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MAY 20, 2022

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. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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JULY 25, 2023

Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. Through these devices, students access web-based study tools, simulation tools, and apps where they can interact with their teachers and fellow students.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

Any device such as a smart TV, computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. In addition, VPNs also allow you to access geographically restricted content since when you connect to a VPN server, your location will be changed to the location of the server. What can be used with a VPN? There are even routers with built-in VPNs.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

With access to the right tools, they can have a sense of control over their lives and learning environments. Some of the potential contributing factors to this lack of access include: Lack of support and training Adopting assistive technologies requires training and proficiency.

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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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JANUARY 16, 2024

When selecting a smartphone, consider its compatibility with other devices like your laptop and tablet. It’s not only used extensively in fields like data science, web development, and automation, but its open-source nature means it’s accessible and has a vast array of free resources and libraries.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

Focus on citizenship: Focus your technology-based lessons on teaching your students digital citizenship, or skills that will help them thoughtfully and effectively navigate digital media.[12]. Be sure to introduce your students to Internet safety and elements of digital citizenship as a key focus.

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MAY 14, 2021

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. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

Jotform works on all platforms (including tablets, desktop computers, and smartphones) and can be shared via a link, QR Code, and embed (as well as other options). Once you’ve completed the app, it can be downloaded onto any smartphone, tablet, or computer, shared to your social media, or pushed out via a link or QR code.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

By learning to view it as a means of enhancing your lessons and resources, you can provide your students with tools and opportunities they may not otherwise access. Benefits of Using Tech and Digital Media in Education. 17] If you’re unable to go on a field trip, for example, you can access plenty of virtual field trips at no cost.[16]

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

When I first started teaching 18 years ago, I could introduce digital citizenship to my students on my own time line, since primary graders weren't as immersed in the digital world as they are now. Today, our digital citizenship work starts on the first day of school.

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MARCH 2, 2022

Also referred to as a virtual or online whiteboard, a digital whiteboard is a software solution that replicates the functions of an analog whiteboard. Put simply, it’s a whiteboard you can use on a computer, smartphone, tablet, or any compatible electronic device. Access your files from anywhere.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

The MobyMax tablet is $69!! Wifi and speakers are built-in and there is headphone input so that your students can use MobyMax Tablet independently without disturbing others. MobyMax is reasonably priced enough that even if your classroom doesn’t have classroom computers, you could have several Moby Tablets.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

As Oxford professors put it , “The debate over digital technology and young people needs less shock and more substance”. According to the Pew Research Center , “Fully 95% of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly’”. Nowadays, very young children can have their own tablets.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

Schools of all shapes and sizes have done a wonderful job at protecting their students, especially if we’re talking about the physical premises; there are gated campuses, security guards, access cards, surveillance cameras and even AI-powered software that contribute to maintaining a safe environment.

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MAY 7, 2016

It’s a revamp of their flagship product, with some twists: Today, Turnitin announced a new version of its flagship product with a focus on ease-of-use, accessibility for students, and new mobile features to support instruction in the modern classroom. Responsive design works on PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Click to Tweet.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Learning Upgrade , an ed-tech company providing digital, differentiated literacy curriculum designed for English language learners (ELLs), launched a mobile app to increase accessibility and expand offerings to a wide range of English learners. Read more.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It started with a push for desktop computers which soon expanded to iPads and the wonderful apps (like art programs) that made tablets essential tools. Today’s focus is to give every student a digital device, much as kids used to be provided tablets and pencils. Digital books often require their own proprietary program.

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eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2017

For a while now, there’s been a great deal of concern over the digital divide—the gap between students who have easy access to technology and those who don’t. The subtler, but no less harmful, digital divide is between the students who are empowered to be creators and problem solvers with technology, and those who aren’t.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Notification Center Gesture : Swipe down from the top edge of the screen (except the top-right corner) to access Notification Center, where you can view and manage notifications. Split View Gesture : While in an app, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Dock. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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APRIL 3, 2019

There are a number of innovative piano apps on the market that make this possible – you don’t have to have access to an actual piano. In a small classroom this is ideal and students can also learn at home on their tablets and smartphones. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

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MARCH 20, 2018

Today, smartphones and tablets are cheaper than ever; moreover, their prices are going to decrease which means that desktop computers, as well as computer labs, are about to become extinct in schools. Thus, students will have access to all the studying materials in the shape of PDF files, presentations, apps, and streaming videos.

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MARCH 19, 2018

You’ll need a smartphone or tablet with a back facing camera, an augmented reality app (many free), a trigger image (you create yourself, probably for free), and an Internet connection. Afterward, anyone can scan the cover of the book and instantly access the review. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

A favorite of mine is the sixty-minute lesson on digital citizenship. Students and you can watch the videos and access the lessons from a desktop, a tablet, or a smartphone. **. Have a standby lesson from Study.com that the sub can teach that’s related to topics you’d cover if you had time.

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DECEMBER 10, 2018

Learners can program Root to move, turn, draw, erase, scan colors, play music, light up, sense touches, feel bumps, detect magnetic surfaces, perceive light, and respond to sensors in a phone or tablet. Turn the Internet of Things (IoT) into an accessible, experimental, interactive and fun experience for learners of all abilities.

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Now, children are digital natives. Children as young as two are utilizing tablets, exploring the apps on smartphones, and accessing knowledge via the internet. Not only are they easily accessible, but they can also save time for teachers. Or better yet, why should we integrate online learning into our classrooms ?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Eight beautifully tangible cubes displaying each letter, number, and a handful of special symbols come to life before your eyes through the accompanying mobile app for smartphones and tablets. Teachers and parents both have access to progress monitoring data that shows exactly where your children are growing.

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MAY 16, 2015

Today’s students have access to far more knowledge than their parents once found in encyclopedias and on maps. With the click of a mouse and without leaving the classroom, they can access the collective knowledge of all mankind via the Internet. But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2016

In the process, you’ll need to Identify your school to enable us to be in touch with you to give you access during the Typeathon. Typing Tournament Online can be used anywhere there is an internet connection including home and school, at any time of day and on any device including iPads and other mobile tablets. Add your students.

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JUNE 27, 2017

Work is synced across all devices with apps available for iOS, Android, and tablets. This is great for students who don’t have access to the Internet (or WiFi) at home. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Students use smartphones and tablets in and out of the classroom, teachers put lessons and assignments online, staff use VoIP phones, and maintenance and operations need to connect their alarms and HVAC systems. We were seeing performance issues with our older access points, which convinced us that we needed to upgrade our network.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Users can access a wide variety of AR games, lesson plans, and other experiences created by others and shared in the Metaverse ecosystem via the free app (reminder: Always preview these to be sure they fit your student group ). Download the app to your phone, tablet, or Chromebook. It’s easy to use and requires no coding.

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JUNE 19, 2019

In my summer digital citizenship classes, the biggest question I get is how to control student cell phone usage. Digital devices, especially smartphones and tablets, have become an appendage for schools. Shoulders slouched and eyes down—you guessed it right! Shoulders slouched and eyes down—you guessed it right!

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

Websites like Code.org have a great approach to making coding accessible to all kids but still, too few students think they are smart enough to do these jobs. When students finish, after some setup steps, the app is available on their phone or tablet immediately. Teachers can access a curriculum and resources for teaching.

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