchool News
OCTOBER 21, 2022
In one study, even after all students were provided with a laptop computer, internet access, and headphones, low-income students’ school attendance and engagement were consistently less frequent than their higher-income peers (An, 2021). All of these factors contributed to a substantial decline in student learning during COVID.
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Need edtech funding? Here’s how to get it
eSchool News
MARCH 30, 2022
School district leaders across the country are cautiously looking forward to post-pandemic teaching and learning–but they are also eyeing what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their technology infrastructure and classrooms with interactive displays, laptops, and more. Billions more are slated to arrive shortly.
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4 ways to increase classroom engagement
eSchool News
MARCH 16, 2022
One advantage educators have in 2021 and 2022 is that the tools purchased to address teaching during COVID-19 remain on-hand and relevant for the upcoming school year. Schools jumped into action last year to get laptops and tablets into the hands of every student so they could continue to learn from home.
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Kids’ Computer Posture Explored
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 5, 2021
If your kid often uses a laptop to study, get him a laptop tray so he can raise the display to eye level. Karen Weaver is a 3rd grade elementary school teacher and author of the upcoming children’s book “The Magic Pencil”, available on Kindle starting September 2021. The same goes when he’s using a computer.
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4 tips to boost classroom engagement and productivity
eSchool News
OCTOBER 8, 2021
One advantage educators have in 2021 is that the tools purchased to address teaching during COVID-19 remain on-hand and relevant for the upcoming school year. From laptops and tablets to headsets and digital styluses, new tech options open up possibilities that allow all students, regardless of location, age or learning style, to thrive.
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How to make the most of your COVID relief funds
eSchool News
MAY 26, 2022
School district leaders across the country are cautiously optimistic about post-pandemic teaching and learning–and they’re also tracking what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their technology infrastructure and classrooms with next-gen solutions like interactive displays, laptops, and more.
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College Students Are Spending Less On Course Materials—And More On Tech
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
The average college student spent $339 on course materials in the 2021-2022 academic year, or about $38 per course, according to an annual student spending survey from the National Association of College Stores , a foundation that collects information about retail in higher ed.
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Follow the money! Use COVID relief funds to your advantage
eSchool News
APRIL 21, 2022
School district leaders across the country are cautiously optimistic about post-pandemic teaching and learning–and they’re also tracking what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their technology infrastructure and classrooms with next-gen solutions like interactive displays, laptops, and more.
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What School Leaders Need to Know About Funding in Tough Budget Times
EdTech Magazine
JULY 24, 2020
million to comply with recommended health and safety guidelines in 2020-2021, according to estimates from the School Superintendents Association (AASA) and the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). An average-sized district of 3,659 students will have to spend nearly $1.8
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What School Leaders Need to Know About Funding in Tough Budget Times
EdTech Magazine
JULY 23, 2020
million to comply with recommended health and safety guidelines in 2020-2021, according to estimates from the School Superintendents Association (AASA) and the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). An average-sized district of 3,659 students will have to spend nearly $1.8
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What School Leadership Can Learn From 2020
Edsurge
DECEMBER 31, 2020
It has also forced school leaders to become more creative, outspoken and innovative in their advocacy and leadership—lessons they will take with them to help drive change in 2021. We are going to need to focus in 2021 on finding them and to accelerate their learning. Our education system can do this too.
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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 14, 2022
Ramos would connect to the library’s Wi-Fi — sometimes on her cellphone, sometimes using her family’s only laptop — to complete assignments and submit essays or tests for her classes at Skyline High School. Ramos’ parents promised to buy her a laptop eventually, but bills mounted and it wasn’t in the family’s budget.
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Championing Students to be a Force for Good in Their Communities
Edsurge
MAY 1, 2023
Khloe Kares was one of the winners / finalists in 2021. The 2021 winners’ lookbook can be downloaded here. Project 10Million provides at-risk families with a free mobile hotspot, free or highly subsidized data plans and access to at-cost laptops and tablets. The 2019 winners' lookbook can be downloaded here.
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Reaching edtech harmony in your classroom
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
What’s more, they need to be interoperable and accessible not only on laptops and mobile devices but also on smart boards. According to Lightspeed’s Edtech App Report , which examined the use of edtech in more than 100 school districts during the 2021-2022 school year, there is an astounding number of apps in use.
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What School Leaders Need to Know About Funding in Tough Budget Times
EdTech Magazine
JULY 28, 2020
million to comply with recommended health and safety guidelines in 2020-2021, according to estimates from the School Superintendents Association (AASA) and the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). An average-sized district of 3,659 students will have to spend nearly $1.8
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The Best Flipped Classroom Software Tools For Flipped Learning In 2021
Fractus Learning
APRIL 9, 2021
Zoom for Education allows students to virtually join a class from any device, laptop, tablet, Android mobile phone, or iPhone. Zoom for Education. Live video communication with the entire class in attendance enriches the learning experience, ideal for a flipped classroom model and hybrid classes.
Making educators’ lives easier for World Teachers’ Day
Neo LMS
OCTOBER 5, 2021
In fact, more than three in four teachers say that job-related stress has taken its toll on them during the 2020-2021 school year. That being said, teachers might still lack the necessary equipment to effectively teach online, from laptops to microphones. Offer to help with technology.
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Teachermade Launches Upgraded Pro Version Of Its Popular Interactive Worksheet Software
eSchool News
JUNE 1, 2021
June 1, 2021. Between September 2020 and May 2021, Teachers created over 3 million online worksheets and assigned them to more than 6 million students who completed nearly 40 million assignments. Teachers, Schools, and School Districts can now purchase TeacherMade PRO with either a credit card or purchase order.
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Think Together Brings in More Than $500,000 at Annual Raise A Hand Event to Support Expanded Learning, Afterschool and Student Learning Recovery Programs
eSchool News
APRIL 29, 2021
April 28, 2021) – Think Together , California’s largest nonprofit provider of afterschool, expanded learning, and school improvement programs, held its annual Raise A Hand event raising $515,000 on Friday, April 23. Each student received a $3,000 scholarship and a personal laptop to start their college career. Santa Ana, Calif.
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4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. To address this glaring crisis, we need nothing short of a large-scale public-private mobilization to provide the infrastructure, the funding, and the hardware (wi-fi routers, laptops, hotspots) to students in low-income communities.
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7 Edtech Trends to Watch in 2022: a Startup Guide for Entrepreneurs
Edsurge
APRIL 18, 2022
In 2021, edtech companies continued to connect students, educators and families all over the world, resulting in another record year of investments, mergers and acquisitions and global expansion like never before. As education institutions lean into technology, edtechs have an opportunity to support their digital transformation.
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Crunch the Numbers:New Data on Student Wellbeing, the Skills Gap Crisis, and Tech Usage in Utah
eSchool News
MARCH 20, 2024
As of 2021, 9% of the STEM workforce was Black, which was an increase from 7% in 2011. ” The inventory found that, statewide, 7 out of 10 schools (70%) report that they deploy mobile learning devices such as laptop or tablet computers to students on a 1:1 basis. ” Read the 2023 Utah School Technology Inventory Report.
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eSchool Media announces winners of first-ever K-12 Hero Awards Program
eSchool News
AUGUST 31, 2021
Rockville, MD, August 31, 2021–eSchool Media is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards program, sponsored by Trox , which recognizes the determined and dedicated efforts of educators throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nonprofits, Schools Can Receive Free AT&T Wireless Internet Service, Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots for At-Risk K-12 Students
eSchool News
DECEMBER 1, 2020
All applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59pm Pacific Time on January 11, 2021. In addition to free wireless internet access and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, some awardees may also receive a new or refurbished laptop, Chromebook, or tablet learning device (based on need and subject to availability).
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Schools Must Invest to Protect IoT Devices
EdTech Magazine
MAY 4, 2018
Interactive devices include wearables that track activity or monitor engagement in class as well as mobile hotspots and laptops that make internet accessible to students without access at home. billion in IoT security spending by 2021. Top use cases are interactive devices, security-focused technology and energy-saving resources.
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PROOF POINTS: Fixing online credit recovery remains elusive
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 24, 2022
A December 2021 McKinsey report predicted that an additional 1.7 A 2021 study found that students who earned high school diplomas through credit recovery eventually earned lower wages in the labor market. The online students sat together but learned at their own pace on laptops, with a teacher in the classroom. million to 3.3
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In this district, 1:1 device access became a pandemic reality
eSchool News
OCTOBER 20, 2021
All the schools worked together to pool available laptops and iPads. The district has collaborated with Tierney, which merged with Trox in May 2021, on technology needs for six years. While the dream was to eventually become 1:1, that reality was a ways off pre-pandemic, Tracy explains.
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Live Education Events Are Back. But if They Host It, Will You Come?
Edsurge
MAY 24, 2021
Some will have a live emcee behind a laptop encouraging cross-participation between presenters and online attendees following along at home. That having been said, we all knew we wanted to do the best we could to try and achieve a live event” in 2021. “We had a lot of churn, a lot of people going in both directions,” he adds.
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The Case for Updating Campus Mail Centers in the Era of Global E-Commerce
Edsurge
JUNE 9, 2020
Recently, one of our schools needed to distribute laptops to some of the teachers and faculty who are working from home. You just notify the recipients and say, ‘Come pick up your laptop, and you can work at home.’" With the laptop situation I mentioned before, they know what was checked out.
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In one house, two brothers with disabilities had opposite pandemic experiences
The Hechinger Report
JULY 22, 2021
It’s the same Monday to Friday routine: Get up, change clothes, have breakfast, and turn on the laptops. Did you turn on your laptops? Research from the University of Kansas, published in May 2021, found that some students with disabilities adapted and were resilient. “ The school cycle 2021-2022 will begin on Wednesday, Aug.
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OPINION: Free community college was never going to be enough
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
This means help with the nontuition costs of college: books, laptops, housing, childcare, transportation, broadband and more. According to a June 2021 report by the Center for an Urban Future, thousands of CUNY students drop out each year because of financial barriers that make attending classes untenable.
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Teaching Broke My Heart. That's Why I Resigned.
Edsurge
AUGUST 16, 2022
But when schools returned fully in person for the 2021-22 school year, my workload increased dramatically. I felt grumpy around my students as I ducked behind my laptop, sneaking five minutes here and there to complete miscellaneous work. I have always put in extra hours outside of the school day. It’s just a reality of the job.
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Kajeet Announces Global Expansion, Enters U.K. Market
eSchool News
APRIL 23, 2021
April 21, 2021 – Kajeet ®, a leading provider of mobile IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to students, enterprises, state and local governments and IoT solution providers, announced today its global expansion into the U.K. McLean, Va. In the U.K.,
He Paid Off Morehouse Grads’ Debt. Now Robert Smith Is Trying Income-Based Financing at HBCUs.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Starting in fall 2021, the SFI program aims to serve 900 juniors and seniors who are pursuing STEM majors, says Shoates, who also serves as executive director of SFI. SFI is funded by a pair of $50 million contributions—one from Smith personally, and another from the Fund II Foundation, where Smith also serves as board president.
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As COVID relief spending deadlines loom, one district moves ahead with an uncommon tech plan
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
She recalls spending a good part of that 2020-21 year by her middle schooler’s side, making sure she remained focused on lessons and schoolwork on her laptop. So during the 2021-22 school year, as the district was returning to normalcy, Nohelty started eyeing a plan to embrace hybrid learning in the long run.
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Closing the homework gap so ‘no child is left offline’
The Hechinger Report
JULY 1, 2021
The authors also found that between 2015 and 2021, the proportion of lower-income families who are under-connected has hardly changed. Whether students are learning remotely or in-person, Rosenworcel said addressing the homework gap — a term that she coined — is needed now more than ever. An additional $7.17
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6 Facts About Chromebooks (Updated)
Vizor
MARCH 10, 2021
If a student is working from home and his/her laptop breaks, the school must figure out how to fix it and the student’s work is lost. This rebrand includes over 50 new features and over 40 new Chromebooks that will release in April 2021. Data backup is SO important for students. Students do not need to restart or worry!
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