The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2024

I had to fight against low expectations and conditions that devalued my potential, including “accidentally” being placed into English as a Second Language in elementary school, even though English is my first language. Now is the time not to be complacent but to educate ourselves, stay informed and mobilize.

Mobility 101

Mobility Elementary Report Groups 101

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. Students Learn Best from Each Other.

Digital Citizenship 374

Digital Citizenship Social Media EdTech Mobility 374

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

It’s an economic concern, as schools consider how they can ensure equal access for all. And it raises questions about gender and race: How can schools inspire more girls and students of color to pursue STEM? DEFINING EQUITY: EMPATHY, AUTHENTICITY, AND ACCESS Sean Wybrant, Digital Media Studies Teacher, William J.

Accessibility 89

Accessibility STEM Robotics Elementary 89

TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Reading As A Practice: It’s Time Stop Teaching Kids How To Read by Terry Heick Preface: I’m writing under the assumption that the ‘child’ in question has access to some form of mobile technology, and that’s a problematic assumption that causes problems for my thesis, here.

How To 111

How To Mobility Accessibility Technology 111

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Distance and virtual are appropriate where all kids have access to a device and the Internet. Provide devices and mobile WiFi, if possible. The district distributed 1,300 Chromebooks to its middle school students and decided to pay $4,600 to provide wireless access for any student who didn’t have it at home. “We

LMS 513

LMS Learning Schoology BYOD 513

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2024

There has been much talk and concern in recent months about making higher-level math more accessible to high schoolers, particularly low-income students from Black and Hispanic communities. Related: OPINION: Algebra matters, so let’s stop attacking it and work together to make it clearer and more accessible I’ve seen the results.

Training 118

Training Course Report Mobility 118

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

Banzai is a personal finance curriculum that teaches high school and middle school students how to prioritize spending decisions through real-life scenarios and choose-. Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school. Age group: Upper elementary. Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school.

Common Core 278

Common Core Groups Mobility Elementary 278

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 7, 2023

Unfortunately, YouTube does come with a number of distracting and sometimes outright inappropriate elements that make several school districts restrict its access. middle school, high school, elementary, college and university). TED Talks TED Talks is one of the best alternatives to YouTube especially for use in schools.

Libraries 131

Libraries Video Mobile Learning Mobility 131

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. It also provides tips on how to help families find balance. Parents also struggle with finding a balance between screen time and family time and deciding how young is too young for a device like a smartphone, Ms.

Mobility 111

Mobility Smartphone iPad Social Media 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

Banzai is a personal finance curriculum that teaches high school and middle school students how to prioritize spending decisions through real-life scenarios and choose-your-own adventure (kind of) role playing. Instructions are both written and audio, making them accessible to lots of learners. Some are narrative; others games.

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Common Core Mobility Digital Citizenship Groups 250

The Mobile Native

APRIL 25, 2014

New national research indicates that training teachers to integrate mobile technology into instruction may have a positive effect on students’ standardized test scores and academic achievement. 'New Key findings include: · Standardized test scores in math of students participating in the program increased by 4.13

Mobile Learning 61

Mobile Learning Mobility Comparison Learning 61

Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

With digital learning likely to stretch into the fall due to COVID-19, how can we ensure every student has equitable access to powerful learning opportunities? Personally, I don’t believe people took the equity and access gap as seriously as they should have in the past because it wasn’t smacking them in the face.”.

Digital Divide 307

Digital Divide Education Accessibility E-rate 307

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Over the decades I have added both Educational Technology and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) endorsements to my elementary teaching certificate. One evening a man from another culture asked me how to spell a specific word. We began taking our mobile lab to schools, churches, libraries, and other non-profit sites.

Laptops 244

Laptops Facebook Digital Citizenship Mobility 244

eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2023

We need to prioritize discussions on how to effectively support multilingual students. They will recognize the benefits of connecting students’ studies to their future careers – improved academic performance; enhanced job opportunities; and increased economic mobility. They were coding, collaborating, and creating.

Robotics 98

Robotics Industry Elementary Training 98

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Make passwords complex — and long. Make VPN Your Friend.

Data 342

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 342

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2023

Inside the spacious facility, students learn more than just how to throw a jab or perform pushups and plank exercises. Mostly state education agencies have spearheaded this charge in creating programming in areas that didn’t have access before, Grant says, adding that the local level paints a less encouraging picture.

Accessibility 159

Accessibility Report Survey Examples 159

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) is one of the best examples I have seen when it comes to effective blended learning at school. I'm currently working on how to make it even more differentiated. Each 'village' is one of my reading groups that are grouped by reading/skill level.

Blended Learning 294

Blended Learning Differentiated Instruction Personalized Learning Strategy 294

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Pathways help students and families navigate complex systems and figure out how to get the skills they need for the jobs and the lives they want. They may not realize how the decisions they make — in choosing their classes, for example — could accelerate or derail them on their journeys.

Education 109

Education Training Industry Accessibility 109

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Pascack Valley Regional High School District in northern New Jersey makes available lesson plans and assignments that can be accessed from home, on the Internet: Before the snow fell, teachers were prepped, parents were warned and students had received enough assignments to fill a snow day. Google Hangouts. Webroom.net.

Schoology 198

Schoology LMS Khan Academy Google 198

Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Special education teachers are more likely to use mobile apps with their students than general education teachers, but are not receiving enough formal training on the use of mobile technology for instructional purposes, according to a report released today as part of a new initiative examining the role of mobile technology in special ed.

Mobility 40

Mobility Technology Classroom E-rate 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. While some students remain unconnected, Oakland’s effort has emerged as an example of how to tackle a citywide digital divide. “We We need to change that.”. We can’t afford not to.”. The homework gap isn’t new.

Digital Divide 112

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 112

EdTechTeacher

JULY 1, 2015

It’s important to note that while Office Online is free, Office 365 is a paid resource ($99/year home and $69/year personal annual subscription; K-12 institutions have their own pricing tiers) and will give you greater access to resources, including free full-use of Mobile and Computer apps. However, they are quick to figure out.

Microsoft 60

Microsoft How To Smartphone Mobility 60

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Back in April, as schools across the country shifted to online instruction to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Scott Muri saw firsthand just how damaging lack of internet access can be for students and families. They said these are the only students that have access to the internet from their homes,” Muri said. “So,

Broadband 144

Broadband Learning Accessibility Company 144

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Developers have naturally found a niche for “joyful” tech in the elementary phases, where the idea of allowing younger kids to have fun while learning is all but a credo. Teachers using the NEO LMS platform can use a host of nifty tools to really make learning accessible, self-paced and fun. EdTech that sparks joy.

EdTech 223

EdTech Game-Based Learning LMS Trends 223

MindShift

MAY 17, 2021

This school year, kindergarteners learned how to turn on and off their web cameras and mute buttons alongside spelling and reading fundamentals. Courtney Miller’s son is in kindergarten at Glen Cove Elementary in Vallejo, California. It’s a literacy issue for me,” Nahal said, noting that access to technology is an equity concern.

How To 44

How To Learning Elementary Social Media 44

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Cool Math Games Cool Math Games offers access to a wide range of free math games that help students sharpen their mathematical skills. The free version of the site offers access to 50.000 questions and over 1000 curriculum aligned skills. 'As Using their credentials, students can sign in to class and access the assigned games.

Common Core 102

Common Core Mobility Game-Based Learning Video 102

MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

There is nothing black-and-white about how to best support our students and families,” said Dr. Barbara Adams, principal at Findley Elementary School in Des Moines, IA. But our Passmore Panthers know how to stay strong! Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide.

Education 124

Education Broadband Learning Elementary 124

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2016

People don’t need extraordinary tech devices to access AR. With a mobile device and some AR trigger images, teachers can create awesome classes, where they don’t spoon-feed new knowledge to students, but tap on their natural curiosity. The limits to AR exploration are pushed farther every day. And the best of it? Elements 4D.

Classroom 150

Classroom Smartphone Tablets Mobility 150

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. States, districts and schools are also uniquely positioned to share reduce cost or no cost out-of-school access options for families. Out-of-School Access Chart.

Resources 87

Resources Equity of Access Instructional Materials Elementary 87

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Here’s how. Teach Camera Use and Shot Composition First, before teaching video making, Adobe Premiere Rush can teach students how to compose a shot. I love that this works with their individual mobile phone cameras. To access these features, just toggle from Auto to Pro.

Adobe 214

Adobe Classroom iPhone Video 214

MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 10, 2019

We believe that all students deserve equitable access to high-quality educational content and dynamic learning experiences. Together, we are mobilizing a national effort to prepare 100,000 STEM teachers by 2021. Elementary math specialization. It is not unusual to hear someone say that they “aren’t a math person.”

Elementary 78

Elementary STEM Analysis Report 78

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

While the pandemic and the sudden shutdown of schools provoked fear, the teachers at this remote refugee camp in northern Iraq weren’t worried about how students would cope: They were confident their students were prepared to take their learning fully online. They had something more important: basic digital literacy. We saw it in our U.S.

Learning 144

Learning Advocacy Report Google 144

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Make passwords complex — and long. Make VPN Your Friend.

Data 150

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Make passwords complex — and long. Make VPN Your Friend.

Data 150

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Make passwords complex — and long. Make VPN Your Friend.

Data 150

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Make passwords complex — and long. Make VPN Your Friend.

Data 150

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Make passwords complex — and long. Make VPN Your Friend.

Data 150

Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150