A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Distance and virtual are appropriate where all kids have access to a device and the Internet. The district distributed 1,300 Chromebooks to its middle school students and decided to pay $4,600 to provide wireless access for any student who didn’t have it at home. “We In my mind, there is a clear distinction.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

They have tutorials and eLearning resources for teachers here and are also Chromebook-compatible. The Features And Benefits Of The XP-Pen Drawing Tablet In The Classroom. Tools for the modern classroom have significantly developed and expanded in recent years. The XP-Pen Star G640 is Chromebook compatible.

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Tablets Classroom Khan Academy Chromebook 88

Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

These were the pressing questions of the time – a time 8-months after the release of the first iPad and 6-months before the release of the first Chromebook. Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1.

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EdTech Common Core Chromebook iPad 176

Securly

JANUARY 5, 2016

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) conducted a study on the correlation between test performance and technology usage in the classroom. Here are the six domains for success, each accompanied by a tip to aid you in applying each to your own classroom: 1. Digitally Mature Leaders .

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Technology Classroom BYOD OER 120

Neo LMS

AUGUST 22, 2017

The device is usually offered by the school, but with the spread of BYOD programs, this no longer stands true all the time. This isn’t to say that classroom instruction should be completely swapped with online teaching and learning. But they offer a basic journey from thinking about going 1:1 to actually doing it. Selecting a device.

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BYOD Software Microsoft Data 161

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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Mobility iPad Survey Chromebook 173

techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Today, MDR, a division of Dun & Bradstreet, released the second in its State of the K-12 Market Report 2018 series, Teachers Talk Technology , creating a snapshot of how teachers across the country are using classroom technology. Teachers shared their views on both the benefits and challenges of using technology for learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Students use smartphones and tablets in and out of the classroom, teachers put lessons and assignments online, staff use VoIP phones, and maintenance and operations need to connect their alarms and HVAC systems. We were seeing performance issues with our older access points, which convinced us that we needed to upgrade our network.

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Chromebook BYOD Digital Citizenship Smartphone 86

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

MARCH 21, 2014

Since it is web-browser based, Curriculet can be used on any device or computer which is a must for my BYOD, 1:1 one day a week with Chromebooks classroom. Whether you are signing in with your own email, using the Edmodo app , or signing in with Google, accessing your Curriculet is simple.

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Common Core BYOD Edmodo Chromebook 114

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

This technology allows students and staff to access multiple applications and resources with a single username and password. Nguyen talked with EdSurge about how to support schools with bring your own device (BYOD) programs, why SSO boosts security, and how it saves his teachers 2500 hours of instruction time each month.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 12, 2014

Edmodo Edmodo is my online classroom space. From posting the daily agenda to taking quizzes to connecting with others, everything is done in Edmodo as you can see from the list below and public folder of classroom examples. I create a main classroom group for each level I teach because I want to promote the online PLN experience.

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techlearning

APRIL 15, 2018

Klein ISD is refreshing its existing Aruba network, district-wide, with nearly 5,000 Aruba indoor and outdoor Access Points (APs), AirWave network management and ClearPass for full network access control (NAC) and policy management capabilities.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

MAY 17, 2019

With the rollout of Chrome OS 72, the Google Assistant has made its way onto most Chromebooks. I have already written about why I think smart speakers should be in every classroom and with the addition of the Google Assistant to Chromebooks, now every student can have this functionality on their own device! See below.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2015

With advances in affordable technology, such as the ultra-cheap Chromebook, it has been tough for schools to resist spending these funds on devices. Now don't get me wrong, I am all for schools increasing student and staff access to quality technology. There is nothing transformational about this.

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EdTechTeacher

DECEMBER 28, 2015

This past year, iPads, Chromebooks, and laptops continued to flood classrooms. Schools increasingly adopted 1:1 or BYOD programs and constructed new learning spaces. This post first appeared on Edutopia. So what’s next?

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Indiana offers BYOD as an option to accompany 1:1. Sanfrancesco agrees: “You have to have adequate bandwidth and access points in place from the start, as well as plans for refreshing the technology.” WHERE DOES BYOD FIT INTO YOUR PROGRAM?

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Dr. Shannon Doak

OCTOBER 10, 2019

I have already written about how QR Codes can be used on Chromebooks. In that post, I went over a few ways they could be used in the classroom. Below is a great video that also shares some great ways QR Codes can be used in the classroom. If you are interested, please have a read. Link click data supplied by Bitly.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Here are some of the most recent winners: School District 51 (CO) students scored 9,000 new Chromebooks for the next school year. The Chromebooks and charging carts were purchased with $3.18 A four-year replacement cycle will be set up for Guilderland’s Chromebooks. Another $32,724 will be used for school connectivity.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

From the teacher perspective, Seesaw makes it simple to access student work immediately from their own device. How to integrate Seesaw into the classroom: We’ve long used Evernote as our eportfolio of choice , because it was a simple (enough) entry point and gave students enough flexibility to show what they were working on.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In recent years, the amount of time that students with disabilities spend in general education classrooms has shown an increase, signaling that inclusive practices are being adopted. 4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion. Read more: How AI is changing special education. Model technology use.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 11, 2015

This learning process is a shift in mindset, as no longer does the teacher have to be the holder of all information, while in a makerspace or while in a classroom.” – Ross Cooper. As an administrator you set up classrooms that give students the opportunity to engage in higher level thinking as well the creation of their own content.

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Tools Chromebook Google BYOD 60

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

I''ve been thinking about how to use gamification with my students to restructure the learning activities to mimic aspects of a video game that encourage student involvement in the classroom. Deploying a combination of 1:1, BYOD, and paper-based activities, I am able to give my students an opportunity to pace themselves through the levels.

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RafranzDavis.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

It was uplifting reading their profound thoughts, taking a glimpse inside their classroom trips and reading reflections of risk taking with the greatest rewards…students owning their learning. Our wifi access needs work but it’s safe to say that we have all acknowledged it and will move forward while we make plans to fix it.

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Chromebook BYOD Analysis Digital Learning 40

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

They then met in person to decide which technologies will have the most impact in the classroom and deserved to be named Best of Show. ACER CHROMEBOOK TAB 10 ( WWW.ACER.COM/AC/EN/US/CONTENT/HOME ) The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 will be used in classrooms to expand and enhance student learning. AVER INFORMATION INC.

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Robotics Chromebook Edmentum Mobility 41

Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Create Multimedia eBooks in a 1 iPad Classroom by Wesley Fryer Enhanced eBooks on iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches can include audio, video, and interactive animations in addition to digital text, images and links. Rethinking the Chromebook as a Creation Device by Tanya Avrith Chromebooks have huge potential in the area of creation.

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Resources iPad Mobility eBook 91

Reading By Example

APRIL 16, 2016

It does not harm or help student learning when put into classrooms. Schleicher agrees with a retiring principal in Australia who stated that mobile technology should not be in classrooms because it is a distraction. A 5th grade student, who also receives special education services, was writing a fictional story on a Chromebook.

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Technology Mobility Chromebook BYOD 28

Reading By Example

APRIL 16, 2016

It does not harm or help student learning when put into classrooms. Schleicher agrees with a retiring principal in Australia who stated that mobile technology should not be in classrooms because it is a distraction. A 5th grade student, who also receives special education services, was writing a fictional story on a Chromebook.

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Technology Mobility Chromebook BYOD 28

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2021

If you need to include your entire classroom, this is the must-purchase webcam for your classroom. Some of you may still be using hybrid learning in your classroom in the fall, and this is one you’ll want to ask for now.). Every classroom set of iPads should have a Logitech Crayon for the teacher.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 5, 2018

But, we were still able to meet with new teachers, address technology issues and help arrange training for those who have never used ChromeBooks or Google Classroom. This is a perfect time for lessons and discussions in classrooms throughout the school building. It’s Fall Y’all!

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Resources Libraries BYOD Course 50

RafranzDavis.com

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Both services have extensive educator resources available with my favorite being Discovery Education’s Spotlight on Strategies as it gives teachers immediate and actionable uses of media in the classroom. Teachers and/or students lack the access to reach those tools. Ipads and Chromebooks. Teachers aren’t buying it at all.

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Digital Learning Chromebook Microsoft Learning 40

NeverEndingSearch

APRIL 29, 2016

We provide access. In the largest classrooms in our schools, we work with teachers to develop both traditional and emerging literacies. With our classroom teacher partners, we build instruction; we build projects and assessments that focus on creativity and knowledge building using the information tools and strategies of our time.

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Libraries OER Wiki BYOD 40

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The program includes in-classroom professional development sessions. This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. The Marketplace also includes free curriculum content from its partners, including Google Classroom, Newsela, and more.

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Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 52

Learning in Hand

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

QR (Quick Response) codes can make classrooms more efficient and interactive. Reading Codes on Desktops, Laptops, Chromebooks There’s not a version of of i-nigma for desktop computers. Note that you will have to give webqr.com permission to access your webcam. This is great for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) classrooms.

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Laptops Tools iPad BYOD 91

Fractus Learning

JULY 23, 2015

The start of the school year brings with it more than a few ‘gotta-do’s for a classroom teacher. In any case, reviewing this list will remind you (and your administration, tech support, teachers and others) of the needs of a highly engaging, fully functioning student-centered classroom. In Your Classroom…. About the authors.

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EdTech Laptops Tablets BYOD 40

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

While one-to-one device programs are ramping up, thanks to affordable technologies such as Chromebooks, and shared classroom AR/VR experiences are becoming more common, schools can’t ignore the rising tide of student-owned smartphones. Single-sign on — Access management is critical to ensure student privacy and network security.

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Mobility BYOD Smartphone Policies 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

While one-to-one device programs are ramping up, thanks to affordable technologies such as Chromebooks, and shared classroom AR/VR experiences are becoming more common, schools can’t ignore the rising tide of student-owned smartphones. Single-sign on — Access management is critical to ensure student privacy and network security.

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Mobility BYOD Smartphone Policies 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

While one-to-one device programs are ramping up, thanks to affordable technologies such as Chromebooks, and shared classroom AR/VR experiences are becoming more common, schools can’t ignore the rising tide of student-owned smartphones. Single-sign on — Access management is critical to ensure student privacy and network security.

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