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Smartphones in Education: Redirecting Distraction with Mobile Learning

ViewSonic Education

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. With so many captivating apps and games, it is easy to see how students would have a hard time putting their smartphones and other mobile devices away.

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What is Digital Accessibility? (And Why It’s Crucial at Schools)

ViewSonic Education

What is digital accessibility – this simple question is, actually, fundamental in the technologically advanced era we’re in. This matter is important in all aspects of life and it’s especially valid in education. What is digital accessibility, and why is it so crucial in schools and other academic environments?

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A Practical Way to Increase Access to Mobile Technology Regardless of Age

A Principal's Reflections

We still have a long way to go in many places, but the increase in access provides kids with an array of innovative learning opportunities that continue to evolve. With a pedagogy first, technology second if appropriate, approach to instructional design, educators can begin to support and enhance lessons with an array of tools.

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How to Track My Child’s Location

Ask a Tech Teacher

Now that so many children carry smartphones, do you track your child’s location? With the rise of smartphones and other technological advancements, keeping track of your child’s location has become more convenient than before. These apps use smartphones’ GPS capabilities to offer location information.

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How to Create Immersive Learning Experiences on Mobile Devices

EdTech Magazine

They can help educators provide a hands-on approach to learning , accommodate students’ diverse needs and promote a sense of curiosity and wonder. “In For many schools, these mobile device–based solutions are a cost-effective option for providing similar immersive experiences.

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How to Create Immersive Learning Experiences on Mobile Devices

EdTech Magazine

They can help educators provide a hands-on approach to learning , accommodate students’ diverse needs and promote a sense of curiosity and wonder. “In For many schools, these mobile device–based solutions are a cost-effective option for providing similar immersive experiences.

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Digital education in the smartphone era

eSchool News

For much of the past two decades, educators have commonly referred to millennials as “digital natives.” Given that they are the first generation to grow up with access to personal computers, the descriptor seemed apt at the time. Related content: 10 findings about K-12 digital learning.