eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how libraries can use makerspaces to teach STEM! It’s a coffeehouse feel, warm and inviting,” Superintendent Shawn Bishop told EdTech for a previous story. With so many school districts going one-to-one with tablets or laptops , libraries are the new meeting space for tech-enabled teamwork.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

iKross Tripod with adapters for smartphones, tablets, GoPro, and DSLR Camera – [link]. When you buy the Rocketbook Wave Smartnotebook, you get access to digital copies of the Rocketbook paper that you can print out and use in a bullet journal or make your own planner. Kindle 6″ black and white – [link].

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

Edtech is having a renaissance, driven by necessity. The global pandemic has created an immediate need for better edtech solutions in our schools due to increased awareness around ensuring the health and wellness of students and staff. . Many didn’t have proper internet access or even a tablet or other device with which to get online.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. Now, educators are focused on linking edtech tools directly to student learning outcomes. These devices accelerated the unbundling of content so that students can directly access leveled news articles on Newsela, or their favorite book on Epic.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2022

Ten years ago, Pooja Sankar set out to build an edtech tool that gave shy students superpowers in their college courses. The system is now in place at around 2,000 colleges, and her company has raised more than $15 million. Sankar made a strategic bet that went against the trends in edtech at the time.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

For example, those interested in EdTech and technology in the classroom share their insights, impressions, or tips and tricks on the different platforms offered to them by ViewSonic, like the dedicated Instagram, Facebook pages, or online forum. There are several places where teachers can find communities, both online and offline.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

In that same press release, Apple CEO Tim Cook is quoted as saying students will have access “to the incredible learning tools on iPad, as well as Apple’s new coding curriculum that teaches critical skills for jobs in some of the country’s fastest-growing sectors.” But do big tablet programs make sense nowadays?

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

We’ve already seen devices like tablets flooding into classrooms at practically every level of education. The tablet is a brilliant device for hosting AR resources and it’s already accessible to a majority of educators. At Twinkl, a company that creates educational resources that can be used at each step of a child’s learning.

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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

During the edWebinar “ Simplify Digital Access in K-12: Learn How District Leaders Eliminate Barriers ,” the presenters discussed the importance of adopting a single sign-on program to manage digital access, the questions to ask when choosing a vendor, and tips for rolling out the new system. which compromises security.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2018

Seven of the 134 companies in this batch provide education services—which is a similar percentage from the last cohort. Since the previous Demo Day in March, Tim Brady, a partner at Y Combinator who advises edtech startups, says he hasn’t noticed much in terms of changes in the education landscape. Why not more?

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

(Mostly) back from my August hiatus, I’m pleased to offer up the next edition of A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 33 Edition). Dallas News → Writes Joan Hughes: "Can tablets teach children basic math and reading skills?

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Hapara

APRIL 21, 2023

A web filter’s main goal is to block online content that internet users shouldn’t access and keep harmful malware from breaking into a network. When IT staff adds a URL to the allowed list, learners and educators can access that website at any point. Read on to explore the different types of web filters available for K-12.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

Sanchez leads the Mobile Experiences and Emerging Technology team at Coursera, the online learning platform where students anywhere can take courses, master a career skill, get professional certificates, and earn degrees from 200 top universities and companies, including Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, Google and IBM. That's the future.

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Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2017

During her time there, the company tripled in size and she earned a promotion. As Director of Growth at Zaya, Parida is learning how developing edtech for low-income India slums is quite different than working with American schools. Some academic researchers have tried to give a guiding hand to the edtech community venturing forward.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Computers were still housed in labs or on carts, but one-to-one computing and internet accessibility were hot topics. They were the most powerful companies in education. They bought other companies to try to blend assessment and curriculum as they also continued publishing. What's been most disappointing in edtech?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

While teachers and parents can help control what content students can access, many sites have an invisible threat that may compromise student privacy: tracking cookies. School websites are also points of vulnerability, with a large percentage riddled with tracking cookies, according to a study by EdTech Strategies. .

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

Edtech, I believe, is going through a similar rebuilding moment powered by three trends: widely available infrastructure, the catalytic impact of spending by both the government and philanthropy in education, and—finally—the embrace of edtech by educational institutions and educators themselves. Not yet convinced?

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Class Tech Integrate

MARCH 10, 2016

Right now, the app only works on tablets (iPad/Android), but the Open eBooks company informed me that they hope to have a web based version out later this year, so if you are a Chromebook district, keep your eye peeled! I jumped in right away to see what this was all about.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If you are into Edtech and wondering how it will evolve in 2022, you are in the right place. But before we get into the trends, let us briefly look into what exactly Edtech is. . What is Edtech and Why Is It Important? Edtech development and advancement have also benefitted learners with disabilities and cognitive impairments.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

With the rise of COVID-19, this shift crossed a crucial threshold and created a demand for the edtech industry to provide solutions that don’t supplement or replace the teacher, but instead, pave the way for a new way to teach and learn. Nearpod works with any classroom technology, from tablets and smartphones to laptops and Chromebooks.

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Class Tech Integrate

MARCH 10, 2016

Right now, the app only works on tablets (iPad/Android), but the Open eBooks company informed me that they hope to have a web based version out later this year, so if you are a Chromebook district, keep your eye peeled! I jumped in right away to see what this was all about.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

The challenge: how students can complete lab work without access to a science lab. It just so happened that a group of about 50 biology students were testing products from Hands-On Labs, a company that offers at-home lab kits coupled with online instruction and assessments. They discussed the technology at their disposal.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

Under CIPA, schools must: block websites or filter learners’ internet access to inappropriate and harmful pictures. You need to update these categories often, though some web filters come with databases that the company updates periodically. Then students can access the webpage for learning exercises. Keyword filtering.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It was an edtech entrepreneur’s dream on Wednesday at Intel’s Education Accelerator Demo Day. The program announced that last year, participants like tutoring app company GotIt! It’s the eighth startup project for CEO Cy Megnin, who’s raised $500,000 for the company so far. Based in London, SAM’s 28-person team raised $4.5

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Google Classroom , the company’s online tool that lets teachers, students and parents manage assignments and discussions, will be getting a small facelift as part of 12 updates that Google is announcing at this week’s ISTE conference, an annual K-12 educational technology expo. It may have captured pole position in the U.S.,

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