EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . Fourteen percent of children ages 3 to 18 lack home internet access , according to National Center for Education Statistics data.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

While traditional professional development is important — in-person and group education — today’s teachers need access to fast approaching and more relevant opportunities that cater to their personal goals. . Digital breakouts, which use Google Forms among other tools, represent a type of gamification.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. households didn't have broadband access.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Google Jamboard is a fun interactive app. You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch Chromebook or iPad after listening to Tom Mullaney share how it works. Google Jamboard. Now first of all, I have never heard of Google Jamboard. It comes with a free app that students can access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Provide mobile hotspots distributed by school. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist. coronavirus.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Age of Learning just launched their new mobile app, a comprehensive online learning app for children ages 2 through 6+. Includes 5,000 carefully designed learning activities encompassing reading and language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music’ It looks like a useful app for working with younger students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

There are lots of options for digital note-taking, including Evernote, Notability, and the omnipresent Google Docs. Enter them to an easily accessible digital calendar like Google Calendar and share with students, parents, and interested stakeholders. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone?

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 21, 2017

In this computerized era, Google is the most commonly used tool in everyday life; from starting a day with Google News to saying good night to a friend using Hangouts. Along with social uses, Google has a significant role in education. Gmail is one of the most commonly used tools among Google products.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

It is free to use (standard text messaging rates apply though) and anyone with a mobile phone or access to the web can use it. The new service allows users to build instant mobile social networks, called "cells" using text messages, QR Codes, email, web or the new Android App. Today, Celly is announcing a new service.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

In that case, some web filters won’t block the website and learners end up being able to access it. It should also block content such as distracting Google Sites that have links to games. Many web filters don’t block Google Sites, so they slip through, and the games are accessible to learners.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 8, 2023

Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Edmodo, Nearpod, Socrative, and the list goes on. I only included a sample click on the list to access the entire collection. To provide you with an easy way to access these resources, I compiled for you the list below featuring some of the best science websites and platforms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

I agree with many studies—that online is more effective (one from IBM). Newsela COVID-19 resource center (and free access to their paid products this school year). Distance Learning with Google Slides –from Alice Keeler. Google Hangouts –max. Google Hangouts. 7 Ways to Keep Teaching. Online chats. of 10-15 people.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 30, 2021

The post Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 1 – Chrome) – SULS0103 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing the must-have Google skills for teachers who use the Google Chrome web browser or Chromebooks. Google works best with Google! Google works best with Google!

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Neo LMS

JULY 20, 2021

More and more, educators are relying on the internet to discover engaging activities, timely research, and the most current studies on how students learn best. What if you are using Pinterest and want to save a Google Doc or a Tweet that doesn’t include a picture? Mobile devices need apps. Choosing a tool.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2022

There are also mobile apps that allow teachers to create, edit and share their lessons on the go. A sample of these mobile apps are included below. It allows them to easily organize their lessons and subjects in visually appealing timetables accessible on the go. These are some of most popular lesson plan apps out there.

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Cycles of Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I want the sub lesson to be meaningful, and not just a lesson that all to often becomes a "study hall". Unfortunately, none of the above methods seemed to lead to anything other than the typical responses. : "Can we have a study hall?", Click here for an example of my most recent Google Form sub lesson. really understood.I

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2016

Teach your students how to enhance their reading, writing, literacy, studying, and research skills with these powerful web browser tools. These icons when clicked help learners interact and engage with websites, pdfs, and Google Docs. A majority of these are for Google Chrome. For Chrome, click the Window tab then Extensions.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Keep scrolling to access my bookmarks of free web tools and apps for creating digital books on any device. I recommend using BookCreator, Issuu, Slipp.It, or Google Docs. Goal journals - students can work in pairs or small groups to create journals for specific goals like a runner’s journal or study journal.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 24, 2020

The free resources from Vernier include the following: Experiment and Sample Data Library: Teachers can access more than 250 free experiments covering many subjects to distribute to students at home. Teachers can also access Lab Builder to customize the experiments for different virtual lab setups, equipment, and learning objectives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Google Classroom allows teachers to easily manage student work and teaching with Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Spreadsheets and anything Google. Teachers wanting to implement Google Classroom can use these resources to get started, level up their learning, or become a pro at all things Google.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

But are those who study at all-online programs making the same connections—or are they finding other ways to connect to the job market after earning their diploma? Tapping into digital communities, and clicking on social media sites, are among other ways online students can gain access to networks to jump-start social capital.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

A recent study from Hanover research has identified the key aspects of computer science in K–12, including what technology to use and when, as well as some of the concerns around current practices in schools. When I think about what you need to be investing in, it's a matter of making sure that you have that accessibility.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

iCivics is an educational website that offers access to a wide variety of learning resources that include games, curriculum materials, lesson plans, webquests, and videos. Teachers sync class rosters using Clever or Google Classroom. These resources are accessible from the Teach hub and are organized by topic.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

GoGuardian has announced a new AI-enabled cloud-based filtering solution for K–12 schools designed to expand filtering capabilities to all mobile and personal devices connected to school networks. . Extending content filtering to the cloud could benefit IT teams by extending their reach and easing some of their workload. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue. Digital divide: facts and figures.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2016

Google in June announced an. education grant offering free credits for its cloud platform, with no credit card required, unlimited access to its suite of tools and training resources. Google Cloud launched in 2011, but has caught up to competitors to. Google breaking in? . Google Cloud’s grant will allow U.S.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For insights into how educators can harness e-portfolios in their instruction, Arter and Spandel’s 1992 study is a go-to resource (check the reference list at the end of this post). Google Slides While primarily a presentation tool, Google Slides is surprisingly effective for digital portfolios. Among my favorites are: 1.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

When Neosho Junior High School teachers and students moved into a sleek, new campus last August, they said goodbye to traditional classrooms and hello to modern learning spaces that encourage mobility, collaboration and new ways of learning. Studies show that modern learning environments improve student performance. It’s exciting.”.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 7, 2018

Using mobile for educational purposes is a slightly new concept. The material that is available for e-learning on a mobile device is specifically designed by expert instructional designers to make it compatible with a small screen. According to a Google report , almost 80% people don’t exit their homes sans smartphones.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Mobile apps and/or responsive design It’s standard nowadays for any platform to have an app that’s downloadable from the major app stores. Not only do they provide greater flexibility in terms of accessibility, but nowadays almost everyone owns a mobile device. Surely, you’re thinking that Microsoft and Google are rivals.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As this type of technology becomes more budget friendly and accessible, some schools have taken a particular interest in its potential uses in education. Not only do drones collect data, but they also offer a much more detailed image or footage of an area, which Google Earth can’t do at the moment. Soar with STEAM.

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Edsurge

JULY 28, 2021

billion—which is a good moment to reflect on how mobile learning has entered classrooms and how the company has expanded from just an app. And Urdan says Duolingo brought a mobile-first approach to the sector. Duolingo officially goes public today, with the app-based language tool now has a valuation of outstanding shares at about $3.7

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As teachers, we can use these editable templates for a wide variety of educational purposes including: Character study: Ask students to create Facebook profiles for a character they studied in a novel, short story, or a movie. There are some good resources out there where you can access and download customizable Facebook templates.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

The engaging video summaries of textbook material provide access to more than a thousand full-length college courses. They can be uploaded to Google Classroom, Schoology, Blackboard, and a selection of other LMSs. Students join with a free Study.com account that can be accessed with mobile apps (with the exception of proctored exams).

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Connecting 2 the World

JULY 14, 2014

Mobile Technology is here to stay. Many of us may try to resist integrating mobile technology into our classrooms. What are some ways in which mobile technology has changed the classroom? What are some ways in which mobile technology has changed the classroom? It is a fact of academic life. This is true of all majors.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The post 7 Reasons You Need to Try Voice Typing in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Voice Typing in Google Docs is a Game-Changer! Google Docs is fully-loaded with some features that can save us time in and out of the classroom, and often times can even save us a little heartache when it comes to supporting students.

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

Software Updates Google is reorganizing its Classroom platform to make it easier to sort materials by topic. Kahoot adds the ability to create and host quizzes and other content from its mobile app. Here we’ve rounded up some of the biggest launches and partnerships dropping in time for back to school. What, too soon?)

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