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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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

A recent Gartner report predicts one in five workers will have some form of artificial intelligence as a coworker, and Forrester predicts by 2021 , automation technology will account for the work of nearly 4.3 K–12 Teachers Need to Bolster AI Curriculum. million humans worldwide. .

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2021

A total of 20 in-kind mini-grants will be awarded to schools in time for the Fall 2021 semester. Schools must already have appropriate tablets on hand, or a plan to purchase them–they are not included as part of the mini-grant. Applications will be accepted July 1-17, 2021; mini-grant recipients will be announced Aug.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

million students with disabilities for the school year 2021 to 2022. These symptoms can make it challenging for them to read, write, understand information, and communicate. In the US, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) served around 7.3 Among the services they provide is guidance on assistive technology in schools.

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Fractus Learning

MAY 28, 2021

A tablet or smartphone works great for RC. Children program and control the LEGO robots through the app available on iPhone and iPad, and Android tablet devices. The app works with Bluetooth connectivity through phones and tablet devices. Extra parts will stimulate imagination in creating interesting ball-playing gadgets.

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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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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

TeachingBooks, which features lessons, book guides and activities, was acquired by OverDrive in 2021. During the 2021 program, nearly 45,000 schools participated, a 59 percent increase from 2020’s program. Acquired in 2021, TeachingBooks.net complements Sora with one of the largest catalogs of original and curated literary resources.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2022

In the 2021-22 school year, all students in grades 2-8 made fluency gains from the fall to the spring, with a 52 percent average percent increase in words read correctly per minute. At Cambridge School, all of our students have a Chromebook or a tablet. You will see hard-working students becoming more motivated, confident readers.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

99 for iOS, Amazon devices and Android Tablets). Sean is booking in-person or remote trainings for the 2021-2022 school year. Tech-based scenes, in which story grammar settings are presented and we can add characters and objects, suggest the creation of stories and other language targets.

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techieMusings

JULY 28, 2021

In addition to providing some general strategies I’ve picked up over the years, I was able to share tools that I recommend to teachers trying to find a simple & effective workflow — namely using Explain Everything paired with a Wacom Tablet.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2021

By the end of the 2020–2021 academic year, most U.S. It’s a good idea to select digital registration and payment forms that work on desktop, tablet and mobile devices while enabling encrypted payment through trusted sources. The federal government is also paying extra attention to summer programs, earmarking $1.2

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

BOSTON — June 14, 2021 — Two-thirds of U.S. The tablet-based screener is appropriate for pre-readers, and it can be used by children as young as four years old. It Helps Schools Identify Children at Risk for Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties — Even Before They Learn to Read.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2021

C upertino, California (June 1, 2021) – The first-ever phygital board game platform using iPads, Tacto is built on innovative touch technology and AI to turn screen time into family time. and comes with a unique set of figurines and frames to securely hold the tablet in place. Each Tacto set is priced at $49.99

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2021

People could take out their smartphones and tablets, and using a QR code connect to a real-time Q&A system. April 24, 2021 – Japan Declares Virus Emergency. May 17, 2021 – Credentials and Uniform. July 4, 2021 – Venue Training. July 13, 2021 – Spectators Banned. July 27, 2021 – Some Scenes from Volunteer Days.

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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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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 News

JUNE 10, 2021

Waltham, MA) June 10, 2021 – KinderLab Robotics today announced a partnership with the David Lear Sulman Computing, Science, and Engineering Fund , which is offering the Limudei Code-Esh Curriculum (LCE) for Jewish day schools and Jewish supplemental schools. The David Lear Sulman Fund provides over 50% off research-based KIBO robot kits.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

CLEVELAND – October 29, 2021 – As schools embrace the digital shift and rely more on digital books to support learning outcomes, educators are searching for creative ways to drive awareness and usage. Compatible hardware includes any touchscreen device or monitor (iPad mini-sized tablet or larger) running Windows 10, Android or iOS.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

They were made by pressing a reed or stick into a tablet of wet clay.[3]. By January 2021, more than 152 million books were delivered to children through this amazing program. The written language most likely first appeared around 5,500 years ago in Mesopotamia (located in present-day Iraq). Sources: Smithers, Gregory D.

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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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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

An EPUB can be viewed on different devices like tablets, eReader devices, laptops, and computers. . It integrates with multiple devices (smartphone, tablet, or PC) and operating systems (iOS, Android, and Windows). . Digital Publishing / August 17, 2021. Digital Publishing / February 8, 2021.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

A Tech Exchange employee works in the nonprofit’s warehouse in May 2021. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report Boxes of #OaklandUndivided devices wait for student pickup at Castlemont High School in May 2021. In May 2021, Think College Now elementary students sit in class after returning to in-person learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

May 25th, 2021—JAR Systems has launched a new Library Check-Out Charging Solution , enabling students to check out power banks from central areas for portable charging at their desks or anywhere on campus. Compatible with Chromebooks, tablets, and notebooks, it provides long-term value and affordability. Bradenton, FL.—May

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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.,

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Even other physical objects like whiteboards, digital boards, tablets, digital pens, and translation devices are considered to be part of the Edtech ecosystem. . For instance, Stanford University conducted its first VR course, canned ENGAGE, in 2021. Digital Publishing / April 29, 2021. Digital Publishing / June 14, 2021.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Total enrollment: 3,600 students 1 In-person enrollment: 86 percent after reopening for a four-day week in March 2 Total cases, 2020-2021 school year: 5 cases in the fall (identified by the state in two elementary school outbreaks) 3 17 cases in the spring (15 rapid test positives, 2 PCR test positives); none identified by the state as outbreaks 4.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 21, 2021

April 19, 2021. The National Sleep Foundation recommends stopping all use of electronic devices, like phones and tablets, at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Our goal was to compare our parent audience's perceptions to recommended limits. Hey parents: what is an acceptable amount of daily screen time for kids ages 2-12? —

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Social Institute today announced that it has expanded its pioneering social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the needs of fourth grade students, available beginning in January of 2021.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

These include laptops, desktops, smartphones, or tablets that students use to enhance digital learning. Digital Publishing / February 8, 2021. Digital Publishing / April 21, 2021. Similarly, app downloads by students should also be monitored and restricted. Best Practices in Developing Comprehensive eTextbooks.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 18, 2021

Morgan’s study, “ Risk and Protective Factors for Frequent Electronic Device Use of Online Technologies ,” was published online January 2021 in the journal Child Development. Morgan suspects that parents of hyperactive or aggressive children are unintentionally reinforcing the habit of using a smartphone or a tablet.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2021

Anaheim, California (June 17, 2021) – Extron is pleased to announce that the ShareLink Pro WFA 100 is now shipping. ” ShareLink Pro devices enable anyone to present wired or wireless content from their computers, tablets, or smartphones onto a display for easy collaboration.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A quick scan of the EdTech Top 40 – Fall 22 Report reveals that teachers in the United States used almost 148 digital tools, while students used nearly 143 digital tools in the school year 2021–22. Students can access the tests on laptops, desktops, and tablets.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The program is now expanding to include a new model for schools that already have 1:1 device programs, with Verizon providing hotspots equipped with a 30GB 4G LTE monthly data plan for students who have a school-issued tablet or laptop but lack reliable home internet access.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Scholastic has announced the launch of PreK On My Way , a comprehensive PreK program, with print and digital resources available in both English and Spanish. All learning is connected to the week’s concept question, creating an immersive learning experience each week.

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MindSpark

MAY 26, 2022

In 2021, SSFT powered by MindSpark Learning hosted its third annual Teacher Academy and educators were exposed to the nationwide problem of e-waste. a nonprofit founded by Covey’s children, mitigates environmental impacts by refurbishing pre-owned gaming systems, tablets, games, and controllers. ReGame Inc.,

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