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. Since the kids weren’t bringing in the devices, I inquired as to how they made it into the classroom. I can relate to this as well.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

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. These learning priorities are met with increased blended learning methods that combine in-person instruction with online experiences. . by TeachThought Staff.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

From well-known subjects of education technology, like BYOD and gamification, to technical aspects regarding school LMSs, to trying to guess the future, the NEO Blog covered it all in its rather short existence. Gamification in the classroom: small changes and big results. Can Pokemon Go be part of the classroom?

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2015

First, mobile learning. Sure, there were lots of devices released in 2014 and the years before, but 2015 was the mobile age. Now let's see what are the top e-learning trends for 2016. Cloud classrooms will become the norm. But more importantly, IoT will connect the classroom to the cloud.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

My point here is that many children across the world have access to, and are using, technology outside of school in a variety of ways. Not only do many have access, but also older children possess their own devices (cell phones, smart phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc.). Treat students like 21 st Century adolescents.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Certified Google Educator, the Massachusetts Google Educator Group Leader, and Technology Integration Specialist/Mobile Learning Coach for Burlington Public Schools. As witnessed by news article after news article, too many districts are purchasing edtech, putting it in hallways and classrooms, and then saying "now what do we do?"

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 23, 2013

What a cool tool for those of us working in mobile learning environments - whether they be individual teacher devices, pods of classroom devices, 1:1, or BYOD - to use to explore app possibilities without having to log into an app store first! Android apps Chrome iOS iPad iPod mobile learning'

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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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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2015

Now don't get me wrong, I am all for schools increasing student and staff access to quality technology. The end result has been a massive influx in tools, but a clear lack in vision and planning as to how these powerful tools can, and will, actually impact learning. There is nothing transformational about this.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 2, 2015

60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom. Google Classroom is quietly becoming the most powerful tool in education technology. It may lack the visual appeal of iPads, or the student credibility of a BYOD program. As such, it scratches the itch for many teachers in many classrooms right here, right now.

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The Mobile Native

AUGUST 10, 2011

Defining Mobile Learning In education, the words "Mobile Learning" are starting to appear more often. Mobile learning is anytime, anywhere seamless learning. In other words, it is ubiquitous learning. A mobile learning device could be a laptop, net book, iPad, iPod Touch or even a smart phone.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Certified Google Educator, the Massachusetts Google Educator Group Leader, and Technology Integration Specialist/Mobile Learning Coach for Burlington Public Schools. As witnessed by news article after news article, too many districts are purchasing edtech, putting it in hallways and classrooms, and then saying "now what do we do?"

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2015

While the program is still in its infancy, Sparks said she already is receiving reports of teachers and students connecting through the devices even when they aren’t in the classroom. “If If you have power and Internet, there’s really nothing that can stop learning from happening,” she said.

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EdTechSandyK

AUGUST 30, 2013

The Background Photo Used Under a Creative Commons License In the Spring of 2013, my school district committed to issuing an iPad to every classroom teacher. iPad mobile learning mobile technology online learning professional development' Time was of the essence. Unported License.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 19, 2012

Mobile learning is on the rise. It was inevitable that the mobile phone would be brought into the classroom, with or without 'permission'. Many children use their mobile phones in class even though school rules forbid them to do so. Do you know of schools that have successfully implemented school-wide BYOD?

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 24, 2015

It’s rare when anyone considers the other—and perhaps more important—angle: Students want to learn with technology. By empowering student learning with more opportunities for them to communicate with classmates, you’ll soon realize how important technology is in the classroom. They want to learn at a comfortable speed.

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

with the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) initiative in 1985. ACOT began with two classrooms. The mere fact that computers have been put into a classroom should lead no one to think that, by that fact alone; the learning environment will be changed in any significant way, and certainly not in a positive way.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 2, 2019

The first time I saw video being used in a classroom was in 1973. Today, video use in the classroom is more commonplace. Present-day students, who interact with a steady stream of digital media throughout the day, are generally unsurprised by video in the classroom; if anything, they expect it. References Brame, C. Parlour, A.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2015

As the presentation began to focus on mobile learning initiatives a hand immediately went up. As the majority of the group intently listed or participated in planned activities to apply what had been learned this individual and his buddies checked their email, surfed the web, and accessed their own social media sites.

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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. Learn how to evaluate digital games for effectiveness in the classroom and learn the difference between an App and a Game.

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GoConqr

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

But that hasn’t stopped us from asking a number of experts in education and technology to gaze into their crystal balls and share their thoughts on one major EdTech trend we can expect to see lighting up learning and one major challenge that education will face in 2016. Technology and the classroom – major trends and challenges.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Challenge-Based Learning.

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techlearning

MARCH 23, 2018

Many schools and districts need to do massive upgrades to support today’s classroom demands and build capacity to handle the future. Security and efficiency are important, of course, but supporting instruction and learning goals for individual classrooms, schools, or districts has unique challenges.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

During an edWebinar for the Empowered Superintendent series, “Leadership for Mobile Learning: Creating a Shared Vision,” the presenters said school leaders, though, often miss key parts of the planning process and end up with useless “hunks of plastic.” Make equitable access a priority.

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 12, 2014

The first is that traditional spaces such as the lecture hall, computer suite and classroom assume less significance. Universities must therefore ensure that institutional services such as Learning Management Systems and the provision of other centralised software remain stable and accessible at all times. Unported License.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Bring Your Own Device (BOYD) is becoming an increasingly popular option for schools as they look to give students more access to technology. The potential benefits of BOYD for learning and teaching are significant, including increased collaboration and engagement among students.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

It is not that our students are actually learning differently per se, but the environment in which they are learning is dramatically different. The engaging aspects of technology today and ubiquitous access to information provide constant engagement to learners of all ages. It also will discuss the flipped classroom approach.

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