eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Only a handful of students had their own personal device and the concept of one-to-one models, meaning every student is given a school-issued laptop or tablet, had not yet taken hold. At that time, students were accessing the internet or using digital tools sparingly throughout the school day, and typically only in tech-focused classes.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 21, 2013

As many of you know, here at New Milford High School we have been at the forefront of adopting social media and the latest technologies to improve the way we run our educational and extra-curricular programs. All the constituents of the NMHS community are both intrigued and excited by its capabilities.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

The construction of a PLN enables educators to harness the power inherent in 21st Century technologies in order to create a professional growth tool that is accessible whenever, wherever. Tablet apps are great tools to access RSS feeds and create your own customized news feeds. Educators can even create their own RSS feeds!

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The 21st Century Principal

MARCH 19, 2013

With the impending demise of Google Reader, I have been in search for an RSS Reader replacement. In the end, I think Feedly is the best choice as a replacement to Google Reader. In the end, I think Feedly is the best choice as a replacement to Google Reader. I liked Google Reader because of it''s simplicity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2017

These days, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. Here are five tools that will make you look and act like the Diva of Digital: Google Maps. Anyone have a good alternative?).

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. I'm doing things now that I would have never imagined doing five years ago, and a lot of that is due to the people I've been connected with through social media. Are they in a Google doc or Google slide? Or where are those?

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The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 3, 2014

It’s Google , YouTube, or to others they find online ( aka their PLN ) who engage in their activities of interest. Teen Jack Andraka turned to Google when doing his research that led to his discovery of a new screening for pancreatic cancer. These kids aren’t just playing on the computer either. They mean serious business.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 20, 2015

Social Media - Social Media is an excellent resource for administrators. Google Applications - with Google Apps you can get organized, create/edit/view Office documents, share resources and much more. I also think that all administrators should have a smartphone or tablet.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The post The Ultimate Google Cardboard and Expeditions Resource Guide appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The Best Google Cardboard and Google Expeditions Resources for Teachers! Google Cardboard and Google Expeditions are hot topics in the edtech world and with good reason! Google Spotlight Stories (360).

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

To access these features, just toggle from Auto to Pro. Dropbox is integrated natively into the Adobe Premiere Rush tool, so students can speed up editing and post it faster, whether you’re working on mobile, tablet, or desktop. If a school has access to Adobe Stock, students can even use professional transitions from that service. (If

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

All you have to do is reach into your backpack, find your phone/tablet/Kindle and jump into the world of your favorite author. However, the joys of wider accessibility and fear of content theft are two sides of the same coin. Platforms like Amazon, Apple, Google Play, and Adobe apply their DRMs for the eBooks on their platform.

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Hubbli

MAY 10, 2023

SEO for private schools is a complex process that makes your website more visible and appealing to search engines like Google and Bing, ultimately increasing website traffic and enrollment. Technical SEO: Ensuring your website is user-friendly, easy to navigate, and accessible on different devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 16, 2015

I'm a huge user of Google Apps and Evernote. I can do anything on it - email, web browsing, Google Apps, Evernote, messaging, photos, musics, etc. I have both my personal and work profiles on here, with offline Drive access for both setup. Google Apps - for both work and home. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2015

Now, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. Here are five tools that will make you look and act like the Diva of Digital: Google Maps. a scanner (for paperwork, business cards).

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Fractus Learning

JUNE 11, 2021

Some APIs for web maps include Google Maps API, OpenLayers, ArcGIS, and Mapbox. Import data from Excel, Google docs, or CSV to create and publish interactive maps. The viewer, member, and admin access permit teachers and students to interact in group data analysis projects and create classroom presentations.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. These students just don’t need another social status symbol tied to their persona. It’s really happening.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Hyper-stimulating media pervades their worlds, social media culture makes them feel inadequate, and existential pressures of economic, community and environmental decline hover over their futures. That doesn’t mean every student has access to a device all the time. Students are stressed out.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

Dallas News → Writes Joan Hughes: "Can tablets teach children basic math and reading skills? A paper and pencil version of the SAT will continue to be available in order to make the test as accessible as possible to all students. Tagged on: August 18, 2017 Is classroom technology good for learning or wasting time?

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 22, 2016

With the rise and prominence of eBooks have come a number of resources for educators and students to access free content on virtually any device. Google Play Books – Google Books allows you to search their store and sort by cost. A small fee may grant you even broader access to books.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

There are even options to go “unplugged” if you do not have access to devices in your classroom because students can learn computer science principles with something as simple as a deck of cards. Share photos and videos of your Hour of Code event on social media. All modern browsers, Android tablet, iPad, Unplugged.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

With smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, students have 24/7 access to news, information, and opinions—not all of which are well-informed or well-intentioned. Monitoring students’ internet access in school won’t help them once they leave the classroom.

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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 company also announced today availability of the Celly Android App for free download on Google Play. “We It is set up as a "cell" with a unique name so that you can invite the people you want to join.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Customer service includes not only troubleshooting help but access to scientists at Ward’s Science’s onsite science lab via email, phone, or video chat, all happy to help you with decisions and projects, assistance with ordering, and questions. You can reach their social media platforms here: [link] com/wardsci.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. Kids of all ages are consuming and producing more digital media than ever before. See Google's cookie information for details.

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Buncee

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

This was surprising because I had never had contact with any companies on social media before, and didn’t think what I had created would be good enough for them to share on their professional account. I prefer to use it instead of a computer because I have easier access to the tablet than the library computers.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Today, they have announced the launch of an iOS app to help teachers be able to use their tool while moving around the room, and even access it when not in the classroom. The free service also operates on the Web, allowing teachers to alternatively use a laptop, desktop computer, or any smartphone or tablet via Web browser.

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MSEDTechie

AUGUST 1, 2013

Social Media is not just a buzz phrase! Google Apps For Education A new way of learning and collaboration. This means that emails, documents, calendar and sites can be accessed - and edited - on almost any mobile device or tablet. You can link to storage devices like Google Drive. Anytime, anywhere.

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EdTechTeacher

JULY 6, 2016

Social Media and education have a complicated relationship. As such, many administrators have actively cautioned teachers against the use of Social Media, and many educators themselves have condemned Social Media as a mere distraction to education. This post first appeared on Daily Genius.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2014

Can also be accessed from anywhere that you have internet access, not just when you are connected to your school/district network. We need to be using social media to tell people about the positive things that are going on in our classrooms and schools! administration digital leadership social media TASA TASA Midwinter'

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techlearning

AUGUST 15, 2018

You could have students link QR codes to a Google photo slideshow or other collaborative documents where students write about themselves and share their stories with their peers. Users simply votes via mobile phones, tablets, or computers to a question or poll. Using the embed option to embed a Google Doc into a website.

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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 9, 2015

Smartphones follow, ahead of tablets. “African-American teens are the most likely of any group of teens to have a smartphone, with 85% having access to one, compared with 71% of both white and Hispanic teens.” Note that desktops and laptops remain the most relied upon technology, followed by gaming consoles. ”*. .”

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IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). Mobile technologies have changed over the years: from the early PDAs, Blackberrys and feature phones with texting capability and cameras, to tablets and eReaders to the ubiquitous smartphones of today. Such media can be submitted to an e-portfolio or blog (e.g.

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The 21st Century Principal

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Use and understand social media platforms: Instead of giving in to fear and trying to find ways to limit access and use of social media platforms by educators, 21st century administrators need to be engaged heavily in the use of these platforms to both promote their educational organizations and to communicate with stakeholders.

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Fractus Learning

MAY 28, 2021

Learners don’t have to download the videos; they can view the video directly on YouTube, Google Drive, or a website platform. You don’t want black margins around the video screen, especially if uploading on YouTube or a social media platform. What Is The Benefit Of Screencasting? Record your screen.

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Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 20, 2013

A large percentage of the world''s population is already connected through mobile phones, e-readers, games consoles and tablet computers. The wearable device, whether it be Google Glass or some other as yet to be conceived wearable, is only the physical manifestation of something a lot larger and more complex. Unported License.

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MSEDTechie

AUGUST 20, 2013

Or how students can multi-task with technology by texting, social media surfing, and watching television all at the same time? They are being raised in a technology driven society that provides them with quick and easy access to just about anything at anytime. Create a technology contract or a Family Media Agreement together.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 18, 2019

Despite having technology in the classroom, many schools use their Chromebooks and tablets as high-priced reference materials rather than the collaborative portals they can be. . 06:10] – Check out Holly’s first book, The Google Infused Classroom , available on Amazon. The Google Infused Classroom. www.hollyclark.org.

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