eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Formative is a digital response tool for the BYOD or 1-to-1 classroom. Teachers can create classes (manually or by filling out a template spreadsheet) and then distribute their assignments to students through classes or via an access code. Pros : Appealing design, flexible features make it easy to create simple or detailed assessments.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Mobile learning provides enhanced collaboration among learners, access to information, and a deeper contextualization of learning. All one has to do is take a look at how mobile devices are changing everyone’s perception of computing as it is more accessible and personal than ever. Academic achievement in BYOD classrooms.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 8, 2018

We still have a long way to go in many places, but the increase in access provides kids with an array of innovative learning opportunities that continue to evolve. However, if a well-designed assessment is in place, then the natural course of action is to allow learners to select the best tool for the task.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 3, 2016

As of late I have been engaged in a great amount of work either assisting districts and schools as they begin to implement mobile learning ( 1:1, BYOD ) or helping them get their programs on track. Below are some questions to help you ascertain where you are, but more importantly, where you want to be with either 1:1 or BYOD.

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Mobile Learning Mobility BYOD Learning 191

The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Instead of students having access to handheld technology (tablet, laptop, etc) only part of the school day, more and more students began to have access when they need it. Either 1:1 or BYOD or some combination of both is giving students the opportunity to discover learning or create new information in a variety of ways.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 2, 2016

One area of improvement still to this day I wish I could go back and improve even more was assessment. Mainly, embracing formative assessment. Delivering content to my students, assess at the end, remediate if necessary. I was able to embrace formative assessment without the need for any devices.

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Assessment Poll Everywhere BYOD Analysis 70

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 10, 2013

From extra help, to grading papers, to creating assessments and coming up with activities, my profession reached far into my home life. With Classlink, I am able to save my documents to my personal drive on the school’s server, and access them from ANY computer with Internet capability. When I began teaching, my world changed.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

Whether schools are 1:1 or still relying on computer carts, the move to online assessments creates new needs from devices to professional development to data privacy policies. Have an instructional framework centered around curriculum design before talking about assessment. Feedback is more than just one assessment.

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Online Assessments Assessment Student Data Privacy BYOD 52

Neo LMS

JANUARY 8, 2016

Mobile devices also have WiFi which makes for an on-demand access to school resources. Bring your own device The proliferation of the new generation of devices like 2-in-1 laptops, convertibles, and the like ushered in a new kind of thing called BYOD. And it’s not just students who can BYOD, but teachers as well.

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Vizor

JANUARY 29, 2024

E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts on internet access and telecommunications services for schools. IDEA ensures children with disabilities have access to free and appropriate education, services, and resources including technology.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

Even in today’s tech-heavy environment, before moving to online assessments, leadership needs to ask: Should we? During their presentation, “Online Assessment: An Evolving Landscape and New Opportunities,” they discussed the lessons they learned when they made the transition and what they would change if they could.

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Online Assessments Assessment PowerMyLearning BYOD 43

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

As technology changes, so must pedagogy, especially assessment and feedback. Additionally, leaders need and should want access to the latest trends, research, and ideas in the field. Leaders need to understand that schools should reflect real life and allow learners the opportunity to use real-world tools to do real-world work.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Consider a BYOD approach in your classes so students can use the devices they have easy access to and are comfortable with (if your school IT folks and infrastructure support this approach). Assess knowledge, but remember: Assessment isn’t static —nor is it ‘bad’. Be creative.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 14, 2012

student cell phones) in class as part of an anticipatory set, to review prior learning, to check for understanding and/or assess, or as a form of closure. Versatility in access. Celly is accessible from the Internet, SMS (text message), and email. BYOD BYOT Celly educational technology mobile learning'

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

To assess those filling current IT leadership roles, the survey also delved into the respondents’ professional backgrounds, education and years of experience. All three of these priorities are connected and make it clear that data is a district priority — accessing, managing, leveraging and keeping it secure,” the report states.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Students can record in a second language and translate to their native language as a quick self-assessment. But today, Jesse, we really want to talk about what teachers have accessible for free honestly, a lot of teachers are losing access to a lot of different tools that they may have had available in the last few years.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Therefore, assessing privacy and compliance policies and practices related to the systemwide use of technology is a continual priority. Students’ families, educators, school leaders, and vendors all play a role in striking the appropriate balance between access to learning resources and services and privacy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2021

Our school is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school and we allow iPads if they have a keyboard case. In a survey of state testing agency recommendations, Logitech found in 2020 that 70% of state testing agencies highly recommended or required external keyboards on assessments (Logitech, 2020). The Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch.

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iPad Laptops Chromebook BYOD 405

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 12, 2014

From taking quick quizzes as a homework check to group quizzes to summative tests, Edmodo''s quiz feature is my go to feature for assessment. Preparing for digital assessments, students complete quick Edmodo Snapshot assignments. Snapshot provides students with standards-aligned assessments for math and ELA.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 11, 2018

My office is constantly slammed with unique, one-off data requests,” Tim Cariss, the director of assessment and accountability for the Chico Unified School District told attendees of the annual Education Technology Industry Network conference. It’s like a constant flood.”.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Technology and BYOD play an important role in the development of personalized learning. By accessing modern learning management systems , students can be more easily involved in class planning and assessing activities. They can even assess themselves or their peers in some cases.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Technology and BYOD play an important role in the development of personalized learning. By accessing modern learning management systems , students can be more easily involved in class planning and assessing activities. They can even assess themselves or their peers in some cases.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 19, 2012

Now that the digital revolution is in full swing, I am trying to devise means for moving to a paperless and digital classroom while facing the following challenges: Availability of technology: there is a reason why I''m focused on BYOD with this blog; I do not teach in a 1:1 district. Practical & free BYOD resources are a must.

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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

Digital educational materials have provided many benefits for K-12 educators and students from computer adaptive assessments to tools that allow students to collaborate and communicate 24/7. Next, due to the variety of logins, the users end up writing down access information on sticky notes, in notebooks, etc.,

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2016

Mobile learning is about transforming how everyone can access shared knowledge and resources. It’s about mobilizing the learning experience, from being merely seated in a classroom discussing matters with your teacher or stuck with a laptop at home answering online assessments, to taking an assessment while in a cab.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

Over the years we have seen more embracement of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and 1:1 device rollouts. Cost and ease of access will only lead to more schools and districts going down this path. Persistent access to high-speed Internet in and out of school. Powerful learning devices.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2022

While many schools have 1:1 programs, there are also the BYOD schools. They need to be able to access their work no matter where they are and what device they’re using. The presenters use tools to add callouts, quick assessments, and other elements to make the videos more interactive.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Assessment. To be effective, it needs to be accessible to the audience, be it an entire class or one student. Feedback vs. Assessment. Assessments are typically administered at the end of the process to see how well a student has learned compared to a benchmark. Summative assessment almost always does not.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The site has resources about one-to-one programs, BYOD, digital content, reviews about technology, success stories and case studies, tips and ideas, webinars, educational technology news, and much more. This week, Tech & Learning and Intel released their improve K-12 Blueprint web site.

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Securly

JANUARY 5, 2016

In summary, their results suggested “no noticeable improvement” in standardized test scores (PISA) for reading, mathematics, or science in countries that heavily invested in classroom technology; thus, they do not believe expanding access to high-tech devices (1:1 Chromebook programs) will abate falling test scores. .

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

Digital equity is essential: Whether it’s bouncing signals off water towers or building new connections, schools need to make sure that every student has the same access at home and school. While the panelists don’t want to go back to fully virtual environments, they are embracing the areas where virtual access enhanced the school community.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2018

From shifts in school choice to student assessments to online learning, the educational landscape is constantly evolving. As a result of this paradigm shift, communities around the country are demanding a more transparent, equitable, and accessible enrollment process for all families. Assessing less to learn more.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 18, 2023

A sound TCO assessment will also provide IT teams with the data to make informed decisions about technology initiatives and investments. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.

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Technology Outcomes BYOD Advocacy 88

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2017

Although wireless access technology has been in schools for several years, earlier-generation solutions have not been robust enough to keep pace with growing mobility requirements. 2 pencils and adopting online testing, schools have faster access to results. Standardized Testing : By putting down the No.

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BYOD Mobility Trends Social Media 56

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Equal access to online learning opportunities has continued to be a challenge, with the focus expanding beyond access to devices and hotspots and now including high-speed access for all students. Improving the use of the various types of assessment data is another priority.

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Technology Blended Learning BYOD Assessment 90

edWeb.net

JANUARY 6, 2022

Teachers must recognize the inequities privilege and access present and how a lack of awareness of students’ intersectionalities isolates them. Assessing students from a strengths-based stance to identify their strengths and use them to give students what they need to excel. (It’s

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

What do you do about personal devices that circumvent the school security to access the Internet? In many schools, Internet access is spotty, undependable, and a challenge to manage. Studies show that 88% of teenagers between 13-17 have cell phones (or access to one) and 66% of middle schoolers. And why not?

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