Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

From elementary school students to those preparing for high-stakes tests like the SAT or GRE, these vocabulary apps provide a diverse range of features tailored to different learning styles and objectives. With features like new vocabulary-building quizzes, it transforms vocabulary learning into an engaging and interactive experience.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 8, 2017

To enhance the learning environment with technology and use the classroom time more wisely teachers start implementing additional types of activities such as working in groups, collaborative learning, independent preparation at home, and, in doing so, unwittingly start using the blended learning approach.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. Courtney Groskin, Instructional Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2020

I worry about hurdles my 12 th grade students may face as we return to remote learning. We’ve made progress in making sure students have computers, but some may still not have access to reliable internet. As I’m preparing for another round of distance learning, I’m now able to reflect on what can be done differently.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

PHILADELPHIA – February 8, 2018 – Today at the 2018 National Title I Conference, Cricket Media ® puts the spotlight on its innovative corporate eMentoring programs that share the mission of Title I: “to provide students in low income communities with access to high quality educational opportunities that put them on the path to success.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. Courtney Groskin, Instructional Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

A collaborative learning community : When I first became a coach, knowing that I had a team to return to when I didn’t have an answer to a question a teacher asked, or after a coaching debrief took an unexpected turn and left me feeling frustrated or like a failure, was a huge comfort.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. You will immediately see that our teachers have access to iPads and many of their choices are iOS apps but often there are web versions and android apps for these as well. New semesters are a great time to try new things.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Chun’s district is at the forefront of a national movement to turn K-12 librarians into indispensable digital mavens who can help classroom teachers craft tech-savvy lesson plans, teach kids to think critically about online research, and remake libraries into lively, high-tech hubs of collaborative learning — while still helping kids get books.

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Reading By Example

MAY 2, 2016

She believes that if students do not have a voice and choice in their learning, then all of the focus on the core academics will not amount to much. Education policy should not prescribe children’s access to institutions at the expense of access to personal development, growth, capability, or happiness.

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Reading By Example

MAY 2, 2016

She believes that if students do not have a voice and choice in their learning, then all of the focus on the core academics will not amount to much. Education policy should not prescribe children’s access to institutions at the expense of access to personal development, growth, capability, or happiness.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

We have gotten much more mobile-friendly , as there are Collaborate apps for iOS and Android, and the conference schedule and session links can be easily accessed on mobile devices by going to [link] from your mobile device or clicking on the "mobile schedule" link in the Summit menu.

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techieMusings

MAY 19, 2016

The one on the left shows the classroom space (note the whiteboard hanging from each table for students to easily access) and the one on the right shows the view from the classroom looking out to the open space in the center of the room. The open design allows for collaborative learning that extends beyond the walls of the classroom.

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techieMusings

MAY 19, 2016

The one on the left shows the classroom space (note the whiteboard hanging from each table for students to easily access) and the one on the right shows the view from the classroom looking out to the open space in the center of the room. The open design allows for collaborative learning that extends beyond the walls of the classroom.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

How do we begin to structure PD that brings the real learning experiences to the online and blended world? This might include deeper learning, PBL, STEM, 4C’s, collaborative learning, visual thinking, meta-cognition, student ownership, Bloom’s upper levels, Makers, and student production as part of the learning experience.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Teachers have also expressed positive feedback using the technology, underscoring how it led to more collaborative learning experiences for students. The district’s ability to quickly and efficiently supply devices to students, ensure remote access, and provide educational resources is a model other districts can follow.

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User Generated Education

JULY 25, 2016

Doing and promoting maker experiences such as cardboard projects have the potential to offset the challenges associated with access and costs as well as provide opportunities for making by all. Shared and Collaborative Learning: Natural and As Needed. Research supports the use of collaborative and shared learning.

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Fractus Learning

MAY 9, 2022

Read-aloud gives all the children access to the content while developing active listening skills. Read aloud techniques are generally used in elementary school, where kids learn to read. Access To Read-Aloud Text. The discussion web strategy supports collaborative learning approaches, enhancing critical thinking skills.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

A fourth-grade student at Mendez Elementary in San Marcos, Texas, held an iPad out in front of her. They can require students to take photos of objects to demonstrate their understanding of the material, or allow them to access content with an inexpensive VR viewer like Google Cardboard.

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NeverEndingSearch

MAY 15, 2018

ISTE’s Global Collaboration PLN (you must join to access resources) promotes digital collaboration beyond classroom walls with such resources as best-practice curriculum design and a community sharing tools and methods, curriculum developments, and opportunities for collaborations. Then the caring can begin.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The Global Education Conference is a collaborative, inclusive, world-wide community initiative involving students, educators, and organizations at all levels. It is designed to significantly increase opportunities for connecting classrooms while supporting cultural awareness and recognition of diversity and educational access for all.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We had another great day of sessions and keynotes on Tuesday, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page. Wednesday, November 19th ( US-Eastern Time ) 1:00am Globally Connecting Classes through Interactive Learning Objects - Ezra Samantha M. Pedro Néstor Ibáñez Lic.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Click here to register to attend the conference live or to have access to the conference recordings afterwards. The Global Education Conference is a collaborative, inclusive, world-wide community initiative involving students, educators, and organizations at all levels. The entire virtual conference is held online.

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