Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

It's true that pictures speak louder than words but sometimes words are inevitable which is why despite the ubiquity of video content we still need to add words to videos to further enhance the comprehensibility of our message. Annotated videos are amenable to higher engagement and ultimately result in enhanced comprehension.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

He is an Adobe Creative Educator, a CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader, an Adjunct Professor of Teacher Education at Ramapo College, and a founding member of the Adobe Creativity Crew. Collaboratively edit video, graphics, and more 13:42 Tip 9. We hear all the time about schools losing access to these tools.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 13, 2022

Depending on the methods or tools chosen, some of them do require more planning and preparation initially, but there are so many benefits that the time is definitely worth it. Using technology to build future-ready skills. Educators might wonder how to build SEL activities into the classroom and whether it takes a lot of time.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

If teachers use several video conference apps, five or six for quizzes and assignments, and one more for asynchronous teaching, there is no wonder they feel overwhelmed. An admin can easily create an account that gives access to specific areas of the tool and get all people on board. In this case, less is definitely more.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Within one Buncee, you can add animations, 3D objects, audio and video, links and more. It has definitely boosted student engagement through the power of choice. Classkick has several options for students to use for their responses including audio, text, video or sharing a link.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The advent of interactive large format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard was a transformative classroom technology.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 16, 2017

This post will outline the aims of the PYP (the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate) and the role that technology plays in helping teachers and students to achieve those goals. What does the PYP say about technology? Can provide access to a broad range of tools to store, organize and present their learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

If the plan is to just “deliver” content though video, this constitutes no real difference from direct instruction in the classroom. Technology, if available for your learners, can play a vital role in accomplishing this goal. ThingLink could be used to curate content (text, video, images). Here is another example.

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Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2022

And with the emergence of streaming and the era of kids watching videos on tablets and on their parents phones, there’s been an explosion of content on YouTube and other social media platforms aimed at little ones. So what’s the impact of all these streaming videos on young minds? It's free, it's accessible.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 12, 2020

With 85 percent of our students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a major concern in our district has been a lack of access to technology and the internet, so our city spent $25 million to provide devices and hotspots to families. They would then send me pictures or videos of their work. It was fun.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 4, 2023

If you have just discovered the term VPN and have been curious to find out what it means or how it works, the first place to start is to go over the word’s definition. Additionally, it can help unlock content unavailable in any other region, giving travelers more access to sites, music, and videos than they could before.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 18, 2022

If you are worried about the distractions that often surround YouTube videos (e.g., Here are the best math YouTube channels: Numberphile Numberphile is definitely one of the most popular math YouTube channel created by video journalist Brady Haron. It provides great educational videos on math, geometry, physics and many more.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

With the pervasive spread of the Internet and web technologies, digital media consumption and production practises have acquired new critical dimensions. The purpose of this post is to introduce you to this concept, provide you with some definitions of what it is, and discuss some ways to integrate it in your instruction.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

As an educator for more than 26 years, I understand the importance of leveraging technology to “work smarter, not harder” when planning and implementing lessons. As a digital learning specialist, I support instructional technology implementation in my district as well as provide training for teachers on edtech tools.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

If you’re looking for a definition of personalized learning in the Glossary of Educational Reform, you’ll learn that: Personalized learning means addressing the distinct learning needs of each student with the help of different instructional approaches, educational programs, and learning strategies and experiences. . Video conferencing tools.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 7, 2023

YouTube is definitely one of the most popular video platforms online but it is not the only one. Enjoy YouTube is one of the best if not the best video site out there. billion users from all around the world thus becoming one of the leading video platforms online. Here is a list we have curated for you.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The thrill of being able to take amazing photos and stunning videos from above is what motivates most drone hobbyists. As this type of technology becomes more budget friendly and accessible, some schools have taken a particular interest in its potential uses in education. Research: practical applications in the classroom.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2020

In fact, there’s a community of “EduTubers,” people supported or encouraged by YouTube, who make a living as independent educators, creating short videos on a range of academic subjects. But he liked ASU’s focus on reaching a broad range of students and making college more accessible. Now, one of the largest colleges in the U.S.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2020

Definitely this means teachers, administrators, parents and students, but I also include the companies and resource providers in the education ecosystem. America’s Pledge of Allegiance– this video teaches kids how to do it and this video makes it more of an event. Videos on Remote Learning from Microsoft EDU.

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Linways Technologies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

But as we start to accept this as a new normal in education, the question has to be asked: Have we reached a stage in which simple video conferencing tools and document sharing platforms meet the need? Check out our previously blog about choosing the right technology for classrooms. Communication and accessibility. Adaptation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Using technology in the education journey requires a much broader pallet of skills than what is required for online testing. ” –from the American Library Association.

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Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s not surprising that the majority of that screen time is dedicated to watching online videos and hanging out on social media platforms. Learners need to think about their digital footprints and how to use technology in healthy ways. But digital citizenship goes beyond a personal relationship with technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

I picked everyone’s brains and came up with a list of five webtools you definitely must look at: Classcraft. Here’s a great quote I heard in a sponsored video: “It might sound crazy to you and me but the kids love it.” Here’s a video that decodes this already-simple class tool. ‘Nuff said.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2024

They found that young people look to libraries to provide safe places to hang out and to access resources like free Wi-Fi, makerspaces, and tech equipment — expectations they carry with them to college, according to people who work in and with academic libraries. Then there’s the enduring appeal of any library: access to content.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

I was definitely the IT coordinator for my house,” says the father of three children ages 1, 9 and 11. “I I definitely didn’t count on much tech support from my school district.” Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 30, 2019

The integration of technology allows for great possibilities in meeting the needs of this diverse group of students while providing options for personalizing the user experience. Yet, technology integration can provide valuable multimodal resources for instruction, learning, and engagement. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

They are a 1:1 district who have really begun to hit their stride and push the envelope when it comes to the purposeful use of technology aligned to research-based pedagogy. For more edtech tools, click HERE to access a resource curated by Tom Murray. You can read more about their progress in this post.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 8, 2023

The world of educational technology is evolving meteorically and what is relevant today might be irrelevant next month. The latest trend in EdTech that I see currently gaining traction is Artificial Intelligence technologies. I only included a sample click on the list to access the entire collection.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 2, 2021

This way, you can continue to inspire the next generation of technological innovators. Online Video Courses. First, online video courses are a great resource you can use to improve your students’ virtual computer science learning experiences. Fortunately, many websites offer free videos to teach code.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Teaching vocabulary words within the context of a lesson–rather than as a list to be memorized–can help students understand a word’s meaning and its application, which makes STEM feel more accessible. Provide convenient access and repeated exposure to essential vocabulary. Utilize visuals and technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

We live in amazing times where readily accessible research and connectivity converge to not only transform practices but also provide the means to share them for the benefit of others. My point though is that there is definitely room for growth in terms of validating all the talk with substance.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 19, 2022

This technology already incorporates all the features you need to implement a competency-based learning model. Here is where online learning technologies such as ILPs step in. So, teachers don’t need to manually access each student’s profile and each individual assignment. Learn how an ILP enables competency-based education.

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Connecting 2 the World

JUNE 14, 2022

Over the last two days I have attended 2 different #MyFest22 presentations ( Accessibility Crowdsourcing for Digital Literacies Toolkit and Open Learning Journey Week 2 Kickoff) where the heart of the discussion was the question: what happens if a student or community is unable to access learning (tools, resources, content, courses)?

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2022

This year, 57 such experts identified social, technological, economic, environmental and political trends influencing the higher ed sector. And even though online education makes higher ed more accessible for some students, it throws up barriers to other students, including those who have limited access to the internet or to relevant devices.

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