Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

One big barrier to sustaining education via remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has been students’ unequal access to advanced technology tools. Using learning material and platforms that are accessible on any device may help more students stay on track with schoolwork while they’re stuck at home.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

At the very dawn of digital education, Canada introduced one of the very first learning management systems, WebCT, a pivotal application, invented at the University of British Columbia in 1997. and Canada for some time, and even today the company is in second place, with DTL Brightspace, a Canadian firm, close behind.

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Online Learning Learning Mobility Blackboard 121

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

We believe technology can play an important role in adult education and family literacy by providing, at a minimum, anytime, anywhere access. It also has potential to help personalize learning for adult learners. Read more about the adult learning market.

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Technology EdTech Mobility Mobile Learning 176

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

Students were excited about learning. Something else that was immediate and dramatic: the gap between students who had Internet access at home, and those who didn’t. “You can’t just send them home with an assignment or some research to do, because they have no access.”

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Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

Pause a second and think about companies such as Uber and Airbnb. Cost and ease of access will only lead to more schools and districts going down this path. The essential components of an infrastructure capable of supporting transformational learning experiences include the following: Ubiquitous connectivity.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.

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Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 41

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2016

If you are in Denver, I’d love the chance to meet you face-to-face and if not we can still enjoy each other’s company virtually. Join me virtually for a free webinar broadcast at the Badge Summit, Moving with Mobile Devices at 1pm Denver/2pmCT/3pmET/8pmUK. Click to access that resource! Sign on as a guest here.

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Edcamps Mobility eBook Meeting 218

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

One of the challenges, from an African perspective is Internet access, as well as consistent power. What researchers have found is that mobile technology is widespread and heavily utilized, although the majority of mobiles are still non-smart phones with basic features. The initial phase was a 12 month pilot to train 318 CHVs.

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E-rate Blended Learning Case Study Mobility 150

EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 7, 2018

The new E-learning technologies keep on evolving, and a lot of companies are investing in it to yield efficient employees. Let’s take a look at the some of the innovation in E-learning industry in the last 10 years: The Usage of Smartphones. Using mobile for educational purposes is a slightly new concept.

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MOOC Gamification Smartphone OER 127

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Long gone are the days when learning a foreign language meant boring classes and what seemed like endless repetition of words and phrases. The internet made learning anything much easier and more accessible. But with so many language learning websites, apps and programs out there it can be difficult choosing the best option.

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Learning Mobile Learning Tools Accessibility 124

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. And learning platforms are starting to get mobile developers to publish mobile apps and have them updated on a regular basis. Now let's see what are the top e-learning trends for 2016.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

Further, 1:1 learning environments (where each student has access to a personal electronic device) are tied to positive outcomes like increased student engagement , more personalized learning experiences, and improved communication between students and teachers. The Tools Of Mobile Learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2020

We put a spotlight on examples of how real IT leaders make innovation a priority for their district, and we examine priorities such as content accessibility, broadband access, and supporting UDL. You also can find a complete list of IT hardware and management partners and companies in the guide.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 21, 2023

Also, a VPN provides access to educational resources and online platforms even when they are geo-restricted, expanding students’ learning opportunities. Additionally, a VPN enables students to bypass content restrictions and access streaming services, movies, and TV shows from different regions for entertainment purposes.

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Social Media Data Accessibility Exercises 96

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

But the latest cohort at Michelson Runway, an startup accelerator geared towards higher-ed companies, highlights a broader approach to innovation in education. Though the startups presented a wide range of ideas, Runway co-founder Phil Kim said what connected them all is an effort to “tackle access and equity.”

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Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Here's David Kelly , New York based Executive director of the e-Learning Guild, with his view on mobile devices and learning: “Mobile technologies shouldn’t be viewed through the lens of learning. In that context, mobile devices are powering the future of digital learning.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2016

foreign language learning could have negative impacts on the U.S. workforce, but new forecasts indicate the demand for online language learning tools could increase thanks to the prevalence of mobile devices. Technavio analysts forecast the online language learning market in the U.S.

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Mobility Smartphone Learning Mobile Learning 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2022

It is therefore a tool that enables smooth communication between online learning content and LMSs. Most eLearning companies use the standard to develop SCORM- compliant content because it is interoperable. This combination can greatly help you to accelerate your learning and development programs.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

I created the Digital Parenting Bingo card as a way to easily show some talking points for parents that are dealing with either school-issued devices and/or personal mobile devices. Use Guided Access for focus – In the settings of your iOS device, scroll to General->Accessibility.

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Mobility Social Media Mobile Learning Accessibility 56

Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 30, 2016

The report defines self-paced courseware as being accessed on a desktop or laptop and spanning the K-12, higher education, corporate training, and privately marketed software (such as that produced by language-learning company Rosetta Stone) sectors. Unstable Economies Impact E-Learning Market.

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techlearning

APRIL 3, 2018

For more information about their company, I asked co-founder Rohit Srinivasan to give me an overview on his company’s philosophy and mission: Trashbots is a low-cost robotics kit with an artistic twist. billion kids, particularly in under-provided communities to have better access to our platform. Support all 1.3

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Robotics Education STEM Mobile Learning 61

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

This past June, my organization partnered with Starlight Africa to pilot the Career Girls Mobile Learning Center , to create a customized, culturally sensitive career discovery curriculum that includes African role model videos and interactive lesson plans for 100 girls (ages 10 to 17) in two Rwandan schools, Gihogwe and Acts4Rwanda.

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STEM Mobile Learning Video Study 110

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 16, 2020

Educate yourself on your learning management software’s features and familiarize yourself with how it can make mobile learning more engaging for your students. Make learning more interactive. Pre-K Learning: Enhancing Education with Digital Technology. Follow the trends, forge your own path. REQUEST DEMO READ MORE.

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Nik Peachey

OCTOBER 13, 2007

With the growth in interest in mobile and handheld learning, I thought I’d investigate one of the many new Web 2.0 type start ups that are offering free (at the moment at least) services for setting up websites and web based communities to be accessed on mobile phones and other mobile devices.

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GoConqr

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Mobile learning. It is therefore important that eLearning content is mobile supported. Many online learning platforms can be used with smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. Because mobile learning is a trend, one’s own online content should always be tested for smartphone and tablet use.

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Technology Trends Gamification Education 75

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

The district’s “Wi-Fi-on-the-Go” program aims to provide students the opportunity for mobile learning on the school buses. Students can study, learn, communicate with teachers and collaborate on class assignments to and from school and extra-curricular excursions.

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Broadband Data Mobility Mobile Learning 40

Gaggle Speaks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Because keeping your students’ data safe is important to everyone here at Gaggle, we decided that our next webcast should focus on what school leaders and edtech companies can do to protect student data. “We wanted to make sure that our parents knew that we’re a learning environment that could be trusted,” she said.

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Data Student Data Privacy Education EdTech 40

techlearning

APRIL 3, 2018

Nearpod is a unique mobile learning platform designed for the synchronized use of mobile devices in education. Newsela is an instructional content platform that brings together compelling, accessible content with integrated assessments and insights to support reading engagement.

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Conference Report Differentiated Instruction Mobility 40

Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 5, 2013

There were sections on digital literacies and mobile learning, both of which we considered to be important for the success of education and learning in the future. For students with mobility issues in particular, this may turn out to be an important leveler.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 23, 2020

SHOW LINK BIO: Angela Maiers has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 31 years, teaching every level of school from grade school to graduate school and consulting with companies around the world. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning.

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Learning with 'e's

AUGUST 9, 2011

And since those days we have learned to turn communication into other forms – first the telegraph, then the telephone, radio and television, mobile phones and then the internet – they are all versions of language and ways of sharing our ideas with each other. Probably one of the biggest innovations has been the mobile phone.

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Social Media Mobility Company Facebook 54

Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Classrooms are embracing interactive whiteboards and mobile devices with enthusiasm. Although Interactive whiteboards, mobile learning, open content and learning management systems are proliferating within classrooms, when it comes to assessment processes, there is a fragmentation between how student data gets transferred seamlessly.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2015

LeapFrog has released a new Android-based tablet for young learners designed to scale learning activities as students grow, meaning it is capable of remembering curricular progress across games, automatically adjusting learning levels, and providing tutorials on demand for students when they struggle.

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Gaggle Speaks

JULY 22, 2016

Ask an account executive or company representative to explain the full value and all use cases for the products that you’re considering. For example, going 1:1 allows students to store and access all of their notes and textbooks online. Get creative. Do you have advice for making technology more affordable district-wide?

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 5, 2013

There were sections on digital literacies and mobile learning, both of which we considered to be important for the success of education and learning in the future. For students with mobility issues in particular, this may turn out to be an important leveler.

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Classroom Wiki Gamification Game-Based Learning 28

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2016

There also are a lot of companies that give employees the chance to work from home.” ” Teachers and students logged into the school’s Schoology platform for a day of at-home learning, and the day’s virtual classes followed a typical bell schedule to help students stay on track.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

No matter what grade level you teach, or what devices you have available, every student can participate in the Hour of Code and learn the basic principles that apply to all programming languages (like sequencing and looping). Keep in mind–most of these curriculums are tied in with the tools of the companies that created them!).

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