Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the debate between tablets and textbooks has become increasingly relevant. As a former classroom teacher and current educational researcher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformation of teaching tools from traditional methods to digital innovation. The Case for Tablets 1.

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Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

As I eventually wrote in Open educational resources: Undertheorized research and untapped potential : Many of the articles reviewed in Hilton (2016), including some articles on which I was an author, are woefully undertheorized. They are essentially media comparison studies or, to be more precise, license comparison studies.

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

More willingness to listen to other viewpoints instead of scorning or fearing what is unfamiliar is another indicator of inclusive education. Research from the Brown Center for Education Policy at Brookings found that Black students are 5.8 Why is diversity an issue for schools? percent more likely to be suspended multiple times and 2.2

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic has radically disrupted both society and education as we know it. Obviously, education is at the top of my mind since it is the profession both my wife and I are a part of, and my kids currently attend public schools in Texas. Access to devices and reliable WIFI needs to be emphasized.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Do all students have access to the internet? A critical finding is that school districts that are meeting the 1 Mbps per student goal are also getting access at a much lower rate than those districts not meeting that benchmark,” said Emily Jordan, Vice President of Education Initiatives, CN. “In Key points: U.S. per megabit.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

These data show that post-pandemic recovery is still an uphill battle for millions of students nationwide, reinforcing the challenges our educators face in the classroom every day.” By comparison, students in Grades 1 and 2 have suffered more pronounced declines with less evidence of recovery, with average scale scores decreasing by 4.3

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 13, 2017

I did it already, but mine looks amateurish in comparison. Oh hey, I have a set-up similar to that…but my handwriting is atrocious, and it’s not colorful, and basically my version looks like total crap in comparison. It was one of their few opportunities to see how other educators were doing things. And it was expensive.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 5, 2024

TinyTap is a dynamic educational app designed for toddlers and preschoolers, aiming to transform screen time into an enriching learning experience. TinyTap’s vast library of over 200,000 interactive learning games, created by teachers, therapists, and educators, covers a broad range of subjects and skills.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I know now that this question was meant kindly — and was informed by the older generation’s desire to see their children enjoy a return on investment (ROI) on a college education similar to what they themselves experienced as first- and second-generation college-goers. College degrees changed the trajectories of their lives.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 9, 2023

A new research review finds inconsistent benefits for students with disabilities who learn alongside general education peers. policy has urged schools to keep students with disabilities in the same classrooms with their general education peers unless severe disabilities prevent it. Credit: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After nearly three years of disruption to learning caused by the pandemic, government funding has enabled many schools to invest in new devices and upgrade their technology infrastructure to accelerate learning and improve the education experience for all students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

The past decade saw significant improvements in the application of technology to learning and 2017 became a tipping point where embedding technology into education finally moved from fringe to mainstream, remaking classrooms in the image of the future. More online access to class materials. Now, they’re reference material.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2024

And for many Black students now, 70 years since the nation’s highest court held unanimously that separate is inherently unequal, educational resources and access remain woefully uneven. By comparison, Black students make up about 15 percent of public school enrollment. That figure is down from 23 percent in 2000.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

As educators, we craft learning experiences based on the pedagogical foundations set by those who came before us. In higher education, the student persistence and retention strategies used by institutions all over the world are built on the seminal works of great theorists such as John H. million persons under the age of 18.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Effectiveness varies based on individual needs, preferences, and circumstances Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The effectiveness of online learning versus classroom learning is a contentious topic in education.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

A 2018 study conducted by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) highlights schools in 9 states that have already started to implement interoperable systems with promising results. Expand Educational Resources to Student Toolkits. Transfer Student Data Seamlessly Across Academic Careers.

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Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

KiwiCo Crates, Fun STEAM Arts, Crafts, Engineering, And Science Educational Activities. These monthly subscription boxes are educational, engaging, and popular among younger kids. Little Passports offers monthly subscriptions engaging children ages 3 to 12 years old with educational theme-based fun activities and resources.

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 13, 2017

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve made three critical updates to this tool to provide a more seamless search experience and help districts identify the price comparisons that are most relevant to them. To make it even easier for districts to find actionable comparisons, the updated Compare & Connect K-12 has simplified map views.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 24, 2023

Leading Institutions use different plagiarism detection new-age tools to help students, teachers, and overall educational success. Additionally, the platform can integrate with other content management systems and cloud storage services to provide easy access. Let’s explore plagiarism software features, pros and cons, and pricing.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

My Own Chapter: M oving From Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0. Self-determined learning or heutagogy is fast gaining interest from educators around the world interested in an evidence-based approach to learning. Moving From Education 1.0 Through Education 2.0 Towards Education 3.0:

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The criteria were established by the Arizona Department of Education as part of its Move On When Reading initiative, an effort to provide all readers with specific, targeted instruction and interventions so that they are reading at or above grade level by the end of the 3rd grade. “95 Independent Research Findings.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 29, 2023

eLearning is one of the most dynamic education trends of the decade. Brought into prominence by the pandemic, it has transformed the way education is given and received. This flexibility and accessibility make eLearning courses hugely popular. Many learners today opt for eLearning courses of varying disciplines and levels.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 12, 2023

In this video, I do a quick head-to-head comparison of results from using the same prompt in Google’s Bard AI vs. Chat GPT. As soon as I got access to test out Google’s Bard, the AI chatbot, I knew I needed to share it with Shake Up Learning readers. Chat GPT (head-to-head) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Who will win?

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PlagiarismCheck

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The more variety of resources are estimated, the more accurate results you get. PlagiarismCheck.org, for instance, provides deep Internet search and access to some paid resources. AI-based plagiarism checkers The AI-empowered tool goes deeper than basic text comparison to find exact matches.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In today’s digital age, learning about history doesn’t just happen in the confines of a library or a classroom; it’s as dynamic and accessible as ever, thanks to platforms like YouTube. Each video on this channel dives deep into significant historical events, offering a detailed and accessible exploration of complex topics.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

“Expanding our phonics ecosystem to support fourth and fifth grade is the direct result of educators asking us for a solution to fill the continued, growing need for explicit Tier 1 phonics and word study skill development beyond the third grade,” said Stewart.

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Vizor

JULY 28, 2020

Education establishments are choosing these durable laptops to complement their 1:1 program. In addition to the laptops, Google offers two G Suite editions to schools: G Suite for Education and G Suite Enterprise for Education. They position the G Suite for Education edition for free for teachers and students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 2, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, QR codes have become ubiquitous, offering a quick and efficient way to access information, websites, and other resources. Its user-friendly interface and rapid scanning technology make it a practical tool for quick information access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 29, 2018

It is at this point most educators look at me like I have just said the moon is made of cheese. Rote Learning has become a bit of a dirty phrase in some circles, right up there with corporal punishment as a throwback to an older era of unenlightened education. That is an obvious comparison but there is a better one to be made.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2018

National headlines offering hope about the state of American education this year have been few and far between. Behind the promise of a full stack of supports—which in education circles are often referred to as “wraparound services”—is also a deeper sense of connection James hopes students will gain from this approach.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

Created by Educators for Educators, InSpace Innovates With Virtual Learning Solution. The seed funding will expand educator support to keep pace with rapid growth and establish a resource network for users to share ideas and successes. The funding is led by a $2.6 The funding is led by a $2.6

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

In comparison, seventy-five percent of high school students admit to doing the same. In the end, it’s a balance between empathetic decisions made by educators and less biased decisions made by the software. Through this feature, you typically limit students’ access to assessments until the day of the exam. Safe exam browser.

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Vizor

JULY 28, 2020

Education establishments are choosing these durable laptops to complement their 1:1 program. In addition to the laptops, Google offers two G Suite editions to schools: G Suite for Education and G Suite Enterprise for Education. They position the G Suite for Education edition for free for teachers and students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 16, 2022

ReadWorks resources can be used to supplement the reading practice done in class. More specifically, these resources address three key areas: comprehension strategies, background knowledge, and vocabulary skills. It offers a wide range of free K-12 reading materials and online assignments.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2023

He has an office, access to professional training and government-provided health insurance. Some 44 percent of American university and college faculty are part-time , according to the National Center for Education Statistics. He makes the equivalent of about $7,000 per course, per term. It’s not fair to them — we know that.

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Neo LMS

MAY 14, 2019

A version of this post was originally published on April 9th, 2019, in Education Technology , as the first part in a series regarding safeguarding data in educational institutions. What exactly, depends on the priorities and resources of each educational institution. We all know about the importance of data security.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 30, 2019

The UK Educational Gap. When I first moved to the United Kingdom, I was very confused about the country’s educational system. A professor of Work and Education Economics at University College London believes that private schools have three times more resources than the public ones. It is a very complex matter.

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